MLB Trends Thursday 6/25

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MLB Game Trends

ST LOUIS (40 - 32) at NY METS (35 - 34) - 1:10 PM
CHRIS CARPENTER (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 126-108 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 126-108 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-21 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 81-80 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 2-8 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS CARPENTER vs. NY METS since 1997
CARPENTER is 1-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SANTANA is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.778.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHICAGO CUBS (34 - 33) at DETROIT (39 - 31) - 1:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. ARMANDO GALARRAGA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 991-1042 (-192.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 292-335 (-93.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-207 (-62.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 934-958 (-170.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
DETROIT is 34-15 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-7 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 38-25 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 68-43 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
GALARRAGA is 13-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LILLY is 32-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LILLY is 15-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 113-119 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

TED LILLY vs. DETROIT since 1997
LILLY is 2-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.018.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

ARMANDO GALARRAGA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

LA DODGERS (47 - 24) at CHI WHITE SOX (33 - 37) - 2:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 116-90 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 47-24 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-14 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 47-24 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-12 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BILLINGSLEY is 7-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

KANSAS CITY (30 - 39) at HOUSTON (32 - 36) - 2:05 PM
BRIAN BANNISTER (R) vs. BRIAN MOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 32-55 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-88 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 118-111 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-52 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-29 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 114-109 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 86-83 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-40 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MOEHLER is 22-15 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOEHLER is 21-15 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BANNISTER is 13-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRIAN BANNISTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN MOEHLER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MOEHLER is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.795.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

MINNESOTA (36 - 36) at MILWAUKEE (37 - 33) - 2:05 PM
SCOTT BAKER (R) vs. MIKE BURNS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 21-4 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-8 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAKER is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.144.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

MIKE BURNS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SAN DIEGO (31 - 38) at SEATTLE (35 - 35) - 4:40 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 94-136 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-76 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 6-22 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 94-136 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 96-136 (-37.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 88-125 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHBURN is 12-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 6-12 (-13.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHBURN is 8-27 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

JARROD WASHBURN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WASHBURN is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

CINCINNATI (34 - 35) at TORONTO (39 - 33) - 7:07 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. BRETT CECIL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 93-75 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 466-541 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 309-352 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.

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

JOHNNY CUETO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

BRETT CECIL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

CLEVELAND (30 - 42) at PITTSBURGH (31 - 39) - 7:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. ROSS OHLENDORF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 30-42 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-21 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 23-35 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LEE is 4-10 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 361-344 (+35.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
LEE is 31-14 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 52-37 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 22-9 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 18-5 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 15-3 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

BOSTON (43 - 27) at WASHINGTON (20 - 48) - 7:05 PM
JOHN SMOLTZ (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 100-100 (+30.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-45 (+20.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 67-44 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
BOSTON is 144-99 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-11 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-0 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 39-20 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 103-68 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-31 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-48 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-24 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-45 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-34 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-34 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JOHN SMOLTZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SMOLTZ is 12-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 0.930.
His team's record is 17-7 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-12. (-1.1 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

PHILADELPHIA (37 - 31) at TAMPA BAY (37 - 35) - 7:08 PM
ANTONIO BASTARDO (L) vs. ANDY SONNANSTINE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 142-108 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-40 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-43 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-48 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 46-20 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-13 (+11.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-9 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-6 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-5 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ANTONIO BASTARDO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

ANDY SONNANSTINE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SONNANSTINE is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

NY YANKEES (38 - 32) at ATLANTA (34 - 36) - 7:10 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 222-176 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 34-30 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-25 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 34-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 106-126 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 85-83 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 49-52 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 105-124 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 72-86 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PETTITTE is 6-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 10-1 (+9.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.9 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LOWE is 7-9 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.11 and a WHIP of 1.584.
His team's record is 9-10 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.8 units)

BALTIMORE (32 - 38) at FLORIDA (36 - 36) - 7:10 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. SEAN WEST (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 120-113 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 71-54 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 126-101 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 116-111 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 84-82 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-8 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 81-84 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

