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Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
09/21/10 18-11-1 62.07% +4020 Detail
09/20/10 15-5-0 75.00% +5390 Detail
09/19/10 12-16-2 42.86% -3535 Detail
09/18/10 10-16-0 38.46% -3985 Detail
09/17/10 12-18-0 40.00% -4425 Detail
09/16/10 7-4-1 63.64% +1795 Detail
09/15/10 17-13-0 56.67% +2260 Detail
09/14/10 21-9-0 70.00% +7085 Detail
09/13/10 9-11-0 45.00% -1310 Detail
09/12/10 16-8-1 66.67% +4295 Detail
09/11/10 15-15-0 50.00% -965 Detail
09/10/10 11-17-2 39.29% -3535 Detail
09/09/10 7-1-0 87.50% +3060 Detail
09/08/10 10-14-2 41.67% -2145 Detail
09/07/10 11-18-0 37.93% -3180 Detail
09/06/10 14-13-0 51.85% -310 Detail
09/05/10 16-13-0 55.17% +1485 Detail
09/04/10 18-14-0 56.25% +2045 Detail
09/03/10 11-16-0 40.74% -2650 Detail
09/02/10 7-3-0 70.00% +2020 Detail
09/01/10 8-19-0 29.63% -5910 Detail
Totals 265-254-9 51.06% +1505

Wednesday, September 22Game Score Status Pick Amount

Kansas City - 7:05 PM ET Kansas City +205 500 *****
Detroit - Over 8.5 500

Tampa Bay - 7:05 PM ET NY Yankees -132 500
NY Yankees - Over 10.5 500

Atlanta - 7:05 PM ET Philadelphia -149 500
Philadelphia - Over 7.5 500

Houston - 7:05 PM ET Houston -108 500
Washington - Over 8 500*****

St. Louis - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh +100 500 *****
Pittsburgh - Over 9.5 500

Seattle - 7:07 PM ET Toronto -174 500
Toronto - Under 8.5 500 *****

Baltimore - 7:10 PM ET Baltimore +153 500 *****
Boston - Over 9.5 500

NY Mets - 7:10 PM ET Florida -118 500
Florida - Over 8 500

San Francisco - 8:05 PM ET San Francisco -115 500
Chi. Cubs - Under 8 500 *****

Cincinnati - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee -103 500
Milwaukee - Under 8 500

Colorado - 9:40 PM ET Arizona +151 500 *****
Arizona - Over 9 500

Texas - 10:05 PM ET Texas +106 500 *****
LA Angels - Under 7 500

San Diego - 10:10 PM ET LA Dodgers -130 500
LA Dodgers - Over 7 500


Good Luck !

MLB


Wednesday, September 22

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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Roy Oswalt, Philadelphia Phillies (13-13, 2.90 ERA)

Oswalt is a big part of the Phillies postseason push in September. Since joining Philadelphia, the right hander is 7-1 with a 1.94 ERA and in his last three starts, Oswalt is 3-0 with 20 total strikeouts. In his last trip to the bump, he allowed one run on six hits in six innings for a 9-1 win over the Nationals.

Brett Anderson, Oakland Athletics (6-6, 2.83 ERA)

The A’s southpaw is 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA in his last three trips to the bump. Anderson appears to be fully recovered from a knee injury and is coming off a 6 2-3-innings performance in which he allowed one run on just four hits while striking out five batters. He’s collected 14 Ks in his last three starts.


Slumping

Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates (1-11, 8.61 ERA)

For all those pitchers who have been featured in Streaking and Slumping, take conciliation in this: At least you’re not Charlie Morton. The Bucs righty has just one win on the year and it’s been eight starts since that lone victory, posting a 0-6 record in that span. Morton is making some improvement. He took two no-decisions in his most recent trips to the bump, giving up only five total runs through 11 1-3 innings, and is toying with his delivery.

Jon Lackey, Boston Red Sox (12-11, 4.63 ERA)

It’s safe to say Lackey’s first year in Beantown was a disappointment, especially after the veteran pitcher dropped his last three start and posted a 4.91 ERA in that stretch. The right hander was beat up in his most recent appearance, giving up six runs on eight hits in just over four innings of so-called work.



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Chicago White Sox at Oakland (-150, 7)

The White Sox won’t have Bobby Jenks set to come out of the bullpen until at least after their current road trip and they’re not even sure he’ll be able to pitch then. Jenks has been out of the lineup since he saved both games of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox with ulnar neuri, which causes pain in his forearm. Jenks is 1-3 with a 4.44 ERA and 27 saves this season.

"When Bobby's available to pitch, the bullpen is better," Guillen said. "I've been saying that all summer. But like I've said, I don't know what direction we're going to go. I don't know what we have in mind.”

