Hot Pitchers
-- Brewers are 4-1 in Suppan's last five road starts.
-- Johnson is 5-0, 1.67 in his last five starts.
-- Lincecum has 2.89 RA in his last four starts.
-- Sanchez won his first '08 start 12-2 (two runs/5.2 IP). Kendrick has 2.13 RA in his last two starts.
-- Lowe is 2-1, 2.33 in his last four starts.
-- Karstens shut Cubs out for six innings, winning his first start for Pirates, 3-0 at Wrigley.
-- Raysa re 8-1 at home when Kazmir starts.
-- Olsen is 2-0, 3.14 in his last couple starts. Santana has a 3.00 RA in his last four starts.
-- Blackburn is 2-2, 3.22 in his last six starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Reds are 0-7 when Bailey starts (0-5, 8.71).
-- Marquis is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts. Astros are 3-10 on the road when Backe starts.
-- James is 0-3, 11.37 in his last three starts.
-- Martinez has 6.75 RA in his last six starts. Baek is 1-2, 6.00 in his last four starts.
-- Pineiro is 0-1, 8.31 in his last four starts.
-- Rockies are 1-4 in last five Francis starts (1-2, 6.67). Perez has 6.81 RA in his last seven road starts.
-- Indians lost six of Sowers' seven road starts.
-- Mariners are 2-7 at home when Washburn starts.
-- Gio Gonzalez finally makes his Oakland debut; he was 8-7, 4.24 in 22 starts at AAA Sacramento. Marcum is 0-2, 9.15 in his last four starts.
-- Ponson allowed seven runs in 5+ IP vs Texas July 2; he made nine starts for Rangers this spring before they dumped him due to off-field concerns. Hunter allowed six runs in five IP in his first 2008 start, a game Rangers later won, 9-8.
-- Hochevar is 1-4, 7.36 in his last six starts. Red Sox lost seven of last eight Wakefield road starts.
-- Danks has 7.23 RA in his last four starts. Verlander is 1-3, 7.48 against the White Sox this season.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs won eight of their last ten games. Astros won seven of their last nine games.
-- Phillies won seven of their last nine games. Florida is 9-4 in its last thirteen road games.
-- Dodgers are 8-5 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Nationals won four of last five games. Colorado is 12-3 in its last fifteen home games.
-- Diamondbacks are 11-4 in their last fifteen games.
-- Toronto is 12-4 in its last sixteen home games.
-- Rays are 40-10 in last 50 home games.
-- Rangers are 10-5 in their last fifteen home games.
-- Red Sox won four of their last five games. Royals won seven of their last nine games.
-- Mariners won last three games, scoring 27 runs.
Cold Teams
-- Brewers lost seven of their last ten games. Reds lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Mets lost five of seven games last week. Padres lost five of their last six games.
-- Cardinals lost six of their last eight home games.
-- Pirates are 3-8 since the Nady/Marte trade.
-- Braves lost eight of their last eleven games. Giants lost eight of last twelve home games.
-- Indians lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Oakland is 2-17 in its last nineteen games.
-- Bronx lost seven of its last ten games.
-- White Sox lost six of their last nine games. Tigers lost five games in row, allowing 39 runs.
-- Orioles are 6-9 in their last fifteen games. Angels lost three of their last four games.
-- Minnesota lost three of its last four games.
Totals
-- Seven of last nine Cub games went over the total.
-- Over is 14-5-2 in Florida's last twenty-one road games.
-- Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Milwaukee road games.
-- Over is 10-3 in Mets' last thirteen games.
-- Five of last seven Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six games at Coors Field.
-- Over is 4-2 in Arizona's last six home games.
-- Under is 8-3 in Giants' last eleven games.
-- Under is 13-1-1 in Oakland's last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 6-2 in Cleveland's last eight road games.
-- Over is 10-1 in last eleven Bronx games.
-- Under is 5-2 in Boston's last seven road games.
