Hot Pitchers
-- Padres won last four Stouffer starts (3-0, 2.96).
-- Bailey is 3-1, 2.20 in his last five starts.
-- Nationals won six of last eight Martin starts.
-- Hudson is 1-0, 3.64 in three starts for the Braves.
-- Norris is 2-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Lilly is 3-1, 1.37 in his last six starts. Cardinals won three of Smoltz' four starts (1-1, 3.27).
-- Padilla is 3-0, 2.42 in four starts for the Dodgers.
-- Guthrie is 3-2, 2.48 in his last five starts. Buchholz is 3-0, 1.59 in his last four starts.
-- Kazmir has a 2.33 RA in his first three starts for the Angels. Rangers are 8-3 in Hunter's last eleven starts (3-0, 4.43 last three).
-- Porcello is 3-0, 3.28 in his last four starts. Duensing is 3-0, 2.00 in six starts for the Twins.
-- Buehrle has a 2.77 RA in his last four starts.
-- Huff is 3-0, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- FHernandez is 3-0, 1.55 in his last four starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Morton is 0-2, 5.82 in his last three starts.
-- Vanden Hurk is 1-2, 6.46 in his last five starts.
-- Pelfrey is 1-2, 7.99 in his last four starts.
-- Happ is 0-2, 4.50 in his last couple starts.
-- Narveson allowed two runs in three IP (68 PT) in his first '09 start.
-- Marquis is 1-3, 6.08 in his last four starts. Mulvey allowed six runs in four IP in his first '09 start.
-- Dodgers are 3-0 vs JSanchez (0-2, 6.60) this season.
-- Shields has a 6.00 RA in his last seven starts. Richmond is 0-4, 7.48 in his last seven starts.
-- Royals lost last nine Hochevar starts (0-7, 8.57).
-- Anderson has a 6.88 RA in his last three starts.
-- Burnett is 1-3, 7.67 in his last five starts.
Hot Teams
-- Padres won last four road series (8-4 last 12 road games).
-- Cubs won seven of their last ten games.
-- Reds won their last four games, allowing 12 runs. Florida won seven of its last ten road games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last ten games.
-- Braves won their last seven games, outscoring foes 45-23.
-- Brewers are 6-4 in their last ten games.
-- Dodgers won five of their last six games. Giants won three of four.
-- Royals won eight of their last ten games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last eight games.
-- Twins won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- A's won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Bronx Bombers won seven of last ten games. Mariners won three of their last four games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost 17 of their last 19 games.
-- Nationals lost 10 of their last 12 road games. Mets lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Astros lost their last four games, scoring total of 11 runs. Cardinals lost five of their last six games.
-- Arizona lost 10 of its last 13 games. Rockies lost four of last five.
-- Orioles lost 16 of their last 24 home games.
-- Tigers lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Rays lost 13 of their last 15 games. Toronto is 5-13 in last 18 games.
-- Rangers lost their last four games, scoring one run. Angels lost four of their last six games.
-- White Sox lost three of their last four games.
-- Indians lost nine of their last ten games.
Totals
-- Over is 15-4 in San Diego's last nineteen road games.
-- Under is 11-4 in Cincinnati's last fifteen games.
-- Under is 6-2-3 in Mets' last eleven home games.
-- Six of Phillies' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cub games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Arizona's last eight games.
-- Seven of last nine Giant games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Baltimore games.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Tampa Bay games.
-- Eight of Angels' last nine road games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of White Sox' last eleven home games stayed under total.
-- Last six Oakland games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Bronx road games went over the total.
