Hot Pitchers
-- Bailey is 3-1, 1.82 in his last six starts.
-- Florida won last three Vander Hurk starts (1-0, 3.00).
-- Hamels is 3-1, 1.45 in his last five starts.
-- Cardinals are 4-1 when Smoltz starts (1-1, 3.21). Norris is 2-0, 2.12 in his last three starts.
-- Stauffer is 3-1, 3.62 in his last five starts.
-- Angels won three of four Kazmir starts (1-1, 1.78).
-- Porcello is 4-0, 3.23 in his last five starts.
-- Davis has a 0.56 RA in his two home starts.
-- Duensing is 4-0, 1.70 in seven starts for the Twins.
-- Beckett is 1-1, 3.15 in his last three starts.
-- Mortensen is 2-0, 2.45 in his last couple starts. Hunter is 3-1, 4.28 in his last four outings.
Cold Pitchers
-- Hart is 0-5, 6.83 in his last five starts.
-- Billingsley is 0-4, 6.00 in his last five starts. Detwiler is 0-7, 6.85 in his last nine starts.
-- Hudson is 0-1, 3.79 in his last three starts. Pelfrey is 1-2, 7.63 in his last five starts.
-- Samardzija allowed seven runs in 3.1 IP in his only start, August 12. Narveson has 3.38 in two starts for Brewers (eight IP).
-- Marquis is 1-3, 6.07 in his last five starts.
-- Sanchez is 0-2, 4.55 in his last five starts. Mulvey is 0-1, 11.25 in two starts for Arizona.
-- Burnett has 7.80 RA in his last five road starts.
-- Guthrie is 1-3, 3.70 in his last four starts. Richmond is 0-6, 8.74 in his last nine starts.
-- Masterson is 0-4, 5.53 in his last five starts.
-- Morrow has 5.46 RA in his last six starts.
-- Buehrle is 1-6, 4.91 in his last eleven starts.
-- Hochevar is 1-7, 7.25 in his last ten starts, but did toss shutout in his last outing, at Chicago.
Hot Teams
-- Reds won six of their last eight games.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last ten games.
-- Phillies won eight of their last ten games.
-- Braves won ten of their last twelve games.
-- Cardinals won four of their last five games.
-- Cubs won six of their last eight road games. Brewers won five of their last seven games.
-- Padres are 11-6 in their last 17 road games. Colorado won four of its last five games.
-- Mariners won five of their last six games. Tampa Bay won four of its last five games.
-- Tigers won their last two games, allowing three runs.
-- Royals won 12 of their last 15 games. Red Sox won ten of their last thirteen games, but lost last two.
-- Twins won eight of their last nine games.
-- Angels won four of their last six games.
-- A's won 13 of their last 16 games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost 21 of their last 24 games.
-- Nationals lost six of their last seven games.
-- Marlins are 5-7 in their last twelve home games.
-- Mets lost 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Astros lost their last nine games, scoring total of 20 runs.
-- Arizona lost 13 of its last 18 games. Giants lost four of last six.
-- Toronto is 7-16 in last 23 games, but won last two. Orioles lost their last six games, giving up 41 runs.
-- Indians lost their last nine games.
-- White Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 5-6 in their last eleven games.
-- Rangers lost seven of their last nine games.
Totals
-- Eight of last eleven Cincinnati road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-3-2 in last fourteen Dodger road games.
-- Under is 9-4-3 in Mets' last sixteen home games.
-- Under is 20-8-2 in Philly's last thirty road games.
-- Over is 9-4-1 in Cubs' last fourteen games.
-- Under is 11-6 in last seventeen St Louis road games.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Marquis starts.
-- 12 of last 14 Giant games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Seattle road games.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Baltimore games.
-- Five of last six Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of White Sox' last 16 home games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last ten Kansas City home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-5 in last fifteen Bronx games.
-- Seven of last eleven Oakland games stayed under the total.
Umpires
-- Cin-Pitt-- Over is 9-2-1 in last dozen Davidson games.
-- LA-Wsh-- Four of last five Hallion games went over the total.
-- Atl-NY-- Favorites won the last seven Demuth games.
-- Phil-Fla-- Last five Holbrook games stayed under the total.
-- Chi-Mil-- Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Randazzo games.
-- StL-Hst-- Eight of last twelve Wegner games stayed under the total.
-- SD-Colo-- Home team won five of last six Drake games.
-- SF-Az-- Four of last five Foster games stayed under the total.
-- NY-LA-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Everitt games.
-- Blt-Tor-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Johnson games.
