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MLB

Saturday, July 4


Giants are becoming a favorite for Over bettors

The San Francisco Giants have been participating in a lot of high-scoring games as of late, and Over bettors are profiting as a result.

In the Giants' last eight affairs, the Over has gone 7-1. San Fran sends ace Madison Bumgarner to the bump for an early Fourth of July contest versus Stephen Strasburg's Washington Nationals.

Oddsmakers have set a total of 6.5 for the tilt.

 

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MLB

Saturday, July 4


Right-handers are baffling Rays' bats

The Tampa Bay Rays can't quite seem to figure out right-handed pitching, which could be bad news with righty Michael Pineda of the New York Yankees taking on Tampa Saturday.

The Rays have dropped 10 out of their last 11 games versus right-handed starters. Nathan Kearns is scheduled to counter on the bump for Kevin Cash's squad.

Sportsbooks are offering the Yanks in the -165 ballpark with a current total of 7.5.

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, July 4

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SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 39) at WASHINGTON (44 - 36) - 11:05 AM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BUMGARNER is 7-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-118 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-60 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-38 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-118 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-38 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 376-374 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-55 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 21-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 21-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 38-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 3-9 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 38-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 24-25 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 13-19 (-13.7 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
WASHINGTON 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)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-6 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.9 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (39 - 43) at ST LOUIS (51 - 28) - 2:15 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 16-36 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-28 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-11 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-11 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-28 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-17 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 113-64 (+37.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 10.24 and a WHIP of 1.758.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (34 - 48) at CINCINNATI (36 - 42) - 7:15 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. JOSH SMITH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 34-48 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-48 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-18 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 369-335 (-83.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NELSON is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

JOSH SMITH vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 55) at ATLANTA (39 - 41) - 7:15 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-55 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-30 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-55 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-38 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-62 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 107-112 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 61-57 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 58-68 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 3-10 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-3 (+0.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CORREIA is 4-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.489.
His team's record is 4-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WOOD is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

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NY METS (41 - 40) at LA DODGERS (45 - 36) - 7:15 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 12-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 12-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 8-21 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 68-36 (+19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 102-58 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 102-58 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 30-9 (+19.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 18-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-20 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
GREINKE is 20-31 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+2.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HARVEY is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. NY METS since 1997
GREINKE is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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MIAMI (35 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (42 - 36) - 7:15 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JARRED COSART vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. MIAMI since 1997
RICHARD is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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COLORADO (34 - 46) at ARIZONA (39 - 41) - 10:10 PM
DAVID HALE (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 100-142 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 152-273 (-65.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 38-84 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-23 (-15.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 202-275 (-80.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 100-142 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-98 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-88 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-37 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-103 (-32.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CORBIN is 23-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 23-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 103-139 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 765-674 (-86.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 103-139 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-62 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 7-3 (+3.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

DAVID HALE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HALE is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 2.355.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CORBIN is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (42 - 40) at NY YANKEES (43 - 37) - 1:05 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 119-125 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-92 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-15 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 576-657 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-4 (+2.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

NATE KARNS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KARNS is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PINEDA is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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TORONTO (42 - 40) at DETROIT (40 - 39) - 1:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PRICE is 13-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 13-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 8-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 63-64 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 66-59 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 66-59 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-47 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

R.A. DICKEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DICKEY is 6-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.475.
His team's record is 8-2 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 15-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 17-3 (+12.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.7 units)

