Interleague Trends
NY METS at BOSTON
BOSTON and NEW YORK have met just once since 2001, in 2006 when the Red Sox disposed of the Mets in three straight games outscoring them 23-10 at Fenway Park. However, each team has won seven of the last 14 meetings going back to 1998.
PHILADELPHIA at NY YANKEES
PHILADELPHIA has not visited the YANKEES since prior to 2001. In five games since that year, the Yankees have won three, the Phillies two. Three of the games went UNDER the total.
BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 7-5 (+5.1 Units) against BALTIMORE over the L3 seasons, and 7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL during that span (Under=+2.6 Units), including four of five in Washington.
COLORADO at DETROIT
DETROIT swept COLORADO in the Motor City last year, three games to none, with the Tigers favored by at least -125 in all three games. Going back to 2003, the HOME TEAM has only lost one of 10 matchups.
TAMPA BAY at FLORIDA
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) at FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons, and 5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over that same span. (Over=+4.1 Units)
CLEVELAND at CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI is 8-4 (+5.8 Units) against CLEVELAND over the L3 seasons, including 5-1 (+4.7 Units) when hosting the Indians. Seven of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)
TORONTO at ATLANTA
TORONTO has taken six of the last seven games vs. ATLANTA dating back to 2001. The Braves have mustered only 24 runs during that span.
TEXAS at HOUSTON
TEXAS is 7-5 (+2.7 Units) against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons, including 3-3 in Houston. Six of 11 total result games in this series have gone UNDER in that stretch. (Under=+0.4 Units)
PITTSBURGH at CHI WHITE SOX
CHI WHITE SOX are 4-2 (+1.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons, including 3-0 (+3.0 Units) in the Steel City. Chicago has pounded Pirates’ pitching for 52 runs in those six games (8.7 RPG).
MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 7-5 (+3.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons, but just 3-3 (+0.2 Units) when hosting the Brewers. Seven of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)
KANSAS CITY at ST LOUIS
KANSAS CITY is 4-2 (+2.6 Units) against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons, with 5 of 6 games having gone UNDER THE TOTAL. (Under=+3.8 Units). The Cardinals have mustered just 19 runs in those games (3.2 RPG)
ARIZONA at OAKLAND
Prior to wins by ARIZONA in the last two meetings between the Diamondbacks and A’s a year ago, the VISITING TEAM had won seven straight games in the series, all but one as the UNDERDOG.
SAN FRANCISCO at SEATTLE
The HOME TEAM has won five of the last six games between the Giants and Mariners, but the clubs haven’t met since 2006.
LA ANGELS at LA DODGERS
LA ANGELS are 8-4 (+3.2 Units) against LA DODGERS over the L3 seasons, with 9 of 12 games having gone UNDER THE TOTAL. (Under=+5.6 Units). In games at Dodger Stadium, the UNDER is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) in the L6 meetings.
COLORADO vs. DETROIT
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY YANKEES
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
NY Yankees are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games
CLEVELAND vs. CINCINNATI
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
TAMPA BAY vs. FLORIDA
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
BALTIMORE vs. WASHINGTON
Baltimore is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
NY METS vs. BOSTON
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Mets are 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Boston is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Texas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Houston
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Pittsburgh is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
KANSAS CITY vs. ST. LOUIS
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
ARIZONA vs. OAKLAND
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Oakland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
CHI CUBS vs. SAN DIEGO
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
San Diego is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Angels are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 18-4 SU in their last 22 games at home
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Hot Pitchers
-- Lilly is 3-1, 2.97 in his last four starts.
-- Cueto is 4-1, 1.89 in his last seven starts. Lee has 1.54 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Willis is 1-0, 3.27 in his first two '09 starts.
-- Jurrjens is 3-2, 1.84 in his last seven starts.
-- Martis is 3-0, 3.29 in his last four starts.
-- Redding allowed two runs in six IP in his Mets debut. Red Sox won six of last seven Wakefield starts.
-- Sabathia is 3-0, 1.13 in his last three starts. Hamels is 1-1, 2.70 in his last four starts.
-- Johnson has 2.79 RA in his las six starts.
-- Bannister is 3-1, 3.50 in six starts for the Royals.
-- Buehrle has a 2.45 RA in his last three starts.
