Monday 08/31/09 service plays chatter/comps/requests & gm strategy...

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Drew Gordon

Now a 50-36 roll with the plays I'm giving away, including the Twins over the Rangers 5-3 Sunday! For tonight's complimentary play, we're looking at the LA Angels/Seattle match up...

Great spot to back the Halos, as they're coming into this series determined to get back on track after splitting 4 games at Oakland in their last one. Angels offense makes up for a lot, but tonight, they've got the edge at the plate AND on the mound with southpaw Joe Saunders getting the nod.

If there's one team Joe Saunders loves to pitch against, its the Mariners, whom he's 5-0 with a 2.40 ERA against in his last 6 starts, incl. 2-0 with a lockdown 0.64 ERA in two starts this season! The last time he saw them, he tossed 7 scoreless at Safeco May 21st, and after a decent effort right off the DL vs the Tigers Wednesday, I'm expecting another strong start tonight.

Opposing Saunders is the Mariners rookie southpaw Lucas French, who's 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA since joining Seattle. His numbers at Safeco are rock-solid, but the rook is going to run into trouble against a potent Angels offense that's had little problem dealing with lefties on the road. Halos are 17-7 versus lefties on the road this season, averaging 5.5 runs per game in that spot, batting .283 in the process! For as good as he's looked at times, French will be tested early and often in this one.

Bottom line, while I'll admit that the Mariners are far more dangerous at home, that has not been the case when "Mariners-killer" Joe Saunders has started. The Angels lefty seemingly always bring his "A" game against Seattle, and I expect more of the same tonight. On the flip side, rook Lucas French is biting off more than he can chew against the Halos offense, as Hunter and company take care of business at Safeco late Monday.

Take the LA Angels behind Saunders over Seattle and French in this MLB match up.
2♦ LA ANGELS

 

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The Vegas Steam Line

Free Winner for Monday:

Take MINNESOTA (Blackburn) -110 over Chicago White Sox

 

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MLB LONG SHEET


Monday, August 31

PITTSBURGH (53 - 75) at CINCINNATI (56 - 73) - 1:10 PM
DANIEL MCCUTCHEN (R) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-4 (+0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

DANIEL MCCUTCHEN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

KIP WELLS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WELLS is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (53 - 75) at CINCINNATI (56 - 73) - 7:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-4 (+0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MAHOLM is 4-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 8-6 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.6 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CUETO is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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ATLANTA (68 - 62) at FLORIDA (68 - 62) - 7:10 PM
KENSHIN KAWAKAMI (R) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 68-62 (-6.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 97-105 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-44 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 68-62 (-6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 34-37 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
FLORIDA is 36-34 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 265-275 (+52.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FLORIDA is 68-62 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 405-373 (+44.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
FLORIDA is 67-51 (+25.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 148-134 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 106-102 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 104-100 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
JOHNSON is 19-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 16-3 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 18-2 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 18-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 12-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 12-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 41-31 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FLORIDA is 18-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-5 (+3.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

KENSHIN KAWAKAMI vs. FLORIDA since 1997
KAWAKAMI is 0-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 8.43 and a WHIP of 1.687.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JOSH JOHNSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
JOHNSON is 4-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

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HOUSTON (62 - 68) at CHICAGO CUBS (65 - 63) - 8:05 PM
ROY OSWALT (R) vs. RICH HARDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 32-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 144-141 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 110-108 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 70-75 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-30 (+12.6 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.
HOUSTON is 148-143 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OSWALT is 34-9 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OSWALT is 45-19 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-63 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-38 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-49 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-32 (-6.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 511-478 (-101.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-63 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 551-495 (-108.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-5 (+2.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

ROY OSWALT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
OSWALT is 11-12 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 12-16 (-9.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-15. (-3.7 units)

RICH HARDEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HARDEN is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (46 - 85) at SAN DIEGO (56 - 76) - 10:05 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. TIM STAUFFER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 26-61 (-26.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-46 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 1-14 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-82 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-64 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-67 (-21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-59 (-29.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-85 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-29 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 93-95 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 51-46 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 69-103 (-28.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-81 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 119-174 (-45.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 119-174 (-45.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 87-125 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 79-115 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 12-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 14-11 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-10. (+2.4 units)

