Royals' O'Sullivan set to face Angels

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08/09/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kansas City Royals newcomer Sean O'Sullivan can get a taste of redemption when he faces his former team, the LA Angels of Anaheim, tonight in the opener of a three-game road series at the Big A.

O'Sullivan was traded from the Halos to Kansas City last month in a deal that sent third baseman Alberto Callaspo to Anaheim. O'Sullivan is already 0-2 with a 6.06 earned run average in three starts with the Royals after going 1-0 in five games (1 start) as an Angel.

The right-hander last pitched in Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Oakland and allowed four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. He hasn't won since beating the New York Yankees with six innings of two-run ball in the Bronx on July 20.

Kansas City could use another six-inning stint from O'Sullivan after getting one out of Kyle Davies in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Seattle in the finale of a three-game series. Davis unfortunately suffered the loss for allowing two runs and five hits with five K's and a pair of walks.

"(Davies) really gave us a chance to win the ballgame if we could score some runs," said Royals manager Ned Yost.

Alex Gordon hit a pinch-hit home run and Mike Aviles drove in the other run for the Royals, who are 2-4 on a nine-game road trip.

The Angels, meanwhile, were aiming for a rare three-game road sweep of the Detroit Tigers over the weekend, but dropped a 9-4 decision in Sunday's series finale at Comerica Park.

Trevor Bell was reached for six runs -- four earned -- and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings to suffer the loss, while Scot Shields yielded three more runs in relief.

"I felt great. The command of my pitches was there, it was just a matter of getting out of that inning," Bell said of his outing. "That's my problem, A couple things happen and it gets to my head too much. It's simple dumb rookie stuff."

Bobby Abreu, Juan Rivera and Jeff Mathis each drove in a run for the Angels, who have now lost four of six and 12 of their last 17 games. The recent slump has pushed the Angels nine games off the lead in the AL West.

Ervin Santana gets the nod for the Angels Monday and had a two-game winning streak stopped his last time out in a 9-7 loss at Baltimore on Wednesday. He was pounded for nine runs and 12 hits in only 3 2/3 innings, falling to 10-8 in 22 starts to go along with a 4.11 earned run average.

The right-hander, who is 2-3 in his past five decisions, lost to Kansas City back on July 3 this season after he gave up four runs through 8 1/3 innings of a 4-2 loss at home. Santana is 4-4 with a 4.47 ERA in nine career starts against the Royals.

Anaheim leads the 2010 series with Kansas City by a 4-3 margin after taking nine of 10 matchups a season ago.

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New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

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Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
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