Hot Pitchers
-- Cubs won eight of last nine Lilly home starts. Cardinals won eight of eleven Looper road starts.
-- Phillies won all three Blanton starts, scoring 22 runs. Maholm has a 3.06 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Astros won both Wolf starts (1-0, 3.86).
-- Marlins won six of last seven Nolasco road starts. Perez has a 2.17 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Sabathia is 5-0, 2.25 in six starts for Milwaukee. Balestar has a 2.38 RA in his last two starts.
-- Rusch is 3-0, 3.67 in his last five starts. Peavy is 3-2, 1.98 in his last six starts.
-- Campillo is 3-0, 1.26 in his last five starts.
-- Orioles are 7-3 in Guthrie's last ten home starts.
-- Detroit won six of last eight Rogers home starts.
-- Twins won five of last seven Slowey road starts.
-- Davies is 2-0, 3.48 in his last two starts.
-- Red Sox won last five Lester starts (4-0, 2.15).
-- Shields is 2-1, 2.79 in his last four starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Cueto is 0-3, 6.90 in his last five starts.
-- Arizona lost last three Davis home starts (0-2, 6.00).
-- Penny was 0-5, 7.42 in his last five starts. Giants are 2-10 at home when Zito is the starting pitcher.
-- Texas is 0-4 in Mendoza road starts (0-2, 16.20).
-- Rogers is 2-3, 6.06 in his last six starts. Braden is 1-2, 5.28 in three starts for Oakland.
-- Anthony Reyes is 10-24, 5.38 in 38 big league starts; he was 2-14 for Cardinals two years ago- since being traded to Indian organization, he was 2-0, 2.77 in two starts at AAA Buffalo. Purcey is 1-2, 10.29 in his last three starts.
-- Buehrle is 2-4, 5.89 in his last six starts.
-- Weaver has 7.24 RA in his last three starts. Kennedy is 0-3 in eight starts, with a 7.79 RA- his last start was May 27.
-- Mariners lost seven of last eight Silva home starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs won nine of their last eleven games. Cardinals are 9-3 in last dozen road series openers.
-- Astros won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Florida is 10-5 in its last fifteen road games.
-- Nationals won six of last seven games.
-- Giants won four of their last six games.
-- Toronto is 14-4 in its last eighteen home games.
-- Red Sox won five of their last six road games.
-- Angels are 11-3 in their last fourteen home games.
-- Mariners won four of their last five games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost four of their last five games.
-- Mets lost six of their last nine games.
-- Reds lost eleven of their last thirteen games.
-- Brewers lost eight of their last ten home games.
-- Padres lost six of their last eight games.
-- Rockies lost three of last four, including twice on Thursday. Padres lost six of their last eight games.
-- Braves lost nine of their last thirteen games. Arizona is 2-4 in its last six games, scoring four runs in last two.
-- Dodgers lost four of their last five road games.
-- Orioles lost five of their last six home games.
-- Oakland is 2-18 in its last twenty games.
-- Indians lost six of last eight road games.
-- Royals are 6-11 in last seventeen home series openers. Twins are 4-8 in their last dozen road games.
-- Bronx lost seven of its last eleven games.
-- White Sox are 4-6 in their last ten games. Tigers lost six games in row, allowing 44 runs.
-- Rays are 4-10 in their last fourteen road games.
Totals
-- Six of last eight Lilly starts went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Maholm starts.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Cueto starts.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Nolasco starts.
-- Last six games at Miller Park went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0 in Peavy's last six starts.
-- Four of last five Davis starts went over the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in Penny's last thirteen starts.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Mendoza starts.
-- Under is 14-2-1 in Oakland's last seventeen road games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Purcey starts this season.
-- Three of last four Davies starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-2 in White Sox' last nine home games.
-- Over is 10-3 in last thirteen Bronx games.
-- Four of last five Shields starts stayed under the total.
