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Giants & Braves Continue Series At Turner Field

A key clash of National League playoff hopefuls is part of Wednesday's MLB betting card as the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants play the middle contest of their 3-game set.

First pitch at Turner Field will be delivered by Braves southpaw Mike Minor at 7:10 p.m. (ET). The Giants' Ryan Vogelsong opposes Minor, and the Braves opened at -115 to -120 with an 8½-run total that was priced to the 'over.'

Both clubs are right in the thick of the NL race entering the series that got underway Tuesday with the Braves $1.45 favorites and also listed an 8½-run total. San Francisco bolted into the NL West lead this past weekend by sweeping the Houston Astros, and entered the series with a 2-game edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves sported the majors' longest current win streak, seven and counting before the first game of this series, and were 2.5-games behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East while holding the lead in the wild card standings.

Offense is where the biggest disparity between the two clubs resides. Atlanta is third in the NL scoring 4.68 runs per game while the Giants rank 11th roughly three-quarters of a run lower (3.92 rpg). San Francisco pitchers help make up for some of that with a 3.53 staff ERA that is fourth in the Senior Circuit. Braves hurlers come in with a 3.93 ERA, a tick better than the league average.

Vogelsong (7-4, 2.36) has certainly done his part for the Giants, and remains under the radar despite a solid 2011 campaign and ranking second on the NL ERA charts this season. San Francisco is 11-5 in his 16 outings (+6.8 units) and the right-hander has strung together 13 consecutive quality starts that have resulted in 10 Giant victories.

Wednesday will mark his first career assignment vs. Atlanta, with his only appearance to date against the Braves a long relief outing in April 2011.

Minor (5-6, 5.97) has teetered on the edge of losing his job in the Braves rotation most of the season, but does bring a 2-start winning streak into Wednesday's contest. The young southpaw pitched well against the Cubs in his most recent trip to the mound (July 5), allowing just two earned runs in 6-1/3 innings while striking out six. That was one of only five quality starts Minor has made in 16 tries.

His lone collision with the Giants came about 11 months ago, and Minor was outstanding with six shutout frames in Atlanta's 1-0 home win as small 'dogs against Tim Lincecum.

Turner Field has been the epitome of a hostile environment for the Giants since it opened in 1997. The Braves owned a lopsided 39-19 advantage against San Fran on this diamond before Tuesday's affair, and had won nine of the last 12 played in Atlanta.

Neither team is reporting any new injuries since the all-star break. The Giants missed all-star outfielder Melky Cabrera for last Sunday's finale vs. the Astros after he flew to Florida to be with his wife who was expecting the couple's third child. San Francisco will reportedly not place Cabrera on paternity leave, and he should be in the lineup Wednesday.

Around the Horn - Wednesday

July 17, 2012

NATIONAL LEAGUE

St. Louis at Milwaukee - 2:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Wainwright (7-9, 4.62 ERA) 47-44 UNDER 8-1 away on Wednesdays
Thornburg (0-0, 7.36 ERA) 43-47 5-2 L7 home during day


-- Cardinals beat Brewers, 3-2 on Monday
-- Brewers beat Cardinals, 3-2 on Tuesday

Philadelphia at Los Angeles - 3:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Lee (1-6, 3.92 ERA) 41-51 1-5 L6 away vs LHP
Kershaw (7-5, 2.84 ERA) 48-44 10-4 home vs LHP


-- Phillies beat Dodgers, 3-2 on Monday
-- Phillies beat Dodgers, 3-2 on Tuesday

Pittsburgh at Colorado - 3:10 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
McDonald (9-3, 2.59 ERA) 50-40 OVER 8-1-2 L12 away vs RHP
Guthrie (3-9, 6.14 ERA) 35-55 4-14 home during day


-- Rockies beat Pirates, 5-4 on Monday
-- Pirates beat Rockies, 6-2 on Tuesday

Houston at San Diego - 3:35 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Rodriguez (7-7, 3.51 ERA) 34-57 3-14 away during day
Richard (6-10, 3.83 ERA) 37-55 4-10 home vs LHP