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HOUSTON (48 - 34) at BOSTON (37 - 45) - 1:35 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 90-155 (-59.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 48-34 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-31 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 31-17 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 28-19 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 14-5 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MCHUGH is 24-15 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 7-0 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 37-45 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 17-24 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 11-27 (-20.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-21 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 28-34 (-15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-39 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 28-33 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 28-39 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 7-21 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 18-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 6-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 6-16 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-24 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 3-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.52 and a WHIP of 0.845.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (42 - 38) at CHI WHITE SOX (35 - 42) - 2:10 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 142-108 (+38.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-58 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-11 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 126-95 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 109-79 (+34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-45 (+19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-42 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 34-18 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 16-7 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 30-15 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 18-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-54 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 18-32 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 1-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 17-25 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-27 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 17-31 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-29 (-16.3 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
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TILLMAN is 3-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.25 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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SEATTLE (37 - 43) at OAKLAND (37 - 46) - 4:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 37-43 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-42 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 14-22 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 723-650 (-98.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SEATTLE is 66-55 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-13 (+11.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-35 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 12-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 37-46 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 31-44 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-25 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-61 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-44 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 13-17 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 14-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-2 (+4.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.116.
His team's record is 26-11 (+12.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-20. (-5.6 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (42 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (45 - 32) - 7:15 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 45-32 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-32 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-22 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-63 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-55 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-38 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 313-322 (+34.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 42-38 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-15 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 97-142 (-48.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
BLANTON is 6-17 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLANTON is 6-17 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLANTON is 4-13 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-4 (+1.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PELFREY is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.05 and a WHIP of 1.707.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BLANTON is 5-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (42 - 38) at TEXAS (41 - 40) - 9:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTIAGO is 23-38 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 41-40 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 38-36 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-26 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 22-17 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 23-11 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 9-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 6-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 140-105 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 30-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 767-748 (+67.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 29-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 642-629 (+60.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 111-75 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-58 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-68 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-47 (-26.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 7-22 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-2 (+2.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 4-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.271.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (38 - 41) at PITTSBURGH (45 - 34) - 4:05 PM
CODY ANDERSON (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 38-41 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 230-180 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 140-95 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 228-179 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 103-61 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 76-45 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday 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)

CODY ANDERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF LOCKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Saturday, July 4


Dickey seeking first road win of 2015 Saturday

R.A. Dickey hasn't been having much luck away from home this year, as the veteran has yet to record a win on the road so far this season.

Dickey has three losses with a no decision in four starts away from Rogers Centre. The Knuckleballer hasn't been getting much help from his team during that span, however, as the Jays have only been able to give him an average run support of three runs per game.

David Price is the probable starter for Detroit in Saturday's Jays-Tigers clash.

As of this writing, Dickey's Jays were priced at +118 at Pinnacle Sports.


Red Sox, Astros going over totals with ease

The Over has paid out five times in the last six meetings between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.

They'll collide once again Saturday in a Fourth of July matchup at Fenway Park.

Books have set a total of 8.5 for the contest.

 

[CNOTES]

Short sheets haven't updated for baseball since last Sunday. I don't expect them to do it today, either. So....




Happy Fourth of July, everybody!!! Have a fun, safe day and take a moment to remember what it's all about!

 

[CNOTES]

CFL

Saturday, July 4

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Game of the day: Lions at RedBlacks
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B.C. Lions at Ottawa RedBlacks (+3, 46.5)

The Ottawa Redblacks look to win consecutive games for the first time in franchise history when they host the BC Lions on Saturday. The Redblacks opened the season with an impressive 20-16 road victory over the Alouettes and hope to use that momentum to beat the Lions for the first time after dropping both meetings last year.

"It's a new game, a new week and we have to be at our best on Saturday," Ottawa coach Rick Campbell told reporters. "This is a big challenge for us and we need to focus 100 percent." BC is eager to get back on the field for its season opener and erase the memories of last year's East semifinal after giving up 50 points in the loss to the Alouettes. New head coach Jeff Tedford has been tasked with leading the Lions back among the CFL elite after seeing their record get progressively worse in the last two years. Quarterback Travis Lulay is ready to go after missing most of the 2014 campaign with a shoulder injury and should benefit from the guidance of noted QB guru Tedford to give the offence, which finished fifth in the CFL with 330 yards per game, a much-needed boost.

