WNBA LONG SHEET
Thursday, July 9
LOS ANGELES (3 - 6) at NEW YORK (3 - 6) - 7/9/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SACRAMENTO (3 - 8) at SEATTLE (7 - 4) - 7/9/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
SEATTLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) on Thursday since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Thursday, July 9
LOS ANGELES (3 - 6) at NEW YORK (3 - 6) - 7/9/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SACRAMENTO (3 - 8) at SEATTLE (7 - 4) - 7/9/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in road games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
SEATTLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) on Thursday since 1997.
SACRAMENTO is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
CFL DUNKEL
Week 2
Edmonton at Montreal
The Alouettes look to build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 home games. Montreal is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has Montreal favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-7). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Game 401-402: Edmonton at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.449; Montreal 119.902
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 7 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Montreal by 7; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-7); Under
Week 2
Edmonton at Montreal
The Alouettes look to build on their 5-2 ATS record in their last 7 home games. Montreal is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has Montreal favored by 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-7). Here are all of this week's CFL picks.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Game 401-402: Edmonton at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 112.449; Montreal 119.902
Dunkel Line: Montreal by 7 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Montreal by 7; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-7); Under
CFL LONG SHEET
Week 2
Thursday, July 9
EDMONTON (1 - 0) at MONTREAL (1 - 0) - 7/9/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Week 2
Thursday, July 9
EDMONTON (1 - 0) at MONTREAL (1 - 0) - 7/9/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Craig Trapp
MLB | Jul 09
Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox
-1½+100 at JAMAICA > 13h.
Betting Trends
-Royals are 7-18 in their last 25 road games.
-Royals are 1-4 in Hochevars last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
-Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
-Royals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.
BOS -1.5 (+100) Boston has dominated the Royals over the past few years going 15-7 the last three years!! Even better at home they swept KC last year and in each game they won by an average of over 4 runs per game. KC is much improved this year but they just are not good enough to deal with the best team in all of baseball. Penny goes for BOS today and if he repeats his dominating performance (6 innings 2 ER) of last game BOS can rest assured they will win easy. For KC they turn to Hochevars and hope that he can have a once in a lifetime performance. But more likely he will go 6 innings and give up 4 ER. The bullpen of KC then will give up 2 more runs as BOSTON's bullpen seals the win without allowing a run. SCORE BOS 6 - KC 0
MLB | Jul 09
Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox
-1½+100 at JAMAICA > 13h.
Betting Trends
-Royals are 7-18 in their last 25 road games.
-Royals are 1-4 in Hochevars last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
-Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
-Royals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.
BOS -1.5 (+100) Boston has dominated the Royals over the past few years going 15-7 the last three years!! Even better at home they swept KC last year and in each game they won by an average of over 4 runs per game. KC is much improved this year but they just are not good enough to deal with the best team in all of baseball. Penny goes for BOS today and if he repeats his dominating performance (6 innings 2 ER) of last game BOS can rest assured they will win easy. For KC they turn to Hochevars and hope that he can have a once in a lifetime performance. But more likely he will go 6 innings and give up 4 ER. The bullpen of KC then will give up 2 more runs as BOSTON's bullpen seals the win without allowing a run. SCORE BOS 6 - KC 0
MLB LONG SHEET
Thursday, July 9
ST LOUIS (46 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (43 - 40) - 2:05 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 21-10 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 132-115 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 132-115 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PARRA is 3-10 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PARRA is 3-9 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)
MANNY PARRA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PARRA is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.603.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)
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CINCINNATI (41 - 41) at PHILADELPHIA (43 - 38) - 7:05 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MOYER is 243-167 (+45.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 470-544 (+46.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 408-489 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 312-355 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-17 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)
MICAH OWINGS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OWINGS is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
JAMIE MOYER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MOYER is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
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LA DODGERS (53 - 30) at NY METS (39 - 43) - 7:10 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HERNANDEZ is 7-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 9-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 25-14 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 53-30 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-30 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-20 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-21 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WOLF is 40-28 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 128-116 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 128-116 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-30 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
RANDY WOLF vs. NY METS since 1997
WOLF is 11-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 18-11 (+8.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-14. (-2.4 units)
LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 9-13 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 10-19 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-12. (+0.5 units)
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WASHINGTON (24 - 57) at HOUSTON (40 - 42) - 8:05 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. RUSS ORTIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 24-57 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-52 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-31 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-54 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-42 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-41 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 126-117 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 122-115 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-43 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORTIZ is 26-12 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ORTIZ is 101-70 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 14-8 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 79-82 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOHN LANNAN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LANNAN is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.706.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)
RUSS ORTIZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ORTIZ is 11-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-8. (+0.6 units)
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ATLANTA (40 - 43) at COLORADO (44 - 39) - 8:40 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 40-43 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 48-74 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-43 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 77-90 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-30 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 23-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 154-139 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-25 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 35-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+1.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
AARON COOK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
COOK is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)
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FLORIDA (43 - 42) at ARIZONA (35 - 49) - 9:40 PM
ANDREW MILLER (L) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 127-119 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 75-56 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-21 (+21.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 123-114 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 89-87 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 35-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-28 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-18 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 35-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 25-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-15 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 35-55 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
ANDREW MILLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.017.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. FLORIDA since 1997
PETIT is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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SAN DIEGO (35 - 48) at SAN FRANCISCO (46 - 37) - 10:15 PM
JOSH GEER (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 98-146 (-44.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 40-81 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-38 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 98-146 (-44.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 68-108 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-67 (-25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-13 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-25 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-56 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-2 (+3.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
JOSH GEER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GEER is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LINCECUM is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.43 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.7 units)
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TORONTO (43 - 42) at TAMPA BAY (45 - 39) - 12:08 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 56-68 (-36.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 1-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 150-112 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-40 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 63-45 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-9 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 90-43 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-49 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 108-67 (+34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 51-20 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 52-36 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 55-44 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HALLADAY is 109-48 (+37.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season. (Under=+4.0 Units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HALLADAY is 11-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 17-9 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-11. (+1.5 units)
DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY YANKEES (49 - 34) at MINNESOTA (43 - 41) - 1:10 PM
ALFREDO ACEVES (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
ALFREDO ACEVES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
R.A. DICKEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (33 - 51) at CHI WHITE SOX (43 - 40) - 2:05 PM
DAVID HUFF (L) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 33-51 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-49 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-45 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-26 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 133-116 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 76-48 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 64-45 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 126-93 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-30 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-47 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-4 (+2.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