Trend Sheet
2:20 PM ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 5-13 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 6-13 SU in their last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games
7:05 PM OAKLAND vs. DETROIT
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:05 PM PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
7:05 PM TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 9 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:07 PM CLEVELAND vs. TORONTO
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Cleveland's last 23 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Toronto's last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland
7:10 PM FLORIDA vs. NY METS
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Florida's last 18 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Mets's last 18 games when playing Florida
7:10 PM HOUSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
8:05 PM WASHINGTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
8:10 PM MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
8:11 PM BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Boston is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Boston
9:05 PM SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing San Diego
9:40 PM ATLANTA vs. ARIZONA
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
10:05 PM NY YANKEES vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing LA Angels
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games
10:10 PM TAMPA BAY vs. SEATTLE
Tampa Bay is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
10:15 PM LA DODGERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 3-14 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
ST LOUIS (64 - 53) at CHICAGO CUBS (69 - 46) - 2:20 PM
BRADEN LOOPER (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-46 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-16 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-53 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-25 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 88-60 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 64-53 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-21 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 114-96 (-40.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 134-185 (-63.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 445-482 (-119.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
BRADEN LOOPER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOOPER is 2-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.85 and a WHIP of 0.971.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)
TED LILLY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LILLY is 4-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)
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PITTSBURGH (52 - 62) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 52) - 7:05 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 75-143 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 75-143 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-81 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-15 (+19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-32 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BLANTON is 1-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
PAUL MAHOLM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAHOLM is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.370.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)
JOE BLANTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
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HOUSTON (55 - 59) at CINCINNATI (52 - 64) - 7:10 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 317-323 (-66.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 51-65 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 42-27 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 52-64 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-26 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-62 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-43 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-37 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 19-33 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CUETO is 2-8 (-8.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
RANDY WOLF vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOLF is 7-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 0.996.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-4. (+4.6 units)
JOHNNY CUETO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CUETO is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.92 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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FLORIDA (61 - 54) at NY METS (60 - 54) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. OLIVER PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 61-54 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 28-28 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 26-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 60-52 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 44-42 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 23-20 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 237-248 (+46.7 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 15-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 9-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 14-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-7 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 8-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 60-54 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 56-56 (-23.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 60-54 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 38-39 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 39-43 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 29-32 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-4 (-0.4 Units) against FLORIDA this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. NY METS since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 9.13 and a WHIP of 2.239.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
OLIVER PEREZ vs. FLORIDA since 1997
PEREZ is 5-3 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 10-3 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.7 units)
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WASHINGTON (44 - 71) at MILWAUKEE (64 - 51) - 8:05 PM
COLLIN BALESTER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-71 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-64 (-30.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-52 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 59-30 (+22.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 63-49 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-41 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 110-117 (-27.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-72 (-31.2 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.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
COLLIN BALESTER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
C.C. SABATHIA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SABATHIA is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.228.
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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SAN DIEGO (44 - 71) at COLORADO (52 - 65) - 9:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. GLENDON RUSCH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 44-70 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-37 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 44-70 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 30-50 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-24 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-41 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 17-9 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-58 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games 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 51-65 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 18-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 14-24 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 51-65 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 32-51 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 24-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
RUSCH is 43-61 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RUSCH is 43-61 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-4 (+2.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)
JAKE PEAVY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PEAVY is 4-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 6-9 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.7 units)
GLENDON RUSCH vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RUSCH is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)
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ATLANTA (53 - 62) at ARIZONA (59 - 56) - 9:40 PM
JORGE CAMPILLO (R) vs. DOUG DAVIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 53-62 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 102-109 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-37 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 52-60 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 35-43 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 6-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 152-129 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 111-89 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 82-54 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIS is 13-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 19-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 19-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 15-5 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-56 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 74-74 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 67-72 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 36-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
JORGE CAMPILLO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CAMPILLO is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
DOUG DAVIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DAVIS is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)
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LA DODGERS (57 - 57) at SAN FRANCISCO (48 - 65) - 10:15 PM
BRAD PENNY (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 57-57 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 57-57 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 647-533 (+89.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 125-81 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 65-36 (+20.3 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.
PENNY is 26-9 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 119-156 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-16 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-32 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ZITO is 18-27 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 18-27 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-3 (+1.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)
BRAD PENNY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PENNY is 4-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.198.