Jenks’ situation is up in the air after this season too. He’s third-year arbitration eligible, so there’s no guarantee the White Sox will offer him a contract.
Chicago had dropped seven straight games heading into Tuesday’s action and the club’s bullpen was working on a 6.23 ERA over its last three.

Pick: Athletics


San Diego at Los Angeles Dodgers (-120, 7)

The Dodgers would say otherwise, but it sure seems like they’re playing for next year already. Joe Torre has already told everybody that he’s done after the season, turning the team over to Don Mattingly, and now there’s all this talk about the possibility that he may end up with the Mets next season. Torre is also talking about turning the club’s managerial duties over to some of his players down the stretch.

"The last couple of days I'm going to pass it around to my players," Torre said of his managerial duties. "It's my way of doing things. I haven't made up my mind if I'm going to manage the last game or not. I'm sort of leaning toward doing that."

Heading into Tuesday’s game the Dodgers had lost four of their last five, so you have to wonder what the clubhouse is like right now.

"I don't know what it is to manage," Andre Ethier told reporters. "I don't want to manage. I will never manage. I will never manage or coach, I can guarantee you guys that. I only think about playing. It (coaching) is the one aspect I don't think about."

Pick: Padres



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

1911 - Cy Young, forty-four, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for his 511th and final Major League victory.

1920 - A Chicago grand jury convenes to investigate charges that eight White Sox players conspired to fix the 1919 World Series.

1935 - The Boston Braves lose their 110th game for a new National League record. They will lose 115, which remains the record until the 1962 expansion New York Mets lose 120 in a 162-game schedule. The Braves' winning percentage of .248 is a Twentieth Century low in the National League.

1936 - The Detroit Tigers swept the St. Louis Browns 12-0 and 14-0 to record the biggest double shutout in Major League history.

1947 - The Dodgers win the pennant while idle. The Cards lose to the Cubs to clinch the Dodgers' first title since 1941, this time with a five-game margin.

1953 - The Dodgers tie the record for the most wins in a home park, beating Pittsburgh 5-4. They go an incredible 60-17 at Ebbets Field, tying the record of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1942. Only the 61 wins of the San Francisco Giants in 1962 in an 81-game home season will surpass the mark.

1954 - Karl Spooner of Brooklyn became the first in the majors to strike out 15 in his first game, and the Dodgers beat the New York Giants 3-0.

1957 - Duke Snider's 39th and 40th home runs are the last that will be hit at Ebbets Field. The Duke of Flatbush ties Ralph Kiner's National League mark of hitting at least 40 home runs in five consecutive seasons. Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts, who has a penchant for throwing home run balls, is the loser, 7-3.

1959 - The White Sox clinch their first pennant in 40 years with a 4-2 win over the second-place Indians. Early Wynn gets the win, with Gerry Staley saving the game in the ninth.

1961 - Jim Gentile's fifth grand slam of 1961 ties the Major League single-season record in Baltimore's 8-6 win over Chicago. Each of Gentile's slams comes with Chuck Estrada pitching for the Orioles.

1966 - The Baltimore Orioles clinched their first American League pennant in 22 years with a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City A's. Their last pennant came in 1944 when they were the St. Louis Browns.

1968 - Cesar Tovar played one inning at each position for the Minnesota Twins, becoming only the second Major Leaguer in history to do it. Bert Campaneris of the Oakland A's was the other.

1969 - Willie Mays joins Babe Ruth in the 600-homer club with a blast off Mike Corkins while batting for rookie George Foster. Bobby Bonds sets a Major League record with his 176th strikeout as San Francisco beats San Diego 4-2.

1985 - One night after scuffling with a patron in the bar of the Yankees' Baltimore hotel, manager Billy Martin has his right arm broken by pitcher Ed Whitson in an early-morning brawl in the same bar.

1986 - Fernando Valenzuela of Los Angeles became the first Mexican to win 20 games, beating the Houston Astros 9-2 while allowing just two hits.

1987 - Wade Boggs of the Boston Red Sox reached the 200-hit mark for the fifth straight season in an 8-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

1989 - Dave Stewart becomes the first pitcher since Jim Palmer (1975-78) to win twenty games in three straight seasons by beating the Twins 5-2. It is also Stewart's 100th Major League win.

1990 - Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs stole his 300th base in an 11-5 loss to the New York Mets, becoming only the second player with 300 homers, 300 steals and 2,000 hits. Willie Mays was the other.

1993 - Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers faced just three Seattle batters before hurting his right elbow. Ryan finished his career with 324 wins, 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters.