RICH HILL vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

SEAN WEST vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

TEXAS (37 - 32) at ARIZONA (30 - 41) - 9:40 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 116-115 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 109-107 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 85-79 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-73 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 30-41 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-41 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 8-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 9-16 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 33-49 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

JON GARLAND vs. TEXAS since 1997
GARLAND is 5-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 7-12 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.3 units)

CHI CUBS vs. DETROIT
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

ST. LOUIS vs. NY METS
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
NY Mets are 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

KANSAS CITY vs. HOUSTON
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Kansas City is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

LA DODGERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers

MINNESOTA vs. MILWAUKEE
Minnesota is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Diego
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

CLEVELAND vs. PITTSBURGH
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

CINCINNATI vs. TORONTO
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

PHILADELPHIA vs. TAMPA BAY
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

BALTIMORE vs. FLORIDA
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Baltimore is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

NY YANKEES vs. ATLANTA
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

TEXAS vs. ARIZONA
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

With interleague play here, remember there are DHs in games played in the American League parks, no DHs in National League parks. Under is 55-39-3 in NL parks, 51-41-5 in AL, As far as wins/losses go, the AL leads the NL, 106-91.

Hot Pitchers
-- Carpenter is 5-1, 1.69 in his nine starts this season.
-- Lilly is 2-0, 2.10 in his last five starts.
-- Billingsley is 3-1, 3.41 in his last five starts.
-- Astros won six of last eight Moehler starts. Bannister has a 2.25 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Baker is 2-0, 3.49 in his last four starts.
-- Reds are 6-2 on the road when Cueto starts.
-- Pirates won five of Ohlendorf's last six home starts. Lee is 2-0, 2.40 in his last four starts.
-- Zimmerman has a 2.16 RA in his last three starts.
-- Rays won last four Sonnanstine home starts, scoring 27 runs.
-- Bronx Bombers won six of last eight Pettitte starts.
-- Orioles won six of seven Hill starts (3-1, 5.45). .

Cold Pitchers
-- Santana is 1-3, 7.33 in his last four starts.
-- Galarraga is 0-7, 7.85 in his last ten starts.
-- Richard is 0-2, 7.00 in his last four starts.
-- 30-year old Burns was 7-2, 2.55 in 12 starts at AAA; he's pitched in 46 big league games for four teams, but this is his first big league start.
-- Washburn is 0-5, 5.55 in his last ten starts. Leblanc allowed three runs in three IP in his first 2009 start.
-- Cecil is 2-3, 6.58 in five starts this season.
-- Bastardo is 0-2, 10.13 in his last two starts.
-- Smoltz makes first Boston stsrt, his first start since early last year-- he made 466 starts for Atlanta, before signing with the Red Sox.
-- Lowe is 1-3, 6.07 in his last five starts.
-- West is 1-2, 5.81 in his last three home starts.
-- Garland has 1.93 RA in his last two starts, but Arizona lost his last five starts (0-4, 5.83). Rangers lost last three Feldman starts (0-2, 4.76).

Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won six of their last nine games.
-- Tampa Bay won nine of its last thirteen games.
-- Blue Jays won their last four games, scoring 31 runs.
-- Red Sox won eight of their last nine road games.
-- Tigers won last six games, scoring 38 runs.
-- Marlins won five of their last six games. Orioles won five of their last seven games, but lost last two.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last ten games.
-- Mariners won eight of their last ten home games.

Cold Teams
-- Mets lost nine of their last fourteen games.
-- Phillies lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Nationals lost their last three games, allowing 26 runs.
-- Cubs lost their last four road games.
-- Pirates lost five of their last six games. Indians lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Reds lost 14 of their last 18 road games.
-- Braves are 5-9 in their last 14 games. Bronx Bombers lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Brewers lost six of their last eight home games. Minnesota is 8-17 in its last 25 road games.
-- Royals lost five of their last seven games, but won last two. Astros lost their last two games, but are 9-6 in their last fifteen.
-- White Sox lost nine of their last thirteen home games.
-- Arizona lost 15 of its last 21 home games. Rangers lost four of their last six games.
-- Padres lost eight of their last eleven games.