-- Astros beat Padres, 2-0 on Monday
-- Padres beat Astros, 8-2 on Tuesday

N.Y. Mets at Washington - 7:05 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Young (2-3, 4.28 ERA) 46-44 OVER 9-4-1 away Game 2's
Zimmermann (6-6, 2.48 ERA) 52-36 10-3 on Wednesdays


-- Nationals beat Mets, 5-4 on Tuesday

San Francisco at Atlanta - 7:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Vogelsong (7-4, 2.36 ERA) 50-40 OVER 6-2 L8 away vs LHP
Minor (5-6, 5.97 ERA) 49-40 11-4 home Game 2's


-- Giants beat Braves, 9-0 on Tuesday

Arizona at Cincinnati - 7:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Kennedy (6-8, 4.55 ERA) 43-47 UNDER 11-2 away Game 3's
Latos (7-2, 4.10 ERA) 51-39 5-2 home on Wednesdays


-- Diamondbacks beat Reds, 5-3 on Monday
-- Reds beat Diamondbacks, 4-0 on Tuesday

Miami at Chicago - 8:10 PM EST (Game 2/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Johnson (5-6, 4.28 ERA) 44-46 4-9 L13 away Game 2's
Samardzija (6-8, 4.71 ERA) 36-53 7-22 Game 2's


-- Marlins beat Cubs, 9-5 on Tuesday


AMERICAN LEAGUE

Toronto at N.Y. Yankees - 1:05 PM EST (Game 3/3)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Romero (8-5, 5.03 ERA) 45-46 3-9 L12 away during day
Kuroda (8-7, 3.67 ERA) 56-34 6-2 L8 home vs LHP


-- Yankees beat Blue Jays, 6-3 on Monday
-- Yankees beat Blue Jays, 6-1 on Tuesday

Texas at Oakland - 3:35 PM EST (Game 2/2)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Lewis (6-6, 3.51 ERA) 55-35 2-5 L7 vs LHP
Blackley (2-2, 2.63 ERA) 46-44 6-1 L7 home during day


--Rangers beat Athletics, 6-1 on Tuesday

Los Angeles at Detroit - 7:05 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Wilson (9-5, 2.43 ERA) 50-41 5-2 L7 away Game 3's
Fister (3-6, 4.39 ERA) 47-44 6-0 L6 home vs LHP


-- Tigers beat Angels, 8-6 on Monday
-- Angels beat Tigers, 13-0 on Tuesday

Chicago at Boston - 7:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Hernandez (NR) 50-40 UNDER 6-1 L7 away Game 3's
Doubront (9-4, 4.41 ERA) 46-45 7-4 home Game 3's


-- Red Sox beat White Sox, 5-1 on Monday
-- White Sox beat Red Sox, 7-5 on Tuesday

Cleveland at Tampa Bay - 7:15 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Masterson (6-8, 4.14 ERA) 46-44 2-8 L10 away vs RHP
Hellickson (4-6, 3.48 ERA) 47-44 3-7 L10 home vs LHP


-- Indians beat Rays, 3-2 on Monday
-- Rays beat Indians, 4-2 on Tuesday

Seattle at Kansas City - 8:15 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Millwood (3-7, 3.71 ERA) 39-53 0-4 L4 on Wednesdays
Chen (7-8, 5.50 ERA) 38-51 UNDER 8-1 L9 home Game 3's


-- Mariners beat Royals, 9-4 on Monday
-- Mariners beat Royals, 9-6 on Tuesday

Baltimore at Minnesota - 8:10 PM EST (Game 3/4)
Teams Pitcher Notes Team Record Betcha Didn't Know
Hunter (3-4, 6.11 ERA) 46-44 2-6 L8 away vs LHP
Liriano (3-8, 4.93 ERA) 38-52 3-9 home Game 3's


-- Twins beat Orioles, 19-7 on Monday
-- Twins beat Orioles, 6-4 on Tuesday

Diamond Trends - Wednesday

July 18, 2012

SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Rockies are 0-9 since May 01, 2011 at home when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher after playing in a night game for a net profit of $1128 when playing against.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The White Sox are 0-12 OU since June 07, 2011 when playing a night game after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks in a night game for a net profit of $1200 when playing the under.

STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Marlins are 13-0 OU since May 15, 2006 when Josh Johnson starts on the road after the team won their last two games for a net profit of $1300 when playing the over.

MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Orioles are 0-11 (-4.3 rpg) since August 2009 after a game where their pitchers stranded 13+ base runners.

TODAY’S TRENDS:

-- The Indians are 8-0 since May 23, 2011 when Justin Masterson starts within 20 cents of pickem after throwing more than 100 pitches for a net profit of $837.

-- The Nationals are 0-6 since April 14, 2011 when Jordan Zimmermann starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters on the road for a net profit of $683 when playing against.

Wednesday betting tips: Wind blowing out at Yankee Stadium

Weather to watch

Scattered thundershowers are in the forecast for most games on Wednesday. Here’s a few you watch:

White Sox at Red Sox – Meteorologists are calling for a 50 percent chance of rain.

Mets at Nationals – There’s a 50 percent chance of precipitation and it’ll feel like 101 degrees out there with the humidity.

Blue Jays at Yankees – The wind is expected to be blowing out to center field and the temperature will feel like triple-digit hot, thanks again to the humidity.

Who’s hot?

San Antonio Silver Stars – The Stars are 9-0 straight up and 8-1 against the spread over their last nine games. San Antonio visits Tulsa to play the Shock on Wednesday.

Toronto FC – The worst side in the MLS is on a respectable run. TFC is 3-1-4 in its last eight matches, including wins in its last two games. Toronto FC hosts Colorado on Wednesday.

Who’s not?

San Francisco Giants on the road – The Giants are 1-6 in their last seven road games heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Braves. San Fran is also 1-6 in its last seven games against Atlanta.

Key stat

205 – Bunkers at Royal Lytham & St. Annes course, the location for this year’s British Open which begins Thursday. That’s the most bunkers in an Open Championship venue according to ESPN Stats & Info.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays – The major league home run leader in 2010 and 2011 was put on the 15-day disabled listed with a wrist injury. Bautista was removed in eighth inning of Monday’s game against the Yankees after an awkward swing left the Blue Jay bopper clutching his left wrist. He has 27 homers this season and 65 RBIs.

Notable quotable

“It’s easier to win the National Championship than the SEC. Ask Nick Saban.”– South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier on his team’s SEC schedule this season. The Gamecocks play at Vandy, Kentucky, LSU and Florida, and host Missouri, Georgia, Arkansas and Tennessee. The LVH has South Carolina’s win total set at 8.5 (over +130).

Notes and tips

The Milwaukee Brewers are making a shakeup in their bullpen. John Axford is out and Francisco Rodriguez is in. Axford was 46 for 48 in save opportunities in 2011 but already has six blown saves, including a bad one on Monday, this season. Rodriguez isn’t having a great season but at least he’s comfortable in the closer role.

Make sure you know who’s playing in Week 1 of the NFL season and who will likely be suspended. Sheriff/NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will have to put some thought into possible bans for Cowboys WR Dez Bryant and Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch. Lynch was arrested for a DWI while Bryant got in a tussle with his mom. Who beats up their mom anyway? The Cowboys are 3-point road dogs Week 1 against the Giants, while Seattle is getting 2.5 points at Arizona.

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Odds on the British Open, which starts in the middle of the night here in Las Vegas, late Wednesday night.........

4-1-- Eldrick Woods-- Its been raining a lot in Lancashire this week.

7-1-- Lee Westwood-- Golf coverage comes on at 1:30am here in Vegas.

10-1-- Rory McIlroy-- Has he played too much golf this season?

15-1-- Luke Donald-- Has been #1 in world for much of this year.

15-1-- Martin Kaymer-- What are the oddsmakers telling us here?

15-1-- Padraig Harrington-- Do Europeans have edge in hideous weather?


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Random thought from the desert........

13) I'm going to talk about the NBA Summer League more later this week, but for $28, its a great bargain to sit there for as long as you can and watch guys play for their careers. Not many of these guys are NBA players, but there are still way to make six-figure salaries playing basketball.

12) Its fun to listen to conversations in the bleachers, see what people are saying about the games we're watching. Problem is, I would say 70% of the conversations I've heard weren't in English. What the Summer League really has become is an open tryout for pro leagues overseas.

11) Every high school basketball player should come here and watch these highly competitive games, guys who were outstanding players in college, but are fighting their butts off just to make an NBA roster. You need skills and a lot of them, and it helps to be exceptional at one thing. Ain't easy.