1993 - The Colorado Rockies played their final game of their first season and finished with a Major League home attendance record. The Rockies played before 4,483,350.

1997 - The Braves become the first team in Major League history to win six consecutive division titles (not counting the 1994 strike season) after the Mets knock off the second-place Marlins. The announcement is made in the last Braves home game of the year at Turner Field in the eighth inning of a tie game with the Expos. The Braves keep the champagne on ice until the bottom of the 11th inning when Mike Mordecai strikes out, but the ball gets away and Tony Bautista crosses home plate with the winning run.

MLB
Write-Up


Wednesday, September 22

Hot pitchers
-- Phillies won last nine Oswalt starts (7-0, 1.55).
-- Rodriguez is 2-1, 2.87 in his last seven starts.
-- Sanabia is 1-1, 1.46 in his last two starts.
-- JSanchez is 2-0, 1.00 in his last four starts.
-- Wolf is 2-1, 1.14 in his last three starts. Cueto has a 2.45 RA in his last five starts.
-- Lopez has 2.79 RA in his last three starts.
-- Stauffer is 1-1, 2.25 in four starts this season.

-- Blackburn is 2-1, 1.47 in his last four starts.
-- Anderson is 3-0, 1.69 in his last three starts.
-- Scherzer is 4-2, 2.39 in his last ten starts.
-- Davis is 3-0, 3.41 in his last five starts.
-- Millwood is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts.
-- Haren is 2-0, 1.59 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Hanson is 1-2, 6.35 in his last three road starts.
-- Marquis is 2-2, 6.00 in his last four starts.
-- Morton is 0-6, 9.41 in his last eight starts. Lohse is 2-2, 7.52 in his last four outings.
-- Niese is 1-4, 9.55 in his last five starts.
-- Wells is 0-2, 7.64 in his last three home starts.
-- Jimenez is 2-3, 4.58 in his last six starts.
-- Lilly is 0-3, 7.97 in his last four starts.

-- Carrasco is 1-0, 2.70 in four starts this season.
-- EJackson is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
-- Davies is 2-3, 5.28 in his last five starts.
-- Burnett is 1-5, 6.50 in his last eight starts.
-- Pauley is 0-4, 5.04 in his last five starts.
-- Lackey is 0-4, 6.57 in his last four starts.
-- Wilson is 0-2, 6.61 in his last three starts.

Totals
-- Three of last four Hanson road starts went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Rodriguez' last seven road starts.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Lohse starts.
-- Eight of last ten Niese starts went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Wells' last eleven starts at Wrigley.
-- Four of last five Cueto starts stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Lopez starts stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Lilly starts went over the total.

-- Four of last five Blackburn starts stayed under the total.
-- Last three Jackson starts went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Scherzer home starts.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Burnett starts.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Pauley starts.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Millwood starts.
-- Last four Haren starts stayed under the total.

Hot Teams
-- Phillies won last nine games, scoring 55 runs. Braves won four of their last six road games, but lost last two.
-- Pirates won last four games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Astros are 14-7 in their last twenty-one games.
-- Reds won three of their last four games.
-- Cubs won six of their last seven games. Giants are 8-2 in their last ten away games.
-- Colorado won 13 of its last 17 games.

-- Bronx won four of its last five games.
-- Orioles are 12-4 in their last sixteen games.
-- Tigers won four of their last five games.
-- Twins won 19 of their last 24 games.
-- Oakland won eight of its last eleven home games.
-- Angels won nine of their last twelve games; Rangers won 8 of 12. .

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost last four games, scoring 11 runs. Marlins lost six of last eight games.
-- Nationals lost 10 of their last 13 games.
-- Brewers lost last three games, scoring total of seven runs.
-- Cardinals lost 19 of their last 28 games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Padres lost four of their last six games. Dodgers lost 12 of last 16.

-- Mariners lost nine of their last eleven games. Toronto is 4-8 in its last twelve games.
-- Red Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Tampa Bay lost four of its last five games.
-- Indians lost last three games, allowing 21 runs.
-- White Sox lost 12 of their last 14 games.
-- Royals are 6-12 in their last 18 games.

Umpires
-- Atl-Phil-- Road team won seven of last eight Vanover games.
-- Hst-Wsh-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Randazzo games.
-- StL-Pitt-- Favorites won five of last six Hirschbeck games.
-- NY-Fla-- Seven of last ten O'Nora games stayed under the total.
-- SF-Chi-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Winters games.
-- Cin-Mil-- Under is 9-0-1 in last ten Hernandez games.
-- Col-Az-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Demuth games.
-- SD-LA-- Seven of last nine Fairchild games went over the total.

