Trend Sheet
1:05 PM BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games at home
2:05 PM CINCINNATI vs. HOUSTON
Cincinnati is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Houston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
7:10 PM FLORIDA vs. ATLANTA
Florida is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Florida is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
7:10 PM LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
7:10 PM TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Tampa Bay is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
8:05 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
10:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
10:05 PM TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Texas's last 15 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Angels's last 15 games when playing Texas
Hot Pitchers
-- Dempster is 3-0, 2.21 in his last three starts. Hamels is 2-0 in his last three starts, with a 2.05 RA.
-- Bronx won five of last six Mussina home starts.
-- Litsch is 1-0, 0.00 (13 IP) in his last two starts, but Toronto lost his last six road starts. Litsch is a former Rays' batboy.
-- Jackson is 5-1, 2.86 in his last six starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Reds lost seven of last nine Harang road starts. Backe has a 10.17 RA in his last four starts.
-- Atlanta is 1-7 at home when Morton starts. Sanchez is 1-2 in his last four starts, with a 4.56 RA.
-- Kershaw has 6.86 RA in his last four road starts. Lannan has a 6.75 RA in his last six starts.
-- Lester is 2-2, 5.70 in his last four starts.
-- Eveland is 1-3, 7.88 in his last five starts. Twins lost last three Blackburn starts (0-1, 6.75).
-- Garland has a 6.80 RA in his last eight starts. McCarthy was on pitch count in his first start off DL, allowing one run in his four IP- he threw 75 pitches.
Hot Teams
-- Astros are 11-4 in last fifteen home games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last eleven games. Cubs are 16-4 in their last twenty games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Rays won nine of last twelve home games. Toronto won six of its last eight road games.
-- Rangers won their last three games, allowing seven runs.
Cold Teams
-- Reds lost three of their last four games.
-- Dodgers lost their last six games, scoring total of ten runs. Nationals lost 14 of their last 18 games, but won last two.
-- Braves lost 13 of their last 16 games. Marlins are 0-10 in the game after their last ten wins.
-- Bronx is 5-7 in its last dozen home games.
-- A's lost 11 of their last 14 home games. Twins lost four of last five games overall.
-- Angels lost eight of their last thirteen games.
Totals
-- Under is 10-2 in Cincinnati's last twelve road games.
-- Under is 4-0-1 when Sanchez is the starting pitcher.
-- Six of last eight Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Dempster starts.
-- Last six Boston games all went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten games at Tropicana Field.
-- Three of last four Blackburn starts went over the total.
-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Texas road games.
CINCINNATI (58 - 75) at HOUSTON (67 - 66) - 2:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. BRANDON BACKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 58-75 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 21-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 64-91 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-73 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-52 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 32-42 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 65-65 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 35-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 67-66 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 17-9 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BACKE is 28-10 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 13-2 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 28-10 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 16-4 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 444-515 (+44.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
HARANG is 50-39 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 16-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 48-38 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 13-6 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+7.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
AARON HARANG vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HARANG is 8-6 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.49 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 11-7 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.6 units)
BRANDON BACKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BACKE is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 1.482.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)
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FLORIDA (68 - 65) at ATLANTA (58 - 75) - 7:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 47-47 (+6.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 68-65 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 48-28 (+27.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 33-34 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 20-10 (+17.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 28-22 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 67-63 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 49-51 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 119-110 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-32 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-28 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 57-73 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 38-51 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 41-50 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 33-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 28-40 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 3-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 58-75 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 104-115 (-29.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-6 (+0.3 Units) against FLORIDA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.067.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
CHARLIE MORTON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MORTON is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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LA DODGERS (65 - 68) at WASHINGTON (48 - 85) - 7:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 65-68 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-38 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 2-10 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-68 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-47 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-64 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-85 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-70 (-33.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-38 (-21.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 48-82 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-61 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
LANNAN is 1-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-3 (+0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KERSHAW is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
