Trend Sheet
1:05 PM FLORIDA vs. CHI CUBS
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Florida's last 18 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing at home against Florida
1:07 PM SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
3:55 PM ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home
3:55 PM NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 21 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
4:05 PM TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
7:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
7:05 PM HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
7:05 PM LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
LA Angels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
7:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
7:05 PM SAN DIEGO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Diego is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
7:10 PM COLORADO vs. CINCINNATI
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
7:10 PM ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
7:10 PM TAMPA BAY vs. KANSAS CITY
Tampa Bay is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
9:05 PM ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games
10:10 PM WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
Washington is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Washington
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
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Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore (+110, 10)
The Orioles were surprisingly successful in the first half of the season, particularly at home, where they racked up more than six units for backers. But their luck seems to have run out and the second half of the season has looked more like what people expected from the O's. Since the All-Star break, the Orioles have gone 3-6 at home and a series against one of the best road teams in the majors won't help that.
The Angels are 32-18 on the road and they've dominated Baltimore in recent meetings. Dating back to last season, the Angels are 10-4 in head-to-head meetings with their East Coast opponents. Overall, the Angels have been almost unstoppable since the All-Star break. They've lost only one of their seven games in the second half of the season.
Pick: Angels
Arizona at San Francisco (+100, 6½)
Maybe I'm a sucker, but I just can't resist the "over" in this game. You're not going to see a total lower than this one and there are only two reasons this number was listed this low - starting pitchers Brandon Webb and Tim Lincecum.
These are two of the best starters in the league, but this total does not represent the fact that the D-Backs have gotten their offense rolling recently, smacking 10 runs against the Giants last night and batting .280 over their last 10 games. It also doesn't account for the two mediocre bullpens that will come into play at some point in this game.
Pick: Over
FLORIDA (54 - 49) at CHICAGO CUBS (60 - 43) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS VOLSTAD (R) vs. RICH HARDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-13 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-39 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
FLORIDA is 54-49 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 53-47 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 41-34 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 430-486 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA is 232-245 (+42.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 920-985 (-187.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 363-338 (-74.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-55 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
RICH HARDEN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HARDEN is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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ATLANTA (49 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 49) - 3:55 PM
MIKE HAMPTON (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 49-53 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-33 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 48-51 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 14-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 63-68 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 97-55 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-30 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-19 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 111-105 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-2 (+6.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)
MIKE HAMPTON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HAMPTON is 8-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 8-12 (-7.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-11. (-4.2 units)
COLE HAMELS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMELS is 5-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.047.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)
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SAN DIEGO (39 - 65) at PITTSBURGH (48 - 55) - 7:05 PM
JOSH BANKS (R) vs. JOHN VAN BENSCHOTEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 39-64 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-30 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 39-64 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-45 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-43 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-26 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-23 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-23 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 343-322 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 82-72 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-26 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
JOSH BANKS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
JOHN VAN BENSCHOTEN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VAN BENSCHOTEN is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
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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HOUSTON (47 - 55) at MILWAUKEE (59 - 44) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. DAVE BUSH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 311-322 (-72.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 118-143 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 143-170 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-44 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 82-48 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 58-42 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BUSH is 27-12 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 27-12 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 105-114 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-35 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUSH is 7-15 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-5 (+0.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
BRANDON BACKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BACKE is 2-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)
DAVE BUSH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUSH is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)
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COLORADO (46 - 58) at CINCINNATI (50 - 54) - 7:10 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 45-58 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-35 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 45-58 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 29-45 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 29-16 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 104-93 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-62 (+20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 18-25 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 26.95 and a WHIP of 4.790.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
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ST LOUIS (57 - 48) at NY METS (56 - 47) - 7:10 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. BRANDON KNIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 16-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-48 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-23 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-48 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-15 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-30 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-62 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-33 (-22.9 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
NY METS is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. NY METS since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
BRANDON KNIGHT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ARIZONA (51 - 51) at SAN FRANCISCO (43 - 59) - 9:05 PM
BRANDON WEBB (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 51-51 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-36 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 22-28 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 643-529 (+87.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 144-124 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 76-50 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 114-150 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-32 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-32 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-39 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-5 (+0.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)
BRANDON WEBB vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WEBB is 11-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 11-10 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.0 units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LINCECUM is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
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WASHINGTON (38 - 65) at LA DODGERS (50 - 52) - 10:10 PM
ODALIS PEREZ (L) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 38-65 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-62 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-47 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 121-80 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-58 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 50-52 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 50-52 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
ODALIS PEREZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PEREZ is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
DEREK LOWE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LOWE is 4-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
SEATTLE (38 - 64) at TORONTO (52 - 51) - 1:07 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 38-64 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-27 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 62-90 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 10-20 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 24-39 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 15-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 63-46 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 104-117 (-31.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-28 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 59-60 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-3 (+1.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)
R.A. DICKEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
DICKEY is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.473.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)
DAVID PURCEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY YANKEES (57 - 45) at BOSTON (60 - 44) - 3:55 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 152-116 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 13-20 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-12 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 24-5 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 54-27 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-32 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 14-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 74-60 (+22.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
BOSTON is 21-26 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAKEFIELD is 23-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-5 (-0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
ANDY PETTITTE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PETTITTE is 16-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.420.