DAVID HUFF vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUFF is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RICHARD is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.43 and a WHIP of 1.650.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (36 - 47) at BOSTON (50 - 33) - 7:10 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 63-110 (-34.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-92 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 85-41 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 46-26 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 66-35 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. BOSTON since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.799.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
BRAD PENNY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PENNY is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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TEXAS (46 - 36) at SEATTLE (43 - 40) - 10:10 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 43-40 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 40-36 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 46-36 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 15-7 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-61 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-7 (+13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-25 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 45-34 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 34-24 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 86-77 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 67-98 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-99 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-0 (+5.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TOMMY HUNTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-9 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 5-13 (-13.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.6 units)
Thursday, July 9
ST LOUIS (46 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (43 - 40) - 2:05 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. MANNY PARRA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 21-10 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 132-115 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 132-115 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-11 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PARRA is 3-10 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PARRA is 3-9 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PINEIRO is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)
MANNY PARRA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PARRA is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.603.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)
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CINCINNATI (41 - 41) at PHILADELPHIA (43 - 38) - 7:05 PM
MICAH OWINGS (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MOYER is 243-167 (+45.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 470-544 (+46.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 408-489 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 312-355 (+32.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-17 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)
MICAH OWINGS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
OWINGS is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
JAMIE MOYER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MOYER is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
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LA DODGERS (53 - 30) at NY METS (39 - 43) - 7:10 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HERNANDEZ is 7-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 9-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 25-14 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 53-30 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-30 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-20 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-21 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WOLF is 40-28 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 128-116 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 128-116 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-30 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
RANDY WOLF vs. NY METS since 1997
WOLF is 11-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 18-11 (+8.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-14. (-2.4 units)
LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 9-13 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 10-19 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-12. (+0.5 units)
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WASHINGTON (24 - 57) at HOUSTON (40 - 42) - 8:05 PM
JOHN LANNAN (L) vs. RUSS ORTIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 24-57 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-52 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-31 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-54 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-42 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-41 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 126-117 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 122-115 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-43 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORTIZ is 26-12 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ORTIZ is 101-70 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 14-8 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 79-82 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOHN LANNAN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LANNAN is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.706.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)
RUSS ORTIZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ORTIZ is 11-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-8. (+0.6 units)
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ATLANTA (40 - 43) at COLORADO (44 - 39) - 8:40 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. AARON COOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 40-43 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 48-74 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-43 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 77-90 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-30 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 23-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 154-139 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-25 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 35-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+1.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
AARON COOK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
COOK is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)
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FLORIDA (43 - 42) at ARIZONA (35 - 49) - 9:40 PM
ANDREW MILLER (L) vs. YUSMEIRO PETIT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 127-119 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 75-56 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 33-21 (+21.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 123-114 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 89-87 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 35-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-28 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-18 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 35-49 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 25-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-15 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 35-55 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against FLORIDA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
ANDREW MILLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.017.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
YUSMEIRO PETIT vs. FLORIDA since 1997
PETIT is 1-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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SAN DIEGO (35 - 48) at SAN FRANCISCO (46 - 37) - 10:15 PM
JOSH GEER (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 98-146 (-44.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 40-81 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-38 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 98-146 (-44.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 68-108 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-67 (-25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-13 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-25 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-56 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-2 (+3.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
JOSH GEER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GEER is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TIM LINCECUM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LINCECUM is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.43 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.7 units)
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TORONTO (43 - 42) at TAMPA BAY (45 - 39) - 12:08 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 56-68 (-36.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 1-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 150-112 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-40 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 63-45 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-9 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 90-43 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-49 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 108-67 (+34.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 51-20 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 52-36 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 55-44 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HALLADAY is 109-48 (+37.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season. (Under=+4.0 Units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HALLADAY is 11-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 17-9 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-11. (+1.5 units)
DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY YANKEES (49 - 34) at MINNESOTA (43 - 41) - 1:10 PM
ALFREDO ACEVES (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
ALFREDO ACEVES vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
R.A. DICKEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DICKEY is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (33 - 51) at CHI WHITE SOX (43 - 40) - 2:05 PM
DAVID HUFF (L) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 33-51 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-49 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-45 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-26 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 133-116 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 76-48 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 64-45 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 126-93 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-30 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 73-47 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-4 (+2.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
DAVID HUFF vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUFF is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RICHARD is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.43 and a WHIP of 1.650.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (36 - 47) at BOSTON (50 - 33) - 7:10 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 63-110 (-34.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-92 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 85-41 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 46-26 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 66-35 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. BOSTON since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.799.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
BRAD PENNY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PENNY is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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TEXAS (46 - 36) at SEATTLE (43 - 40) - 10:10 PM
TOMMY HUNTER (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 43-40 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 40-36 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 46-36 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 15-7 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-61 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-7 (+13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-25 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 45-34 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 34-24 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 86-77 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 67-98 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-99 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-0 (+5.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TOMMY HUNTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-9 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 5-13 (-13.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.6 units)
MLB WRITE-UP
Thursday, July 9
Hot Pitchers
-- Owings is 2-0, 2.13 in his last two starts, but Reds are 2-6 when he starts on the road. Moyer is 3-0, 3.12 in his last three starts.
-- Wolf has a 3.08 RA in his last five starts; Dodgers are 8-3 in his last eleven outings.
