If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be
animosity aplenty on Monday when the Philadelphia
Phillies and the Washington Nationals meet at
Nationals Park.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter Kyle
Kendrick in this one. Righthander Kendrick is 11-7
this season with a 4.83 ERA.
The Nationals will counter Kendrick with Tim Redding.
Righthander Redding has a 4.54 ERA to go along with a
9-8 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed
as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while
the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Phillies won the back-end of a four-game series
with a 5-3 win over the Cubs last time out, as+120
underdogs. The eight runs fell UNDER the posted
over/under (9.5).
Jayson Werth homered and finished with three RBIs for
the Phillies. Jamie Moyer improved to 12-7 with the
win, and Brad Lidge tossed a scoreless ninth for his
33rd save of the season.
The Nationals scored five runs in the eighth inning to
come back and defeat the Braves 8-4 on Sunday, as +115
underdogs. The 12 runs made it OVER the posted
over/under (8.5).
Aaron Boone smacked a three-run homer and finished
with four RBIs for the Nationals. Garrett Mock tossed
an inning of relief for the win, allowing one hit with
two strikeouts.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Washington has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 75-62 SU
Washington: 52-85 SU
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when
playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when
playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5
games on the road
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5
games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5
games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Washington home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, September 2

The New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers will both
be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at
Miller Park.
Ace lefthander Johan Santana will take the mound for
the Mets to start this game. Santana is 12-7 this
season with a 2.70 ERA.
It'll be ace Ben Sheets toeing the rubber for the
Brewers in this contest. Righthander Sheets is 12-7
with a 3.05 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as
120-moneyline favorites versus the Brewers, while the
game's total has not yet been posted.
The Mets padded an early lead with three runs in the
seventh inning, en route to a 6-2 win over the Marlins
on Sunday. The Mets won that game as -115 favorites,
while the eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under
(9.5).
David Wright went 3-for-5 at the plate with a solo
home run for the Mets. Pedro Martinez tossed six
innings for the win, giving up two runs off seven
hits.
C.C. Sabathia tossed a complete-game one-hitter as the
Brewers completed a three-game sweep with a 7-0
victory over the Pirates on Sunday , as -270
favorites. The seven runs went UNDER the posted
over/under (7.5).
Bill Hall had two hits and drove in two runs to lift
the Brewers at the plate. Sabathia whiffed 11 batters
and improved to 9-0.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 76-61 SU
Milwaukee: 80-56 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing NY Mets are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets's last 13
games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
when playing Milwaukee
NY Mets are 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Mets are 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 13
games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5
games when playing NY Mets
Next up:
Milwaukee home to NY Mets, Tuesday, September 2

The Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins will both
be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle
at Dolphin Stadium.
Mike Hampton will be the starting pitcher for the
Braves on this day. Lefthander Hampton is 2-2 this
season with a 5.85 ERA.
It'll be Josh Johnson toeing the rubber for the
Marlins in this contest. Righthander Johnson is 4-0
with a 3.12 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Marlins listed
as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while
the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Braves dropped an 8-4 decision to the Nationals
last time out, as -125 favorites. The 12 runs made it
OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Yunel Escobar went 2-for-4 at the plate with a
three-run homer for the Braves. Elmer Dessens gave up
five runs in relief and suffered the loss.
The Marlins lost the rubber match 6-2 to the Mets on
Sunday, as +105 underdogs. The eight runs went UNDER
the posted over/under (9.5).
Luis Gonzalez had three hits and drove in one run for
the Marlins. Scott Olsen allowed six runs over 6 1-3
innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 59-78 SU
Florida: 69-68 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 4-6
After playing Washington are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Florida most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
on the road
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing
Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6
games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5
games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida's last 13
games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6
games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6
games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Florida home to Atlanta, Tuesday, September 2

The staff of OffshoreInsiders.com takes a look at the Monday card. With just two games, we will combine trends and the news and notes on the same report. All trends are against the spread except when over/under is specified.

Tennessee-UCLA

Betting notes: UCLA is down to the third-strong quarterback as Patrick Cowan and Ben Olson are out. Kevin Craft who played both at San Diego State and JUCO gets the starting nod. The Bruins have also had numerous on the offensive line.

Brian Gould of ScoresOddsPicks.com says that totals players will want to note that both teams have new quarterbacks and new offensive coordinators. UCLA is much stronger on defense than on offense, Gould adds.

