Hot Pitchers
-- Karstens is 2-0, 0.00 in two starts for Pirates (15 IP).
-- Harden has a 2.40 RA in five starts for the Cubs.
-- Volstad is 2-2, 3.34 in his first five big league starts.
-- Santana is 1-0, 1.78 in his last four starts, but Mets lost five of his last six starts on foreign soil. Perez is 2-0, 2.03 in last couple of starts for Washington.
-- Astros are 7-3 in Oswalt's last ten home starts. Lincecum has a 2.05 RA in his last three starts.
-- Johnson is 5-1, 1.82 in his last six starts. Jimenez is 4-1, 2.65 in his last five starts.
-- Brewers won Suppan's last four road starts.
-- Kershaw is 2-0, 0.47 in his last three starts.
-- Miner is 3-1, 3.09 in four starts this season. Burnett is 5-1 in his last six starts, with a 3.00 RA.
-- Mussina is 5-1, 2.20 in his last seven starts. Twins are 8-1 in Blackburn's last nine Metrodome starts.
-- Rays are 13-4 in last 17 Kazmir starts, but he hasn't gotten an out past fifth inning in any of his last three outings (5.79 RA).
Cold Pitchers
-- Volquez is 1-2, 8.41 in his last four starts.
-- Braves are 1-5 when Morton starts at home.
-- Lohse is 1-2, 6.04 in his last four starts.
-- Padres are 1-5 at home when Baek starts.
-- Hamels is 0-2, 9.56 in his last three starts.
-- Zink makes Boston debut; he was 13-4, 2.89 in 25 starts at the AAA level. Feldman has a 7.71 RA in his last four starts.
-- Indians lost last three Sowers starts (0-1, 4.35).
-- Olsen is 2-3, 8.59 in his last five starts.
-- Vazquez is 1-5, 6.06 in his last eight starts. Bannister is 0-4 in his last seven starts, with an 8.55 RA.
-- Gonzalez lost his big league debut 5-1 in Toronto (gave up 4 runs in six IP).
-- Washburn is 1-4, 4.70 in his last six starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs are 11-3 in their last fourteen games.
-- Cardinals are 8-6 in their last fourteen games.
-- Brewers won last six games, allowing nine runs.
-- Astros won last five games, and twelve of last fourteen.
-- Phillies won five of their last seven road games. Dodgers are 9-3 in last dozen home games.
-- Orioles are 8-6 in their last fourteen games. Indians won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last ten games.
-- White Sox are 6-3 in their last nine home games.
-- Twins are 13-3 in their last sixteen games at the Metrodome.
-- Rays won five of last six games, but have injury issues, with Longoria-Crawford out, and Bartlett questionable.
-- Angels are 14-3 in their last seventeen home games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost six of their last nine games. Reds lost their last six games, allowing 46 runs.
-- Braves lost seven of last nine home games.
-- Marlins lost three of their last four games.
-- Mets lost five of their last six road games. Nationals lost last three games, outscored 16-4.
-- Giants are 4-9 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Diamondbacks lost four of their last five games. Rockies also lost four of last five games, allowing 39 runs.
-- Padres lost four of their last five home games.
-- Rangers lost four of their last five games.
-- Blue Jays lost three of their last four games. Tigers are 3-8 in their last eleven games.
-- Bronx lost last four games, is 6-11 in its last seventeen.
-- Oakland lost seven of its last eight home games.
-- Mariners lost four of their last five games.
Totals
-- Three of last four Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Last four Florida home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Mets' last seven road games.
-- Over is 8-3 in Houston's last eleven games.
-- Over is 10-4 in Arizona's last fourteen road games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Milwaukee games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Dodger home games.
-- Three of last four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-2 in Baltimore's last ten road games.
-- Last four games at Metrodome stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-3 in Oakland's last thirteen games.
-- Five of last seven Angel home games went over the total.
