7/27 Trends And Indexes
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Friday, July 27
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MLB LONG SHEET
Friday, July 27
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PITTSBURGH (42 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (52 - 49) - 7:05 PM
JOHN VAN BENSCHOTEN (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 43-86 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-52 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-48 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-86 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-17 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MOYER is 30-12 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 40-18 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 30-12 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 29-19 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 61-22 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 12-21 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-63 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 101-98 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-63 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOHN VAN BENSCHOTEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
JAMIE MOYER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MOYER is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (53 - 47) at CINCINNATI (44 - 59) - 7:10 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 94-101 (-27.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 120-143 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-54 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 120-140 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-4 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-16 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-13 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 44-59 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 185-228 (-70.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 44-59 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-37 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 65-67 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 210-230 (-53.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ARROYO is 6-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 1-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 6-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)
RICH HILL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HILL is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 4-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)
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WASHINGTON (43 - 58) at NY METS (57 - 44) - 7:10 PM
MIKE BACSIK (L) vs. JORGE SOSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 158-112 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 160-113 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 191-221 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 43-58 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-26 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-3 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)
MIKE BACSIK vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
JORGE SOSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SOSA is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
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SAN DIEGO (54 - 47) at HOUSTON (45 - 57) - 8:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. WOODY WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 8-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
WILLIAMS is 68-39 (+31.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 97-55 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 149-115 (+35.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 126-86 (+41.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 54-24 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 82-71 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 70-59 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 56-39 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-32 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-60 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-57 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 30-41 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 45-57 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 48-53 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JAKE PEAVY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PEAVY is 5-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-7.2 units)
WOODY WILLIAMS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WILLIAMS is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
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MILWAUKEE (56 - 46) at ST LOUIS (46 - 52) - 8:10 PM
CLAUDIO VARGAS (R) vs. MIKE MAROTH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 8-17 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-44 (-27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-83 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-28 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-28 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 125-77 (+36.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 57-30 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 14-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 19-14 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 19-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 13-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 25-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 18-8 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 16-29 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 140-135 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 140-135 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 83-102 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
CLAUDIO VARGAS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VARGAS is 1-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 8.46 and a WHIP of 1.591.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)
MIKE MAROTH vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MAROTH is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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LA DODGERS (57 - 46) at COLORADO (51 - 51) - 9:05 PM
BRETT TOMKO (R) vs. JOSH FOGG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 67-42 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 27-22 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 51-51 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 51-48 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 38-33 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 38-35 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-13 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 117-173 (-57.3 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)
BRETT TOMKO vs. COLORADO since 1997
TOMKO is 5-8 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.287.
His team's record is 9-9 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.7 units)
JOSH FOGG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FOGG is 2-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.645.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
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ATLANTA (54 - 49) at ARIZONA (56 - 48) - 9:40 PM
JO-JO REYES (L) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 133-132 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 94-94 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-48 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 41-33 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-21 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 56-48 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-11 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 227-152 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ATLANTA is 52-29 (+23.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 90-49 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 7-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday this season.
ATLANTA is 27-20 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 59-65 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 425-369 (-60.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JO-JO REYES vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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FLORIDA (48 - 55) at SAN FRANCISCO (43 - 57) - 10:15 PM
RICK VANDEN HURK (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 591-474 (+85.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 10-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-57 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-43 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-62 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-28 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-57 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-52 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-26 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 4-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RICK VANDEN HURK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
BARRY ZITO vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY YANKEES (54 - 47) at BALTIMORE (47 - 53) - 7:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 5-11 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
NY YANKEES are 17-20 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 48-41 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 24-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 54-47 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 20-21 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 6-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-11 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-91 (-32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-76 (-33.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-1 (+5.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
ANDY PETTITTE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PETTITTE is 15-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 15-8 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (+0.3 units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GUTHRIE is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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MINNESOTA (51 - 50) at CLEVELAND (59 - 43) - 7:05 PM
BOOF BONSER (R) vs. PAUL BYRD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BYRD is 29-10 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BYRD is 29-10 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 100-76 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 91-94 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 137-127 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-25 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-0 (+6.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
BOOF BONSER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BONSER is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
PAUL BYRD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BYRD is 7-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 8-5 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.4 units)
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BOSTON (62 - 40) at TAMPA BAY (38 - 63) - 7:10 PM
TIM WAKEFIELD (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 10-18 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-32 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WAKEFIELD is 21-27 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 35-30 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-33 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-28 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-11 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-45 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-63 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TIM WAKEFIELD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 14-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 16-7 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.1 units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. BOSTON since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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TORONTO (51 - 50) at CHI WHITE SOX (46 - 56) - 8:10 PM
JOSH TOWERS (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 62-75 (-23.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
TOWERS is 1-13 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 181-116 (+47.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 116-92 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
GARLAND is 34-17 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 136-128 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-49 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GARLAND is 3-16 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JOSH TOWERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TOWERS is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)
JON GARLAND vs. TORONTO since 1997
GARLAND is 8-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 9-3 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.6 units)
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TEXAS (46 - 56) at KANSAS CITY (44 - 57) - 8:10 PM
JAMEY WRIGHT (R) vs. BRIAN BANNISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 46-57 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 106-158 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-33 (+24.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 97-143 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 82-108 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-103 (+31.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JAMEY WRIGHT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WRIGHT is 2-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.605.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)
BRIAN BANNISTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
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DETROIT (60 - 41) at LA ANGELS (58 - 42) - 10:05 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ROBERTSON is 22-30 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 19-26 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 10-23 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 8-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 235-169 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 161-116 (+41.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
DETROIT is 26-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 25-15 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 55-40 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 16-10 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 60-41 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 38-18 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 34-20 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 20-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)
NATE ROBERTSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ROBERTSON is 0-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 8.13 and a WHIP of 1.880.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.6 units)
JERED WEAVER vs. DETROIT since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 26.95 and a WHIP of 5.389.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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OAKLAND (49 - 53) at SEATTLE (54 - 46) - 10:05 PM
DALLAS BRADEN (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 33-39 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 19-29 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 49-53 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 51-43 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 40-31 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 54-46 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-19 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 135-112 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-60 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 108-108 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
OAKLAND is 70-65 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 21-13 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-30 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-40 (-20.7 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.