Tennessee is strong in the running game led by Arian Foster, who rushed for 1,193 last year.

Computer trends: The Volunteers are 5-1 their last six on grass. UCLA has covered three in a row to the SEC. UCLA is 20-7 their last 27 at home.

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Fresno-Rutgers

Betting notes: Rutgers begins the post Ray Rice era. Rice was the greatest running back in recent Rutgers history. However, they get back experienced starting quarterback Mike Teel, who threw for a record 20 touchdowns last year and two 1,000 yard receivers Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood.

The Scarlet Knights have huge question marks on the offensive line where they lost three starters.

Computer trends: Bulldogs are 8-19 their last 27 overall and 5-16 on grass. Rutgers is 0-4 their last four on grass. The Scarlet Knights have gone over 8-3 on grass.

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Red-hot Carl Edwards will be looking to take yet another checkered flag when the Sprint Cup Series hits Auto Club Speedway on Sunday.  Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup …

Event of the day . . .

Edwards got past Kyle Busch late in the race last Saturday night to visit victory lane in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol, and he’ll be looking for a similar result on Sunday when he battles his bitter rival once again in the Pepsi 500 at Fontana‘s Auto Club Speedway.

Edwards, who has won the series’ last two events, is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite to win the Pepsi 500 on Sunday, while standings leader Busch is just behind him on that list at 6/1. Jimmie Johnson (7/1), Tony Stewart (8/1), and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8/1) follow those odds leaders, with each of Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, and Jeff Gordon at 12/1.

Clint Bowyer is currently holding down the 12^th and final spot in the Chase standings; he’s pegged at 35/1 odds to win the Pepsi 500. David Ragan, who is 12 points back of Bowyer for that coveted 12^th position, is better regarded by the oddsmakers right now – he’s at 25/1 odds. The Chase gets underway at New Hampshire on September 14.

Betting event of the day…

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Political betting odds…

The Republican National Convention is going to go on in Minneapolis despite impending Hurricane Gustav heading to New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama. Directly or indirectly, how the government and FEMA respond will affect the presidential election. Plus will Fox News, CNN and MSNBC minimize their coverage of the GOP infomercial and concentrate more in Ray Nagin then Sarah Palin and John McCain? Barack Obama is -180 to win the election according to BetUs Sportsbook  

Non-event of the day . . .

There are only two college football games on the Sunday sports schedule, and neither of them involve a ranked team. Kentucky will start their season with a game against Louisville; the Cardinals are 3.5-point favorites with the total at 56 points. As well, Colorado will launch their campaign by taking on Colorado State; the Buffaloes aren’t expected to have much trouble in that game, as they’re listed as 11-point favorites.

Also on the schedule . . .

Derek Lowe (10-11, 3.81) will try to get the better of leading Cy Young candidate Brandon Webb (19-5, 2.96 ERA) when the Dodgers and Diamondback meet on Sunday night. Also on the day’s National League schedule: San Francisco at Cincinnati, the Mets at Florida, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Washington, St. Louis at Houston, Philadelphia at the Cubs, and Colorado at San Diego.

Over in the American League Roy Halladay (16-9, 2.69 ERA) will be gunning for his 17^th win of the year when the Blue Jays play on the road against the Yankees and Andy Pettitte (13-10, 4.37 ERA). Rounding out the Junior Circuit’s Sunday slate: Seattle at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, the White Sox at Boston, Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Texas at the Angels, and Minnesota at Oakland.

Finally, the CFL offers up a single game on Sunday, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, and there are two WNBA games on tap: Seattle at Connecticut, and Detroit at Chicago.

News from the wire . . .

Cowboys defensive back Adam Jones has been reinstated . . .Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd will miss the next couple of weeks with a sprained ankle . . . Titans quarterback Vince Young bruised his thumb on Thursday, but the injury isn’t thought to be serious . . . Notable unsigned NHL players with training camp fast approaching – forwards Mats Sundin, Teemu Selanne, Peter Forsberg, and Brendan Shanahan.

Peek at the future . . .

The Indians’ Cliff Lee (19-2, 2.43 ERA) will be looking to earn his 20^th win of the season when Cleveland hosts the division rival White Sox and John Danks (10-7, 3.30 ERA)  on Monday night . . . the Canadian Football League stages its annual Labour Day contests on Monday, with Edmonton at Calgary (-4.5) at 4:00pm ET, and Toronto at Hamilton (-3) at 7:30pm ET.