-- Det-Clev-- Six of last seven Nauert games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-TB-- Home team won four of five Beal games.
-- Min-Chi-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine BWelke games.
-- Bos-KC-- Under is 12-3-1 in last sixteen Barrett games.
-- Tex-A's-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Reilly games.
NY YANKEES vs. LA ANGELS
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Washington is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
PHILADELPHIA vs. FLORIDA
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
ST. LOUIS vs. HOUSTON
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games
Chi Cubs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
BOSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Boston is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Boston
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Diego
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Oakland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
CINCINNATI (70 - 81) at PITTSBURGH (56 - 93)
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. KEVIN HART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 29-24 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 237-254 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 38-28 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 483-565 (+46.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 12-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-31 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 422-510 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 320-367 (+34.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 52-57 (+4.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-60 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-48 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 56-93 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 3-16 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-47 (-23.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 55-91 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 40-68 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-4 (+5.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.6 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)
KEVIN HART vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HART is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
LA DODGERS (91 - 60) at WASHINGTON (51 - 99)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. ROSS DETWILER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 122-130 (+27.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-62 (+17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 91-60 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-11 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-30 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 17-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 91-60 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-32 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-69 (-33.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-59 (-27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-51 (-24.0 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.
WASHINGTON is 51-99 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-44 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 51-96 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-75 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-76 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 3-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
ROSS DETWILER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
ATLANTA (81 - 70) at NY METS (65 - 87)
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 32-30 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 153-160 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-42 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 20-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 108-111 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 51-49 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 114-122 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 37-20 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-35 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-35 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HUDSON is 187-106 (+40.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 35-59 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 65-87 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 17-25 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 101-108 (-37.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 65-87 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 38-62 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 12-5 (+7.0 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
TIM HUDSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HUDSON is 9-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 10-5 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.8 units)
MIKE PELFREY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PELFREY is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.37 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-3.1 units)
PHILADELPHIA (88 - 62) at FLORIDA (81 - 71)
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. RICK VANDENHURK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 81-71 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 30-20 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 30-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 76-57 (+25.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 78-68 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 58-49 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLORIDA is 50-41 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 41-38 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 41-36 (+14.2 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 29-15 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-33 (+15.7 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.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-62 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-30 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-12 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 85-59 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 137-95 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-6 (+0.1 Units) against FLORIDA this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HAMELS is 2-5 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 3-7 (-9.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.1 units)
RICK VANDENHURK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VANDENHURK is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 12.80 and a WHIP of 2.844.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
CHICAGO CUBS (78 - 72) at MILWAUKEE (74 - 77)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. CHRIS NARVESON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 506-528 (-122.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 523-485 (-100.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 78-72 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 314-350 (-89.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-42 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 157-217 (-63.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 78-72 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-42 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-23 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 4-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 74-77 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-39 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-22 (-12.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 74-74 (-5.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-60 (-10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 10-6 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
CHRIS NARVESON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
ST LOUIS (89 - 63) at HOUSTON (70 - 81)
JOHN SMOLTZ (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 76-81 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-36 (+13.8 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.
HOUSTON is 156-156 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-18 (+14.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 89-66 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 152-154 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 115-118 (+6.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 48-22 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-9 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 89-63 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-44 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-31 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-27 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 89-63 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-36 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 120-90 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-45 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-5 (+0.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)