TV: 6 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the RedBlacks +3. The total opened at 46 and is up a half-point.

INJURY REPORT: Lions - DB Steven Clarke (Out, undisclosed), G Cody Husband (Out, undisclosed), C Matthew Norman (Out, undisclosed). RedBlacks - QB Brock Jensen (Questionable, undisclosed), WR Khalil Paden (Questionable, undisclosed), WR Marcus Henry (Questionable, undisclosed), DB Hugo Lopez (Questionable, undisclosed), DB Forrest Hightower( Qustionable, undisclosed), DL Andrew Marshall (Questionable, undisclosed).

ABOUT THE LIONS (2014: 9-9 SU 8-9-1 ATS, 5-12-1 O/U): Running back Andrew Harris, who led the team in rushing before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in late September, is healthy and eager to play his part in the new high-powered offence. "You can already get excited about the things we're going to do," Harris told reporters. "I can't wait to see how it's going to play out in game situations." BC signed former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie and hopes he can fill the void left by big-play slotback Ernest Jackson, who bolted for Ottawa in the offseason.

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Henry Burris shook off three interceptions in the first half to finish 23-of-36 for 263 yards and a touchdown against the Alouettes. Jackson led all wide receivers with seven catches for 74 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of his Ottawa debut. Starting safety Jermaine Robinson injured his wrist in Week 1 and will be out for at least a week and will be replaced by Jacques Washington, while middle linebacker Travis Brown is listed as day-to-day after getting injured in Montreal.

TRENDS:

* Lions are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games in Week 2.
* RedBlacks are 0-4 ATS in their last four Saturday games.
* Under is 4-1-1 in RedBlacks last six games overall.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-seven percent of bettors are backing the visiting Lions.

 

[CNOTES]

BC Lions @ Ottawa

Game 305-306
July 4, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
BC Lions
103.501
Ottawa
110.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 7
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
BC Lions
by 3
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+3); Over

 

[CNOTES]

Saturday, July 4

6:00 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. OTTAWA
British Columbia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
British Columbia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Ottawa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against British Columbia
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing British Columbia

 

[CNOTES]

BC Lions (0-0) @ Ottawa (1-0)-- Lions had Week 1 bye, which can't be much fun, while the second-year RedBlacks upset Montreal 20-16 (+8) on road, outgaining Alouettes 377-197 in game they trailed 13-5 at half. Ottawa KO'd two Montreal QBs. BC swept Ottawa last year, beating them 7-5 (-9) here, then pounding them 41-3 (-10) at home (under 1-0-1). Favorites had a rough time in CFL last week, going 0-4 vs spread; three of four games stayed under.

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


11:05 AM EDT


951 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (L) Bumgarner, M 6.5 -115 / -112 / -110 -109 -1.5(+150)
952 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Strasburg, S -120 6.5 / 6.5o11 / 6.5 6.5o15 +1.5(-170)

TV: CSN-Bay, MASN, MLB, DTV: 213, 640, 696


2:15 PM EDT


953 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Despaigne, O 7 7 / 7u18 / 7u15 7u19 +1.5(-120)
954 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Martinez, C -190 -210 / -220 / -218 -215 -1.5(+100)

STL-LF-Matt Holliday-OUT | TV: FS-Midwest, FS-San Diego, DTV: 671, 694


7:15 PM EDT


955 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Nelson, J 8.5o20 -109 / -115 / -117 -123 -1.5(+130)
956 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Smith, J -107 8.5u18 / 8.5u15 / 8.5 8.5o15 +1.5(-150)


TV: FOX


7:15 PM EDT


957 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) Correia, K 7.5 7.5u17 / 7.5u15 / 7.5u17 7.5u20 +1.5(-140)
958 ATLANTA BRAVES (L) Wood, A -200 -175 / -173 / -171 -180 -1.5(+120)