Totals
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Cardinals' last seven games.
-- Five of last seven Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Washington home games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-5-1 in last sixteen Cincinnati road games.
-- Eight of last ten Cub road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 17-7-1 in last 25 games at Miller Park.
-- Seven of last eight Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last twelve Dodger road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Arizona home games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Washburn starts stayed under the total.

Umpires
-- StL-NY-- Three of last four Kulpa games stayed under the total.
-- Cin-Tor-- There isn't enough data to analyze minor league ump Beal
-- Phil-TB-- Seven of last nine Cederstrom games stayed under total.
-- Clev-Pitt-- Underdog won three of Layne's last five games.
-- Bos-Wsh-- Five of last seven Nelson games stayed under the total.
-- Chi-Det-- Home side won nine of last eleven Barrett games.
-- NY-Atl-- Underdogs are 7-6 in last thirteen BWelke games.
-- Blt-Fla-- Under is 10-5 Hirschbeck games this season.
-- Min-Mil-- Visiting team won last five Wendelstedt games.
-- KC-Hst-- Both Colon games this season stayed under the total.
-- LA-Chi-- Home team won four of last five Schrieber games, with the under 3-1-2 in his last six.
-- Tex-Az-- Underdog is 5-3 in last eight Davis games.
-- SD-Sea-- Home team won seven of last nine Hudson games.

Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers

The Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Comerica Park.

Ted Lilly will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Lefthander Lilly is 7-4 this season with a 3.04 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Armando Galarraga who starts for the Tigers. Righthander Galarraga is 3-7 with a 5.62 ERA so far this season.

Despite getting out-hit the Tigers managed a 5-3 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run and drove in two tuns. Zach Miner tossed the win, and Fernando Rodney closed out the game with his 15th save.

Geovany Soto had two hits, including a solo home run for the Cubs. Rich Harden gave up fourhits and four runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.

Current streak:
Chicago has lost 3 straight games.
Detroit has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 34-34 SU
Detroit: 40-31 SU

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Houston are 4-5
After playing Chi Cubs are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Chi Cubs at Chi White Sox, Friday, June 26
Detroit at Houston, Friday, June 26

St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets

The St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Citi Field.

Righthander Chris Carpenter will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Carpenter is 5-1 this season with a 1.53 ERA.

Starting this game for the Mets will be ace Johan Santana. The lefthander has a 3.22 ERA to go along with a 8-5 record this season.

The Mets belted out 16 hits as they blanked the Cardinals 11-0 last time out, as +105 underdogs. The game's 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Ryan Church went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Mets. Fernando Nieve tossed a three-hit shutout over six innings for the victory.

Brad Thompson allowed eight hits and five runs over five innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Cardinals as -115 favorites in the contest.

Team records:
St. Louis: 40-33 SU
New York: 36-34 SU

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 6-3
After playing NY Mets are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
NY Mets are 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

Next up:
St. Louis home to Minnesota, Friday, June 26
NY Mets home to NY Yankees, Friday, June 26

Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros

The Houston Astros will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park.

Righthander Brian Bannister will take the mound for the Royals to start this game. Bannister is 5-4 this season with a 3.77 ERA.

Starting this game for the Astros will be Brian Moehler. The righthander has a 6.43 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.

Miguel Olivo hit a solo home run to give the Royals a 4-3 victory over the Astros in 11 innings on Wednesday, as +155 underdogs. The game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (8.5).

Darin Erstad hit a two-run homer to lift the Royals. Joakim Soria earned the win, and John Bale tossed a scoreless 11th to earn the save.

David DeJesus had three hits and drove in one run to lead the Astros. Jeff Fulchino gave up the winning run and suffered the loss on the mound.