10) ESPNU is awesome this week, getting us ready for college football; lot of game replays and SEC coaches' news conferences. I could listen to Steve Spurrier talk all day. Not only does he have the southern/preacher voice, he is more candid than most coaches, and takes jabs at the writers.

9) Syracuse paid $7.5M to leave Big East a year early, as in this time next year. Why would the Big East want to keep them, if they want to leave?

8) Weird going into a sporting goods store and seeing that orange/blue #18 jersey with "Manning" on the back. Just doesn't seem right.

7) David Ortiz strained his achilles tendon jogging around the bases after a home run. Seriously, he did.

6) I watch these NBA summer games and men 6-7, 6-9 or 7-feet tall sprint like hell up the floor on a fast break, and another guy his size is trying like hell to get back on defense, and no one ever tweaks a hamstring. Why? If I owned a baseball team, damn sure these guys would train differently then they do now. They need to train for durability.

5) I was in Nike Town at Caeser's Palace Monday night, and saw Seattle's new football jerseys. Flourescent trim around the numbers, kind of like the Oregon uniforms, only with Seahawk colors. Very different.

4) I am driving the only rental car in Nevada with New Jersey license plates. Toyota Camry, nice car. Driving out here, at least near the Strip, is trying for someone with very little patience (me). Lot of waiting in traffic.

City is set up in a grid, so its almost impossible to get lost for too long if you're paying attention. Having a rental car makes me more mobile and makes the trip more fun. First time I've rented a car out here.

3) Georgia Tech signed a high school QB this week because they were the only school to promise him a shot at playing QB. Of course, Tech's QB's do not throw the football, they run the option, so easier for them to let a kid who can't pass very well play QB, as long as he can run.

In a related question, why would any high school WR who had another shot at a scholarship choose Tech? All their receivers do is block.

2) Still trying to get used to all these college teams switching leagues. Does not compute yet that West Virginia is in the Big X, or Nevada in the MWC, Missouri in the SEC, or Colorado in the Pac-12, for that matter.

1) Someone in my family (not me) is going to have a seizure soon if Mets don't bolster their bullpen; their loss Tuesday was just painful, especially for a team on a losing streak. Times like this call for a move just to shake it up a little, change for the sake of change. This is a time that calls for panic.

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 18

Hot pitchers
-- Kershaw is 2-2, 3.34 in his last five starts.
-- Latos is 2-0, 1.20 in his last four starts.
-- Zimmerman is 3-0, 1.64 in his last four starts.
-- Vogelsong is 1-1, 2.14 in his last three starts.

-- Kuroda is 2-0, 4.33 in his last four starts.
-- Blackley is 2-0, 1.93 in his last four starts. Lewis is 2-2, 3.86 in his last four outings.
-- Wilson is 1-1, 2.77 in his last four starts. Fister is 2-0, 3.46 in his last couple starts.
-- Masterson has a 2.33 RA in his last four road starts.
-- Liriano is 2-1, 3.21 in his last five starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Wainwright is 1-2, 6.23 in his last three starts. Thornburg allowed five runs in 5.1 IP in his only '12 start.
-- Lee is 1-3, 5.82 in his last six starts.
-- Guthrie is 0-4, 8.49 in his last five starts. McDonald has a 7.47 RA in his last three starts.
-- WRodriguez is 1-3, 4.50 in his last five starts. Richard is 1-3, 3.41 in his last four starts.
-- Young is 1-3, 4.91 in his last five starts.
-- Minor is 2-2, 7.43 in his last four starts.
-- Kennedy is 1-3, 6.32 in his last six starts.
-- JJohnson is 1-2, 4.30 in his last five starts. Samardzija is 1-5, 8.07 in his last six starts.

-- Romero is 0-4, 8.57 in his last four starts, 0-2, 2.25 in his last two, when Blue Jays were shut out in both games.
-- Hellickson is 0-5, 5.22 in his last six starts.
-- Doubrant is 1-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.
-- Hunter is 1-2, 7.62 in his last five starts.
-- BChen is 0-2, 11.57 in his last three starts. Millwood is 0-2, 5.47 in his last five starts.

