Hot Pitchers
-- Maholm has 2.25 RA in his last four starts.
-- Marlins are 6-2 in last eight Nolasco home starts. Looper has 2.42 RA in his last four starts.
-- Harden has a 2.40 RA in five starts for Cubs. Campillo is 4-0, 2.31 in his last six starts.
-- Astros won all three Wolf starts, scoring 24 runs. Giants are 5-1 in Zito's last six road starts.
-- Arizona lost five of last six Davis road starts.
-- Sabathia is 6-0, 1.89 in seven starts for the Brewers.
-- Blanton is 1-0, 0.64 in his last two starts.
-- Slowey is 2-1, 2.61 in his last three starts.
-- Reyes won his Indian debut, holding Jays to one run in 6.1 IP
-- Guthrie is 3-0, 1.21 in his last three starts.
-- Red Sox won Lester's last nine starts at Fenway.
-- White Sox are 7-1 in Buehrle's last eight home starts.
-- Sonnanstine is 1-0, 2.03 in his last two starts, but Rays lost his last three away starts, scoring total of four runs.
-- Santana is 2-0, 2.40 in his last couple starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Fogg is 0-2, 11.08 in his last three starts.
-- Braves are 1-5 when Morton starts at home. Marquis is 1-2, 5.92 in his last four starts.
-- Maine is 1-2, 5.93 in his last six starts. Bergmann has 5.25 RA in his last four starts.
-- Colorado lost last three Francis starts (0-2, 9.77).
-- Banks is 1-4, 5.40 in his last eight starts.
-- Penny is 0-3, 4.26 in his last three home starts.
-- Rasner is 2-4, 7.57 in his last seven starts.
-- Rogers is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts. Purcey is 1-3, 8.55 in his last four starts.
-- Rangers are 0-5 on road when Mendoza starts.
-- Hochevar is 0-3, 7.48 in his last four starts.
-- Duchscherer is 0-1, 6.88 in his last three starts.
-- Hernandez is 0-1, 3.60 in his last four starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs are 11-3 in their last fourteen games.
-- Cardinals are 6-2 in game after their last eight losses.
-- Brewers won last seven games, allowing eleven runs.
-- Astros won last six games, and thirteen of last fifteen.
-- Arizona won five of its last seven road games.
-- Dodgers are 10-3 in last thirteen home games.
-- Indians won their last five games, scoring 33 runs.
-- Red Sox won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Toronto won six of its last eight road games.
-- White Sox are 7-3 in their last ten home games.
-- Twins are 13-4 in their last seventeen games at Metrodome.
-- Rays won five of last seven games, but have injury issues, with Longoria-Crawford out.
-- Angels are 15-3 in their last eighteen home games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost seven of their last ten games. Reds lost six of last seven games.
-- Braves lost seven of last nine home games.
-- Marlins are 1-7 in game after their last eight wins.
-- Mets lost five of their last seven road games. Nationals lost last four games, outscored 20-7.
-- Giants are 4-10 in their last fourteen road games.
-- Rockies lost five of last six games, allowing 43 runs.
-- Padres lost five of their last six home games.
-- Orioles lost last three games, giving up 35 runs.
-- Rangers lost five of their last six games.
-- Tigers are 3-9 in their last twelve games.
-- Royals lost five of their last six games.
-- Bronx lost 7-11 in its last eighteen games.
-- Oakland lost seven of its last nine home games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last six games.
Totals
-- Over is 8-2 in Fogg starts this season.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Last five Florida home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in Maine's last dozen starts.
-- Over is 9-3 in Houston's last twelve games.
-- Over is 10-5 in Arizona's last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Milwaukee games.
-- Under is 9-3 in last twelve Dodger home games.
-- Over is 4-1 in Lester's last five starts at Fenway.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Purcey starts this season.
-- Over is 9-2 in Baltimore's last eleven road games.
-- Four of last five games at Metrodome stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-3 in Oakland's last fourteen games.
-- Six of last eight Angel home games went over the total.
Umpires
-- Cin-Pitt-- Over is 3-0 in Causey games, with visitor also 3-0.
-- Cubs-Atl-- No idea who the umpires are in this game.
-- NY-Wsh-- Underdog is 9-3 in last dozen Reilly games, with four of last five going over the total.
-- StL-Fla-- Favorite won last eight Eddings games.
-- SF-Hst-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Cuzzi games.
-- Az-Col-- Favorite won last five Kellogg games.