-- Garland is 2-0, 1.86 in three road starts. Outman is 1-0, 2.42 in his last four starts.
-- Zito has a 2.20 RA in his last six starts.
-- Billingsley has 2.53 RA in his last eight starts. Palmer is 5-0, 4.55 in five starts- Angels gave him 36 runs in the five games.
-- Brewers won last six Bush starts (4-0, 3.63).
Cold Pitchers
-- Young is 1-2, 6.58 in his last five starts.
-- Hammel is 0-3, 9.39 in his last three starts.
-- Bergesen is 0-2, 6.11 in his last five starts.
-- Richmond is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Karstens is 0-2, 6.11 in his last five starts.
-- Shields is 0-2, 4.66 in his last three starts.
-- Pineiro is 1-3, 4.50 in his last four starts.
-- Hampton is 1-2, 7.71 in his last five starts. McCarthy is 0-2, 7.50 in his last three outings.
-- Hernandez is 0-3, 7.15 in his last four starts.
-- Baker is 1-5, 6.98 in seven starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- San Diego won its last seven games, all at home.
-- White Sox shut the Pirates out each of the last two nights.
-- Phillies won twelve of their last sixeen road games. Bronx Bombers won ten of their last eleven games.
-- Orioles won first two games of Beltway Series, allowing three runs.
-- Red Sox are 15-4 in last 19 games at Fenway. Mets won first two in this series, allowing a total of five runs.
-- Rays won seven of their last nine games.
-- Braves won four of their last five games.
-- Brewers won eleven of their last sixteen games.
-- Detroit won seven of its last eight games.
-- Cardinals are 16-6 in their last twenty-two home games.
-- Arizona won six of its last seven games.
-- Dodgers started season 18-4 in first 22 home games. Angels are 4-2 in their last six games.
Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost their last five games, scoring three runs.
-- Nationals lost 13 of their last 14 games.
-- Cincinnati lost six of its last eight games.
-- Florida lost 13 of its last 15 home games.
-- Toronto lost its last five games, scoring total of eight runs.
-- Pirates got shut out in each of their first two games at White Sox.
-- Twins lost six of their last nine games.
-- Colorado is 7-13 in its last twenty road games.
-- Astros lost four of their last five games.
-- Royals are 3-11 in their last fourteen games.
-- Oakland lost seven of its last nine games.
-- Giants lost eight of their last ten games. Mariners lost 14 of their last 19 games.
Totals
-- Seven of Cubs' last eight road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Red Sox games.
-- Three of last four Hamels starts went over the total.
-- Four of six Bergesen starts went over the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in Hammel's last four starts.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Florida's last seven games.
-- Over is 16-2 in Cleveland's last eighteen road games.
-- Last seven Jurrjens starts stayed under the total.
-- Seven of Rangers' last eight road games stayed under the total.
-- All three Karstens road starts went over the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Milwaukee road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Cardinal home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-4-3 in Arizona road games.
-- Seven of Giants' last eight road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers' last eight home games.
Umpires
-- Chi-SD-- Underdog is 5-4 in Wendelstedt's games behind plate.
-- KC-StL-- Last three Tichenor games went over the total.
-- Tor-Hst-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Culbreth games.
-- Phil-NY-- Both Estabrook games this season went over the total.
-- Pitt-Chi-- Four of last five Dreckman games went over the total.
-- NY-Bos-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Rapuano games.
-- Blt-Wsh-- Last three Reynolds games went over the total.
-- Col-Det-- Four of last five Foster games stayed under the total.
-- TB-Fla-- Five of last six Tschida games went over the total.
-- Tor-Atl-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Gorman games.
-- Clev-Cin-- Seven of last eight Wegner games went over the total.
-- Az-A's-- Last five Barry games stayed under the total.
-- LAA-LA-- Three of last four Diaz games stayed under the total.
-- SF-Sea-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Cousins games.
-- Mil-Min-- Six of last seven Johnson games went over the total.
