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Abreu has what the team has announced as posterior tibia tendonitis in his left ankle.The 27-year-old Cuban import is hitting .260/.312/.595

(142 OPS+) with 11 doubles, 15 homers and 42 RBI this season. He leads the AL in homers, RBI slugging percentage and total bases. Needless to say, losing him from the lineup is a big blow. Expect Adam Dunn and Paul Konerko to be the 1B/DH combo on a daily basis with Abreu out.[/h]

 

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Yonkers: Monday 5/19 Analysis
By Matt Rose
DRF HARNESS

Race 5 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Pool

MEET STATS: 150 - 442 / $809.30 BEST BETS: 26 - 36 / $87.30



Best Bet: CARNEGIE (5th)

Spot Play: ROCKSTAR TEMPER (11th)

Race 1

(6) GREYSTONE CASH appeared to have some pace but was jammed in until too late; veteran is a threat with smooth sailing. (2) BLUE FIN returns to Goodell in the bike, has speed and has drawn well. (1) GIACOMETTI is always a player with an inside post.


Race 2

(2) NOWERLAND FIREBIRD hasn't done much recently but right now it's impossible to ignore these connections. (6) FORCE NINE is defintiely classiest and he wasn't all that bad last week. (1) SWIFT KID has been a good earner of late for Corelli.

Race 3

(6) MY MARISA CLAIR isn't much, but neither is anybody else; Rohr/Bartlett trainer/driver combo has been good. (8) ROCKNROLL MEG arrives from The Meadows, joins the Erv Miller barn and has been flashing decent speed. (3) THE PERFECT DREAM should be able to land a share from this spot.

Race 4

(2) ANEGADA went a big effort in defeat upon arrival and the Croghan trainee looks primed from this spot. (3) BETTOR BUSINESS had a big freshman campaign and she needed those two starts over at The Meadowlands. (1) ALWAYS A ROMANCE ships from Chicago looking for three in a row.

Race 5

(2) CARNEGIE drops to the basement tonight and really should have no excuse to fail. (1) PLAYA TULUM draws best and will likely be on the lead or in the two-hole. (5) ALL MUNKY BUSINESS ships from the big track where she was likely facing tougher.

Race 6

(6) TWIN B SPEEDO makes her 2014 local debut off two solid efforts at The Meadowlands; gelding simply looks faster than these. (3) WELL DID has underwhelmed since arriving but I believe he's got some talent. (8) WEST MATTERS fits here but has to overcome the eight hole; Bartlett's choice.

Race 7

(4) MR DE LUCA got going too late last week; he can pounce late if close enough to the action. (7) ROCKSTAR STRIDE appears to have the speed to compete but he really hasn't put it all together yet. (1) HAY WELL DONE has raced well in his last two at Freehold.

Race 8

(7) JUST ADD VODKA blasted out impressively last week with Brennan driving and he stayed on well for second to the big favorite; a repeat of that effort can get him home tonight. (1) BETTOR CHILL OUT moves all the way in for her third return start and she should be better tonight. (3) WONDERING HEART made her seasonal debut a winning one versus much lesser.

Race 9

(7) EXIT CAM brushed and crushed two back and there's no reason to think he can't do it again. (2) LONG TERM has been kind of hit-or-miss since arriving. (1) USEFUL HANOVER gets major post relief.

Race 10

(5) RIGHT ON MOLLY didn't look that bad upon her return and she can kick home nicely off a live trip. (6) SUPER SOPH steps up off an easy win. (4) LET HER ROCK returns to Dube in the bike tonight and they had success two and three back.

Race 11

(1) ROCKSTAR TEMPER drops back down in class off a throwout line and he was game in defeat two back. (2) COLONIAL ROAD steps up off a game pocket-sitting win. (6) ELECTRIC SHOOTER has plenty of back class and he appears way overdue.

Race 12

(1) PACIFIC DESPERADO returns to Brennan in the bike tonight and down at the bottom of the program they teamed up for a wire-to-wire score. (4) BIG JER returns from a brief stint at Northfield and he's been racing well. (5) WINTER BLUES was a well-meant winner two back; threat.