-- Lannan is 4-0, 2.80 in his last six starts.
-- Hanson is 4-0, 0.90 in his last five starts. Cook is 5-0, 2.20 in his last six outings.
-- Lincecum is 5-1, 1.98 in his last six starts, and hasn't allowed a run in his last 23 innings on the mound.
-- Twins won five of last six Liriano starts (2-0, 3.79 in last three).
-- Huff is 2-0, 2.07 in his last two road starts.
-- Royals won Hochevar's last three starts (2-0, 2.70). Penny has a 2.51 RA in his last five starts.
-- FHernandez is 3-0, 1.56 in his last seven starts. Hunter is 1-1, 3.18 in his three starts this season.
Cold Pitchers
-- Parra was 0-4, 13.92 in his last five starts before getting sent to AAA where he had an ERA under 3.00, so he's back. Pineiro is 2-9, 4.39 in his last 12 starts.
-- Mets lost last five LHernandez starts (0-3, 6.44).
-- Astros lost last four Ortiz starts (0-2, 5.54).
-- Miller is 0-4, 6.85 in his last four road starts. Petit is 0-3, 8.42 in six starts this season.
-- Padres are 0-6 on the road when Geer starts (0-2, 7.60).
-- Price is 1-3, 10.42 in his last four starts. Toronto lost Halladay's last three starts (0-1, 4.50).
-- Aceves is making first '09 start; he was 1-0, 2.40 in four starts LY.
-- Richard is 1-3, 7.31 in his last seven starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies won five of their last six games.
-- Dodgers are 14-8 in their last 22 road games.
-- Astros are 16-9 in their last 25 home games.
-- Rockies won 14 of their last 18 home games.
-- Giants are 16-6 in their last 22 home games.
-- Rays won 18 of their last 21 home games.
-- White Sox won six of their last seven home games.
-- Bronx Bombers won 12 of their last 14 games.
-- Red Sox won three of their last four games.
-- Rangers won seven of their last eight games, scoring 58 runs. Mariners are 13-8 in their last twenty-one games.
Cold Teams
-- Reds lost ten of their last fourteen road games.
-- Mets lost nine of their last 14 home games.
-- Brewers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Nationals lost 21 of their last 25 road games.
-- Braves are 5-9 in last 14 road games, but won last two.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last eleven home games. Marlins lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Padres lost seven of their last eight games overall.
-- Blue Jays lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 road games.
-- Indians lost 16 of their last 20 games.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last eleven games.
Totals
-- Under is 5-0 in Parra's starts at Miller Park.
-- Seven of Phillies' last eight home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Dodgers' last seven road games.
-- Under is 9-1-2 in last twelve games at Minute Maid Park.
-- Nine of last eleven Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-5 in Arizona's last sixteen home games.
-- Four of Geer's last five road starts went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Richard's last four starts.
-- Under is 15-5-1 in last twenty-one games at Fenway Park.
-- Six of last seven FHernandez starts stayed under the total.
Thursday, July 9
Hot Pitchers
-- Owings is 2-0, 2.13 in his last two starts, but Reds are 2-6 when he starts on the road. Moyer is 3-0, 3.12 in his last three starts.
-- Wolf has a 3.08 RA in his last five starts; Dodgers are 8-3 in his last eleven outings.
-- Lannan is 4-0, 2.80 in his last six starts.
-- Hanson is 4-0, 0.90 in his last five starts. Cook is 5-0, 2.20 in his last six outings.
-- Lincecum is 5-1, 1.98 in his last six starts, and hasn't allowed a run in his last 23 innings on the mound.
-- Twins won five of last six Liriano starts (2-0, 3.79 in last three).
-- Huff is 2-0, 2.07 in his last two road starts.
-- Royals won Hochevar's last three starts (2-0, 2.70). Penny has a 2.51 RA in his last five starts.
-- FHernandez is 3-0, 1.56 in his last seven starts. Hunter is 1-1, 3.18 in his three starts this season.
Cold Pitchers
-- Parra was 0-4, 13.92 in his last five starts before getting sent to AAA where he had an ERA under 3.00, so he's back. Pineiro is 2-9, 4.39 in his last 12 starts.
-- Mets lost last five LHernandez starts (0-3, 6.44).
-- Astros lost last four Ortiz starts (0-2, 5.54).
-- Miller is 0-4, 6.85 in his last four road starts. Petit is 0-3, 8.42 in six starts this season.
-- Padres are 0-6 on the road when Geer starts (0-2, 7.60).
-- Price is 1-3, 10.42 in his last four starts. Toronto lost Halladay's last three starts (0-1, 4.50).
-- Aceves is making first '09 start; he was 1-0, 2.40 in four starts LY.
-- Richard is 1-3, 7.31 in his last seven starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies won five of their last six games.
-- Dodgers are 14-8 in their last 22 road games.
-- Astros are 16-9 in their last 25 home games.
-- Rockies won 14 of their last 18 home games.
-- Giants are 16-6 in their last 22 home games.
-- Rays won 18 of their last 21 home games.
-- White Sox won six of their last seven home games.
-- Bronx Bombers won 12 of their last 14 games.
-- Red Sox won three of their last four games.
-- Rangers won seven of their last eight games, scoring 58 runs. Mariners are 13-8 in their last twenty-one games.
Cold Teams
-- Reds lost ten of their last fourteen road games.
-- Mets lost nine of their last 14 home games.
-- Brewers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Nationals lost 21 of their last 25 road games.
-- Braves are 5-9 in last 14 road games, but won last two.
-- Arizona lost seven of its last eleven home games. Marlins lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Padres lost seven of their last eight games overall.
-- Blue Jays lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 road games.
-- Indians lost 16 of their last 20 games.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last eleven games.
Totals
-- Under is 5-0 in Parra's starts at Miller Park.
-- Seven of Phillies' last eight home games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Dodgers' last seven road games.