JOHN SMOLTZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SMOLTZ is 8-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 9-4 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.6 units)
BUD NORRIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NORRIS is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
SAN DIEGO (69 - 83) at COLORADO (86 - 65)
TIM STAUFFER (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 132-181 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-34 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 132-181 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-65 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 45-28 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-65 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 182-158 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-41 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 51-33 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-7 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
COLORADO is 32-35 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MARQUIS is 13-21 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 58-76 (-39.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 62-68 (-34.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 30-43 (-32.0 Units) against the money line 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
COLORADO is 10-6 (+2.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
TIM STAUFFER vs. COLORADO since 1997
STAUFFER is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
JASON MARQUIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MARQUIS is 6-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.373.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)
SAN FRANCISCO (81 - 70) at ARIZONA (66 - 86)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. KEVIN MULVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-28 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-70 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-70 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-70 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-47 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-51 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 66-86 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 23-43 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 34-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 19-30 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 66-86 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 108-111 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 26-39 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 25-43 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-5 (+4.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)
KEVIN MULVEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
NY YANKEES (96 - 56) at LA ANGELS (90 - 61)
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 27-37 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BURNETT is 51-75 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 39-60 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 20-37 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 90-61 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 84-51 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 49-24 (+15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 32-13 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 83-53 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 125-93 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-24 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 89-65 (+20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 24-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 15-2 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 98-55 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 35-13 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-4 (+2.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BURNETT is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 7-6 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)
BALTIMORE (60 - 91) at TORONTO (68 - 83)
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. SCOTT RICHMOND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 135-246 (-102.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 21-38 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-91 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-33 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-94 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 6-16 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 17-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TORONTO is 68-83 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 26-40 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 18-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-43 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 39-54 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-6 (+0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GUTHRIE is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.006.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)
SCOTT RICHMOND vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RICHMOND is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.38 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
DETROIT (80 - 70) at CLEVELAND (61 - 89)
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 15-23 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 64-64 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 154-158 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-44 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 60-72 (-27.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 143-137 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 97-103 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 101-116 (-33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PORCELLO is 17-8 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 33-49 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 61-89 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 56-79 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-42 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-17 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-78 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-56 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-69 (-26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 12-4 (+6.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
SEATTLE (79 - 72) at TAMPA BAY (77 - 74)
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. WADE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 39-10 (+22.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 108-54 (+33.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 109-57 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 119-65 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 127-91 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-52 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 33-32 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 79-72 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-31 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 21-12 (+11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 15-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
SEATTLE is 54-53 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 53-44 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-39 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-43 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-26 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 77-74 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-51 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-2 (+3.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
BRANDON MORROW vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
WADE DAVIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
MINNESOTA (78 - 73) at CHI WHITE SOX (73 - 79)
BRIAN DUENSING (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 24-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 96-64 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 106-60 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 154-125 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 47-26 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 107-54 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 39-14 (+22.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 107-54 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 80-54 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-42 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-6 (+5.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)