Current streak:
Kansas City has won 2 straight games.
Houston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas City: 31-39 SU
Houston: 32-37 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Houston are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 6-3
After playing Kansas City are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City

Next up:
Kansas City at Pittsburgh, Friday, June 26
Houston home to Detroit, Friday, June 26

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field in an interleague contest.

Ace Chad Billingsley will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Righthander Billingsley is 9-3 this season with a 2.83 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Billingsley with Clayton Richard. Lefthander Richard has a 3.92 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

The White Sox got out to a seven-run lead and held on for a 10-7 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday, as -115 favorites. The game's 17 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).

Josh Fields smacked two home runs and drove in three runs to in lead the White Sox. Gavin Floyd improved to 5-5 with the win, and Bobby Jenks closed out the game with his 18th save.

Matt Kemp went deep for a two-run homer in the loss for the Dodgers, who were +105 underdogs. Randy Wolf allowed seven hits and five runs over 3 1-3 innings.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 47-25 SU
Chicago: 34-37 SU

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Chi White Sox are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
LA Dodgers are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
Chi White Sox are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home

Next up:
LA Dodgers home to Seattle, Friday, June 26
Chi White Sox home to Chi Cubs, Friday, June 26

Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers

The Minnesota Twins and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Miller Park.

Righthander Scott Baker will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Baker is 4-6 this season with a 5.22 ERA.

It'll be Mike Burns toeing the rubber for the Brewers in this contest. Righthander Burns is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

The Brewers evened their three-game series with a 4-3 victory over the Twins on Wednesday, as +100 underdogs. The seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).

Jason Kendall went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in two runs to lead the Brewers. Todd Coffey earned the win in relief, and Trevor Hoffman notched his 17th save of the season.

Jason Kubel homered for the Twins, who were -120 favorites in that contest. Nick Blackburn gave up 11 hits and four runs in a complete-game loss.

Team records:
Minnesota: 36-37 SU
Milwaukee: 38-33 SU

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing St. Louis are 4-5
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing San Francisco are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Minnesota is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

Next up:
Minnesota at St. Louis, Friday, June 26
Milwaukee home to San Francisco, Friday, June 26

San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners

The San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Safeco Field in an interleague contest.

Walter Silva will be the starting pitcher for the Padres on this day. Righthander Silva is 0-0 this season with a 6.00 ERA.

It'll be Jarrod Washburn toeing the rubber for the Mariners in this contest. Lefthander Washburn is 3-5 with a 3.24 ERA so far this season.

Franklin Gutierrez smacked a game-winning home run in the eighth inning as the Mariners snuck past the Padres 4-3 on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).

Russell Branyan led the Mariners with a three-run blast. Sean White earned the win in relief, and David Aardsma collected his 15th save.

Kevin Kouzmanoff went deep for a two-run dinger for the Padres, who were +130 underdogs. Edward Mujica surrendered the winning run and was saddled with the loss.

Team records:
San Diego: 31-39 SU
Seattle: 36-35 SU

San Diego most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Seattle are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Seattle most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 5-5
After playing San Diego are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Diego

Next up:
San Diego at Texas, Friday, June 26
Seattle at LA Dodgers, Friday, June 26

Cleveland Indians vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at PNC Park in an interleague contest.

The Indians will trot ace Cliff Lee out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Lee has a 4-6 record and a 2.94 ERA this season.

It'll be Ross Ohlendorf toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Righthander Ohlendorf is 6-6 with a 4.94 ERA so far this season.

The Pirates gave up five runs in the ninth inning, but still managed a 10-6 victory over the Indians on Wednesday. The Pirates won the game as -125 favorites, while the 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Adam LaRoche hit a solo home run and drove in three runs to lead the Pirates. Zach Duke scattered just five hits and one run over six innings in the win.

Kelly Shoppach belted a two-run dinger and finished with three RBIs for the Indians, who were +105 underdogs. Carl Pavano surrendered 11 hits and eight runs in the loss.