SEATTLE is 34-54 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-3 (+6.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)
DALLAS BRADEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.051.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.0 units)
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MLB SHORT SHEET
Friday, July 27th
National League
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
John Van Benschoten (R) vs. Jamie Moyer (L)
Van Benschoten: Pittsburgh 17-40 SU after scoring 8+ runs
Moyer: 23-7 TSR as a home favorite
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 EST
Rich Hill (L) vs. Bronson Arroyo (R)
Hill: 13-4 Under as a favorite
Arroyo: 1-8 TSR vs. division opponents
Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 EST
Mike Bascik (L) vs. Jorge Sosa (R)
Bascik: 11-0 Under as an underdog of +125 to +175
Sosa: Mets 29-13 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
San Diego at Houston, 8:05 EST
Jake Peavy (R) vs. Woody Williams (R)
Peavy: San Diego 9-1 Under after losing 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Williams: 19-5 TSR after allowing 0 earned runs last start
Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:10 EST
Claudio Vargas (R) vs. Mike Maroth (L)
Vargas: 14-3 TSR last 17 starts
Maroth: St. Louis 2-8 SU at home off a win by 8+ runs
LA Dodgers at Colorado, 9:05 EST
Brett Tomko (R) vs. Josh Fogg (R)
Tomko: Dodgers 15-6 SU away vs. division opponents
Fogg: Colorado 19-7 Under off 3+ division games
Atlanta at Arizona, 9:40 EST TBS
Jo-Jo Reyes (L) vs. Yusmeiro Petit (R)
Reyes: Atlanta 34-11 Over in July
Petit: Arizona 18-8 SU off 4+ home games
Florida at San Francisco, 10:15 EST
Rick Vanden Hurk (R) vs. Barry Zito (L)
Vanden Hurk: Florida 18-8 SU off 4+ road games
Zito: San Francisco 12-20 SU off 3+ home games
American League
(TC)
NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:50 EST
Andy Pettitte (L) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (R)
Pettitte: Yankees 8-15 SU after scoring 2 runs or less
Guthrie: Baltimore 10-1 Over at home off 3+ wins
Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 EST
Boof Bonser (R) vs. Paul Byrd (R)
Bonser: Minnesota 8-15 SU revenging a shutout loss
Byrd: 23-6 TSR as a home favorite
Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 EST
Tim Wakefield (R) vs. Jason Hammel (R)
Wakefield: Boston 32-14 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Hammel: Tampa Bay 11-26 SU off BB losses
Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 EST
Josh Towers (R) vs. Jon Garland (R)
Towers: 1-13 TSR pitching off a team win
Garland: 34-17 TSR pitching off a team win
Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 EST
Jamey Wright (R) vs. Brian Bannister (R)
Wright: Texas 7-19 SU after blowing a save
Bannister: 11-2 Under with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Detroit at LA Angels, 10:05 EST
Nate Robertson (L) vs. Jered Weaver (R)
Robertson: 10-23 TSR pitching off a team loss
Weaver: Angels 12-2 Over revenging a shutout loss
Oakland at Seattle, 10:05 EST
Dallas Braden (L) vs. Felix Hernandez (R)
Braden: Oakland 10-2 Under off 3+ division games
Hernandez: Seattle 16-4 SU as a home favorite of -125 to -175
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
MLB WRITE-UP
Friday, July 27
Hot Pitchers
-- Hill is 1-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts; he blanked the Reds for seven innings back on April 14, 7-0.
-- Bacsik is 1-0, 1.46 in his last couple of starts.
-- Williams has 2.91 RA in his last three starts.
-- Brewers won seven of last eight Vargas starts.
-- Rockies won last three Fogg home starts, scoring 27 runs.
-- Petit is 2-1, 2.95 in his last four starts.
-- Florida won last three Vander Hurk starts, scoring 22 runs.
-- Guthrie is 2-0, 1.38 in his last couple starts. Bronx won the last four Pettitte starts, scoring 45 runs.
-- Indians won five of last six Byrd starts.
-- Towers has a 2.66 RA in his last three starts.
-- Rangers won last three Wright starts, scoring 16 runs.
