Saturday at the Park
By Kevin Rogers
As we wrap up the final weekend of Interleague Play (until October), several solid afternoon matchups highlight the card. The Braves battle the Red Sox in Atlanta, while the Windy City battle continues from the South Side, as the Chicago showdown leads off this edition of Tip Sheet.
Cubs at White Sox - 4:05 PM EST
The Cubbies have found new ways to win and lose games over the last week. First, Lou Piniella's team rallied late in three straight victories over the White Sox and Indians at home, before picking up a conventional start-to-finish win over Cleveland last Sunday. Heading to the Motor City could not keep Chicago's momentum going, as the Cubs dropped all three games by a combined four runs to the Tigers.
The White Sox, meanwhile, have picked up their offense, against the Dodgers no less. The Pale Hose scored 16 runs in the final two games versus Los Angeles, both victories. Despite the recent outburst, the White Sox have gone 'under' the total in 20 of 24 games this season at home against right-handed starters, facing Ryan Dempster Saturday afternoon.
The Cubs are a sad 1-8 in Dempster's nine road starts, but even more tragic, is Dempster's run support numbers away from Wrigley Field. The Cubs are averaging 2.67 runs/game in the nine away starts made by Dempster, while the North Siders have been outscored by over two runs a contest in this nine-game span. Dempster has delivered four straight quality starts, but the Cubs have provided just five runs in those contests.
On the flip-side, White Sox ace Mark Buehrle is a solid 7-2 this season, owning an ERA of 3.17. The Sox have finished 'under' the total in six of Buehrle's eight home outings, and ten of his 14 starts overall. Buehrle has been one of the best pitchers in Interleague play, as the Sox are 18-6 in the lefty's last 24 starts against the National League.
The Cubs have won nine of the past 14 meetings with the White Sox, as the two teams split the two earlier matchups at Wrigley Field last week.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants has the White Sox listed as $1.25 favorites with the total set at 8.5.
Red Sox at Braves - 4:05 PM EST
After seeing fireballer Josh Beckett on Friday night, the Braves will see a huge change Saturday afternoon, as knuckleballer Tim Wakefield takes the hill for the Red Sox. Boston has claimed four of its five Interleague series this season, after downing Washington two of three times earlier this week. Atlanta, on the flip side, has lost three of its four series against the American League, including dropping two of three at Fenway Park last weekend.
Wakefield's numbers in Interleague have been superb, with the Sox winning 14 of the veteran's last 18 starts against the Senior Circuit. Wakefield has won nine of his 12 starts this season, despite an ERA of 4.47 and WHIP of 1.41. It does help that the powerful Red Sox lineup provides Wakefield with nearly seven runs a contest in his 14 outings. Wakefield has also thrived during the day, winning all four of his decisions under the sun this season (Boston is 5-0 in Wakefield's day starts).
Javier Vazquez, meanwhile, has been dealt some bad cards in his first season with the Braves. The veteran right-hander picked up his first win in his last six starts against the Cubs on Monday, pitching 6.2 innings of scoreless baseball in a 2-0 victory. The Braves have tallied only 10 runs in Vazquez's last six trips to the mound, despite Vazquez delivering four quality starts in that span.
The Braves are a $1.35 home favorites, with the total listed at 8.5, according to LVSC.
Angels at Diamondbacks - 4:10 PM EST
It's taken Mike Scioscia's team until nearly July to reach the top of the AL West standings, as the Angels battle the disappointing Diamondbacks. The Rangers have been leading the division for the duration of the season, but the Halos have slowly returned to healthy form, as John Lackey takes the mound this afternoon.
Lackey missed the first seven weeks of the season with shoulder problems, but the Angels right-hander has failed to regain his ace form that he is accustomed to. Lackey has delivered three quality starts in seven trips to the mound this season (including the two-pitch effort in his season debut against the Rangers). Lackey has gone deep into games recently, pitching into the seventh inning or later in six of his last seven starts. Interleague play has been kind to Lackey, as the Halos have won 18 of Lackey's 25 career starts against the NL. The 'under' has also been consistent in Lackey's IL outings, hitting in 17 of 22 games.
Doug Davis may have the best ERA numbers for an eight-loss pitcher in baseball. The veteran southpaw owns an ERA of 3.34, despite a 3-8 record, and 4-11 team record in Davis' 15 starts. Davis has won just one of six home starts, while the D-Backs have scored three runs or less in five of his eight trips to the hill at Chase Field.
The Angels have won nine of their last eleven on the road against left-handed starting pitchers, but have faced right-handed starters in seven of their last eight games heading into Saturday's action.
Lackey and the Angels are road 'chalk' for the second straight game against the D-Backs, at $1.25. LVSC lists the total at 9, as the temperatures are expected to reach the 100's in Phoenix on Saturday.
