MLB Trends Monday 7/20

Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Ted Lilly in this game. Lilly has a 9-6 record and a 3.18 ERA this season.

It'll be Rodrigo Lopez toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Righthander Lopez is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA so far this season.

The Cubs defeated Washington 11-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Jake Fox was 3-5 with a home run and four RBI for Chicago, while Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run home run in the win.

The Phillies defeated Florida 5-0 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

J.A. Happ pitched seven shutout innings and allowed only five hits for Philadelphia, while Raul Ibanez drove in two runs in the win.

Current streak:
Chicago has won 4 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 8 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 47-43 SU
Philadelphia: 51-38 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Chi Cubs are 4-6
After playing Florida are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games at home

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Chi Cubs, Tuesday, July 21

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park.

Mike Burns will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers on this day. Righthander Burns is 2-2 this season with a 6.54 ERA.

The Pirates will counter Burns with Ross Ohlendorf. Righthander Ohlendorf has a 4.64 ERA to go along with a 7-7 record this season.

The Brewers lost to Cincinnati 5-3 as a -120 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Price Fielder was 3-4 with a two-run home run for Milwaukee and Yovani Gallardo gave up three runs on seven hits in six innings.

The Pirates lost to San Francisco 4-3 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Ryan Doumit was 2-4 with two RBI for Pittsburgh and Brandon Moss hit a solo home run.

Team records:
Milwaukee: 47-45 SU
Pittsburgh: 40-51 SU

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Pittsburgh are 9-1
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9
After playing San Francisco are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 21

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals

The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park.

Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Mets to start this game. Hernandez is 5-5 this season with a 5.10 ERA.

Starting this game for the Nationals will be J.D. Martin. The righthander will be making his season debut.

The Mets lost to Atlanta 7-1 as a +215 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).

Jeff Francoeur drove in the Mets' lone run and Tim Redding allowed five runs on four hits in three innings.

The Nationals lost to the Cubs 11-3 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The 14 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Adam Dunn hit a solo home run for Washington and Garrett Mock allowed seven runs (four were earned) on eight hits in 3 1-3 innings.

Current streak:
Washington has lost 5 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 43-48 SU
Washington: 26-65 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 2-8
After playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

Next up:
Washington home to NY Mets, Tuesday, July 21

Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium.

Righthander David Hernandez will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Hernandez is 2-2 this season with a 4.29 ERA.

Hernandez's opponent in this one will be Andy Pettitte. The Yankees lefthander has a 4.85 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

The Orioles defeated the White Sox 10-2 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Gregg Zaun was 3-4 with a home run and four RBI for Baltimore, while Jeremy Guthrie allowed two runs on three hits in eight innings.

The Yankees defeated Detroit 2-1 as -140 favorite on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Joba Chamberlain allowed one run on three hits over 6 2-3 innings for the Yankees, while Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez hit solo home runs in the win.

Current streak:
New York has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Baltimore: 41-50 SU
New York: 54-37 SU

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Baltimore are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games

Next up:
NY Yankees home to Baltimore, Tuesday, July 21

San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves

The fans at Turner Field will be treated to a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Monday.

The Giants will give the ball to starter Jonathan Sanchez in this one. Lefthander Sanchez is 3-8 this season with a 4.94 ERA.

It'll be Tommy Hanson toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Hanson is 4-0 with a 2.85 ERA so far this season.

The Giants defeated Pittsburgh 4-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Matt Cain pitched seven innings for San Francisco and allowed only one run on five hits with eight strikeouts, while Nate Schierholtz drove in a pair of runs in the win.

The Braves defeated the Mets 7-1 as a -250 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (8).

Yunel Escobar was 3-4 with a home run and four RBI for Atlanta, while Javier Vazquez allowed one run on six hits in seven innings.

Team records:
San Francisco: 50-41 SU
Atlanta: 46-46 SU

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing San Francisco are 4-6
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

Next up:
Atlanta home to San Francisco, Tuesday, July 21

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.

The Cardinals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Kyle Lohse in this game. Lohse has a 4-5 record and a 4.26 ERA this season.

The Astros will counter Lohse with Brian Moehler. Righthander Moehler has a 5.08 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.