-- Weaver has a 2.31 RA in his last five starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Moyer is 1-3, 8.26 in his last five starts. Van Ben Schoten is a 0-4, 8.53 pitcher in six starts this season.
-- Cincinnati is 6-15 in Arroyo starts this season.
-- Sosa is 0-2, 7.20 since coming off the DL.
-- Peavy is 0-4, 4.06 in his last five starts; Padres were blanked in his last two outings.
-- Maroth is 0-2, 11.77 in his last three starts.
-- Tomko has a 7.81 RA in his last eight starts.
-- Reyes is 0-1, 6.14 in three starts, all Atlanta losses.
-- Giants lost seven of last eight Zito starts.
-- Hammel allowed two runs in four IP in his first '07 start, in the Bronx Saturday; he threw 68 pitches, left with game tied. He is on a 90-pitch limit in this game.
-- Twins lost last four Bonser road starts (0-3, 6.46).
-- Garland is 1-2, 9.86 in his last four starts.
-- Bannister is 0-2, 8.18 in his last couple road starts.
-- Tigers lost six of last eight Robertson starts.
-- A's lost last five Braden starts, scoring total of eleven runs.
Totals
-- Four of last five Moyer starts went over the total.
-- Under is 8-2 in last ten Hill starts.
-- Last five Bacsik starts stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Williams starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Vargas starts.
-- Over is 9-6 in last fifteen Fogg starts.
-- Last four Petit starts stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Vander Hurk starts went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Guthrie starts.
-- Under is 5-2 in Byrd's last seven starts.
-- Last four Wakefield starts went over the total.
-- Last four Garland starts all went over the total.
-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Bannister starts.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in Robertson road games this season.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Hernandez starts.
Hot Teams
-- Mets won ten of their last thirteen home games.
-- Phillies won five of their last six games.
-- Astros won four of their last five games.
-- Cubs won nine of their last thirteen games. Reds won three of their last four games.
-- Rockies are 16-5 in their last twenty-one home games. Dodgers won eight of last eleven on the road.
-- Arizona won six of its last seven home games.
-- Braves won six of their last nine road games.
-- Red Sox won six of their last seven games.
-- Orioles won nine of their last twelve home games. Bronx won six of their last seven games, scoring 69 runs.
-- White Sox won five of last seven home games. Toronto won its last five games by combined score of 33-5.
-- Tigers are 7-4 in their last eleven road contests.
-- Rangers won their last four games, all by one run.
-- A's won three of their last four games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost ten of twelve since the All-Star break.
-- Brewers are 4-11 in their last fifteen road games.
-- Nationals lost eleven of their last fifteen road games.
-- Cardinals are 3-11 in game after their last fourteen wins.
-- Padres lost six of their last seven games.
-- Marlins lost seven of their last eight road games. Giants lost eight of their last twelve home games.
-- Indians lost five of their last seven home games. Twins lost last four games by combined score of 33-7.
-- Devil Rays lost last six games, allowing 64 runs.
-- Royals lost three of their last four games.
-- Angels lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Seattle lost last seven games, scoring nineteen runs.
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MLB ADDITIONAL
Friday, July 27
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Tips and Trends
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New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles (7:05 PM ET)
New York’s Andy Pettitte is an incredible 20-5 in 31 career outings against Baltimore with a 3.72 ERA. Pettitte has made two appearances versus the Orioles in 2007, allowing two runs and eight hits over eight innings of work.
BIG EDGE: YANKEES
Pettitte may have a 2-1 record in the month of July through five starts, but he’s struggled mightily. The left-hander has surrendered 22 earned runs and 40 hits over 25 1/3 innings.
SLIGHT EDGE: ORIOLES
Baltimore right-hander Jeremy Guthrie has allowed two runs and seven hits in 8 1/3 innings in his career against New York. The Orioles picked up a 3-2 victory over the Yankees in his last start versus the Yankees on June 26.
SLIGHT EDGE: ORIOLES
Guthrie wasn’t sharp in his last start at Camden Yards, as the Chicago White Sox knocked him around for five earned runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings.
SLIGHT EDGE: YANKEES
The Yankees are 8-1 in Pettitte’s last nine starts versus the Orioles.
Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)
Minnesota starter Boof Bonser comes in off two strong performances against the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics. The right-hander has allowed five runs and 10 hits over his last 14 innings, as the Twins have picked up two straight victories with him on the hill
. EDGE: TWINS
The Twins have lost four straight road games with Bonser on the mound, with the offense scoring just nine runs over that span.
EDGE: INDIANS
Cleveland’s Paul Byrd is 7-3 with a 3.95 ERA in 13 career starts against Minnesota. He picked up a 15-7 victory over the Twins on May 15, allowing five runs and seven hits over seven innings.
EDGE: INDIANS
Byrd has picked up a 5-2 record at Jacobs Field despite the fact he’s allowed 76 hits over 54 innings of work. He’s also allowed 10 home runs at home versus just five on the road.
EDGE: TWINS
The Twins are 5-0 in their last five Friday games.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds (7:10 PM ET)
Chicago’s Rich Hill is an even 2-2 with a 4.44 ERA in five career outings against Cincinnati. He threw seven shutout innings versus the Reds in a 7-0 victory on April 14, allowing just three hits in that contest.
