Saturday's MLB Best Bets !

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Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
06/18/10 17-12-0 58.62% +2570 Detail
06/17/10 10-12-0 45.45% -565 Detail
06/16/10 12-15-2 44.44% -2865 Detail
06/15/10 15-15-0 50.00% -1090 Detail
06/14/10 4-4-0 50.00% -325 Detail
06/13/10 14-16-0 46.67% -790 Detail
06/12/10 15-14-0 51.72% +25 Detail
06/11/10 14-14-1 50.00% -80 Detail
06/10/10 11-14-1 44.00% -2525 Detail
06/09/10 12-13-1 48.00% -1375 Detail
06/08/10 15-13-2 53.57% +405 Detail
06/07/10 8-8-0 50.00% +105 Detail
06/06/10 14-14-2 50.00% -440 Detail
06/05/10 19-11-0 63.33% +3990 Detail
06/04/10 13-16-1 44.83% -1330 Detail
06/03/10 9-8-1 52.94% +535 Detail
06/02/10 16-12-0 57.14% +1575 Detail
06/01/10 15-14-1 51.72% +335 Detail
Totals 233-225-12 50.87% -1845


Saturday, June 19Game Score Status Pick Amount

LA Angels - 1:05 PM ET LA Angels +103 500 *****
Chi. Cubs -

NY Mets - 1:05 PM ET NY Mets +182 500 *****
NY Yankees - Under 8.5 500

San Francisco - 1:07 PM ET Toronto +140 500 *****
Toronto - Under 8.5 500

LA Dodgers - 4:10 PM ET LA Dodgers +133 500
Boston - Over 11 500

Chi. White Sox - 4:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -116 500
Washington - Over 8.5 500 *****

Minnesota - 4:10 PM ET Philadelphia -146 500
Philadelphia - Over 9.5 500 *****

Cleveland - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -116 500
Pittsburgh - Over 9 500

Arizona - 7:05 PM ET Detroit -138 500
Detroit - Under 9.5 500

Texas - 7:05 PM ET Houston +166 500 *****
Houston - Over 9 500

Kansas City - 7:10 PM ET Atlanta -143 500
Atlanta - Under 8 500

Tampa Bay - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -141 500 *****
Florida - Over 9 500 *****

Oakland - 7:15 PM ET St. Louis -210 500
St. Louis - Over 7.5 500

Milwaukee - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee +108 500 *****
Colorado - Over 8.5 500

Baltimore - 8:35 PM ET Baltimore +180 500 *****
San Diego - Under 6.5 500 *****

Cincinnati - 10:10 PM ET Cincinnati +168 500 *****
Seattle - Over 7 500 *****

 

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MLB


Saturday, June 19

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Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
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Chicago White Sox at Washington Nationals (+110, 8.5)

Things aren’t looking as bleak these days for the South Siders. Chicago is 7-1 over its last eight games heading into Friday’s game and closing in on .500.

Jake Peavy, who looked awful for most of the season’s first two months, is finally starting to pitch like the hurler bettors saw in San Diego. He recently put together two strong, seven-inning outings but missed his last start because of a sore shoulder.

An MRI revealed that Peavy has fluid in the shoulder, but there is no risk for further injury. The former Cy Young winner is looking forward to his start on Saturday.

"You go in, and as uncomfortable and scary MRIs are at times, you wouldn't believe what fluid in your joint and shoulder capsule and that stuff could, at times you just think there's got to be something wrong if it hurts,” Peavy told the Chicago Sun-Times.

“But it's a little fluid here and there could cause some discomfort and pain and you go get fully checked out the way we did and find out your shoulder is structurally sound, that's such a huge mental block that's out of the way that you just battle some inflammation and fluid so you can go out there and fear or jeopardize your career."

We still aren’t in the habit of backing a team who’s sending out a wounded hurler to the mound.

Pick: Nationals


Oakland A’s at St. Louis Cardinals (-200, 7.5)

Hitting behind Albert Pujols should be one of the best jobs in the world - right up there with bikini inspector and Heineken taste tester. But Matt Holliday proved that even dream jobs come with stress.

Is the struggling slugger root of the Cards’ offensive struggles? That’s what St. Louis Today columnist Jeff Gordon says and it’s hard to argue with him.