Hot Teams
-- Washington won 11 of its last 17 games.
-- Braves won even of their last eight games. San Francisco won its last four games, allowing five runs.
-- Cubs won four of their last five games. Miami won three of four.
-- Reds won ten of their last fourteen home games.
-- Milwaukee is 13-7 in its last 20 home games.
-- Pirates won 12 of their last 17 games.
-- Phillies won their last four games, allowing ten runs.

-- Bronx won eight of its last ten games.
-- White Sox won 12 of their last 17 games.
-- Indians are 9-6 in their last fifteen games.
-- Detroit won eight of its last ten games.
-- A's won nine of their last eleven games. Texas won five of six.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost their last five games, allowing 33 runs.
-- Arizona lost ten of its last thirteen road games.
-- Cardinals lost five of their last six road games.
-- Rockies lost 13 of their last 18 home games.
-- Dodgers lost 19 of their last 25 games.
-- San Diego lost five of their last eight games. Astros lost 14 of their last 15 road games.

-- Angels lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Red Sox lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Tampa Bay is 7-12 in its last 19 games, 7-11 in last eighteen at home.
-- Twins lost seven of their last ten games. Baltimore lost six of seven.
-- Royals lost seven of their last eight games. Seattle lost seven of ten.

Totals
-- Seven of eleven Zimmerman starts went over the total.
-- 12 of last 14 Cincinnati home games stayed under.
-- 10 of 12 Minor starts went over the total.
-- Under is 12-2 in Samardzija's last fourteen starts.
-- Four of Wainwright's last six road starts went over the total.
-- Ten of last eleven Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight games at Petco Park stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Dodger games stayed under the total.

-- 12 of Angels' last 14 road games went over total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Toronto's last eleven games.
-- Five of last seven Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-5-2 in Cleveland's last 21 road games.
-- Last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Under is 14-6 in last twenty Seattle games.
-- Seven of last eight Oakland home games stayed under.

Umpires
-- NY-Wsh-- Underdogs won five of last six Carlson games.
-- Az-Cin-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Carapazza games.
-- SF-Atl-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Cooper games.
-- Mia-Chi-- Five of last seven Cousins games stayed under.
-- StL-Mil-- Underdogs are 10-5 in last fifteen Tichenor games.
-- Pitt-Col-- Underdogs are 9-5 in last fourteen Johnson games.
-- Hst-SD-- 17 of 18 Emmel games went over the total.
-- Phil-LA-- Four of last five Knight games stayed under total.

-- LA-Det-- Favorites won Drake's last seven games behind plate.
-- Tor-NY-- Seven of last nine Hudson games went over the total.
-- Chi-Bos-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Gonzalez games.
-- Clev-TB-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Iassogna games.
-- Balt-Min-- Six of last eight Fairchild games stayed under total.
-- Sea-KC-- Five of last seven Joyce games went over the total.
-- Tex-A's-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Blaser games.

MLB

Wednesday, July 18

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Toronto

2:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 11 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 14 games when playing at home against St. Louis

3:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games when playing Philadelphia

3:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

3:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:35 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Boston is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:05 PM
MIAMI vs. CHI CUBS
Miami is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MINNESOTA
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Baltimore's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games

MLB

Wednesday, July 18

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Wednesday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers
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STREAKING

Jordan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals (6-6, 2.48 ERA)

This righty is on a run of eight consecutive quality starts and has allowed one or fewer earned runs in each of his last four outings. The Nats are 3-1 in Zimmy’s last four trips to the bump.

Francisco Liriano, Minnesota Twins (3-8, 4.93 ERA)

Did Liriano really have 15 strikeouts in his last start or was that just an acid flashback from 2006? All jokes aside, Liriano is pitching much better. He owns a 3.16 ERA since the start of June and the under 6-3 in his last nine appearances. The Twins are 4-1 in his last five outings and were underdogs in three of those wins.

Mat Latos, Cincinnati Reds (7-2, 4.10 ERA)

The Reds had to have been sweating after the first month of the season. Mat Latos, the stud youngster they traded four players to San Diego for, was 1-2 with a 5.97 ERA at the end of April. There have been some up and downs but Cincy backers are beginning to see the big, hard-throwing righty they’d seen in a Padre uniform.