SLIGHT EDGE: CUBS
Hill has produced two quality starts since the All-Star break, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA. He’s allowed three earned runs and 10 hits over 14 innings of work.
SLIGHT EDGE: CUBS
Cincinnati’s Bronson Arroyo has a losing 4-5 record against the Chicago Cubs in 12 outings despite having a great 3.07 ERA. He’s 0-2 with a 3.95 ERA in two starts versus the Cubs in 2007.
SLIGHT EDGE: REDS
Arroyo has improved his season performance in July, with an even 2-2 record and 3.38 ERA. He’s allowed just 10 earned runs in 26 2/3 innings this month after allowing 19 runs in 32 2/3 innings in June.
SLIGHT EDGE: REDS
The Cubs are 2-6 in Hill’s last eight road starts.
San Diego Padres at Houston Astros (8:05 PM ET)
San Diego right-hander Jake Peavy is 5-4 with a 2.44 ERA in 10 career starts against Houston. He posted a 1-1 record and 1.93 ERA in two starts versus the Astros last season.
SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES
The Padres have lost four of Peavy’s last five starts, with the offense supplying just four runs of support over that span.
EDGE: ASTROS & UNDER
Houston’s Woody Williams is a perfect 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA in four career starts against San Diego. The right-hander has allowed just eight runs and 16 hits in 32 innings versus his former team.
EDGE: ASTROS
The Astros offense has supplied Williams with three runs of support or less in six of his last eight starts.
SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES
The OVER is 12-3 in the Astros last 15 games versus the NL West.
Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)
Milwaukee’s Claudio Vargas is a miserable 1-4 with a 7.89 ERA in seven career outings against St. Louis. He lasted just three innings in his lone start versus the Cardinals in 2006, giving up eight runs and eight hits.
EDGE: CARDINALS
The Brewers have won eight of Vargas’ last nine starts. The right-hander has picked up victories over Arizona and San Francisco in his two starts since the All-Star break.
BIG EDGE: BREWERS
St. Louis starter Brad Thompson will make his first start at home since July 4, after posting back-to-back quality starts on the road. He’s 2-1 with a 4.32 ERA in 15 outings at Busch Stadium in 2007.
SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
Thompson will make his first career start against Milwaukee tonight after making 13 career relief appearances. He’s allowed five runs and 10 hits over 17 1/3 innings.
SLIGHT EDGE: CARDINALS
The Brewers are 5-1 in the last six meetings.
Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox (8:11 PM ET)
Toronto starter Josh Towers is an even 3-3 with a 5.52 ERA in seven career outings against Chicago. He’s given up seven home runs in just 29 1/3 innings versus the White Sox.
SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Towers has been very impressive in two of his last three starts, tossing 14 2/3 shutout innings against the Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners – both 1-0 victories.
EDGE: BLUE JAYS
Chicago’s Jon Garland has compiled an 8-2 record and 4.19 ERA in 14 career appearances against Toronto. He picked up two victories in his starts versus the Blue Jays last season, but had an inflated 6.00 ERA.
SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Garland has been blasted for 22 earned runs and 39 hits in just 28 innings of work in five starts this month.
EDGE: BLUE JAYS
The Blue Jays are 4-1 in the last five meetings.
Detroit Tigers at Los Angeles Angels (10:05 PM ET)
Detroit’s Nate Robertson is a dismal 0-3 with an 8.13 ERA in six career starts against the Los Angeles Angels. He allowed just one run and four hits over 7 1/3 innings versus the Angels in his lone start against them in 2006.
EDGE: ANGELS
Robertson is 2-1 with a 4.07 ERA in four July starts, after posting a miserable 11.81 ERA in June.
EDGE: TIGERS
Los Angeles starter Jered Weaver was blasted in his only career start against Detroit for five earned runs and seven hits in just 1 2/3 innings.
SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS
The Angels have lost four straight games with Weaver on the hill, as the offense has scored just eight runs over that span.
EDGE: TIGERS
The Tigers are 15-37 in the last 52 meetings.
Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners (10:05 PM ET)
Oakland left-hander Dallas Braden has appeared in just four road games this season, posting a 1-0 record and 2.70 ERA. He’s walked just one batter and fanned nine in 10 innings away from the Bay Area.
SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Braden is coming off a fantastic start in a losing effort to Baltimore, allowing just a single run and four hits over seven innings.
SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Seattle’s Felix Hernandez is 3-2 with a 2.08 ERA in six career starts against Oakland. He threw eight shutout innings and fanned 12 in a 4-0 victory against them back on July 7th.
EDGE: MARINERS
The Mariners have lost Hernandez’s last two starts, as the right-hander has given up nine runs and 15 hits over 12 innings.
SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
The Athletics are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings at Safeco Field.
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MLB Betting Notes
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Friday’s MLB betting notes
Opening with an ending
When the Yankees and the Orioles first trot onto the field on Friday night it will not be to open a four-game series, but instead to finish a game that started at the end of June.
That game was suspended in the eighth inning due to rain, just as the Yankees were pulling out a strong lead. It will pick up in the same inning on Friday with New York leading 8-6. At least the Orioles will be able to prepare their comeback in advance.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to get the boxscore and the lineups," manager Dave Trembley told MLB.com on Wednesday. "I'm going to look at the roster and see who's available. We might be able to add a couple guys because they weren't here when that was going on."
