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Preview: Mariners (10-12) at Astros (15-7)
Game: 3
Venue: Minute Maid Park
Date: May 02, 2015 7:10 PM EDT

Carefree and confident, the Houston Astros continue to roll.

As Collin McHugh looks to extend the majors' longest active undefeated stretch, the Astros try to win nine straight for the first time in nine seasons Saturday night against the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Jose Altuve had two more hits and Houston (16-7) hit three home runs before hanging on to win for the 12th time in 13 games, 4-3 on Friday.

Tied with Kansas City for the best record in the AL, the Astros can match the club's best 24-game start set in 1980 by recording their first nine-game winning streak since September 2006. Victorious in five straight and nine of 10 against the AL West, Houston is 12-5 within the division.

'They believe,' manager A.J. Hinch said. 'They're getting rewarded tremendously for playing clean baseball, and there's a nice vibe around us. It's fun to come to the ballpark.'

Altuve is 21 for 42 while recording at least two hits in nine straight games, tying a franchise record shared by Jesus Alou (1969) and Billy Hatcher (1987). He's batting .447 in his last nine against the Mariners (10-13).

Almost as hot is center fielder Jake Marisnick, batting .448 with two home runs and six RBIs in his last nine contests.

Houston has won nine consecutive starts by McHugh (3-0, 2.92 ERA) and has gone 12-2 while he's 10-0 with a 2.08 ERA in 14 starts since taking a loss at Miami on July 27.

"I don't put a whole lot of emphasis on winning streaks," McHugh insisted.

What the right-hander wants is to be more effective after allowing three runs and seven hits in each of his last two starts, the first over seven innings in a 6-3 win at Seattle on April 21. McHugh followed by giving up all his runs in the fifth and lasted six while not factoring in the decision of Monday's 9-4 win at San Diego that ended his run of eight straight winning starts.

"Sometimes you've got like a machine gun and sometimes you've got a pocket knife," said McHugh, who has struck out 78, walked 11 and allowed three home runs during his unbeaten run.

McHugh, however, often looked like he used a scissor while going 1-2 with 7.31 ERA at home versus Seattle in 2014.

Nelson Cruz is 1 for 6 with three strikeouts versus McHugh but hit his major league-leading 11th homer for one of the Mariners' two in the ninth Friday. The towering drive hit the train atop Minute Maid Park but didn't help Seattle from dropping the first two of this set after sweeping Texas to open their 10-game trip.

'I'm not going to, after (23) games, say the season is burning,' manager Lloyd McClendon said. ' That's not very responsible."

Cruz is batting .409 with four home runs and 13 RBIs in his last 12 games at Houston.

Taijuan Walker (1-2, 6.86) is 3-0 with a 2.67 ERA in five starts against the Astros, and didn't factor in the decision while giving up one run, four walks and eight strikeouts opposite McHugh last month.

The right-hander allowed 14 runs in 7 1-3 innings to lose his first two starts, but two over 12 1-3 of the last two. Walker yielded an unearned run and one walk in seven innings of Monday's 3-1 victory at Texas for his first win against a team other than the Astros.

Altuve is hitting .385 with two doubles versus Walker.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Mariners at Astros
Thu, Apr 30 Final 2 to 3
Boxscores

GAME 2
Mariners at Astros
Fri, May 1 - 8:10PM EDT
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 3
Mariners at Astros
Sat, May 2 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 4
Mariners at Astros
Sun, May 3 - 2:10PM EDT

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Preview: Athletics (9-14) at Rangers (7-14)
Game: 2
Venue: Globe Life Park in Arlington
Date: May 02, 2015 8:05 PM EDT

The Texas Rangers own the worst record in the AL, but Nick Martinez is looking to build on the best April in the history of the franchise since it relocated 43 years ago.

Martinez tries to help the Rangers end a four-game losing streak Saturday night against the Oakland Athletics.

Texas has dropped nine of 11 after three relievers gave up seven runs in the eighth inning of a 7-5 defeat Friday to open this three-game series.

The only victories over that stretch have come with Martinez (2-0, 0.35 ERA) on the mound, and the Rangers (7-15) have won all four of his starts.

The right-hander compiled the lowest qualifying ERA in April by a Ranger since Tom Cheney had a 0.00 mark in 1963 when the team was the Washington Senators.

It was also the lowest in the majors in April since Roger Clemens' 0.28 ERA in 1991.

"It's been a good month, but it's only April and I've got to carry it on," Martinez said. "The ultimate goal is to finish strong and help this team get to the playoffs."

Martinez has also pitched well against the A's, going 2-1 with a 1.91 ERA in five games - four starts - after tossing seven scoreless innings in a 10-1 win at Oakland on April 9.