BRIAN DUENSING vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DUENSING is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BUEHRLE is 23-15 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 25-15 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-21. (-4.0 units)
BOSTON (89 - 61) at KANSAS CITY (63 - 88)
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BECKETT is 11-17 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 81-77 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-7 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
BOSTON is 79-49 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 138-91 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 90-47 (+29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-88 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-44 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-78 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-64 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 41-56 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (+1.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
JOSH BECKETT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BECKETT is 4-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.90 and a WHIP of 0.820.
His team's record is 4-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. BOSTON since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.13 and a WHIP of 1.754.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
TEXAS (82 - 68) at OAKLAND (72 - 79)
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. CLAYTON MORTENSEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 5-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 72-79 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
OAKLAND is 65-73 (+0.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 53-51 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 39-31 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 82-68 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 36-36 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 167-146 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 57-48 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-62 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 60-51 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 53-44 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 10-7 (+5.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
TOMMY HUNTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HUNTER is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.0 units)
CLAYTON MORTENSEN vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
National League
CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH
BAILEY: PIT 20-3 Under after allowing 10+ runs BB games
HART: PIT 3-16 in September
LA DODGERS at WASHINGTON
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 35-11 when the total is 9 to 9.5
DETWILER: WAS 0-10 after BB games w/ 5 or less hits
ATLANTA at NY METS
HUDSON: ATL 6-2 at Mets
PELFREY: NYM 30-49 off an Under
PHILADELPHIA at FLORIDA
HAMELS: PHI 13-4 Away off shutout division loss
VANDENHURK: FLA 1-7 at home vs. Philadelphia
CHICAGO CUBS at MILWAUKEE
SAMARDZIJA: CUBS 8-26 as an underdog
NARVESON: MIL 9-1 Under at home in September
ST LOUIS at HOUSTON
SMOLTZ: STL 32-14 off 3+ division games
NORRIS: HOU 24-40 off an Over
SAN DIEGO at COLORADO
STAUFFER: SD 12-32 off one run loss
MARQUIS: COL 25-5 as a home favorite of -150 or more
SAN FRANCISCO at ARIZONA
SANCHEZ: SF 10-2 revenging loss as road favorite
MULVEY: ARI 15-28 vs. lefties
American League
NY YANKEES at LA ANGELS
BURNETT: NYY 27-37 in day games
KAZMIR: 23-5 TSR as home favorite
BALTIMORE at TORONTO
GUTHRIE: BAL 7-0 Away in September
RICHMOND: TOR 7-1 at home vs. Baltimore
DETROIT at CLEVELAND
PORCELLO: DET 14-3 Under after allowing one run or less in a division win
MASTERSON: CLE 0-11 after scoring 4 runs or less 6 straight games
SEATTLE at TAMPA BAY
MORROW: SEA 16-6 Under off blown save
DAVIS: TB 60-18 as a home favorite of -150 or more
MINNESOTA at CHI WHITE SOX
DUENSING: MIN 5-20 Away vs. lefties
BUEHRLE: 12-0 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
BOSTON at KANSAS CITY
BECKETT: 23-6 TSR as a road favorite of -125 or more
HOCHEVAR: 8-1 Over when the total is 8 to 8.5
TEXAS at OAKLAND
HUNTER: TEX 9-0 Under after a loss by 8+ runs
MORTENSEN: OAK 23-15 after allowing 2 runs or less
Tips and Trends
St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros
Cardinals (-$1.40, O/U 9 under -$1.15): The Cardinals are waltzing to the NL Central Division title going 36-16 in their last 52 games. This includes 15 victories in their past 18 road matchups. St. Louis, however, is 2-6 in its last eight meetings in Houston. John Smoltz (3.6, 6.22 ERA) pitched six innings last Friday against the Cubs after sitting out for 10 days to give his shoulder additional rest. The 42-year-old right-hander gave up two runs in the first inning and then held Chicago scoreless for the next five innings allowing only three singles. Smoltz had surrendered seven earned runs and 12 hits in his two previous starts spanning 11 innings. St. Louis is 4-1 in Smoltz’s last five starts. The under is 35-18-2 in the Cardinals’ last 55 games versus National League Central Division foes. The under is 21-8-1 during the past 30 times the Cardinals and Astros have met.
The Under is 33-17-3 during the past 54 times the Cardinals have been favored.
Key Injuries - None.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)
Astros: The Astros are headed for their first 90-loss season since 1991 after Cecil Cooper predicted Houston would win 90 games. Cooper no longer is around to offer predictions since the Astros canned their manager. The Astros are mired in a nine-game losing streak. They’ve scored 20 runs during their losing skid. Houston has won 10 of the last 13 times it has been a home underdog, though. Rookie Bud Norris is facing St. Louis for the second time in his young career. He threw seven scoreless innings against the Cardinals in his first Major League Start on Aug. 2 at Busch Stadium. Norris allowed just two hits with four walks and five strikeouts. This is his 10th start. Norris, who is 5-3 with a 5.07 ERA, last pitched on Friday in Milwaukee. He yielded one run and three hits in five innings with eight strikeouts.
The Under is 22-10 in Houston’s last 32 games.
Key Injuries - Roy Oswalt (back) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox
Twins: Despite injuries to key hitters, the Twins are playing well winning eight of their past nine games as they chase the Tigers. Denard Span, batting .305, is day-to-day after getting hit in the helmet on Monday. The Twins are already without All-Star Justin Morneau and Joe Crede, both of whom are out with back trouble. Brian Duensing (4-1, 3.22 ERA) will look to continue his impressive run since moving into Minnesota’s starting rotation. Duensing is 4-0 with a 1.70 ERA since becoming a starter. The southpaw shut out Detroit last Friday for 6 1/3 innings, giving up four hits. This already will be his third start versus the White Sox. He last faced them on Sept. 2 and held them scoreless for seven innings although not factoring in the decision. The Twins are just 6-12 in their last 18 games when going against a left-handed starter.
The Under is 7-1-1 in Minnesota’s past nine road contests.
The Under is 8-2-2 the past 12 times the Twins have faced a left-handed starter.
Key Injuries - Denard Span (head) is day-to-day.
Justin Morneau (back) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
White Sox (-$1.10, O/U 8.5 under -$1.15): Since pitching his perfect game against the Rays on July 23, White Sox starter Mark Buehrle is 1-6 in 11 starts. During this time frame he’s allowed 89 hits and 38 earned runs over 69 2/3 innings. He is 12-9 on the season with a 3.84 ERA. The White Sox have dropped six of their last seven games, scoring one or fewer runs in four of those contests. Chicago is 6-16 in its last 22 American League Central Division matchups. The White Sox have defeated Minnesota 10 of the past 14 times at home. Buehrle has a lifetime record of 23-15 against Minnesota. He is 2-2 this season versus the Twins with a 5.28 ERA. Jermaine Dye is batting only .105 in his last 11 games. The White Sox have been a big under team this season. The under is 41-18-1 in Chicago’s lat 60 games.
The Under is 11-4 in the White Sox’s last 15 home games.
Key Injuries - Bobby Jenks (calf) out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (OVER - Total of the Day)