The Reds are 8-2 in Latos’ last 10 turns in the rotation and the 24-year-old has struck out 33 batters in his last 30 innings pitched. The under is 3-0-1 in his last four starts.

SLUMPING

Bruce Chen, Kansas City Royals (7-8, 5.50 ERA)

Wasn’t this guy a hot commodity at last year’s trade deadline? This year… not so much. Chen has allowed six runs in each of his last three starts and opposing hitters have clubbed out seven dingers off him over the same three-game period.

MLB
Dunkel

LA Angels at Detroit
The Angels look to build on their 7-1 record in C.J. Wilson's last 8 road starts. LA is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Game 901-902: St. Louis at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.324; Milwaukee (Thornburg) 15.522
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-140); Under

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at LA Dodgers (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Lee) 13.933; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 14.890
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-120); Over

Game 905-906: Pittsburgh at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (McDonald) 14.215; Colorado (Guthrie) 14.693
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-120); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+100); Under

Game 907-908: Houston at San Diego (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 14.702; San Diego (Richard) 14.235
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-135); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+115); Over

Game 909-910: NY Mets at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Young) 15.236; Washington (Zimmermann) 14.840
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+130); Over

Game 911-912: San Francisco at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 15.587; Atlanta (Minor) 16.360
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Under

Game 913-914: Arizona at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 15.015; Cincinnati (Latos) 16.033
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-140); Over

Game 915-916: Miami at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Johnson) 16.315; Cubs (Samardzija) 15.645
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-130); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-130); N/A

Game 917-918: Toronto at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Romero) 14.930; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 16.560
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 10
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-180); Under

Game 919-920: Texas at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lewis) 16.071; Oakland (Blackley) 15.753
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Texas (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-135); Over

Game 921-922: LA Angels at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 16.637; Detroit (Fister) 15.423
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-115); Over

Game 923-924: Cleveland at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Masterson) 14.847; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 15.939
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-115); Under

Game 925-926: Chicago White Sox at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Hernandez) 15.404; Boston (Doubront) 16.581
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 927-928: Baltimore at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Hunter) 14.278; Minnesota (Liriano) 13.632
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+130); Over

Game 929-930: Seattle at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Millwood) 14.668; Kansas City (Chen) 14.996
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-135); Under

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 18

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ST LOUIS (47 - 44) at MILWAUKEE (43 - 47) - 2:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. TYLER THORNBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 32-34 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 130-112 (-30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 46-53 (-35.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 108-96 (-31.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-49 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 17-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 26-9 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 18-24 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-47 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-66 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-22 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-47 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-35 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 7-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.956.
His team's record is 9-6 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.5 units)

TYLER THORNBURG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (41 - 51) at LA DODGERS (48 - 44) - 3:10 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-48 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-30 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-51 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-23 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LEE is 4-11 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 4-10 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 81-57 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 56-34 (+16.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 32-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 19-7 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-4 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-11 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
LEE is 18-5 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 23-30 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-25 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-2 (+3.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LEE is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.71 and a WHIP of 0.816.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 2-6 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

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PITTSBURGH (50 - 40) at COLORADO (35 - 55) - 3:10 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 32-59 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 50-40 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-30 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-13 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 50-40 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 44-69 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-30 (-17.0 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.
COLORADO is 35-55 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 20-28 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 9-21 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 35-55 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 74-104 (-36.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JAMES MCDONALD vs. COLORADO since 1997
MCDONALD is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 2.212.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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HOUSTON (34 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (37 - 55) - 3:35 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 23-55 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-36 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 8-27 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 4-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 5-22 (-15.2 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.
HOUSTON is 91-164 (-48.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-36 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 41-82 (-35.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
HOUSTON is 8-31 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 75-68 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-58 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-29 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 108-147 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-53 (-21.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-35 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 108-147 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-37 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-74 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-72 (-22.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RICHARD is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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NY METS (46 - 44) at WASHINGTON (52 - 36) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 71-60 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-51 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 52-36 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-40 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-47 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 129-118 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-76 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 97-89 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-23 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 46-44 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 63-62 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 13-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 59-60 (+15.0 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
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+2.9 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
YOUNG is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.031.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 40) at ATLANTA (49 - 40) - 7:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 35-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 160-121 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-40 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-24 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-40 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE MINOR vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MINOR is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ARIZONA (43 - 47) at CINCINNATI (51 - 39) - 7:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 43-47 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 27-35 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 43-47 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 99-78 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 60-71 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 309-289 (-72.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MAT LATOS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LATOS is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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MIAMI (44 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (36 - 53) - 8:05 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 116-136 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-33 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 50-38 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 40-26 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 60-60 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 44-39 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-30 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1223-1319 (-244.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 656-613 (-143.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1166-1235 (-221.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-45 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 899-967 (-163.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
JOHNSON is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MIAMI since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 7.45 and a WHIP of 1.965.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