-- Mil-SD-- Over is 10-3-2 in last fifteen Vanover games.
-- Phil-LA-- Last five Tschida games all went over the total.
-- NY-Min-- Six of last seven Winters games went over total.
-- Tor-Det-- Five of last seven Culbreth games went over total.
-- Blt-Clev-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Estabrook games.
-- Tex-Bos-- Underdog is 12-10 in last twenty-two Diaz games.
-- KC-Chi-- Over is 11-2 in last thirteen Darling games.
-- TB-A's-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Nauert games.
-- Sea-LAA-- Favorite is 14-2 in last sixteen Davis games.
Trend Sheet
1:10 PM NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
7:05 PM BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
7:05 PM CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:05 PM TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Texas is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Boston is 5-0-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
7:05 PM TORONTO vs. DETROIT
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
7:10 PM CHI CUBS vs. ATLANTA
Chi Cubs are 4-10-1 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Chi Cubs are 6-2-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Atlanta is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
7:10 PM NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
7:10 PM ST. LOUIS vs. FLORIDA
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
St. Louis is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing St. Louis
Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
8:05 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
8:11 PM KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing Kansas City
9:05 PM ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
10:05 PM MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
Milwaukee is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
10:05 PM SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Seattle is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
10:05 PM TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Oakland is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
10:10 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
CINCINNATI (53 - 67) at PITTSBURGH (54 - 65) - 7:05 PM
JOSH FOGG (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 20-36 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 53-67 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CINCINNATI is 17-29 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-65 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-45 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-32 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-36 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-27 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 71-51 (+22.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-27 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 345-325 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
MAHOLM is 11-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 14-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 216-227 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 440-509 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
FOGG is 91-95 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 2-8 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-4 (+3.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOSH FOGG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
FOGG is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 11.30 and a WHIP of 1.884.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
PAUL MAHOLM vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MAHOLM is 2-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 6-6 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.6 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (71 - 47) at ATLANTA (55 - 63) - 7:10 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. JORGE CAMPILLO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
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)
JORGE CAMPILLO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (63 - 56) at WASHINGTON (44 - 76) - 7:10 PM
JOHN MAINE (R) vs. JASON BERGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 59-57 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-56 (-6.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 17-25 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 40-44 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 31-33 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 30-29 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 63-56 (-6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 27-33 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MAINE is 13-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 17-36 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-76 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-67 (-33.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-35 (-21.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-73 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-55 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-49 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-6 (-0.4 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)
JOHN MAINE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MAINE is 5-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.165.
His team's record is 7-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)
JASON BERGMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
BERGMANN is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
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ST LOUIS (66 - 56) at FLORIDA (63 - 57) - 7:10 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 63-57 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 34-27 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 62-55 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 45-45 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 46-39 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 25-23 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 239-251 (+45.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NOLASCO is 15-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 8-3 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 66-56 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-18 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-28 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-16 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 66-56 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-38 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-34 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-22 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BRADEN LOOPER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LOOPER is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 68) at HOUSTON (60 - 59) - 8:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 121-159 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-94 (-29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 121-159 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-59 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 10-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
HOUSTON is 58-58 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 46-40 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-27 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 648-536 (+87.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-1 (+4.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
BARRY ZITO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZITO is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)
RANDY WOLF vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WOLF is 5-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.2 units)
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ARIZONA (61 - 58) at COLORADO (53 - 68) - 9:05 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 61-58 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 6-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
DAVIS is 3-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 28-16 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 109-100 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 81-69 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-30 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 30-15 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 154-131 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-90 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 52-34 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 86-67 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-9 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 15-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 52-68 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 25-41 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 8-18 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
COLORADO is 52-68 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 19-33 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FRANCIS is 4-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FRANCIS is 4-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 9-1 (+8.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
DOUG DAVIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
DAVIS is 2-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.743.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)
JEFF FRANCIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FRANCIS is 8-5 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 10-8 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.7 units)
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MILWAUKEE (69 - 51) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 73) - 10:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. JOSH BANKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 92-131 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 67-99 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 115-117 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 61-72 (-26.2 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.
MILWAUKEE is 69-51 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-49 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-26 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 46-72 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-34 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 4-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 46-72 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 31-52 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-42 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-36 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-36 (-17.9 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
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SABATHIA is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
JOSH BANKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 55) at LA DODGERS (60 - 59) - 10:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-59 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-44 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 64-75 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 38-55 (-22.3 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.