Team records:
Cleveland: 30-43 SU
Pittsburgh: 32-39 SU

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Cincinnati are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Kansas City are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Friday, June 26
Pittsburgh home to Kansas City, Friday, June 26

Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander John Smoltz in this game. Smoltz has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

The Nationals will counter Smoltz with Jordan Zimmermann. Righthander Zimmermann has a 5.03 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.

The Red Sox extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-4 win over the Nationals on Wednesday, as -175 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

David Ortiz belted a three-run home run to lead the Red Sox. Jon Lester evened his record to 6-6 with the win, and Jonathan Papelbon earned his 17th save.

Josh Willingham hit a two-run single for the Nationals, who were +155 underdogs. Craig Stammen surrendered six runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss.

Current streak:
Boston has won 4 straight games.
Washington has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 44-27 SU
Washington: 20-49 SU

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Atlanta are 6-4
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 8-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Boston are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

Next up:
Boston at Atlanta, Friday, June 26
Washington at Baltimore, Friday, June 26

Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays

The Cincinnati Reds and the Toronto Blue Jays will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rogers Centre.

Righthander Johnny Cueto will take the mound for the Reds to start this game. Cueto is 6-4 this season with a 2.55 ERA.

Starting this game for the Blue Jays will be Brett Cecil. The lefthander has a 4.26 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

The Blue Jays scored five runs in the first inning en route to a 8-2 victory over the Reds on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Aaron Hill finished 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run and three RBIs for the Blue Jays. Scott Richmond tossed seven innings for the win, allowing two runs and two hits.

Jonny Gomes hit a solo home run for the Reds, who were +130 underdogs. Bronson Arroyo gave up seven runs over 3 2-3 innings of work.

Current streak:
Cincinnati has lost 4 straight games.
Toronto has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Cincinnati: 34-36 SU
Toronto: 40-33 SU

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Toronto are 3-4
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 4-3
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Next up:
Cincinnati at Cleveland, Friday, June 26
Toronto home to Philadelphia, Friday, June 26

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Thursday.

The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Antonio Bastardo in this game. Bastardo has a 2-2 record and a 5.21 ERA this season.

It'll be Andy Sonnanstine toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Sonnanstine is 5-7 with a 6.60 ERA so far this season.

The Rays scored five times in the eighth inning and secured a 7-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday, as -175 favorites. That game's eight runs fell UNDER the night's posted over/under (9).

Pat Burrell led the way with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Rays. Matt Garza tossed eight innings for the win, allowing three this and one run over eight innings on the mound.

Jayson Werth homered in a losing effort for the Phillies, who were +155 underdogs. Joe Blanton gave up two runs over seven innings.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 37-32 SU
Tampa Bay: 38-35 SU

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Toronto are 4-6
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 8-2
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Philadelphia is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

Next up:
Philadelphia at Toronto, Friday, June 26
Tampa Bay home to Florida, Friday, June 26

New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves

The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Turner Field in an interleague contest.

Lefthander Andy Pettitte will take the mound for the Yankees to start this game. Pettitte is 7-3 this season with a 4.26 ERA.

The Braves will counter Pettitte with ace Derek Lowe. Righthander Lowe has a 4.09 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.

The Yankees scored four times over the final two innings as they defeated the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday, as -130 favorites. That game's 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher drove in a pair of runs each for the Yankees. Joba Chamberlain improved to 4-2 with the win, and Mariano Rivera notched his 16th save.

Jeff Francoeur hit a solo home run and drove in two runs for the Braves, who were +110 underdogs. Kris Medlen suffered the loss on the mound, allowing three hits and three runs in relief.

Team records:
New York: 39-32 SU
Atlanta: 34-37 SU

New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing NY Mets are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing NY Yankees are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Yankees are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Atlanta
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Next up:
NY Yankees at NY Mets, Friday, June 26
Atlanta home to Boston, Friday, June 26

Baltimore Orioles vs. Florida Marlins

The fans at LandShark Stadium will be treated to a interleague game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Thursday.