-- Under is 9-1-2 in last twelve games at Minute Maid Park.
-- Nine of last eleven Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-5 in Arizona's last sixteen home games.
-- Four of Geer's last five road starts went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Richard's last four starts.
-- Under is 15-5-1 in last twenty-one games at Fenway Park.
-- Six of last seven FHernandez starts stayed under the total.
Trend Report
12:08 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
1:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
2:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi White Sox's last 23 games at home
2:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Kansas City is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY METS
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
NY Mets are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Houston
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
8:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
9:40 PM
FLORIDA vs. ARIZONA
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Arizona's last 23 games at home
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games at home
10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Francisco's last 13 games when playing San Diego
12:08 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
1:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
2:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi White Sox's last 23 games at home
2:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Kansas City is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY METS
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
NY Mets are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Houston
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
8:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
9:40 PM
FLORIDA vs. ARIZONA
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Arizona's last 23 games at home
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games at home
10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Francisco's last 13 games when playing San Diego
Hot Lines: Today's best MLB bets
Florida Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks (+112, 9.5)
The Diamondbacks aren't a great team, but they have been very good at one thing this season: scoring runs at home.
Arizona has crossed home plate 204 times in its own backyard, the 11-most in baseball. The team also is batting a respectable .262 BA in their house to go with an MLB-high 100 doubles at home. On the flip side, the team is doing some of its best pitching of the entire season, as it has allowed a total of just 20 runs in its past five games – all wins.
In the other dugout, Florida is just 2-7 in its past three road series and bats a meager .242 BA away from home – the sixth lowest total in the majors.
"Obviously the year has been a little sloppy, so coming out and winning , it's a good sign," Arizona pitcher Doug Davis told the Associated Press. "It looks like we're being more aggressive and starting to care a little bit more and taking pride in this game."
Pick: Arizona +112
Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox (-120, 10)
The White Sox playing the Indians is an interesting paradox for bettors. Chicago has been consistently under the total this season, with an over/under record of 33-48-2. Conversely, Cleveland is one of the best over teams at 45-37-2 over/under.
Making this game even tougher to call, is that in the teams’ 10 meetings this season, five have gone over and five have gone under. And with David Huff (6.06 ERA) taking the mound for Cleveland and Clayton Richard (4.75 ERA) for Chicago, this game won’t exactly be a pitcher’s duel.
Chicago, however, is finally playing well and has won eight of 10. That trend should continue Thursday, but with those two gas cans on the mound, batters should stay loose.
"I think we're playing really well right now," White Sox pitcher John Danks told the Associated Press. "We don't want to get ahead of ourselves. there's still a lot of baseball to be played. But over this past week we've played up to our capabilities. We've been saying all along we're better than what we've been playing like."
Pick: Over 10
Florida Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks (+112, 9.5)
The Diamondbacks aren't a great team, but they have been very good at one thing this season: scoring runs at home.
Arizona has crossed home plate 204 times in its own backyard, the 11-most in baseball. The team also is batting a respectable .262 BA in their house to go with an MLB-high 100 doubles at home. On the flip side, the team is doing some of its best pitching of the entire season, as it has allowed a total of just 20 runs in its past five games – all wins.
In the other dugout, Florida is just 2-7 in its past three road series and bats a meager .242 BA away from home – the sixth lowest total in the majors.
"Obviously the year has been a little sloppy, so coming out and winning , it's a good sign," Arizona pitcher Doug Davis told the Associated Press. "It looks like we're being more aggressive and starting to care a little bit more and taking pride in this game."
Pick: Arizona +112
Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Sox (-120, 10)
The White Sox playing the Indians is an interesting paradox for bettors. Chicago has been consistently under the total this season, with an over/under record of 33-48-2. Conversely, Cleveland is one of the best over teams at 45-37-2 over/under.
Making this game even tougher to call, is that in the teams’ 10 meetings this season, five have gone over and five have gone under. And with David Huff (6.06 ERA) taking the mound for Cleveland and Clayton Richard (4.75 ERA) for Chicago, this game won’t exactly be a pitcher’s duel.
Chicago, however, is finally playing well and has won eight of 10. That trend should continue Thursday, but with those two gas cans on the mound, batters should stay loose.
"I think we're playing really well right now," White Sox pitcher John Danks told the Associated Press. "We don't want to get ahead of ourselves. there's still a lot of baseball to be played. But over this past week we've played up to our capabilities. We've been saying all along we're better than what we've been playing like."
Pick: Over 10
Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
Streaking
Tim Lincecum (San Francisco Giants)
The reigning NL Cy Young winner might soon have to change his own definition for “quality start.”
The dominant right-hander has lasted at least seven innings his past six starts, including three complete games, and has allowed more than two earned runs only once since May 15. Lincecum (9-2, 2.23 ERA) followed up his complete game, two-hit shutout of the Cardinals last month by going seven innings and giving up no runs on three hits against Houston.
All this is terrible news for the Padres, which have scored a league-low 318 runs. But be careful. San Diego is 2-0 against the Giants in Lincecum starts this season.
Tommy Hanson (Atlanta Braves)
The 22-year-old right-hander is wasting no time in becoming one of the rocks of Atlanta’s starting rotation. Hanson (4-0, 2.25 ERA) has improved every single start this season, and barely saw his scoreless innings streak come to a halt last week.
Before allowing a solo home run to Washington’s Adam Dunn, Hanson had thrown 26 straight innings without letting a runner cross home plate. And despite Dunn’s blast, Hanson still managed to only give up one run on three hits in seven innings – his longest outing of the season.
If Hanson can find a way to shut down the Rockies, who rank in the Top 10 in runs scored at home and against right-handed pitchers. he should get even more attention.
Slumping
Manny Parra (Milwaukee Brewers)
Welcome back to the big leagues, Manny.
Demoted last month after allowing 21 earned runs in just 11 1-3 innings in three straight starts, Parra is poised to make his return to the Brew Crew. But the Brewers starting rotation needs all the help it can get.
