Trends to Watch
Because It's Never Too Early for Baseball
Each week, leading up to the 2009 season, Ed Meyer will take a look at noteworthy team and starter trends for each MLB team.
This week's teams: Angels, Astros, Athletics, and Blue Jays
Angels
# The Angels are 9-0 since May 29, 2004 on the road when they are off two one-run losses for a net profit of $1055
# The Angels are 10-0 since July 26, 2006 as a favorite after a loss in which they had 12+ hits for a net profit of $1000
# The Angels are 8-0 OU since August 10, 2007 at home after a loss in which they drew 5+ walks for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Angels are 9-0 since June 13, 2006 when Jered Weaver starts after he went less than 5 innings in his previous start for a net profit of $970
Astros
# The Astros are 18-0 since April 16, 2004when Roy Oswalt starts at home against a starter with a WHIP greater than 0.43,after throwing more than 100 pitches in 7 or less innings and they won in his previous start.
# The Astros are 9-0 since August 06, 2004 when Roy Oswalt starts at home vs a team that has lost at least their last two games and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $900
# The Astros are 9-0 since April 12, 2008 as a home favorite when they lost by one run in their starter's last start for a net profit of $900
# The Astros are 0-11 OU since July 26, 2007 at home when they are off a win in which they never trailed and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.
Athletics
# The Athletics are 0-11 SU since April 13, 2008 as a road dog when they are off a win in which they never trailed for a net profit of $1100 when playing against.
# The Athletics are 0-16 SU since September 2005 when seeking immediate revenge for a shut-out loss in which their starter lasted at least six innings. The A's were 0-2 at the end of 2005, 0-4 in 2006, 0-5 in 2007 and 0-5 last season, losing by scores of 6-1, 6-4, 2-0, 4-2 and 11-1.
# The Athletics are 0-10 OU since September 10, 2004 as a favorite after a loss in which they were shut out in the first 6 innings and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
# The Athletics are 0-9 OU since June 09, 2005 as a 140+ dog after a 5+ run loss for a net profit of $900 when playing the under.
Blue Jays
# The Blue Jays are 13-0 since September 15, 2004 as a home favorite after a loss in which they did not draw a walk for a net profit of $1300
# The Blue Jays are 9-0 since June 05, 2007 as a favorite vs a team that has won at least their last two games and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $900
# The Blue Jays are 0-7 since April 10, 2004 when Roy Halladay starts on the road vs a team that has lost at least their last two games and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $905 when playing against.
# The Blue Jays are 7-0 since June 09, 2007 when Shaun Marcum starts on the road after giving up 2 or more home runs for a net profit of $945
Research conducted by Kyle Akins, MTi Sports
Trends to Watch, Part 2
Each week, leading up to the 2009 season, Ed Meyer will take a look at noteworthy team and starter trends for each MLB team.
This week's teams: Braves, Brewers, and Cardinals
Braves
# The Braves are 0-12 SU since July 17, 2007 when Jo JoReyes starts after more walks than strike outs for a net profit of $1250 when playing against.
# The Braves are 9-0 SU since September 02, 2005 when Tim Hudson starts at home after giving up no walks for a net profit of $900
# The Braves are 9-0-1 OU since July 31, 2005 as a 200+ favorite when their starter went at least eight innings in his last start for a net profit of $900 when playing the over.
# The Braves are 0-9 OU since May 23, 2007 as a home dog after a 5+ run win for a net profit of $900 when playing the under.
Brewers
# The Brewers are 0-12 SU since June 15, 2005 on the road after playing as a favorite and it is the last game of a three game series when they split the first two for a net profit of $1290 when playing against.
# The Brewers are 10-0 SU since June 23, 2006 when David Bush starts as a 140+ favorite after going at least 6 innings and giving up 6 or fewer hits for a net profit of $1000
# The Brewers are 8-0-1 OU since September 23, 2006 after a win in which they allowed 12+ hits and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Brewers are 0-10-1 OU since April 09, 2007 when Jeff Suppan starts on the road vs a team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
Cardinals
# The Cardinals are 0-9 SU since September 02, 2006 as a favorite after scoring 3 runs or less and winning as a favorite for a net profit of $1245 when playing against.