Looking ahead to Saturday night's action:
Marlins righty Chris Volstad has been money on the road in his short career. Volstad, despite losing to the Red Sox in his last road start, has won nine of his 13 career away outings as the Fish take on the Rays at Tropicana Field. The 'under' has also been reliable in Volstad's road ventures, cashing in nine times.
The Subway Series continues from Citi Field, as A.J. Burnett tries to beat the Mets for the second time in two weeks after tossing seven scoreless innings in a 15-0 victory. Problem is for Burnett, the Yankees can't win when the righty pitches on the road, dropping four of his last five starts away from the Bronx. Six of Burnett's last nine starts have finished 'under' the total, while the Yanks have surprisingly scored three runs or less six times in this stretch.
As the countdown continues for the return of Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers lineup, L.A. will have a nice test Saturday night, facing Mariners ace Felix Hernandez. King Felix has been lights out recently, as the M's have won five of his last six starts. Hernandez has allowed five earned runs in this span, while pitching into the seventh or later in each outing. Seattle is 7-2 in its last nine Interleague games heading into Friday's action, boosting the M's over .500 on the season.
VegasInsider
By Kevin Rogers
As we wrap up the final weekend of Interleague Play (until October), several solid afternoon matchups highlight the card. The Braves battle the Red Sox in Atlanta, while the Windy City battle continues from the South Side, as the Chicago showdown leads off this edition of Tip Sheet.
Cubs at White Sox - 4:05 PM EST
The Cubbies have found new ways to win and lose games over the last week. First, Lou Piniella's team rallied late in three straight victories over the White Sox and Indians at home, before picking up a conventional start-to-finish win over Cleveland last Sunday. Heading to the Motor City could not keep Chicago's momentum going, as the Cubs dropped all three games by a combined four runs to the Tigers.
The White Sox, meanwhile, have picked up their offense, against the Dodgers no less. The Pale Hose scored 16 runs in the final two games versus Los Angeles, both victories. Despite the recent outburst, the White Sox have gone 'under' the total in 20 of 24 games this season at home against right-handed starters, facing Ryan Dempster Saturday afternoon.
The Cubs are a sad 1-8 in Dempster's nine road starts, but even more tragic, is Dempster's run support numbers away from Wrigley Field. The Cubs are averaging 2.67 runs/game in the nine away starts made by Dempster, while the North Siders have been outscored by over two runs a contest in this nine-game span. Dempster has delivered four straight quality starts, but the Cubs have provided just five runs in those contests.
On the flip-side, White Sox ace Mark Buehrle is a solid 7-2 this season, owning an ERA of 3.17. The Sox have finished 'under' the total in six of Buehrle's eight home outings, and ten of his 14 starts overall. Buehrle has been one of the best pitchers in Interleague play, as the Sox are 18-6 in the lefty's last 24 starts against the National League.
The Cubs have won nine of the past 14 meetings with the White Sox, as the two teams split the two earlier matchups at Wrigley Field last week.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants has the White Sox listed as $1.25 favorites with the total set at 8.5.
Red Sox at Braves - 4:05 PM EST
After seeing fireballer Josh Beckett on Friday night, the Braves will see a huge change Saturday afternoon, as knuckleballer Tim Wakefield takes the hill for the Red Sox. Boston has claimed four of its five Interleague series this season, after downing Washington two of three times earlier this week. Atlanta, on the flip side, has lost three of its four series against the American League, including dropping two of three at Fenway Park last weekend.
Wakefield's numbers in Interleague have been superb, with the Sox winning 14 of the veteran's last 18 starts against the Senior Circuit. Wakefield has won nine of his 12 starts this season, despite an ERA of 4.47 and WHIP of 1.41. It does help that the powerful Red Sox lineup provides Wakefield with nearly seven runs a contest in his 14 outings. Wakefield has also thrived during the day, winning all four of his decisions under the sun this season (Boston is 5-0 in Wakefield's day starts).
Javier Vazquez, meanwhile, has been dealt some bad cards in his first season with the Braves. The veteran right-hander picked up his first win in his last six starts against the Cubs on Monday, pitching 6.2 innings of scoreless baseball in a 2-0 victory. The Braves have tallied only 10 runs in Vazquez's last six trips to the mound, despite Vazquez delivering four quality starts in that span.
The Braves are a $1.35 home favorites, with the total listed at 8.5, according to LVSC.
Angels at Diamondbacks - 4:10 PM EST
It's taken Mike Scioscia's team until nearly July to reach the top of the AL West standings, as the Angels battle the disappointing Diamondbacks. The Rangers have been leading the division for the duration of the season, but the Halos have slowly returned to healthy form, as John Lackey takes the mound this afternoon.
