Sunday 08/30/09 service plays chatter/comps/requests & gm strategy...

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Sports Gambling Hotline

Bonus Play

The White Sox were held to a paltry 1-hit on Saturday, but I have a feeling they will have way more than 1-hit this Sunday afternoon against the fading Joba Chamberlain.

The whole "Joba Rules" experiement the Yankees are going with just has this kid all messed up, and the bottom line is in each of his last 4 starts he has allowed 4 runs or better to score.

The line breaks down like this: 19 earned runs, 15 walks allowed, and 27 hits in just 20 innings of work. If Chicago can't get something started off of Joba today, then something is seriously wrong with Ozzie's team!

As for Chicago starter Freddy Garcia, his 2 return assignments to the rotation have seen 8 runs cross in 10 innings of work.

The Yankees plated 10 on Saturday, and have plated a grand total of 43 runs in their last 6 games overall.

We see this Sunday series-ender heading OVER the posted total.

Play the HIGH in the Bronx today!

3? OVER

 

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Bobby Maxwell


Tonight I've got a FREE selection on the diamond as I love the Phillies at home in the Sunday night game against the Braves.

Philadelphia is definitely the play in this one on national TV as they have Joe Blanton (8-6, 3.88 ERA) on the mound. This guy hasn't given up more than three runs in a game in 10 straight starts and when that continues tonight, the Phillies get an easy win.

Blanton has already faced the Braves four times this season and just about two weeks ago he held them to two runs (one earned) through seven innings of a 3-2 victory. Philadelphia is 12-5 in Blanton's last 17 starts against N.L. East rivals, 9-3 when he starts as a favorite and 7-0 when he pitches on Sundays.

As a team, the Phillies are on runs of 35-17 overall, 72-33 on Sundays, 29-13 as a favorite, 19-8 as a home favorite and 20-8 at home. Philadelphia has a seven game lead in the division over the Braves and a win tonight goes a long way to putting Atlanta away.

Jair Jurrjens (10-8, 2.91) goes for the Braves. Atlanta is just 1-2 in his last three starts because they just don't bring their bats when he pitches. Tuesday he gave up on run in 7.2 innings but they lost to the Padres 2-1.

Big spot for the Phillies tonight and I'm banking on Blanton holding the Braves to three runs or less. Expect the Philadelphia offense to break out and win this one 6-3.

4♦ PHILADELPHIA

 

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The Vegas Steam Line

Free Winner for Sunday:

Take PHILADELPHIA (Blanton) -125 over Atlanta

 

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Jimmy Boyd


Oakland Athletics vs. LAA Angels

LAA Angels -1½+100

1 Unit on LA Angels -1.5 +100
After going down to Oakland Saturday, expect the Angels to bounce back in game 4 of this series to earn a split. The Halos have the big edge on the hill with Lackey, who is 15-4 when starting against Oakland with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.131 in his career. Off back-to-back losses and subpar performances, I expect him to bring his A-game this afternoon. The A's have dropped Anderson's last 3 starts, during which he has posted an ERA of 5.21. The Angels are 4-0 in Lackey's last 4 home starts vs. the Athletics, 6-1 in his last 7 starts vs. the Athletics, and 36-15 in his last 51 starts following a team loss in their previous game. He's the guy who we want to have the ball for the Halos today. Angels on the run line.

 

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Steve Merril

Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins -130

Minnesota has won six of eight and eight of their last 11 games and will wrap up a home series with the Rangers on Sunday. Scott Baker has been money as of late going 3-0 with a 2.11 ERA in his last three starts, giving up just five runs in 21.3 innings pitched. One of those three wins was a 5-4 victory in Texas over the Rangers beating Kevin Millwood on August 19th. Baker has beaten the Rangers twice this year, also winning July 18th in Arlington giving up one run and six hits in eight innings of work. Texas hits just .235 against him with Michael Young (4-16), Hank Blalock (1-10), David Murphy (1-10), Josh Hamilton (2-9), Jarrod Saltalamacchia (0-5), Chris Davis (0-3) and Brandon Boggs (0-3) all struggling against Baker.

