Hot Pitchers
-- Campillo has 2.77 RA in four road starts. Volstad won 3-1 at LA in his first big league start (one run/8.1 IP/100 PT).
-- Harden has 1.54 RA in his last six starts.
-- Blackburn has 2.18 RA in his last three starts. Bronx is 3-0 in Ponson starts, scoring 29 runs.
-- Hurley is 2-0, 3.09 in his last couple starts.
-- Red Sox won seven of last eight Lester starts.
-- Angels won last three Santana starts (2-0, 3.43).
Cold Pitchers
-- Reds are 0-4 in Bailey starts (0-3, 8.50). Banks is 0-4, 5.40 in his last five starts.
-- Van Benschoten is 0-1, 13.09 in three starts. Hernandez is 0-3, 10.93 in three starts for the Astros.
-- McClung is 0-2, 5.14 in his last four starts. Pineiro has a 6.20 RA in his last four starts.
-- Wells' only '08 start was April 1, allowing one run in 5.1 IP. Stults is 0-2, 5.28 in his last three starts.
-- Johnson is 2-6, 7.38 in his last eight starts.
-- Liz has 9.95 RA in his last six starts. Toronto lost last three Litsch starts (0-2, 11.19).
-- Oakland lost four of last five Eveland road starts. Kazmir has a 6.19 RA in his last three starts (0-2, 6.19).
-- Vazquez has a 7.02 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Miner was 7-6, 4.84 in 16 starts in '06; he's tossed 44.2 innings in 32 games this year, all in relief (3-3, 4.23). Hochevar is 2-3 in his last five starts, with a 6.07 RA.
-- Indians are 1-10 when Byrd starts on the road.
-- Seattle is 2-5 at home when Washburn starts.
Hot Teams
-- Marlins won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Reds are 9-5 in their last fourteen home games.
-- Astros won five of their last six games.
-- Brewers won five of last six road games. Cardinals won last four games, scoring 37 runs.
-- Colorado won eight of its last nine home games. Dodgers won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Bronx won its last seven home games. Twins won five of last seven games.
-- Rays are 34-8 in their last 42 home games.
-- White Sox are 12-4 in their last sixteen home games.
-- Royals won five of their last seven games.
-- Angels won six of their last seven games. Indians won six of their last seven games.
Cold Teams
-- Braves are 13-27 in their last 40 road games.
-- Padres lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Pirates lost twelve of their last fifteen road games.
-- Arizona is 3-6 in its last nine home games. Cubs are 5-11 in their last sixteen road games.
-- Oakland lost nine of last twelve road games.
-- Toronto lost six of its last eight road games. Orioles lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Rangers lost five of last six road series openers.
-- Tigers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Mariners are 3-8 in their last eleven games.
-- Red Sox lost ten of their last twelve road games.
Totals
-- Seven of last ten Florida home games went over the total.
-- Last four San Diego games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight games at Minute Maid Park.
-- Last five Cardinal games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Arizona games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine games in the Bronx.
-- Over is 9-3 in last twelve games at Camden Yards.
-- Six of last eight Tampa home games went over total.
-- Last five White Sox games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Royal games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in Cleveland's last nine road games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in Boston's last five road games.
Trend Sheet
7:05 PM MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games at home
7:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. NY YANKEES
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Minnesota is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
NY Yankees are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
7:05 PM TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games
7:10 PM ATLANTA vs. FLORIDA
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Florida
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
7:10 PM OAKLAND vs. TAMPA BAY
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
7:10 PM SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing San Diego
8:05 PM PITTSBURGH vs. HOUSTON
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 22 games when playing Pittsburgh
8:10 PM DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Detroit
8:11 PM TEXAS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Texas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
9:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers
9:40 PM CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
Chi Cubs are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
10:05 PM CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
Cleveland is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland
10:10 PM BOSTON vs. SEATTLE
Boston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home
Seattle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
ATLANTA (46 - 52) at FLORIDA (52 - 46) - 7:10 PM
JORGE CAMPILLO (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 29-37 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-22 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 46-52 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 98-104 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-32 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 17-21 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 45-50 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 52-46 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 36-22 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 28-21 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 22-13 (+10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 21-15 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 51-44 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 38-36 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 39-31 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 31-26 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 94-54 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-5 (+0.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
JORGE CAMPILLO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
CAMPILLO is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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SAN DIEGO (37 - 62) at CINCINNATI (48 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JOSH BANKS (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 24-36 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-61 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-27 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-61 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-43 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-40 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-23 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (-0.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JOSH BANKS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
HOMER BAILEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
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PITTSBURGH (44 - 54) at HOUSTON (46 - 52) - 8:05 PM
JOHN VAN BENSCHOTEN (R) vs. RUNELVYS HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 43-91 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-139 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-139 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-14 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)
JOHN VAN BENSCHOTEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
VAN BENSCHOTEN is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
RUNELVYS HERNANDEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 22.50 and a WHIP of 4.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
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MILWAUKEE (55 - 43) at ST LOUIS (57 - 43) - 8:15 PM
SETH MCCLUNG (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 27-54 (-24.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 83-129 (-40.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-97 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-60 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 21-13 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 138-88 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 57-43 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-43 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-28 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-26 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PINEIRO is 7-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 54-41 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 21-30 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
SETH MCCLUNG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOEL PINEIRO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)
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LA DODGERS (48 - 50) at COLORADO (43 - 57) - 9:05 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 102-92 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-61 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 83-54 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 119-78 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 59-33 (+18.3 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.