Both teams are expected to resume the game with the same pitchers on the mound. That means that Mike Myers (1-0, 2.41) will battle it out with Chris Ray (5-6, 4.43) over the two innings.
Playing through the pain
The Detroit Tigers are 11 games into a 17-game stretch without a day off and some of the regulars are starting to feel the strain. This week alone Ivan Rodriguez, Placido Polanco, Gary Sheffield and Carlos Guillen have all missed games with naggling injuries.
"Trust me, they are hurting," manager Jim Leyland told MLB.com. I'm very proud of them because all they do is play. They go out and play. They want to play and they're playing hurt and I can't tell you how proud I am. But, sooner or later, you have to give someone a blow. I'm doing that."
For Friday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, Leyland says he will have Rodriguez, Polanco and Guillen back in the lineup. Sheffield is a doubt as he continues to struggle with a sore right shoulder.
The Tigers send Nate Robertson (6-7, 4.63 ERA) to the mound for that game to face the Angel’s Jered Weaver (6-5, 3.30). Detroit is a +135 underdog with the total set at 9.
DeRosa given a well-earned rest
The Chicago Cubs gave Mark DeRosa two days off this week to ensure that he has recovered from a hamstring problem in time for Friday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
DeRosa has proved to be the ultimate utility man for the Cubs and has played at first base, second base, third base, right field and even at shortstop already this season.
"I'm all right," DeRosa told reporters after being pulled from Tuesday’s game. "I just felt something in batting practice and brushed it off as no big deal and that it would go away. That first at-bat, I could feel it, and when I hit the ground ball, I had to get after it getting to first base. They took me out as a precaution."
De Rosa is batting .284 with 50 RBIs and seven homers. On his return on Friday, the Cubs send Rich Hill (6-6, 3.58) to the mound to face the Reds Bronson Arroyo (4-11, 4.58). Chicago is a –116 favorite with the total set at 9 ½.
Crosby injured again
The Oakland Athletics have placed shortstop Bobby Crosby on the 15-day disabled list after he suffered multiple fractures in his left hand. The injury occurred when he was hit by a pitch from Angels reliever Justin Speier on Tuesday night.
Crosby was the AL rookie of the year in 2004, but has since been plagued by injuries. Last year he missed much of the season after he was diagnosed with a fracture in one of his vertebrae.
"Yesterday was the first day in a month and a half where I felt great at the plate," Crosby told MLB.com after his latest setback. "I felt like was getting some things figured out. Now I have to sit and watch. Again. It's almost indescribable how depressing it is."
Without their shortstop, the A’s continue a four-game series at Seattle on Friday. Dallas Braden (1-5, 5.15) faces Felix Hernandez (6-6, 4.02) on the mound and the Mariners are -165 favorites with the total set at 8 ½.
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Baseball Today - July 27
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SCOREBOARD
Friday, July 27
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EDT). Andy Pettite squares off against Jeremy Guthrie following the completion of a suspended game from June 28.
STARS
Thursday
-Eric Byrnes, Diamondbacks, hit a game-ending, three-run homer to lift Arizona over Florida 7-4.
-Albert Pujols, Cardinals, drove in five runs in an 11-1 win over the Cubs.
-Ken Griffey Jr., Reds, had three hits, including his 588th homer, in a 6-5, 10-inning victory over Milwaukee.
-Jesus Flores, Nationals, hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Washington over Philadelphia 7-6.
-Nick Swisher, Athletics, hit a pair of homers in Oakland's 6-2 win over Seattle.
-Josh Phelps, Pirates, capped a five-run sixth inning with a two-run homer and added an RBI double in the seventh in an 8-4 win over the Mets.
UNDONE
Chase Utley broke his right hand when he was hit by a pitch by Nationals starter John Lannan in the fifth inning of Philadelphia's 7-6 loss to Washington on Thursday. The All-Star second baseman, who finished the game 2-for-4, leads the majors with 17 hit by pitches this season. He was hit 14 times last season.
SLAMMED
Albert Pujols snapped an 0-for-11 slump with a three-run homer, Chris Duncan added a grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Chicago Cubs 11-1 on Thursday. Pujols drove in five runs, tying his season high.
MAGIC WANDY
Wandy Rodriguez allowed one run and five hits in seven innings to earn the win in Houston's 7-1 victory over San Diego on Thursday. Rodriguez (7-9) improved to 6-2 with a 1.76 ERA at home. The left-hander is 1-7 with a 7.43 ERA on the road.
LIFT OFF
Manny Ramirez hit the third-longest home run at Jacobs Field, a tree-clearing solo shot into a monument area, and added a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox outslugged the Cleveland Indians 14-9 on Thursday night. Ramirez's tape-measure rocket in the second inning off Cliff Lee (5-8) was conservatively estimated at 481 feet.
SNAPPED
Kansas City beat the New York Yankees 7-0 on Thursday to snap the Yankees' six-game winning streak. ... Tony Pena Jr.'s eighth-inning walk for the Royals was his first since May 5, ending a string of 244 plate appearances without one. ... James Loney went 0-for-4 in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win over Colorado to end his 30-game streak of reaching base safely. It was the second longest streak in the majors this year.