# The Cardinals are 10-0 SU since August 25, 2004 as a 200+ favorite vsa team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $1000
# The Cardinals are 9-0 SU since October 05, 2004 at home after scoring 6+ runs for a net profit of $900
# The Cardinals are 16-0 SU since April 27, 2005 when Chris Carpenter starts as a home favorite after he had a WHIP of less than one his last start and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $1600
# The Cardinals are 14-0 SU since June 25, 2005 when Chris Carpenter starts at home after the team won his last two starts for a net profit of $1400
# The Cardinals are 11-0 SU since May 09, 2007 when Adam Wainwright starts at home vsa team that has averaged 7+ strikeouts per game for a net profit of $1100
# The Cardinals are 9-0 SU since May 29, 2008 when Kyle Lohsestarts within 20 cents of pickemafter his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $940
# The Cardinals are 11-0 OU since July 18, 2008 vsa team that has lost at least their last three games for a net profit of $1100 when playing the over.
# The Cardinals are 0-9 OU since June 13, 2006 as a road favorite when they are off a win in which they never trailed and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $900 when playing the under.
# The Cardinals are 8-0-1 OU since June 24, 2006 on the road when they are off two losses in which they never led and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
Research conducted by Kyle Akins, MTi Sports
Trends to Watch, Part 3
Each week, leading up to the 2009 season, Ed Meyer will take a look at noteworthy team and starter trends for each MLB team.
This week's teams: Cubs, Devil Rays, and Diamondbacks
Cubs
# The Cubs are 11-0 OU since July 15, 2006 at home after a loss in which they left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $1100 when playing the over.
# The Cubs are 12-0 SU since April 25, 2007 when Ted Lilly starts at home after tallying more strike outs than hits allowed for a net profit of $1200
# The Cubs are 10-0 SU since July 17, 2005 when Carlos Zambranostarts at home in July for a net profit of $1025
# The Cubs are 9-0 OU since June 26, 2007 when Ted Lilly starts as a favorite after losing as an anaway favorite in his last start for a net profit of $900 when playing the over.
Devil Rays
# The Devil Rays are 11-0 SU since May 24, 2008 after scoring 3 runs or less and winning and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1110
# The Devil Rays are 0-11 SU since September 29, 2005 as a road dog when they are off two wins in which they never trailed for a net profit of $1100 when playing against.
# The Devil Rays are 10-0 OU since September 10, 2006 at home after allowing 6+ runs win for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
# The Devil Rays are 9-0 OU since May 11, 2008 at home and it is the last game of a three game series when they won the first two for a net profit of $900 when playing the over.
# The Devil Rays are 16-0 SU since May 15, 2007 when James Shields starts as a 140+ favorite after his team won the last time he started vsthis opponent for a net profit of $1600
# The Devil Rays are 7-0 SU since July 30, 2007 when Andy Sonnanstinestarts as a dog after losing as an away dog in his last start for a net profit of $1105
# The Devil Rays are 10-0 SU since June 04, 2007 when James Shields starts at home when the start time is earlier than 4:00 PM local time for a net profit of $1045
Diamondbacks
# The Diamondbacks are 0-10 OU since September 28, 2007 as a favorite after a win in which they did not walk the opponent for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
# The Diamondbacks are 0-8-1 OU since September 13, 2006 as a home favorite after a loss in which they were tied at the end of 6 innings for a net profit of $800 when playing the under.
# The Diamondbacks are 14-0 since September 21, 2005 when Brandon Webb starts at home after he went at least eight innings in his previous start and they won for a net profit of $1405
# The Diamondbacks are 12-0 since May 21, 2007 when Brandon Webb starts as a favorite after his team lost the last time he started vsthis opponent for a net profit of $1200
# The Diamondbacks are 9-0 since April 27, 2007 when Doug Davis starts at home after his team scored a total of fewer than three runs in his last start for a net profit of $940
# The Diamondbacks are 9-0 since April 24, 2006 when Brandon Webb starts on the road in April for a net profit of $910
# The Diamondbacks are 0-10 OU since July 16, 2004 when Brandon Webb starts at home after the team lost their last three games for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
# The Diamondbacks are 8-0 OU since August 15, 2007 when Doug Davis starts as a dog when the temperature at the start of the game is at least 80 degrees for a net profit of
Research conducted by Kyle Akins, MTi Sports
Trends to Watch, Part 4
Each week, leading up to the 2009 season, Ed Meyer will take a look at noteworthy team and starter trends for each MLB team.
This week's teams: Mariners, Marlins, Mets
Mets
# The Mets are 13-0 SU since May 09, 2004 as a favorite when they are off two losses in which they never led and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1300
# The Mets are 7-0 SU since September 13, 2004 at home after a loss and it is the second game of a double header for a net profit of $780
# The Mets are 0-6 SU since June 04, 2006 at home after an extra inning win and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $940 when playing against.
# The Mets are 10-0 OU since June 10, 2007 after a loss in which they had 12+ hits and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
# The Mets are 9-0 OU since July 26, 2007 when Oliver Perez starts vsa team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $900 when playing the over.