Lackey missed the first seven weeks of the season with shoulder problems, but the Angels right-hander has failed to regain his ace form that he is accustomed to. Lackey has delivered three quality starts in seven trips to the mound this season (including the two-pitch effort in his season debut against the Rangers). Lackey has gone deep into games recently, pitching into the seventh inning or later in six of his last seven starts. Interleague play has been kind to Lackey, as the Halos have won 18 of Lackey's 25 career starts against the NL. The 'under' has also been consistent in Lackey's IL outings, hitting in 17 of 22 games.
Doug Davis may have the best ERA numbers for an eight-loss pitcher in baseball. The veteran southpaw owns an ERA of 3.34, despite a 3-8 record, and 4-11 team record in Davis' 15 starts. Davis has won just one of six home starts, while the D-Backs have scored three runs or less in five of his eight trips to the hill at Chase Field.
The Angels have won nine of their last eleven on the road against left-handed starting pitchers, but have faced right-handed starters in seven of their last eight games heading into Saturday's action.
Lackey and the Angels are road 'chalk' for the second straight game against the D-Backs, at $1.25. LVSC lists the total at 9, as the temperatures are expected to reach the 100's in Phoenix on Saturday.
Looking ahead to Saturday night's action:
Marlins righty Chris Volstad has been money on the road in his short career. Volstad, despite losing to the Red Sox in his last road start, has won nine of his 13 career away outings as the Fish take on the Rays at Tropicana Field. The 'under' has also been reliable in Volstad's road ventures, cashing in nine times.
The Subway Series continues from Citi Field, as A.J. Burnett tries to beat the Mets for the second time in two weeks after tossing seven scoreless innings in a 15-0 victory. Problem is for Burnett, the Yankees can't win when the righty pitches on the road, dropping four of his last five starts away from the Bronx. Six of Burnett's last nine starts have finished 'under' the total, while the Yanks have surprisingly scored three runs or less six times in this stretch.
As the countdown continues for the return of Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers lineup, L.A. will have a nice test Saturday night, facing Mariners ace Felix Hernandez. King Felix has been lights out recently, as the M's have won five of his last six starts. Hernandez has allowed five earned runs in this span, while pitching into the seventh or later in each outing. Seattle is 7-2 in its last nine Interleague games heading into Friday's action, boosting the M's over .500 on the season.
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CRAIG TRAPP COMP PLAY
Betting Trends
-BOS are 9-2 in their last 11 road games.
-Red Sox are 13-3 in Wakefields last 16 interleague starts.
-Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games.
-Braves are 1-5 in Vazquezs last 6 starts.
-Red Sox are 5-1 in the last 6 head to head meetings.
Not sure how ATL is favored in this matchup as Wakefield is the better pitcher and BOS has a much better lineup. Either way we will take the extra juice here and will love it all the way to the bank. Wakefield looks to be third pitcher in league to get 10 wins. Last start was verse this same ATL team and he got a no decision but once again he was dependable. Wakefield gives BOS almost the same start every time out 6-7 innings allowing only 3 runs average. That is all this offensive powerhouse needs as they average nearly 6.5 runs per game on offense. ATL on the other hand turns to Vasquez who has only won one game in over last month. Even worse for his is his record vs BOS in his career. Vazquez has lost six times in his nine previous starts against them. In the last two, the right-hander has allowed 12 runs in 11 2/3 innings. Look for the underdog Red Sox to win easy. SCORE BOS 7 - ATL 3
Betting Trends
-BOS are 9-2 in their last 11 road games.
-Red Sox are 13-3 in Wakefields last 16 interleague starts.
-Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games.
-Braves are 1-5 in Vazquezs last 6 starts.
-Red Sox are 5-1 in the last 6 head to head meetings.
Not sure how ATL is favored in this matchup as Wakefield is the better pitcher and BOS has a much better lineup. Either way we will take the extra juice here and will love it all the way to the bank. Wakefield looks to be third pitcher in league to get 10 wins. Last start was verse this same ATL team and he got a no decision but once again he was dependable. Wakefield gives BOS almost the same start every time out 6-7 innings allowing only 3 runs average. That is all this offensive powerhouse needs as they average nearly 6.5 runs per game on offense. ATL on the other hand turns to Vasquez who has only won one game in over last month. Even worse for his is his record vs BOS in his career. Vazquez has lost six times in his nine previous starts against them. In the last two, the right-hander has allowed 12 runs in 11 2/3 innings. Look for the underdog Red Sox to win easy. SCORE BOS 7 - ATL 3
Rob Vinciletti
Bonus Play
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays:
Total 10 ov+100
On Saturday the Bonus Play is over the total in the Philies-Bluejays game.Rotation numbers 903/4 at 1:05 eastern.This game projects to be a high scoring affair here today.The Phillies have gone over 9 of 12 times on Saturday and 7 of 10 when they are a road favorite in this range.Toronto has gone over 10 of 15 times in the interleague sets so far this year.Looking at todays pitching matchup we see both teams throwing young leftys who have struggled this year.For Toronto its B.Mills.In his outing last week in Philly he had trouble with the potent Philly lineup allowing 4 runs in 3+innings on 6 hits 2 of them homeruns.The Phillies have J.A.Happ on the mound and he has struggled with a 5.82 era in his last 3 starts.Both these teams hit leftys very well.Philly averages 5.6 runs and Toronto 5.1.Both hitting nearly .290.On Saturday night I have an interleague dog of the year backed by a 100% system that leads a Strong Saturday card.