COLORADO is 42-57 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 42-57 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 12-23 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WELLS is 7-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 37-63 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 7-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLS is 33-53 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-3 (+2.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)
ERIC STULTS vs. COLORADO since 1997
STULTS is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
KIP WELLS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WELLS is 0-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.672.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 40) at ARIZONA (48 - 50) - 9:40 PM
RICH HARDEN (R) vs. RANDY JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-53 (-29.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 438-478 (-120.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 462-444 (-99.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-24 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-40 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 56-36 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HARDEN is 22-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARDEN is 22-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 14-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 48-50 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 48-47 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 29-32 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 29-36 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
JOHNSON is 51-40 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 29-29 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
RICH HARDEN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
RANDY JOHNSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
JOHNSON is 10-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 1.041.
His team's record is 11-0 (+11.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.5 units)
MINNESOTA (55 - 43) at NY YANKEES (53 - 45) - 7:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. SIDNEY PONSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 41-29 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-43 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-27 (+6.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-26 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 130-100 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 148-116 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.848.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
SIDNEY PONSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PONSON is 10-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 11-3 (+9.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.6 units)
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TORONTO (48 - 50) at BALTIMORE (47 - 50) - 7:05 PM
JESSE LITSCH (R) vs. RADHAMES LIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 48-50 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 3-11 (-9.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TORONTO is 28-38 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 62-68 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 18-23 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-18 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-40 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-28 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-34 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 210-265 (-85.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 (+0.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)
JESSE LITSCH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LITSCH is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
RADHAMES LIZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
LIZ is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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OAKLAND (51 - 47) at TAMPA BAY (57 - 40) - 7:10 PM
DANA EVELAND (L) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 15-28 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-16 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 40-17 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-40 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-19 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-40 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-15 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KAZMIR is 32-23 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 18-13 (+20.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
DANA EVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
EVELAND is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.444.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KAZMIR is 5-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
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TEXAS (51 - 48) at CHI WHITE SOX (55 - 42) - 8:11 PM
ERIC HURLEY (R) vs. JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-42 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-32 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 746-635 (+76.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
TEXAS is 38-32 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 40-29 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 28-25 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 29-24 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-48 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 45-42 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
ERIC HURLEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.29 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
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DETROIT (49 - 49) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 54) - 8:10 PM
ZACH MINER (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 49-49 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 25-29 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 80-126 (-37.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 8-17 (-10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 14-24 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 29-42 (-20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-73 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-40 (-21.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 (+8.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
ZACH MINER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MINER is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 19.31 and a WHIP of 3.219.