JOHN LANNAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (73 - 60) at CHICAGO CUBS (83 - 50) - 8:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-19 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-46 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-50 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DEMPSTER is 99-90 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 57-33 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 86-78 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 26-13 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 119-90 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-189 (-57.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-55 (-33.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 455-486 (-117.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAMELS is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DEMPSTER is 3-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.603.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-1. (+10.0 units)
BOSTON (77 - 55) at NY YANKEES (70 - 62) - 1:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. MIKE MUSSINA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 25-31 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 31-35 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 23-6 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-42 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 184-124 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 28-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 14-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 18-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 26-10 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 70-62 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 24-30 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 66-59 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 145-113 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 38-39 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 29-31 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-6 (+2.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)
JON LESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LESTER is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
MIKE MUSSINA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MUSSINA is 15-16 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 22-23 (-10.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 25-18. (+5.3 units)
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TORONTO (68 - 64) at TAMPA BAY (80 - 51) - 7:10 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 80-51 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-21 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-19 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-20 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-20 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-35 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-22 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-32 (+22.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 47-32 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-24 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 67-51 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 54-44 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 125-91 (+30.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-33 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-4 (+6.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)
JESSE LITSCH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LITSCH is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
JACKSON is 1-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)
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MINNESOTA (75 - 58) at OAKLAND (61 - 72) - 10:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. DANA EVELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 205-132 (+64.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 52-38 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-16 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 75-58 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 137-158 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 73-73 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 126-142 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 43-46 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-112 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
DANA EVELAND vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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TEXAS (66 - 68) at LA ANGELS (80 - 52) - 10:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 74-45 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 56-39 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 80-52 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-15 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 20-15 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 60-62 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 50-50 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 51-42 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 34-35 (+6.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 35-34 (+12.6 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 66-68 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 33-35 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GARLAND is 7-15 (-13.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-5 (+0.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
JON GARLAND vs. TEXAS since 1997
GARLAND is 4-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.495.
His team's record is 5-12 (-9.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-5. (+5.5 units)
National League
Cincinnati at Houston, 2:05 ET
Aaron Harang (R) vs. Brandon Backe (R)
Harang: Cin 2-9 vs. Houston
Backe: 16-4 TSR at home off a win
Florida at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Anibal Sanchez (R) vs. Charlie Morton (R)
Sanchez: Fla 52-35 Over righties
Morton: 0-3 TSR, 10.25 L3 starts
LA Dodgers at Washington, 7:10 ET
Clayton Kershaw (L) vs. John Lannan (L)
Kershaw: LAD 2-10 Away in August
Lannan: Wash 7-18 at home vs. lefties
Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET WGN
Cole Hamels (L) vs. Ryan Dempster (R)
Hamels: Phi 19-14 as underdog of +150 or less
Dempster: Cubs 2-9 off shutout division win
American League
Boston at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
Jon Lester (L) vs. Mike Mussina (R)
Lester: 9-2 TSR as road underdog
Mussina: 9-1 Over in August
Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Jesse Litsch (R) vs. Edwin Jackson (R)
Litsch: 10-1 Under away when the total is 9 to 9.5
Jackson: TB 10-4 against Toronto
Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Nick Blackburn (R) vs. Dana Eveland (L)
Blackburn: MIN 34-16 as a favorite
Eveland: OAK 16-35 in second half
Texas at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Brandon McCarthy (R) vs. Jon Garland (R)
McCarthy: 11-1 Under as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Garland: 15-5 Under as a home favorite
Tips and Trends
Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 8:05 PM ET]
Phillies: Cole Hamels has emerged victorious in his last two starts, allowing just three runs over 15 innings. Hamels has been tough on the road this season, going 5-2 with a 3.40 ERA. Hamels has been extremely consistent over his last 10 starts, allowing three runs or less eight times. However, because of little run support from the Phillies offense, Hamels has only recorded three wins over that span. The UNDER is 4-1 in Hamels last five road starts.
Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-1 in Philadelphia's last 10 Thursday games.
Key Injuries - OF Geoff Jenkins (.246; hip) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Cubs (-145): Ryan Dempster has won three consecutive starts, and he?s been a machine in his last 10 outings, giving up more than two runs just once. Overall, the Cubs are 7-3 the last 10 times Dempster has taken the mound. He?s also almost unbeatable at home, going 12-2 with an impressive 2.66 ERA. Despite his strong efforts, the OVER has cashed in each of Dempster?s last two starts.
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 8-3-2 in the last 13 meetings at Chicago.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 5