For the Bonus Play take the over in the Philly-Toronto game bol.
Bonus Play
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays:
Total 10 ov+100
On Saturday the Bonus Play is over the total in the Philies-Bluejays game.Rotation numbers 903/4 at 1:05 eastern.This game projects to be a high scoring affair here today.The Phillies have gone over 9 of 12 times on Saturday and 7 of 10 when they are a road favorite in this range.Toronto has gone over 10 of 15 times in the interleague sets so far this year.Looking at todays pitching matchup we see both teams throwing young leftys who have struggled this year.For Toronto its B.Mills.In his outing last week in Philly he had trouble with the potent Philly lineup allowing 4 runs in 3+innings on 6 hits 2 of them homeruns.The Phillies have J.A.Happ on the mound and he has struggled with a 5.82 era in his last 3 starts.Both these teams hit leftys very well.Philly averages 5.6 runs and Toronto 5.1.Both hitting nearly .290.On Saturday night I have an interleague dog of the year backed by a 100% system that leads a Strong Saturday card.
For the Bonus Play take the over in the Philly-Toronto game bol.
Robbie Gainous
Bonus Play
Minnesota Twins vs. St.Louis Cardinals:
Minnesota Twins -110
The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting a three-game interleague set against the Minnesota Twins at Bush Stadium this weekend. The Cards lost game one to the Twins on Friday night 3 to 1 and will want to bounce back from that loss but that may be too tall an order for this Cardinals team on Saturday. St. Louis is facing a Twins team that is 53-18 W/L their last seventy-one interleague games overall. The Twins are 26-7 W/L their last thirty-three interleague games versus teams with a winning record including 8-2 W/L on the road in that situation. More bad news for the Cards as the Twins will send right-hander Kevin Slowey to the bump who is a perfect 7-0 W/L his last seven interleague starts and 10-2 W/L overall on the season. Minnesota’s bullpen has also been solid on the highway with eight chances and seven saves for 87.5 percent with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.149. The Cards will counter with Todd Wellemeyer who has a record of 6-7 W/L overall on the season with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.645. When Wellemeyer takes this hill at home his record is 3-5 W/L with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.627. St. Louis is 1-6 W/L their last seven when Wellemeyer is installed as a home underdog and 1-6 W/L when he takes the hill after the team has suffered a loss in their last game. Our TPR (Team Performance Ratings) Index projects a Twins win on Saturday by 1.6 runs and our Math Model also favors the visitor with a two run victory. So lay the short price with the Twins as they grab the second game of this three-game set to ensure a series win.
Graded Selection: 2* Minnesota Twins 5 St. Louis Cardinals 3
Bonus Play
Minnesota Twins vs. St.Louis Cardinals:
Minnesota Twins -110
The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting a three-game interleague set against the Minnesota Twins at Bush Stadium this weekend. The Cards lost game one to the Twins on Friday night 3 to 1 and will want to bounce back from that loss but that may be too tall an order for this Cardinals team on Saturday. St. Louis is facing a Twins team that is 53-18 W/L their last seventy-one interleague games overall. The Twins are 26-7 W/L their last thirty-three interleague games versus teams with a winning record including 8-2 W/L on the road in that situation. More bad news for the Cards as the Twins will send right-hander Kevin Slowey to the bump who is a perfect 7-0 W/L his last seven interleague starts and 10-2 W/L overall on the season. Minnesota’s bullpen has also been solid on the highway with eight chances and seven saves for 87.5 percent with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.149. The Cards will counter with Todd Wellemeyer who has a record of 6-7 W/L overall on the season with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.645. When Wellemeyer takes this hill at home his record is 3-5 W/L with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.627. St. Louis is 1-6 W/L their last seven when Wellemeyer is installed as a home underdog and 1-6 W/L when he takes the hill after the team has suffered a loss in their last game. Our TPR (Team Performance Ratings) Index projects a Twins win on Saturday by 1.6 runs and our Math Model also favors the visitor with a two run victory. So lay the short price with the Twins as they grab the second game of this three-game set to ensure a series win.
