Hot Pitchers
-- Francis has a 2.77 RA in his last four starts. Geer is 2-0, 3.17 in three starts this season.
-- Billingsley is 3-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.
-- Braves won Jurrjens' last three home starts, scoring 28 runs. Happ is 0-0, 3.27 in two starts, both Philly wins, but last start was way back on July 9.
-- Marlins won last five Nolasco starts (3-0, 2.19). Astros won last three Backe starts (2-0, 4.00).
-- Harang has a 3.12 RA in his last four starts. Wellemeyer has 2.70 RA in his last three starts.
-- Marquis is 2-1, 1.77 in his last three starts. .Sheets is 2-1, 1.73 in his last four starts.
-- Arizona won four of Webb's last five home starts.
-- Broadway allowed two runs in 5.1 IP in his only '08 start, 9-2 win over the Royals.
-- Lee is 8-0, 2.13 in his last eight starts. Baker is 2-1, 2.38 in his last five starts.
-- Purcey has 2.51 RA in his last two starts.
-- Nippert is 2-0, 0.75 in his last couple starts.
-- Royals won seven of last eight Meche home starts. Rowland- Smith is 2-1, 2.97 in his last five starts.
-- Weaver has a 2.50 RA in his last three starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Pirates lost Duke's last six home starts.
-- Knight allowed four runs in 5.1 IP in his only other 2008 start. Martis is 0-2, 3.60 in two starts; Nationals scored one run in the two games.
-- Sanchez is 1-6, 6.14 in his last nine starts.
-- Hughes is making first start since April 29; he was 0-4, 9.41 in six starts before then.
-- Garcia makes his first start since an early '07 arm injury; this is his 263rd career start.
-- Bass allowed three runs in four IP in his first '08 start.
-- Red Sox are 3-8 in Wakefield's last eleven road starts. Garza is 0-2, 5.29 in his last three starts.
-- A's are 2-9 in last 11 Smith starts, scoring three runs or less in nine of the eleven games.
Hot Teams
-- Dodgers are 14-2 in their last sixteen games.
-- Braves won five of their last seven games. Phillies won their last five games, scoring 34 runs.
-- Reds won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Marlins won their last six games, scoring 36 runs.
-- Cubs won last five games, allowing ten runs.
-- Giants won nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Red Sox are 15-7 in their last twenty-two games.
-- Toronto won six of its last seven home games.
-- Royals won five of their last six games. five of their last six games.
-- Rangers won three of their last four home games.
-- A's won seven of their last ten games. Angels won five of their last six games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Washington lost five of last seven games. Mets lost four of their last five games.
-- Astros lost last three games, scoring a total of two runs.
-- Cardinals lost their last six games, scoring 17 runs.
-- Brewers lost 12 of last 14 games, fired their skipper Monday.
-- Rockies lost eight of their last ten games. Padres lost six of their last eight games.
-- Arizona lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Minnesota is 4-11 in its last fifteen road games. Cleveland is 3-8 in its last eleven games.
-- Bronx lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Rays lost nine of their last fourteen games.
-- White Sox are 9-13 in their last 22 road games.
-- Orioles are 6-19 in their last 25 games.
-- Tigers lost last six games, allowing 39 runs.
-- Mariners lost their last eight road games.
Totals
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Atlanta games.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Washington games.
-- Last six Cincinnati games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Florida home games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven games at Wrigley Field.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven San Diego games.
-- Last six Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-6 in White Sox' last sixteen games.
-- Over is 9-3 in Minnesota's last twelve road games.
-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Toronto home games.
-- Under is 7-4-1 in last twelve Boston games.
-- Five of last seven Detroit road games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Kansas City home games.
-- Five of last seven Angel games stayed under the total.
Trend Sheet
3:05 PM SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY YANKEES
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
7:05 PM LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
7:05 PM MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota
7:07 PM BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
7:10 PM BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
7:10 PM HOUSTON vs. FLORIDA
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:10 PM NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
7:10 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
7:10 PM ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
8:05 PM DETROIT vs. TEXAS
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
8:05 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home
8:10 PM SEATTLE vs. KANSAS CITY
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
9:40 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:05 PM LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Oakland is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
SAN DIEGO (58 - 94) at COLORADO (69 - 83) - 3:05 PM
JOSH GEER (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 9-8 (+0.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
JOSH GEER vs. COLORADO since 1997
GEER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 11-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 13-10 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.5 units)
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LA DODGERS (79 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 88) - 7:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 79-72 (-5.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 79-72 (-5.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 243-260 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 136-90 (+28.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
ZACH DUKE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DUKE is 1-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.28 and a WHIP of 1.787.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (84 - 67) at ATLANTA (67 - 84) - 7:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 11-2 (+9.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
J.A. HAPP vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
JAIR JURRJENS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JURRJENS is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)
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HOUSTON (80 - 70) at FLORIDA (78 - 72) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 78-72 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 42-34 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 14-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 77-70 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 55-56 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 56-53 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 33-33 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 247-261 (+44.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NOLASCO is 20-9 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 19-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 15-9 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 80-70 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 37-39 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-7 (+9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 78-69 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 59-49 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 55-51 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 43-37 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-13 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BACKE is 44-36 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 13-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 32-23 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.9 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BRANDON BACKE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
BACKE is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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ST LOUIS (78 - 72) at CINCINNATI (69 - 81) - 7:10 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 29-43 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-38 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-37 (+4.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 40-36 (+10.3 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.