-- Clev-Min-- Five of last seven Holbrook games went over total.
-- Chi-A's-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Tichenor games.
-- KC-Det-- Over is 14-8-1 in Scott's last 23 games behind the plate.
-- TB-NY-- Road team is 13-5 in Johnson's last 18 starts.
-- Sea-Tor-- Three of last four Cousins games went over the total.
-- Blt-Bos-- Underdogs/favorites split last eight Tschida tilts (U+$57)
-- Tex-LA-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Dimuro games.

MLB


Wednesday, September 22

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Cleveland

3:35 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Kansas City

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

7:07 PM
SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 18 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. FLORIDA
NY Mets are 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore

8:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games

9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Colorado's last 17 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Colorado

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing Texas
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games

MLB


Wednesday, September 22

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]

BRAVES: Atlanta is still in the drivers seat for the National League wild card, as they currently have a 2 game lead over San Diego. The Braves have lost the NL East division lead to their opponent today, but thanks to Coach Cox this team still has plenty to play for. The Braves have been one of the most consistent teams all year. Atlanta is 86-65 SU this year, including 34-42 SU on the road. The Braves are +4.04 and +15.13 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Atlanta has held their own against the Phillies this year, winning 7 of the 13 meetings so far. Righty Tommy Hanson will make the road start tonight, as he is 10-11 SU with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.20 this year. The Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games against a right-handed starter. Atlanta is 10-4 in their last 14 games during game 3 of a series. The Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 Wednesday games overall. Atlanta is 6-1 in Hanson's last 7 Wednesday starts overall. The Braves are 5-1 in Hanson's last 6 road starts against a team with a winning record. The Braves are 7-2 in Hanson's last 9 starts against the National League East.

Braves are 2-8 last 10 road games against a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-3 last 12 games against the National League East.

Key Injuries - None Reported.

Projected Score: 2

PHILLIES: (-147, O/U 7.5) Quite simply, there is no team hotter than the Philadelphia Phillies right now. The Phillies have won 8 straight games, and have built an impressive 4 game lead over the Braves in the NL East division. Philadelphia has come from pretty far back in the standings, to where they are now the likely team to finish with the best record in the National League. The Phillies are +7.73 and -2.82 units both SU and on the RL overall this year. Pitcher Roy Oswalt will make the home start, and he's been unhittable of late. Oswalt has an ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 0.86 over his past 3 starts combined. The Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 home games against a team with a losing road record. The Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 Wednesday games overall. Philadelphia is 27-9 in their last 36 games against a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 7-0 in Oswalt's last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Philadelphia is 5-0 in Oswalt's last 5 starts against the National League East. The Phillies are 5-0 in Oswalt's last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Philadelphia is 9-0 in Oswalt's last 9 starts overall.

Phillies are 22-5 last 27 games against the National League East.
Under is 8-3 last 11 games during game 3 of a series.

Key Injuries - SS Jimmy Rollins (hamstring) is questionable.

Projected Score: 4 (SIDE of the Day)



Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox [7:10 PM ET]

ORIOLES: Few teams in baseball have been as dangerous as an underdog since the All-Star break than the Baltimore Orioles. Since their managerial change, the Orioles have really gelled into a team. The future is bright for this team, as they are loaded with relatively young players. Baltimore is 60-90 SU this year, including 26-47 SU on the road. The Orioles have won 7 of their past 10 games, with 4 of those wins coming as the listed underdog. Baltimore is -2.17 and -11.65 units both SU and on the RL this season. The biggest disappointment for this team very well might be pitcher Kevin Millwood. Millwood was projected to be the ace of this staff, yet he is only 3-15 SU with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.54 this season. The Orioles are 11-4 in their last 15 games overall. Baltimore is 8-3 in their last 11 games against a right-handed starter. The Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Orioles are 3-11 in Millwood's last 14 road starts. Baltimore is 3-15 in Millwood's last 18 starts against a team with a winning record. The Orioles are 1-10 in Millwood's last 11 starts with 4 days of rest. Baltimore is 0-5 in Millwood's last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. The Orioles are 0-6 in Millwood's last 6 starts against the American League East.

Orioles are 10-3 last 13 games against a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 last 10 games against the American League East.

Key Injuries - SS Julio Lugo (concussion) is questionable.