TV: FOX


7:15 PM EDT


959 NEW YORK METS (R) Harvey, M 6u20 6o20 / 6o25 / 6.5 6.5u20 +1.5(-145)
960 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (R) Greinke, Z -170 -170 / -180 -183 -1.5(+125)

TV: FOX


7:15 PM EDT


961 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Cosart, J 7.5u15 7.5u15 7.5 +1.5(-200)
962 CHICAGO CUBS (L) Richard, C -130 -130 / -125 / -127 -125 -1.5(+170)

Overnight Pitching Change: Chicago Cubs - C. Richard (L) for D. Roach | MIA-RF-Giancarlo Stanton-OUT | TV: FOX


10:10 PM EDT


963 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Hale, D 9.5u20 9.5u20 / 9.5u25 / 9o20 9o15 +1.5(-140)
964 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (L) Corbin, P -160 -160 / -172 -173 -1.5(+120)

TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 686


1:05 PM EDT


965 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Karns, N 7.5o20 7.5o20 / 7.5o14 7.5o15 +1.5(-155)
966 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Pineda, M -165 -165 / -164 -161 -1.5(+135)

TV: FS-1, SunSports, DTV: 219, 653


1:05 PM EDT


967 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Dickey, R 8o15 8o15 / 8u15 8o15 +1.5(-210)
968 DETROIT TIGERS (L) Price, D -130 -123 / -118 / -116 -112 -1.5(+180)

DET-1B-Miguel Cabrera-OUT | TV: FS-Detroit, DTV: 663


1:35 PM EDT

969 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Mchugh, C 8.5o15 8.5u15 / 8.5u30 / 8.5u25 8.5u20 +1.5(-170)
970 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Buchholz, C -130 -132 / -131 / -140 -141 -1.5(+150)

TV: NESN, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 628, 674


2:10 PM EDT


971 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Tillman, C 8.5u20 7.5o15 / 7.5o17 / 7.5o21 7.5o20 +1.5(-210)
972 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (R) Samardzija, J -115 -115 / -114 -111 -1.5(+180)

TV: CSN-Chicago, MASN2, DTV: 641, 665


4:05 PM EDT


973 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Hernandez, F -125 -123 / -125 / -127 -126 -1.5(+130)
974 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Graveman, K 6.5 6.5o16 / 6.5o20 / 6.5o15 6.5o19 +1.5(-150)


TV: CSN-California, MLB, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 213, 687, 698


7:15 PM EDT


975 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Pelfrey, M 8.5 8.5 / 8.5u15 / 8o15 8o20 +1.5(-135)
976 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Blanton, J -165 -172 / -179 / -178 -180 -1.5(+115)

TV: FOX, FS-Kansas City, DTV: 672


9:05 PM EDT


977 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (L) Santiago, H -120 -115 / -116 / -124 -125 -1.5(+130)
978 TEXAS RANGERS (L) Rodriguez, W 9 9u12 / 9u15 / 9u20 9u15 +1.5(-150)


TV: FS-Southwest, FS-West, DTV: 676, 692


4:05 PM EDT

979 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Anderson, C 7.5u20 7.5u20 / 7.5u28 / 7.5u25 7o25 +1.5(-210)
980 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (L) Locke, J -115 -115 / -114 / -118 -116 -1.5(+180)

TV: MLB, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 213, 662

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


6:05 PM EDT


305 B.C. LIONS -3 -3 / -3 -05 / -3 -2.5 -150
306 OTTAWA REDBLACKS 46 46 / 46.5 / 47 46 +130

TV: ESPN3.com

 

[CNOTES]

MLB Consensus Picks


SIDES (ATS)


Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds


2:15 PM San Diego +192 186 26.31% St. Louis -210 521 73.69% View View


7:15 PM Philadelphia +160 197 30.45% Atlanta -174 450 69.55% View View


7:15 PM Miami +115 232 34.73% Chi. Cubs -125 436 65.27% View View


10:10 PM Colorado +155 76 35.68% Arizona -168 137 64.32% View View


7:15 PM NY Mets +163 243 35.89% LA Dodgers -177 434 64.11% View View


7:15 PM Minnesota +156 254 37.80% Kansas City -170 418 62.20% View View


1:05 PM Tampa Bay +147 301 41.29% NY Yankees -160 428 58.71% View View


4:05 PM Cleveland +111 299 42.53% Pittsburgh -120 404 57.47% View View


1:08 PM Toronto +109 323 43.07% Detroit -118 427 56.93% View View


7:15 PM Milwaukee -108 296 46.69% Cincinnati +100 338 53.31% View View


1:35 PM Houston +127 382 52.19% Boston -138 350 47.81% View View


9:05 PM LA Angels -123 349 52.56% Texas +114 315 47.44% View View


11:05 AM San Francisco -110 436 54.50% Washington +102 364 45.50% View View


4:05 PM Seattle -128 423 58.67% Oakland +118 298 41.33% View View


2:10 PM Baltimore +104 403 58.75% Chi. White Sox -112 283 41.25% View View




TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)


Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds


7:15 PM NY Mets 6.5 119 39.40% LA Dodgers 6.5 183 60.60% View View


4:05 PM Seattle 6.5 169 43.56% Oakland 6.5 219 56.44% View View


2:15 PM San Diego 7 185 45.23% St. Louis 7 224 54.77% View View


7:15 PM Minnesota 8 173 46.01% Kansas City 8 203 53.99% View View


7:15 PM Philadelphia 7.5 175 46.92% Atlanta 7.5 198 53.08% View View


2:10 PM Baltimore 7.5 200 47.28% Chi. White Sox 7.5 223 52.72% View View


4:05 PM Cleveland 7.5 165 47.41% Pittsburgh 7.5 183 52.59% View View


11:05 AM San Francisco 6.5 227 47.49% Washington 6.5 251 52.51% View View


9:05 PM LA Angels 9 186 48.82% Texas 9 195 51.18% View View


1:35 PM Houston 8.5 248 57.01% Boston 8.5 187 42.99% View View


1:05 PM Tampa Bay 7.5 235 57.46% NY Yankees 7.5 174 42.54% View View


7:15 PM Miami 7.5 28 58.33% Chi. Cubs 7.5 20 41.67% View View


7:15 PM Milwaukee 8.5 235 64.92% Cincinnati 8.5 127 35.08% View View


1:08 PM Toronto 8 292 66.36% Detroit 8 148 33.64% View View


10:10 PM Colorado 9 94 68.12% Arizona 9 44 31.88% View View

 

[CNOTES]

CFL Consensus Picks


SIDES (ATS)


Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds


6:00 PM BC Lions -3 625 57.03% Ottawa +3 471 42.97% View View




TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)


Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds


6:00 PM BC Lions 46 470 47.28% Ottawa 46 524 52.72% View View

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD:




*****...............................2 - 7 - 2
DOUBLE PLAY....................13 - 17
TRIPLE PLAY......................5 - 3
SLAM DUNK.......................10 - 7




MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY:




*****.............................48 - 54 - 1 .............................- 5.42
double play......................80 - 84 - 1 .............................- 15.73
triple play........................29 - 25 - 1 .............................+ 15.90
grand slam......................44 - 50 - 1...............................- 32.35




CFL JUNE/JULY RECORD:


SINGLE PLAY.................................0 - 0
DOUBLE PLAY................................3 - 1
TRIPLE PLAY..................................1 - 0
BLOW OUT....................................0 - 1

 

[CNOTES]

SATURDAY, JULY 4


Game Score Status Pick Amount


San Francisco - 11:05 AM ET San Francisco -108 500 *****
Washington - Over 6.5 500 *****