The Cardinals defeated Arizona 2-1 as a -230 favorite on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Joel Pineiro allowed only one run over seven innings and also drove in two runs at the plate for St. Louis in the win.

The Astros lost to the Dodgers 4-3 as a +200 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Geoff Blum hit a two-run home run for Houston and Michael Bourn was 2-4 with a run scored.

Current streak:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
St. Louis: 51-43 SU
Houston: 46-46 SU

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Houston are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing LA Dodgers are 2-8
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis's last 19 games when playing Houston
St. Louis is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 19 games when playing St. Louis
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Next up:
Houston home to St. Louis, Tuesday, July 21

Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers

The Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.

John Smoltz will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Smoltz is 1-2 this season with a 5.40 ERA.

Smoltz's opponent in this one will be Kevin Millwood. The Rangers righthander has a 3.46 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

The Red Sox lost to Toronto 3-1 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The four runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

David Ortiz drove in the Red Sox lone run, while Jon Lester took the loss after allowing three runs on five hits in seven innings.

The Rangers defeated Minnesota 5-3 as a -110 favorite on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Ian Kinsler homered twice, including a two-run shot in the bottom of the 12th inning for Texas, while Marlon Byrd scored a pair of runs in the win.

Current streak:
Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 55-36 SU
Texas: 49-41 SU

Boston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Texas are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Texas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Texas
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
Texas home to Boston, Tuesday, July 21

Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals

The Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Kauffman Stadium.

The Angels will give the ball to starter Sean O'Sullivan in this one. Righthander O'Sullivan is 2-0 this season with a 3.80 ERA.

It'll be Sidney Ponson toeing the rubber for the Royals in this contest. Righthander Ponson is 1-4 with a 5.92 ERA so far this season.

The Angels defeated Oakland 1-0 in extra innings as a -115 favorite on Sunday. The one run score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Bobby Abreu hit a solo home run in the tenth inning for the Angels and John Lackey pitched nine shutout innings with six strikeouts in the win.

The Royals lost to Tampa Bay 4-3 as a +140 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Alberto Callaspo was 3-4 with two RBI for Kansas City and Billy Butler was 4-5.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Kansas City has lost 6 straight games.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 52-38 SU
Kansas City: 37-54 SU

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Kansas City are 7-3
After playing Oakland are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Kansas City's last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games at home

Next up:
Kansas City home to LA Angels, Tuesday, July 21

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

David Price will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Lefthander Price is 3-3 this season with a 4.71 ERA.

Starting this game for the White Sox will be Gavin Floyd. The righthander has a 4.44 ERA to go along with a 7-6 record this season.

The Rays defeated Kansas City 4-3 as a -150 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Gabe Gross drove in a pair of runs for Tampa Bay, while Carlos Pena was 2-4 with an RBI in the win.

The White Sox lost to Baltimore 10-2 as a -140 favorite on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9.5).

DeWayne Wise and Chris Getz hit solo home runs for the White Sox and Jose Contreras allowed four earned runs on five hits in 4 1-3 innings.

Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Tampa Bay: 51-41 SU
Chicago: 47-44 SU

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4
After playing Kansas City are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Baltimore are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 14 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Chi White Sox's last 23 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up:
Chi White Sox home to Tampa Bay, Tuesday, July 21

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Monday when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies meet at Coors Field.

The Diamondbacks will give the ball to starter Doug Davis in this one. Lefthander Davis is 4-9 this season with a 3.41 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rockies will be Jorge De La Rosa. The lefthander has a 5.08 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.

The Diamondbacks lost to St. Louis 2-1 as a +205 underdog on Sunday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Chad Tracy drove in Arizona's lone run and Yusmeiro Petit allowed two runs on three hits in six innings.

The Rockies defeated San Diego 6-1 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Jason Marquis allowed only one run on five hits in eight innings and he also had a pair of RBI for Colorado, while Ian Stewart hit a solo home run and scored twice in the win.

Team records:
Arizona: 39-53 SU
Colorado: 50-42 SU

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Colorado are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 3-7
After playing San Diego are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Colorado's last 18 games

Next up:
Colorado home to Arizona, Tuesday, July 21

Florida Marlins vs. San Diego Padres

The Florida Marlins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park.