 

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Woodbine Harness: Monday 5/19 Analysis
By Greg Gangle
DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Best Bet: BET YA (4th)

Spot Play: SWISS BANK HANOVER (2nd)

Race 1

(9) VERDI comes out of the Tie Silk series and closed very well to finish fourth. He drops in class and comes out of Bax's barn. (6) LADY ANN THE CASH qualified well, comes out of the McIntosh barn and looks like a top threat. (8) FINAL FANTASY qualified well and showed the speed needed last season. He may offer a fair price.

Race 2

(4) SWISS BANK HANOVER draws well once again, has excellent gate-speed and is due for his first win of the season. (7) MACHS BOY closed very well in his last two starts. If he's better placed, he's got a license to improve. (8) PEMBROKE SCORPIO will have to overcome the outside, but he moves into the McNair barn and moves onto this circuit.

Race 3

(1) CLASSIC MARTINE gets the rail, has won both her starts this season, including a very impressive effort in her latest. (2) CHARMED LIFE went a monster mile last week at the Preferred level and will look to repeat. (5) ROCKIN WITH DEWEY has an excellent record this season and is a logical option for the traictor.

Race 4

(1) BET YA gets the rail, hasn't missed the board in two career starts and is ready to win at this maiden level. (2) SAM closed very well last week in her first start of the season. She draws much better and should improve off last start. (8) TYMAL LUCKYNPINK has excellent gate-speed and is fresh off a convincing score at Western Fair. She may provide a fair price and is expected to be put in the race.

Race 5

(10) WHICHAMACALLIT will have to overcome post 10, but he went undefeated in two starts last season and qualified very strong this season. (9) HITCHIN A RIDE romped in his qualifier, comes from a top trotting barn and appears ready. (8) LAUGHING KING comes from the Baillargeon barn, drops in class and adds lasix.

Race 6

(6) DOCS HOSS got away too far back last week and if closer to the pace, he's a prime threat. He won two back at this class and is always competitive at this level. (2) MR BIG HEAD returns to the Pentlands barn, draws inside and has hit the board in each of his last two. (1) HONOR BOY gets the rail and moves into the Moreau barn.

Race 7

(2) SMACK TALK won in 1:50 4/5 last season as a rookie and is at a very comfortable class. (8) HUNCH MAN raced very well considering it was his first start of the season last week, is versatile and should improve. (7) OK GALAHAD moves into the Menary barn, gets Jamieson in the bike and has upset potential.

Race 8

(1) POLK DOT HANOVER gets the rail, just missed last week at this level and is due for her first win of the season. (3) RIVETING also draws well, closed very strong last week and should be closer to the front. (8) KISS ME OR NOT has hit the board in three of her last four and likely will offer a price once again.

Race 9

(2) BEE A MAGICIAN went 17-for-17 last season and posted two strong qualifiers. (6) PERFECT ALLIANCE is a top threat for the top spot after remaining undefeated this season. (4) BAX OF LIFE is fresh off a win on this circuit, has the speed and likely will race from behind.

Race 10

(3) DELCREST JULIAN romped last week and can handle the class jump with an inside post. (7) ROLLS BLUE CHIP went a speedy time last week and should be even more competitive in his second start of the season. (9) SAMIRA HANOVER has shown much improvement lately. That likely will continue and puts her in triactor contention as she races against the boys once again.

Race 11

(4) MAJOR TRICK qualified strong both times, draws inside and enjoyed a very successful 2013 rookie campaign. (1) MARCO DE VIE shows the speed, comes out of the Wallace barn and was timed in 1:50 4/5 last week. (7) ALWAYS THERE showed a terrific qualifier, may offer a fair price and poses as a top candidate in his first start of the season.