Josh Reddick, though, is 4 for 6 in their matchups and is batting .483 with nine RBIs during a nine-game hitting streak.

The Rangers have totaled nine runs in four games since Martinez pitched six scoreless innings in Sunday's 5-4 win in 11 over the Los Angeles Angels.

While Texas' .213 batting average is the lowest in baseball, Prince Fielder continues to do his part. The first baseman leads the team with a .341 average and 11 RBIs after hitting a solo homer and a double Friday.

Fielder is 7 for 15 with four RBIs in the last four meetings with Oakland.

The A's (10-14) are aiming for back-to-back wins for the second time after rookie Mark Canha led off the eighth with a homer on the first pitch before hitting an RBI single when Oakland batted around.

"Any time you win a game that looked like you were going to lose, it gives you some confidence," manager Bob Melvin said.

Canha is 5 for 8 with two homers and five RBIs over the past two games and 6 for 13 with six RBIs in three against Texas.

Oakland hands the ball to Drew Pomeranz, who is 0-2 with a 6.60 ERA in three starts since allowing two hits over seven scoreless innings to beat Seattle in his season debut.

The left-hander gave up five runs - three earned - with three walks in five innings while not figuring in the decision of a 7-6 loss to Houston on Sunday.

Pomeranz (1-2, 4.50) didn't even get to the fifth in his only start against the Rangers, getting pulled with two outs in the fourth while being charged with eight runs in a 14-8 loss in Oakland on June 16.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Athletics at Rangers
Fri, May 1 - 8:05PM EDT
Boxscores

GAME 2
Athletics at Rangers
Sat, May 2 - 8:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Athletics at Rangers
Sun, May 3 - 3:05PM EDT

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Preview: Pirates (12-11) at Cardinals (16-6)
Game: 2
Venue: Busch Stadium
Date: May 02, 2015 2:15 PM EDT

Francisco Liriano has the difficult task of facing a St. Louis Cardinals team that's off to its best start in 71 seasons.

The Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander, however, has shined in his rare appearances in St. Louis and is looking to build on one of his best outings of the season Saturday.

St. Louis is 16-6 for the first time since winning 18 of its first 24 games in 1944 and has claimed nine of those victories in its 11 home contests. The Cardinals defeated Pittsburgh 2-1 in 10 innings Friday for a fourth straight win.

Matt Adams ended the game with a two-out, bases-loaded single and has seven of his team-best 15 RBIs in the last four games. He's also 9 for 18 with a homer and three doubles during the win streak.

"We needed something to happen and he made it happen," manager Mike Matheny said. 'Guys like him, they want to be up in that situation. He's been taking some real good at_bats."

The Cardinals, winners in 13 of 16, have taken 15 of the last 18 home games against Pittsburgh (12-11), including the postseason. St. Louis began that stretch after a 5-1 loss to Liriano on Aug. 14, 2013.

Liriano (1-1, 2.22 ERA) is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in three career starts at Busch Stadium, his lowest ERA at any park he's pitched at least three times. He was limited to just two scoreless innings in his only outing there last year because of flu-like symptoms.

Liriano hasn't given up more than three earned runs in his last 11 overall starts dating back to a home matchup against the Cardinals on Aug. 25, going 5-1 with a 1.58 ERA. He pitched six scoreless innings in that 3-2 loss and is 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA in nine career starts versus St. Louis, including one in the 2013 division series.

Liriano is coming off an 8-0 victory at Arizona on Sunday in which he yielded two hits in 6 1-3 innings and didn't let six walks hurt him. The Pirates also gave him four runs of support, matching their output from his first three games.

"This guy competes, and that's what we need," manager Clint Hurdle told MLB's official website. "He's an experienced guy who gives us what we need every time out."

John Lackey (1-1, 4.21) pitched opposite Liriano in his most recent matchup with the Pirates, allowing one run in seven innings to get the win Aug. 25. That was his first start against Pittsburgh in 10 years.

The right-hander pitched six scoreless innings before giving up three runs in the seventh in Monday's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia.

"I'll take 30 more of those and we'll see what happens," Lackey said.

The Pirates have not allowed a home run in nine consecutive contests - their longest streak since a 10-game run May 19-29, 1991 - and have served up just two in their past 14 games. Yadier Molina and Mark Reynolds were the only current Cardinals to homer off Liriano last season but they've gone deep once in a combined 99 at_bats this year.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Pirates at Cardinals
Fri, May 1 Final 1 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Pirates at Cardinals
Sat, May 2 - 2:15PM EDT

GAME 3
Pirates at Cardinals
Sun, May 3 - 2:15PM EDT

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Preview: Angels (11-12) at Giants (10-13)
Game: 2
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: May 02, 2015 4:05 PM EDT

The San Francisco Giants are feast or famine on the mound, especially when it comes to their rotation.

