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MLB TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2

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Hot Pitchers
-- Hamels is 2-0, 1.86 in his last four starts.
-- Harang has 2.07 RA in his last two starts.
-- Parra is 1-0, 2.45 in his last two starts.
-- Lincecum is 4-0, 1.63 in his last seven starts.
-- Petit is 2-0, 2.07 in his last two starts. Wainwright is 2-0, 3.17 in his last three starts.
-- Carmona is 2-0, 3.75 in his last two starts.
-- Red Sox won last ten Lester home starts.
-- Perkins is 5-0, 3.70 in his last six starts. Purcey has 3.00 RA in his last three starts.
-- Bronx won nine of last ten Mussina road starts. Garza is 2-0, 1.54 in his last three starts.
-- Feierabend is 0-0, 3.00 in his last two starts. McCarthy has a 2.70 RA in his first two starts this season.

Cold Pitchers
-- Morton is 2-6, 6.23 in his last eight starts. Sanchez is 1-3, 5.02 in his last five starts.
-- Nationals lost seven of last nine Lannan home starts.
-- Pirates are 3-9 in Snell's last twelve road starts.
-- Zambrano, who skipped last start with tired arm, has 8.72 RA in his last four starts. Astros are 4-10 in Backe road starts.
-- Niese was 5-1, 3.40 in seven starts for AAA New Orleans.
-- Hernandez is 1-3, 11.09 in four starts for Colorado.
-- Kershaw is 0-2, 7.36 in his last four starts. Baek is 0-3, 5.25 in his last four starts.
-- Danks is 1-3, 3.86 in his last four starts.
-- Saunders is 0-2, 8.68 in his last four starts. Lambert allowed six runs in 2.2 IP in his first '08 start.
-- Liz is 2-4, 9.22 in his last six starts.
-- Royals lost last four Greinke starts (0-2, 5.56). Gonzalez is 0-1, 12.71 in his last three starts.

Hot Teams
-- Reds won last three games, scoring 27 runs.
-- Brewers won eight of their last ten games. Mets are 10-2 in their last twelve road games.
-- Nationals won their last seven games.
-- Astros won their last six games, allowing ten runs.
-- Colorado won its last three home games: 7-6/4-3/-0.
-- Rays won last five games, outscoring foes 38-18. Bronx won five of their last six road games.
-- Angels won three of their last four games.
-- Red Sox won five of their last seven games.
-- Mariners won six of last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Marlins lost six of last nine home games. Braves lost 17 of their last 21 games.
-- Pirates lost last ten games, outscored 80-28.
-- Phillies are 4-8 in their last twelve road games.
-- Cubs lost last three games, scoring five runs.
-- Giants lost six of their last seven games.
-- Dodgers lost eight of last eleven games. Padres lost their last seven games on the road.
-- Arizona lost six of its last eight games. Cardinals lost five of their last six games.
-- Tigers lost six of their last eight home games.
-- Orioles lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Twins lost six of their last nine road games. Jays lost six of their last nine home games.
-- White Sox are 7-11 in their last eighteen road games. Indians lost three of their last four games.
-- Rangers lost six of their last seven home games.
-- Royals lost ten of their last twelve games. A's are 7-21 in last 28 road games.

Totals
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Florida games.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Philadelphia road games.
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Cincinnati home games.
-- Over is 11-5 in Houston's last sixteen road games.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in Mets' last four games.
-- Four of Giants' last five games went over the total.
-- Last six Arizona games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Dodger games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten White Sox road games.
-- Under is 6-2 in Angels' last eight games.
-- Over is 19-5-2 in last 26 Baltimore road games.
-- Last four Toronto home games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1 in last five Bronx road games.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Seattle games.
-- Under is 5-1 in Royals' last six home games.

