Hot Pitchers
-- Petit is 2-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (14 IP).
-- Johnson is 3-0, 3.45 in his last four starts.
-- Pineiro is 3-0, 2.57 in his last five starts.
-- Rodriguez is 4-0, 0.90 in his last six starts; he left his last start with a pulled leg muscle from running the bases.
-- Wells is 8-1, 2.85 in his last nine starts.
-- Santana is 3-1, 2.52 in his last five starts. Stauffer has 3.12 RA in his five starts, but San Diego lost four of the five games.
-- Vazquez is 5-1, 2.29 in his last eight starts.
-- Cain is 3-1, 1.75 in his last seven starts.
-- Matusz won his first big league start, allowing a run in five IP.
-- Baker is 2-0, 1.37 in his last four starts. Washburn is 4-1, 1.93 in his last six starts.
-- Anderson is 3-1, 1.85 in his last six starts.
-- Lackey is 3-1, 2.09 in his last five starts.
-- Kazmir is 2-1, 3.60 in his last four starts.
-- Lester has a 2.65 RA in his last five starts. Pettitte has a 2.63 RA in his last four outings.
Cold Pitchers
-- Martin is 0-2, 7.16 in four starts for the Nationals.
-- Moyer is 1-2, 5.94 in his last three starts.
-- Duke is 1-5, 4.27 in his last seven starts.
-- Gallardo is 1-2, 6.56 in his last four road starts.
-- Hammel is 1-2, 6.67 in his last six starts.
-- Weaver has a 4.24 RA in five starts for the Dodgers.
-- Harang is 0-5, 7.20 in his last five starts.
-- Blue Jays lost seven of last eight Halladay starts.
-- Contreras is 0-2, 7.90 in his last three starts. Huff is 2-4, 8.39 in his last seven starts.
-- Hochevar has a 6.23 RA in his last five starts.
-- Holland is 2-3, 6.21 in his last six starts.
-- Rowland-Smith is 1-1, 5.49 in four starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- Marlins are 20-15 in series finales, 10-7 on the road.
-- Nationals won their last seven games, scoring 48 runs. Arizona lost last two games, but is 19-12 in its last 30 games.
-- Colorado won six of its last nine games. Cubs are 11-5 in their last sixteen games.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Padres won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Giants won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Braves won four of their last five games.
-- Tigers are 20-7 in their last 27 home games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 17-5 since the All-Star break.
-- Angels won seven of their last ten games.
-- White Sox won 15 of their last 21 home games. Indians won four of their last six games.
-- A's won four of their last six games.
-- Tampa Bay won six of its last eight games. Seattle is 10-6 in home series finales.
Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Pirates lost their last seven games, allowing 44 runs.
-- Astros lost nine of their last thirteen games. Brewers are 4-7 in their last eleven road games.
-- Mets lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Reds lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Dodgers are 3-6 in their last eight home games.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last eight home games. Orioles lost seven of their last nine games overall.
-- Twins lost nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Red Sox lost their last five games- they haven't scored in 24 innings.
-- Royals lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Rangers are 7-9 in road series finales.
Totals
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Phillies' last twelve games.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Cardinal road games.
-- Under is 17-7 in Arizona's last twenty-four road games.
-- Over is 11-4-1 in Milwaukee's last sixteen games.
-- Eight of last eleven Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five San Diego games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Cincinnati games.
-- Under is 11-5-2 in last eighteen games at Rogers Centre.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Bronx games.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in Cleveland's last fourteen games.
-- Last seven Oakland road games went over the total.
-- Over is 15-2-1 in Angels' last eighteen games.
-- Eight of last eleven Tampa Bay road games stayed under the total.
Umpires
-- Cin-SF-- Under is 4-1-1 in Reyburn games this season.
-- Mil-Hst-- Home side is 16-2 in last eighteen Vanover games.
--Az-Wsh-- Under is 10-4 in Cuzzi's last 14 games behind the plate.