-- Over is 6-1 in White Sox' last seven home games.
-- Over is 21-7-1 in Orioles' last 29 road games.
-- Six of last eight Minnesota road games went over the total.
Umpires
-- Mil-Cin-- Six of last eight Layne games went over the total.
-- Hst-Chi-- Underdog is 5-1 in last six Foster games; the under is 11-4 in his last fifteen games behind dish.
-- Pitt-Az-- Over is 9-3 in last dozen Timmons games.
-- Atl-SF-- Home side is 15-6 in last 21 Cousins games.
-- Fla-Phil-- Last five Iassogna games all went over the total.
-- SD-NY-- Six of last nine Dreckman games stayed under total.
-- LA-StL-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Guccione games.
-- Wsh-Col-- Over is 13-5 in last 18 McClelland games.
-- Cle-TB-- Under is 7-3 in West's last ten games.
-- Blt-LA-- Under is 10-3 in last thirteen Runge games.
-- Min-Sea-- Three of last four Marsh games stayed under.
-- A's-Tor-- Over is 11-3-1 in last fifteen Holbrook games.
-- NY-Tex-- Under is 14-3-1 in last eighteen Davidson games.
-- Bos-KC-- Underdog won eight of last ten Demuth games.
-- Det-Chi-- Four of last five Hallion games stayed under total.
Trend Sheet
12:35 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
12:40 PM CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
Cleveland is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Cleveland is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games when playing Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland
2:20 PM HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
3:35 PM BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
Baltimore is 1-5-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Baltimore is 1-6-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-1-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
LA Angels are 15-4-1 SU in their last 20 games
3:40 PM PITTSBURGH vs. ARIZONA
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
3:45 PM ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
San Francisco is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
4:40 PM MINNESOTA vs. SEATTLE
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
7:05 PM FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Florida
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
7:07 PM OAKLAND vs. TORONTO
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oakland
7:10 PM SAN DIEGO vs. NY METS
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
8:05 PM NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road
NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
Texas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing NY Yankees
8:10 PM BOSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
8:11 PM DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
8:15 PM LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
9:05 PM WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
Colorado is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
MILWAUKEE (63 - 51) at CINCINNATI (52 - 62) - 12:35 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (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 90-131 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-125 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 65-99 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 109-117 (-28.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-38 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SUPPAN is 18-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 52-62 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-34 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 51-60 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-42 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-35 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 6-5 (+1.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)
JEFF SUPPAN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.1 units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAILEY is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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HOUSTON (54 - 58) at CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 46) - 2:20 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-46 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-16 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 66-42 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MARQUIS is 20-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 33-27 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 9-3 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 113-96 (-41.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 133-185 (-64.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 367-340 (-74.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 444-482 (-120.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 465-448 (-102.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MARQUIS is 11-23 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 49-59 (-33.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 21-37 (-31.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-5 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)
BRANDON BACKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BACKE is 2-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)
JASON MARQUIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARQUIS is 8-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 11-9 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+0.9 units)
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PITTSBURGH (51 - 62) at ARIZONA (59 - 54) - 3:40 PM
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. RANDY JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 74-143 (-37.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 74-143 (-37.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-81 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 152-130 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 152-127 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-66 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 82-52 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-31 (+7.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 17-23 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 36-39 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
JEFF KARSTENS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
RANDY JOHNSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
JOHNSON is 8-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 0.842.