TIM STAUFFER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
STAUFFER is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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ARIZONA (59 - 72) at LA DODGERS (78 - 53) - 10:10 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 62-84 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-72 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 101-102 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-25 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 24-34 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 43-70 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-72 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 78-53 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 78-53 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-16 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WOLF is 36-25 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 22-7 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 10-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 18-9 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 36-25 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 29-18 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-4 (+2.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

DOUG DAVIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DAVIS is 5-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 6-5 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

RANDY WOLF vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WOLF is 8-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 11-4 (+9.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (-0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (70 - 59) at DETROIT (69 - 60) - 1:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 7-22 (-18.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-38 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-33 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-23 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 3-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SHIELDS is 12-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 42-21 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 19-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 67-52 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 22-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 175-132 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-47 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-21 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 95-110 (-32.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 143-148 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 0.986.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WASHBURN is 12-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 12-5 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (82 - 48) at BALTIMORE (54 - 77) - 7:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 135-90 (-53.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 93-52 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PETTITTE is 15-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 19-34 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 85-153 (-44.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-56 (-22.9 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.
BALTIMORE is 498-543 (-113.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 11-30 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-81 (-30.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 498-543 (-113.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 258-349 (-101.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
GUTHRIE is 16-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 16-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 2-8 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 5-15 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-3 (+4.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PETTITTE is 20-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.487.
His team's record is 21-9 (+8.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-16. (-3.9 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GUTHRIE is 3-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 4-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (58 - 70) at TEXAS (72 - 57) - 8:05 PM
BRETT CECIL (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 58-70 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 31-46 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 17-25 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 30-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 23-39 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 10-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 32-25 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 72-57 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 41-24 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 26-9 (+15.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
TEXAS is 69-51 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 53-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 19-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-2 (+1.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

BRETT CECIL vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (64 - 67) at MINNESOTA (65 - 65) - 8:10 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 8-28 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-65 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 90-57 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 70-50 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 93-61 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 108-87 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 90-57 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-38 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FLOYD is 36-24 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 22-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 19-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 65-65 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-32 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
BLACKBURN is 2-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-5 (+2.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FLOYD is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BLACKBURN is 4-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (50 - 80) at OAKLAND (57 - 73) - 10:05 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 44-70 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-52 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-33 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-35 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-80 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-34 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOCHEVAR is 0-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 220-149 (+66.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 8-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-9 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 11.85 and a WHIP of 2.268.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (77 - 52) at SEATTLE (68 - 63) - 10:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. LUKE FRENCH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 68-63 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 65-59 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-25 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 70-44 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-44 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 28-14 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-31 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-29 (+6.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-52 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 75-45 (+20.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 38-26 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAUNDERS is 38-18 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 30-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 18-9 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 36-16 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 28-15 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 20-10 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 86-115 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (+1.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SAUNDERS is 6-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

LUKE FRENCH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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Tom Freese

LAA Angels vs. Seattle Mariners

LAA Angels -138

The Angels are 17-4 their last 21 road games vs. lefty starters and they are 48-23 their last 71 games overall. Los Angeles is 25-12 in the last 37 road starts made by Joe Saunders and they are 35-16 vs. a starter with a WHIP of over 1.30. Seattle is 20-41 their last 61 games vs. the Angels and they are 0-4 their last 4 games as home underdogs of +110 to +150. The Mariners are 1-5 their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. PLAY ON LOS ANGELES ANGELS - w/Saunders

 

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Dave Cokin

(921) KANSAS CITY ROYALS
(922) OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Take "(922) OAKLAND ATHLETICS"

Luke Hochevar hasn't been all that bad lately, but the KC righty cannot buy a win. The Royals have lost each of his last seven starts, and he's also 0-3, 11.85 in his three lifetime appearances against Oakland. Gio Gonzalez has been off and on for the A's, but has a good chance for a good result here against that feeble KC attack. The A's are the choice to notch the win at home this evening.