-- Fla-Phil-- Over is 8-5 in Rapuano's last thirteen games.
-- StL-Pitt-- Road team won nine of eleven Estabrook games.
-- Chi-Col-- Underdog won four of last five BWelke games (over 3-1-1 in those five games).
-- NY-SD-- Over is 8-4 in last dozen Marsh games behind plate.
-- Atl-Phil-- Seven of last nine Meriwether games stayed under total.
-- Blt-Tor-- Five of last seven Culbreth games went over the total.
-- Bos-NY-- Under is 8-3-1 in last dozen Miller games.
-- Tex-LA-- Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Darling games.
-- Min-Det-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Eddings games.
-- Clev-Chi-- Under is 15-5-3 in Gorman's last 23 games behind dish.
-- A's-KC-- Road team won seven of last ten Barry games.
-- TB-Sea-- Home team won 11 of last 13 Davidson games.
FLORIDA (56 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 46)
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 22-40 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-26 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 164-119 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 160-115 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-65 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 35-22 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 45-20 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 20-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 16-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 69-67 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 260-272 (+48.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 140-130 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 78-60 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 66-68 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 36-24 (+21.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 62-48 (+22.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 43-34 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 136-125 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 45-36 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
JOHNSON is 16-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 11-0 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 7-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 16-2 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 8-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 15-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 16-5 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 17-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 (+3.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)
JOSH JOHNSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JOHNSON is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.376.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)
JAMIE MOYER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MOYER is 13-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.038.
His team's record is 13-2 (+10.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.7 units)
ST LOUIS (60 - 51) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 64)
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. ZACH DUKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-9 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 146-127 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 24-12 (+13.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 146-127 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 3-17 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (+0.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PINEIRO is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.451.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
ZACH DUKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DUKE is 4-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.2 units)
ARIZONA (50 - 60) at WASHINGTON (38 - 72)
YUSMEIRO PETIT (R) vs. J.D. MARTIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 50-60 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 19-30 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 16-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-46 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-60 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-14 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 112-111 (+32.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 67-52 (+22.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-91 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-17 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-72 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-69 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-54 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PETIT is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
J.D. MARTIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
MILWAUKEE (54 - 55) at HOUSTON (54 - 55)
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 11-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-22 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-32 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 244-282 (-63.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HOUSTON is 140-130 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-12 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-15 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 136-128 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 103-97 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 66-47 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-27 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 (+1.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 4-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.442.
His team's record is 4-8 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.4 units)
CHICAGO CUBS (57 - 50) at COLORADO (60 - 49)
RANDY WELLS (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1014-1059 (-188.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 306-343 (-88.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-31 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 154-213 (-62.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 153-194 (-58.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-31 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-16 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 60-49 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 109-92 (+27.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 60-49 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 42-31 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 112-97 (+30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-40 (+24.7 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.
COLORADO is 47-59 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
RANDY WELLS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
JASON HAMMEL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
CINCINNATI (47 - 61) at SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 49)
AARON HARANG (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 78-106 (-29.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 6-18 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARANG is 20-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-61 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-49 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-17 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-49 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-37 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CAIN is 16-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 10-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 16-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 472-554 (+39.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+2.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
AARON HARANG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HARANG is 3-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 3-7 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)
MATT CAIN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CAIN is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.648.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
NY METS (51 - 58) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 65)
JOHAN SANTANA (L) vs. TIM STAUFFER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 140-131 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 140-131 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 78-24 (+35.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 58-79 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 109-163 (-49.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 109-163 (-49.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 (+4.1 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)
JOHAN SANTANA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SANTANA is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
TIM STAUFFER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
ATLANTA (56 - 54) at LA DODGERS (67 - 43)
JAVIER VAZQUEZ (R) vs. SCOTT ELBERT (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JAVIER VAZQUEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
VAZQUEZ is 4-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.5 units)
SCOTT ELBERT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
BALTIMORE (46 - 63) at TORONTO (51 - 57)
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 10-32 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-77 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-54 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 56-41 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HALLADAY is 12-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HALLADAY is 110-51 (+33.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 51-57 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 12-25 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 15-23 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-4 (+3.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)
BRIAN MATUSZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
ROY HALLADAY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HALLADAY is 18-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 20-6 (+11.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-10. (+1.3 units)
BOSTON (62 - 46) at NY YANKEES (67 - 42)
JON LESTER (L) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 19-28 (-12.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-41 (-17.7 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.