His team's record is 8-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-11. (-11.8 units)
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ATLANTA (52 - 61) at SAN FRANCISCO (47 - 65) - 3:45 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 52-61 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-36 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 4-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 51-59 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 15-25 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 6-17 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 10-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 21-15 (+18.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 118-156 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-35 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-29 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-35 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-41 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
CHUCK JAMES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
JAMES is 1-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LINCECUM is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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FLORIDA (60 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 51) - 7:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-15 (+18.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 109-82 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KENDRICK is 28-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENDRICK is 28-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENDRICK is 15-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 60-53 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 27-21 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 27-27 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 25-18 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 59-51 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 44-41 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 44-36 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 22-19 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 236-247 (+45.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-4 (+4.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 10.61 and a WHIP of 2.358.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)
KYLE KENDRICK vs. FLORIDA since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
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SAN DIEGO (43 - 70) at NY METS (59 - 53) - 7:10 PM
CHA SEUNG BAEK (R) vs. PEDRO MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 43-69 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-36 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 3-14 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-69 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-50 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-46 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-41 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-34 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-34 (-17.6 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.
NY METS are 15-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BAEK is 10-3 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 9-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 12-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 147-127 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 147-127 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-38 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 38-42 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 29-31 (-8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 (+3.9 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. NY METS since 1997
BAEK is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
PEDRO MARTINEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MARTINEZ is 6-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)
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LA DODGERS (56 - 56) at ST LOUIS (63 - 52) - 8:15 PM
DEREK LOWE (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 56-56 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-56 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 94-100 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 21-27 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-33 (-14.2 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.
ST LOUIS is 63-52 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-52 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-32 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PINEIRO is 1-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
DEREK LOWE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LOWE is 2-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.738.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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WASHINGTON (42 - 71) at COLORADO (52 - 63) - 9:05 PM
ODALIS PEREZ (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 42-71 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-68 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-52 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-45 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 86-56 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-16 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 108-98 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 81-66 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FRANCIS is 10-0 (+10.1 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. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 80-65 (+39.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-35 (+16.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-61 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-63 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 18-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 51-63 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
ODALIS PEREZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
PEREZ is 6-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 8-9 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-6. (+4.5 units)
JEFF FRANCIS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
FRANCIS is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
CLEVELAND (49 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (67 - 45) - 12:40 PM
JEREMY SOWERS (L) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 49-63 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-37 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 67-45 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-17 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-18 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-20 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-14 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
KAZMIR is 32-15 (+22.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 40-59 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-42 (-20.5 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.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
JEREMY SOWERS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SOWERS is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KAZMIR is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.820.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
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BALTIMORE (54 - 58) at LA ANGELS (70 - 43) - 3:35 PM
GARRETT OLSON (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 10-25 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 86-150 (-40.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 70-43 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 31-13 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 65-38 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-8 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 54-58 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-48 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-40 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (-0.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
GARRETT OLSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
OLSON is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
ERVIN SANTANA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SANTANA is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)
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MINNESOTA (62 - 51) at SEATTLE (44 - 69) - 4:40 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 68-61 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-51 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 44-69 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-34 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-65 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 32-47 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHBURN is 23-31 (-22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 3-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
JARROD WASHBURN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WASHBURN is 6-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 10-5 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.1 units)
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OAKLAND (53 - 59) at TORONTO (57 - 56) - 7:07 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)
GIO GONZALEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
SHAUN MARCUM vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MARCUM is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
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NY YANKEES (61 - 52) at TEXAS (60 - 54) - 8:05 PM
SIDNEY PONSON (R) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 61-52 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-67 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 138-107 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 36-39 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 24-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 60-54 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 31-24 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 54-48 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 45-36 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 47-32 (+24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 33-28 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 34-27 (+18.7 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.
