Hot Pitchers
-- Colorado is 8-3 in last eleven Jimenez home starts.
-- Arizona won three of last four Davis home starts. Hennessey allowed one run in six innings in his first '08 start.
-- Marquis is 2-1, 1.77 in his last three starts.
-- Lewis tossed eight shutout innings in his first 2008 start, at Baltimore. Slowey is 5-1, 2.47 in his last seven starts.
-- Buehrle is 2-0, 0.68 in his last two starts. Aceves won his first start, allowing one run in seven IP at Anaheim.
-- Red Sox are 9-2 on road when Matsuzaka starts. Rays are 11-1 at home when Kazmir is starting pitcher.
Cold Pitchers
-- Ohlendorf is 0-1, 9.00 in first two big league starts. Dodgers are 4-10 in Kuroda's last fourteen road starts.
-- Martinez is 1-1, 6.95 in his last four starts. Lannan is 2-2, 7.82 in his last five starts.
-- Leblanc is 1-1, 5.40 in his first two big league starts.
-- Moehler is 1-2, 6.32 in his last three road starts.
-- Willis was 0-1, 10.45 in four starts back in April/May, before he hurt his knee. He returns here. McCarthy is 1-1, 4.64 in four starts this season.
-- Davies is 1-5, 6.59 in his last six starts. Silva is 0-3, 11.77 in his last six starts.
Hot Teams
-- Pirates won last three games, scoring 24 runs. Dodgers won twelve of last fourteen games.
-- Mets won six of their last seven road games.
-- Cubs won last three games, allowing five runs. Astros won 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Giants won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Red Sox are 14-6 in their last twenty games.
-- White Sox won three of their last four games, but played two games yesterday at home.
-- Royals won three of their last four games.
Cold Teams
-- Washington is 4-15 in its last nineteen games.
-- Rockies lost seven of their last eight games. Padres lost five of their last six games.
-- Arizona lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Indians lost three of their last four games. Minnesota is 4-9 in its last thirteen road games.
-- Bronx is 1-5 in last six home series openers.
-- Rays lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Tigers lost last four games, allowing 23 runs. Texas is 5-12 in its last seventeen home games.
-- Mariners lost their last six road games.
Totals
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 6-2 in last eight Washington games.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five San Diego games.
-- Last four Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Cubs' last five road games all stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-2 in Minnesota's last ten road games.
-- Over is 10-4 in White Sox' last fourteen games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Boston games.
-- Four of last five Detroit road games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Kansas City home games.
Tips and Trends
Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees [YES | 7:05 PM ET]
White Sox: Mark Buehrle has won his last two starts in spectacular fashion, allowing just one run in 13.1 innings of work. Overall, Buehrle has won five of his last seven starts. He's struggled on the road this season, going 3-8 with a 5,34 ERA. Buehrle hasn't faced the Yankees since last June, when he was lit up for 11 hits and five runs in just six innings. The Over is 5-0 in Buehrle's last five starts.
White Sox are 0-4 in Buehrle's last 4 road starts.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Key Injuries - 1B Paul Konerko (knee) is OUT.
3B Joe Crede (back) is OUT.
OF Carlos Quentin (wrist) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Yankees (-125, O/U 9.5): Alfredo Aceves made his first start of the year for the Yankees against the Angels and pitched very well, allowing only one run over seven innings. In one start and two relief appearances this season, Aceves has only given up 2 runs in 14 innings, while striking out nine. This will be Aceves' first appearance against the White Sox in his career.
Yankees are 4-11 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
The OVER is 5-1 in New York's last 6 Monday games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 5
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays [NESN | 7:10 PM ET]
Red Sox (-115, O/U 8.5): Daisuke Matsuzaka faced the Rays his last time out and didn't have one of his better performances, allowing eight hits and three runs over five innings. Dice-K also walked four batters in that game. Matsuzaka has been nearly perfect on the road, going 7-0 with a remarkable 2.67 ERA in 11 starts. After winning four consecutive starts, Dice-K has received a no-decision in three of his last four outings.