The Marlins will give the ball to starter Rick Vanden Hurk in this one. Righthander Vanden Hurk is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Padres will be Tim Stauffer. The righthander has a 2.57 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

The Marlins lost to Philadelphia 5-0 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The five runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Andrew Miller took the loss for Florida after allowing four runs on six hits over 2 2-3 innings.

The Padres lost to Colorado 6-1 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (7.5).

Kevin Kouzmanoff drove in the Padres' lone run and Mat Latos allowed two runs on three hits in four innings.

Current streak:
Florida has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Florida: 46-47 SU
San Diego: 37-55 SU

Florida most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing San Diego are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Colorado are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Florida
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida

Next up:
San Diego home to Florida, Tuesday, July 21

Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics

The Minnesota Twins and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Righthander Nick Blackburn will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Blackburn is 8-4 this season with a 3.06 ERA.

It'll be Gio Gonzalez toeing the rubber for the Athletics in this contest. Lefthander Gonzalez is 1-2 with a 5.52 ERA so far this season.

The Twins lost to Texas 5-3 as a +100 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9.5).

Nick Punto was 3-4 with a solo home run for Minnesota and Delmon Young was 2-4 with a run scored.

The Athletics lost to the Angels 1-0 in extra innings as a +105 underdog on Sunday. The one run scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Brett Anderson pitched eight shutout innings for the A's in the loss.

Current streak:
Oakland has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 47-45 SU
Oakland: 38-52 SU

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 5-5
After playing Texas are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Oakland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Minnesota's last 18 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Oakland's last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

Next up:
Oakland home to Minnesota, Tuesday, July 21

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday when they battle the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium.

Micah Owings will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Righthander Owings is 6-8 this season with a 5.16 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Jason Schmidt who starts for the Dodgers. Righthander Schmidt is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

The Reds defeated Milwaukee 5-3 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The eight runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (8.5).

Jonny Gomes was 2-4 with a home run and three RBI for Cincinnati and Brandon Phillips drove in a pair of runs in the win.

The Dodgers defeated Houston 4-3 as a -220 favorite on Sunday. The seven runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9).

Matt Kemp was 3-3 with a solo home run and four runs scored for the Dodgers, while Brad Ausmus was 2-3 with a pair of RBI in the win.

Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Cincinnati: 44-47 SU
Los Angeles: 58-34 SU

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing LA Dodgers are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After playing Houston are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati

Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, July 21

BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore

CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi Cubs's last 19 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games

SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games

ST. LOUIS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis's last 19 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

BOSTON vs. TEXAS
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Texas is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Boston

LA ANGELS vs. KANSAS CITY
LA Angels are 17-5 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing LA Angels

TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home

ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona

FLORIDA vs. SAN DIEGO
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Florida

MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Minnesota's last 18 games
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games

CINCINNATI vs. LA DODGERS
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati

National League

NY METS at WASHINGTON
HERNANDEZ: NYM 32-20 OVER as a road underdog
MARTIN: WAS 8-20 as a home favorite

MILWAUKEE at PITTSBURGH
BURNS: MIL 17-9 OVER AWAY when the total is 9 to 9.5
OHLENDORF: PIT 24-12 at home with a money line of -100 to -125

CHICAGO CUBS at PHILADELPHIA
LILLY: CHC 2-15 as an underdog
LOPEZ: 9-1 TSR at home

SAN FRANCISCO at ATLANTA
SANCHEZ: SF 13-2 UNDER AWAY when the total is 8 to 8.5
HANSON: ATL 36-22 UNDER in night games

ST LOUIS at HOUSTON
WELLEMEYER: STL 2-8 when playing on Monday
MOEHLER: HOU 8-2 UNDER when playing with a day off

ARIZONA at COLORADO
DAVIS: 3-12 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
DE LA ROSA: COL 26-9 at home in July

FLORIDA at SAN DIEGO
VANDENHURK: FLA 31-23 OVER against right-handed starters
STAUFFER: SD 22-44 in July

CINCINNATI at LA DODGERS
OWINGS: CIN 29-17 UNDER on the road
SCHMIDT: LAD 22-6 when the total is 9 to 9.5

American League

BALTIMORE at NY YANKEES
HERNANDEZ: BAL 19-60 as a road underdog of +150 or more
PETTITTE: 33-8 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -200