Projected Score: 4

RED SOX: (-205, O/U 8.5) Boston very well might finish the season as the team with the best record in baseball that doesn't make the playoffs. Boston has had a good year, 83-67 SU overall, yet that's not good enough in the brutally difficult AL East. The Red Sox have dealt with injuries to their stars since Day 1 of this season. The Boston pitching staff ultimately kept this team afloat, despite the numerous injuries. The Red Sox are -2.14 and +0.66 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. Veteran righty John Lackey will take the home mound tonight, as he is 12-11 SU with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.48 this year. The Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games during game 3 of a series. Boston is 6-1 in their last 7 Wednesday games overall. The Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games against a right-handed starter. Boston is 3-8 in their last 11 home games overall. The Red Sox are 4-1 in Lackey's last 5 Wednesday starts overall. Boston is 10-4 in Lackey's last 14 home starts. The Red Sox are 0-6 in Lackey's last 6 starts against the American League East.

Red Sox are 5-1 last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400%.
Under is 8-2-1 last 11 home games against a right-handed starter.

Key Injuries - 2B Dustin Pedroia (foot) is out.

Projected Score: 6 (OVER-Total of the Day)

MLB
Dunkel


St. Louis at Pittsburgh
The Pirates look to take advantage of a St. Louis team that is 1-9 in Kyle Lohse's last 10 starts as a road favorite. Pittsburgh is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Game 951-952: Atlanta at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hanson ) 14.953; Philadelphia (Oswalt) 17.071
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-150); Under

Game 953-954: Houston at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 15.680; Washington (Marquis) 14.485
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-115); Over

Game 955-956: St. Louis at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lohse) 13.686; Pittsburgh (Morton) 14.543
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Under

Game 957-958: NY Mets at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Niese) 13.863; Florida (Sanabia) 14.968
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-130); Over

Game 959-960: San Francisco at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 16.185; Cubs (Wells) 17.196
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+100); Under

Game 961-962: Cincinnati at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 15.286; Milwaukee (Wolf) 14.410
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-110); Over

Game 963-964: Colorado at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 15.354; Arizona (Lopez) 14.399
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-200); Under

Game 965-966: San Diego at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Stauffer) 14.886; LA Dodgers (Lilly) 13.628
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+100); Over

Game 967-968: Cleveland at Minnesota (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Carrasco) 15.576; Minnesota (Blackburn) 15.048
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 969-970: Chicago White Sox at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Jackson) 13.410; Oakland (Anderson) 16.279
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-155); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-155); Under

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Davies) 16.510; Detroit (Scherzer) 15.470
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+180); Under

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Davis) 14.446; NY Yankees (Burnett) 16.626
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 2; 11
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-135); Over

Game 975-976: Seattle at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Pauley) 14.987; Toronto (Drabek) 13.741
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+145); Under

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 15.537; Boston (Lackey) 15.942
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-165); Over

Game 979-980: Texas at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Wilson) 16.562; LA Angels (Haren) 15.420
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-110); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-110); Over

MLB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 9/22/2010

National League

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
HANSON: ATLANTA 27-14 UNDER off 6 consecutive games versus division rivals
OSWALT: 12-1 UNDER on Wednesday

HOUSTON at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: HOUSTON 22-10 UNDER as a favorite of -110 or higher
MARQUIS: WASHINGTON 41-22 UNDER as an underdog of +100 to +150

ST LOUIS at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
LOHSE: 5-13 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
MORTON: 14-4 OVER with a total of 9 to 9.5

NY METS at FLORIDA, 7:10 PM ET
NIESE: NY METS are 27-16 UNDER on the road with a total of 7 to 8.5
SANABIA: FLORIDA 15-6 off having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

SAN FRANCISCO at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: SAN FRANCISCO 26-13 against NL Central
WELLS: CHICAGO CUBS 1-7 in home games after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

CINCINNATI at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
CUETO: 12-4 TSR on the road with a total of 8 to 8.5
WOLF: 4-10 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150

COLORADO at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
JIMENEZ: COLORADO 17-28 on the road against right-handed starters
LOPEZ: 29-15 OVER after giving up 1 or less earned runs last outing

SAN DIEGO at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
STAUFFER: SAN DIEGO 28-18 against left-handed starters
LILLY: 13-1 UNDER at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

American League

CLEVELAND at MINNESOTA, 1:10 PM ET
CARRASCO: No Line
BLACKBURN: No Line

CHI WHITE SOX at OAKLAND, 3:35 PM ET
JACKSON: 22-11 UNDER in road games
ANDERSON: OAKLAND 34-23 UNDER as a favorite of -110 or higher

KANSAS CITY at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
DAVIES: 7-3 TSR as an underdog of +175 to +250
SCHERZER: 0-6 TSR at home in September games

TAMPA BAY at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
DAVIS: TAMPA BAY 26-17 when the money line is +125 to -125
BURNETT: 15-4 UNDER at home during the second half of the season

SEATTLE at TORONTO, 7:07 PM ET
PAULEY: SEATTLE 23-50 in road games
DRABEK: TORONTO 37-19 as a favorite of -110 or higher