His team's record is 8-10 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.3 units)
BARRY ZITO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ZITO is 4-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.2 units)
TEXAS (60 - 56) at BALTIMORE (54 - 59) - 7:05 PM
LUIS MENDOZA (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 54-59 (+3.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-49 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-33 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-41 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 60-56 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 29-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 40-30 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 54-50 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 45-38 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 47-34 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 34-22 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 3-13 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-42 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 86-151 (-41.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
LUIS MENDOZA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MENDOZA is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TEXAS since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)
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OAKLAND (53 - 61) at DETROIT (56 - 58) - 7:05 PM
DALLAS BRADEN (L) vs. KENNY ROGERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 53-61 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 45-60 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-55 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 25-35 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 21-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ROGERS is 197-146 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 112-57 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 46-20 (+20.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 34-17 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 43-23 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROGERS is 32-13 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 197-121 (+64.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
DETROIT is 56-58 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 27-33 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 12-23 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
ROGERS is 2-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
DALLAS BRADEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
BRADEN is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 12.34 and a WHIP of 2.142.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
KENNY ROGERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ROGERS is 12-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 16-10 (+8.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-13. (-1.1 units)
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CLEVELAND (49 - 64) at TORONTO (59 - 56) - 7:07 PM
ANTHONY REYES (R) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 49-64 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-26 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-38 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-42 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-36 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-28 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
REYES is 4-16 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REYES is 2-11 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 64-48 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 60-28 (+23.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-41 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 108-120 (-31.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-29 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
ANTHONY REYES vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
DAVID PURCEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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MINNESOTA (63 - 51) at KANSAS CITY (53 - 62) - 8:10 PM
KEVIN SLOWEY (R) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 51-53 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 109-147 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-51 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-20 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-33 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-36 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-26 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-26 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-44 (-20.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 17-28 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-47 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-2 (+5.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)
KEVIN SLOWEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SLOWEY is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
KYLE DAVIES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DAVIES is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)
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BOSTON (66 - 49) at CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 50) - 8:11 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 25-32 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 22-30 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 6-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 63-50 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-0 (+6.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-17 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-37 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 20-7 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-37 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LESTER is 26-9 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 16-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 20-6 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 19-6 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JON LESTER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LESTER is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUEHRLE is 5-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-4.1 units)
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NY YANKEES (63 - 52) at LA ANGELS (71 - 43) - 10:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 158-123 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 19-27 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 140-107 (-20.3 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 in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 71-43 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-13 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 178-129 (+43.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 66-38 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 50-34 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 50-35 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-28 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 14-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY YANKEES are 40-21 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
JERED WEAVER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WEAVER is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
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TAMPA BAY (68 - 46) at SEATTLE (45 - 70) - 10:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 72-143 (-44.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-123 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-60 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-43 (-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.
TAMPA BAY is 68-46 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-30 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 45-70 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 24-35 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 40-66 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 31-48 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 33-48 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 16-28 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHIELDS is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.57 and a WHIP of 0.783.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.0 units)
CARLOS SILVA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SILVA is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
Ron Raymond's 80% Club Stats - August 8th
Here are today’s MLB Baseball stats and trends using our 80% Club stats.
When TAMPA BAY team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Coming off vs. American League opponent - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a night game - Coming off vs. Right handed pitcher.
SU Record: 6-5-0
O/U/P Record: 0-11-0
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a Home team - Vs AL Conference - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a day game - Coming off a 1 game win.
SU Record: 8-2-0
O/U/P Record: 5-5-0
When TORONTO team Played as Home team as a Favorite - After a non division game - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Allowed 4 runs AGAINST in their last game.
SU Record: 12-2-0
O/U/P Record: 5-9-0
When OAKLAND team played as a Road team - Playing on Friday - Before a non division game - Scored 4 or less runs FOR in their last game - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog.
SU Record: 6-7-0
O/U/P Record: 2-10-1
When OAKLAND team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Coming off vs. American League opponent - Coming off a Loss vs. AL EAST opponent - Coming off 1 over.