Kevin Millwood is 1-1 with a 5.82 ERA in his last three starts giving up 11 runs and 17 hits in 17 innings pitched. Millwood has yet to beat the Twins in his career, going 0-7 with a 6.18 ERA and a WHIP of 1.803. As mentioned above, Millwood lost to the Twins in Arlington on the 19th, giving up five runs and seven hits in 5.7 innings pitched. Minnesota hits .333 against Millwood with Orlando Cabrera (28-89), Joe Mauer (9-27), Michael Cuddyer (9-21), Nick Punto (9-19), Justin Morneau (6-16), Jason Kubel (4-13), Delmon Young (3-9), Carlos Gomez (3-9), Brendan Harris (4-8) and Denard Span (2-6) all smacking Millwood around. The Twins are 36-29 at home where they average 5.3 runs per game and bat .274 as a team this season

 

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Drew Gordon

Now on a 49-36 roll with the plays I'm giving away, incl. the 49ers outright over the Cowboys 20-13 Saturday! For today's complimentary play, we're looking at the Texas/Minnesota match up...

Although they've been playing well, there's no question the Rangers are not the same team on the road, and that includes today's starter Kevin Millwood. Note, the Rangers are a ho-hum 31-32 away, while Millwood's ERA rises from a solid 2.83 in Arlington to a very beatable 4.56 ERA on the highway! Going one step further, the Twins just finished tagging Millwood for 5 runs in 5 2/3 innings back on August 19th - and that was at Rangers Ballpark - won't get any easier for Millwood today at the Metrodome.

On the flip side, Twins-backers are confident in Scott Baker's abilities today, as well they should be, since he's gone an outstanding 10-1 since June, incl. 3-0 with 2.11 ERA over his L3 starts! Not only that, but the Twinkies are 4-0 when he takes the mound in his L4 home starts, incl. a win over the Rangers opposite Millwood August 19th.

For as good as Millwood has been this season, the pitching edge swings heavily in Minnesota's favor today. Rangers righty has been a disaster over his L2 starts, including that loss to the Twins. Also of note, the Rangers are 4-9 in their L13 games at the Metrodome, and I expect good things from this Twins offense coming off the 3-0 shutout loss yesterday. They get to do it versus a pitcher who's 0-7 with a 6.18 ERA in 11 career starts against them, and l see more trouble ahead for Millwood this afternoon.

Take Minnesota behind Baker over Texas and Millwood in this MLB match up.

3♦ MINNESOTA

 

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Triple Threat Sports

Today's Bonus Play is to take Seattle over Kansas City in MLB.

Just noticed as I was typing this that today's Bonus Play in Baseball was the same matchup that produced a winner for us yesterday in the NFL, as the Seahawks defeated the Chiefs as our NFL Preseason Play of the Year. Lets hope for the same success here!

A look at the starting pitchers here today's shows Greinke with a 3.01 road ERA and a 4-8 record in road team starts while Rowland-Smith has a very similar 3.18 Home ERA and a winning team start home record. So, stats say starting hurlers not as far off as line (KC road chalk) would indicate, and with the rest of the stats (Royals 2-8 L/10 overall, 8-24 L/32 against winning teams, Seattle 5-1 L/6 overall) pointing to the home team, we will go with the Mariners here.

 

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Larry Ness

GAME: Tampa Bay Rays @ Detroit Tigers Aug 30, 2009 1:05PM

PICK: Detroit Tigers -145

REASON FOR PICK: The Rays and Tigers meet Sunday afternoon in the third game of a four-games series (Detroit won Friday, Tampa Bay on Saturday). Tampa Bay sends rookie Jeff Niemann to the mound while Detroit counters with Justin Verlander. Niemann is 12-5 with a 3.87 ERA in 24 appearances (23 starts). The Rays are an impressive 16-7 in his starts, giving him a moneyline mark of plus-$995, which ranks fifth among all starters. Verlander, coming off an 11-13 (4.84 ERA) season where the Tigers were 13-20 in his starts (moneyline mark of minus-$1,351 was a ML-worst!), is 14-7 with a 3.38 ERA in 2009. The Tigers are 17-10 in his starts, as Verlander has allowed 163 hits in 181 innings with 211 strikeouts. Both pitchers have fallen off a little recently, as Niemann has allowed four or more ERs in four of his last six starts with Verlander allowing four or more ERs in three of his last five. After going 7-0 with a 1.66 ERA in his first 10 starts at Comerica Park this year, Verlander is 0-2 with a 5.14 ERA in his last two. However, I won't ignore the fact that he's 7-2 with a 2.23 ERA in 12 home starts (team is 9-3) for a Detroit team which is 41-21 at home, outscoring opponents 5.16 RPG-to-3.97. Meanwhile, the Rays are a modest 28-37 on the road. Take the Tigers.