 

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Monday Horse Racing Spot Picks

SPOT PLAYS

For Monday
TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE

Finger Lakes (3rd) Idol Image, 6-1
(5th) Jade Glory Again, 3-1

Hastings Park (2nd) Dreaming Allstar, 9-2
(3rd) Veni Vidi Vici, 8-1

Mountaineer (1st) Temily, 5-1
(6th) Seven Day Fool, 9-2

Northlands (6th) Gone in a Flash, 9-2
(9th) Amalgamation, 9-2

Parx Racing (3rd) Strongbow, 3-1
(8th) Myth Master, 5-1

Presque Isle Downs (2nd) Eddie Set Go, 4-1
(4th) Dixie Band Man, 8-1

Suffolk Downs (1st) Play, 4-1
(2nd) New Technology, 3-1

Woodbine (4th) May Pen, 6-1
(6th) Sarasota Sunrise, 7-2

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #4 - Post: 6:40pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $12,000 Class Rating: 61

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 STREET BALLAD (ML=6/1)
#5 CHICKS DIG IT (ML=4/1)
#10 HOT SHOT HANK (ML=8/1)


STREET BALLAD - Last time, was entered in a race at Thistledown in a race with a class rating of 70. Dropping considerably in Equibase class figure this time around puts him in a solid position in this race. I like to bet on this handicapping theory, a racer coming back off a nice contest within the last month. CHICKS DIG IT - Last time around the track was at Tampa Bay in a race with an Equibase class figure of 87. Dropping considerably in Equibase class figure this time puts him in a solid position in this field. HOT SHOT HANK - Faced tougher last time out at Mountaineer. Based on class ratings, this is a weaker group, so I will put this thoroughbred on my list of top contenders. The rider and handler combination have a positive return on investment when they join forces.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 STRONG RESPONSE (ML=3/1), #6 RED FRIDAY (ML=5/1), #11 IT'LL COME TO US (ML=6/1),

STRONG RESPONSE - You figure that this animal is going to be first just because he's always close. Just doesn't finish first regularly. Today's affair is 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't hit the board in a short distance race in the last couple months. Not the best of omens. RED FRIDAY - Not easy to wager on any horse in a sprint contest at 5/1 when he hasn't shown any successful efforts in sprints in the last couple of months. Didn't finish in the money on Sep 8th at Presque Isle Downs. Followed it up with another lackluster try. IT'LL COME TO US - Didn't hit the board on Nov 20th at Finger Lakes. Followed it up with another less than stellar try. Not likely that the speed fig he ********** on May 6th will hold up in this race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #7 STREET BALLAD on top if we're getting at least 9/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,10] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,7,10] with [5,7,10] with [3,5,6,7,10] with [3,5,6,7,10] Total Cost: $36

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer - Race #9 - Post: 10:04pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,400 Class Rating: 60

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 HARBOR MISTRESS (ML=8/1)
#9 SUPREME SWEET (ML=8/1)
#5 IMPETUOUS BAY (ML=3/1)


HARBOR MISTRESS - This filly is in first-rate condition right now. Ran third last out and comes back soon. If this filly gets out of the gate cleanly, she'll be tough to catch. SUPREME SWEET - When Pilares and Dyer combine forces on animals the win percent has been tremendous at 30. IMPETUOUS BAY - Entered a $12,500 Maiden Claiming race at Oaklawn in the last race and raced in the slop finishing sixth. Expect better in today's race. Loveberry and Martin perform well when they are put together. Hard to top a win percent of 30. This filly is utmost in earnings per start. Take a good look at this one in the saddling ring.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 HOOKED A GOOD ONE (ML=5/1), #1A LA COQUETA (ML=6/1), #1 BARBED WIRE TATT (ML=6/1),

HOOKED A GOOD ONE - Would have to get much more than the M/L odds of 5/1 to bet on this horse. LA COQUETA - Tough to wager on at 6/1 odds after the two most recent outings. BARBED WIRE TATT - Hasn't finished in the money in any sprint events recently. Unlikely to see her doing it this time around either.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #7 HARBOR MISTRESS on the win end if we get at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,7,9] with [5,7,9] with [2,4,5,7,9] with [2,4,5,7,9] Total Cost: $36

 

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Handicapped by Valuline at Finger Lakes

Today's Most Likely Winner Is at:
Finger Lakes, Race 3 (Monday May 19, 2014)

e-SWINGING AT SIRO'S
(For ten of today's most likely winners, see Exotic Key Plays.)