After Joe Panik came through in the clutch, the Giants are looking for Tim Hudson to snap his worst start to a season Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels.

San Francisco's results have been largely dictated by its pitchers, who have a 1.59 ERA in its wins compared to 5.73 in losses.

The Giants (10-13) have a much larger discrepancy with their starters, who have compiled a 1.62 ERA in victories as opposed to 7.13 in losses.

That trend continued Friday, when Chris Heston allowed one run in 6 1-3 innings before Panik delivered a pinch-hit, walkoff single in a 3-2 win over the Angels (11-12) to open this three-game set.

"He has ice in his veins," catcher Andrew Susac said of Panik. "Joe and I grew up in the minors together. He's always had that even keel."

Hudson (0-2, 3.91 ERA) is winless through his first four starts for the first time in his 17 seasons. The 39-year-old right-hander was in position to end that drought last Saturday, allowing three runs and leaving with a lead after the seventh before San Francisco eventually won 5-4 in 11 innings at Colorado.

"The main thing is that we won the ballgame," Hudson told MLB's official website. "Obviously, I had a chance to personally get a notch in the win column here, but this game would have really stung if we'd have lost, just from a team standpoint. I gave us a good chance to win."

A return to San Francisco may not help, as Hudson has lost seven decisions in a row there with a 6.18 ERA in nine starts. That includes losing both games with the Giants this year.

He's facing the Angels for the first time since a loss with Atlanta on May 20, 2011.

Los Angeles has dropped four of six on the road after going 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position Friday.

The Angeles are sending Hector Santiago (2-1, 2.28) to the mound after he struggled with his command in a 5-4, 11-inning loss to Texas on Sunday. The left-hander walked six - matching his total from his first three starts - while throwing a season-high 109 pitches, but he was able to limit the damage to one earned run and two overall before leaving with one out in the sixth.

"Hector got himself into trouble, and he got himself out of trouble," manager Mike Scioscia said. "Command was an issue. His stuff looked good, but at times he had trouble with his release point, and his pitch count went up quickly."

Despite his control problems, Santiago is 2-0 with a 1.47 ERA in his last three starts. He's facing the Giants for the first time, and he went 0-1 with a 5.91 ERA in two road interleague starts last year.

Santiago will have to contend with hot-hitting Angel Pagan, who is hitting .352 on the season. The center fielder is 13 for 30 (.433) in the past seven games after getting two hits and an RBI on Friday.

It's unclear if Albert Pujols (sore hamstring) will miss his third straight game. The first baseman is 14 for 32 with three homers versus Hudson.

"We'll see how he does and how things line up," Scioscia said.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Angels at Giants
Fri, May 1 Final 2 to 3
Boxscores

GAME 2
Angels at Giants
Sat, May 2 - 4:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Angels at Giants
Sun, May 3 - 4:05PM EDT

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Preview: Rockies (11-11) at Padres (12-12)
Game: 2
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: May 02, 2015 8:40 PM EDT

The Colorado Rockies seem to bring out the best in the San Diego Padres' offense.

Jorge De La Rosa experienced that first-hand.

Looking for another big effort against the veteran left-hander, the Padres try to build on their latest rout of the Rockies on Saturday at Petco Park.

San Diego (12-12) totaled 25 runs while losing seven of eight before matching its highest-scoring game of the young season with Friday's 14-3 victory. The Padres, who have taken three of the first five meetings with Colorado and also won 14-3 at Coors Field on April 20, are batting .317 with 58 hits while owning a 40-19 run advantage in those contests.

The Padres have scored 79 runs in their other 19 games.

Justin Upton, Derek Norris and Yonder Alonso each recorded three hits and Yangervis Solarte had four RBIs as the Padres snapped a three-game skid and beat the Rockies (11-11) at Petco for the 11th time in 14 meetings.

Norris is 9 for 19 with six doubles, seven runs and seven RBIs this season versus Colorado, which has been outscored 35-9 during a three-game overall skid and committed four errors Friday.

'It proves that these guys are human beings,' Rockies catcher Nick Hundley said. 'They are so good and so talented and have so much range that when something doesn't go as planned, it's just so out of the ordinary that you are so unused to it. But when it shows up and it's glaring more because the players of that caliber made a mistake.'

De La Rosa (0-1, 11.57 ERA) is 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA in seven starts at Petco, but was tagged for a career-high-tying nine runs plus nine hits in two innings in that April 20 defeat in his season debut after opening on the disabled list with a strained groin.

"His velocity was up, but pitches were up, too," manager Walt Weiss said. "It looked like everything was elevated, fastball and changeups."

He was better last Saturday while giving up two runs and striking out seven in five innings of a 5-4, 11-inning loss to San Francisco.