BALTIMORE at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
MILLWOOD: BALTIMORE is 38-17 UNDER on the road with a total of 8.5 to 10
LACKEY: 4-10 TSR against division opponents

TEXAS at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
WILSON: 16-3 TSR in night games
HAREN: 9-22 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

MLB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, September 22

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ATLANTA (86 - 66) at PHILADELPHIA (91 - 61) - 7:05 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 34-43 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 34-43 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-31 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-8 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-3 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-38 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-15 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-33 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OSWALT is 35-12 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 52-21 (+26.7 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)
ATLANTA is 61-39 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-7 (+0.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HANSON is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
OSWALT is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.77 and a WHIP of 1.656.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.7 units)

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HOUSTON (73 - 78) at WASHINGTON (63 - 88) - 7:05 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-26 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 2-15 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 16-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
HOUSTON is 73-78 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 49-55 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 73-78 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 26-23 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 32-41 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 123-191 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 123-188 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 80-136 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-42 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MARQUIS is 15-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 60-82 (-44.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 64-72 (-37.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 32-46 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 4-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARQUIS is 9-8 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.619.
His team's record is 12-12 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-13. (-5.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (77 - 73) at PITTSBURGH (52 - 98) - 7:05 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 76-73 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-45 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 34-36 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 74-72 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 50-46 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 40-45 (-31.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 13-25 (-26.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
LOHSE is 14-23 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 5-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 14-23 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 282-300 (+37.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 37-38 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-95 (-26.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 52-97 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-71 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-73 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 52-97 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-60 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MORTON is 1-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MORTON is 1-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-6 (+0.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LOHSE is 5-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 1.020.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MORTON is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 11.70 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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NY METS (74 - 77) at FLORIDA (75 - 75) - 7:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. ALEX SANABIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 29-47 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 55-83 (-29.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-48 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 36-75 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 162-152 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 445-409 (+47.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 78-63 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 30-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 41-34 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 42-33 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 21-16 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 36-39 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 36-39 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 24-35 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 11-6 (+5.0 Units) against NY METS this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.5 Units)

JON NIESE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
NIESE is 1-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.451.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

ALEX SANABIA vs. NY METS since 1997
SANABIA is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (85 - 66) at CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 82) - 8:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. RANDY WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-67 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-21 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-37 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 84-65 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-42 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-48 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-52 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-2 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SANCHEZ is 15-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-21 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-31 (-17.4 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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-82 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-43 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-82 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 74-86 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RANDY WELLS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WELLS is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 9.58 and a WHIP of 2.227.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (86 - 66) at MILWAUKEE (69 - 81) - 8:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WOLF is 129-102 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 21-11 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 17-10 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 27-16 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 57-27 (+23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 87-66 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 41-36 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 29-19 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 45-27 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 87-66 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 60-41 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CUETO is 12-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 69-82 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-40 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-18 (-8.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 69-82 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-46 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-20 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CUETO is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.5 units)

RANDY WOLF vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOLF is 9-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.092.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.5 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 68) at ARIZONA (60 - 91) - 9:40 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. RODRIGO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 31-44 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 31-44 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 48-52 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 17-28 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 31-31 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 29-23 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 60-92 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 53-83 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 72-85 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-49 (-22.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 14-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-39 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 58-91 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 42-64 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 22-38 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-7 (+0.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JIMENEZ is 5-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 10-4 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-3. (+7.7 units)

RODRIGO LOPEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (84 - 66) at LA DODGERS (73 - 78) - 10:10 PM
TIM STAUFFER (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 46-18 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 37-17 (+13.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 80-54 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LILLY is 18-4 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 84-67 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-35 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 82-66 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 55-46 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-18 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 46-36 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-58 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-36 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 75-78 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-30 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-25 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 75-78 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 9-7 (+2.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.7 Units)

TIM STAUFFER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STAUFFER is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

TED LILLY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LILLY is 6-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 0.931.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-7. (-5.5 units)

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CLEVELAND (62 - 89) at MINNESOTA (91 - 60) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 128-187 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 15-35 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 59-95 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 118-170 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 93-136 (-34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 51-25 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 61-29 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-20 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 87-55 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 59-38 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 91-60 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-21 (+16.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BLACKBURN is 15-2 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-6 (+1.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BLACKBURN is 5-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.119.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (79 - 72) at OAKLAND (76 - 74) - 3:35 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSON is 11-19 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 76-74 (+2.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-30 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 28-18 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-17 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 75-69 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 35-21 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 129-64 (+45.4 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-18 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-32 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-3 (+1.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
JACKSON is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (62 - 88) at DETROIT (76 - 75) - 7:05 PM
KYLE DAVIES (R) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 21-39 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 127-185 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 118-168 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 83-129 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIES is 4-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 99-60 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-60 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-33 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIES is 37-35 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 8-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 15-11 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 9-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 13-8 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 14-8 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 8-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 9-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 8-2 (+11.1 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. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 101-111 (-31.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 158-179 (-45.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 75-70 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SCHERZER is 27-39 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 0-6 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 3-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 26-38 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 8-9 (+1.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.1 Units)