Trend Sheet
7:05 PM BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore's last 13 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
7:05 PM CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
7:05 PM TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
7:05 PM TORONTO vs. DETROIT
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
7:10 PM CHI CUBS vs. ATLANTA
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
7:10 PM NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 17 games when playing NY Mets
7:10 PM ST. LOUIS vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of St. Louis's last 16 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing St. Louis
8:05 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Houston is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against San Francisco
8:10 PM NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 23 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
Minnesota is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
8:11 PM KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
9:05 PM ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
10:05 PM MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
10:05 PM SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 4-13 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
10:05 PM TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Tampa Bay is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
10:10 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
CINCINNATI (52 - 67) at PITTSBURGH (54 - 64) - 7:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 52-67 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 1-9 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CINCINNATI is 4-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-29 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-65 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-45 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-45 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-40 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 19-36 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 9-15 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 54-64 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-26 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 54-64 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 345-324 (+39.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 439-509 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
VOLQUEZ is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-3 (+4.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
JEFF KARSTENS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (71 - 47) at ATLANTA (55 - 63) - 7:10 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 136-186 (-63.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 128-157 (-54.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 446-483 (-120.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 466-448 (-101.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 25-10 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 71-47 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-43 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 55-63 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 54-61 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 36-43 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 49-60 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
RICH HARDEN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HARDEN is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
CHARLIE MORTON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ST LOUIS (66 - 55) at FLORIDA (62 - 57) - 7:10 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 62-57 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 43-26 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 33-27 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 26-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 61-55 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 44-45 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 45-39 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 35-22 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 24-23 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 238-251 (+44.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 66-55 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 86-61 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 66-55 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-37 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-33 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LOHSE is 32-25 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 32-25 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 6-14 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against FLORIDA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
KYLE LOHSE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LOHSE is 2-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (62 - 56) at WASHINGTON (44 - 75) - 7:10 PM
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. ODALIS PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 62-56 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 26-33 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 19-24 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 58-57 (-22.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 62-56 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 40-39 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 29-29 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANTANA is 30-27 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 10-15 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 18-20 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 15-18 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 71-21 (+34.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 44-75 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-72 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-54 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-48 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-5 (+0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
JOHAN SANTANA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SANTANA is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 2-1 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
ODALIS PEREZ vs. NY METS since 1997
PEREZ is 4-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.3 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 67) at HOUSTON (59 - 59) - 8:05 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 121-158 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 121-158 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-59 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
HOUSTON is 57-58 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 45-40 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-27 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OSWALT is 29-6 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 357-341 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 (+3.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 0.810.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
ROY OSWALT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
OSWALT is 3-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 4-7 (-7.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)
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ARIZONA (60 - 58) at COLORADO (53 - 67) - 9:05 PM
RANDY JOHNSON (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 60-58 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 124-143 (-40.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 60-55 (-6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 36-43 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 28-31 (-9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
JOHNSON is 30-27 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 87-60 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 109-99 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 81-68 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-29 (+26.2 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.
ARIZONA is 29-15 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 19-9 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 52-67 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 19-32 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 15-26 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 52-67 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 25-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-1 (+7.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
RANDY JOHNSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
JOHNSON is 16-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.936.
His team's record is 16-9 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-15. (-7.0 units)
UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
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MILWAUKEE (68 - 51) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 72) - 10:05 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. CHA SEUNG BAEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 25-35 (-21.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 91-131 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 66-99 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 114-117 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 60-72 (-27.2 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.
BAEK is 19-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 13-6 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 68-51 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 67-49 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-26 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 46-71 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-33 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 46-71 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 31-51 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-46 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-29 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-35 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JEFF SUPPAN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SUPPAN is 4-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.827.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.0 units)
CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 54) at LA DODGERS (59 - 59) - 10:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 59-59 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 137-159 (-54.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 59-59 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-75 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 37-55 (-23.3 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.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
TEXAS (61 - 58) at BOSTON (68 - 51) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. CHARLIE ZINK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)
SCOTT FELDMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
CHARLIE ZINK vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (60 - 59) at DETROIT (58 - 60) - 7:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. ZACH MINER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 38-42 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 22-38 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 41-66 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 14-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 58-60 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 5-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 67-116 (-50.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 14-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-49 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 16-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 4-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
BURNETT is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 8.68 and a WHIP of 1.822.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
ZACH MINER vs. TORONTO since 1997
MINER is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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BALTIMORE (56 - 61) at CLEVELAND (53 - 64) - 7:05 PM
GARRETT OLSON (L) vs. JEREMY SOWERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 47-79 (-36.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 56-61 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-51 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-34 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-64 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-27 (-15.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 47-55 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 39-42 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-33 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
GARRETT OLSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
JEREMY SOWERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SOWERS is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 11.57 and a WHIP of 2.228.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)
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NY YANKEES (63 - 56) at MINNESOTA (66 - 52) - 8:10 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 63-56 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 69-71 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 38-41 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-29 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MUSSINA is 85-73 (-33.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 66-52 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-21 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-21 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-33 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-21 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-37 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-27 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-22 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-3 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
MIKE MUSSINA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MUSSINA is 11-7 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 14-8 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-0.9 units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (54 - 64) at CHI WHITE SOX (65 - 52) - 8:11 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 45-78 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-46 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-48 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-52 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-21 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-39 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-23 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VAZQUEZ is 19-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 52-55 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-24 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 110-149 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BANNISTER is 8-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-5 (+0.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)
BRIAN BANNISTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BANNISTER is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.44 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 7-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 0.967.