San Diego's Jedd Gyorko is batting .135 and is 0 for 11 in his last five games, but 11 for 16 with four doubles versus De La Rosa. Matt Kemp is batting .415 with three homers and five doubles against him and Upton is at .381.

Teammate Brandon Morrow (1-0, 2.67) allowed five runs in six innings of a 7-6 win at Colorado on April 21 in his lone road start. He's given up three runs on two homers over 21.0 innings to 1-0 in three at Petco. The right-hander bounced back from that rough outing at Coors to yield one run in seven innings of Sunday's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It was the first victory since April 9 of last year for Morrow, who appeared in 13 games and missed four months with a hand injury in 2014.

"I feel like I've been throwing the ball really well," the right-hander told MLB's official website. "To give the team a chance to win and log innings, that's what we're out there to do. I'm healthy now, so it feels good to go out there and pitch a good ballgame."

Justin Morneau is 3 for 6 against Morrow, but 0 for 8 in the last two games after going 10 for 17 in his previous four.

Nolan Arenado is batting .360 with three homers and five RBIs in his last six versus San Diego.

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Preview: Diamondbacks (10-12) at Dodgers (14-8)
Game: 2
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: May 02, 2015 9:10 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have to like their chances of capturing another home series from the Arizona Diamondbacks since they are next facing a pitcher whose teams have dropped 12 of his last 13 starts.

The Dodgers will try to take advantage of Jeremy Hellickson's losing ways Saturday night in the middle game of this series.

Los Angeles (14-8) won for the 11th time in its last 15 at home against Arizona with Friday's 8-0 victory. Carlos Frias pitched into the sixth inning and Joc Pederson gave him more than enough support with his first career grand slam for the Dodgers, who average an NL-best 5.9 runs at home.

Hellickson (1-3, 5.24 ERA) seems like an unlikely candidate to contain them since he fell to 1-7 with a 5.37 ERA in his last 13 starts after allowing four runs over 4 2-3 innings in Sunday's 8-0 home defeat to Pittsburgh.

The beleaguered right-hander is among baseball's worst in opponent batting average (.333), WHIP (1.75) and batting average on balls in play (.390).

Hellickson's only start against the Dodgers was an 8-2 road loss Aug. 11, 2013, in which he gave up four runs over three innings for Tampa Bay.

He has limited Adrian Gonzalez to three hits in 19 at_bats, though two were homers. Howie Kendrick is 1 for 9 against him.

Pederson, who has never faced Hellickson, has homered in three of his last four games.

'Donnie (manager Don Mattingly) told me from day one that it's about putting together quality at_bats,' Pederson said. 'They weren't worried about the results. They saw what I could do. I still need to continue to put together quality at_bats. We're only a month into the season. So it's not how you start, but how you finish.'

Los Angeles used a fast start for the second straight game after Pederson opened the scoring with his second-inning blast. The Dodgers, who have seven homers in the last two games, led 4-1 after one inning in Wednesday's 7-3 home win over San Francisco.

Infielder Juan Uribe is batting .324 during an 11-game hitting streak that matches the second-longest of his career.

The Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt had two hits to improve to 11 for 18 in his last four games. He is 6 for 16 with six RBIs in the season series, which is tied at two wins apiece.

Arizona (10-12) has split eight road games while Los Angeles owns baseball's second-best home mark at 11-2.

Veteran right-hander Scott Baker (0-1, 3.86) makes his home debut after yielding three runs in seven innings in Sunday's 3-1 loss to San Diego in his first game with Los Angeles, which signed him April 3 to a minor league contract.

He had been 5-0 with a 1.60 ERA in six starts against NL West clubs.

Baker's two starts against Arizona came in 2008 and 2011. Aaron Hill could be in the Diamondbacks' lineup for the first time in three games since he is 6 for 13 with a homer versus Baker, who has never faced Goldschmidt.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Diamondbacks at Dodgers
Fri, May 1 Final 0 to 8
Boxscores

GAME 2
Diamondbacks at Dodgers
Sat, May 2 - 9:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Diamondbacks at Dodgers
Sun, May 3 - 4:10PM EDT

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

-- Alex Rodriguez hit his 660th home run, tying Willie Mays on the all-time list and the HR was a game-winner in 8th inning at Boston. Thats a $6M homer, people.

-- Red Sox called catching prospect Blake Swihart up after Ryan Hanigan got hurt by a foul tip Friday night. Swihart is supposed to be a good one.

-- Jameis Winston can keep a secret; his people had to be negotiating with the Bucs before the draft- he already signed a four-year, $35.35M contract.

-- ESPN has to have a stake in the pay per view for the Mayweather fight tonight, don't they? The amount of publicity they gave this fight is astounding.

-- 49ers, Redskins, Patriots all have seven draft picks today, most of any teams, as the NFL Draft winds up in Chicago.