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Boston
SAN DIEGO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Diego is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
FLORIDA vs. CINCINNATI
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Washington
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 22 games
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 20 games
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Kansas City
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Arizona is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 15 games when playing at home against Colorado
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
NY Yankees are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games at home
National League
SAN DIEGO at PITTSBURGH
STAUFFER: SD 32-64 Away vs. righties
MORTON: PIT 14-6 at home after scoring one run or less
FLORIDA at CINCINNATI
VANDENHURK: FLA 0-8 at Cincinnati
BAILEY: CIN 13-5 Over vs. Florida
WASHINGTON at NY METS
MARTIN: WAS 28-67 off a loss
PELFREY: NYM 13-1 Under vs. .380 team or worse
PHILADELPHIA at ATLANTA
HAPP: 12-0 Under 2nd half of season
HUDSON: ATL 18-4 Under off BB Overs
HOUSTON at MILWAUKEE
NORRIS: HOU 13-7 after a one run loss
NARVESON: MIL 14-35 off division win as +130 dog or higher
CHICAGO CUBS at ST LOUIS
LILLY: CUBS 5-24 as an underdog
SMOLTZ: 16-5 Under as home favorite
COLORADO at ARIZONA
MARQUIS: COL 26-10 off win by 2 runs or less
MULVEY: ARI 27-41 off an Over
SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS
SANCHEZ: 1-11 TSR as road underdog
PADILLA: 19-5 TSR off team win
American League
BOSTON at BALTIMORE
BUCHHOLZ: BOS 12-1 off 7+ home games
GUTHRIE: 2-9 TSR in home night games
TORONTO at TAMPA BAY
RICHMOND: 9-2 Over in road games
SHIELDS: TB 3-14 in September
LA ANGELS at TEXAS
KAZMIR: LAA 13-1 Under in September
HUNTER: TEX 13-6 playing with day off
DETROIT at MINNESOTA
PORCELLO: DET 7-23 as a road underdog of +125 to +150
DUENSING: MIN 23-9 playing with day off
KANSAS CITY at CHI WHITE SOX
HOCHEVAR: 0-3 TSR, 11.57 ERA L3 starts
BUEHRLE: CWS 5-10 as a home favorite of -150 or more
CLEVELAND at OAKLAND
HUFF: 7-1 TSR as a road underdog of +100 to +150
ANDERSON: OAK 16-8 on Friday
NY YANKEES at SEATTLE
BURNETT: 2-19 TSR Away when the total is 7.5 or less
HERNANDEZ: 12-4 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
SAN DIEGO (66 - 81) at PITTSBURGH (55 - 89)
TIM STAUFFER (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 129-179 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 129-179 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-64 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-22 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-21 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 49-56 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 54-87 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-66 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-57 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-44 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 55-89 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+2.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
TIM STAUFFER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
CHARLIE MORTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MORTON is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
FLORIDA (78 - 69) at CINCINNATI (68 - 79)
RICK VANDENHURK (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 10-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CINCINNATI is 67-77 (+0.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-55 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 81-65 (+23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 78-69 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 89-70 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-34 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 43-28 (+24.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-9 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 75-66 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 115-107 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 113-105 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 232-268 (-67.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 256-274 (-60.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against FLORIDA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
RICK VANDENHURK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
HOMER BAILEY vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.
WASHINGTON (50 - 96) at NY METS (63 - 84)
J.D. MARTIN (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 50-93 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-74 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-73 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-67 (-33.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-59 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-96 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-53 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 5-18 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-42 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 93-98 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 121-128 (+28.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 63-84 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 55-76 (-32.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 28-36 (-20.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-22 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 99-105 (-36.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 63-84 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 38-59 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PELFREY is 12-22 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 6-13 (-13.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-4 (+3.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
10 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+8.8 Units)
J.D. MARTIN vs. NY METS since 1997
MARTIN is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MIKE PELFREY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PELFREY is 3-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.492.
His team's record is 5-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)
PHILADELPHIA (85 - 60) at ATLANTA (78 - 68)
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 46-33 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HUDSON is 111-46 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 187-105 (+41.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 136-93 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-17 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-13 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-31 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 188-133 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-5 (+8.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-28 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 89-74 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-23 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-25 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 113-120 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 78-68 (-5.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 40-41 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 38-33 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 23-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 14-22 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 78-68 (-5.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 105-110 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-6 (+3.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.3 Units)
J.A. HAPP vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAPP is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.65 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)
TIM HUDSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HUDSON is 4-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 7-7 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.7 units)
HOUSTON (70 - 76) at MILWAUKEE (71 - 75)
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. CHRIS NARVESON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 9-16 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 152-149 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 156-151 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 72-66 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-59 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-43 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 257-293 (-64.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 71-75 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-37 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-20 (-12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-37 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-5 (+2.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
BUD NORRIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NORRIS is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
CHRIS NARVESON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NARVESON is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
CHICAGO CUBS (75 - 70) at ST LOUIS (85 - 62)
TED LILLY (L) vs. JOHN SMOLTZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-56 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-35 (-7.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-34 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-52 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-70 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-12 (-8.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-40 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-17 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-70 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 171-138 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 171-138 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 58-35 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LILLY is 71-47 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SMOLTZ is 2-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-5 (+3.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
TED LILLY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LILLY is 7-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.018.
His team's record is 9-4 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-4. (+4.1 units)
JOHN SMOLTZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SMOLTZ is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.05 and a WHIP of 1.584.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-0. (+7.0 units)
COLORADO (83 - 64) at ARIZONA (64 - 83)
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. KEVIN MULVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 29-34 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MARQUIS is 58-75 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 62-67 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 30-42 (-30.7 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)
COLORADO is 83-64 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 180-157 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-40 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 49-32 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 83-64 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-83 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 22-27 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 104-117 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-40 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 64-83 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-40 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 76-80 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-6 (+2.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
JASON MARQUIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUIS is 2-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 3-7 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)
KEVIN MULVEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
SAN FRANCISCO (79 - 67) at LA DODGERS (88 - 59)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. VICENTE PADILLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 42-22 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-59 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 88-59 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PADILLA is 15-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 11-1 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 17-5 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 15-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 22-14 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 19-5 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 18-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 34-21 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-67 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-46 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-50 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-27 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-67 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-29 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-6 (+1.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.86 and a WHIP of 1.613.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)
VICENTE PADILLA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PADILLA is 4-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.39 and a WHIP of 1.081.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)
BOSTON (86 - 59) at BALTIMORE (60 - 86)
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 8-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 41-33 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 87-45 (+29.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-21 (+19.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 169-101 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 136-89 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 502-549 (-115.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 240-299 (-88.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 91-161 (-43.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 502-549 (-115.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 42-89 (-31.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 17-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 17-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 2-9 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-2 (+10.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)
CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.27 and a WHIP of 1.317.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. BOSTON since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.665.