Tampa Bay - 1:05 PM ET NY Yankees -160 500
NY Yankees - Under 7.5 500


Toronto - 1:08 PM ET Toronto +101 500 GRAND SLAM
Detroit - Over 8.5 500


Houston - 1:35 PM ET Boston -140 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Boston - Over 8 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Baltimore - 2:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -112 500 *****
Chi. White Sox - Over 7.5 500 *****


San Diego - 2:15 PM ET St. Louis -210 500 GRAND SLAM
St. Louis - Under 7 500


Cleveland - 4:05 PM ET Cleveland +111 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Pittsburgh - Over 7.5 500


Seattle - 4:05 PM ET Seattle -128 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Oakland - Under 7 500

 

[CNOTES]

SATURDAY, JULY 4


Game Score Status Pick Amount


BC Lions - 6:00 PM ET BC Lions -3 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Ottawa - Over 45.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

How football expert Phil Steele sees the SEC West this fall.........

7) Mississippi State-- Senior QB Prescott is a darkhorse Heisman candidate.

6) Texas A&M-- New DC John Chavis is Sumlin's best recruit.

5) Arkansas-- Hogs have one of best offensive lines in country, senior QB.

4) Ole Miss-- Avoid playing top three teams in SEC East.

3) Auburn-- Will Muschamp is the new defensive coordinator.

2) LSU-- Only had four players drafted by NFL; if they get solid QB play......

1) Alabama-- Only has three starters back on offense this season.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Happy 239th birthday, America.........

13) DeAndre Jordan signs with Dallas for four years, $80M, plus whatever a decent shooting coach gets paid. Get ready for a winter filled with Mark Cuban complaining about the intentional foul rules.

12) Definition of Irony: Donald Trump has a line of fancy clothes some stores sell. The suitcoats have a label inside them that says "Made in Mexico"

11) I learned a new phrase this week: "throwing shade".

According to my friends at the urban dictionary, "throwing shade" means: ".......to talk trash about a friend or aquaintance, to publicly denounce or disrespect."

See all the neat stuff you learn coming here every day?

10) Random college football fact: Missouri is 26-9 vs spread in its last 35 road games; since 2007, they're 13-3 as road favorites.

9) Is Josh Reddick trying to get traded? He went on record Thursday in a radio interview ripping the A's front office for sitting him against lefty pitchers. Thats what happened with Josh Donaldson, before he got traded last winter, though he criticized the front office for other stuff. Problem is, Reddick is 11-69 (.159) against lefties- he ain't as good as Donaldson.

8) Over/under in Met-Dodger game Friday night was 5.5; thats an NHL over/under, unusually low for a baseball total. Of course, the game ended 2-1.

7) Great note from Christopher Kamka, a Comcast guy from Chicago:

Journeyman pitcher Clayton Richard starts for the Cubs today, his first start in two years, but he has made 129 career big league starts, going 46-47.

Anyway in 2002, Richard was Mr High School Football in Indiana, and was backup QB to Chad Henne at Michigan for a year, before quitting to concentrate on baseball.

Runner-up for Mr HS Football in Indiana in 2002? White Sox P Jeff Samardzija, who also pitches today and wound up being a really good WR at Notre Dame.

6) Howie Kendrick stole second for the Dodgers in the sixth inning last night, ending a 23+-game streak without a stolen base, LA's longest drought of the modern era.

5) PT Barnum would be so proud; there is a Fantasy Football Combine at the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas July 17-19. Only costs $995 a person. Oy.

(PT Barnum was credited with a famous saying: "There is a sucker born every minute", though many historians dispute that he actually said it. You get the point.)

4) There is no state income tax in Texas; there is a 13.3% state income tax in California, which becomes something of a factor in these free agent negotiations.

3) Last 14 Detroit Tiger games went over the total, but Miguel Cabrera strained a calf muscle last night and is probably headed to the DL. Wager accordingly.

2) NBA Summer League from Orlando tips off at 9am on NBA TV. We're almost to the point where there is good stuff on TV 24 hours a day. Need time to sleep.