 
Posted : September 2, 2008 7:07 am
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Trend Sheet

7:05 PM BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 1-8-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Boston is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 18-6-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Baltimore

7:05 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-9 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:05 PM LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games
Detroit is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Detroit is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels

7:07 PM MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 17 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:10 PM ATLANTA vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Florida
Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Florida's last 14 games at home

7:10 PM NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 2-4-1 SU in their last 7 games
NY Yankees are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:10 PM PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Pittsburgh's last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:05 PM HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
Chi Cubs are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 20 games when playing at home against Houston

8:05 PM NY METS vs. MILWAUKEE
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Milwaukee's last 25 games when playing NY Mets

8:05 PM SEATTLE vs. TEXAS
Seattle is 6-1-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
Texas is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Texas is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle

8:10 PM OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home

8:35 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 14 games when playing San Francisco

9:40 PM ST. LOUIS vs. ARIZONA
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

10:10 PM SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 23 games when playing at home against San Diego

 
Posted : September 2, 2008 7:08 am
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ATLANTA (59 - 79) at FLORIDA (70 - 68) - 7:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 59-79 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 30-37 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 23-47 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 22-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 58-77 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 39-53 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-53 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 34-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 29-41 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 70-68 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 49-30 (+26.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 29-20 (+9.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 30-25 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 69-66 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 50-53 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 48-49 (+5.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 45-20 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-7 (+0.5 Units) against FLORIDA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MORTON is 1-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (75 - 63) at WASHINGTON (53 - 85) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 31-25 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-67 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 11-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-25 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 35-61 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-8 (+0.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 4-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 7-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.6 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LANNAN is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (57 - 79) at CINCINNATI (61 - 76) - 7:10 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 47-98 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 50-33 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 35-29 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 61-76 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 239-256 (-57.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-36 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 60-74 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-53 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 215-247 (-62.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 25-39 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HARANG is 8-14 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-5 (+3.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SNELL is 3-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.777.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

AARON HARANG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HARANG is 11-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 12-7 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.7 units)

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HOUSTON (72 - 66) at CHICAGO CUBS (85 - 53) - 8:05 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-53 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-22 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 83-49 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ZAMBRANO is 14-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 72-66 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 70-65 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 52-46 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 51-48 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 40-31 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 16-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 41-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 17-10 (+12.9 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 12-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 31-23 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-157 (-52.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-16 (-12.1 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.
ZAMBRANO is 13-17 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 3-9 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-6 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

BRANDON BACKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BACKE is 2-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 10-7 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 14-8 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-16. (-12.8 units)

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NY METS (77 - 61) at MILWAUKEE (80 - 57) - 8:05 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 25-27 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 80-57 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 79-55 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 15-8 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 59-35 (+21.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

JON NIESE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

MANNY PARRA vs. NY METS since 1997
PARRA is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.750.
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 (59 - 78) at COLORADO (65 - 74) - 8:35 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 130-169 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-35 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-31 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 130-169 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 91-63 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-8 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 118-103 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-73 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 32-30 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 13-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 11-6 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 652-543 (+84.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 360-346 (+43.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LINCECUM is 16-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
LINCECUM is 6-0 (+6.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 64-74 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 23-35 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 64-74 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 40-59 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-6 (-0.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. COLORADO since 1997
LINCECUM is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-6.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (74 - 64) at ARIZONA (70 - 67) - 9:40 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 74-64 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-33 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 74-64 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-42 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-39 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WAINWRIGHT is 9-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 70-67 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 126-144 (-40.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 70-64 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 44-51 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 33-36 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-31 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PETIT is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (53 - 84) at LA DODGERS (68 - 70) - 10:10 PM
CHA SEUNG BAEK (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 53-83 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-45 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-83 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-61 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-49 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BAEK is 9-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 9-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAEK is 9-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 68-70 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-55 (-36.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 138-161 (-56.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 68-70 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-49 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-51 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-5 (-0.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

CHA SEUNG BAEK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

 
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CHI WHITE SOX (77 - 60) at CLEVELAND (66 - 70) - 7:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. FAUSTO CARMONA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CARMONA is 17-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 77-59 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-22 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-46 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 352-345 (+44.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-34 (+24.9 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-26 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 66-70 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-30 (-9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 60-61 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-29 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-4 (+6.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DANKS is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARMONA is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.590.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (83 - 53) at DETROIT (66 - 71) - 7:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. CHRIS LAMBERT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 51-31 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 83-53 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-15 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-25 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 16-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-46 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-40 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-18 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAUNDERS is 39-18 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 11-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 37-16 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 29-12 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 17-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 66-71 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 31-36 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 35-33 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 63-61 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 20-22 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 33-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 17-32 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 5-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SAUNDERS is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRIS LAMBERT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (63 - 74) at BOSTON (80 - 57) - 7:05 PM
RADHAMES LIZ (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 50-83 (-35.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 121-218 (-92.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 56-100 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 46-91 (-30.8 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.
BOSTON is 187-126 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-19 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 17-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
BOSTON is 77-44 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 42-14 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LESTER is 28-12 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 15-2 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 26-9 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 22-7 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 16-2 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 10-0 (+10.0 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)
BALTIMORE is 57-61 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-44 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 328-247 (-46.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-6 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