HARANG is 12-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 78-72 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 78-72 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-23 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-44 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 83-74 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 69-81 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 242-259 (-58.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 62-84 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 27-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 140-169 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 48-54 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 41-57 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 217-249 (-62.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
HARANG is 9-16 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (+2.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)
TODD WELLEMEYER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.758.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
AARON HARANG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARANG is 5-8 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 7-9 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.5 units)
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NY METS (83 - 67) at WASHINGTON (58 - 93) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON KNIGHT (R) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 27-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY METS are 7-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 71-65 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 51-48 (-8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-36 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-32 (+27.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-33 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-21 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-70 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-37 (+20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-68 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
BRANDON KNIGHT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
SHAIRON MARTIS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
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MILWAUKEE (83 - 68) at CHICAGO CUBS (91 - 58) - 8:05 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 30-57 (-23.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 98-140 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-12 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 95-134 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-105 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-35 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 91-58 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-24 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-54 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-33 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-13 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-18 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 47-66 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-4 (+2.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)
BEN SHEETS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SHEETS is 10-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 13-12 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-12. (-0.4 units)
JASON MARQUIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 5-9 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.1 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 83) at ARIZONA (74 - 76) - 9:40 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. BRANDON WEBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 54-37 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-29 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 657-548 (+84.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-54 (+6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-35 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 74-76 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 74-73 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 50-48 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-39 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-22 (-9.5 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 7-9 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.60 and a WHIP of 1.943.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)
BRANDON WEBB vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WEBB is 12-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 12-10 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-10. (+1.3 units)
CHI WHITE SOX (84 - 66) at NY YANKEES (80 - 71) - 7:05 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
PHIL HUGHES vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUGHES is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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BALTIMORE (67 - 82) at TORONTO (80 - 71) - 7:07 PM
BRIAN BASS (R) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 58-104 (-29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-95 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 80-71 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 63-48 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 128-95 (+28.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-50 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 25-35 (-17.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-5 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)
BRIAN BASS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
DAVID PURCEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
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MINNESOTA (82 - 69) at CLEVELAND (74 - 77) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. CLIFF LEE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-25 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-6 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LEE is 23-6 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 13-1 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 20-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 17-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 82-69 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-26 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-45 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 74-77 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-35 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 68-68 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-7 (+2.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
SCOTT BAKER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BAKER is 3-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.492.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)
CLIFF LEE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LEE is 7-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 8-7 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.6 units)
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BOSTON (89 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (89 - 60) - 7:10 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 35-39 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
BOSTON is 4-14 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 38-41 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 89-60 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-25 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-22 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-29 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-23 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-41 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-28 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-39 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-35 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-33 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 196-131 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 83-50 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-8 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 17-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 20-10 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-16. (-4.9 units)
MATT GARZA vs. BOSTON since 1997
GARZA is 3-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)
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DETROIT (70 - 80) at TEXAS (75 - 77) - 8:05 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. DUSTIN NIPPERT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 70-80 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 10-21 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
DETROIT is 65-69 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 46-50 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 45-60 (-26.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 35-44 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GARCIA is 33-34 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 75-77 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 85-70 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-71 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 57-55 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 56-48 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GARCIA is 17-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 84-49 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 70-40 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 13-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-3 (+2.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
FREDDY GARCIA vs. TEXAS since 1997
GARCIA is 5-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.543.