His team's record is 9-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.7 units)
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TAMPA BAY (71 - 46) at OAKLAND (54 - 63) - 10:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 5-26 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-123 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-60 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-28 (-18.8 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 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 198-123 (+64.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 71-46 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-31 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KAZMIR is 24-12 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 17-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 54-63 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 71-69 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-57 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 41-45 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-36 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 6-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)
GIO GONZALEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (45 - 73) at LA ANGELS (74 - 43) - 10:05 PM
JARROD WASHBURN (L) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 45-73 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-30 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 40-69 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 31-50 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 33-51 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 0-9 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more this season.
SEATTLE is 28-44 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 16-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
WASHBURN is 3-16 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 74-43 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-13 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 90-50 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 14-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA ANGELS are 69-38 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-34 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-28 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GARLAND is 5-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 33-41 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-3 (+2.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)
JARROD WASHBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WASHBURN is 4-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 5-4 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)
JON GARLAND vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GARLAND is 6-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 7-5 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)
Tips and Trends
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves [WGN | 7:10 PM ET]
Cubs (-170, O/U 8): Rich Harden will try to bounce back in this spot following his worst outing as a Cub against the Astros last Tuesday. Harden surrendered five runs and eight hits - including two homers - in 5.2 innings of an eventual 11-7 win, striking out eight and walking one. The eight K's were also his lowest amount since joining the team. Harden has faced the Braves once before, allowing one run and four hits in seven innings with one walk and eight strikeouts to earn a road victory back on May 17 when he was with the A's.
Cubs are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 4-1 in Chicago's last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
Braves: Charlie Morton will try to piece together his third straight quality start when he faces the Cubs for the first time. Morton earned a win last time out at Arizona on Thursday after throwing seven scoreless innings with one walk and four strikeouts. He has given up just two runs in his last two starts combined totaling 14 innings, with the other outing resulting in a home loss to Milwaukee. Morton is 0-4 in five home starts this season with an 8.39 ERA.
Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 home games.
The OVER is 8-2 in Atlanta's last 10 games following a loss.
Key Injuries - RP Rafael Soriano (2.57 ERA; elbow) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins [YES | 8:10 PM ET]
Yankees (-135, O/U 8.5): You would be hard-pressed to find anybody who has enjoyed the same amount of success that Mike Mussina has vs. Minnesota, as the veteran right-hander owns a 22-6 mark and 3.06 ERA against tonight's opponent. Mussina has also been outstanding on the road this season with a stellar 6-1 mark and 2.94 ERA in eight starts. He has allowed just one earned run in his last two starts combined overall totaling 14 innings, both resulting in wins. In fact, Mussina has given up two runs or less in seven of his last eight trips to the mound with the Yanks going 5-3 in those games.
Yankees are 2-7 in their last 9 road games.
The OVER is 7-3 in New York's last 10 games as a favorite.
Key Injuries - OF Johnny Damon (.322; rest) is expected to return.
DH Jason Giambi (.252; rest) is expected to return.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6
Twins: Minnesota will try to win for the fourth straight time with Nick Blackburn on the mound when he makes his 11th home start of the year. Blackburn has gone 6-2 in his first 10 home starts with a 2.54 ERA, but he has yet to beat the Yankees in two career starts. He got hammered in the last meeting at New York on July 21, surrendering six runs - three earned - and seven hits in only 1.2 innings of a 12-4 loss. However, the Twins have won his last three starts since then.