1) Happy Birthday America; we're very lucky to live here. We're fortunate to have freedoms a lot of other places do not have. Thanks to those people who protect our freedoms. Enjoy your 4th of July!!!!

 

[CNOTES]

Fourth of July Betting Guide

The kids want to go to the beach and your wife has a to-do list that rivals the ink on freshly signed NBA contracts. All you want to do is spend your Independence Day watching and wagering on what the day has to offer when it comes to sports.

Well, we are here to help with a list of the day's events, plus when and where you can watch.
Happy Fourth of July!

THE WORLD-FAMOUS NATHAN’S INTERNATIONAL HOT DOG EATING CONTEST

TV: 11 a.m. ET, ESPN 3 (women), 12 p.m. ET, ESPN 2 (men)

Joey Chestnut has won this event eight-straight times and looks to defend his crown as a monstrous -1000 favorite. The guy is a legend in the world of competitive eating but has expressed worry in regards to new rival Matt Stonie.

For a little extra spice, online shop BookMaker.eu is offering up some tasty specials for the annual contest:
2015 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Hot Dogs eaten by female winner?

OVER - 37.5 -155
UNDER - 37.5 +125

2015 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Who will eat more hot dogs?
JOEY CHESTNUT -8.5 EV
FIELD (ANY OTHER COMPETITOR) +8.5 -130
Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Hot Dogs eaten by male winner?
OVER - 66.5 +110
UNDER - 66.5 -140

2015 Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest: Who will win Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest?
JOEY CHESTNUT -1000
FIELD - ANY OTHER COMPETITOR +600


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Per usual on the Fourth, there is a full sate of MLB games with games around the clock. The action kicks off with Washington Nationals host the San Francisco Giants in the Nation's capital and concluding with the Colorado Rockies visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Opening odds via BetOnline.ag

San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals (-112, 7)
11:05 a.m. ET, ESPN2
Betting note: the Under cashed in last four meetings between the two clubs in 2014. This will be their first meeting in 2015.

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees (-152, 7.5)
1:04 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Yanks took two of three the last time these clubs met in the Bronx. The under cashed in all three of those meetings.

Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers (-129, 8)
1:08 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Tigers are 8-0 in David Price's last eight starts on five day's rest.

Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox (-128, 8.5)
1:35 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Betting note: Under bets have gone 7-1-3 in Clay Buchholz's last 1 starts overall.

Baltimore Orioles at Chicago White Sox (-115, 8.5)
2:10 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Baltimore Orioles are 5-0 in Chris Tillman's last five starts.

San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals (-180, 7.5)
2:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the home team is 5-0 in umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's last five games behind home plate.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland A's (+122, 7)
4:05 p.m. ET
Betting note: The Mariners are 15-3 in Felix Hernandez's last 18 road starts versus the A's.

Cleveland Indians at Pittsburgh Pirates (-127, 7.5)
4:05 p.m. ET
Betting note: The Pirates are just 1-6 in the last seven games Jeff Locke started on a Saturday.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals (-169, 8.5)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Twins are 3-9 in their last 12 games which umpire Lance Barksdale has worked behind home plate.

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (-174, 7.5)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Braves are 1-7 in Alex Wood's last eight starts against NL East clubs.

Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs (-133, OFF)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Marlins are 2-7 in Jarred Cosart's last nine starts.

Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds (+107, 8.5)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Brewers are 2-10 in Jimmy Nelson's last 12 starts with four day's rest.

New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers (-157, 6)
7:15 p.m. ET
Betting note: under wagers have cashed in Zack Greinke's last five starts overall.

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers (+130, 9)
9:05 p.m. ET
Betting note: Rangers starter Wandy Rodriguez is second in starter money this season at $866. Tigers' ace David Price leads at $894.

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks (-158, 9.5)
10:10 p.m. ET
Betting note: the under has gone 7-0-2 in umpire Paul Schrieber's last nine games behind home plate.