-- Thru two days, 25 Pac-12 players were drafted, 22 from SEC, 20 from ACC.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: DD Lohaus handicaps the Derby........

Boy, if today was any indication of the weather and the type of racing to come than Saturday's Kentucky Derby Day should be a great one.

I must admit that I did get into the races a bit later than usual this year but I believe what I have seen is enough to have a pretty good idea of who I believe are top contenders.

What is generally regarded as a solid group of three year olds really should offer some decent value once you settle on your horse BUT I simply couldn't get past my top two. And ironically they are trained by the same guy (which is really getting to be more frequent in recent years).

American Pharoah looks like a very special horse. I really wanted to find a reason to bet against him but his most recent workout over the Churchill track really clinched it for me. He is strictly the one to beat. Now at what figures to be very short odds, a large field and some a lot of traffic early, I am likely not to place a win bet on him but he will be the key in my exotics.

Dortmund is a very interesting case and may be a bit more 'battle tested' than his most respected stable mate. He has a win over the track and he certainly figures to be the main challenger.

I really, really liked Carpe Diem's victory in the Bluegrass and he appears to take his game with him wherever he goes. I am always a bit biased by a win at Saratoga and his Breeders Cup effort was solid. Don't like the post AT ALL...he will have to use some horse to keep his position and that will cost him late in the race. May afford some value.

Firing Line ran a monster last time and if you like Dortmund you have to like this guy (ran second twice; just missed both times). Stevens is solid and maybe this guy is this good.

It wouldn't be gambling if I didn't give a bomber to make things interesting.... The horse I think is worth a deuce across the board is Keen Ice.

I know, the guy has only won once and it was a maiden race to boot (but it was over the Churchill strip)...but if the fractions are lightning fast this guy could be running late and pick up some of the pieces. He has a steady tab of workouts and gets a major upgrade in Desormeaux....why not...

The Selections:
1. American Pharoah - could be a monster
2. Dortmund - hard-knocker who can mix it up
3. Carpe Diem - liked Bluegrass but hate post...will need all he has turning for home

The Bets
$20Ex American Pharoah/Dortmund, Carpe Diem, Firing Line, Keen Ice
$5 Ex Dortmund, Carpe Diem, Firing Line, Keen Ice/American Pharoah
$1ExBX Dortmund/Carpe Diem/Firing Line/Keen Ice
$2WPS Keen Ice

Total Bets: $118.00

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, May 2

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins

Game 917-918
May 2, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Noesi) 16.498
Minnesota Twins
(Nolasco) 17.644
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota Twins
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Twins
(-105); Under

Toronto Blue Jays @ Cleveland Indians

Game 919-920
May 2, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto Blue Jays
(Sanchez) 15.621
Cleveland Indians
(Kluber) 12.314
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto Blue Jays
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Indians
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto Blue Jays
(+135); Under

Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles

Game 921-922
May 2, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay Rays
(Archer) 17.782
Baltimore Orioles
(Gonzalez) 16.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay Rays
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Rays
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay Rays
(-150); Over

Pittsburgh Pirates @ St. Louis Cardinals

Game 901-902
May 2, 2015 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh Pirate
(Liriano) 17.576
St. Louis Cardina
(Lackey) 15.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh Pirate
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis Cardina
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh Pirate
(+100); Over

Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros

Game 923-924
May 2, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle Mariners
(Walker) 17.288
Houston Astros
(McHugh) 18.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston Astros
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston Astros
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston Astros
(-145); Over

Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs

Game 903-904
May 2, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee Brewers
(Fiers) 15.246
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 14.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee Brewers
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-200
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee Brewers
(+170); N/A

Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals

Game 925-926
May 2, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit Tigers
(Price) 16.223
Kansas City Royal
(Volquez) 14.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Tigers
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Tigers
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Tigers
(-125); Under

Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami Marlins

Game 905-906
May 2, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia Phil
(Hamels) 13.613
Miami Marlins
(Haren) 15.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami Marlins
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami Marlins
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami Marlins
(-125); Under

Oakland Athletics @ Texas Rangers

Game 927-928
May 2, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland Athletics
(Pomeranz) 16.712
Texas Rangers
(Martinez) 13.524
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland Athletics
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland Athletics
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland Athletics
(-125); Under

Washington Nationals @ New York Mets

Game 907-908
May 2, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Nation
(Gonzalez) 18.102
New York Mets
(Niese) 13.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Nation
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Nation
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Nation
(-120); Under

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ San Francisco Giants

Game 929-930
May 2, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Angel
(Santiago) 16.712
San Francisco Gia
(Hudson) 15.643
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Angel
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco Gia
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Angel
(+100); Over