FL-3 5f DIRT Seven Horses
"A" CLM 10,000 3YUP $15,000
P# ex p5 t ML WP TVL
1 e-SWINGING AT SIRO 3/2 42% 7/5 Strong Favorite icon
2 ALCANUDANCE 5/2 14% 6/1
4 SEEK TO DESTROY 9/2 14% 6/1

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Woodbine

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $16000 Class Rating: 61

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 10 TAKE A GAMBLE 3/1

# 12 TAKARA COVE 8/1

# 11 MAY PEN 6/1

I like TAKE A GAMBLE here. Campbell should be able to get this filly to break out sharply for this race. Is worth looking at and may be a bet - strong Equibase Speed Figures (60 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Look for a much better performance with the drop. TAKARA COVE - Is a solid contender based on figures posted lately under today's conditions. This filly is a definite contender based on her earnings per start in dirt sprint events. MAY PEN - Has been running solidly lately and will probably be on or close to the front end early on. Had one of the top speed figures of this field in her last contest.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hastings Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $25000 Class Rating: 79

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 ISLAND RAIN 15/1

# 8 FIRE BEAUTY 6/1

# 1 I DIG THAT 9/2

I think ISLAND RAIN is a very strong selection and the potential return justifies the dangerous nature of the long odds. Is hard not to consider given the company run in lately. Reliable average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this equine a definite contender. This horse must be wagered on at the expected high odds. FIRE BEAUTY - Recorded a solid speed figure last time out. Has been running solidly and has among the top speed in the race for today's distance. I DIG THAT - Strong average Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races make this animal a key contender. Shows evidence of the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 64 Equibase speed fig which is one of the strongest in this group.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mountaineer - Race #9 - Post: 10:04pm - Maiden Special - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,400 Class Rating: 60

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 HARBOR MISTRESS (ML=8/1)
#9 SUPREME SWEET (ML=8/1)
#5 IMPETUOUS BAY (ML=3/1)


HARBOR MISTRESS - This filly is in first-rate condition right now. Ran third last out and comes back soon. If this filly gets out of the gate cleanly, she'll be tough to catch. SUPREME SWEET - When Pilares and Dyer combine forces on animals the win percent has been tremendous at 30. IMPETUOUS BAY - Entered a $12,500 Maiden Claiming race at Oaklawn in the last race and raced in the slop finishing sixth. Expect better in today's race. Loveberry and Martin perform well when they are put together. Hard to top a win percent of 30. This filly is utmost in earnings per start. Take a good look at this one in the saddling ring.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 HOOKED A GOOD ONE (ML=5/1), #1A LA COQUETA (ML=6/1), #1 BARBED WIRE TATT (ML=6/1),

HOOKED A GOOD ONE - Would have to get much more than the M/L odds of 5/1 to bet on this horse. LA COQUETA - Tough to wager on at 6/1 odds after the two most recent outings. BARBED WIRE TATT - Hasn't finished in the money in any sprint events recently. Unlikely to see her doing it this time around either.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #7 HARBOR MISTRESS on the win end if we get at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,7,9] with [5,7,9] with [2,4,5,7,9] with [2,4,5,7,9] Total Cost: $36

 

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, May 19

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OKLAHOMA CITY (67 - 28) at SAN ANTONIO (70 - 24) - 5/19/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 153-119 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 125-97 ATS (+18.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 77-58 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 67-49 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 101-83 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-24 ATS (+6.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-6 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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NHL

Monday, May 19

Trend Report

8:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. MONTREAL
NY Rangers are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
Montreal is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

 

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NBA

Monday, May 19

Trend Report

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

 

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MLB

Monday, May 19


Ryan Zimmerman, Washington - Out indefinitely

Zimmerman is on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right thumb. He is taking part in baseball activities but there is no clear timetable for his return.


The A's killing it in the run differential department

If you’re the type who likes to use run differential as a quick and dirty gauge of a team’s talent, you’re probably very impressed with the Athletics thus far. Sunday’s 13-3 victory over the Indians leaves them 3.5 games ahead of the Angels for first place in the AL West. The win also brought their run differential to a staggering +95, putting them on pace for +350 over a full season. Typically, the best teams finish in the +150-200 area.

The Athletics have nine players, minimum 80 plate appearances, with an above-average wRC+ which is a Sabermetric stat that individually weights each of the various components in which a player contributes offensively. 100 is average. Reddick is close to joining the list at 94.