His team's record is 0-2 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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CLEVELAND (43 - 54) at LA ANGELS (60 - 38) - 10:05 PM
PAUL BYRD (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 40-59 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-54 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-32 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 42-49 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-36 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-39 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BYRD is 4-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BYRD is 1-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
BYRD is 5-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 60-38 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-33 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 119-82 (+19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 25-8 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 60-38 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
PAUL BYRD vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BYRD is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.277.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.9 units)
ERVIN SANTANA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANTANA is 0-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.59 and a WHIP of 1.829.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)
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BOSTON (57 - 43) at SEATTLE (38 - 60) - 10:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 20-31 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 9-18 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 31-12 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 56-31 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LESTER is 23-9 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 21-7 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 17-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 13-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 38-60 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-26 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 20-29 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 34-58 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 26-41 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHBURN is 3-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 10-21 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-3 (+1.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)
JON LESTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LESTER is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
JARROD WASHBURN vs. BOSTON since 1997
WASHBURN is 3-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-7.0 units)
National League
Atlanta at Florida, 7:10 ET
Jorge Campillo (R) vs. Chris Volstad (R)
Campillo: ATL 19-2 UNDER AWAY when the total is 9 to 9.5
Volstad: Fla 36-22 when the total is 9 to 9.5
San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Josh Banks (R) vs. Homer Bailey (R)
Banks: SD 8-25 when the total is 8.5 to 10
Bailey: CIN 61-35 OVER at home playing on Monday
Pittsburgh at Houston, 8:05 ET
John Van Benschoten (R) vs. Runelvys Hernandez (R)
Van Benschoten: 1-12 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Hernandez: HOU 19-12 after having won 2 of their last 3
Milwaukee at St. Louis, 7:05 ET ESPN
Seth McClung (R) vs. Joel Pineiro (R)
McClung: MIL 34-60 AWAY after a team win
Pineiro: Stl 29-16 when the money line is -100 to -150
LA Dodgers at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Eric Stults (L) vs. Kip Wells (R)
Stults: LAD 7-20 revenging 2 straight losses
Wells: COL 43-29 at home when the money line is +125 to -125
Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Rich Harden (R) vs. Randy Johnson (L)
Harden: CHC 53-20 as a favorite of -110 or higher
Johnson: ARI 16-26 when the money line is +125 to -125
American League
Minnesota at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Nick Blackburn (R) vs. Sidney Ponson (R)
Blackburn: MIN 33-26 as an underdog of +100 to +150
Ponson: NYY 6-14 after having won 3 of their last 4
Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Jesse Litsch (R) vs. Radhames Liz (R)
Litsch: TOR 3-11 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -125
Liz: BAL 10-2 at home with a money line of -100 to -125
Oakland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Dana Eveland (L) vs. Scott Kazmir (R)
Eveland: OAK 15-28 in July
Kazmir: TB 16-1 as a home favorite of -150 to -200
Texas at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
Eric Hurley (R) vs. Javier Vazquez (R)
Hurley: Tex 22-6 Over against AL Central
Vazquez: 11-2 TSR as a favorite of -110 or higher
Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Zach Miner (R) vs. Luke Hochevar (R)
Miner: DET 8-17 AWAY when the total is 9 to 9.5
Hochevar: KC 8-2 off a win over a division rival as a dog
Cleveland at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Paul Byrd (R) vs. Ervin Santana (R)
Byrd: 1-10 TSR as a road underdog of +100 or higher
Santana: 25-8 TSR at home after a team win
Boston at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Jon Lester (L) vs. Jarrod Washburn (L)
Lester: BOS 30-8 as a favorite of -125 to -175
Washburn: SEA 3-16 after 2+ consecutive overs
Tips and Trends
Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals [ESPN | 7:05 PM ET]
Brewers: Scott McClung hasn't recorded a victory since June 21 but he's pitched well in his last 10 starts, allowing three runs or less seven times. In his last two outings, McClung has only given up five runs but took the loss both times. He's been solid on the road this season, going 1-1 with a 3.28 ERA in four starts. Teams are only hitting .237 against McClung on the road as well. The UNDER is 5-2 in McClung's last seven starts.
Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 Monday games.
The OVER is 8-1 in Milwaukee's last 9 games overall.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Cardinals (-125, O/U 9): Joel Pineiro has only one win in his last 10 outings. He's been particularly bad of late, allowing 36 hits and 17 runs over his last 24.2 innings of work. Teams are hitting .282 against Pineiro at Busch Stadium, although his home ERA is a solid 3.56 on the season. After losing six consecutive games with Pineiro on the mound, the Cardinals have emerged victorious in his three most recent starts.
Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games overall.
The OVER is 7-1 in St. Louis' last 8 games as a home favorite.
Key Injuries - OF Brian Barton (.246; hand) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6
Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox [8:11 PM ET]
Rangers: Eric Hurley is coming off his first career win in an outing against the Phillies where he allowed only one run in 5.2 innings. However, that came back on June 29th, and he is coming off a hamstring injury that sidelined him until now. The Rangers had lost Hurley's previous three starts but he's pitched well overall, giving up a total of just nine runs in 22.2 innings of work this season. The UNDER is 3-1 in Hurley's four starts, including cashing in three straight games.
Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 Monday games.
The OVER is 7-1 in Texas' last 8 Monday games.
Key Injuries - OF Josh Hamilton (.309; rest) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
White Sox (-160, O/U 9.5): Javier Vazquez has been hammered over his last seven starts. During that span he's allowed five runs or more five times. In his last four outings Vazquez has two losses and two no-decisions while giving up 19 runs in 25 innings of work. The good news for White Sox backers tonight is Vazquez has been solid at home, sporting a 5-2 record and 4.42 ERA in nine starts this season. The OVER is 3-1 in Vazquez's last four home starts.