 

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Jim Feist

(909) WASHINGTON NATIONALS
(910) SAN DIEGO PADRES
Take "(910) SAN DIEGO PADRES"

If you ever DIDN'T want to watch a game on T.V., this is likely the matchup. Arguably the two worst teams in baseball go head to head here on Monday as the Nationals make the trek out west to face the Padres. These two clubs have the biggest negative run differentials in the NL. That's not welcome news to Livan Hernandez who must feel like he just went from the penthouse that was New York to the outhouse in Washington when he moved over to the Nationals. Hernandez is a old veteran whose best days are behind him. Hernandez has given up 20 runs in his last 20 innings and it doesn't look to get any better as he now is on the worst pitching staff in baseball. Hopefully Livan won't be looking over his shoulder to the Nat's pen for any help in his games, because there isn't any ink in that pen to help him out. After a month or so with the Nationals, Hernandez might just be ready to retire. Tim Stauffer has just 27 games under his young major league belt, a far cry from the 406 of Hernandez. Stauffer has a decent ERA at 4.11 on the season, but playing for the Padres has resulted in a 2-6 record. What we like about this game on Monday is that someone has to win and the Padres get the prize of hitting the batting practice pitching of the Nationals. They don't get many runs, but even the Padres will find home plate here on Monday. Take the Padres, go enjoy a movie out and come home to cash your ticket.

 

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Vegas Experts

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins

The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins have split the first two games of their series. Rangers’ right-hander Kevin Millwood has a 0-7 record in his career against the Twins with an ERA of 6.18. Texas is just 4-14 when the total is set between 8 and 8.5. Minnesota’s Scott Baker has been great of late earning three straight victories while allowing five runs in the process. Baker has a 21-6 TSR when favored between -125 and 175. Go with Minnesota

Play on: Chicago

 

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LT Profits

Tampa Bay Rays (-110)

The Detroit Tigers have taken two of the first three games of this series, but we look for the Tampa Bay Rays to even things up in this early Monday matinee.

James Shields is an unlucky 8-10 for the Rays this season, as he probably deserves a better fate with his 3.81 ERA. Granted, Shields usually pitches better at home, but he has allowed three earned runs or less in each of his last three road starts. In fact, he has now allowed three earned or less in four of his last five starts overall, and perhaps most importantly, he has yet to allow more than three runs in any if his four starts vs. the Tigers over the last two years.

Now Jarrod Washburn is 9-7 with a 3.23 ERA, but for whatever reason, he has not been impressive since being acquired by the Tigers from the Seattle Mariners. He has allowed five earned runs or more in three of his five starts as a Tiger, and even when he allowed only three runs in his last start vs. the Los Angeles Angels, he still permitted 10 baserunners in sic innings.

Furthermore, the Rays have been at their best vs. southpaws over the last 10 games, batting over 50 points higher vs. left-handers (.289) than vs. right-handers (.238) over this current span. We look for Tampa Bay to continue their onslaught vs. lefties against Washburn here, and give Shields enough support for the victory.

MLB Free Pick: Rays -110

 

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Brad Diamond Sports

MLB Selection

Play on: Los Angeles (Saunders) over Seattle

Look for lefty Saunders to continue improving in a difficult road test up in the North Country this evening.

 

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Jimmy Boyd

Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs

Houston Astros +142

1 Unit on Houston Astros +142
The Cubs are struggling right now and they are way overpriced today with Harden on the hill at home. Harden has been solid for the Cubs most of the season, but he has done his damage on the road. At home, he is 3-5 and carries a 6.13 ERA. This is a fantastic price to get a quality pitcher like Oswalt. He has been pitching very well of late. In fact, the Astros are 8-2 in Oswalt's last 10 starts. Oswalt is 34-9 against the money line in August games since 1997 and 18-6 against the money line in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. I'll play the Astros for 1 Unit showing great value today.