Graded Selection: 2* Minnesota Twins 5 St. Louis Cardinals 3
Marc Lawrence
Today’s Free Pick
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox Jun 27, 2009 4:05PM
PICK: Chicago White Sox
REASON FOR PICK: Play On: Chicago White Sox w/Buerhle vs Dempster
Note: The White Sox send Mark Buerhle to the hill at home against Ryan Dempster and the Cubs this afternoon in Game Two of this three game cross-town rivalry. Buerhle enters today's game with 17 wins in his last 21 home team starts. Meanwhile, Dempster has dropped 10 of his last 11 road starts, including each of his last seven in a row. Stay at home with Buerhle and the Pale Hose here today.
We recommend a 1-unit play on the White Sox with Buerhle versus Dempster.
Today’s Free Pick
Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox Jun 27, 2009 4:05PM
PICK: Chicago White Sox
REASON FOR PICK: Play On: Chicago White Sox w/Buerhle vs Dempster
Note: The White Sox send Mark Buerhle to the hill at home against Ryan Dempster and the Cubs this afternoon in Game Two of this three game cross-town rivalry. Buerhle enters today's game with 17 wins in his last 21 home team starts. Meanwhile, Dempster has dropped 10 of his last 11 road starts, including each of his last seven in a row. Stay at home with Buerhle and the Pale Hose here today.
We recommend a 1-unit play on the White Sox with Buerhle versus Dempster.
Jeff Benton
Complimentary Selection
Brutal free-play beat with the Tigers in Houston on Sunday, as the Detroit bullpen blew a 4-3, eighth-inning lead and lost 5-4. For Saturday’s freebie, we’ll back Felix Hernandez and the Mariners down in Hollywood against the Dodgers.
Hernandez isn’t just hot, he’s a raging inferno right now. Over his last six starts, the hard-throwing right-hander is 3-0 with a 1.00 ERA. No, that’s not a misprint: He’s given up exactly five earned runs in 45 innings. During this six-start stretch, the Mariners are 5-1 and Hernandez has dialed up 42 strikeouts against just 13 walks. And check out what King Felix has done on the road this season: 4-1, 1.98 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 39 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings, with Seattle going 6-2. (In his last four on the road – at San Diego, Baltimore, the Angels and Texas – Hernandez has given up just one earned run and 19 hits in 29 2/3 innings).
Perhaps not as impressive but definitely as important, Hernandez – who has been prone to giving up the gopher ball in his career – has surrendered just two home runs in his last eight starts covering 57 2/3 innings.
Tonight, Hernandez lucks out in that he’s not only working in one of the best pitcher’s parks in baseball, but he gets to “dodge” Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez, who has one week remaining on his suspension. Without Ramirez, the Dodgers’ offense hasn’t really missed a beat … except in the home-run department (L.A. ranks in the bottom third of major-league teams in homers).
Another piece of good fortune for Hernandez is his mound counterpart tonight. Journeyman lefty Eric Milton is getting his first start since June 5, and while he’s certainly been surprisingly effective in three starts with L.A. (2-0, 2.45 ERA), he hasn’t pitched past 5 1/3 innings in any of those contests. That’s a big deal, because the Dodgers’ bullpen is overworked.
Finally, despite last night’s loss in L.A., the Mariners have won seven of 10 overall (allowing three runs or fewer in all seven wins) and they’re still 6-3 in the last nine meetings with the Dodgers, including 4-3 in So-Cal. Lay the cheap price with Hernandez, who will twirl another gem and guide Seattle to an easy win.
(based on a 1♦ to a 10♦ Rating)
4♦ SEATTLE
Complimentary Selection
Brutal free-play beat with the Tigers in Houston on Sunday, as the Detroit bullpen blew a 4-3, eighth-inning lead and lost 5-4. For Saturday’s freebie, we’ll back Felix Hernandez and the Mariners down in Hollywood against the Dodgers.
Hernandez isn’t just hot, he’s a raging inferno right now. Over his last six starts, the hard-throwing right-hander is 3-0 with a 1.00 ERA. No, that’s not a misprint: He’s given up exactly five earned runs in 45 innings. During this six-start stretch, the Mariners are 5-1 and Hernandez has dialed up 42 strikeouts against just 13 walks. And check out what King Felix has done on the road this season: 4-1, 1.98 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 39 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings, with Seattle going 6-2. (In his last four on the road – at San Diego, Baltimore, the Angels and Texas – Hernandez has given up just one earned run and 19 hits in 29 2/3 innings).
Perhaps not as impressive but definitely as important, Hernandez – who has been prone to giving up the gopher ball in his career – has surrendered just two home runs in his last eight starts covering 57 2/3 innings.
Tonight, Hernandez lucks out in that he’s not only working in one of the best pitcher’s parks in baseball, but he gets to “dodge” Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez, who has one week remaining on his suspension. Without Ramirez, the Dodgers’ offense hasn’t really missed a beat … except in the home-run department (L.A. ranks in the bottom third of major-league teams in homers).