TORONTO (45 - 46) at NY YANKEES (56 - 34) - 1:05 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 55-27 (+21.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 37-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 56-34 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 32-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 62-22 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 55-27 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 255-167 (-64.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ROMERO is 3-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.6 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. TORONTO since 1997
KURODA is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (55 - 35) at OAKLAND (46 - 44) - 3:35 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. TRAVIS BLACKLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 9-2 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 82-67 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-43 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 32-27 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 23-20 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 46-44 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 155-100 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 162-107 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-25 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-6 (+1.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LEWIS is 7-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 9-8 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.0 units)

TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
BLACKLEY is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.442.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (50 - 41) at DETROIT (47 - 44) - 7:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 66-68 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-45 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 536-522 (+66.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 631-619 (+45.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 647-635 (+64.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
WILSON is 61-33 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 58-30 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILSON is 42-20 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 22-28 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 47-44 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 3-10 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
DETROIT is 44-43 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FISTER is 26-43 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 16-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
WILSON is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.788.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FISTER is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (46 - 44) at TAMPA BAY (47 - 44) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 169-172 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 31-22 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-26 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-18 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 129-126 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MASTERSON is 1-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.06 and a WHIP of 1.858.
His team's record is 1-7 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.8 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HELLICKSON is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 40) at BOSTON (46 - 45) - 7:10 PM
PEDRO HERNANDEZ (L) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

PEDRO HERNANDEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DOUBRONT is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (46 - 44) at MINNESOTA (38 - 52) - 8:10 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 172-297 (-103.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 11-29 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-15 (+19.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 43-38 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-44 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HUNTER is 31-18 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 13-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 26-13 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUNTER is 11-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 98-145 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-48 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 67-114 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 101-152 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-77 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-22 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUNTER is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.540.
His team's record is 2-3 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

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SEATTLE (39 - 53) at KANSAS CITY (38 - 51) - 8:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 17-48 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-48 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-94 (-36.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 284-277 (-84.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 106-149 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-20 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-27 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 8-18 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-24 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-27 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 236-352 (-104.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.451.
His team's record is 10-5 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-5.7 units)

BRUCE CHEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHEN is 4-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, July 18

National League

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 2:10 ET
Wainwright: St. Louis 10-22 SU away off 3+ Unders
Thornburg: Milwaukee 22-6 SU at home off BB Unders

Philadelphia at LA Dodgers, 3:10 ET MLB
Lee: 4-11 TSR in all games this season
Kershaw: 32-12 TSR with a total of 7 runs or less

Pittsburgh at Colorado, 3:10 ET MLB
McDonald: Pittsburgh 18-4 SU as a favorite
Guthrie: Colorado 9-21 SU in day games

Houston at San Diego, 3:35 ET
Rodriguez: Houston 7-24 SU off 3+ road games
Richard: San Diego 18-7 Over as a home favorite of -125 to -175

NY Mets at Washington, 7:05 ET ESPN
Young: Mets 33-13 Over as an underdog of +150 or less
Zimmermann: Washington 15-2 SU off a division win by one run

San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Vogelsong: 17-8 TSR with a line of -125 to +125
Minor: 12-4 Over in all games this season

Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Kennedy: Arizona 28-57 SU away off 4+ Unders
Latos: Cincinnati 21-6 SU at home off a combined score of 4 runs or less

Miami at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Johnson: Miami 15-6 SU away after scoring 8+ runs
Samardzija: Cubs 28-58 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games


American League

Toronto at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Romero: Toronto 11-26 SU off BB road games
Kuroda: Yankees 32-11 SU as a home favorite of -150 to -175