CHICAGO CUBS (21 - 20) at SAN DIEGO (21 - 22)
TED LILLY (L) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 978-1029 (-189.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 921-945 (-166.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 723-761 (-131.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 485-459 (-100.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 16-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 84-120 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-57 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)
TED LILLY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LILLY is 5-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)
CHRIS YOUNG vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
YOUNG is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)
PHILADELPHIA (23 - 18) at NY YANKEES (25 - 18)
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 65-38 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-91 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 91-80 (-49.4 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAMELS is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SABATHIA is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.61 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
COLORADO (17 - 25) at DETROIT (24 - 17)
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. DONTRELLE WILLIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 90-114 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-32 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-64 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
COLORADO is 24-39 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 90-114 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-10 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-11 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 95-86 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 98-105 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-78 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-56 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
WILLIS is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.346.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
CLEVELAND (17 - 27) at CINCINNATI (22 - 20)
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 17-27 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-40 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LEE is 16-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 51-35 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 43-27 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 67-89 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 38-51 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 (-0.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
CLIFF LEE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LEE is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.27 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
JOHNNY CUETO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CUETO is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
TAMPA BAY (23 - 22) at FLORIDA (19 - 25)
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 103-102 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 102-100 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 457-514 (+35.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
JOHNSON is 17-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 17-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 128-95 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 94-56 (+33.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 5-17 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
FLORIDA is 9-19 (-11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FLORIDA is 6-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)
JOSH JOHNSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
BALTIMORE (18 - 25) at WASHINGTON (12 - 30)
BRADLEY BERGESEN (R) vs. SHAIRON MARTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 5-26 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-44 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-42 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 75-78 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-10 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-23 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BRADLEY BERGESEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
SHAIRON MARTIS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
TORONTO (27 - 19) at ATLANTA (22 - 20)
SCOTT RICHMOND (R) vs. JAIR JURRJENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-10 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-2 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TORONTO is 84-65 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 94-110 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 47-52 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 93-108 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
SCOTT RICHMOND vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
JAIR JURRJENS vs. TORONTO since 1997
JURRJENS is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
NY METS (23 - 19) at BOSTON (25 - 18)
TIM REDDING (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 74-34 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 117-69 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WAKEFIELD is 16-3 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
REDDING is 20-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
REDDING is 20-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 27-37 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-0 (+2.9 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
TIM REDDING vs. BOSTON since 1997
REDDING is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 12.70 and a WHIP of 3.351.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)
TIM WAKEFIELD vs. NY METS since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 0-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
PITTSBURGH (19 - 24) at CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 23)
JEFF KARSTENS (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 21-61 (-35.7 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-37 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-76 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-37 (+21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 17-1 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-3 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 21-3 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-3 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JEFF KARSTENS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
MARK BUEHRLE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUEHRLE is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.96 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
TEXAS (25 - 17) at HOUSTON (18 - 23)
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. MIKE HAMPTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 104-98 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 102-97 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-50 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HAMPTON is 23-2 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMPTON is 37-8 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 25-17 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 50-53 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 24-15 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 16-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MIKE HAMPTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAMPTON is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 2.646.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
KANSAS CITY (21 - 22) at ST LOUIS (26 - 17)
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 51-77 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 112-93 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-29 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 229-133 (+46.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 112-93 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 76-59 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-21 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 50-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-28 (+17.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-58 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BANNISTER is 11-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BRIAN BANNISTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BANNISTER is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PINEIRO is 4-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
ARIZONA (19 - 24) at OAKLAND (15 - 25)
JON GARLAND (R) vs. JOSH OUTMAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 102-104 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-37 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-25 (-14.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 102-101 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-53 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 72-36 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
GARLAND is 26-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 12-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 28-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARLAND is 24-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 160-190 (-54.9 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 39-43 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
JON GARLAND vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GARLAND is 4-11 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.576.