 

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Gamblers Data

Cincinnati Reds +160

 

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"Big Al" McMordie

Bonus Plays

Pittsburgh Pirates (Ohlendorf) over Milwaukee Brewers (Suppan)
&
Toronto (Halladay) over Boston (Byrd)

 

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Cork,

I will get DeMarco ... won't be long.

 

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Tom Freese Blue Line Club MLB FREE PICK FOR SUNDAY 8/30/09.

Houston at Arizona (4:10pm)
Houston is 9-2 UNDER their last 11 games started by Wandy Rodriguez. The Astros are 8-2 UNDER their last 10 games vs. righty starters. Wandy Rodriguez has allowed 1 run or less in 8 of his last 9 starts. Houston is 8-2 UNDER their last 10 games vs. righty starters and they are 7-1 UNDER their last 8 games as underdogs. Arizona starter Dan Haren has a 5 to 1 strikeout to walk ratio in his last 3 starts. Arizona is 12-5 UNDER with Haren if they lost their last game. The Diamondbacks are 11-5-1 UNDER their last 17 games vs. NL Central teams. PLAY ON 'UNDER' (Haren vs. Rodriguez)

 

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MLB LONG SHEET


Sunday, August 30

SAN DIEGO (56 - 75) at FLORIDA (67 - 62) - 1:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. SEAN WEST (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 119-173 (-44.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-94 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 119-173 (-44.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-84 (-27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 151-139 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 83-65 (+23.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 45-37 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 147-134 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 103-100 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 76-63 (+18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 11-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 33-49 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-3 (+0.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

SEAN WEST vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (77 - 53) at CINCINNATI (56 - 72) - 1:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KERSHAW is 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in August games this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 16-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 77-53 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-28 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 9-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday this season.
LA DODGERS are 77-53 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 27-36 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 69-94 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 27-36 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+2.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

BRONSON ARROYO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ARROYO is 1-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 1-7 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

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PITTSBURGH (53 - 74) at MILWAUKEE (63 - 66) - 2:05 PM
ROSS OHLENDORF (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 18-45 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-43 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SUPPAN is 27-15 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 63-66 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-32 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-18 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-26 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-63 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-51 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-43 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-20 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-5 (+1.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

ROSS OHLENDORF vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
OHLENDORF is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JEFF SUPPAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SUPPAN is 13-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.52 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 17-6 (+10.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-8. (+6.3 units)

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ATLANTA (68 - 61) at PHILADELPHIA (74 - 53) - 8:05 PM
JAIR JURRJENS (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 140-151 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 139-149 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 97-104 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-43 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 66-74 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-30 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-53 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 71-50 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BLANTON is 13-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 41-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-22 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-23 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-5 (+4.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JURRJENS is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.007.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.5 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BLANTON is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.58 and a WHIP of 1.654.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (46 - 84) at ST LOUIS (76 - 55) - 2:15 PM
GARRETT MOCK (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 46-84 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-60 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-101 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 1-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-81 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-66 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-58 (-28.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-49 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-41 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 76-55 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-40 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 76-55 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 110-85 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 34-13 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 22-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 34-13 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 28-28 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

GARRETT MOCK vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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NY METS (58 - 72) at CHICAGO CUBS (65 - 62) - 2:20 PM
NELSON FIGUEROA (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 147-145 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 147-145 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-62 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 551-494 (-106.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 161-206 (-65.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-62 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-48 (-7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 498-523 (-121.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 511-477 (-99.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

NELSON FIGUEROA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
FIGUEROA is 0-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 2.094.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. NY METS since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 4-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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COLORADO (72 - 58) at SAN FRANCISCO (71 - 59) - 4:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 6-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-29 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-12 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-59 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-7 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-21 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-59 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-45 (+6.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CAIN is 18-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 18-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 119-105 (+28.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 65-48 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 72-58 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 36-32 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 72-58 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 50-37 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CAIN is 15-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 15-29 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-7 (+0.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