NY YANKEES are 87-48 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 45-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 18-3 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 150-89 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 48-23 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 37-14 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 37-14 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PETTITTE is 12-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PETTITTE is 4-10 (-9.7 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. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-2 (+6.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)
JON LESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LESTER is 3-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.296.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)
ANDY PETTITTE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PETTITTE is 17-9 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 19-11 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-14. (+0.6 units)
MINNESOTA (53 - 56) at DETROIT (58 - 50)
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 53-56 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 4-14 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 35-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 16-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 56-42 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-45 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 132-138 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-37 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-63 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 86-102 (-31.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHBURN is 14-29 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 12-18 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)
SCOTT BAKER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BAKER is 4-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.090.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.8 units)
JARROD WASHBURN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WASHBURN is 7-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 12-6 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-6. (+4.8 units)
CLEVELAND (47 - 62) at CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 54)
DAVID HUFF (L) vs. JOSE CONTRERAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 47-62 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-52 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-55 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-48 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-54 (+2.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 87-54 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-19 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-44 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 76-51 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-6 (+0.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)
DAVID HUFF vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUFF is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.65 and a WHIP of 2.144.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)
JOSE CONTRERAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CONTRERAS is 6-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 9-5 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-6.6 units)
OAKLAND (48 - 61) at KANSAS CITY (42 - 67)
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-16 (-13.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-16 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 211-137 (+66.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 42-67 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-66 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-35 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-38 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-58 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-28 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 18.89 and a WHIP of 3.148.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
TAMPA BAY (60 - 49) at SEATTLE (57 - 52)
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 20-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 57-52 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 28-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 54-48 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 165-122 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 27-14 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KAZMIR is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)
RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ROWLAND-SMITH is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TEXAS (61 - 47) at LA ANGELS (64 - 43)
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 24-10 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-55 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-43 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 72-40 (+26.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-19 (+18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 29-14 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 23-8 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 58-37 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 61-47 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 63-68 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 60-45 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 38-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 105-110 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-50 (+16.8 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.
LA ANGELS are 98-93 (-51.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LACKEY is 12-17 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 8-2 (+6.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
DEREK HOLLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOHN LACKEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
LACKEY is 10-11 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.96 and a WHIP of 1.569.