His team's record is 18-9 (+9.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-13. (-0.4 units)
TIM WAKEFIELD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 9-14 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 12-16 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-16. (-6.8 units)
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TEXAS (53 - 50) at OAKLAND (52 - 50) - 4:05 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 53-50 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 8-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 17-12 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 47-44 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 42-29 (+21.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-27 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 31-26 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-31 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-27 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 37-52 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-3 (+5.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
MATT HARRISON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER vs. TEXAS since 1997
DUCHSCHERER is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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LA ANGELS (63 - 39) at BALTIMORE (48 - 54) - 7:05 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. RADHAMES LIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARLAND is 9-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 39-31 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-37 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 63-39 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-10 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-2 (+11.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 58-34 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 120-83 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 23-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 118-214 (-92.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 48-84 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
JON GARLAND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GARLAND is 6-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)
RADHAMES LIZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
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MINNESOTA (55 - 47) at CLEVELAND (45 - 56) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. FAUSTO CARMONA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 55-47 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-29 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-32 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-56 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-51 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-37 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-4 (+2.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
SCOTT BAKER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BAKER is 2-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.482.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)
FAUSTO CARMONA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARMONA is 3-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.75 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 4-1 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)
National League
Florida at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 ET
Chris Volstad (R) vs. Rich Harden (R)
Volstad: Fla 11-3 Over on Saturday
Harden: Cubs 11-2 at home off loss
Atlanta at Philadelphia, 3:55 ET
Mike Hampton (L) vs. Cole Hamels (L)
Hampton: Atl 1-9 Away after a win by 4+ runs
Hamels: Phi 7-0 Under off 3+ losses
San Diego at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Josh Banks (R) vs. John Van Benschoten (R)
Banks: SD 40-26 Under vs. righties
Van Benschoten: 1-12 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Houston at Milwaukee, 7:05 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Dave Bush (R)
Backe: Hou 13-1 Under as a road underdog of +150 or more
Bush: 27-12 TSR in home games
Colorado at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Jorge De la Rosa (L) vs. Homer Bailey (R)
De La Rosa: Col 15-36 in road games
Bailey: Cin 17-6 Under at home off Over
St. Louis at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Joel Piniero (R) vs. Brandon Knight (R)
Piniero: 24-8 Over Away when the money line is +125 to -125
Knight: Mets 19-26 as a favorite of -125 to -175
Arizona at San Francisco, 9:05 ET
Brandon Webb (R) vs. Tim Lincecum (R)
Webb: 13-3 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Lincecum: SF 7-20 as home underdog
Washington at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Odalis Perez (L) vs. Derek Lowe (R)
Perez: Wash 0-7 at Dodgers
Lowe: 15-4 Over as a home favorite of -200 or more
American League
Seattle at Toronto, 7:05 ET
RA Dickey (R) vs. David Purcey (L)
Dickey: Sea 10-20 vs. lefties
Purcey: Tor 6-1 Under vs. Seattle
NY Yankees at Boston, 3:55 ET
Andy Pettitte (L) vs. Tim Wakefield (R)
Pettitte: Yankees 25-8 Under in day games
Wakefield: Bos 14-2 at home off loss
Texas at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Matt Harrison (L) vs. Justin Duchscherer (R)
Harrison: Tex 27-8 after having lost 2 of their last 3
Duchscherer: Oak 14-4 Under after allowing 10+ runs
LA Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Jon Garland (R) vs. Radhames Liz (R)
Garland: Angels 23-9 Away off win
Liz: 8-1 Over this season
Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Scott Baker (R) vs. Fausto Carmona (L)
Baker: Min 12-1 after scoring 4 runs or less 5 straight games
Carmona: Cle 0-6 off one run win
Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:05 ET
John Danks (L) vs. Justin Verlander (R)
Danks: White Sox 28-13 Under as underdog
Verlander: 3-0 TSR, 1.99 ERA L3 starts
Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 7:10 ET
Scott Kazmir (L) vs. Luke Hochevar (R)
Kazmir: TB 20-2 as a favorite of -150 or more
Hochevar: KC 21-9 at home vs. AL East
Hot Teams
-- Cubs are 21-5 in last 26 games at Wrigley Field. Marlins are
6-4 in their last ten road games.