His team's record is 2-8 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)
TORONTO (66 - 80) at TAMPA BAY (74 - 73)
SCOTT RICHMOND (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 66-80 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 25-39 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 9-22 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 20-40 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 37-52 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-15 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 79-62 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 106-56 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 116-64 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-9 (+24.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 105-53 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 16-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 3-14 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-50 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-46 (-7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 74-73 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SHIELDS is 13-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 7-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 8-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 4-10 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 11-4 (+7.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)
SCOTT RICHMOND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
RICHMOND is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)
LA ANGELS (87 - 59) at TEXAS (80 - 65)
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 77-59 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 58-49 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 21-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 82-68 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-38 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 20-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 80-65 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 132-105 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
TEXAS is 55-45 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 51-35 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 86-63 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 87-59 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 82-50 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 43-32 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 195-144 (+43.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 80-51 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 66-48 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 56-44 (+7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KAZMIR is 27-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 41-23 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 29-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 9-3 (+7.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 5-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.066.
His team's record is 8-1 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)
TOMMY HUNTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
DETROIT (78 - 68) at MINNESOTA (74 - 72)
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. BRIAN DUENSING (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 58-70 (-28.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 96-102 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 152-156 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-36 (-17.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-23 (-13.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-42 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 99-64 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 113-91 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 101-69 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-24 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-60 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-31 (+15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-15 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-9 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 76-53 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-26 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 74-72 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+3.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
BRIAN DUENSING vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
KANSAS CITY (59 - 87) at CHI WHITE SOX (72 - 75)
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 39-57 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-36 (-17.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-38 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 59-87 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-127 (-35.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 5-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 53-77 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-63 (+0.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 66-40 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-34 (+4.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 83-57 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 95-60 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-21 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 107-53 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 107-53 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 27-14 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-33 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 8-7 (+1.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUEHRLE is 20-8 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 29-11 (+10.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 20-19. (-0.8 units)
CLEVELAND (61 - 85) at OAKLAND (68 - 78)
DAVID HUFF (L) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 61-85 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-74 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-54 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 125-59 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 68-78 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HUFF is 11-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
DAVID HUFF vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HUFF is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
NY YANKEES (94 - 53) at SEATTLE (76 - 71)
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 3-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 20-36 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 73-67 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 52-52 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 50-44 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 76-71 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HERNANDEZ is 21-9 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 62-31 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 28-41 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-2 (+0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BURNETT is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.92 and a WHIP of 1.849.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
Tips and Trends
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
Giants: The Giants open this crucial series against the Dodgers pitching southpaw Jonathan Sanchez (6-12, 4.16 ERA). Sanchez often has control problems, but he can be tough to hit. Sanchez has limited foes to five hits or less in 11 of his last 12 outings, beginning when he threw a no-hitter against San Diego on July 10. San Francisco is just 10-27 during Sanchez’s past 37 starts, however. Sanchez has struggled against Los Angeles. He’s 0-4 this season with a 5.68 ERA versus the Dodgers, including going 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA at Dodger Stadium. Sanchez is 2-9 on the road with a 4.31 ERA compared to 4-3 with a 3.98 ERA at AT&T Park. San Francisco has lost 17 of the past 21 times Sanchez has started on the road. Shortstop Edgar Renteria returned to the Giants’ lineup on Wednesday after missing three games with a sore shoulder.
San Francisco is 7-2 in its last nine games during the first game of a series.
The Under is 6-1-1 in the Giants’ past eight games when facing a right-handed starter.
Key Injuries - None
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Dodgers (-$1.50, O/U 8 over -$1.20): Vicente Padilla has been tremendous for the Dodgers going 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA since being signed for the minimum wage after the Rangers released him. It’s the second time in six days Padilla is facing the Giants and Jonathan Sanchez. Padilla held San Francisco to one run on three hits with five strikeouts in six innings during a 9-1 win at AT&T Park last Saturday. The right-hander kept the Giants off balance mixing a 95 mph fastball with a slow curve. The Dodgers are 25-12 in their last 37 home games versus a left-handed starter. Russell Martin is six-for-13 with six RBIs in his career against Sanchez. Los Angeles is 4-2 against the Giants this season at Dodger Stadium and 9-6 overall. The Dodgers have won 40 of their past 59 games against National League West competition. The Dodgers are 10-2-2 under in their past 14 home contests.
The Under is 17-6-3 in the Dodgers’ last 26 games.
Key Injuries - Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is day-to-day
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)