Another piece of good fortune for Hernandez is his mound counterpart tonight. Journeyman lefty Eric Milton is getting his first start since June 5, and while he’s certainly been surprisingly effective in three starts with L.A. (2-0, 2.45 ERA), he hasn’t pitched past 5 1/3 innings in any of those contests. That’s a big deal, because the Dodgers’ bullpen is overworked.
Finally, despite last night’s loss in L.A., the Mariners have won seven of 10 overall (allowing three runs or fewer in all seven wins) and they’re still 6-3 in the last nine meetings with the Dodgers, including 4-3 in So-Cal. Lay the cheap price with Hernandez, who will twirl another gem and guide Seattle to an easy win.
(based on a 1♦ to a 10♦ Rating)
4♦ SEATTLE
Matt Rivers
Complimentary Play
For Saturday take the coin with the visitors from nearby DC.
Sure Baltimore is a better team than Washington as the Nats have by far the worst record in all of baseball but I still believe that the Nats are semi capable and I don't fully trust Jeremy Guthrie at all right now. Friday night certainly was ugly but Saturday should not be.
The Orioles are an extremely mediocre club overall. When installed as a big-time underdog I don't mind backing Roberts, Markakis, Huff and the boys from Baltimore because they are capable enough but when laying a number like this I have no qualms at all about going against them.
Guthrie's last start against Philadelphia was great but let's be honest here, the righthander has not been good of late and is not the same quality hurler he used to be. In other words one quality start does not show me enough. I therefore can easily see Guthrie get smacked around a bit by Zimmerman, Dunn, Guzman and others and will take my chances backing a decent enough righty in Shairon Martis.
Washington has not been good this season and I'm not going to say otherwise but they are going to win some games as this team is just not that bad, they're really not. Things had snowballed in a bad way early on but of late we have seen improvements, just ask the Yankees, and there are more wins for this team in the near future.
If the Nats win this thing going away I'm not too shocked and that tells it all!
1♦ (out of 5) Nationals
Complimentary Play
For Saturday take the coin with the visitors from nearby DC.
Sure Baltimore is a better team than Washington as the Nats have by far the worst record in all of baseball but I still believe that the Nats are semi capable and I don't fully trust Jeremy Guthrie at all right now. Friday night certainly was ugly but Saturday should not be.
The Orioles are an extremely mediocre club overall. When installed as a big-time underdog I don't mind backing Roberts, Markakis, Huff and the boys from Baltimore because they are capable enough but when laying a number like this I have no qualms at all about going against them.
Guthrie's last start against Philadelphia was great but let's be honest here, the righthander has not been good of late and is not the same quality hurler he used to be. In other words one quality start does not show me enough. I therefore can easily see Guthrie get smacked around a bit by Zimmerman, Dunn, Guzman and others and will take my chances backing a decent enough righty in Shairon Martis.
Washington has not been good this season and I'm not going to say otherwise but they are going to win some games as this team is just not that bad, they're really not. Things had snowballed in a bad way early on but of late we have seen improvements, just ask the Yankees, and there are more wins for this team in the near future.
If the Nats win this thing going away I'm not too shocked and that tells it all!
1♦ (out of 5) Nationals
Jake Timlin
Today's Complimentary Selection
Easy paid winner on the Red Sox last night I like the Nation once again today over Atlanta.
With last night’s win all the Red Sox have done against the Braves is beat them 3 of 4 times this season and 6 of last 7 times the two teams have met. Well with Boston a very solid 11-3 when Wakefield starts this season I expect for the Red Sox to improve to 4-1 this season against Atlanta.
Atlanta, meanwhile, won’t be able to put up much of a fight due to having lost 11 of their last 16 games.
Let’s face it Boston is just better than the Braves and it will continue to show in this today.
(Based on a 1♦ to 5♦ scale)
3♦ Boston Red Sox
Today's Complimentary Selection
Easy paid winner on the Red Sox last night I like the Nation once again today over Atlanta.
With last night’s win all the Red Sox have done against the Braves is beat them 3 of 4 times this season and 6 of last 7 times the two teams have met. Well with Boston a very solid 11-3 when Wakefield starts this season I expect for the Red Sox to improve to 4-1 this season against Atlanta.
Atlanta, meanwhile, won’t be able to put up much of a fight due to having lost 11 of their last 16 games.
Let’s face it Boston is just better than the Braves and it will continue to show in this today.
(Based on a 1♦ to 5♦ scale)
3♦ Boston Red Sox
The Sports Investing Professional
For Saturday just one play on the board. There were a few
totals that might have been worth it but like I've said from the
beginning I'm only interested in what in my estimation is the best
investment opportunity of the day and that takes us right
back to Baltimore. Martis and Guthrie have similar ERA's but
Guthrie has been better lately. Besides, it's the Batimore
offense at home that I'm liking most. Even if Washington gets
5 or 6 it's tough to run the numbers and not see Baltimore near
or into double digits again.