Parra has a 7.52 ERA with a record of 3-8. But even more troubling is his 1.92 WHIP (walks + hits over innings pitched) as he has walked at least two batters in every start this season.
The best hope for Parra against the Cardinals? Albert Pujols forgets to set his alarm.
"No matter how hard you throw,” Brewers manager Ken Macha told the Associated Press, “if you're throwing in the 90s, 92, 93, and you throw it in the middle of the plate it gets hit.”
David Price (Tampa Bay Rays)
The Ray’s young star appeared to have it figured out after allowing just two hits and an earned run in 6 1-3 innings in a victory over Florida.
But after Texas pounded him for six earned runs in just 1 1-3 innings, in which he walked six batters, last week, the performance against the Marlins looks more and more like an aberration.
Prior to his quality start against the Fish, Price yielded a combined 15 runs and 17 hits in just 11 1-3 innings. And with Toronto on tap, he figures to have a small margin for error.
"I'm embarrassed," Price told the Associated Press. "I can't really put any words on it. I needed to stop the bleeding and I let us down."
Streaking
Tim Lincecum (San Francisco Giants)
The reigning NL Cy Young winner might soon have to change his own definition for “quality start.”
The dominant right-hander has lasted at least seven innings his past six starts, including three complete games, and has allowed more than two earned runs only once since May 15. Lincecum (9-2, 2.23 ERA) followed up his complete game, two-hit shutout of the Cardinals last month by going seven innings and giving up no runs on three hits against Houston.
All this is terrible news for the Padres, which have scored a league-low 318 runs. But be careful. San Diego is 2-0 against the Giants in Lincecum starts this season.
Tommy Hanson (Atlanta Braves)
The 22-year-old right-hander is wasting no time in becoming one of the rocks of Atlanta’s starting rotation. Hanson (4-0, 2.25 ERA) has improved every single start this season, and barely saw his scoreless innings streak come to a halt last week.
Before allowing a solo home run to Washington’s Adam Dunn, Hanson had thrown 26 straight innings without letting a runner cross home plate. And despite Dunn’s blast, Hanson still managed to only give up one run on three hits in seven innings – his longest outing of the season.
If Hanson can find a way to shut down the Rockies, who rank in the Top 10 in runs scored at home and against right-handed pitchers. he should get even more attention.
Slumping
Manny Parra (Milwaukee Brewers)
Welcome back to the big leagues, Manny.
Demoted last month after allowing 21 earned runs in just 11 1-3 innings in three straight starts, Parra is poised to make his return to the Brew Crew. But the Brewers starting rotation needs all the help it can get.
Parra has a 7.52 ERA with a record of 3-8. But even more troubling is his 1.92 WHIP (walks + hits over innings pitched) as he has walked at least two batters in every start this season.
The best hope for Parra against the Cardinals? Albert Pujols forgets to set his alarm.
"No matter how hard you throw,” Brewers manager Ken Macha told the Associated Press, “if you're throwing in the 90s, 92, 93, and you throw it in the middle of the plate it gets hit.”
David Price (Tampa Bay Rays)
The Ray’s young star appeared to have it figured out after allowing just two hits and an earned run in 6 1-3 innings in a victory over Florida.
But after Texas pounded him for six earned runs in just 1 1-3 innings, in which he walked six batters, last week, the performance against the Marlins looks more and more like an aberration.
Prior to his quality start against the Fish, Price yielded a combined 15 runs and 17 hits in just 11 1-3 innings. And with Toronto on tap, he figures to have a small margin for error.
"I'm embarrassed," Price told the Associated Press. "I can't really put any words on it. I needed to stop the bleeding and I let us down."
Lady Luck: Today's WNBA best bets
Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty (-3, 141)
The Sparks have no problem playing defense. But they aren’t good at stopping quality teams or finding a way to keep teams off the scoreboard on the road.
Los Angeles (3-6) welcomed back star Candace Parker last week, but she scored a meager six points in a 104-89 loss to Phoenix. It was the team’s first home loss, not a good sign for a squad that is 0-5 away from the Staples Center and about to embark on a six-game road trip.
The Sparks were ranked third in the league in team defense, allowing 69.88 points a game, but were hammered by the Mercury. Phoenix shot nearly 50 percent from the floor in the second half.
And just before Los Angeles gets ready to face the Liberty, it’s never a good idea to hear a coach sound like he’s rolled up the white flag already.
"I think we need to go 3-3,” Spark coach Michael Cooper told the Los Angeles Times of the upcoming road trip. "It's just about sustaining your defensive effort for 40 minutes.
New York (3-6), meantime, is coming off an 80-64 win over Detroit, one of its most convincing performances of the season.
Pick: Liberty
Sacramento Monarchs at Seattle Storm (-9, 139.5)
Don’t look now, but the Monarchs are…streaking? It’s tough to say that about a 3-8 team, but Sacramento has rattled off two straight wins and appears to be getting several key players back from injury at the same time.
"This team is not willing to make excuses," forward DeMya Walker told the Sacramento Bee. "We know what our record is. … But we're responding to it well, and we're not quitting. Everybody comes ready to work every day, and that's what it's going to take to turn it around. You don't see any droopy faces."
But it will take more than hard work to top the powerhouse Storm (7-4). The team showed its depth last week when Swin Cash led her team to a 66-53 win over the Silver Stars. Cash was money with 18 points and 12 rebounds as star Lauren Jackson struggled to establish herself. Point guard Sue Bird was also big, chipping in 17 points.
The Monarchs might be rapidly improving, but they can’t stop the Storm from bringing the rain.
Pick: Storm
Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty (-3, 141)
The Sparks have no problem playing defense. But they aren’t good at stopping quality teams or finding a way to keep teams off the scoreboard on the road.
Los Angeles (3-6) welcomed back star Candace Parker last week, but she scored a meager six points in a 104-89 loss to Phoenix. It was the team’s first home loss, not a good sign for a squad that is 0-5 away from the Staples Center and about to embark on a six-game road trip.