BOSTON at TEXAS
SMOLTZ: BOS 42-15 when the total is 10 or higher
MILLWOOD: TEX 17-7 OVER when playing on Monday

TAMPA BAY at CHI WHITE SOX
PRICE: TB 13-25 when the money line is +125 to -125
FLOYD: CHW 16-8 as a home underdog

LA ANGELS at KANSAS CITY
O'SULLIVAN: LAA 10-3 OVER in July
PONSON: KC 5-1 when playing on Monday

MINNESOTA at OAKLAND
BLACKBURN: MIN 1-11 AWAY when playing on Monday
GONZALEZ: OAK 19-5 UNDER when playing on Monday

Hot Pitchers
-- Phillies won first two Lopez starts (1-0, 3.18).
-- Pirates won last three Ohlendorf home starts (2-0, 1.35).
-- Lilly is 2-0, 1.88 in his last couple starts.
-- Hanson is 4-0, 1.75 in his last six starts.
-- Moehler is 4-1, 3.79 in his last six starts.
-- de la Rosa is 4-0, 3.12 in his last four starts.
-- Stauffer gave up two runs in seven IP in his first '09 start.
-- Floyd is 4-1, 3.25 in his last eight starts.
-- Angels are 4-0 in O'Sullivan starts (2-0, 3.80).
-- Blackburn is 6-2, 2.64 in his last dozen starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- LHernandez is 0-4, 7.56 in his last six starts, but is 2-0, 0.56 in two starts against the Nationals this season. Martin was 8-3, 2.66 in his 16 starts at AAA Syracuse this season.
-- Burns has a 6.55 RA in four starts this season.
-- Sanchez is 1-4, 5.51 in his last six starts, but threw a no-hitter in his last outing.
-- Davis is 1-3, 4.17 in his last seven starts. Lohse is 1-5, 6.61 in his last seven starts.
-- Van den Hurk is 4-1, 2.77 in nine AAA starts; he's made 21 starts in big leagues, with a record of 5-7, 6.96.
-- Owings has a 6.35 RA in his last four starts. Schmidt was 2-0, 4.19 in five rehab starts in AAA; his career MLB record is 128-94 in 310 career starts, but this is his first start since 2007.
-- DHernandez is 1-2, 4.94 in his last four starts. Pettitte is 1-2, 8.57 in his last four starts.
-- Smoltz is 1-2, 5.40 in four starts this season. Millwood is 0-2, 8.83 in his last three starts.
-- Price is 0-2, 8.31 in his four road starts.
-- Ponson is 1-4, 5.91 in six starts this season.
-- GGonzalez is 1-2, 6.75 in three starts this season.

Hot Teams
-- Cubs won six of their last seven games. Phillies won 12 of last 13.
-- Braves won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Cardinals won 10 of their last 15 games. Astros won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Rockies are 30-10 in their last 40 games.
-- Dodgers won nine of their last fourteen games.
-- Red Sox won six of their last nine games, but lost last two.
-- Bronx Bombers won eight of last ten home games.
-- Twins won seven of their last ten road games.
-- White Sox won eight of their last eleven home games. Rays won seven of their last nine games.
-- Angels won ten of their last fourteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost eleven of their last twelve games.
-- Pirates lost nine of their last 12 games.
-- Giants lost four of their last five road games.
-- Reds lost eight of their last 12 games. Brewers lost 10 of last 15.
-- Mets lost ten of their last thirteen road games.
-- Diamondbacks lost three of their last four games.
-- Padres lost thirteen of their last sixteen games. Marlins lost their last three games, scoring five runs.
-- Rangers lost four of their last five games.
-- Orioles lost nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Royals lost 12 of their last 15 home games.
-- Oakland lost nine of its last twelve home games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten LHernandez starts.
-- Ten of last eleven games at PNC Park stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last fourteen Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in Atlanta's last thirteen games.
-- Under is 4-1-2 in Moehler's last seven home starts.
-- 11 of last 12 Arizona road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight games at Petco Park went over the total.
-- Nine of last eleven games at Dodger Stadium stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in DHernandez' first five big league starts.
-- Eight of last ten Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine White Sox games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Royals' last ten home games.
-- Last nine Minnesota road games stayed under the total.