Holliday began the season batting behind Albert Pujols in the cleanup spot after signing a $120 million contract in the offseason, but manager Tony La Russa recently moved the outfielder into the two-hole because of Holliday’s inability to come up with the timely base hit. He’s hitting .344 with none on, .217 with runners on and just .189 with runners in scoring position.

The under (25-39-2) has been a great bet with the Cards all season. The over is just 4-8-1 in St. Louis’ last 13 games.

Pick: Under


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Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
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Streaking

Michael Pelfrey, New York Mets

Pelfrey (9-1, 2.39) has quietly been turning in a fantastic season. He has not tasted defeat since May 1 and has won five of his last six starts.

That no-decision came on June 8 against the Padres and may have been his best of the bunch - a nine-inning gem in which he allowed only five hits, one run, struck out six and walked none but missed out on the win when the game went to extra innings.

"I didn't feel like the ball was jumping out of my hand, but I felt like I was putting it where I wanted to," Pelfrey said after the game. "That's the biggest thing."

That's been the key to his success all season. Like a young Greg Maddox, he's beating batters with his pinpoint control and brains instead of blowing them away with sheer heat.

Ted Lilly, Chicago Cubs

Time to wake up Ted Lilly (2-5, 2.64) and remind him he's a 34-year-old journeyman.

Lilly had his no-hit bid broken up in the ninth inning against crosstown rival White Sox on Sunday night, harkening back to his glory days with the Yankees.

"There was so much energy," Lilly said after the near no-no. "I can't remember that much energy - I guess I'd have to go back to 2001 and the World Series and some of those big late inning game-winning homers and you get that kind of feeling. It was awesome and really special."

The one-hitter wasn't a one-hit wonder. Despite losing his previous five decisions, Lilly has been solid but has lacked support from the scuttling Cubs. He allowed only four earned runs in his previous three starts, all of which lasted longer than seven innings.

Matt Cain, Giants

Cain (6-4, 2.05) has won four consecutive starts and has allowed only two earned runs during that stretch.

Among those wins a pair of complete-game shutouts, including a one-hitter over the Diamondbacks. His recent surge corresponds with some sage advice from catcher Bengie Molina last month.

"'Your fastball needs to be located,'" Molina said he told Cain. "'If you locate your fastball, you're going to be fine.' That's the last time I remember telling him that. And his fastball location has been amazing. ... He smells a complete game or he smells a win, and it's amazing. He gets stronger and stronger."


Slumping

Rick Porcello, Detroit Tigers

After a phenomenal rookie season, Porcello (4-6, 6.09) is suffering through a serious sophomore slump.

Manager Jim Leyland was so concerned after his last outing that he skipped him a turn in the rotation. Porcello tries to rebound from the thumping he took against the White Sox in which he allowed eight hits and earned runs before getting the hook after just 3 1/3 innings.

"They got those hits so quick, it was like a slap in the face," Porcello said. "I didn't even realize what happened until I was out of the game. That's a perfect example of just letting the game speed up on me, and I've done that a couple times this year and not been able to stop it."

The 21-year-old has shown he can handle success at this level. Now it's time to see how he deals with adversity.

Ben Sheets, Oakland A's

Sheets (2-6, 4.93) is mired in one of the longest droughts of his career. He hasn't won since May 8, marking a seven-game streak without a decision.

That's his longest winless stretch since 2004, when he made nine starts without earning a W. Perhaps more alarming is the fact that he's lasted seven innings only once this season.

"Six innings isn't really that great," said Sheets, who has given up a total of 10 earned runs in his past three starts - all lasting exactly six innings. "I prepare to go nine every time."

Perhaps he should instead prep for six good ones.

Kevin Millwood, Baltimore Orioles

One month ago it didn't seem like things could get worse for the winless Millwood (0-8, 5.16). Now they seem like the good old days.

Millwood has lost hi last four outings and failed to last more than six innings in those starts, giving up a total of 31 hits and 20 earned runs in his last 16.1 innings. His ERA ballooned to 10.80 over that span.

"I'm just not throwing the ball where I need to," Millwood said. "That's pretty much it. And hopefully I can figure something out between now and the next time and get back to where I was before."

Let's hope "before" refers to his glory days with the Braves, not his 0-for days with the O's.


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This Day in Baseball
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On June 19 in Baseball History...

1938 - The Reds' Johnny Vander Meer extends his string of hitless innings to 21 2/3 before Debs Garms singles for Boston in the fourth.