His team's record is 5-12 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.1 units)
JOSH OUTMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
SAN FRANCISCO (20 - 22) at SEATTLE (20 - 24)
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 370-361 (+42.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ZITO is 8-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 81-125 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-35 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 73-114 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 49-76 (-25.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BARRY ZITO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ZITO is 12-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 15-8 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-8. (+5.0 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
MILWAUKEE (26 - 17) at MINNESOTA (21 - 23)
DAVE BUSH (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BUSH is 6-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUSH is 21-47 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 69-37 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-18 (+15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-4 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-39 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-63 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-42 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-13 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-17 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)
DAVE BUSH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BUSH is 1-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
SCOTT BAKER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAKER is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
LA ANGELS (22 - 20) at LA DODGERS (30 - 14)
MATT PALMER (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 30-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-4 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 30-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-3 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 123-85 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 61-44 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 86-72 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 37-17 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 117-75 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 158-111 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 53-30 (+21.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 57-42 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PALMER is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PALMER is 5-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 70-57 (-35.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
MATT PALMER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)
National League
CHICAGO CUBS at SAN DIEGO
LILLY: Cubs 0-7 after scoring 1 run or less
YOUNG: 18-4 Under at home when the total is 7 to 8.5
Interleague Play
PHILADELPHIA at NY YANKEES
HAMELS: Philly 8-2 as an underdog of +100 to +150
SABATHIA: 3-0 TSR, 1.12 ERA L3 starts
COLORADO at DETROIT
HAMMEL: Colorado 12-4 Over when the total is 10 or higher
WILLIS: Detroit 28-10 vs. National League
CLEVELAND at CINCINNATI
LEE: Cleveland 3-13 off a win
CUETO: Cincy 14-6 off an Over
TAMPA BAY at FLORIDA
SHIELDS: TB 44-19 Under Away after a win by 6+ runs
JOHNSON: Florida 5-17 in May
BALTIMORE at WASHINGTON
BERGESEN: Baltimore 5-26 on Sundays
MARTIS: Wash 64-42 at home vs. American League
TORONTO at ATLANTA
RICHMOND: Toronto 14-2 in day games
JURRJENS: Atl 2-8 at home with a money line of -100 to -150
NY METS at BOSTON
REDDING: Mets 13-3 Over as an underdog of +125 to +175
WAKEFIELD: Boston 45-13 revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite of -200 or more
PITTSBURGH at CHI WHITE SOX
KARSTENS: Pittsburgh 21-61 Away vs. American League
BUEHRLE: White Sox 25-8 at home off win by 4+ runs
TEXAS at HOUSTON
MCCARTHY: 5-12 TSR in road starts
HAMPTON: 23-2 TSR at home on Sunday
KANSAS CITY at ST LOUIS
BANNISTER: 11-5 TSR in day games
PINEIRO: StL 12-3 Under off 3+ home games
ARIZONA at OAKLAND
GARLAND: 10-4 TSR as an underdog
OUTMAN: Oak 55-28 Under off an Over
SAN FRANCISCO at SEATTLE
ZITO: 14-10 TSR as a road underdog of +150 or more
HERNANDEZ: Seattle 0-11 if bullpen allowed 5+ runs last game
MILWAUKEE at MINNESOTA
BUSH: 12-35 TSR as road underdog
BAKER: Minnesota 16-4 vs. National League
(TC) LA ANGELS at LA DODGERS
PALMER: 5-0 TSR as an underdog
BILLINGSLEY: Dodgers 7-0 Over off BB homerless games
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
Tips and Trends
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees
Phillies: "I know CC well," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel told his team's official Web site. "He'll want to prove he can beat us. He'll give us everything he's got. At the same time, we'll give him everything we've got." Cole Hamels pitched poorly at the start of 2009, but is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in his last five outings. He yielded three runs with seven strikeouts over six innings Tuesday to beat Cincinnati 4-3. This will be Hamels' second career start versus New York. He allowed two runs over seven innings on June 21, 2006, in a 5-0 loss at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are averaging 6.5 runs vs. lefty starters this season.
The Phillies are 14-4 in their last 18 games vs. a left-handed starter.
The Under is 11-2-1 in the Phillies' last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 3
Yankees (-155, O/U 9): CC Sabathia improved to 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA in his last three outings after beating Baltimore 9-1 on Tuesday. Sabathia gave up one run and three hits while striking out seven. Sabathia is 1-2 with a 6.61 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in three career starts against the Phillies. After New York had its nine-game winning streak snapped with Friday's 7-3 loss, the Yankees rallied for their major league-leading ninth victory in their final at-bat by winning 5-4 on Saturday. Melky Cabrera recorded his third walk-off hit of the season. The teams have combined for 11 homers in this series.
The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
The Yankees are 10-1 in their last 11 overall.
Key injuries - OF Xavier Nady (elbow) is on the 15-day DL.
C Jorge Posada (hamstring) is on the 15-day DL.
C Jose Molina (quadriceps) is on the 15-day DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)