RADHAMES LIZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
LIZ is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 16.89 and a WHIP of 3.002.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 5-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (77 - 60) at TORONTO (70 - 66) - 7:07 PM
GLEN PERKINS (L) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 42-35 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 77-60 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-19 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-40 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-23 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-32 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-25 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PERKINS is 14-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 62-101 (-32.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
TORONTO is 113-126 (-31.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

GLEN PERKINS vs. TORONTO since 1997
PERKINS is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DAVID PURCEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (73 - 64) at TAMPA BAY (84 - 51) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 73-64 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 8-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
NY YANKEES are 68-61 (-22.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 43-46 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-51 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-19 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-20 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-20 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-35 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-22 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 60-32 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-32 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 43-24 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-7 (-0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.7 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MUSSINA is 18-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.210.
His team's record is 22-9 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-18. (-6.8 units)

MATT GARZA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GARZA is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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SEATTLE (54 - 83) at TEXAS (67 - 72) - 8:05 PM
RYAN FEIERABEND (L) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 54-83 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 49-76 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 37-56 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 36-54 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 23-36 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 233-212 (-65.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
TEXAS is 67-72 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 80-68 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-66 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 50-54 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 39-33 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 73-66 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 8-7 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

RYAN FEIERABEND vs. TEXAS since 1997
FEIERABEND is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 11.57 and a WHIP of 2.286.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (63 - 74) at KANSAS CITY (57 - 79) - 8:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 139-160 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 128-144 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 92-114 (-27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-30 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-20 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-56 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-51 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GREINKE is 16-43 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GREINKE is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

 
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National League

Atlanta at Florida, 7:10 ET
Charlie Morton (R) vs. Anibal Sanchez (R)
Morton: Atl 22-9 Under Away when the total is 9 to 9.5
Sanchez: Fla 25-14 off 4+ home games

Philadelphia at Washington, 2:05 ET
Cole Hamels (L) vs. John Lannan (L)
Hamels: Phi 31-19 Away playing with double revenge
Lannan: Wash 17-9 Over at home vs. lefties

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:05 ET
Ian Snell (R) vs. Aaron Harang (R)
Snell: Pit 35-21 Over as road underdog
Harang: 27-13 TSR off BB team wins

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET WGN
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Carlos Zambrano (R)
Backe: Hou 29-13 vs. Cubs
Zambrano: 14-3 TSR in night games

NY Mets at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Jon Niese (L) vs. Manny Parra (R)
Niese: Mets 17-8 Over as an underdog
Parra: 7-0 Over after giving 1 ER or less last outing

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:35 ET
Tim Lincecum (R) vs. Livan Hernandez (R)
Lincecum: 13-1 TSR off BB team losses
Hernandez: 8-1 Over 2nd half of the season

St Louis at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Adam Wainwright (R) vs. Yusmiero Petit (R)
Wainwright: StL 1-7 at Arizona
Petit: Ari 39-17 at home vs. NL Central

San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Cha Seung Baek (R) vs. Clayton Kershaw (R)
Baek: 8-3 TSR as road underdog
Kershaw: LAD 12-23 after allowing 3 runs in BB games

American League

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
John Danks (L) vs. Fausto Carmona (R)
Danks: White Sox 43-26 Over as favorite
Carmona: 12-1 Over in night games

LA Angels at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Joe Saunders (L) vs. Chris Lambert (R)
Saunders: LAA 20-5 revenging a loss as a home favorite
Lambert: DET 14-28 as an Underdog

Baltimore at Boston, 7:05 ET
Radhames Liz (R) vs. Jon Lester (L)
Liz: 10-0 Over on grass
Lester: Bos 31-8 as a home favorite of -150 or more

Minnesota at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Glen Perkins (L) vs. David Purcey (L)
Perkins: 14-7 TSR in all games
Purcey: TOR 62-101 as a home underdog of +125 or less