Rich Hill will be the starting pitcher for the Orioles on this day. Lefthander Hill is 3-1 this season with a 5.18 ERA.

It'll be Sean West toeing the rubber for the Marlins in this contest. Lefthander West is 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA so far this season.

The Marlins won their fourth straight overall by defeating the Orioles 5-2 on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game's seven runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).

Cody Ross went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs in leading the Marlins. Ricky Nolasco earned his fourth win of the season, and Dan Meyer got his first save.

Melvin Mora had two hits and drove in one run for the Orioles, who were +130 underdogs. Jason Berken scattered four hits and three runs over five innings in the loss.

Current streak:
Baltimore has lost 2 straight games.
Florida has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Baltimore: 32-39 SU
Florida: 37-36 SU

Baltimore most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Florida are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 0-10
After playing Baltimore are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Florida is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Baltimore home to Washington, Friday, June 26
Florida at Tampa Bay, Friday, June 26

Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Chase Field in an interleague contest.

The Rangers will trot Scott Feldman out to the mound in this one. Righthander Feldman has a 5-2 record and a 3.18 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Jon Garland. The righthander has a 4.99 ERA to go along with a 4-7 record this season.

Felipe Lopez drove in the winning run to help the Rangers defeat the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Wednesday, as +165 underdogs. That game's three runs went UNDER the night's posted over/under (8.5).

David Murphy drove in the other run for the Rangers. Vicente Padilla allowed six hits and one run over seven innings to record the victory.

Taylor Teagarden drove in the only run for the Diamondbacks, who were -185 favorites in that contest. Dan Haren surrendered four hits and two runs over seven innings in the loss.

Team records:
Texas: 38-32 SU
Arizona: 30-42 SU

Texas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing San Diego are 6-4
After playing Arizona are 7-3
After a win are 4-6

Arizona most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing Texas are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up:
Texas home to San Diego, Friday, June 26
Arizona home to LA Angels, Friday, June 26

National League

ST LOUIS at NY METS
CARPENTER: STL 21-12 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5
SANTANA: 2-8 TSR in June

Interleague

CHICAGO CUBS at DETROIT
LILLY: 9-0 OVER when playing on Thursday
GALARRAGA: DET 18-7 in day games

LA DODGERS at CHI WHITE SOX
BILLINGSLEY: 7-0 TSR AWAY when playing on Thursday
RICHARD: CHW 25-8 UNDER at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

KANSAS CITY at HOUSTON
BANNISTER: 13-6 TSR in day games
MOEHLER: HOU 10-1 UNDER after 6 consecutive interleague games

MINNESOTA at MILWAUKEE
BAKER: MIN 23-9 in interleague play
BURNS: MIL 2-8 at home after having lost 3 of their last 4

SAN DIEGO at SEATTLE
LEBLANC: SD 16-5 OVER AWAY after a one run loss
WASHBURN: 9-17 TSR as a favorite

CINCINNATI at TORONTO
CUETO: CIN 8-0 after a loss by 6+ runs
CECIL: TOR 20-8 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5

CLEVELAND at PITTSBURGH
LEE: 18-5 TSR when playing on Thursday
OHLENDORF: PIT 53-32 OVER as an underdog of +125 to +175

BOSTON at WASHINGTON
SMOLTZ: BOS 72-33 as a favorite of -125 to -175
ZIMMERMANN: WAS 5-26 after one or more consecutive overs

PHILADELPHIA at TAMPA BAY
BASTARDO: PHI 8-3 as a road underdog of +125 to +175
SONNANSTINE: TB 50-31 UNDER against left-handed starters

NY YANKEES at ATLANTA
PETTITTE: 16-3 UNDER AWAY when the total is 8.5 to 10
LOWE: ATL 4-12 after a loss by 4+ runs

BALTIMORE at FLORIDA
HILL: 9-1 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
WEST: TOR 18-8 OVER in interleague play

TEXAS at ARIZONA
FELDMAN: TEX 14-2 UNDER after scoring 2 runs or less
GARLAND: 14-5 TSR after a team loss