SPEAKING
"That was one of the hardest balls I've seen go out. I thought it might go through (the wall).'' - Red Sox manager Terry Francona on Wily Mo Pena's three-run homer in a 14-9 victory over the Indians on Thursday night.
SEASONS
July 27
1918 - Brooklyn rookie Henry Heitman completed one of the shortest careers in major league history. Heitman appeared on the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals, gave up four consecutive hits and then left the game, never to play a major league game again.
1930 - Ken Ash of Cincinnati got his last major league victory by throwing one pitch. Ash came into relieve in the fifth inning and got Chicago's Charlie Grimm to hit into a triple play. Ash was removed for a pinch hitter and the Reds beat the Cubs 6-5.
1946 - Rudy York of Boston hit two grand slams and drove in 10 runs as the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Browns 13-6.
1950 - Del Ennis of the Philadelphia Phillies drove in seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings of a 13-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Ennis doubled with the bases loaded in the seventh and hit a grand slam in the eighth.
1959 - New York lawyer William Shea announced the formation of the Continental League. New York, Houston, Toronto, Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul were the five cities named and Branch Rickey was named league president.
1978 - Duane Kuiper of Cleveland tied a major league record by becoming the third player in the 20th century to hit two triples in a game, Both came with the bases loaded as the Indians beat the New York Yankees 17-5.
1984 - Montreal's Pete Rose passed Ty Cobb for the most singles in a career with No. 3,053, against the Philadelphia Phillies.
1986 - Two 300-game winners faced each other as Don Sutton hurled six strong innings to outpitch Tom Seaver and give the California Angels a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
1996 - The San Diego Padres pounded the Florida Marlins, 20-12. Wally Joyner led the way with five RBIs, while John Flaherty hit a grand slam. The Padres were the sixth club to score 20 runs in a game this season. The last time that happened was 1929.
Today's birthdays: Alex Rodriguez 32; Shea Hillenbrand 32.
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70% Situation
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MLB (Friday): Play Against MLB underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs in his last start facing an opponent with a starting pitcher whose ERA is >= 7.00 over his last 5 starts.
(62-19 last 5 seasons.) (76.5%)
PLAY: Chicago White Sox -130
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Points of Interest
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07/27/07
03:35 AM Injuries
MLB
Friday: Mets CF Carlos Beltran (.263; abdominal) is doubtful.
07/27/07
03:34 AM Injuries
MLB
Friday: Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez (.336; shoulder) is questionable; Brewers C Johnny Estrada (.277; hamstring) is questionable.
07/27/07
03:33 AM Injuries
MLB
Friday: Cubs 2B Mark DeRosa (.284; hamstring) is questionable; Reds C David Ross (.196; hand) is doubtful.
07/27/07
03:33 AM Injuries
MLB
Friday: Red Sox RF JD Drew (.247; rest) is questionable; Braves 3B Chipper Jones (.344; groin) is probable.
07/27/07
03:31 AM Injuries
MLB
Friday: Tigers DH Gary Sheffield (.298; shoulder) and SS Carlos Guillen (.309; calf) are questionable.
07/27/07
03:13 AM Injuries
MLB
Dodgers SP Derek Lowe (groin) said he could make his next start.
7/27/07
03:11 AM News Alert
MLB
Braves are reportedly offering Jarrod Saltalmacchia, Matt Harrison and Elvis Andrus to the Rangers for Mark Teixeira
07/27/07
03:12 AM Info Alert
MLB
The Rockies have targeted Dan Wheeler in trade talks according to reports.
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Streaking Pitchers
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HOT
Andy Pettitte (New York Yankees) - Pettitte couldn't make it through two innings during his start on July 1 but ever since then the Yanks have come out on top in each of his last four appearances and the team has outscored the opposition 45-18 in those games. New York is listed as a -139 favorites for tonight's scheduled game in Baltimore.
Jamey Wright (Texas Rangers) - The Rangers haven't done very many things right this year, but the price for Wright backers has been a bargain. Texas owns a 5-2 record when the righty is on the mound, which includes four victories as the underdog. The Rangers start their series in Kansas City as +123 underdogs tonight.
Claudio Vargas (Milwaukee Brewers) - The Brewers have been struggling lately and only carry a slim two-game lead in the NL Central heading into today's contest. The good thing for Milwaukee backers is that they can rely on Vargas to help their team win important games. Despite not pitching more than six innings in any of his previous eight outings, Brew Crew is 7-1 during that time. Vargas is listed as a slight -105 favorite in St. Louis.
COLD
Jake Peavy (San Diego Padres) - The NL starter in the Midsummer Classic has lost three straight starts and his team has been shutout in both of his appearances in the second half. His pitch count has gone over a 100 in only six innings of work during both of those post-All-Star break outings. San Diego has just one victory in its last six games, but is a -148 fave in Houston.
Jered Weaver (Los Angeles Angels) - The righty has allowed three runs or less in each of his last four starts, but the Angels haven't been able to put any of those performaces in the win column. Weaver has been favored in his last eight outings and that streak continues tonight as the Halos host the AL Central leading Tigers as -140 faves.