 

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Paul Leiner

Free Pick for Today

Game: Rays vs Tigers

Prediction: 25* Rays -110

 

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Frank Jordan

Free MLB Afternoon Pick

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers

Play: Money Line: Detroit Tigers -102

The two starting pitchers for this game are a combined 17-17 but both have ERAs under 4. The don't seem to get the run support from their respected teams good offenses on their turns to pitch. Jarrod Washburn fairly new to the Tigers has had the Seattle offense backing him most of the year and loves the new offense behind him who has more power. Look for a low scoring game as these pitchers are good and that is how the series is going with the Tigers winning again on Monday to take the series 3-1. Play Detroit

 

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EZWINNERS

EZ'S FREE SELECTION

Game: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Los Angeles Dodgers


(912) Los Angeles Dodgers -172


(Listing Wolf and Davis)

Randy Wolf has really been pitching well for the Dodgers. In his last three starts Wolf is 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA and a 5 to 1 strikeout to walk ratio. Wolf also has solid career numbers against the Diamondbacks. This season Wolf is 2-0 in three starts against Arizona and 8-3 in his career against the Diamondbacks. Arizona's starting pitcher Doug Davis has pitched respectably this season, but Davis puts way too many runners on base via the walk for my liking. Arizona is only 1-9 in their last ten games in LA and just 7-20 in Davis' last 27 road starts. Play on the Dodgers.

2009 Free Selections Record 126-105 (54.5)

 

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MTI Sports

Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners

Prediction: Seattle Mariners

The Angels are 0-6 as a favorite in the first game of the series and the Mariners are 14-1 after a loss in which they drew 1 or fewer walks. Consider Seattle.

 

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JR TIPS

Astros at Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have lost 15 of 23 since Aug.5th to fall 10 games back of the Cardinals although they still have an outside shot of making the playoffs after they loss 4-1 to the New York Mets on Sunday to remain 5 1/2 games behind Colorado and San Francisco for the wildcard spot. The Astros have dropped six of seven and are 11-17 since their last visit to Wrigley and arrive in Chicago after being swept at Arizona falling to 5-17 on the road since July 18th. The Astros have lost four of six games there this year at Chicago where Derrek Lee is batting .442 with four home runs, 10 RBIs and a .531 on-base percentage in 14 home games against Houston since the start of last season. He is also is batting .357 with a homer, double and three RBIs against Roy Oswalt (7-5, 3.86 ERA) since 2008. Oswalt enters Monday's start after allowing three runs and a season high tying 10 hits in six innings of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to St. Louis, his first defeat since June 19th. The Astros have eight wins in the right-hander's last 10 starts. Oswalt is 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in three starts against the Cubs this season, and 2-6 with a 3.77 ERA in his last 10 outings against them. The Cubs counter with Rich Harden (8-7, 3.99 ERA), who has been leading their rotation by going 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 50 innings over eight starts since the All-Star break.The right-hander allowed two runs and five hits in six innings of a 9-4 win over Washington on Wednesday.Harden is 1-1 with a 4.85 ERA in two starts against the Astros in 2009. Oswalt has been stellar all season and has been almost perfect to win 8 out of 10 games with this Houston team. This is a great value at +145 tonight with Oswalt on the mound.

TAKE HOUSTON ASTROS+145

 

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Rocketman Sports

MLB play Monday

LA Angels @ Seattle 10:10 PM EST

Play On: LA Angels (Saunders/French) Listed

LA Angels come in with a 77-52 overall record this year while Seattle is 68-63 on the season so far. LA Angels are scoring 5.7 runs per game overall this year and 5.8 runs per game on the road this season. Seattle is scoring only 3.9 runs per game at home and against left handed starters this year. LA Angels are 70-44 on grass this year and 28-14 against left handed starters this year. Sanders is 6-1 with a 3.60 ERA overall vs Seattle since 1997. We'll recommend a small play on LA Angels tonight. Thanks and good luck, Rocky

 