Red Sox are 8-0 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Matsuzaka's last 4 road starts.
Key Injuries - OF J.D. Drew (.280; back) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Total Play of the Day)
Rays: Scott Kazmir just faced the Red Sox last Tuesday, walking away with a no-decision after giving up just two runs over six innings. Kazmir has been a monster at home this season, going 7-1 with a minuscule 2.10 ERA. In his last three starts, Kazmir has allowed just two runs in 17.1 innings of work, while striking out 17. Despite Kazmir's dominance at Tropicana Field, his last three home starts have gone way OVER the total.
Rays are 5-1 in Kazmir's last 6 starts vs. AL East.
The OVER is 4-1 in Kazmir's last 5 starts vs. AL East.
Key Injuries - OF Carl Crawford (.273; hand) is OUT indefinitely.
OF B.J. Upton (.274; quad) is doubtful.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
LA DODGERS (77 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 86) - 7:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 77-72 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-22 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-42 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 77-72 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-53 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-37 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KURODA is 5-11 (-8.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 41-45 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 74-55 (+21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 243-258 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 134-90 (+26.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
HIROKI KURODA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KURODA is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
ROSS OHLENDORF vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (83 - 65) at WASHINGTON (56 - 93) - 7:10 PM
PEDRO MARTINEZ (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 27-30 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 19-26 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 71-63 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 21-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 7-13 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 68-61 (-48.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 21-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 88-72 (+44.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-32 (+24.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-35 (+23.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-93 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-68 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-62 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-30 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-48 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-4 (+4.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
PEDRO MARTINEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 5-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)
JOHN LANNAN vs. NY METS since 1997
LANNAN is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.53 and a WHIP of 1.645.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)
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SAN DIEGO (57 - 93) at COLORADO (68 - 82) - 8:35 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. GREG REYNOLDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 57-92 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-49 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 57-92 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-69 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-58 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 36-55 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-44 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 120-109 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 89-75 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 67-82 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 26-39 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 24-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 67-82 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 8-7 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
WADE LEBLANC vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
GREG REYNOLDS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
REYNOLDS is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 81) at ARIZONA (72 - 76) - 9:40 PM
BRAD HENNESSEY (R) vs. DOUG DAVIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIS is 22-10 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 16-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 22-10 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-72 (+53.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-27 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 657-546 (+86.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-33 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HENNESSEY is 10-3 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 17-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 8-0 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 17-7 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 14-5 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HENNESSEY is 9-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 72-76 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 72-73 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 48-48 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-58 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 19-22 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-7 (+2.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.9 Units)
BRAD HENNESSEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HENNESSEY is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)
DOUG DAVIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DAVIS is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 5-7 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.7 units)
MINNESOTA (82 - 67) at CLEVELAND (72 - 77) - 7:05 PM
KEVIN SLOWEY (R) vs. SCOTT LEWIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 24-11 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 82-67 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-34 (+6.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-24 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-43 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-19 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 72-77 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-30 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-35 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 66-68 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-56 (-7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-40 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-5 (+4.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)
KEVIN SLOWEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SLOWEY is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
SCOTT LEWIS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHI WHITE SOX (83 - 65) at NY YANKEES (79 - 70) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. ALFREDO ACEVES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 49-30 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 83-64 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 79-51 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 352-346 (+42.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-32 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 207-229 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 79-70 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 69-58 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 48-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 40-42 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BUEHRLE is 1-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.58 and a WHIP of 1.664.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)