-- Braves won five of their last six road games.
-- Mets won fourteen of last seventeen games.
-- Reds are 8-4 in their last twelve home games. Rockies won seven of their last eight games.
-- Pirates won four of their last five games.
-- Brewers won eight of their last nine games.
-- Arizona won three of its last four games.
-- Angels won eight of their last nine games.
-- Detroit won four of their last five games.
-- Red Sox are 27-8 in last 35 games at Fenway. Bronx won all seven games since All-Star break, outscoring foes 39-12.
-- Blue Jays won five of last six games.
-- Indians won eight of their last eleven games.
Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost four of their last five games.
-- Padres lost eleven of their last fifteen games.
-- Cardinals lost their last five games.
-- Astros lost four of their last five games.
-- Giants lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Nationals are 2-9 in their last eleven road games.
-- Orioles lost thirteen of their last seventeen games.
-- White Sox are 6-13 in their last 19 road games.
-- Mariners lost last six games, outscored 34-17.
-- Minnesota lost last five games, outscored 31-11.
-- Royals lost five of their last six home games. Rays lost seven of their last eight games away from home.
-- Oakland lost eight of its last nine games.
Totals
-- Under is 3-1 in last four games at Wrigley Field.
-- Atl-Phil
-- Seven of last eight San Diego games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in Mets' last twelve home games.
-- Under is 7-4 in last eleven Colorado games.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in Houston's last five games.
-- Over is 9-2 in Giants' last eleven home games.
-- Over is 6-2 in Washington's last eight road games.
-- Over is 15-6-1 in Orioles' last 22 games.
-- Eight of last nine White Sox games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-6-1 in last seventeen Toronto games.
-- Over is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Cleveland games.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Kansas City home games.
-- Under is 6-1-2 in last nine Oakland games.
Umpires
-- Fla-Chi--Favorite is 12-1 in last thirteen Davis games.
-- Atl-Phil-- Under is 12-2-1 in last fifteen Davidson games.
-- Sea-Tor-- Underdog is 15-5 in last twenty TWelke games.
Tips and Trends
Florida Marlins at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 1:05 ET]
Marlins: Chris Volstad has something in common with Chicago's Rich Harden - he will be making his third start of the season with his current team. Volstad has been solid in his first two starts, allowing four runs and 11 hits in 14.2 innings with four walks and nine strikeouts. He also pitched outstanding in his only road start, giving up just one run in 8.2 innings of a 3-1 win at Los Angeles.
Marlins are 11-1 in the last 10 meetings.
The OVER is 16-7 in the last 23 meetings.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 2 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)
Cubs (-240, O/U 7.5): It's hard to comlain about Harden's first couple starts with Chicago, as the right-hander has only allowed one run and six hits in 12.1 innings of work. He has walked four batters and struck out 20 but has yet to record a victory. Harden faced the Marlins when he was with the A's and walked away with a no-decision in an eventual 7-6 victory back on June 20th after giving up one run and five hits in 5.2 innings with two walks and five strikeouts.
Cubs are 20-5 in their last 25 home games.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Chicago's last 10 games vs. NL East.
Key Injuries - OF Jim Edmonds (.237; knee) is doubtful.