The Sparks were ranked third in the league in team defense, allowing 69.88 points a game, but were hammered by the Mercury. Phoenix shot nearly 50 percent from the floor in the second half.
And just before Los Angeles gets ready to face the Liberty, it’s never a good idea to hear a coach sound like he’s rolled up the white flag already.
"I think we need to go 3-3,” Spark coach Michael Cooper told the Los Angeles Times of the upcoming road trip. "It's just about sustaining your defensive effort for 40 minutes.
New York (3-6), meantime, is coming off an 80-64 win over Detroit, one of its most convincing performances of the season.
Pick: Liberty
Sacramento Monarchs at Seattle Storm (-9, 139.5)
Don’t look now, but the Monarchs are…streaking? It’s tough to say that about a 3-8 team, but Sacramento has rattled off two straight wins and appears to be getting several key players back from injury at the same time.
"This team is not willing to make excuses," forward DeMya Walker told the Sacramento Bee. "We know what our record is. … But we're responding to it well, and we're not quitting. Everybody comes ready to work every day, and that's what it's going to take to turn it around. You don't see any droopy faces."
But it will take more than hard work to top the powerhouse Storm (7-4). The team showed its depth last week when Swin Cash led her team to a 66-53 win over the Silver Stars. Cash was money with 18 points and 12 rebounds as star Lauren Jackson struggled to establish herself. Point guard Sue Bird was also big, chipping in 17 points.
The Monarchs might be rapidly improving, but they can’t stop the Storm from bringing the rain.
Pick: Storm
CFL WRITE-UP
Thursday, July 9
Edmonton (1-0) @ Montreal (1-0)-- Eskimos (+6) lost 36-26 here LY in CFL semifinals; they beat Winnipeg 19-17 last week, despite being -3 in turnovers and allowing Bombers 162 rushing yards (5.8/carry). Als won 40-27 at Calgary last week, avenging loss in LY's Grey Cup.
Thursday, July 9
Edmonton (1-0) @ Montreal (1-0)-- Eskimos (+6) lost 36-26 here LY in CFL semifinals; they beat Winnipeg 19-17 last week, despite being -3 in turnovers and allowing Bombers 162 rushing yards (5.8/carry). Als won 40-27 at Calgary last week, avenging loss in LY's Grey Cup.
Canadian bacon: CFL Week 2 preview and picks
Thursday, July 9
Edmonton Eskimos (1-0) at Montreal Alouettes (1-0)
In the absence of running back Jesse Lumsden, the American Arkee Whitlock will play his first game in the CFL against the Alouettes, sharing duties with non-import Calvin McCarthy.
Will that be enough to help Ricky Ray and his troops develop the anaemic offence that was deployed last week against the Blue Bombers?
One thing bettors can be sure of, the Eskimos can’t afford to be as sloppy in Montreal against the Als, otherwise they will get an embarrassing beating. Even if the Alouettes are without slotbacks Jamel Richardson and Eric Deslauriers, Anthony Calvillo will rely on their replacements, S.J. Green and Danny Desriveaux, who are both very capable.
Prediction: Montreal -7
Thursday, July 9
Edmonton Eskimos (1-0) at Montreal Alouettes (1-0)
In the absence of running back Jesse Lumsden, the American Arkee Whitlock will play his first game in the CFL against the Alouettes, sharing duties with non-import Calvin McCarthy.
Will that be enough to help Ricky Ray and his troops develop the anaemic offence that was deployed last week against the Blue Bombers?
One thing bettors can be sure of, the Eskimos can’t afford to be as sloppy in Montreal against the Als, otherwise they will get an embarrassing beating. Even if the Alouettes are without slotbacks Jamel Richardson and Eric Deslauriers, Anthony Calvillo will rely on their replacements, S.J. Green and Danny Desriveaux, who are both very capable.
Prediction: Montreal -7
Dave Cokin
(901) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
(902) MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Take "(902) MILWAUKEE BREWERS"
Manny Parra has been a huge disappointment for the Brewers this season. Coming off a very promising rookie campaign, they were counting on big things from the lefty. But he couldn't find the strike zone, lost his confidence and eventually had to be optioned out. Parra is now back with the big club off his best effort of the season, a seven inning whitewash at Round Rock where he gave up just two hits and two walks. Obviously, he wasn't facing Albert Pujols there, and he will here. But with Joel Pineiro on the mound for the Cardinals, I'm willing to give Parra a shot and I'll back the Brewers.
(901) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
(902) MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Take "(902) MILWAUKEE BREWERS"
Manny Parra has been a huge disappointment for the Brewers this season. Coming off a very promising rookie campaign, they were counting on big things from the lefty. But he couldn't find the strike zone, lost his confidence and eventually had to be optioned out. Parra is now back with the big club off his best effort of the season, a seven inning whitewash at Round Rock where he gave up just two hits and two walks. Obviously, he wasn't facing Albert Pujols there, and he will here. But with Joel Pineiro on the mound for the Cardinals, I'm willing to give Parra a shot and I'll back the Brewers.
Jim Feist
(913) SAN DIEGO PADRES
(914) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Take "Under"
You want to talk about lousy offenses? Two of the weakest meet here in San Francisco. The Giants rank 23rd in runs scored, last in on base percentage, while the Padres are last in runs. San Diego starter Josh Geer has a 3.72 ERA his last three starts and for the season isn't walking anyone. The San Diego offense has to face the most dominant young arm in baseball in Tim Lincecum (9-2, 2.23 ERA), who has fanned 141 in 121 innings. His last three starts: 3-0 with a 0.36 ERA! Play the Padres/Giants under the total.