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

The MLS has seemingly grown in popularity in the United States year in, year out, but it still has not hit the pinnacle of popularity that everyone expected after USA '94. Still, more and more European stars are joining the league to help it grow, with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard set to join L.A. and NYCFC respectively.
There are six games on the docket Saturday to celebrate America's birthday (odds via WilliamHill.com).

NY Red Bulls at Columbus Crew (+240, +260, +105)
7:30 p.m. ET
Betting note: The Crew and their opponent have scored over 2.5 goals in seven of Columbus's past eight home games.

NYCFC at Montreal Impact (+230, +240, +115)
8:00 p.m.. ET
Betting note: NYCFC won the previous meeting by a score of 3-1 back on June 14.

Vancouver White Caps at Colorado Rapids (+190, +240, +138)
9 p.m. ET
Betting note: Colorado has won four street home meetings (all competitions) against Vancouver.

New England Revolution at FC Dallas (+275, +240, +100)
9 p.m. ET
Betting note: FC Dallas has won nine of their last 10 home games in MLS.

Orlando City at Real Salt Lake (+180, +230, +150)
10 p.m. ET
Betting note: Under 2.5 has hit in three straight Orlando City games.

Toronto FC at LA Galaxy (+360, +275, -138)
10:30 p.m. ET
Betting note: the Galaxy are unbeaten in 28 of their last 29 home games in MLS.


WIMBLEDON

Feel like placing some wagers on the American contingent at the All England Club? If so, you'll have to focus on the women's side as Madison Keys is the only American in action Saturday.

Keys is in action against Germany's Tatjana Maria and is presently -450 with the German +333 (Bet365). The two have have never faced off, but Keys certainly has the edge when comparing performances in this year's Grand Slams. Maria has a pair of first round exits in the Aussie and French while Keys was ousted in the Round of 32 at Roland Garros but made it to the semis in the Australian Open before bowing out to Serena.


TOUR DE FRANCE

TV: 7 a.m. ET, NBCSN

Obviously, American riders have had a bit of history in France. Lance Armstrong dominated this event for years, but had his seven titles stripped in 2012 after the whole performance enhancing drugs thing. But before Armstrong, Greg LeMond won the event three times in five years.

A couple of American cyclists look to make noise at the 2015 event. Tejay van Garderen comes in at 30/1 while New Yorker Andrew Talansky is currently being offered at 100/1 at the Westgate LV Superbook.

Last year's winner, Vincenzo Nibali, comes in at 5/1. Chris Froome is the fave at 7/4, Nairo Quintana 9/4 and Alberto Contador 7/2.


CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

B.C. Lions at Ottawa RedBlacks (+3, 46.5)
6 p.m. ET

Missing football? Well, look no further than North of the Border. Yeah, it's not exactly the NFL or college football, but the CFL just might scratch where that football void in your life itches.

There is just one game on the board as the Ottawa RedBlacks host the B.C. Lions as 3-point home dogs.
The RedBlacks won all of two games last season, their first in the league, but are already out to a 1-0 straight up record after trumping the Montreal Alouettes as 8-point road dogs in Week 1.

BC was on a bye week to start the season, so this is the first we'll see of the Lions in 2015.


WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL

The women's World Cup final between the United States and Japan doesn't go until Sunday, July 5, but you can still get your wager in early!

At Bet365, the ladies are -133 faves with defending champion Japan coming in at +375 (Draw +250).

There is the third place game on the board Saturday, however, as Germany and England square off. The Germans are presently -182 with the English +425 and the Draw +333.

 

[CNOTES]

Two late games:


SATURDAY, JULY 4


Game Score Status Pick Amount


LA Angels - 9:05 PM ET Texas +110 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Texas - Under 9 500 GRAND SLAM


Colorado - 10:10 PM ET Arizona -160 500 GRAND SLAM
Arizona - Under 9 500 DOUBLE PLAY