SU Record: 8-13-0
O/U/P Record: 4-17-0
When TORONTO team played as a -120 to -140 home Favorite - During the 2008 season - Before a non division game.
SU Record: 9-6-0
O/U/P Record: 3-12-0
When DETROIT team played as a home team - During the 2008 season - 1st game of a series.
SU Record: 8-8-0
O/U/P Record: 12-3-1
When NY YANKEES team played as a 120 to 140 road Underdog - Vs. Right handed pitchers - During a night game.
SU Record: 9-6-0
O/U/P Record: 12-2-1
When BALTIMORE team Played as home team as a Favorite - Last 2 years - Playing on Friday.
SU Record: 15-3-0
O/U/P Record: 10-7-1
When NY METS team played as a -120 to -140 home Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is 8.5.
SU Record: 33-8-0
O/U/P Record: 21-20-0
When PHILADELPHIA team played as a -160 to -180 home Favorite - Playing on Friday - Vs Non Division Opponent.
SU Record: 10-2-0
O/U/P Record: 5-7-0
When PHILADELPHIA team played as a -160 to -180 home Favorite - 1st game of a series - Vs NL CENTRAL opponent.
SU Record: 6-5-0
O/U/P Record: 2-9-0
ARIZONA When ANY MLB Team played as a -120 to -140 Home Favorite - During the 2008 season - 2nd game of a series - Coming off a 2 game losing streak - Coming off vs. Right handed pitcher.
SU Record: 13-3-0
O/U/P Record: 9-6-1
FLORIDA When ANY MLB Team played as a 100 to 120 Road Underdog - After a conference game - Playing on Friday - 1st game of a series - Coming off a 3 run win - Coming off a 1 game win.
SU Record: 11-5-0
O/U/P Record: 14-2-0
CHICAGO CUBS When ANY MLB Team played as a -140 to -160 Home Favorite - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Playing on Friday - Vs Division Opponent - Coming off a 2 game winning streak - Coming off a series win.
SU Record: 12-3-0
O/U/P Record: 6-9-0
Tips and Trends
Florida Marlins at New York Mets [7:05 PM ET]
Marlins: Ricky Nolasco will try to turn around a rough history against the Mets here in what could be his final visit to Shea Stadium. The Marlins visit New York to end the regular season in what could be a pivotal series, but this one is just as big for Nolasco & Co. He is 2-3 lifetime against the Mets with an inflated 8.13 ERA but has found success away from this season. Nolasco is 6-2 in 12 road starts with a 3.91 ERA with Florida winning his last six.
Marlins are 12-5 in their last 17 games as an underdog.
The UNDER is 5-1 in Florida's last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Mets (-140, O/U 8.5): To say Oliver Perez has been inconsistent this season would be a serious understatement. Then again, you can also argue he's been pretty consistent. How's that? Perez is 7-7 in 23 starts with a 4.12 ERA and 1-2 in four starts since the All-Star break with one no-decision. He has pitched slightly better at home this year, going 3-2 with a 3.99 ERA in 10 starts. Perez has also gone 5-3 in 13 career starts vs. Florida with a 4.65 ERA.
Mets are 13-3 in their last 16 home games.
The OVER is 7-3 New York's last 10 games overall.
Key Injuries - 1B Carlos Delgado (.264; rest) is expected to return.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox [NESN | 8:11 PM ET]
Red Sox (-115, O/U 9): Jon Lester has gone unbeaten in his last 11 starts, winning seven decisions during that stretch. In the process, Lester has seen his ERA dip from 3.67 to 3.14. He beat the White Sox in his only career appearance against them, allowing two runs and six hits in six innings with a three walks and three strikeouts. Lester is 4-2 in 11 road starts this season with a 3.48 ERA.
Red Sox are 27-9 in Lester's last 36 starts overall.