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John Ryan

Game: Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds Aug 31 2009 1:10PM

Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates

Ai Simulator 3* graded play on the Pirates in game 1 of their double header with the Reds set to start at 1:05 EST. Supporting this graded play is a system that has gone 135-94 making 47.4 units since 1997. Play against NL home teams with a team on base percentage .310 or worse on the season + after a one run loss. How would you feel if you were 26 years old and had made the USA team roster scheduled to play in Europe in World Cup action and the phone rings and you are literally forced to miss that opportunity? Well, it would feel a whole lot better if a MLB team had just called you up to make your MLB debut and promised to start in the remainder of the season. That is the case for Game 1 today. McCutchen had been scheduled to join the American squad today at its training camp in Cary, N.C. The first round of the World Cup begins Sept. 10 in Regensburg, Germany. McCutchen went 13-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 24 starts for Indianapolis. Over his past 10 starts, he is 7-1 with a 2.29 ERA. Many times the jump to the MLB level is a vastly different and far more difficult experience, but he is very polished and will quite well. Also, the Reds have never faced him and that is an even bigger advantage of the left hander. Take the Pirates in game 1.

 

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Tony Weston

Today's Complimentary Selection

The Dodgers couldn’t do what they should have done and they end up costing us.

Well, tonight, I’m cashing in as I’m taking the Minnesota Twins at home against the visiting White Sox.

The White Sox come into this game on an absolute downward spiral recently, having lost 7 of their last 8 games and having gone 8-15 their last 23 games overall.

On the road Chicago has gone just 1-7 its last 8 away from home and has lost 19 of its last 25 away from U.S. Cellular Field.

That run includes a 1-5 mark Chicago’s last 6 games in Minnesota, including four straight losses at the Twins. After starting the season 4-1 against Minnesota, the Sox have won just 1 of their last 7 meetings against their AL Central rival.

The Twins, on the other hand, come into this game having won 9 of their last 12 games overall, including 4 of their last 6 in front of the home crowd.

It’ll be more of the same tonight as Minnesota makes it five in a row against the White Sox.

3♦ TWINS (on a 1♦ - 5♦ Scale)

 

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Jeff Benton

Complimentary Selection

For Monday’s freebie, I’ll play the Mariners as a home underdog against the Angels.

I know L.A. lefty Joe Saunders has had his way with Seattle in his career, including a pair of dominating seven-inning performances this season. That said, you can’t trust Saunders laying money on the road. The guy has a 6.12 ERA in 11 road performances this year, and in his last four starts on the highway (at Texas, Oakland, Kansas City and Minnesota), he gave up a total of 22 earned runs in 21 1/3 innings.

Tonight, Saunders goes up against a Seattle lineup that’s clubbing lefties pretty good lately (.286 average last 10 games). Also, prior to Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Zack Greinke and the Royals, the Mariners had won five of their previous six games (all at home), and their pitching staff has given up three runs or fewer in five of their seven games on this homestand.

As for Mariners rookie starter Luke French, he’s been decent since coming over from Detroit at the end of July. He’s given up just 14 earned runs in 28 innings (4.50 ERA), with Seattle winning four of those five games.

Finally, by the end of last year, the Angels had won an astounding 35 of 48 meetings against Seattle. But this year, the Mariners have more than held their own against their division rivals, taking seven of 13 meetings. Throw in the fact that Los Angeles is scuffling a bit (4-7 last 11 games, including 1-3 on the road), and I’ll take a calculated shot with a home ‘dog that’s eight games over .500 in its own yard this year.

(based on a 1♦ to a 10♦ Rating)

3♦ SEATTLE

 

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Winning Way Sports - John Fina

Selection: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 Runs (+115)

Reason: Put us down on the Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 Runs for our Free MLB Selection on Monday. Today we see the Los Angeles Dodgers beating the Arizona Diamondbacks by at least two runs. The rest of the season will be big games for the Dodgers as they are looking to clinch a playoff birth. The Dodgers will send Randy Wolf to the mound who is 17-3 in his last 20 team starts in August (as well as 15-4 his last 19 home starts). Randy Wolf is 11-4 in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and should be able to get another win tonight against a Diamondbacks team that has virtually no chance at the playoffs. The Diamondbacks will send to the mound Doug Davis who has pitched very poorly on the road (2-6 in his last 8 road games). Doug Davis is also 0-3 with a 11.04 ERA in his last 3 starts at Dodgers Stadium. There is value with the Underdog Price (+115) when you lay the -1.5 Runs with the Los Angeles Dodgers! Take the Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 Runs!