Cincinnati Reds @ Atlanta Braves

Game 909-910
May 2, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati Reds
(Marquis) 12.121
Atlanta Braves
(Stults) 13.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta Braves
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati Reds
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta Braves
(-105); Under

Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres

Game 911-912
May 2, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado Rockies
(De La Rosa) 15.141
San Diego Padres
(Morrow) 14.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado Rockies
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego Padres
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado Rockies
(+130); Under

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Game 913-914
May 2, 2015 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona Diamondba
(Hellickson) 14.595
Los Angeles Dodge
(Baker) 16.101
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Dodge
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Dodge
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Dodge
(-155); Under

New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox

Game 915-916
May 2, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Yankees
(Eovaldi) 11.841
Boston Red Sox
(Miley) 18.600
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston Red Sox
by 7
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston Red Sox
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston Red Sox
(-115); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, May 2

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PITTSBURGH (12 - 11) at ST LOUIS (16 - 6) - 2:15 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 12-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 248-483 (-105.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LIRIANO is 28-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 123-63 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 59-26 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 123-63 (+31.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 416-281 (+65.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 197-157 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 195-156 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LIRIANO is 4-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.09 and a WHIP of 0.982.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (5 - 18) at CHICAGO CUBS (13 - 8) - 2:20 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 5-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-38 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-55 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-54 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 26-17 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 18-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1400-1561 (-276.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 150-124 (-49.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 751-731 (-164.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 357-342 (-86.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 748-791 (-148.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1343-1474 (-251.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1027-1159 (-209.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-53 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 649-752 (-197.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 686-685 (-152.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
FIERS is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 0.828.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 0.894.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 16) at MIAMI (11 - 12) - 4:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-88 (-30.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 1-10 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 67-67 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 11-21 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 398-389 (+40.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 184-174 (+32.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
HAREN is 179-175 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 23-35 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 63-81 (-41.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 166-169 (-46.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 17-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAMELS is 9-14 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 13-22 (-22.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 21-12. (+6.9 units)

DAN HAREN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HAREN is 1-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-10 (-11.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.4 units)

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WASHINGTON (10 - 14) at NY METS (16 - 8) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 95-91 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 11-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 11-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 11-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 52-30 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NIESE is 16-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 19-44 (-22.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 7-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.1 units)

JON NIESE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NIESE is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

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CINCINNATI (11 - 12) at ATLANTA (11 - 12) - 7:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. ERIC STULTS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
STULTS is 40-28 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 694-782 (+41.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 388-338 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 90-95 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 88-94 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 69-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 45-57 (-25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.724.
His team's record is 4-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.6 units)

ERIC STULTS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
STULTS is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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COLORADO (11 - 11) at SAN DIEGO (12 - 12) - 8:40 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. BRANDON MORROW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 16-44 (-22.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 148-268 (-65.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 28-66 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-44 (-22.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 91-179 (-69.5 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 28-66 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-76 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-83 (-29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-44 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 94-174 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 100-76 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 100-76 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 55-36 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 39-25 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 9-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 39-24 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 25-9 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 8-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 15-5 (+9.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-0.6 units)

BRANDON MORROW vs. COLORADO since 1997
MORROW is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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ARIZONA (10 - 12) at LA DODGERS (14 - 8) - 9:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. SCOTT BAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 74-110 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 74-110 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-82 (-24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 28-58 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 4-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAKER is 23-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 12.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

SCOTT BAKER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BAKER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (14 - 9) at BOSTON (12 - 11) - 1:35 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
EOVALDI is 12-25 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 1-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 12-25 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 30-19 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 15-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 83-103 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 597-535 (-76.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 7-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-53 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-55 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-89 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-72 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-29 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-32 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BOSTON since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

WADE MILEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MILEY is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (8 - 12) at MINNESOTA (11 - 12) - 2:10 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-105 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-74 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-81 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 69-61 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
NOESI is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.92 and a WHIP of 1.562.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TORONTO (11 - 13) at CLEVELAND (8 - 14) - 4:05 PM
AARON SANCHEZ (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 25-10 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 103-57 (+34.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-10 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

COREY KLUBER vs. TORONTO since 1997
KLUBER is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (13 - 10) at BALTIMORE (10 - 11) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 90-95 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 110-81 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-38 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-40 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 97-69 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-47 (+35.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 85-59 (+30.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 15-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-33 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-38 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 567-647 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ARCHER is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GONZALEZ is 4-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 7-5 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.1 units)