The OVER is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Key Injuries - 1B Kevin Youkilis (.317; hand) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
White Sox: Mark Buehrle should be happy to be back home after getting drilled in his last two starts - both on the road. Buehrle surrendered a season-high 14 hits last time out against the Royals, including two homers as part of eight runs in just 4.1 innings. He has won his last two home starts though, giving up four runs combined over 14.1 innings. In fact, Buehrle has pitched very well at U.S. Cellular Field this season with a 5-3 mark and 3.15 ERA.
White Sox are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings.
The OVER is 16-4-1 in Chicago's last 21 games overall.
Key Injuries - 3B Joe Crede (.255; back) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels [YES | 10:05 PM ET]
Yankees: Ian Kennedy gets the call here for the injured Joba Chamberlain, and he will be trying to earn a victory in his first start since May 27. New York has lost in five of Kennedy's last six trips to the mound, and he is 0-2 on the road with a lofty 7.30 ERA. He gave up four runs and four hits in three innings of a 10-9 loss at Baltimore in his last start.
The OVER is 10-3 in New York's last 13 games overall.
The OVER is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Key Injuries - C Ivan Rodriguez (.291; knee) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Angels (-160, O/U 9.5): Jered Weaver will try to rebound from a rough outing at New York on Saturday in this rematch. Weaver surrendered six runs and eight hits in five innings of an 8-2 loss to the Yankees, seeing his career numbers against them go to 2-1 in three starts with a 5.63 ERA. He has pitched solid at home this season with a 4-4 mark and a 3.69 ERA, and the Angels have won three of his last four there.
Angels are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
Angels are 16-5 in their last 21 games overall.
Key Injuries - 3B Maicer Izturis (.263; thumb) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)
National League
St Louis at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Braden Looper (R) vs. Ted Lilly (L)
Looper: STL 6-0 AWAY after scoring 1 run or less
Lilly: 8-1 OVER as a favorite of -125 to -175
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Paul Maholm (L) vs. Joe Blanton (R)
Maholm: PIT 10-4 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
Blanton: 1-8 TSR at home in night games
Houston at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Randy Wolf (L) vs. Johnny Cueto (R)
Wolf: HOU 69-48 after 3+ consecutive overs
Cueto: 2-8 TSR against the NL Central
Florida at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Ricky Nolasco (R) vs. Oliver Perez (L)
Nolasco: 8-2 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Perez: NYM 25-34 when the money line is -100 to -150
Washington at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Collin Balester (R) vs. CC Sabathia (L)
Balester: WAS 6-1 in August
Sabathia: MIL 27-41 on Friday
San Diego at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Glendon Rusch (L)
Peavy: SD 19-37 in AWAY games
Rusch: COL 17-9 as a home underdog of +100 to +125
Atlanta at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Jorge Campillo (R) vs. Doug Davis (R)
Campillo: ATL 6-18 AWAY after a team win
Davis: 12-2 TSR as a favorite of -110 or higher
LA Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Brad Penny (R) vs. Barry Zito (R)
Penny: LAD 21-8 after 2 straight games without error
Zito: 1-10 TSR as a home underdog of +100 or higher
American League
Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Luis Mendoza (R) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (R)
Mendoza: TEX 31-8 after having lost 2 of their last 3
Guthrie: BAL 3-13 at home in August
Oakland at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Dallas Braden (L) vs. Kenny Rogers (L)
Braden: OAK 8-24 in the second half
Rogers: 87-37 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Cleveland at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Anthony Reyes (R) vs. David Purcey (L)
Reyes: CLE 7-22 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Purcey: TOR 22-7 at home against AL Central
Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Kevin Slowey (R) vs. Kyle Davies (R)
Slowey: MIN 9-2 when playing with a day off
Davies: KC 1-8 in home games revenging a loss
Boston at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Jon Lester (L) vs. Mark Buehrle (L)
Lester: 15-2 TSR in second half
Buehrle: 9-1 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125
NY Yankees at LA Angels, 8:10 ET
Ian Kennedy (R) vs. Jered Weaver (R)
Kennedy: NYY 15-23 after having won 2 of their last 3
Weaver: LAA 24-13 against AL East
Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 ET
James Shields (R) vs. Carlos Silva (R)
Shields: 11-0 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more
Silva: SEA 31-48 in night games