White Sox are 12-4 in their last 16 home games.
The OVER is 7-1 in Vazquez's last 8 home starts.
Key Injuries - OF Jermaine Dye (.310; knee) is doubtful.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6
Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks [9:40 PM ET]
Cubs (-135, O/U 8): Rich Harden gets his second start for the Cubs after pitching five strong shutout innings against the Giants in his first outing with Chicago. Harden also struck out 10 but received a no-decision. Harden has been one of the most consistent pitchers in MLB this season. He's only allowed more than three runs once in 14 starts. In five road starts, Harden is 2-1 with a strong 3.38 ERA, while opposing batters are hitting just .235 against him.
Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
Cubs are 7-25 in the last 32 meetings at Arizona.
Key Injuries - Closer Kerry Wood (24 saves; finger) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
Diamondbacks: After losing six straight starts, Randy Johnson has bounced back and won two outings in a row. In his last two starts, Johnson has allowed five runs in 12.1 innings of work, while striking out 13. The Big Unit is 4-3 at home this season but he's been far from imposing, sporting a lofty 6.43 ERA. Even though Johnson has pitched better of late, the OVER has cashed in two of his last three starts. He is a perfect 12-0 lifetime vs. Chicago with a stellar 1.98 ERA.
Diamondbacks are 5-17 in their last 22 games as an underdog.
Diamondbacks are 2-8 in Johnson's last 10 starts overall.
Key Injuries - OF Justin Upton (.242; oblique) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners [NESN | 10:10 PM ET]
Red Sox (-135, O/U 9): Jon Lester hasn't lost a decision since May 25 but he's been shaky in two of his last three outings. Sandwiched in between a nine-inning gem versus the Yankees, Lester gave up a combined 11 runs against Houston and Minnesota. The Red Sox have been money when Lester takes the hill, going 13-7 overall in his starts this season, including 7-1 in his last eight. In 10 road starts this year, Lester is 3-2 with a 3.92 ERA but teams are hitting a robust .274 against him away from Fenway Park.
Red Sox are 2-10 in their last 12 road games.
Red Sox are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings at Seattle.
Key Injuries - SS Julio Lugo (.268; quad) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)
Mariners: Jarrod Washburn is 2-1 with a no-decision in his last four starts, allowing 11 runs in 27.2 innings over that span. Washburn has actually pitched pretty well in his last 10 starts, giving up three runs or less seven times. Despite pitching well during that stretch, Washburn has only two wins to show for his efforts because of poor run support. Washburn's last three home starts have gone UNDER the total.
Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 games overall.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 Monday games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Around the Horn ATS Style
By Ron Raymond
Many factors come into play when making your daily picks, using stats and trends are a good way of getting you to lean in one direction, another method you should be using is following the line moves. Reading the lines is a sort of an art form, similar to reading when somebody is bluffing in poker. When a line is moving in one direction, one has to wonder why the line or total is moving in one direction. Is it wise guy action, late injury, weather, it’s important to stay connected to your new sources to get insight on today’s daily activity. Check out the Line Moves at ATS Database.
Today’s Baseball Pick
San Diego – Cincinnati: OVER 10.0 -110
Keys to selection: When CINCINNATI team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - During a night game - Coming off a 1 game loss - Scored 5 or more runs FOR in their last game; the OVER is 7-3-0 for the Reds in this spot. Play the OVER.
Baseball Streakers
Who’s Hot: Los Angeles Angels 5 SU Wins, St Louis 5 SU Wins, Milwaukee 4 SU Wins, Colorado 4 SU Wins, NY Yankees 3 SU Wins.
Who’s Not: San Diego 6 SU Losses, Oakland 5 SU Losses, Pittsburgh 5 SU Losses, Boston 3 SU Losses, San Francisco 3 SU Losses.
O/U Streaks: Chicago White Sox 5 Over, Oakland 5 Under, Atlanta 4 Over, NY Yankees 4 Under, Kansas City 3 Over, Washington 3 Over, St Louis 3 Over, Milwaukee 3 Over, San Francisco 3 Over, San Diego 3 Over.
Today’s Stats and Trends
Atlanta vs. Florida: When ATLANTA team played as a Road team - After a division game - During a night game - Coming off a Home loss - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite; the OVER is 12-5-0 for the Braves in this spot.
San Diego vs. Cincinnati: When CINCINNATI team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - During a night game - Coming off a 1 game loss - Coming off a day game; The OVER is 15-3-1 for the Reds in this role.