KYLE DAVIES vs. DETROIT since 1997
DAVIES is 3-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.64 and a WHIP of 1.681.
His team's record is 4-7 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.2 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SCHERZER is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.682.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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TAMPA BAY (89 - 61) at NY YANKEES (92 - 59) - 7:05 PM
WADE DAVIS (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 19-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 55-45 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-50 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-29 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in road 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 35-11 (+16.5 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 40-14 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 126-92 (+27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BURNETT is 13-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 12-16 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 3-9 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-8 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.9 Units)

WADE DAVIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DAVIS is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BURNETT is 12-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 13-11 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-1.8 units)

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SEATTLE (57 - 93) at TORONTO (76 - 74) - 7:07 PM
DAVID PAULEY (R) vs. KYLE DRABEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 58-92 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-51 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 8-29 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-62 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-61 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 15-43 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 76-75 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 64-54 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 28-45 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

DAVID PAULEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
PAULEY is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 12.47 and a WHIP of 3.233.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KYLE DRABEK vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (61 - 90) at BOSTON (83 - 68) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 6-29 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-141 (-44.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MILLWOOD is 78-83 (-27.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 12-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-80 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-32 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-24 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-48 (+5.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 83-69 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 35-39 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 107-93 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 14-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 72-62 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LACKEY is 11-18 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 16-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 4-10 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 9-8 (+5.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. BOSTON since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 9-7 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-5.9 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LACKEY is 9-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 10-6 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.8 units)

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TEXAS (83 - 67) at LA ANGELS (75 - 76) - 10:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 4-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TEXAS is 10-14 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 18-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 30-19 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-44 (+29.8 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 134-114 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 183-155 (+34.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 165-128 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-43 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 175-144 (+27.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WILSON is 22-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 22-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 16-3 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 75-77 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 70-76 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 49-58 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-40 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAREN is 12-20 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 10-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 11-20 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 9-15 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 5-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-7 (-0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WILSON is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

DAN HAREN vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAREN is 3-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 4-7 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.4 units)

Daily Sports Roundup: September 22

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Yankees play host to the division-rival Rays for the third straight game, while the Phillies and Braves close out their three-game series.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

On the American League schedule for Wednesday it'll be Cleveland at Minnesota, the White Sox at Oakland, Kansas City at Detroit, Seattle at Toronto, Baltimore at Boston, Texas at the Angels, and Tampa Bay at the Yankees. The Rays' Wade Davis (12-9, 4.19 ERA) will face off against New York's A.J. Burnett (10-13, 5.08 ERA) in that last contest. Righthander Davis last pitched against the Angels on September 17, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits over his six innings of work. Righthander Burnett took a no-decision against the Orioles in his most recent trip to the mound, surrendering three runs on six hits over seven innings. New York is 3-7 over Burnett's last 10 outings.

The National League schedule for Wednesday then features St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Houston at Washington, the Mets at Florida, San Francisco at the Cubs, Cincinnati at Milwaukee, Colorado at Arizona, San Diego at the Dodgers, and Atlanta at Philadelphia. Tommy Hanson (10-11, 3.62 ERA) is slated to get the ball for the Braves in that last game, while the Phillies counter with Roy Oswalt (13-13, 2.90 ERA). Righthander Hanson is coming off a win over the Mets in which he gave up four runs on five hits over six innings of work and struck out four batters. Righthander Oswalt beat the Nationals in his last start, giving up just one run on six hits over six innings while fanning seven. That was Oswalt's fourth straight win, and Philadelphia has won each of his last nine outings.

Wednesday's six-pack

-- Reggie Bush (broken fibula) is out 6-8 weeks for the Saints.

-- Braylon Edwards (DUI) can't be suspended, because he's first-time offender; Jets won't de-activate him, so he figures to play Sunday nite.

-- Kentucky is only college football team thats played three games this season that hasn't turned the ball over yet.

-- Average ticket to an NFL game is $76.47; most expensive are tix for Patriot tilts ($117.84). Jaguars have cheapest average ticket ($57.34)

-- It costs $75 to park at JerryWorld in Dallas, only $10 in Arizona or Detroit; they must put better paint on stripes in Dallas' parking lot.