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Hot Lines
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies (-113, 10 ½)
If the Rockies are to have any chance at the NL West title, they have to find a way to beat the division-leading L.A. Dodgers. The Rox have lost 18 of the last 24 against the Dodgers, with 10 of those defeats coming at Coors Field.
The teams meet for an all-important four-game series this weekend, but in the opener last night, the Dodger’s domination of Colorado continued in a 5-4 win.
"We have to beat them," Colorado's Matt Holliday told reporters on Thursday. "They are in first place and we have to beat them when we play them."
The Rockies look to ace Josh Fogg to lead them to that much-needed win, but he is 2-4 with a 4.40 ERA in nine outings against the Dodgers and has lost his last four decisions against them.
Pick: Los Angeles +105
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds (+111, 9 ½)
The Cubs look to bounce back from one of their worst defeats of the season – 11-1 against St. Louis last night – when they take on the Cincinnati Reds today.
Chicago has been in fine form since the All-Star break, winning nine of 12 games to close to within two of the division leading Milwaukee Brewers. But despite the Reds' 44-59 record this season, the Cubs should not expect an easy game tonight.
"Basically, this game's a roller coaster, and you've just got to ride them out – weather the storms," Ken Griffey Jr. told the Associated Press ahead of this series. "We might not be able to make the playoffs, but we can go out and make it tough for other people."
Cincinnati sends Bronso Arroyo to the mound today looking to slow the Cubs charge for the division title, but he has lost both starts against them this year and is on course to have his worst record as a starter this season.
Pick: Cubs –119
Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals (-103, 9 ½)
At 20-29, the Milwaukee Brewers have the worst road record of any division leading team. If they don’t turn it around soon, they could lose top spot in the NL Central to the Chicago Cubs.
The Brewers travel to St Louis on Friday to start a three-game series, having dropped three of their previous four games to the Cincinati Reds – the team with the worst record in the NL.
In the wake of the All-Star break pitching has become a problem for Milwaukee and their staff has posted a 4.49 ERA in 14 games since then. That, combined with their terrible road record, has allowed the Cubs to close what was an eight-game lead at the end of June, down to just two games.
Milwaukee has managed a 3-1 record against the Cardinals this season, but hasn't won a road series against a National League rival since the end of April.
Pick: Cardinals -103
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CFL LONG SHEET
Friday, July 27
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HAMILTON (0 - 4) at WINNIPEG (2 - 1 - 1) - 7/27/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAMILTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.
HAMILTON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-2 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL WRITE-UP
Friday, July 27
Hamilton (0-4) @ Winnipeg (2-1-1) -- TigerCats are 0-4, but seem to be improving; they lost 22-18 in Vancouver last week, their first cover of season, with three previous losses by 28,25,9 pts. TiCats ran ball 18 times for 191 yards, after having 253 rushing yards total in first three games. Bombers won in Montreal last week, their second win in last three games. Winnipeg is giving up an average of 459.5 ypg on road, 293 ypg at home.
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CFL ADDITIONAL
Friday, July 27
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CFL Betting Trends
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HAMILTON TIGER-CATS @ WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
0-4 July 27, 8:00 PM | Turf of Canad Inns Stadium 2-1-1
BETTING TRENDS
HAMILTON
Hamilton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Hamilton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 5 games
Hamilton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Hamilton's last 5 games on the road
Hamilton is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Hamilton's last 19 games when playing Winnipeg
Hamilton is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Hamilton is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Hamilton's last 7 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
WINNIPEG
Winnipeg is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Winnipeg is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 8 games at home
Winnipeg is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Hamilton
Winnipeg is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Winnipeg's last 19 games when playing Hamilton
Winnipeg is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Hamilton
Winnipeg is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing at home against Hamilton
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WNBA LONG SHEET
Friday, July 27
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HOUSTON (7 - 16) at SAN ANTONIO (15 - 7) - 7/27/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 204-158 ATS (+30.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 147-102 ATS (+34.8 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LOS ANGELES (8 - 14) at MINNESOTA (5 - 20) - 7/27/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in July games this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
MINNESOTA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (14 - 10) at CHICAGO (11 - 13) - 7/27/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
PHOENIX is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANA (16 - 8) at SEATTLE (12 - 12) - 7/27/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 52-78 ATS (-33.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
INDIANA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in July games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) against Western conference opponents since 1997.
INDIANA is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WNBA ADDITIONAL
Friday, July 27
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Betting Trends
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Trends - Houston at San Antonio
ATS Trends
Houston
Comets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Comets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Comets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Comets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Comets are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog.
Comets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Comets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Comets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Comets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Comets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Comets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
San Antonio
Silver Stars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Silver Stars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Silver Stars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
Silver Stars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Silver Stars are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
Silver Stars are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Silver Stars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
OU Trends
Houston
Under is 5-0 in Comets last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Comets last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 8-2 in Comets last 10 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Comets last 5 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 4-1 in Comets last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Comets last 5 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 7-2 in Comets last 9 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 9-4 in Comets last 13 games as an underdog.
San Antonio
Over is 4-1 in Silver Stars last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Silver Stars last 5 games as a home favorite.
Over is 6-2-1 in Silver Stars last 9 Friday games.