# The Mets are 9-0 OU since June 07, 2007 when John Maine starts as a favorite vsa team that has averaged 7+ strikeouts per game for a net profit of $900 when playing the over.
# The Mets are 8-0-1 OU since May 18, 2008 when Oliver Perez starts after his team scored a total of seven or more runs in his last start for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Mets are 0-8 SU since June 20, 2007 when Oliver Perez starts at home when their team used 6+ pitchers yesterday for a net profit of $1330 when playing against.
Mariners
# The Mariners are 11-0 SU since April 18, 2004 as a 140+ favorite after a win in which their starter pitched at least 8 innings for a net profit of $1100The Mariners are 8-0 SU since April 11, 2007 when Felix Hernandez starts as a dog after throwing more than 100 pitches and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $1050
# The Mariners are 0-11-1 OU since September 05, 2005 when Felix Hernandez starts as a dog in the first game of a series for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.
# The Mariners are 0-8 OU since August 08, 2006 when Felix Hernandez starts as a favorite after walking at least 4 for a net profit of $800 when playing the under.
Marlins
# The Marlins are 6-0 SU since April 04, 2006 as a road 170+ dog after a loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1160
# The Marlins are 10-0-2 OU since April 29, 2006 as a favorite after a loss in which they had more than ten team-left-on-base for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
# The Marlins are 0-9-1 OU since June 10, 2008 at home when they blew a lead in their starter's last start and lost for a net profit of $900 when playing the under.
# The Marlins are 8-0 OU since May 30, 2004 when they are off two one-run wins and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Marlins are 10-0 SU since May 26, 2008 when Ricky Nolasco starts after throwing more than 100 pitches and they won in his previous start for a net
Research conducted by Kyle Akins, MTi Sports
Trends to Watch, Part 5
Each week, leading up to the 2009 season, Ed Meyer will take a look at noteworthy team and starter trends for each MLB team.
This week's teams: Nationals, Orioles, Padres
Nationals
# The Nationals are 0-11 SU since June 27, 2006 on the road after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1100 when playing against.
# The Nationals are 9-0 SU since June 05, 2005 within 20 cents of pick emand it is the last game of a three game series when they won the first two for a net profit of $965
# The Nationals are 0-8 OU since May 03, 2005 after a win in which they were shut out in the first 6 innings for a net profit of $805 when playing the under.
# The Nationals are 8-0 OU since August 11, 2004 as a favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last four games for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Nationals are 0-10 SU since May 02, 2008 when John Lannan starts after throwing more than 100 pitches for a net profit of $1075 when playing against.
# The Nationals are 0-9 SU since May 27, 2006 when Shawn Hill starts after he had a WHIP of at least 2 his last start for a net profit of $920 when playing against.
# The Nationals are 8-0 OU since September 07, 2006 when Jason Bergmann starts within 20 cents of pickem vs a team that has hit more grounders than fly balls season-to-date for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Nationals are 0-8 OU since April 10, 2007 when Matt Chico starts as a 140+ dog after he went less than 5 innings in his previous start for a net profit of $800 when playing the under.
Orioles
# The Orioles are 8-0 SU since May 17, 2006 as a home dog after playing as a dog and it is the last game of a three game series when they lost the first two for a net profit of $1100
# The Orioles are 0-9 SU since June 08, 2004 as a home dog after a win in which they allowed 12+ hits for a net profit of $900 when playing against.
# The Orioles are 0-12 OU since June 03, 2005 as a road favorite when they blew a lead in their starter's last start and lost for a net profit of $1200 when playing the under.
# The Orioles are 8-0-1 OU since June 20, 2007 when Jeremy Guthrie starts as a dog vsa team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
Padres
# The Padres are 0-12 SU since May 01, 2008 as a dog and it is the last game of a three game series when they split the first two for a net profit of $1200 when playing against.
# The Padres are 10-0 SU since April 18, 2004 as a home favorite after scoring 3 runs or less and winning as a dog for a net profit of $1000
# The Padres are 8-0 SU since July 26, 2004 at home after shutting out their opponent and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $895
# The Padres are 8-0 OU since June 23, 2004 as a home dog after scoring 3 runs or less and winning as a favorite and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $800 when playing the over.
# The Padres are 9-0 SU since August 06, 2004 when Jake Peavy starts at home vs a team that has lost at least their last three games for a net profit of $900
# The Padres are 9-0-1 OU since July 06, 2005 when Jake Peavy starts on the road vs a team that has won at least their last three games for a net profit of $920 when playing the over.
Research conducted by Kyle Akins, MTi Sports