1961 - Charlie Finley makes his first managerial change, booting Joe Gordon (26-33) in favor of Hank Bauer.

1974 - George Scott, who walks to lead off the second inning, is the Brewers' only base runner as the Royals Steve Busby hurls a 2-0 no-hitter. Busby is the first major-league pitcher to throw no-hitters in his first two seasons.

1977 - The Indians fire manager Frank Robinson and replace him with Jeff Torborg.

1979 - In New York, 36,211 fans show up to witness the return of Billy Martin as Yankees manager, but the Yanks lose to the Blue Jays 5-4. Martin had been named to replace Bob Lemon (34-31) the previous day, and begins his second stint as New York's skipper a season earlier than previously announced.

1989 - Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden wins his 100th career game, 5-3 over the Expos. His 100-37 career record is second only to Whitey Ford's 100-36 start.

1990 - Gary Carter catches his 1,862nd career game to break Al Lopez's N.L. mark. He goes 0-for-3 in the Giants' 4-3 loss to San Diego.

1994 - The Tigers homer in their 25th consecutive game when Mickey Tettleton goes deep against the Blue Jays.

 

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MLB
Write-Up


Saturday, June 19

Please keep in mind when investing in totals that games in NL parks do not use the DH-- games in AL ballparks use the DH.

AL leads NL 73-67 in interleague play, after going 12-12 last couple of nights; as totals go, over is 72-61-7-- 41-29-3 in NL parks, 31-32-4 at AL sites.

Hot pitchers
-- Gallardo is 2-1, 1.86 in his last four starts.
-- Lilly is 2-1, 1.17 in his last four starts. Weaver is 2-1, 3.46 in his last four outings.
-- Cain is 4-2, 0.96 in his last six starts.
-- Mets won last six Pelfrey starts (5-0, 1.65). Bronx won Hughes' last four starts, scoring total of 38 runs (4-0, 3.86).
-- Hamels has 1.80 RA in his last two starts; Phils are 6-3 in his last nine outings. Slowey is 2-1, 2.84 in his last four starts.
-- Former Tiger Jackson is 0-0, 2.49 in his last three starts.
-- Peavy has a 2.57 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Lewis is 2-0, 1.80 in his last couple starts.
-- Medlen is 3-0, 4.44 in his last four starts.
-- Tampa Bay won 10 of last 12 Niemann starts (5-1, 2.67 last eight).
-- Wainwright is 3-1, 2.49 in his last four starts.
-- Richard is 4-1, 2.29 in his last nine starts.
-- FHernandez is 2-1, 3.23 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Francis is 1-2, 5.04 in his last four starts.
-- Litsch allowed seven runs in 2.1 IP in his first '10 start, at Coors.
-- Wakefield is 1-3, 7.77 in his last four starts. Padilla comes off DL to start; he has 7.48 RA in four starts.
-- Porcello is 0-2, 9.60 in his last three starts.
-- Karstens is 0-1, 4.00 in his last three starts. Huff is 0-2, 9.00 in his last four outings.
-- Martin is 0-2, 6.52 in three starts this season.
-- Moehler is 0-2, 8.20 in his four starts this season.
-- Greinke is 1-4, 6.67 in his last five starts.
-- Marlins lost last three Volstad home starts (0-2, 4.24).
-- Sheets is 0-3, 5.76 in his last four starts.
-- Millwood is 0-4, 9.93 in his last four starts.
-- Lecure is 0-3, 4.00 in his last three starts; Reds scored total of four runs in those three games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine games at Coors Field.
-- Under is 15-5 in last twenty games at Wrigley Field.
-- Under is 11-5-1 in Phillies' last seventeen home games.
-- Four of Mets' last five games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Washington home games.
-- Six of last eight Pirate home games went over the total.
-- Detroit's last four games all went over the total.
-- Six of last eight San Francisco road games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-4-1 in Dodgers' last fourteen road games.
-- Six of last eight Florida home games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Atlanta games.
-- Seven of last nine Houston home games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight St Louis home games.
-- Five of last seven games at Petco Park went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Cincinnati's last nine games.

Hot teams
-- Rockies are 12-5 in their last 17 home games.
-- Angels won 11 of their last 13 road games.
-- Phillies won four of their last five games.
-- Mets won last eight games, outscoring foes 47-20.
-- White Sox won eight of their last nine games.
-- Detroit won its last nine home games.
-- Giants won five of their last seven games. Toronto is 13-5 in its last 18 home games.
-- Red Sox won 10 of their last 12 home games.
-- Braves won 12 of last 13 home games.
-- Rangers won nine of their last ten games.
-- Cardinals are 12-5 in their last seventeen home games.
-- Padres are 8-4 in their last dozen home games.
-- Reds lost four of last five games, scoring total of 12 runs.