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Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays

Phillies: The Phillies have won 69 percent of their past 52 road contests going 36-16. But they have dropped nine of their last 11 interleague matchups. Rookie Antonio Bastardo looks to avoid a third straight loss after giving up four runs and five hits during a career-high seven inning stint in a 7-2 loss to the Orioles on Friday. The rookie left-hander has regressed in his last two starts after being sharp in his first two major league outings. Bastardo opened 2-0 beating the Padres and Dodgers. He held those two clubs to a combined three runs in 11 innings. Both victories came on the road in two extreme pitcher’s parks. But in his last two starts – home outings versus Boston and Baltimore – Bastardo has given up eight earned runs in eight innings. The Phillies are expected to activate closer Brad Lidge off the DL today.

The Under is 7-2 in the Phillies’ last nine games during Game 3 of a series.
The Under has cashed in 7 of the last 9 games umpire Gary Cederstrom has been behind home plate.

Key Injuries - Raul Ibanez (groin) is on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Rays (-$1.35, O/U 10 under -$1.15): Andy Sonnanstine is having a tough season with a 5-7 mark and 6.60 ERA. He has been better at Tropicana Field, though, than on the road. He’s 4-0 with a 4.15 ERA in five home outings, compared to 1-7 with an 8.22 ERA in nine road starts. The Rays are 9-2 in Sonnanstine’s last 11 home starts versus a team with a winning record. Sonnanstine is 12-9 with a 5.01 ERA in 30 career starts at Tropicana Field. Sonnanstine surrendered four runs and seven hits in six innings during his past start, a 5-3 loss to the Mets on Friday. The last time the right-hander faced the Phillies was in Game 4 of the World Series last year when the Phillies won, 10-2. The Phillies scored three earned runs off Sonnanstine in four innings. Jason Bartlett is batting .382 with 20 RBIs during a franchise record-tying 18-game hitting streak.

The Under is 13-5-1 in the Rays’ last 19 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - Evan Longoria is questionable with a hamstring injury.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (UNDER - Total of the Day)

New York Yankees at Atlanta Braves

Yankees (-$1.10, O/U 8.5 over -$1.20): Left-hander Andy Pettitte has a good history versus Atlanta with a 5-1 lifetime mark and 3.13 ERA in nine regular-season starts. But until scoring eight runs on Wednesday, the Yankees were averaging just 2.5 runs in their previous seven games. The Yankees also have lost their last four games versus a right-handed starter. Pettitte is coming off a brilliant road victory against Florida. Pettitte limited the Marlins to one run in seven innings, giving up three hits, no walks and fanning seven in a 5-1 Yankees victory. Pettitte, however, has yet to put together consecutive good pitching efforts this season. He has yielded at least four earned runs following every strong performance. The Yankees are 17-6 in Pettitte’s last 23 starts versus National League East opponents. The under has cashed 10 of the last 11 times Pettitte has started against a National League East Division team.

The Under is 16-5-1 in Pettitte’s last 22 interleague starts.
The Yankees are 19-4 in their last 23 games when Tim Welke has been the home plate umpire.

Key Injuries - None

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Braves: The Braves have won 13 of their last 20 games against teams with a winning record. They have held their opponent scoreless in 23 of their last 27 innings. Veteran right-hander Derek Lowe goes for Atlanta after losing a second consecutive start for the first time this season. The 36-year-old sinkerball specialist allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings to the Red Sox on Saturday in a 3-0 loss. In his previous start, Lowe was lit up for a season-high seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in an 11-2 road defeat to Baltimore. In his last three starts, Lowe has been tagged for 13 earned runs, 22 hits and five walks in 15 1/3 innings. The under has cashed in six of Lowe’s past seven starts. The last time Lowe faced the Yankees was when he beat them in Game 7 of the 2004 American League Championship Series.

The Braves are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague homes games against a left-handed starter.

Key Injuries - None

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)