MATT CAIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAIN is 8-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-12. (-9.0 units)

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HOUSTON (62 - 67) at ARIZONA (58 - 72) - 4:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 148-142 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-24 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday this season.
HOUSTON is 44-39 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 144-140 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 110-107 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-34 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 58-72 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-35 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-50 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 58-72 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 12-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-4 (-0.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.55 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

DAN HAREN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAREN is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 0.908.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (64 - 66) at NY YANKEES (81 - 48) - 1:05 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-45 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-27 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-64 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 19-3 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-40 (+22.9 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 146-114 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 85-51 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 36-16 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 71-42 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 45-22 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 24-12 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 224-148 (-62.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GARCIA is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 8-4 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-5.3 units)

JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (70 - 58) at DETROIT (68 - 60) - 1:05 PM
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 28-37 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-32 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-22 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 41-21 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 18-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 66-52 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 21-9 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 175-131 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 123-79 (+33.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 142-148 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-47 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 94-110 (-33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 22-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JEFF NIEMANN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VERLANDER is 2-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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TORONTO (58 - 69) at BOSTON (75 - 54) - 1:35 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. PAUL BYRD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 30-38 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 58-69 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 18-26 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 17-36 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HALLADAY is 5-9 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 83-42 (+28.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 102-49 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-6 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 160-97 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 73-33 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 59-44 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HALLADAY is 13-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-4 (+6.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. BOSTON since 1997
HALLADAY is 13-12 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 16-20 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-20. (-6.3 units)

PAUL BYRD vs. TORONTO since 1997
BYRD is 5-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.3 units)

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CLEVELAND (58 - 71) at BALTIMORE (53 - 77) - 1:35 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. BRIAN MATUSZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 58-71 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 51-63 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-37 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-21 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-8 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 497-543 (-114.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 10-30 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-34 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-58 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 497-543 (-114.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 237-295 (-88.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 20-36 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 99-99 (-39.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MASTERSON is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (72 - 56) at MINNESOTA (64 - 65) - 2:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 4-14 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-20 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-24 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 89-57 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 92-61 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 89-57 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 39-31 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 72-56 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 70-74 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-35 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 64-65 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 17-27 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 (+1.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MILLWOOD is 0-7 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.18 and a WHIP of 1.803.
His team's record is 3-8 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.5 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BAKER is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.345.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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OAKLAND (57 - 72) at LA ANGELS (76 - 52) - 3:35 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 64-86 (-25.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-50 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 72-43 (+25.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-21 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-52 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 21-11 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 30-16 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 28-10 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 69-44 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-14 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 8-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
OAKLAND is 220-148 (+67.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
ANDERSON is 5-0 (+8.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 99-94 (-52.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 24-28 (-16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 16-21 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LACKEY is 12-18 (-17.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-5 (+0.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LACKEY is 15-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 17-10 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-17. (-8.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (49 - 80) at SEATTLE (68 - 62) - 4:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 49-80 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-38 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 43-70 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-33 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-49 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 8-24 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GREINKE is 7-25 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 0-6 (-7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 68-62 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 65-58 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 45-39 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 38-28 (+6.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 251-233 (-72.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 26-40 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-4 (+0.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GREINKE is 2-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.941.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ROWLAND-SMITH is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

 

[JimmieJ]

Save your money boys...all the fuckin' touts are going to be on the juiced games

Another freebie from me.....Minn Twins

Thank me later

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB SHORT SHEET


Sunday, 8/30/2009

National League

SAN DIEGO at FLORIDA, 1:10 PM ET
LATOS: SD 10-4 after having won 4 of their last 5
WEST: FLA 11-17 at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

LA DODGERS at CINCINNATI, 1:10 PM ET
KERSHAW: LAD 9-1 AWAY on Sunday
ARROYO: CIN 22-9 OVER at home on Sunday

PITTSBURGH at MILWAUKEE, 2:05 PM ET
OHLENDORF: 10-2 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
SUPPAN: MIL 15-26 in day games

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA, 8:05 PM ET
JURRJENS: 13-4 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125
BLANTON: 18-5 UNDER at home when the money line is +125 to -125