MLB - BALTIMORE ORIOLES -160[LISTED: Martis / Guthrie] 800 / 500
For Saturday just one play on the board. There were a few
totals that might have been worth it but like I've said from the
beginning I'm only interested in what in my estimation is the best
investment opportunity of the day and that takes us right
back to Baltimore. Martis and Guthrie have similar ERA's but
Guthrie has been better lately. Besides, it's the Batimore
offense at home that I'm liking most. Even if Washington gets
5 or 6 it's tough to run the numbers and not see Baltimore near
or into double digits again.
MLB - BALTIMORE ORIOLES -160[LISTED: Martis / Guthrie] 800 / 500
Hot and Cold Bets
By Matt Fargo
VegasInsider
The baseball season is in full swing and Matt Fargo will be examining teams that are hot and teams that are not and how they can make us some money. This week he takes a look at some hot teams that may be providing some good value to play on in the upcoming schedule.
Detroit Tigers 41-31 +7.9 Units
Detroit has been atop the American League Central for most of the season but it is still not running away with anything. The Tigers have a five-game lead over the Twins and a six-game lead over the White Sox which is only a two-game increase from exactly a month ago. Heading into the weekend, Detroit has won seven straight games and for June, it is 13-10 no thanks to two separate four-game losing streaks. Detroit is definitely in good shape and can stretch its lead with a good July as it has 14 division games in the month.
The Tigers are third in the American League with a 4.11 ERA thanks to a starting staff that has posted a 4.08 ERA. Three starters, Edwin Jackson, Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello, all have ERA’s of 3.55 or better and they are a combined 22-11. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.52 which is 22nd in baseball and that is a concern. The offense is hitting .263 which is only 8th in the American League but it has been better of late with a .289 average over its last 10 games.
Following a weekend series at Houston, the Tigers travel to Oakland and then to Minnesota to conclude its nine-game roadtrip. Detroit is 18-20 on the road this season but these are the spots we like to play in the right situations due to the fact we do not have to lay big numbers and in a lot of cases, we can catch them as underdogs. Take away the Tigers 4-10 record against the American League East and they are 37-21 +14 Units against all other teams.
New York Mets 37-34 -0.3 Units
The Mets are anything but hot right now however, we could see a turnaround. New York is just 9-13 in June heading into its weekend series with the Yankees but it is coming off a big series win against the Cardinals and that could provide some much needed momentum going forward. The Mets are hanging close to the Phillies in the National League East and they have been fortunate that Philadelphia is in the midst of a major slump right now. The upcoming schedule is tough but help is on the way.
New York has a 4.11 ERA which is seventh in the National League and it is the bullpen that is leading the way with a 3.44 ERA which is fifth best in all of baseball. The starting pitching has been an issue with a 4.46 ERA and with the exception of Johan Santana and the limited starts from Fernando Nieve, no other starters have an ERA below 4.05. The help on the way mentioned earlier is that John Maine and Oliver Perez are both expected back very shortly. Neither has performed well in their 16 combined starts but a new healthy start for both could do wonders.
The schedule is rough coming up but with that comes good value. After playing the Yankees, the Mets travel to Milwaukee and Philadelphia for back-to-back series with a makeup game against Pittsburgh sandwiched in-between. After that comes a home series with the Dodgers. That is four straight series against playoff contending teams but that means a fair number of underdog and small favorite spots that we can look into to back New York as it looks to turn its season around.
By Matt Fargo
VegasInsider
The baseball season is in full swing and Matt Fargo will be examining teams that are hot and teams that are not and how they can make us some money. This week he takes a look at some hot teams that may be providing some good value to play on in the upcoming schedule.
Detroit Tigers 41-31 +7.9 Units
Detroit has been atop the American League Central for most of the season but it is still not running away with anything. The Tigers have a five-game lead over the Twins and a six-game lead over the White Sox which is only a two-game increase from exactly a month ago. Heading into the weekend, Detroit has won seven straight games and for June, it is 13-10 no thanks to two separate four-game losing streaks. Detroit is definitely in good shape and can stretch its lead with a good July as it has 14 division games in the month.
The Tigers are third in the American League with a 4.11 ERA thanks to a starting staff that has posted a 4.08 ERA. Three starters, Edwin Jackson, Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello, all have ERA’s of 3.55 or better and they are a combined 22-11. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.52 which is 22nd in baseball and that is a concern. The offense is hitting .263 which is only 8th in the American League but it has been better of late with a .289 average over its last 10 games.
Following a weekend series at Houston, the Tigers travel to Oakland and then to Minnesota to conclude its nine-game roadtrip. Detroit is 18-20 on the road this season but these are the spots we like to play in the right situations due to the fact we do not have to lay big numbers and in a lot of cases, we can catch them as underdogs. Take away the Tigers 4-10 record against the American League East and they are 37-21 +14 Units against all other teams.