Cold teams
-- Brewers are 6-12 in their last 18 road games.
-- Minnesota lost eight of its last eleven road games.
-- Cubs are 5-7 in their last twelve home games.
-- Bronx lost its last three games, outscored 17-4.
-- Nationals lost five of their last six games.
-- Pirates lost their last twelve games, outscored 64-36. Indians lost four of their last five games.
-- Arizona lost its last fourteen road games.
-- Marlins lost four of their last six games. Rays lost six of last eight, are now 9-14 in their last 23 games.
-- Dodgers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Royals lost six of their last nine road games.
-- Astros lost six of their last seven games.
-- Oakland lost eight of its last ten road games.
-- Orioles lost 15 of their last 17 road games.
-- Mariners lost seven of their last ten games.

Umpires
-- Mil-Colo-- Last six Vanover games went over the total.
-- LAA-Chi-- Last five Culbreth games went over the total.
-- SF-Tor-- Five of last six Danley games went over the total.
-- NY-NY-- Underdog is 7-4 (+$514) in last eleven Fairchild games.
-- Min-Phil-- Under is 4-1-2 in last seven Everitt games.
-- LA-Bos-- Underdog won eight of last 11 (+$873) Randazzo games.
-- Az-Det-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Wendelstedt games.
-- Clev-Pitt-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Dreckman games.
-- Chi-Wsh-- Underdogs are 8-3 (+$745) in Holbrook games this year.
-- Tex-Hst-- Seven of last ten Hudson games went over the total.
-- KC-Atl-- Last eight Iassogna games stayed under the total.
-- TB-Fla-- Three of last four Barksdale games stayed under the total.
-- A's-StL-- Under is 8-4 last dozen times West was behind the dish.
-- Balt-SD-- Underdogs are 5-4 (+$210) in last nine Barry games.
-- Cin-Sea-- Visiting team is 10-4 in Diaz games this season.
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MLB


Saturday, June 19

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
NY METS vs. NY YANKEES
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets

1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Angels are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games
LA Angels are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games on the road
No trends available

1:07 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. TORONTO
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Toronto is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

4:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. BOSTON
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

7:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. PITTSBURGH
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. DETROIT
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. WASHINGTON
Chi White Sox are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. FLORIDA
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. ATLANTA
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. ST. LOUIS
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland

8:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee

8:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. SAN DIEGO
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
San Diego is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

10:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SEATTLE
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

 

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MLB
Dunkel


San Francisco at Toronto
The Giants look to build on their 7-1 record in their last 8 games as an interleague favorite. San Francisco is the pick (-150) according to Dunkel, which has the Giants favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-150). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

Game 951-952: Milwaukee at Colorado (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 16.643; Colorado (Francis) 16.151
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+100); Under

Game 953-954: LA Angels at Chicago Cubs (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 16.347; Cubs (Lilly) 15.156
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-105); N/A

Game 955-956: San Francisco at Toronto (1:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Cain) 16.473; Toronto (Litsch) 15.312
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-150); Over

Game 957-958: NY Mets at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.728; NY Yankees (Hughes) 16.356
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-190); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-190); Under

Game 959-960: Minnesota at Philadelphia (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Slowey) 14.965; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.898
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-150); Over

Game 961-962: LA Dodgers at Boston (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Padilla) 16.566; Boston (Wakefield) 16.406
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Boston (-145); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+125); Over

Game 963-964: Arizona at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Jackson) 15.416; Detroit (Porcello) 15.349
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+120); Under

Game 965-966: Cleveland at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Huff) 13.656; Pittsburgh (Karstens) 13.982
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115); Over

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Washington (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Peavy) 14.172; Washington (Martin) 14.451
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-105); Under

Game 969-970: Texas at Houston (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lewis) 16.048; Houston (Moehler) 15.024
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Texas (-175); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-175); Over

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 16.364; Atlanta (Medlen) 15.258
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+120); Under

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Niemann) 15.724; Florida (Volstad) 15.642
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-150); Under