(913) SAN DIEGO PADRES
(914) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Take "Under"
You want to talk about lousy offenses? Two of the weakest meet here in San Francisco. The Giants rank 23rd in runs scored, last in on base percentage, while the Padres are last in runs. San Diego starter Josh Geer has a 3.72 ERA his last three starts and for the season isn't walking anyone. The San Diego offense has to face the most dominant young arm in baseball in Tim Lincecum (9-2, 2.23 ERA), who has fanned 141 in 121 innings. His last three starts: 3-0 with a 0.36 ERA! Play the Padres/Giants under the total.
Gold Cup soccer: Day 6 analysis and predictions
By SHAWN YOUNG
When it comes to numbers, Shawn Young knows what he's talking about. He's a former oddsmaker of European soccer (among other sports) and has his masters in mathematics.
Thursday’s matches are the second round of games in Group C. Reliant Stadium’s retractable roof ensures that the weather in Houston won’t be too bad.
In Sunday’s group games in Oakland, Guadeloupe held on to beat Panama 2-1, and Mexico shuffled past a bad Nicaragua side 2-0. This column’s wallet was previously smitten with Guadeloupe and is now making bedroom eyes at the team. We are Guadeloupe Groupies.
GUADELOUPE (-0.5, -120) vs. NICARAGUA
Guadeloupe found themselves up 2-0 at halftime over Panama and figured they had the game in the bag. Guadeloupe then played an extremely poor second half but hung on to win. Nicaragua was absolutely awful against Mexico and look to live up to their billing as group doormats again.
Guadeloupe will hope to keep their concentration this time, but are once again the right side here if they only have to give up half a goal. Nicaragua has nothing and Guadeloupe has a few players who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and win it singlehandedly.
Fleurival’s 35-yard screamer against Panama will be making the rounds on the “Goals of the Year” shows in December. As a unit, Guadeloupe’s defense is organized enough to shut down whatever Nicaragua comes up with.
Guadeloupe had three players booked in the first game. Nicaragua had two. Neither side has much depth, so the play here could be more cautious. That favors the team with better skills as well - Guadeloupe.
prediction: Guadeloupe 2, Nicaragua 0
MEXICO (-1.5, even) vs. PANAMA
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre could have put forth a lot of excuses for the dismal showing against Nicaragua. The baseball field was uneven. The team is still getting used to playing together. The moon was in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligned with Mars.
Whatever.
Mexico had only four shots on goal despite 60 percent of the possession and Aguirre took it on the chin. This proud program is in crisis.
Panama was a team of two halves against Guadeloupe and found the 2-0 halftime hole too much to get out of. They did show quality late on and can still qualify for the quarterfinals. The first job is to stay onside. Panama was called offside six times on Sunday.
This game shakes out one of two ways. Either Mexico score in the first 15 minutes or they don’t. If they do, Panama will have to come forward and Mexico could bury them 4-0. If Mexico does not score early, they run the risk of imploding.
Panama came out cold against Guadeloupe and since this column is a degenerate dog bettor, we’re going to make a small bet that Panama can hold the fort here.
All too often Mexico get phantom charity calls from officials (the penalty Sunday was suspect). As such we’ll stick to the handicap on Panama instead of getting greedy for a draw or a win.
prediction: Mexico 1, Panama 0
By SHAWN YOUNG
When it comes to numbers, Shawn Young knows what he's talking about. He's a former oddsmaker of European soccer (among other sports) and has his masters in mathematics.
Thursday’s matches are the second round of games in Group C. Reliant Stadium’s retractable roof ensures that the weather in Houston won’t be too bad.
In Sunday’s group games in Oakland, Guadeloupe held on to beat Panama 2-1, and Mexico shuffled past a bad Nicaragua side 2-0. This column’s wallet was previously smitten with Guadeloupe and is now making bedroom eyes at the team. We are Guadeloupe Groupies.
GUADELOUPE (-0.5, -120) vs. NICARAGUA
Guadeloupe found themselves up 2-0 at halftime over Panama and figured they had the game in the bag. Guadeloupe then played an extremely poor second half but hung on to win. Nicaragua was absolutely awful against Mexico and look to live up to their billing as group doormats again.
Guadeloupe will hope to keep their concentration this time, but are once again the right side here if they only have to give up half a goal. Nicaragua has nothing and Guadeloupe has a few players who can take the game by the scruff of the neck and win it singlehandedly.
Fleurival’s 35-yard screamer against Panama will be making the rounds on the “Goals of the Year” shows in December. As a unit, Guadeloupe’s defense is organized enough to shut down whatever Nicaragua comes up with.
Guadeloupe had three players booked in the first game. Nicaragua had two. Neither side has much depth, so the play here could be more cautious. That favors the team with better skills as well - Guadeloupe.
prediction: Guadeloupe 2, Nicaragua 0
MEXICO (-1.5, even) vs. PANAMA
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre could have put forth a lot of excuses for the dismal showing against Nicaragua. The baseball field was uneven. The team is still getting used to playing together. The moon was in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligned with Mars.
Whatever.
Mexico had only four shots on goal despite 60 percent of the possession and Aguirre took it on the chin. This proud program is in crisis.
Panama was a team of two halves against Guadeloupe and found the 2-0 halftime hole too much to get out of. They did show quality late on and can still qualify for the quarterfinals. The first job is to stay onside. Panama was called offside six times on Sunday.
This game shakes out one of two ways. Either Mexico score in the first 15 minutes or they don’t. If they do, Panama will have to come forward and Mexico could bury them 4-0. If Mexico does not score early, they run the risk of imploding.
Panama came out cold against Guadeloupe and since this column is a degenerate dog bettor, we’re going to make a small bet that Panama can hold the fort here.
All too often Mexico get phantom charity calls from officials (the penalty Sunday was suspect). As such we’ll stick to the handicap on Panama instead of getting greedy for a draw or a win.
prediction: Mexico 1, Panama 0
John Deere Classic betting preview and picks
By MATT FARGO - I'm dedicated to improving my clients ability to win
The week before a Major can be a crapshoot on which players are going to tee it up and which players will be taking the week off to rest.