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SEATTLE (10 - 13) at HOUSTON (16 - 7) - 7:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 6-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 16-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 17-11 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 51-41 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-37 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 (+4.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WALKER is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 1.259.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCHUGH is 4-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 0.982.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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DETROIT (15 - 9) at KANSAS CITY (16 - 7) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 16-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 84-57 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-49 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-39 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-25 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 64-28 (+26.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 21-37 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 95-139 (-46.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PRICE is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-2 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.74 and a WHIP of 1.851.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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OAKLAND (10 - 14) at TEXAS (7 - 15) - 8:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 98-89 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-50 (-22.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 96-85 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 1-8 (-8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
POMERANZ is 5-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 79-45 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-110 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-56 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-33 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-106 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-87 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-35 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 12-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 2-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-3 (-0.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.3 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 17.17 and a WHIP of 2.725.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MARTINEZ is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 3-1 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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LA ANGELS (11 - 12) at SAN FRANCISCO (10 - 13) - 4:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANTIAGO is 18-33 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 18-33 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-92 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-92 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 245-157 (+52.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
HUDSON is 292-182 (+52.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 165-75 (+48.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 107-59 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 280-170 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 165-94 (+37.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 86-28 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 757-734 (+71.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 37-19 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 94-72 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 442-366 (+54.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 636-618 (+64.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 540-519 (+51.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 60-29 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM HUDSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HUDSON is 13-7 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.85 and a WHIP of 1.295.
His team's record is 17-8 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-13. (-2.2 units)

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, May 2

National League
Brewers @ Cubs
Fiers is 0-3, 8.20 in four starts, three of which went over.

Arrieta is 3-1, 2.02 in his four starts; under is 3-0-2 in his last five.

Cubs won six of last seven games with Milwaukee; eight of last 11 games in series stayed under. Brewers are 5-18 (3-8 in last 11); four of their last six games went over total. Chicago won five of last six games; over is 3-2-2 in its last seven games.

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 1-2, 5.40 in his four starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Niese is 2-1, 4.30 in his four starts; over is 3-0-1 in the four games.

Mets are 3-5 in last eight games since their 11-game win streak; they're 11-1 at home this season. NY is 5-7 in last 12 games against Washington, with six of last nine staying under total. Nationals won three of last four games; six of their last seven went over the total. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven Met games.

Phillies @ Marlins
Hamels is 1-1, 2.77 in his last four starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Haren is 2-1, 3.38 in his four starts; over is 6-0-1 in his last seven.

Miami won six of last eight games with Philly; over is 3-1-1 in the last five. Phillies lost last four games, allowing 29 runs; over is 3-2-1 in last six. Miami won eight of last nine games overall; over is 6-4-1 in their last eleven.

Reds @ Braves
Marquis is 2-1, 5.87 in his four starts; four of his last five went over; Reds scored 25 runs in his last two starts.

Stults is 1-1, 4.03 in his four starts, three of which went over.

Braves lost eight of last 11 games overall, with four of last six going over the total. Reds won three of last five games. Atlanta lost three of last four games with Cincinnati; under is 6-1-1 in last eight series games.

Pirates @ Cardinals
Liriano is 1-1, 2.22 in his four starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six on road.

Lackey is 1-1, 4.21 in his four starts; six of his last nine stayed under.

Pittsburgh lost eight of last 11 games with the Cardinals, but won six of last nine overall- under is 4-1-2 in last seven. St Louis won eight of last ten games; over is 4-2-1 in last seven. Redbirds scored 27 runs in last four games.

Diamondbacks @ Dodgers
Hellickson is 1-5, 7.14 in his last six starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four.

Baker is 0-2, 5.87 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Dodgers won seven of last nine games with Arizona; over is 4-0-1 in last five played in LA. Diamondbacks lost six of last nine games; over is 3-0-1 in their last four. Dodgers won five of their last seven games.

Rockies @ Padres
de la Rosa is 0-1, 14.14 in his two starts; three of his last four road starts went under the total.

Morrow is 1-0, 2.67 in his four starts, three of which stayed under.

Rockies lost four of last five games; last four went over. Padres lost seven of last nine games; five of last six went over. San Diego won four of last six in this divisional rivalry.

American League
Orioles @ Rays (O's are home team, games are in St Pete)
Gonzalez is 2-1, 3.42 in his four starts; eight of his last ten stayed under.

Archer is 3-1, 0.34 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Orioles won three of last four games, scoring 31 runs- five of their last six games went over. Tampa Bay won seven of last nine games; last six stayed under. Rays are 4-3 in last seven series games; three of their last four series wins were shutouts.

Blue Jays @ Indians
Sanchez is 1-2, 5.49 in his four starts (under 2-1-1).

Indians are 0-5 in Kluber starts (0-4, 4.76); four of his last six stayed under.

Indians lost five of last seven games; six of their last eight games went over the total. Blue Jays lost six of last eight games. Toronto won five of last eight games with Cleveland; under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games.

Bronx @ Red Sox
Eovaldi is 1-0, 4.15 in his four starts, three of which went over.

