MLB: Top Weekend Power Trends
The final full set of Interleague games is on tap for this weekend, and barring a huge weekend from the National League, 2009 will go down as another that favors the Junior Circuit.
American League teams own a 113-92 record in Interleague play so far, with the Angels (11-4), the Rays (10-5) and the Twins (10-5) having all won at least 10 games heading into their final series'.
This weekend offers intense regional rivalry matchups in Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, and Tampa, plus a straight N.L. battle between the top two teams in the wildcard race.
Here's a look at that action plus some of the Top StatFox Power Trends for you to put to use on your betting tickets.
MILWAUKEE is 30-7 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .315 or worse over the last 3 seasons. The average score was MILWAUKEE 5.3, OPPONENT 2.9 - (Rating = 1*)
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-20 (+18.3 Units) against the money line vs. a mediocre bullpen whose WHIP is 1.450 to 1.550 over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CHI WHITE SOX 5.7, OPPONENT 4.5 - (Rating = 1*)
CLEVELAND is 19-36 (-31.1 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season since 1997. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.1, OPPONENT 4.9 - (Rating = 3*)
PHILADELPHIA is 31-17 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games vs. teams who strand 7.5 or more runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. The average score was PHILADELPHIA 5.5, OPPONENT 4.1 - (Rating = 2*)
WASHINGTON is 18-34 (-16.6 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.0, OPPONENT 5.2 - (Rating = 1*)
KANSAS CITY is 56-34 UNDER (+16.5 Units) as a road underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. The average score was KANSAS CITY 4.2, OPPONENT 4.3 - (Rating = 1*)
NY YANKEES are 6-12 (-8.1 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better this season. The average score was NY YANKEES 5.1, OPPONENT 6.1 - (Rating = 1*)
ATLANTA is 15-28 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games vs. an AL team with an on base percentage of .345 or better since 1997. The average score was ATLANTA 3.5, OPPONENT 4.8 - (Rating = 1*)
TAMPA BAY is 17-3 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games vs. a mediocre bullpen whose WHIP is 1.450 to 1.550 over the last 2 seasons. The average score was TAMPA BAY 6.6, OPPONENT 4.2 - (Rating = 1*)
DETROIT is 12-2 (+10.0 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was DETROIT 5.9, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 1*)
TEXAS is 17-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game this season. The average score was TEXAS 5.1, OPPONENT 3.1 - (Rating = 1*)
MINNESOTA is 17-5 (+14.9 Units) against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was MINNESOTA 5.2, OPPONENT 2.8 - (Rating = 2*)
LA ANGELS are 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in June over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA ANGELS 4.3, OPPONENT 3.7 - (Rating = 1*)
OAKLAND is 9-24 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. The average score was OAKLAND 3.8, OPPONENT 5.4 - (Rating = 1*)
SEATTLE is 15-38 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was SEATTLE 3.4, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 1*)
Carrie Stroup, Gambling911.com