Under is 6-2 in Silver Stars last 8 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 11-5 in Silver Stars last 16 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Head to Head
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Comets are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
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Trends - Los Angeles at Minnesota
ATS Trends
Los Angeles
Sparks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Sparks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Minnesota
Lynx are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Lynx are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
Lynx are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Lynx are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Lynx are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. loss.
Lynx are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Lynx are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lynx are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Lynx are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
OU Trends
Los Angeles
Under is 5-0 in Sparks last 5 games as an underdog.
Over is 5-0 in Sparks last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Under is 4-0 in Sparks last 4 overall.
Under is 7-0 in Sparks last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Sparks last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Sparks last 6 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Sparks last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Sparks last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 4-1 in Sparks last 5 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Sparks last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 5-2 in Sparks last 7 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Over is 5-2 in Sparks last 7 games as a road underdog.
Minnesota
Under is 4-0 in Lynx last 4 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 6-0 in Lynx last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 6-0 in Lynx last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 6-0 in Lynx last 6 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Lynx last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 7-1 in Lynx last 8 games as a favorite.
Under is 5-1 in Lynx last 6 games as a home favorite.
Over is 5-1 in Lynx last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Lynx last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Lynx last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Head to Head
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Minnesota.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Sparks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
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Trends - Phoenix at Chicago
ATS Trends
Phoenix
Mercury are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Mercury are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Mercury are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Friday games.
Mercury are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
Chicago
Sky are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Sky are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Sky are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Sky are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Sky are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Sky are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
OU Trends
Phoenix
Over is 5-0 in Mercury last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-0 in Mercury last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Mercury last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Mercury last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 4-1 in Mercury last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 4-1 in Mercury last 5 games as a road favorite.
Over is 4-1 in Mercury last 5 road games.
Over is 19-7 in Mercury last 26 Friday games.
Over is 9-4 in Mercury last 13 overall.
Chicago
Over is 7-1 in Sky last 8 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-1 in Sky last 6 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Over is 5-1 in Sky last 6 overall.
Under is 9-2 in Sky last 11 games as a home underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Sky last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 10-4-1 in Sky last 15 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Sky last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Head to Head
No trends available.
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Trends - Indiana at Seattle
ATS Trends
Indiana
Fever are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog.
Fever are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Fever are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Fever are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Fever are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Seattle
Storm are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Storm are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
Storm are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Storm are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Storm are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Storm are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Storm are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Storm are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Storm are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
OU Trends
Indiana
Under is 6-2-1 in Fever last 9 games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 6-2-1 in Fever last 9 games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Under is 26-9 in Fever last 35 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 20-7-1 in Fever last 28 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 20-7-1 in Fever last 28 games as a road underdog.
Under is 30-11-1 in Fever last 42 road games.
Under is 8-3 in Fever last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 21-8-1 in Fever last 30 games as an underdog.
Seattle
Under is 4-0 in Storm last 4 Friday games.
Under is 5-0 in Storm last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 6-1-1 in Storm last 8 games following a S.U. loss.
Under is 6-2-1 in Storm last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-3 in Storm last 10 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 7-3 in Storm last 10 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
Over is 9-4 in Storm last 13 home games.
Head to Head
Fever are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Seattle.
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Weekend Sports Preview
The AFL season comes to a close this weekend with ArenaBowl XXI in New Orleans, while bettors will also have a full slate of baseball, Canadian football, WNBA, and NASCAR.
The San Jose SaberCats and Columbus Destroyers clash in Arena Bowl XXI at New Orleans Arena on Sunday. The SaberCats are a 6.5-point favorite in the game, but the Destroyers have plenty of experience with big upsets after winning all three of their playoff games so far as underdogs.
On the Canadian gridiron this weekend Week 5 of the CFL season continues. Friday night’s lone game sees Hamilton visit Winnipeg, while on Saturday Edmonton faces Saskatchewan and B.C. battles Calgary.
With August just around the corner playoff races are heating up throughout Major League Baseball. The top matchups to keep an eye on in the American League include a clash of division leaders in Detroit and Los Angeles, and division battles Minnesota at Cleveland and Oakland at Seattle. Also on tap in the AL this weekend are the Yankees at Baltimore, Boston at Tampa Bay, Texas at Kansas City, and Toronto at the White Sox.
Over in the National League there are also a number of divisional faceoffs, including the Cubs at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at St. Louis, and the Dodgers at Colorado. The rest of the NL schedule includes Florida at San Francisco, Atlanta at Arizona, San Diego at Houston, Washington at the Mets, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
With the playoffs less than three weeks away they’re getting into crunch time in the WNBA. The weekend schedule tips off on Friday night with four games as Houston visits San Antonio, Phoenix travels to Chicago, Indiana invades Seattle, and Minnesota tries to snap their 10-game losing streak when they host Los Angeles.
Saturday’s schedule is much lighter with only one game as first-place Detroit takes on Washington. The lull ends on Sunday as there are six games on the schedule, with both conference leaders in action as Los Angeles visits Detroit and San Antonio takes on Seattle. Also on Sunday there is Connecticut at New York, Houston at Chicago, Indiana at Phoenix, and Minnesota at Sacramento.
On the race track this weekend NASCAR returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Jimmie Johnson won at Indy last year, but points leader Jeff Gordon is the favorite at 6/1, followed by Tony Stewart, who’s coming off his first win of the season, at 7/1.
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