WASHINGTON at ST LOUIS, 2:15 PM ET
MOCK: WAS 1-14 AWAY when the total is 7 to 8.5
WAINWRIGHT: STL 29-7 as a favorite of -150 or more

NY METS at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET
FIGUEROA: NYM 0-4 as a road underdog of +225 to +250
ZAMBRANO: CHC 12-1 at home after scoring 8+ runs

COLORADO at SAN FRANCISCO, 4:05 PM ET
HAMMEL: COL 21-9 after a loss by 2 runs or less
CAIN: SF 12-22 after a win by 2 runs or less

HOUSTON at ARIZONA, 4:10 PM ET
RODRIGUEZ: 12-4 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
HAREN: ARI 12-18 at home with a money line of -100 to -150

American League

CHI WHITE SOX at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
GARCIA: CHW 2-16 AWAY revenging a loss of 10+ runs
CHAMBERLAIN: NYY 19-3 at home on Sunday

TAMPA BAY at DETROIT, 1:05 PM ET
NIEMANN: TB 19-9 UNDER as an underdog
VERLANDER: DET 18-6 at home in day games

TORONTO at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET
HALLADAY: TOR 1-10 AWAY revenging a one run loss
BYRD: BOS 15-2 after 6+ consecutive home games

CLEVELAND at BALTIMORE, 1:35 PM ET
MASTERSON: CLE 15-3 OVER when the total is 10 to 10.5
MATUSZ: BAL 8-17 at home revenging a loss as a favorite

TEXAS at MINNESOTA, 2:10 PM ET
MILLWOOD: TEX 13-3 UNDER after 6+ consecutive road games
BAKER: MIN 17-27 in day games

OAKLAND at LA ANGELS, 3:35 PM ET
ANDERSON: 5-0 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +175
LACKEY: 12-18 TSR as a home favorite of -150 to -175

KANSAS CITY at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
GREINKE: KC 1-8 AWAY with a money line of -100 to -150
ROWLAND-SMITH: SEA 25-12 OVER as a home underdog of +100 to +125

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

 

[kac44012]

MLB Cappers?

Can a couple people please give me there opinion on who are the the top few MLB Cappers?

Thanks

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Tips and Trends

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants [4:05 PM ET]

Rockies: The Rockies enter this matchup having lost four games in a row, tying their longest streak of the season. They are 0-6 the past six times they have been a road underdog. Jason Hammel (8-7, 4.43 ERA) will try to end the skid. He has been on a roll during his past two starts. The right-hander pitched seven innings of three-hit, one-run ball at Washington and followed that up by holding the Dodgers to two runs in seven innings this past Tuesday. Hammel did throw a career-high 118 pitches in that start, though. Hammel has been far more effective on the road than at home. Away from Coors Field he is 6-4 with a 2.88 ERA this season, compared to 2-3 with a 6.47 ERA at home. Hammel faced the Giants at San Francisco in May. He held them scoreless in six innings getting a no-decision in a 1-0 loss.

The Rockies are 16-6-1 to the under in their last 23 games following a loss.

Key Injuries - Outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) and pitcher Aaron Cook (shoulder) are on the DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Giants (-$1.40, O/U 7.5 under $1.15): San Francisco is very tough at home. The Giants are 42-17 in their last 59 games as a home favorite at AT&T Park. They have won 42 of their last 62 home games when facing a right-handed starter. Matt Cain (12-4, 2.39 ERA) has a 2.72 ERA in his last six starts, walking just nine during this span while giving up only 36 hits in 46 1/3 innings. However, the right-hander doesn’t have a win to show for his efforts during this stretch. Cain is 6-2 with a 2.28 ERA at AT&T Park this season. He’s 5-2 with a 2.04 ERA when pitching during the day. He’s also 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA in three starts versus Colorado this season. Cain usually goes deep into his games, too. He has pitched at least seven innings in all eight of his starts since the All-Star Game.

The Under is 15-5 the last 20 times the Giants have been favored.

Key Injuries - Infielder Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) is on the DL.
Catcher Bengie Molina (quadriceps) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 4 (Side of the Day)

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets

Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox (-165, 8)

The Red Sox are not what the Doctor ordered.

Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay has not been himself in recent games and another date with the BoSox won’t help matters. Halladay is coming off back-to-back losses with one of those defeats credited to Boston.

The Red Sox got to Halladay for four runs on five hits in a 6-1 victory August 19. The crafty right-hander managed to strikeout seven batters but allowed two dingers in his worst showing against the AL East rival since the beginning of last season.

In his last starts, Halladay was hit hard by the Tampa Bay Rays. He allowed seven earned runs in six innings of work. Those two starts pretty much nixed any shot Halladay had of winning the AL Cy Young.

"I was trying to make quality pitches and I just didn't do it," Halladay told the press of his most recent starts. "I just did a bad job of pitching ahead, aggressively."

Heading into Saturday’s game, Boston has won four in a row against Toronto.

Pick: Boston -165


Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees (-230, 10.5)

Total bettors are looking at the ChiSox for a little help this weekend. Anyone betting the over has cursed Chicago’s feeble offense, which has accounted for just two runs in the first two games of their series with the New York Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers even hung 10 runs on the board Saturday, leaving the White Sox to score just one run to push with 11-run total. However, Chicago registered just one hit and struck out six times in a 10-0 shutout loss. The White Sox didn’t let the score keepers take the night off – they did commit three errors Saturday.

"When you've got more errors than hits, you better look yourself in the mirror and start second-guessing yourself,” manager Ozzie Guillen told reporters. “But I'm second-guessing myself right now, making the wrong lineup every day. I second-guess myself bringing in the wrong guys to pitch, second-guess myself [in that] we work so hard to put this team together, all the way from Spring Training, and when I look on the field ... It gets to the point where [if] you are a veteran player -- and I have a lot of respect for them -- you appreciate what they [have done] for you in the past, but this is not Major League Baseball, sorry."

The Yankees pitching a defense has done a good job nullifying opponents’ bat, staying below the total in their past three games. For Chicago, this was the ninth time in the last 11 games the final score has been under the number.

Pick: Under 10.5

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Streaking and Slumping Pitchers

Streaking

Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds

Maybe it’s that Rock Star attitude or all the “legal” substances coursing through his veins. Whatever it is, Reds starter Bronson Arroyo is red hot.

Since the All-Star break, the right-hander is one of the best arms in the National League. He’s posting a 2.54 ERA with a WHIP of 1.15 during that span. But, due to poor run protection and bad bullpen, Arroyo has only two wins since the break.

In his most recent start, Arroyo went seven innings and allowed just one earned run on six hits for a no-decision.

Ross Ohlendorf, Pittsburgh Pirates

Ohlendorf apparently missed the memo on the Pirates packing it in for 2009. The righty is pitching like a postseason ace in his recent starts. He’s allowed more than two runs in just three of his past 10 starts and owns a 2.74 ERA since the All-Star break.

"He's fun to watch - the way he has developed, the way he has taken to everything," manager John Russell told reporters. "He has really grown as a pitcher, and it's been enjoyable to watch him grow. He just keeps taking it every outing and continuing to make great strides forward."

In his last three appearances, the Bucs are 3-0 with Ohlendorf pitching more than 19 innings in those wins. He went just over six innings against the heavy-hitting Philadelphia Phillies in his last starts, giving up just two earned runs (both home runs) for a no-decision.

Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals

If the Cardinals are going to make noise this postseason, Adam Wainwright will be playing the crash symbols. The righty is 7-2 in his last 10 starts and owns a 1.27 ERA since the break.

In his last three starts, Wainwright has bookended a two-run, no-decision with shutout efforts. His most recent appearance was a eight-inning clean sheet against the Houston Astros in which he allowed only three hits and struck out five batters.


Slumping

Jeff Suppan, Milwaukee Brewers

Ah, what a difference a year makes. Around this time last season, C.C. Sabathia was pushing the Brew Crew into the Wild Card spot. Fast forward to 2009 and Jeff Suppan is toeing the rubber in Milwaukee – going winless since the middle of June.

Suppan has watched his ERA balloon to 9.00 in his four starts since the All-Star break. He spent a month on the injured list, making his return this past Tuesday. He went just over four innings and watched his pitch count pile up with five walks to his one strikeout. Suppan gave up nine hits which turned into four runs for a no-decision.