Game 975-976: Oakland at St. Louis (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Sheets) 14.730; St. Louis (Wainwright) 16.160
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-230); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-230); Over

Game 977-978: Baltimore at San Diego (8:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Millwood) 13.560; San Diego (Richard) 15.108
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego (-180); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-180); Over

Game 979-980: Cincinnati at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (LeCure) 14.720; Seattle (Hernandez) 14.440
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-175); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+155); Over

 

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MLB


Saturday, June 19

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Tips and Trends
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox [4:10 PM ET]

Dodgers: Los Angeles is tied with San Diego for the hotly contested National League West division lead. The Dodgers are 38-28 SU, the 2nd best record in the National League. Los Angeles is +3.22 and -3.09 units respectively both SU and on the RL this year. The Dodgers have lost 4 of their last 6 games as they are in the middle of a brutal stretch of games in their schedule. It's been 6 years since the Dodgers have faced off against the Red Sox. Right-hander Vicente Padilla will take the mound today, as he looks to turn around his season. Once the ace of this staff, Padilla has struggled this year going 1-1 with an ERA of 6.65 and a WHIP of 1.43. The Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 road games against a right-handed starter. The Dodgers are 8-23 in their last 31 interleague road games against a right-handed starter. Los Angeles is 4-1 in Padilla's last 5 starts against a team with a winning record. Los Angeles is 0-4 in Padilla's last 4 road starts overall.

Dodgers are 5-1 last 6 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.
Under is 7-2 last 9 road games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - SS Rafael Furcal (personal) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6

Red Sox (-145, O/U 10.5): This is an anticipated series, as it's the return of Manny Ramirez, and it's a series amongst two of the hottest teams in the game. Boston has won 5 of their past 6 games, and are 40-28 SU for the year. Boston trails the Yankees and the Rays by 2 games in the ultra competitive American League East standings. The Red Sox are +2.93 and -3.70 units both SU and on the RL this year. P Tim Wakefield will make the start for Boston tonight, as he is 2-5 with an ERA of 5.42 and a WHIP of 1.29 this year. The Red Sox are 43-11 in their last 54 interleague home games against a right-handed starter. Boston is 8-3 in their last 11 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The Red Sox are 14-3 in Wakefield's last 17 interleague starts overall. Boston is 1-5 in Wakefield's last 6 starts against a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 0-5 in Wakefield's last 5 home starts coming into tonight's contest.

Red Sox 9-2 last 11 games vs.a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 last 7 games against a team with a winning record.

Key Injuries - CF Jacoby Ellsbury (ribs) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 7 (OVER - Total of the Day)



Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins [7:10 PM ET]

Rays (-150, O/U 9): Despite losing back to back games SU, Tampa Bay still is tied with the Yankees for the best record in baseball at 41-25. Tampa Bay has arguably the best pitching staff in the game, and that's why this team is competitive more often than not. The Rays have been dominant on the road this year, going 23-10 SU thus far. This series with their state neighbor is important to them, as they lost 2 of 3 when they met up last week. Tampa is +4.04 and -1.07 units both SU and on the RL respectively this season. P Jeff Niemann has been brilliant this year, going 6-1 with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.08. The Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 interleague road games against a right-handed starter. The Rays are 6-0 in Niemann's last 6 road starts. Tampa is 5-0 in Niemann's last 5 starts as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Tampa is 14-2 in Niemann's last 16 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. The Rays are 19-6 in Niemann's last 25 starts against a team with a losing record.

Rays are 5-0 last 5 interleague games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 8-3 last 11 interleague road games.

Key Injuries - RF Gabe Kapler (hip) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side of the Day)

Marlins: Florida is in a tailspin, as they've lost 7 of their last 10 to tumble down the standings. The Marlins are 31-35 SU, placing them in 4th place in the National League East division. Florida has had issues with their pitching staff this season, as they have struggled with their consistency. Florida has allowed opponents to score at least 6 runs in 4 of their past 6 games overall. Lefty Nate Robertson has had his own issues this year, going 4-5 with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.48. The Marlins are 17-35 in their last 52 games as a home underdog. Florida is 4-9 in their last 13 games against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Marlins are 4-10 in their last 14 games against a right-handed starter. Florida is 1-7 in their last 8 home games against a right-handed starter. The Marlins are 7-3 in Volstad's last 10 starts against a team with a winning record. Florida is 3-15 in Volstad's last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Marlins are 8-3 last 11 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Over is 9-2 last 11 games a home underdog.