-- Since coming to Florida, Urban Meyer is 8-for-8 on fake punts.


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Wednesday's List of 13: Our NFL List of 13........

13) Bears-- Only team in league to average 9.0+ yards per pass attempt in both of first two games. Will be tough if they don’t turn ball over.

12) Chiefs—Ran ball for 135-140 yards in first two games, already have defensive TD and PR for TD; one of three NFL teams to win last week without scoring an offensive TD.

11) Patriots—Outscored 39-14 in second half of first two games; they only have one RB on roster under 33 years old. Bear watching, could be on decline.

10) Giants—Caught Colts at bad time, but catching Tennessee at good time, after Vince Young was benched last week. Three of five TD’s allowed so far came on drives that were 55 yards or shorter.

9) Ravens—Haven’t allowed offensive TD on 24 drives, but only scored 20 points in two games (two TD’s/24 drives). Flacco is 37-76 passing; home cooking should help.

8) Falcons—Haven’t won in Superdome since ’02 (did beat Saints in Alamodome in ’05); catching Saints on short week this week, not bad upset spot.

7) Steelers— Not good if you have seven takeaways and only 19 points. Down to #4 QB Batch this week, with original #2 QB Leftwich re-signed to back him up; had only 21 passing yards last week.

6) Colts—Powerful as ever on offense; will they try to run no-huddle faster this week, in Denver’s thin air? To beat Indy, you must possess ball and keep #18 off field. Giants couldn’t do it.

5) Chargers—After watching them bludgeon Jacksonville, am giving Bolts mulligan for rainy opener at Arrowhead. Interesting game at old AFC West rival Seattle this week—NFC West teams were 0-4 outside division last week.

4) Dolphins—Fish defense outscored Viking offense last week; they’ve forced nine 3/outs on 23 opposing drives. Host Jets/Patriots in next two games, huge stretch for them, before their bye.

3) Packers—13-26 on 3rd down so far, nine sacks in two games. First game against Cutler/Martz combo this Monday, Packers split last four visits to the Windy City.

2) Texans—Scored 21-23 points in second half of first two games, are 12-25 on 3rd down, but also allowed six TD’s on 21 drives. Allowed 7.1/9.8 yards per pass so far; question is can Romo take advantage of weak pass defense this week?

1) Saints—Defending champs are tops on list until someone proves they’re better. Will miss versatile RB Bush (out 6 weeks- leg)—it’ll make them more of a passing team.

Bettors' best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Weather to watch

Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers – 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms.
San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs – 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms.
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates – 40 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms.
Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers – 30 percent chance of showers.
New York Mets at Florida Marlins – 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms.

Who’s hot

Philadelphia Phillies are 42-15 in their last 57.
Florida Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 starts with Sanabia on the mound.
Baltimore Orioles are 11-4 in their last 15.
San Francisco Giants are 7-2 in their last nine road games.
Cincinnati Reds are 13-3 in their last 16 against Milwaukee.
Colorado Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27.

Who’s not

Cleveland Indians are 7-17 in their last 24 meetings in Minnesota.
St. Louis Cardinals are 3-10 in their last 13 road games.
Kansas City Royals 6-23 in their last 29 road game.
Seattle Mariners are 2-8 in their last 10.

Key stat

14 – number of home runs Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has in September. He is hitting .351 with 34 RBIs over that stretch.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Josh Hamilton (ribs) – Hamilton was diagnosed with two small rib fractures on Tuesday and was given another pain-killing injection. He hasn’t played since Sept. 4 and likely won’t be back in the lineup until at least the last week of the month.

Game of the day

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees

Notable quotable

“Things have to change. If you want a winning team. If you want a team that has a competitive attitude and to have that dog mentality sometimes you have to let that team be a dog. Everything can’t be controlled. And right now everything is controlled within this organization. Everything is controlled.” – Antrell Rolle about the New York Giants’ preparation for last Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Tips and notes

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan isn’t taking Braylon Edwards’ DWI on Monday morning lightly, saying that he is “so infuriated” that he is “strongly considering” benching the wideout for Week 3. Edwards was stopped just after 5 a.m. Monday and had a blood-alcohol reading of about twice the legal limit.

The Oakland Athletics will be without closer Andrew Bailey indefinitely after he met with Dr. James Andrews about his sore pitching elbow. It’s a big loss for the Athletics down the stretch as Bailey had saved 25 of 28 opportunities while posting a sparkling 1.47 ERA.

Still no word on the Vincent Jackson trade rumors that had him possibly becoming a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Neither the San Diego Chargers nor the Vikings would confirm the reports, though Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune says that there is “no truth” that the deal is imminent.