Texas at Oakland, 3:35 ET
Lewis: Texas 17-3 SU off BB wins by 4+ runs
Blackley: Oakland 9-24 SU after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

LA Angels at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Wilson: 29-10 TSR with a line of -150 to +100
Fister: 16-33 TSR in night games

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Masterson: Cleveland 19-5 SU as a road favorite
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 7-15 SU vs. AL Central opponents

Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 ET
Hernandez: White Sox 7-1 SU at Boston
Doubront: 9-2 Over in home games

Baltimore at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Hunter: Baltimore 11-29 SU in July
Liriano: Minnesota 39-15 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -150

Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Millwood: Seattle 9-1 Over away vs. AL Central opponents
Chen: Kansas City 8-18 SU at home off a loss

MLB

Wednesday, July 18

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Angels at Tigers: What bettors need to know
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Los Angeles Angeles at Detroit Tigers (+100, 9)

Few 20-year-old major leaguers have made the kind of impact Mike Trout is having on the Los Angeles Angels. The Detroit Tigers found out firsthand Tuesday night, and will look to limit the enigmatic rookie when the teams clash Wednesday in the third contest of their four-game set at Comerica Park. Trout has been sensational so far in the series, hitting 5-for-10 with a homer, three RBIs and four runs scored.

Detroit right-hander Doug Fister is latest pitcher entrusted with the task of silencing Trout and the rest of the vaunted Angels lineup. Fister has been stronger of late after struggling for most of the previous two months. He is opposed by left-hander C.J. Wilson, who has been every bit as good as the Angels hoped he would be when they signed him away from the rival Texas Rangers in the offseason.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSW (Los Angeles), FSD (Detroit)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH C.J. Wilson (9-5, 2.43 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Doug Fister (3-6, 4.39 ERA)

Wins have been hard to come by of late - Wilson is just 0-1 with two no-decisions in his last three starts - but the 31-year-old isn't to blame. He has allowed three earned runs or fewer in all but one of his 19 starts on the campaign and is 6-2 with a 2.07 ERA in 12 road outings. The Tigers are one of the few teams to have given Wilson fits over his career; he's just 0-1 with a 5.56 ERA in 11 appearances (one start).

Fister is coming off back-to-back victories, the latter an impressive seven-inning stint in Baltimore where he limited the Orioles to a run on three hits while striking out eight. Prior to the consecutive wins, the 28-year-old had dropped three straight outings while allowing 19 runs in 14 1/3 frames. Fister is no stranger to the Angels, going 1-3 with a 3.95 ERA in six career starts. He has allowed just two home runs in 41 innings against them.

TRENDS:

* Over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Detroit.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Angels are 7-2 in their last nine during Game 3 of a series.
* Tigers are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.

UMP TRENDS - Rob Drake:

* Over is 8-3-1 in Drakes last 12 games behind home plate.
* Road team is 6-0 in Drakes last six games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
* Angels are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Drake behind home plate.

WALK-OFFS:

1. Trout has scored a run in nine consecutive games, five off the franchise record set by Jim Edmonds in 1995.

2. The Tigers' current roster is hitting just .212 against Wilson.

3. Detroit OF Austin Jackson failed to score a run Tuesday, ending his streak of crossing the plate at 13 games. It was the longest such streak by a Tigers player since Johnny Groth achieved the feat in 1951.

Wednesday, July 18

Game Score Status Pick Amount

NY Mets - 7:05 PM ET NY Mets +158 500
Washington - Over 8 500

LA Angels - 7:05 PM ET LA Angels -104 500
Detroit - Under 9 500

Chi. White Sox - 7:10 PM ET Boston -169 500
Boston - Under 11 500

Cleveland - 7:10 PM ET Cleveland +100 500
Tampa Bay - Over 8 500

San Francisco - 7:10 PM ET San Francisco +111 500
Atlanta - Under 8.5 500

Arizona - 7:10 PM ET Cincinnati -131 500
Cincinnati - Under 8 500

Miami - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs +106 500
Chi. Cubs - Over 7.5 500

Baltimore - 8:10 PM ET Baltimore +149 500
Minnesota - Under 9 500

Seattle - 8:10 PM ET Seattle +116 500
Kansas City - Under 9 500