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Mike Mussina (R) vs. Matt Garza (R)
Mussina: Yankees 8-13 when playing on Tuesday
Garza: TB 21-6 at home in second half of the season

Seattle at Texas, 8:05 ET
Ryan Feierabend (L) vs. Brandon McCarthy (R)
Feierabend: Sea 2-15 after a game with a combined score of 15+ runs
McCarthy: Tex 28-19 when playing on Tuesday

Oakland at Kansas City, 8:05 ET
Gio Gonzalez (R) vs. Zach Greinke (R)
Gonzalez: OAK 18-32 in the second half of the season
Greinke: 30-12 Under at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

 
Posted : September 2, 2008 11:13 am
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Tips and Trends

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays [YES | 7:10 PM ET]

Yankees: Mike Mussina hasn't lost since July 28, going 3-0 with three no-decisions over that stretch. Mussina is coming off a strong effort against the Red Sox, allowing just two runs over seven innings. Moose has been remarkable on the road this season, compiling a record of 6-1 to go along with a strong 3.34 ERA. The OVER is 5-2 in Mussina's last seven starts.

The Yankees are 8-1 in Mussina's last 9 road starts.
The Yankees are 8-2 in Mussina's last 10 starts against the Rays.

Key Injuries - SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side Play of the Day)

Rays (-120, O/U 8.5): Matt Garza hasn't allowed a run in two of his last three starts. In wins over Toronto and Texas, Garza pitched 16 scoreless innings. Garza has been extremely tough to beat at Tropicana Field where he's 7-2 with an impressive 2.47 ERA. Garza dominated the Yankees the last time he faced them, pitching seven innings of scoreless ball.

Tampa Bay is 23-7 in its last 30 games.
The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 series openers.

Key Injuries - OF Carl Crawford (hand) is on the 15-day DL.
3B Evan Longoria (wrist) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers [8:05 PM ET]

Mets: Jon Niese makes his first career start tonight, filling in for the injured John Maine. Niese was called up from Triple-A New Orleans, where he was 5-1 with an ERA of 3.40 in seven starts. The Mets have high hopes for Niese. "We think very highly of Jonathan Niese," VP for Development Tony Bernazard said Sunday. "He's a 21-year-old that we expect to be an important member of this organization.

The Mets are 10-3 in their last 13 road games.
The Mets are 10-4 in their last 14 games at Milwaukee.

Key Injuries - C Ramon Castro (ankle) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Brewers (-145, O/U 9.5): Manny Parra takes to the mound tonight for the Brewers in the midst of a slump. In his last seven starts, Parra is 1-4 with two no-decisions. However, Parra has been strong at home this season, going 6-2 with an ERA of 3.36. In his one career start versus the Mets, Parra allowed three runs in just four innings of work. The UNDER is 3-0 in Parra's last three starts.

The Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the NL East.
The UNDER is 10-4-2 in the Brewers last 16 Tuesday games.

Key Injuries - 2B Ray Durham (shoulder) is day-to-day.
3B Russell Branyan (oblique) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Houston Astros at Chicago Cubs [WGN | 8:05 PM ET]

Astros: Brandon Backe has pitched well over the last month, winning three of his last four starts. In those three wins, Backe has only given up six runs in 19.1 innings of work. For Backe to continue his hot streak, he'll need to pitch much better on the road tonight that he has so far this year where he's just 4-7. Backe hasn?t had much success against the Cubs, sporting a 6.60 ERA in eight starts.

The Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. the NL Central.
The OVER is 9-4 in Houston?s last 13 road games.

Key Injuries - 2B Kaz Matsui (back) is on the 15-day DL.
OF Carlos Lee (finger) in on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Cubs (-200, O/U NA): Carlos Zambrano was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday with a tired arm. That may be the reason why Zambrano hasn?t been himself lately. In this last four starts, Zambrano has allowed an alarming 21 runs over 21.2 innings. Big Z hasn't had much trouble at Wrigley Field this year, going 7-1 with a 2.96 ERA. The OVER is 4-1 in Zambrano's last five starts.

The Cubs are 4-0 in Zambrano's last 4 home starts against the Astros.
The UNDER is 17-5 in Zambrano's last 22 starts against the Astros.

Key Injuries - SP Jon Lieber (foot) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

 
Posted : September 2, 2008 11:17 am
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