Key Injuries - C John Baker (elbow) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 19

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MILWAUKEE (28 - 39) at COLORADO (35 - 32) - 8:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 28-39 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-39 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 29-15 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-23 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 14-19 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (-0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. COLORADO since 1997
GALLARDO is 0-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.82 and a WHIP of 2.113.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.6 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.76 and a WHIP of 1.763.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (38 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (30 - 37) - 1:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LILLY is 20-7 (+11.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
LILLY is 43-17 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 53-24 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 130-93 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 50-32 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 81-58 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 64-34 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 140-101 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 70-53 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 11-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in June games this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 591-585 (-111.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 576-521 (-124.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.

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

JERED WEAVER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

TED LILLY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LILLY is 5-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (37 - 29) at TORONTO (37 - 31) - 1:07 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. JESSE LITSCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-31 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 52-48 (+22.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 31-22 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-103 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 93-72 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-42 (+17.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

MATT CAIN vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE LITSCH vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (39 - 28) at NY YANKEES (41 - 26) - 1:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PELFREY is 15-25 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 85-41 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 74-27 (+27.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 60-24 (+22.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
NY METS are 39-28 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 13-2 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
NY METS are 9-1 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
NY METS are 39-28 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 24-15 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 13-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
PELFREY is 11-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 11-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 15-10 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 102-80 (-48.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+3.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PELFREY is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. NY METS since 1997
HUGHES is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.940.
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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MINNESOTA (38 - 29) at PHILADELPHIA (35 - 30) - 4:10 PM
KEVIN SLOWEY (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 13-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 4-9 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KEVIN SLOWEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

COLE HAMELS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (38 - 29) at BOSTON (41 - 28) - 4:10 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. TIM WAKEFIELD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 7-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 138-69 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-15 (+19.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 138-69 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 102-67 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 62-36 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PADILLA is 39-22 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 9-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 24-10 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 14-4 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 35-22 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 22-10 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 5-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WAKEFIELD is 54-54 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAKEFIELD is 29-41 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

VICENTE PADILLA vs. BOSTON since 1997
PADILLA is 2-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

TIM WAKEFIELD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WAKEFIELD is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 16.63 and a WHIP of 3.002.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (26 - 40) at PITTSBURGH (23 - 44) - 7:05 PM
DAVID HUFF (L) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 15-31 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 84-124 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 57-84 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-101 (-35.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-58 (-23.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 91-137 (-38.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-10 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 390-374 (+41.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 85-143 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-50 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 2-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 84-141 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-94 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-44 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 39-71 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

DAVID HUFF vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HUFF is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JEFF KARSTENS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (32 - 34) at WASHINGTON (31 - 37) - 4:10 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. J.D. MARTIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-21 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 70-47 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 16-9 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-15 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-10 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-8 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PEAVY is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 4-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-1. (+6.0 units)

J.D. MARTIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (39 - 28) at HOUSTON (26 - 42) - 7:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. BRIAN MOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 25-19 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MOEHLER is 32-27 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MOEHLER is 63-64 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 126-103 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TEXAS is 39-25 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 29-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 85-65 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-12 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-25 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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

COLBY LEWIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN MOEHLER vs. TEXAS since 1997
MOEHLER is 6-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 6-5 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.6 units)

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KANSAS CITY (29 - 39) at ATLANTA (40 - 28) - 7:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-28 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 85-119 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-136 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 3-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 3-16 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 4-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 2-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 0-7 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 11-31 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 22-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 29-17 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 22-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 53-57 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 92-88 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

KRIS MEDLEN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (41 - 26) at FLORIDA (32 - 35) - 7:10 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 132-110 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 197-181 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 101-98 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 203-187 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 110-83 (+32.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-11 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NIEMANN is 26-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NIEMANN is 19-5 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 5-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 5-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-1 (+4.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
NIEMANN is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VOLSTAD is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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OAKLAND (33 - 36) at ST LOUIS (37 - 30) - 7:15 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WAINWRIGHT is 47-22 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 47-22 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 11-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-81 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 19-25 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.