LA DODGERS are 60-59 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOE BLANTON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BLANTON is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
BRAD PENNY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
PENNY is 8-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 10-9 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-6. (+4.7 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (71 - 47) at ATLANTA (55 - 63) - 1:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
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)
JASON MARQUIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MARQUIS is 0-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 14.04 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)
CHARLIE MORTON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
NY YANKEES (64 - 56) at MINNESOTA (66 - 53) - 1:10 PM
DARRELL RASNER (R) vs. KEVIN SLOWEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 64-56 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 70-71 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 14-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-23 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 66-53 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-31 (+6.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-22 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-22 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-22 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-38 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 48-18 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
DARRELL RASNER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RASNER is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
KEVIN SLOWEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SLOWEY is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.889.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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TORONTO (61 - 59) at DETROIT (58 - 61) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PURCEY (L) vs. KENNY ROGERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 12-19 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 23-38 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ROGERS is 197-147 (+37.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 112-58 (+37.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 173-126 (+37.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 32-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 65-48 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-61 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 29-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 14-26 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-33 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 16-30 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 4-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ROGERS is 2-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
DAVID PURCEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PURCEY is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
KENNY ROGERS vs. TORONTO since 1997
ROGERS is 8-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 12-7 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.4 units)
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BALTIMORE (56 - 62) at CLEVELAND (54 - 64) - 7:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. ANTHONY REYES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 119-215 (-92.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 22-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 51-52 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-35 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-42 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-62 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-64 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-26 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-55 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 361-314 (-63.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 41-46 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-33 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
REYES is 5-16 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 4-16 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 3-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 2-11 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 1-9 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
ANTHONY REYES vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
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TEXAS (61 - 59) at BOSTON (69 - 51) - 7:05 PM
LUIS MENDOZA (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 41-16 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 68-39 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 31-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
LESTER is 26-10 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 14-2 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 24-8 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 20-7 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 19-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 35-24 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 33-31 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 34-30 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-59 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 55-53 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 45-41 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 32-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 325-245 (-47.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 25-32 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 9-15 (-8.3 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
BOSTON is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)
LUIS MENDOZA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MENDOZA is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 21.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
JON LESTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
LESTER is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.970.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (54 - 65) at CHI WHITE SOX (66 - 52) - 8:11 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 31-47 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-40 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-79 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-52 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-19 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-21 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 62-39 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-26 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-23 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUEHRLE is 15-1 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 22-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 110-150 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-22 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 8-5 (+1.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUEHRLE is 17-8 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 23-11 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-18. (-4.9 units)
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TAMPA BAY (71 - 47) at OAKLAND (55 - 63) - 10:05 PM