New York Mets 37-34 -0.3 Units
The Mets are anything but hot right now however, we could see a turnaround. New York is just 9-13 in June heading into its weekend series with the Yankees but it is coming off a big series win against the Cardinals and that could provide some much needed momentum going forward. The Mets are hanging close to the Phillies in the National League East and they have been fortunate that Philadelphia is in the midst of a major slump right now. The upcoming schedule is tough but help is on the way.
New York has a 4.11 ERA which is seventh in the National League and it is the bullpen that is leading the way with a 3.44 ERA which is fifth best in all of baseball. The starting pitching has been an issue with a 4.46 ERA and with the exception of Johan Santana and the limited starts from Fernando Nieve, no other starters have an ERA below 4.05. The help on the way mentioned earlier is that John Maine and Oliver Perez are both expected back very shortly. Neither has performed well in their 16 combined starts but a new healthy start for both could do wonders.
The schedule is rough coming up but with that comes good value. After playing the Yankees, the Mets travel to Milwaukee and Philadelphia for back-to-back series with a makeup game against Pittsburgh sandwiched in-between. After that comes a home series with the Dodgers. That is four straight series against playoff contending teams but that means a fair number of underdog and small favorite spots that we can look into to back New York as it looks to turn its season around.
Vegas Experts
Can the Cubs beat the White Sox again?
Which Way Does The Wind Blow?
The Cubs and White Sox continue a weekend set Saturday afternoon in the 4th installment of Northside vs. Southside this year. The Cubs enter with a two games to one edge having taken yesterday's series opener 5-4 thanks to a three-run homer from catcher Geovany Soto, who is officially now smoking both on and off the field (wink, wink). The Cubbies will be underdogs Saturday afternoon, a role that has been unkind to Lou Piniella and company in 2009. They are just 2-12 when not favored by the oddsmakers and making matters worse is starter Ryan Dempster's 1-8 team start record in road games this season. White Sox lefty Mark Buehrle has an incredible 20-3 TSR at home on Saturday.
Can the Cubs beat the White Sox again?
Which Way Does The Wind Blow?
The Cubs and White Sox continue a weekend set Saturday afternoon in the 4th installment of Northside vs. Southside this year. The Cubs enter with a two games to one edge having taken yesterday's series opener 5-4 thanks to a three-run homer from catcher Geovany Soto, who is officially now smoking both on and off the field (wink, wink). The Cubbies will be underdogs Saturday afternoon, a role that has been unkind to Lou Piniella and company in 2009. They are just 2-12 when not favored by the oddsmakers and making matters worse is starter Ryan Dempster's 1-8 team start record in road games this season. White Sox lefty Mark Buehrle has an incredible 20-3 TSR at home on Saturday.
Trend Report
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1:07 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
1:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ST. LOUIS
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
4:10 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
4:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. ARIZONA
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
LA Angels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. HOUSTON
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. PITTSBURGH
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BALTIMORE
Washington is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
7:08 PM
FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
8:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. TEXAS
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
9:05 PM
COLORADO vs. OAKLAND
Colorado is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Colorado is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
10:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA DODGERS
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
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1:07 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
1:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ST. LOUIS
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
4:10 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
4:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. ARIZONA
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
LA Angels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. HOUSTON
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. PITTSBURGH
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BALTIMORE
Washington is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
7:08 PM
FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. NY METS
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
8:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. TEXAS
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
9:05 PM
COLORADO vs. OAKLAND
Colorado is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Colorado is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
10:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA DODGERS
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
WNBA LONG SHEET
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Saturday, June 27
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ATLANTA (3 - 4) at CONNECTICUT (3 - 3) - 6/27/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW YORK (2 - 4) at INDIANA (4 - 2) - 6/27/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (6 - 3) at MINNESOTA (5 - 3) - 6/27/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 111-82 ATS (+20.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (4 - 2) at CHICAGO (4 - 3) - 6/27/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 162-211 ATS (-70.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 98-134 ATS (-49.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 80-108 ATS (-38.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 118-151 ATS (-48.1 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 103-134 ATS (-44.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, June 27
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ATLANTA (3 - 4) at CONNECTICUT (3 - 3) - 6/27/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW YORK (2 - 4) at INDIANA (4 - 2) - 6/27/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PHOENIX (6 - 3) at MINNESOTA (5 - 3) - 6/27/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 111-82 ATS (+20.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (4 - 2) at CHICAGO (4 - 3) - 6/27/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 162-211 ATS (-70.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 98-134 ATS (-49.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 80-108 ATS (-38.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 118-151 ATS (-48.1 Units) in May, June, or July games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 103-134 ATS (-44.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