Twins are 7-3 in Blackburn's last 10 starts overall.
The OVER is 13-7 in the last 20 meetings at Minnesota.
Key Injuries - OF Michael Cuddyer (.252; foot) is OUT for the season.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers [10:10 PM ET]
Phillies (-120, O/U 7): Ace Cole Hamels has yet to earn a victory since the All-Star break, going 0-2 with two no-decisions. The Phillies have scored three runs or less in all three of those games that have resulted in losses while he walked away with a no-decision in a 10-9 win over Atlanta on July 26. Hamels has never faced the Dodgers, and he is 4-2 in 10 road starts with a 3.75 ERA.
Phillies are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
The UNDER is 5-1 in Philadelphia's last 6 games overall.
Key Injuries - 3B Pedro Feliz (.256 back) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Dodgers: Rookie Clayton Kershaw will try to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this season when he faces the Phillies for the first time. Kershaw is coming off one of his strongest starts of the season, allowing just one run and three hits in seven innings at St. Louis last Thursday, walking four and striking out seven. The Dodgers have alternated wins and losses in his last six trips to the mound, and he is 1-2 in six home starts despite an impressive 2.81 ERA.
Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games.
The OVER is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Key Injuries - SS Nomar Garciaparra (.279; knee) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
National League
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Edinson Volquez (R) vs. Jeff Karstens (R)
Volquez: Cin 1-9 in August
Karstens: PIT 3-0 against Reds
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Rich Harden (R) vs. Charlie Morton (R)
Harden: Cubs 36-13 as a favorite of -125 to -175
Morton: ATL 11-21 against NL Central
St Louis at Florida, 7:10 ET
Kyle Lohse (R) vs. Chris Volstad (R)
Lohse: 15-7 TSR in second half
Volstad: FLA 6-14 at home in August
NY Mets at Washington, 7:10 ET
Johan Santana (L) vs. Odalis Perez (L)
Santana: 44-8 TSR as a favorite of -200 or more
Perez: WAS 4-23 after scoring 1 run or less
San Francisco at Houston, 8:05 ET
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Roy Oswalt (R)
Lincecum: SF 9-22 against NL Central
Oswalt: 29-6 TSR in August
Arizona at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Randy Johnson (L) vs. Ubaldo Jiminez (R)
Johnson: ARI 29-15 against NL West
Jiminez: COL 15-26 against NL West
Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Jeff Suppan (R) vs. Cha Seung Baek (R)
Suppan: MIL 13-4 on Tuesday
Baek: SD 17-33 as an underdog of +100 to +150
Philadelphia at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Clayton Kershaw (L)
Hamels: PHI 18-10 AWAY when the money line is +125 to -125
Kershaw: LAD 8-0 OVER at home against Phillies
American League
Texas at Boston, 7:05 ET
Scott Feldman (R) vs. Charlie Zink (R)
Feldman: 6-0 UNDER against AL East
Zink: BOS 14-5 on Tuesday
Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 ET
AJ Burnett (R) vs. Zach Miner (R)
Burnett: 3-0 TSR, 3.68 ERA in L/3 Starts
Miner: DET 5-15 when the total is 7 to 8.5
Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Garrett Olson (L) vs. Jeremy Sowers (L)
Olson: BAL 1-11 after scoring and allowing 8+ runs
Sowers: CLE 16-8 against AL East
NY Yankees at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Nick Blackburn (R)
Mussina: Yankees 9-14 after a loss by 4+ runs
Blackburn: MIN 16-8 after allowing 1 run or less
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Brian Bannister (R) vs. Javier Vazquez (R)
Bannister: 8-1 TSR AWAY against AL Central
Vazquez: White Sox 17-3 UNDER after scoring 1 run or less
Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Scott Kazmir (L) vs. Gio Gonzalez (L)
Kazmir: 13-2 TSR as a favorite of -110 or higher
Gonzalez: OAK 6-18 after 5+ consecutive road games
Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Jarrod Washburn (L) vs. Jon Garland (R)
Washburn: 53-36 TSR AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
Garland: 5-12 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5