NY YANKEES are 47-18 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-1 (+5.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
SIDNEY PONSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PONSON is 8-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 11-5 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-4. (+7.7 units)
TOMMY HUNTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (65 - 49) at KANSAS CITY (53 - 61) - 8:10 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-32 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 31-37 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-29 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WAKEFIELD is 30-45 (-18.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 51-52 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 109-146 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-37 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 38-13 (+22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-43 (-19.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 17-27 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
TIM WAKEFIELD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 7-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 9-6 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.8 units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. BOSTON since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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DETROIT (55 - 57) at CHI WHITE SOX (62 - 49) - 8:11 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 55-57 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 27-32 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 10-19 (-10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 11-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-29 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 25-31 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 15-28 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 3-11 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
VERLANDER is 9-14 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 3-10 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 9-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 62-49 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-16 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-20 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 58-36 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-23 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 13-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
DETROIT is 21-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 8-5 (+4.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 2-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.03 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 3-9 (-8.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-4. (+3.5 units)
JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)
National League
Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 12:35 ET
Jeff Suppan (R) vs. Homer Bailey (R)
Suppan: 18-6 TSR vs. division
Bailey: 0-7 TSR this season
Houston at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R)
Backe: Houston 28-12 Under vs. Cubs
Marquis: Cubs 23-8 as a home favorite of -125 to -175
Pittsburgh at Arizona, 3:40 ET
Jeff Karstens (R) vs. Randy Johnson (R)
Karstens: Pit 36-16 Over in road games
Johnson: 3-8 TSR at home off BB team wins
Atlanta at San Francisco, 3:45 ET
Chuck James (L) vs. Tim Lincecum (R)
James: Atl 1-11 Away after win by 4+ runs
Lincecum: SF 26-14 Over in day games
Florida at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Anibal Sanchez (R) vs. Kyle Kendrick (R)
Sanchez: Fla 19-4 Over as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Kendrick: 15-4 TSR in night games
San Diego at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Cha Seung Baek (R) vs. Pedro Martinez (R)
Baek: 7-2 TSR as road underdog
Martinez: Mets 25-12 Over when the total is 8 to 8.5
LA Dodgers at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Joel Piniero (R)
Lowe: Dodgers 1-7 at St. Louis
Piniero: 12-6 TSR as an underdog
Washington at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Odalis Perez (L) vs. Jeff Francis (L)
Perez: Washington 1-8 at Colorado
Francis: 8-0 Over at home vs. NL East
American League
Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 12:40 ET
Jeremy Sowers (R) vs. Scott Kazmir (R)
Sowers: 0-11 TSR as a road underdog
Kazmir: TB 21-2 as a home favorite of -150 or more
Baltimore at LA Angels, 3:35 ET
Garrett Olson (L) vs. Ervin Santana (R)
Olson: BAL 10-18 against Angels
Santana: LAA 17-4 revenging a loss
Minnesota at Seattle, 4:40 ET
Nick Blackburn (R) vs. Jarrod Washburn (L)
Blackburn: MIN 25-12 when the money line is -100 to -150
Washburn: SEA 4-19 after 2+ consecutive overs
Oakland at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Gio Gonzalez (L) vs. Shaun Marcum (R)
Gonzalez: OAK 4-1 UNDER in August
Marcum: 0-6 TSR against AL West
NY Yankees at Texas, 8:05 ET
Sidney Ponson (R) vs. Tommy Hunter (R)
Ponson: NYY 1-9 AWAY when the total is 10 or higher
Hunter: TEX 47-32 against right-handed starters
Boston at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Tim Wakefield (R) vs. Luke Hochevar (R)
Wakefield: 21-8 UNDER AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
Hochevar: 7-0 UNDER as a home underdog of +100 or higher
Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Justin Verlander (R) vs. John Danks (L)
Verlander: 3-10 TSR against AL Central
Danks: CHW 14-5 at home when the money line is +125 to -125
Ron Raymond's 80% Club Stats - August 6th
Here are today’s MLB baseball stats and trends for Wednesday, August 06, 2008. Please note these are not picks or recommendations, but simply statistical facts and to be used as FYI.