His team's record is 15-14 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-15. (-2.5 units)
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 18-6-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
Detroit is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Baltimore is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Arizona
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Florida is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Florida
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
MILWAUKEE vs. HOUSTON
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games at home
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Oakland is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Kansas City is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home
CHI CUBS vs. COLORADO
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Colorado is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games at home
LA Angels are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games
CINCINNATI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cincinnati is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
Cincinnati is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
San Francisco is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
NY METS vs. SAN DIEGO
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home
TAMPA BAY vs. SEATTLE
Tampa Bay is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
No trends available
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 2-9-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 11-1-1 SU in their last 13 games at home
National League
FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA
JOHNSON: 11-0 TSR when the total is 9 to 9.5
MOYER: PHI 1-8 revenging BB home losses as fav
ST LOUIS at PITTSBURGH
PINEIRO: STL 12-3 AWAY when the total is 8 to 8.5
DUKE: PIT 1-14 as a home underdog of +150 to +200
ARIZONA at WASHINGTON
PETIT: ARI 1-7 after 7+ consecutive road games
MARTIN: WAS 7-1 in August
MILWAUKEE at HOUSTON
GALLARDO: MIL 4-13 AWAY after scoring 10+ runs
RODRIGUEZ: 10-3 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
CHICAGO CUBS at COLORADO
WELLS: CHC 20-30 when the money line is +125 to -125
HAMMEL: COL 18-9 against NL Central
CINCINNATI at SAN FRANCISCO
HARANG: 2-12 TSR AWAY when the total is 7 to 8.5
CAIN: 10-1 TSR at home
NY METS at SAN DIEGO
SANTANA: NYM 14-6 after having lost 4 of their last 5
STAUFFER: SD 28-62 as an underdog of +125 to +175
ATLANTA at LA DODGERS
VAZQUEZ: ATL 12-4 OVER when playing on Sunday
ELBERT: LAD 11-2 revenging a one run loss
American League
BALTIMORE at TORONTO
MATUSZ: BAL 11-2 OVER as an underdog of +175 to +250
HALLADAY: TOR 13-25 against division opponents
BOSTON at NY YANKEES
LESTER: BOS 16-5 UNDER after 3+ consecutive losses
PETTITTE: NYY 18-3 at home on Sunday
MINNESOTA at DETROIT
BAKER: MIN 10-2 after scoring 10+ runs
WASHBURN: DET 2-9 after allowing 9+ runs
CLEVELAND at CHI WHITE SOX
HUFF: CLE 13-2 OVER AWAY when the total is 10 to 10.5
CONTRERAS: CHW 24-6 at home after scoring 8+ runs
OAKLAND at KANSAS CITY
ANDERSON: OAK 4-16 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -125
HOCHEVAR: KC 21-10 OVER at home when the money line is +125 to -125
TAMPA BAY at SEATTLE
KAZMIR: 21-6 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
ROWLAND-SMITH: SEA 1-19 after allowing 10+ runs
TEXAS at LA ANGELS
HOLLAND: TEX 8-16 after a loss by 2 runs or less
LACKEY: LAA 25-6 OVER in the second half of the season
Tips and Trends
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Red Sox: After winning their first eight games this season against the Yankees, the Red Sox are in danger of being swept. The Red Sox haven’t scored in their last 24 innings and are 3-for-33 with runners in scoring position in losing the first three games of this series. Boston is 0-7 in its last seven games as a road ‘dog. The Red Sox are 1-11 during their past 12 games versus a team with a winning record. David Ortiz is batting just .171 since the July 30 report about his alleged drug use. Jon Lester (9-7, 3.79 ERA) is 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA since the All-Star break. The southpaw is 4-4 with a 4.26 ERA in 11 road outings this season. Lester is 3-0 lifetime versus the Yankees with a 3.43 ERA in six starts, including 1-0 this season with a 3.46 ERA in two starts.
The Under is 12-3 in Boston’s last 15 games as an underdog.
The Under has cashed in 10 of Boston’s past 14 away contests.
Key Injuries - Jed Lowrie (arm) is on the DL and Jason Bay is questionable with a hamstring injury.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Yankees (-$1.15, O/U 9.5): The Yankees have won six in a row and 20 of their last 30 games. They are 40-15 in their last 55 games at Yankee Stadium. Andy Pettitte (9-6, 4.35 ERA) snapped a three-game losing streak in his last outing. He held Toronto to one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings in a 5-3 victory last Tuesday. The veteran lefty struck out six, but did walk four batters while trying to refine control of his cut fastball. Pettitte has been better away from Yankee Stadium this season. He is 5-2 on the road with a 3.19 ERA compared to 4-4 at home with a 5.28 ERA. Pettitte did catch a break with the game being moved from day to night since his evening record is 8-2 with a 3.55 ERA compared to 1-4 with a 6.07 ERA in day games.
The Yankees are 36-16 following a victory.
The Under is 9-2-1 in New York’s past 12 home games versus a team with a losing road record.
Key Injuries - Brett Gardner (finger) is on the DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)