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

BEN SHEETS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SHEETS is 6-14 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 9-17 (-7.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-8. (+7.2 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (18 - 49) at SAN DIEGO (39 - 28) - 8:35 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 18-49 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-28 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-44 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-35 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-88 (-36.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-35 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-35 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILLWOOD is 26-35 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 39-28 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 39-28 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-18 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 57-55 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 18-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.087.
His team's record is 10-4 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.3 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RICHARD is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (37 - 31) at SEATTLE (26 - 41) - 10:10 PM
SAM LECURE (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HERNANDEZ is 18-4 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 17-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 115-115 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 501-580 (+51.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 114-113 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 81-75 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 85-80 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 66-42 (+23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-41 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

SAM LECURE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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Daily Sports Roundup: June 19

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Yankees and Mets continue their Big Apple series at Yankee Stadium, while the Netherlands takes on Japan in World Cup action.

Chasing the World Cup . . .

The World Cup schedule for Saturday offers up the Netherlands vs. Japan, Ghana vs. Australia, and Cameroon vs. Denmark. The Dutch are the big favorites for Saturday, as they're pegged at -275 against the Japanese (+800), with draw odds of +325. Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 in their first game, and Japan got past Cameroon 1-0. Denmark is the slight +145 favorite against Cameroon (+175) on Saturday, with draw odds of +220, while Ghana is favored at -110 over Australia (+300), with those draw odds at +225. Australia fell 4-0 to Germany last game, while Ghana edged Serbia 1-0.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

It'll be Ben Sheets (2-6, 4.93 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright (9-2, 2.41 ERA) as the Cardinals play host to the Athletics in MLB interleague action on Saturday. Righthander Sheets has dropped three straight decisions to the Giants, Angels, and Red Sox, giving up a combined 10 earned runs on 21 hits over his 18 innings of work. Sheets last earned a victory back on May 8 against Tampa Bay. Righthander Wainwright beat the Mariners in his last trip to the mound, giving up three runs on six hits over his seven innings of work. Wainwright's WHIP is down to 1.02 on the season.

Also on the diamond on Saturday: Milwaukee at Colorado, the Angels at the Cubs, San Francisco at Toronto, the Dodgers at Boston, Minnesota at Philadelphia, the White Sox at Washington, Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Texas at Houston, Arizona at Detroit, Kansas City at Atlanta, Tampa Bay at Florida, Baltimore at San Diego, Cincinnati at Seattle, and the Mets at the Yankees. Mike Pelfrey (9-1, 2.39 ERA) is slated to get the ball for the Mets on Saturday, with Phil Hughes (9-1, 3.11 ERA) taking the mound for the Yankees. Righthander Pelfrey beat the Yankees in his May 22 outing, allowing just one run on six hits over his six innings of work in that contest. Righthander Hughes was Pelfrey's opponent on May 22, allowing four runs over 5 2-3 innings in that defeat

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

As well, there are three WNBA games on tap for Saturday, with Atlanta at Indiana, Minnesota at Tulsa, and Chicago at Washington. The Sky (4-7 straight-up, 5-6 against-the-spread) fell 93-86 to Atlanta last game, with Jia Perkins pouring in a team-high 25 points for Chicago. The Mystics (6-4 SU, 7-2-1 ATS) beat New York 82-65 last time out, with Monique Curry scoring 20 points in the home win. The Sky and Mystics met in Chicago last Friday night, with Washington pulling out a 95-78 road win on that day. <!-- / message -->

 

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Saturday's six-pack

Worst six college football teams LY, in terms of turnover ratio

120) Miami, OH Redhawks, -24

T118) Georgia Bulldogs, -16

T118) Tulane Green Wave, -16

117) North Texas Mean Green, -15

T115) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, -14

T115) Michigan Wolverines, -14


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Saturday's List of 13: Wrapping up a Friday night of pro baseball

13) This is why Terry Francona is a great manager; he stuck with David Ortiz earlier this season, when no one else would have; his loyalty is being paid back bigtime, as Ortiz now has 15 HRs, 45 RBI, hitting .268 with an onbase percentage of .374. Red Sox are now a game out of first place in a wild AL East, tied in win column with Bronx and Tampa Bay.

12) Ortiz and Manny Ramirez now both have 274 HRs as Red Sox.

11) Tampa Bay Rays are now 9-14 in their last 23 games; for first time in a long time, Rays' starting pitchers have been getting knocked around.

10) President Obama watched his White Sox nip Washington 2-1 in extra innings Friday, getting a first inning run off rookie Strasburg, who had 10 strikeouts, no walks, and is now 2-0, 1.86 in three major league starts.