When DETROIT team Played as Road team as a Underdog - After a division game - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Scored 8 or less runs FOR in their last game - Coming off a 2 run lost
SU Record: 7-8-0
O/U/P Record: 12-3-0
When DETROIT team played as a Road team - After a division game - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a night game - Coming off a 2 run lost
SU Record: 6-6-0
O/U/P Record: 10-2-0
When TEXAS team Played as Home team as a Underdog - During the month of August - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off vs. Left handed pitcher - Coming off a night game
SU Record: 3-8-0
O/U/P Record: 9-1-1
When NY YANKEES team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs AL WEST opponent - Coming off a Loss vs. AL WEST opponent - Coming off a 2 game losing streak
SU Record: 12-3-0
O/U/P Record: 3-11-1
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 Home Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite - Coming off a Home loss
SU Record: 9-1-0
O/U/P Record: 2-8-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite - Coming off a night game
SU Record: 28-6-0
O/U/P Record: 11-22-1
When ST LOUIS team played as a Home team - Last 5 years - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a 1 game win - Allowed 4 runs AGAINST in their last game
SU Record: 9-1-0
O/U/P Record: 3-7-0
When TAMPA BAY team played as a Home team - Before a non division game - Vs AL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Allowed 4 runs or more AGAINST in their last game
SU Record: 4-7-0
O/U/P Record: 2-8-1
When TAMPA BAY team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 3 years - Vs Non Division Opponent - Coming off a night game - Coming off a Win vs. AL CENTRAL opponent
SU Record: 12-2-0
O/U/P Record: 6-7-1
When COLORADO team played as a Home team - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a Win vs. NL EAST opponent - Allowed 2 runs or more AGAINST in their last game
SU Record: 7-4-0
O/U/P Record: 9-2-0
When DETROIT team played as a road team - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Before a non conference game
SU Record: 10-2-0
O/U/P Record: 8-4-0
When TEXAS team played as a home team - During a night game - Total is between 12.5 to 13.0
SU Record: 3-8-0
O/U/P Record: 1-9-1
When TEXAS team played as a home team - Total is between 12.5 to 13.0 - During a night game
SU Record: 3-8-0
O/U/P Record: 1-9-1
When OAKLAND team Played as road team as a Underdog - 3rd game of a series - During the 2008 season
SU Record: 2-10-0
O/U/P Record: 1-11-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Vs AL Conference - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0
SU Record: 12-3-0
O/U/P Record: 8-7-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Total is 9.5 - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0
SU Record: 12-1-0
O/U/P Record: 7-6-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Vs Non Division Opponent
SU Record: 10-2-0
O/U/P Record: 6-6-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Before a non division game
SU Record: 9-2-0
O/U/P Record: 5-6-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Total is 9.5
SU Record: 12-1-0
O/U/P Record: 7-6-0
When NY METS team played as a -180 to -200 home Favorite - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Before a non division game
SU Record: 19-12-0
O/U/P Record: 6-24-1
When NY METS team played as a home team - During the 2008 season - Total is 8.5
SU Record: 9-2-0
O/U/P Record: 6-5-0
When PHILADELPHIA team played as a -140 to -160 home Favorite - Playing on Wednesday - Vs Division Opponent
SU Record: 5-5-0
O/U/P Record: 8-2-0
TORONTO When ANY MLB Team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 3 years - During the month of August - Playing on Wednesday - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Allowed 3 runs AGAINST in their last game - Allowed 3 runs or more AGAINST in their last game
SU Record: 10-6-0
O/U/P Record: 3-13-0
COLORADO When ANY MLB Team played as a -180 to -200 Home Favorite - Coming off vs. National League opponent - During a night game - Playing on Wednesday - Coming off a Win vs. NL EAST opponent
SU Record: 15-3-0
O/U/P Record: 10-7-1
COLORADO When ANY MLB Team played as a -180 to -200 Home Favorite - Last 4 years - Vs Non Division Opponent - Vs NL EAST opponent - Coming off a Win vs. NL EAST opponent
SU Record: 19-4-0
O/U/P Record: 10-13-0
ARIZONA When ANY MLB Team played as a -220 to -240 Home Favorite - Last 5 years - 3rd game of a series - Before a conference game - Scored 3 or less runs FOR in their last game
SU Record: 18-3-0
O/U/P Record: 12-7-2
Tips and Trends
Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 2:20 PM ET]
Astros: Brandon Backe has earned just one win in his last seven starts heading into this meeting with the Cubs. Houston is 3-4 in those games, dropping two of Backe's last three away from home as well. He is 3-6 in 13 road starts with a 4.50 ERA after walking away with a no-decision in an eventual 6-4 loss at Milwaukee on July 26. Backe is 2-2 lifetime vs. Chicago with a 4.75 ERA.