ANDY SONNANSTINE (R) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 12-26 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-144 (-43.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-124 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-61 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 10-29 (-20.1 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 21-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-47 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-32 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-30 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 131-149 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-135 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-45 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 88-106 (-24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-48 (-20.4 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
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+0.2 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)
ANDY SONNANSTINE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SONNANSTINE is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (45 - 74) at LA ANGELS (75 - 43) - 10:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 40-70 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 31-51 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 33-52 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 28-45 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 16-33 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 45-74 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 75-43 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 91-50 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 70-38 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 52-34 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 52-35 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 46-28 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANTANA is 19-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 9-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 1-8 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-3 (+3.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-3.2 units)
ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 5-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.0 units)
National League
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Josh Fogg (R) vs. Paul Maholm (L)
Fogg: Cin 2-9 in August
Maholm: 11-2 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Rich Harden (R) vs. Jorge Campillo (R)
Harden: 10-4 TSR on the road
Campillo: ATL 11-21 against NL Central
NY Mets at Washington, 7:10 ET
John Maine (R) vs. Jason Bergmann (R)
Maine: 13-2 TSR on Wednesday
Bergmann: WAS 12-35 at home when the total is 8 to 8.5
St Louis at Florida, 7:10 ET
Braden Looper (R) vs. Ricky Nolasco (R)
Looper: STL 27-41 after a one run loss
Nolasco: 12-6 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
San Francisco at Houston, 8:05 ET
Barry Zito (L) vs. Randy Wolf (L)
Zito: 2-12 TSR against NL Central
Wolf: HOU 10-2 in August
Arizona at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Doug Davis (L) vs. Jeff Francis (R)
Davis: ARI 30-15 against NL West
Francis: COL 15-27 against NL West
Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:05 ET
CC Sabathia (L) vs. Josh Banks (R)
Sabathia: MIL 14-3 AWAY in second half
Banks: SD 4-14 on Wednesday
Philadelphia at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Joe Blanton (R) vs. Brad Penny (R)
Blanton: PHI 19-9 AWAY with double revenge
Penny: 8-0 OVER at home against NL East
American League
NY Yankees at Minnesota, 1:10 ET
Darrell Rasner (R) vs. Kevin Slowey (R)
Rasner: Yankees 14-22 AWAY in day games
Slowey: MIN 28-13 when the money line is -100 to -150
Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 ET
David Purcey (L) vs. Kenny Rogers (L)
Purcey: 12-19 against left-handed starters
Rogers: 22-8 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Jeremy Guthrie (R) vs. Anthony Reyes (R)
Guthrie: BAL 61-94 AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
Reyes: CLE 17-8 against AL East
Texas at Boston, 7:05 ET
Luis Mendoza (R) vs. Jon Lester (L)
Mendoza: TEX 3-18 AWAY after blown save
Lester: 14-2 TSR at Home
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Luke Hochevar (R) vs. Mark Buerhle (L)
Hochevar: KC 5-17 after scoring 1 run or less
Buerhle: 15-1 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -200
Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Andy Sonnanstine (R) vs. Justin Duchscherer (R)
Sonnanstine: 11-4 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Duchscherer: OAK 10-26 in second half
Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Felix Hernandez (R) vs. Ervin Santana (R)
Hernandez: 10-2 TSR as an underdog of +100 or higher
Santana: 1-8 TSR after 3+ consecutive wins
Add On Game
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 1:10 ET
Jason Marquis (R) vs. Charlie Morton (R)
Marquis: 10-4 TSR on the road
Morton: ATL 11-21 against NL Central
Tips and Trends
Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox [ESPN | 7:05 PM ET]
Rangers: Luis Mendoza has been battered over his last four starts. During that stretch, Mendoza has allowed 21 runs in just 19.1 innings of work. He has one career start versus Boston where Mendoza possesses an ERA of 21.00 after giving up seven runs in just three innings on the mound. Mendoza has been terrible overall in 2008 but he's been particularly bad on the road, where he's 1-3 with an 8.46 ERA. The OVER is always a good bet when Mendoza pitches because he usually gets you halfway their on his own. The OVER is 4-0 in his last four starts.
The OVER is 7-2 in Texas' last 9 road games.
The OVER is 6-2-1 in Mendoza's last 9 starts overall.
Key Injuries - DH Milton Bradley (.321; illness) has returned.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Red Sox (-240, O/U 10.5): After allowing just four runs overall in three prior starts, Jon Lester was touched up for four runs alone in his last outing versus the White Sox. Still, Lester has been a machine over his last 10 appearances, allowing two runs or less an impressive seven times. The Red Sox are also 8-2 over that span. Lester is 6-1 with a strong 2.87 ERA at Fenway Park this season but in two career starts against the Rangers, his ERA is a below average 5.06. The OVER has cashed in two of Lester's last three starts.
Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
Red Sox are 32-9 in the last 41 meetings at Boston.
Key Injuries - DH David Ortiz (.260; wrist) has returned.
PROJECTED SCORE: 7
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels [10:05 PM ET]
Mariners: Felix Hernandez is just 7-7 on the year but that has more to do with the Mariners inept offense than it does his pitching. For instance, Hernandez has allowed just 10 runs in his last four starts but is 0-1 with three no-decisions over that stretch. For all the success King Felix has enjoyed in his career, the Angels are one of the few teams that have given him problems. Hernandez is just 3-4 with a 4.79 ERA in nine starts versus Anaheim. The UNDER is 6-3-1 in Hernandez's last 10 starts.
Mariners are 11-28 in the last 39 meetings.
The OVER is 8-1 in Seattle's last 9 games as an underdog.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Angels (-150, O/U 7.5): Ervin Santana continues to make his case for Cy Young consideration with a 13-5 record and 3.45 ERA on the year. However, he's been a little shaky over his last four starts, giving up 13 runs in 27 innings of work, and that includes a shutout in there. Santana has done well in his career against Seattle, compiling a 5-2 record and holding Mariner hitters to a .232 average. In Santana's last five appearances, the UNDER has dominated, going 4-1.
Angels are 15-3 in their last 18 home games.
The OVER is 7-2 in LA's last 9 games overall.