9) Another sellout for Nationals, as Strasburg keeps drawing crowds. Its too bad Washington isn't winning games, but at least their accountants are having a big month.

8) Arizona has now lost its last 14 road games; if they lose Saturday and Sunday, they'll have the longest road losing streak of the last 20 years.

7) Florida's Mike Stanton is the fourth rookie this season to hit a grand slam; he hit his first big league tater off Matt Garza on a 3-2 pitch-- ball was out of the strike zone, high, but Stanton hit it a long way anyway.

6) They put 5,370 fans into Joe Bruno Stadium across the river from me in Troy Friday night, as the Valley Cats opened their NY-Penn League schedule with a walk-off win against the Connecticut Tigers. Something about minor league ball is very cool-- I'll be at a game very soon.

5) Braves are 29-0 when they score 5+ runs, the only team that hasn't lost a game this year when they've scored five or more runs.

4) Think umpire Bill Miller is a pitcher's ump? In Miller's last three games behind the plate, there have been three walks, 44 strikeouts. If you like to invest in totals, know that under is 9-6 in Miller games this season.

3) 10 of Orioles' 25 players either live or went to school in California.

2) Mets are on fire, blanking Bronx Bombers Friday, their 8th win in row and 19th win in their last 24 games. My dad is a happy man.

1) Cliff Lee blanked the Reds 1-0, as GMs of contending teams realize it is going to be very expensive to liberate Lee from the Pacific Northwest, but it also could determine who wins the World Series in October.

 

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Bettors' best friend: Saturday's wagering tips

Lines off the boards

Angels-Cubs: The total is off pending the wind speed and direction at Wrigley Field.

Weather to watch

Diamondbacks-Tigers: 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Indians-Pirates: 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Rays-Marlins: 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Who's hot

Angels have won eight straight as underdogs.

Mets have won 11 of their last 12 and are 8-0 in interleague play.

Yankees have won seven of their last eight.

White Sox have won seven of their last eight.

Red Sox have won five of their last six.

Who's not

Diamondbacks have lost 17 of their last 23.

Giants are 1-8 in their last nine as an underdog.

Pirates have lost 11 in a row.

Astros have lost four in a row.

Key stat

123-105 - The Marlins' interleague record, best among all NL clubs. However, the Fish have lost seven of their last eight against their instate rivals, the Rays.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

It appears the Netherlands will be without winger Arjen Robben again for Saturday's match against Japan. He practiced with the team Friday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury June 5 but likely will not play. The Dutch won without him in the first round despite missing his offense. Robben scored two goals in the only friendly he played with the team.

Notable quotable

"I haven't seen the replay, but I've had 43 text messages from people who did, and they didn't see a foul, either."

U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said of the unexplained call that nullified the go-ahead goal for the Americans in a 2-2 draw against Slovenia.

Tips and notes

The banged-up Yankees are playing musical DH as a way of working their stars into the lineup in the Subway Series this weekend. Alex Rodriguez played in the field Friday for the first time since June 10 against Baltimore when he suffered a strained right hip flexor and missed four games before returning Wednesday against Philadelphia as the designated hitter. That allowed Jorge Posada, who is recovering from a broken foot, to be the DH and Francisco Cervelli to catch on Friday. Unless Posada's foot improves, look for the same lineup all weekend.

Red Bull Racing's announcement that Reed Sorenson will replace Caey Mears in the No. 83 Toyota starting June 27 at New Hampshire left the team without a driver for Sunday's race at Sonoma. Rather than use a disgruntled Mears, who made contact with teammate Scott Speed last week at Michigan, or rush Sorenson into action, two-time European DTM sports-car champion Mattias Eckstrom gets the nod. Unknown in NASCAR circles, the road-course specialist is used to the twisting turns of Sonoma, unlike the left-turning regulars on the Sprint Cup Series. Listed among the field, Eckstrom might be a good long-shot bet.

Winning the No. 1 seed could prove costly to defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer. Friday's draw revealed that Federer, who earned the top seed over No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal, could face Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic and Lleyton Hewitt for a shot at his seventh Wimbledon crown. The second-seeded Nadal has a seemingly easier route to the final with Andy Murray and two-time French Open finalist Robin Soderling in his path. Federer is a +120 favorite to win the tourney while Nadal is +225.

 

[ganut]

Thanks good read

 

[Stormin42]

Nice

 

[varkeyboy]

GL today and great start on the day games!