ALFREDO ACEVES vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (88 - 61) at TAMPA BAY (88 - 59) - 7:10 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
BOSTON is 3-13 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
BOSTON is 37-40 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 88-59 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-21 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 37-28 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-22 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-40 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-27 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 64-38 (+23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 47-32 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KAZMIR is 18-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 14-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 20-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 195-130 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MATSUZAKA is 21-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-7 (+2.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 1-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 2-5 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.9 units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. BOSTON since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 11-9 (+8.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-11. (-2.5 units)
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DETROIT (70 - 78) at TEXAS (73 - 77) - 8:05 PM
DONTRELLE WILLIS (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 70-78 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 83-130 (-37.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 65-67 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 46-48 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 45-58 (-24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 35-42 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WILLIS is 12-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WILLIS is 0-7 (-8.4 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. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 73-77 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 83-70 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-71 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 55-55 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 43-34 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. TEXAS since 1997
WILLIS is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. DETROIT since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.08 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
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SEATTLE (57 - 91) at KANSAS CITY (65 - 84) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS SILVA (R) vs. KYLE DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 57-91 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-48 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 52-84 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-62 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-61 (-21.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 35-55 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 18-38 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-39 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 234-215 (-68.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 37-60 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-62 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
CARLOS SILVA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SILVA is 5-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)
KYLE DAVIES vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DAVIES is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (89 - 58) vs. HOUSTON (80 - 68) - 2:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. BRIAN MOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 275-321 (-92.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-55 (-32.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 459-488 (-115.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
HOUSTON is 80-68 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 44-37 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 39-32 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 78-67 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 25-18 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 20-18 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 43-35 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-11 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MOEHLER is 15-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MOEHLER is 15-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MOEHLER is 9-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-58 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-54 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-7 (+5.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)
TED LILLY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LILLY is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.052.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
BRIAN MOEHLER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MOEHLER is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 5-1 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)
Trend Sheet
2:05 PM CHI CUBS vs. HOUSTON
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston's last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs
7:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
7:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
7:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
7:10 PM BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 15 games
7:10 PM NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against NY Mets
8:05 PM DETROIT vs. TEXAS
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 15 games
Texas is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games at home
8:10 PM SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
8:35 PM SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
9:40 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
National League
LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Hiroki Kuroda (R) vs. Ross Ohlendorf (L)
Kuroda: 6-1 Over at Pittsburgh
Ohlendorf: Pit 0-10 as a home underdog of +150 to +200
NY Mets at Washington, 7:10 ET
Pedro Martinez (R) vs. John Lannan (L)
Martinez: 18-5 Over in road games
Lannan: 4-15 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
San Diego at Colorado, 8:35 ET
Wade LeBlanc (L) vs. Greg Reynolds (R)
LeBlanc: SD 7-23 as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Reynolds: Col 16-2 after allowing 1 run or less in division win
San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Brad Hennessey (R) vs. Doug Davis (L)
Hennessey: 8-0 TSR Away vs. division
Davis: Ari 11-22 after scoring 3 runs or less BB games
American League
Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Kevin Slowey (R) vs. Scott Lewis (L)
Slowey: Min 44-20 off an Under
Lewis: Cle 5-10 vs. Minnesota
Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Mark Buehrle (L) vs. Alfredo Aceves (R)
Buehrle: 1-6 TSR, 6.58 ERA L3 starts
Aceves: Yankees 5-1 at home vs. White Sox
Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) vs. Scott Kazmir (L)
Matsuzaka: Bos 0-6 at Tampa Bay
Kazmir: 14-2 TSR in night games
Detroit at Texas, 8:05 ET
Dontrelle Willis (L) vs. Brandon McCarthy (R)
Willis: Det 15-32 as an underdog of +150 or less
McCarthy: Tex 29-11 Over vs. AL Central
Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Carlos Silva (R) vs. Kyle Davies (R)
Silva: Sea 38-61 vs. righties
Davies: KC 10-1 Under at home off win by 6+ runs
Write-In Games
Chicago Cubs at Houston, 2:05 ET at Milwaukee
Ted Lilly (L) vs. Brian Moehler (R)
Lilly: Cubs 75-39 as favorite
Moehler: 11-1 Over in day games