In the case of the week before the British Open Championship, it is pretty cut and dry. Most big name players are going to relax and take their time heading over the pond to Turnberry and the year’s third Major.
That leaves the John Deere Classic with a lack of star power this week but it nonetheless should be a quality tournament.
The tournament is played at the TPC Deere Run which was opened in 2000 and has hosted the event ever since. It is one of the most interesting pieces of land on the PGA Tour based on its rich history and it is also one of the easiest stops on the circuit. It was ranked 39th out of 54 courses in difficulty in 2008, which comes as no surprise considering only five players finished the tournament over par including one amateur.
Only six of the top 50 players in the world are on hand at TPC Deere Run which definitely shows the weakness of the field.
Leading the way is defending champion Kenny Perry (+800), who is ranked second in the FedEx Cup and fourth in the OWGR. He is the favorite but he is not the overwhelming favorite and that unfortunately takes away some of the value of the other players. However, there is still value to be had if bettors choose to go in a different direction.
Perry is the favorite for a reason. He is the highest ranked player in the event and as mentioned, is the defending champion after defeating Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a playoff last year. Perry has been one of the hottest players on tour with wins in five official events since the start of last season. It will be hard to bet against him but there is better value out there and it is never an easy task to win consecutive tournaments (Travelers win two weeks ago).
One player who is overdue for a breakout is Steve Stricker (+1000). Stricker did win once this season, at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in a playoff over Tim Clark and Steve Marino, but he has been so close numerous other times. He has three other top four finishes and in 2009, he has placed in the Top 10 in six of the 12 cuts made. He last played in this event back in 2006, finishing T5 and prior to that he finished T4 in 2004, so he can certainly play this course.
Zach Johnson (+1500) is also a two-time winner on tour this season and he should definitely be in contention again this week. Besides the two victories, Johnson has three other Top 10s this year and is in good form to get the “Deere” off his back. His best finish at the TPC was T20 in 2004 and from 2005 though last year he has finished T36, T33, Cut and T69. Following his missed cut at the U.S. Open, Johnson finished 18th at the Travelers before taking last week off.
If looking for a long shot, look no further than Kevin Sutherland (+4000). While not a household name, Sutherland is playing like he should be. Although his rankings are nothing special (53rd in FedEx Cup points and 60th in OWGR) he is playing quite well. He has made the cut in 15 of 17 events this season and while he has only one Top 10, this place could add to it. At the TPC Deere Run, he has placed eighth, T6 and T5 in three of the last six years, so he could be the horse for the course in a light field.
Recommended plays for the John Deere Classic:
Steve Stricker (+1000) 2 Units
Zach Johnson (+1500) 2 Units
Kevin Sutherland (+4000) 1 Unit
Any winner here gets us a sizable profit as opposed to last week when using Tiger Woods as a safety value (which ultimately worked out) although the Hunter Mahan winning ticket would have been nice.
By MATT FARGO - I'm dedicated to improving my clients ability to win
The week before a Major can be a crapshoot on which players are going to tee it up and which players will be taking the week off to rest.
In the case of the week before the British Open Championship, it is pretty cut and dry. Most big name players are going to relax and take their time heading over the pond to Turnberry and the year’s third Major.
That leaves the John Deere Classic with a lack of star power this week but it nonetheless should be a quality tournament.
The tournament is played at the TPC Deere Run which was opened in 2000 and has hosted the event ever since. It is one of the most interesting pieces of land on the PGA Tour based on its rich history and it is also one of the easiest stops on the circuit. It was ranked 39th out of 54 courses in difficulty in 2008, which comes as no surprise considering only five players finished the tournament over par including one amateur.
Only six of the top 50 players in the world are on hand at TPC Deere Run which definitely shows the weakness of the field.
Leading the way is defending champion Kenny Perry (+800), who is ranked second in the FedEx Cup and fourth in the OWGR. He is the favorite but he is not the overwhelming favorite and that unfortunately takes away some of the value of the other players. However, there is still value to be had if bettors choose to go in a different direction.
Perry is the favorite for a reason. He is the highest ranked player in the event and as mentioned, is the defending champion after defeating Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a playoff last year. Perry has been one of the hottest players on tour with wins in five official events since the start of last season. It will be hard to bet against him but there is better value out there and it is never an easy task to win consecutive tournaments (Travelers win two weeks ago).
One player who is overdue for a breakout is Steve Stricker (+1000). Stricker did win once this season, at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in a playoff over Tim Clark and Steve Marino, but he has been so close numerous other times. He has three other top four finishes and in 2009, he has placed in the Top 10 in six of the 12 cuts made. He last played in this event back in 2006, finishing T5 and prior to that he finished T4 in 2004, so he can certainly play this course.
Zach Johnson (+1500) is also a two-time winner on tour this season and he should definitely be in contention again this week. Besides the two victories, Johnson has three other Top 10s this year and is in good form to get the “Deere” off his back. His best finish at the TPC was T20 in 2004 and from 2005 though last year he has finished T36, T33, Cut and T69. Following his missed cut at the U.S. Open, Johnson finished 18th at the Travelers before taking last week off.
If looking for a long shot, look no further than Kevin Sutherland (+4000). While not a household name, Sutherland is playing like he should be. Although his rankings are nothing special (53rd in FedEx Cup points and 60th in OWGR) he is playing quite well. He has made the cut in 15 of 17 events this season and while he has only one Top 10, this place could add to it. At the TPC Deere Run, he has placed eighth, T6 and T5 in three of the last six years, so he could be the horse for the course in a light field.
Recommended plays for the John Deere Classic:
Steve Stricker (+1000) 2 Units
Zach Johnson (+1500) 2 Units
Kevin Sutherland (+4000) 1 Unit
Any winner here gets us a sizable profit as opposed to last week when using Tiger Woods as a safety value (which ultimately worked out) although the Hunter Mahan winning ticket would have been nice.