Astros are 3-9 in the last 12 meetings at Chicago.
Astros are 3-10 in Backe's last 13 road starts.
Key Injuries - OF Michael Bourn (.235; ankle) is day-to-day.
SS Miguel Tejada (.281; rest) is NOT expected to start.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
Cubs (-190, O/U 10): Jason Marquis could be on the verge of losing his spot in the starting rotation if he continues to pitch poorly. Chicago is 2-4 in Marquis' last six starts, including 2-2 at home, where he is 3-4 with an inflated 5.68 ERA. The Cubs did not score a run for him in his last outing against Pittsburgh on Friday, as he gave up all three runs in six innings of a 3-0 loss. Marquis is 8-5 during his career against the Astros with a 5.20 ERA.
Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 games on grass.
The UNDER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Key Injuries - Closer Kerry Wood (24 saves; finger) has returned.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6
Florida Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies [7:05 PM ET]
Marlins: Anibal Sanchez makes his second start of the season and first on the road against a team he has struggled against in two career starts. Sanchez missed most of last season and the first first few months of this season due to a shoulder injury after throwing a no-hitter as a rookie in 2006. He gave up two runs and six hits in 5.2 innings of a 12-2 victory on Thursday in his first start and is 0-1 lifetime vs. Philadelphia with a 10.61 ERA.
Marlins are 11-4 in their last 15 games as an underdog.
The OVER is 40-18-6 in Florida's last 64 road games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Phillies (-150, O/U 10.5): Kyle Kendrick will try to build off his first win in five starts when he faces the Marlins for the second time in four outings. Kendrick got hammered by the Marlins in the last meeting on July 19, surrendering seven runs and 10 hits in 4.1 innings of a 9-5 loss. However, he has rebounded in his last two starts, allowing three runs in 12.2 innings with three walks and six strikeouts. Kendrick is 3-3 in 10 home starts with a 4.33 ERA.
Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 games overall.
The OVER is 10-3 in Philadelphia's last 13 games as a favorite.
Key Injuries - 3B Pedro Feliz (.256 back) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)
New York Yankees at Texas Rangers [ESPN | 8:05 PM ET]
Yankees (-135, O/U 12.5): Sidney Ponson is coming off arguably his best start of the season even though it resulted in a loss. Ponson allowed just two hits in seven scoreless innings against the Angels on Friday, but New York did not score a run and gave up one in the top of the ninth for a 1-0 loss. He will be facing his former team for the second time in six starts after giving up seven runs and nine hits in five innings of an 18-7 victory back on July 2. Ponson is 3-2 in five road starts with a 4.06 ERA, and opponents are hitting .315 against him away from home.
Yankees are 45-16 in their last 61 Wednesday games.
The OVER is 10-1 in New York's last 11 games overall.
Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (.268; shoulder) is OUT for the season.
PROJECTED SCORE: 8 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Rangers: Tommy Hunter will look for some major improvement in his second career start when he faces a lethal offensive team in the Yankees. Hunter served up two homers and six runs total to the Blue Jays in a 9-8 victory on Saturday, walking away with a no-decision after five innings. He walked two and struck out four in his major-league debut, as the Rangers scored three times in the bottom of the ninth inning to pull off the win.
Rangers are 8-21 in the last 29 meetings at Texas.
The OVER is 11-2-1 in Texas' last 14 games overall.
Key Injuries - OF Milton Bradley (.320; quad) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 7