Giants don't know when or if Scutaro will be back

Pondering the possibility of going a full season without second baseman Marco Scutaro, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was willing to offer a compromise of sorts Sunday.

Bochy admitted the Giants are close to a point where they must weigh the advantages of having a part-time Scutaro rather than waiting for his ailing lower back to completely heal, which may or may not ever happen.

"At some point, we've got to be honest: (What) are we going to get?" Bochy said Sunday before the Giants' 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins. "If it's a couple of days as a pinch hitter, that could work. We would be a better club by doing that. But right now we're not close to getting him to that point."

Scutaro, 38, recently spent time in Arizona, waiting for his back to heal while he attempts to stay in a semblance of baseball shape.

 

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MLB

Monday, May 19


Ryan Zimmerman, Washington - Out indefinitely

Zimmerman is on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right thumb. He is taking part in baseball activities but there is no clear timetable for his return.


The A's killing it in the run differential department

If you’re the type who likes to use run differential as a quick and dirty gauge of a team’s talent, you’re probably very impressed with the Athletics thus far. Sunday’s 13-3 victory over the Indians leaves them 3.5 games ahead of the Angels for first place in the AL West. The win also brought their run differential to a staggering +95, putting them on pace for +350 over a full season. Typically, the best teams finish in the +150-200 area.

The Athletics have nine players, minimum 80 plate appearances, with an above-average wRC+ which is a Sabermetric stat that individually weights each of the various components in which a player contributes offensively. 100 is average. Reddick is close to joining the list at 94.


Giants don't know when or if Scutaro will be back

Pondering the possibility of going a full season without second baseman Marco Scutaro, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was willing to offer a compromise of sorts Sunday.

Bochy admitted the Giants are close to a point where they must weigh the advantages of having a part-time Scutaro rather than waiting for his ailing lower back to completely heal, which may or may not ever happen.

"At some point, we've got to be honest: (What) are we going to get?" Bochy said Sunday before the Giants' 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins. "If it's a couple of days as a pinch hitter, that could work. We would be a better club by doing that. But right now we're not close to getting him to that point."

Scutaro, 38, recently spent time in Arizona, waiting for his back to heal while he attempts to stay in a semblance of baseball shape.

 

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MLB

Monday, May 19

Trend Report

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 18 games when playing on the road against Washington
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 15 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Houston is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Houston

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, May 19

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CINCINNATI (19 - 23) at WASHINGTON (23 - 20) - 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 665-739 (+51.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 602-683 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 431-480 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 480-530 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 98-62 (+24.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MIKE LEAKE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LEAKE is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.512.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-6. (-5.9 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
STRASBURG is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (27 - 17) at ATLANTA (23 - 19) - 7:10 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 13-31 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 70-34 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 70-34 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-17 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-7 (+13.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-17 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 73-63 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PERALTA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MINOR is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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DETROIT (27 - 12) at CLEVELAND (19 - 25) - 7:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 14-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 9-0 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in May games this season.
DETROIT is 14-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 11-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SMYLY is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. DETROIT since 1997
KLUBER is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 2-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (21 - 24) at KANSAS CITY (22 - 21) - 8:10 PM
SCOTT CARROLL (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 84-123 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-61 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-118 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-77 (-28.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 21-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 16-29 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 5-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

SCOTT CARROLL vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON VARGAS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VARGAS is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.43 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

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HOUSTON (16 - 28) at LA ANGELS (24 - 19) - 10:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 122-245 (-61.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-35 (-20.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 96-155 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 119-238 (-61.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-80 (-36.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 50-53 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 8-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-53 (-27.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 94-101 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 70-78 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.65 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

 

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NBA

Monday, May 19


Underdog cashes in on hardwood yet again

With the Indiana Pacers prevailing 107-96 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Miami Heat, the underdog proved to be money in the bank yet again.

The Pacers closed as 1.5-point home dogs and with the win against the spread, the underdog improved to 58-28-2 (67.4 percent) in the NBA Playoffs. Also, with the cover, the home dog has now posted a record of 12-7-1 ATS (63.2 percent) thus far in the playoffs.

The Western Conference Finals get underway Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder are 5.5-point road dogs at the San Antonio Spurs.