His team's record is 7-11 (-10.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-5. (+7.4 units)
DUSTIN NIPPERT vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (57 - 93) at KANSAS CITY (67 - 84) - 8:10 PM
RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L) vs. GIL MECHE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 57-93 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-38 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 26-50 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 52-86 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-64 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-63 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 35-57 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 18-40 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-41 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 234-217 (-70.4 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 37-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 64-73 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-22 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-31 (+7.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MECHE is 12-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 16-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MECHE is 23-14 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 39-60 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MECHE is 9-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-2 (+3.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)
RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
GIL MECHE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MECHE is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.886.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.3 units)
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LA ANGELS (92 - 58) at OAKLAND (70 - 80) - 10:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. GREG SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 119-55 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 92-58 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-29 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 86-51 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-22 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 29-14 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 146-166 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-77 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-58 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 135-150 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 97-119 (-26.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-9 (+0.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.5 Units)
JERED WEAVER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WEAVER is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 0.907.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)
GREG SMITH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SMITH is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
National League
San Diego at Colorado, 3:05 ET
Josh Geer (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Geer: SD 0-7 off 6+ Overs
Hernandez: 12-4 Over in home starts
LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Chad Billingsley (R) vs. Zach Duke (L)
Billingsley: 3-0 TSR, 1.86 ERA L3 starts
Duke: Pit 0-11 as a home underdog of +150 to +200
Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
J.A. Happ (L) vs. Jair Jurrjens (R)
Happ: Phi 7-0 at Atlanta
Jurrjens: Atl 7-17 after allowing 8+ runs
Houston at Florida, 7:10 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Ricky Nolasco (R)
Backe: 16-4 Under as a road underdog of +150 or less
Nolasco: 20-9 TSR this season
St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Todd Wellemeyer (R) vs. Aaron Harang (R)
Wellemeyer: StL 9-21 off BB road division losses
Harang: 17-7 TSR as an underdog
NY Mets at Washington, 7:10 ET
Brandon Knight (R) vs. Shairon Martis (R)
Knight: NYM 14-2 Away off division loss by one run
Martis: Wash 7-27 after scoring 1 run or less
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Ben Sheets (R) vs. Jason Marquis (R) ESPN
Sheets: Mil 3-12 in September
Marquis: Cubs 52-24 at home
San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Jonathan Sanchez (L) vs. Brandon Webb (R)
Sanchez: SF 42-29 Over off an Under
Webb: 17-3 TSR off BB teams win
American League
Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Clayton Richard (L) vs. Phil Hughes (R)
Richard: CWS 25-12 Over after a win by 4+ runs
Hughes: 1-5 TSR this season
Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Brian Bass (R) vs. David Purcey (L)
Bass: Bal 5-25 Away off underdog division win
Purcey: Tor 6-1 Over at home vs. Baltimore
Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Scott Baker (R) vs. Cliff Lee (L)
Baker: Min 8-1 Over after allowing 9+ runs
Lee: 13-1 TSR when the total is 8 to 8.5
Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Tim Wakefield (R) vs. Matt Garza (R)
Wakefield: Bos 1-7 at Tampa Bay
Garza: TB 11-2 off one-run division win
Detroit at Texas, 8:05 ET
Freddy Garcia (R) vs. Dustin Nippert (R)
Garcia: 23-14 TSR as road underdog
Nippert: Tex 82-59 Under off win
Seattle at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Ryan Rowland-Smith (L) vs. Gil Meche (R)
Rowland-Smith: Sea 1-4 at Kansas City
Meche: 12-4 TSR off BB team wins
LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Jered Weaver (R) vs. Greg Smith (L)
Weaver: LAA 17-5 Under off loss by 6+ runs
Smith: 16-0 Under in night games
Tips and Trends
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays [NESN | 7:10 PM ET]
Red Sox: Tim Wakefield is coming off one of his strongest performances of the year, pitching eight shutout innings in a win over the Blue Jays. Wakefield has owned the Rays throughout his career, compiling a record of 19-4 to go along with a strong 3.10 ERA. The road hasn?t been kind to the veteran knuckleballer this year. Wakefield is just 3-6 with a 4.67 ERA away from home. Wakefield?s last three road starts have gone OVER the total. He is 19-4 lifetime vs. Tampa Bay with a 3.10 ERA.
Red Sox are 3-8 in Wakefield?s last 11 road starts.
Red Sox are 3-9 in Wakefield?s last 12 starts vs. AL East.
Key Injuries - OF J.D. Drew (back) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Rays (-125, O/U 9): The Rays will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak with Matt Garza on the mound. There?s a chance that trend could change tonight at Tropicana Field where Garza is 7-3 with a 2.74 ERA on the year. Garza has also experienced success against the Red Sox in his career, going 3-1 with a 3.54 ERA. The UNDER is 6-3-1 in Garza?s last 10 starts.
Rays are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings at Tampa Bay.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Garza?s last 13 home starts..
Key Injuries - OF B.J. Upton (quad) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs [ESPN | 8:05 PM ET]
Brewers: Ben Sheets had allowed no runs in three consecutive starts before being touched up by the Phillies for five runs in just six innings of work his last time out. Sheets has been solid on the road in 2008, going 7-4 with a 3.00 ERA. However, he was hammered by the Cubs the last time the two teams met, allowing six runs over 5.1 innings. The UNDER is 6-2 in Sheets? last eight starts.
Brewers are 6-2 in Sheets' last 8 starts vs. NL Central.
Brewers are 4-1 in Sheets' last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
Key Injuries - OF Gabe Kapler (shoulder) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Cubs (-125): Jason Marquis has really turned things around in his last three starts, allowing just four runs in 20.1 innings pitched. The Cubs are hoping Marquis pitches better at home tonight than he has thus far in 2008. Marquis is just 4-5 with a 5.56 ERA in 14 starts at Wrigley Field this season. He?s also had a tough time against the Brewers, sporting a losing career record of 5-7 versus Milwaukee.
Cubs are 21-9 in Marquis' last 30 home starts.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Chicago's last 5 vs. NL Central.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 5