Pittsburgh vs. Houston: When PITTSBURGH team Played as road team as a Underdog - 1st game of a series - During the 2008 season; The Pirates are 3-12 SU in this spot this season.
Milwaukee vs. St.Louis: When ST LOUIS team played as a Home team - Last 5 years - During a night game - Coming off a 3 game over - Allowed 5 runs or more AGAINST in their last game; The UNDER is 10-3-0 for the Cards in this spot the L5Y.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado: When COLORADO team played as a home team - During the 2008 season - Vs. Left handed pitchers; The Rockies are 12-4 SU in this situation this year.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona: When CHICAGO CUBS team played as a -120 to -140 Road Favorite - Vs NL Conference - Last 5 years - Coming off a Win vs. NL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a day game; The UNDER is 7-3-0 for the Cubs in this role the L5Y.
Minnesota vs. New York Yankees: When NY YANKEES team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - 1st game of a series - Coming off a Win vs. AL WEST opponent - Coming off a Home win; The OVER is 8-2-0 for the Yankees in this role.
Toronto vs. Baltimore: When TORONTO team played as a Road team - After a division game - Last 5 years - Coming off a series loss - Coming off a 1 game win; The UNDER is 9-2-0 for the Jays in this position the last 5 years.
Oakland vs. Tampa Bay: When OAKLAND team played as a Road team - Total is between 7.5 to 8.0 - Vs. Left handed pitchers - Allowed 2 runs or more AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog; The UNDER is 9-1-1 for the A’s in this spot since ’97.
Texas vs. Chicago White Sox: When TEXAS team played as a 140 to 160 Road Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs AL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a Win vs. AL CENTRAL opponent; The UNDER is 10-1-0 for the Rangers in this role.
Detroit vs. Kansas City: When KANSAS CITY team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a day game - Coming off a Win vs. AL CENTRAL opponent; The OVER is 9-2-0 for the Royals in this position.
Cleveland vs. Los Angeles Angels: When CLEVELAND team played as a 160 to 180 Road Underdog - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0 - During a night game; The Indians are 0-11 SU in this role since ’97.
Boston vs. Seattle: When ANY MLB Team played as a 100 to 120 Home Underdog - During the month of July - After a non division game - 1st game of a series - Coming off lost vs. Left handed pitcher; The UNDER is 13-4-0 for the Home Dog in this role.
80% CLUB STATS FOR Monday, July 21, 2008
When BALTIMORE team played as a -100 to -120 Home Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Coming off a Loss vs. AL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a Home loss.
SU Record: 9-2
O/U Record: 4-6-1
When KANSAS CITY team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs. Right handed pitchers - Total is between 9.5 to 10.0 - Coming off a day game - Coming off a Win vs. AL CENTRAL opponent.
SU Record: 7-4
O/U Record: 9-2-0
When TEXAS team played as a 140 to 160 Road Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Vs AL CENTRAL opponent - Coming off a Road win - Coming off a Win vs. AL CENTRAL opponent.
SU Record: 3-8
O/U Record: 1-10-0
When OAKLAND team played as a Road team - Total is between 7.5 to 8.0 - Vs. Left handed pitchers - Allowed 2 runs or more AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog.
SU Record: 1-10
O/U Record: 1-9-1
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - 1st game of a series.
SU Record: 11-2
O/U Record: 4-7-2
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - After a conference game - 1st game of a series.
SU Record: 11-2
O/U Record: 4-7-2
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Last 2 years - Vs. Right handed pitchers.
SU Record: 10-1
O/U Record: 4-6-1
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0.
SU Record: 15-1
O/U Record: 7-7-2
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0 - 1st game of a series.
SU Record: 15-1
O/U Record: 5-9-2
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - 1st game of a series - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0.
SU Record: 15-1
O/U Record: 5-9-2
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - After a conference game - Vs AL CENTRAL opponent.
SU Record: 18-2
O/U Record: 7-11-2
When LOS ANGELES ANGELS team played as a -200 to -220 home Favorite - Total is between 8.5 to 9.0 - Before a non division game.
SU Record: 16-3
O/U Record: 7-9-3
OAKLAND: When ANY MLB Team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Total is between 7.5 to 8.0 - 1st game of a series - Vs AL Conference - Coming off lost vs. Left handed pitcher - Coming off a series loss.
SU Record: 8-14
O/U Record: 4-17-1
LOS ANGELES ANGELS: When ANY MLB Team played as a Home team - During a night game - During the month of July - 1st game of a series - Coming off vs. Right handed pitcher - Coming off a 5 game winning streak.
SU Record: 5-10
O/U Record: 12-3-0