Closer Kerry Wood (24 saves; finger) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]
Yankees: Andy Pettitte will be out for revenge here after getting hit hard in a 7-0 home loss to the Red Sox back on July 3rd. Pettitte lasted only 4.2 innings in that outing, surrendering six runs and nine hits with three walks and two strikeouts. That was his first start with more walks than strikeouts since April 10th. He is 6-3 in 10 road starts with a solid 3.69 ERA.
Yankees are 11-1 in their last 12 games on grass.
The OVER is 22-8 in the last 30 meetings at Boston.
Key Injuries - C Jorge Posada (.268; shoulder) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Red Sox (-120, O/U 9): Tim Wakefield has pitched much better at home this season, going 5-2 in eight starts with an impressive 3.04 ERA. Wakefield has been especially good in his last two outings at Fenway Park, allowing just one run and four hits in a combined 14 innings with two walks and 12 strikeouts. The Sox won both those two games by a combined score of 17-1. However, he is just 9-16 lifetime vs. New York with a 5.01 ERA.
Red Sox are 40-12 in their last 52 home games.
Red Sox are 23-9 in their last 32 Saturday games.
Key Injuries - DH David Ortiz (.252; hand) has returned.
OF Manny Ramirez (.301; knee) is questionable.
SS Julio Lugo (.268; quad) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets [6:10 PM ET]
Cardinals: Joel Pineiro has not suffered a loss in his last four starts thanks to great run support more than quality pitching. Pineiro has walked away with no-decisions three times during that stretch before watching his teammates go on to victory twice. He allowed 21 hits and 10 runs in 10.2 innings of those two wins as the Cards outscored the opposition by a 19-13 margin. Pineiro is 2-3 in 10 road starts this season with a 5.02 ERA.
Cardinals are 20-8 in their last 28 Saturday games.
Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 games overall.
Key Injuries - OF Brian Barton (.246; hand) is on the 15-day DL.
OF Chris Duncan (.248; neck) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)
Mets (-135, O/U 9.5): Brandon Knight make his first MLB start after being named to the U.S. Olympic team. Knight previously made 11 relief appearances for the Yankees from 2001-02 and is excited about this opportunity even if it's just a spot start in place of Pedro Martinez. "To be here and the whole Olympic thing, it's amazing how this game is and how life is, how much it can just change like that," Knight said. "It's a real strange situation to be in. You can't beat it either way - you get to play for the country, you get to play for the Mets. It's unbelievable."
Mets are 10-1 in their last 11 home games.
The UNDER is 9-2-2 in New York's last 13 home games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]
Braves: Mike Hampton will make his first start since August of 2005 after numerous injuries, including Tommy John surgery six weeks following his last outing. "I?ve been close before and haven?t gotten there," Hampton said. "I think once I throw my first pitch, I?m going to be able to relax a little bit." He is 10-7 lifetime vs. Philadelphia with a 3.05 ERA.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Braves are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 6-2 in Atlanta's last 8 games overall.
Key Injuries - 3B Chipper Jones (.369; hamstring) is doubtful.
Phillies (-240, O/U 9): Ace Cole Hamels will try to get his team back on track after a disappointing loss on Friday, but he will need much better run support. The Phillies have scored just four runs when he has pitched over his last three starts, resulting in an 0-1 mark despite a solid 2.45 ERA. Hamels has enjoyed success against the Braves though, going 5-2 in eight career starts with a 3.20 ERA.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6
Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers [7:05 PM ET]
White Sox: John Danks will try to rebound from his second-worst outing of the season when he goes to the mound for Chicago. Danks surrendered six runs and nine hits in four innings last time out against the Royals on July 20th, walking away with a no-decision in an eventual 8-7 loss. The Sox have dropped consecutive starts with Danks twice this season but only once since May 3rd. He is 4-1 in nine road starts this season with a stellar 1.92 ERA.
White Sox are 6-13 in their last 19 road games.
The OVER is 8-1 in Chicago's last 9 games overall.
Key Injuries - 3B Joe Crede (.255; back) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Tigers (-150, O/U 9): Detroit has won six straight with Justin Verlander on the hill, and he has earned victories in each of his last four starts. Verlander has been very consistent in his last eight outings, allowing two runs or less each time. Five of his eight wins this season have come at home, where he owns a 3.69 ERA in 12 starts. However, Verlander has struggled against the White Sox during his career, going 2-6 in 11 starts with an inflated 5.45 ERA.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Verlander's last 10 starts vs. Chicago.
Key Injuries - NONE