Key Injuries - C Jeff Mathis (.212; eye) is OUT indefinitely.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers [10:10 PM ET]
Phillies: After struggling in his first two games with the Phillies, Joe Blanton has turned it on of late. In his last two starts, Blanton has allowed just five hits and one run over 14 innings. He also has 12 strikeouts in those two games. Blanton has started one game against the Dodgers back when he was a member of the Oakland A's, getting the win after pitching eight strong innings. Blanton's last two starts have easily gone UNDER, combining for a total of just five runs.
Phillies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.
The UNDER is 5-1-1 in Philadelphia's last 7 games overall.
Key Injuries - 3B Pedro Feliz (.256 back) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)
Dodgers (-120, O/U 8): Brad Penny had lost five decisions in a row and seven of eight before finally getting in the win column his last time out against the Giants. Penny went just five innings but got the win after allowing only one run. Despite his recent struggles, Penny has an impressive career record versus the Phillies, going 8-4 with a strong 3.33 ERA in 19 starts. Pitching at home hasn't been much of an advantage for Penny this season where he possesses an ERA of 5.07. Surprisingly, the UNDER is 4-2 in his last six starts.
Dodgers are 10-3 in their last 12 home games.
The OVER is 8-2-2 in the last 12 meetings.
Key Injuries - SS Nomar Garciaparra (.279; knee) has returned.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Ron Raymond’s 80% Club ATS Stats
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh: When CINCINNATI team played as a 120 to 140 road Underdog - After a division game - During the month of August; The OVER is 8-2-0 for the Reds in this spot.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta: When CHICAGO CUBS team played as a road team - 2nd game of a series -Before a non conference game:
New York Mets vs. Washington: When ANY MLB Team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Coming off vs. National League opponent - During the 2008 season - During a night game - Allowed 3 runs AGAINST in their last game; The UNDER is 16-7-2 for the Road Fave.
St.Louis vs. Florida: When ST LOUIS team played as a Road team - During a night game - Playing on Wednesday - Coming off a 1 game loss - Coming off a 1 run lost; The OVER is 10-3-0 for the Cards.
San Francisco vs. Houston: When HOUSTON team played as a home team - 3rd game of a series - During the month of August; The UNDER is 30-20-0 for the Astros in this role since ’97.
Arizona vs. Colorado: When COLORADO team Played as home team as a Favorite - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - 2nd game of a series; The Rockies are 21-8 SU in this situation.
Milwaukee vs. San Diego: When ANY MLB Team Played as Home team as a Underdog - Last 5 years - After a non division game - During a night game - Coming off a lost in game 1 of a series - Allowed 5 runs AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a 1 game loss; The UNDER is 15-4-0 for the Home Dog L5Y.
Philadelphia vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: When ANY MLB Team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Last 3 years - Vs NL Conference - Coming off a lost in game 2 of a series - Coming off a 1 game push; The Road Dog is 14-8 SU in this spot L3Y.
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota: When MINNESOTA team played as a -100 to -120 Home Favorite - After a non division game - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a Loss vs. AL EAST opponent - Coming off a Home loss; The UNDER is 8-2-0 for the Twins in this role.
Toronto vs. Detroit: When DETROIT team played as a Home team - Last 5 years - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a night game - Coming off a lost in game 2 of a series; The UNDER is 9-2-1 for the Tigers in this position L5Y.
Baltimore vs. Cleveland: When BALTIMORE team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a night game - Coming off vs. Left handed pitcher; The UNDER is 10-6-1 for the Orioles in this position.
Texas vs. Boston: When TEXAS team played as a 180 to 200 road Underdog - During a night game - Vs AL EAST opponent; The UNDER is 13-2-1 for the Rangers in this role since ’97.
Kansas City vs. Chicago White Sox: When ANY MLB Team played as a Home team - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Playing on Wednesday - Coming off a 2 game under - Coming off a Win vs. AL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a night game; The OVER is 9-5-1 for the Home Team in this position.
Tampa Bay vs. Oakland; When OAKLAND team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Total is between 7.5 to 8.0 - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a Win vs. AL EAST opponent - Coming off a Home win; The A’s are 9-2 SU in this spot.
Seattle vs. Los Angeles Angels: When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team Played as Home team as a Favorite - During a night game - Playing on Wednesday - Coming off a night game - Coming off vs. Left handed pitcher; The UNDER is 18-8-1 for the Angels in this role since ’97.