Masterson is 1-2, 9.19 in four starts; five of his last seven went over.

Bronx is 6-3 in its last nine games with Boston; five of last six games went over the total. Bombers won eight of last ten games overall, with three of last four staying under total. Red Sox are 3-6 in last nine games; five of last seven went over.

A's @ Rangers
Pomeranz is 0-2, 8.40 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went over.

Martinez is 2-0, 0.69 in his four starts, three of which went over.

Oakland lost six of last eight games, with last seven going over- they lost six of last 11 games with Texas; four of last five went over the total. Rangers lost seven of last eight games, with five of last seven staying under the total.

Mariners @ Astros
Walker is 1-0, 1.46 in his last two starts.

Astros won last nine McHugh starts (8-0, 2.40); seven of his last ten stayed under the total.

Houston is on a serious roll, winning eight in row, 12 of last 13: they've won eight of last ten games with Seattle- five of last eight series games went over, as have eight of last 11 Astro games. Mariners are 5-6 in their last 11 games; eight of their last nine stayed under the total.

Tigers @ Royals
Price is 1-1, 6.04 in his last four starts, three of which went over.

Volquez is 1-2, 3.98 in his last three starts.

Detroit lost last three games with Kansas City, scoring four runs; five of last seven series games stayed under. Detroit lost three of last four games; four of its last six went over. Royals won five of last six home games- four of their last five games overall went over.

White Sox @ Twins
Noesi is 0-5, 5.28 in his last five starts, last four of which stayed under.

Nolasco comes off DL to start here; he is 1-2, 8.56 in his last three starts- in his last seven, over is 4-2-1.

Twins won four of last six games with Chicago; nine of last 12 series games went over. White Sox lost last four road games, outscored 30-5. Twins won five of their last seven games- three of last five went over.

Interleague
Angels @ Giants
Santiago is 2-1, 2.66 in his four starts; five of his last six went over.

Hudson is 0-2, 3.91 in his four starts; his last six stayed under.

Angels won six of last eight games with the Giants; LA won five of their last eight games overall, with four of last five going over total. Giants won five of last six at home; under is 76-3-1 in their last eleven games overall.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mil-Chi-- Fiers 1-3; Arrieta 3-1
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 2-2; Niese 2-2
Phil-Mia-- Hamels 2-3; Haren 3-1
Cin-Atl-- Marquis 3-1; Stults 2-2
Pitt-StL-- Liriano 1-3; Lackey 2-2
Az-LA-- Hellickson 1-3; Baker 0-1
Col-SD-- de la Rosa 0-2; Morrow 4-0

TB-Balt-- Archer 3-2; Gonzalez 2-2
Tor-Clev-- Sanchez 1-3; Kluber 0-5
NY-Bos-- Eovaldi 2-2; Miley 2-2
A's-Tex-- Pomeranz 1-3; Martinez 4-0
Sea-Hst-- Walker 1-3; McHugh 4-0
Det-KC-- Price 4-1; Volquez 2-2
Chi-Minn-- Noesi 0-2; Nolasco 0-1

LAA-SF-- Santiago 2-2; Hudson 2-2

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mil-Chi-- Fiers 0-4; Arrieta 1-4
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 0-4; Niese 3-4
Phil-Mia-- Hamels 2-5; Haren 0-4
Cin-Atl-- Marquis 1-4; Stults 0-4
Pitt-StL-- Liriano 1-4; Lackey 1-4
Az-LA-- Hellickson 3-4; Baker 0-1
Col-SD-- de la Rosa 2-2; Morrow 1-4

TB-Balt-- Archer 1-5; Gonzalez 1-4
Tor-Clev-- Sanchez 2-4; Kluber 2-5
NY-Bos-- Eovaldi 3-4; Miley 1-4
A's-Tex-- Pomeranz 1-4; Martinez 4-0
Sea-Hst-- Walker 2-4; McHugh 1-4
Det-KC-- Price 2-5; Volquez 1-4
Chi-Minn-- Noesi 1-2; Nolasco 0-1

LAA-SF-- Santiago 1-4; Hudson 1-4

Umpires
Pitt-StL-- Underdogs are 3-1 in Winters games this year.
Mil-Chi-- This is Blakney's 2nd MLB game; his first ended 3-1.
Phil-Mia-- Favorites won six of last seven Gonzalez games.
Wsh-NY-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Bellino games.
Cin-Atl-- Home side won seven of last nine Layne games.
Col-SD-- Six of last eight Hernandez games stayed under.
Az-LA-- Over is 15-0-2 in last 17 Morales games.

NY-Bos--Underdogs won seven of last ten Blaser games.
Chi-Minn-- Over is 3-0-1 in Hudson games this season.
Tor-Clev-- Over last 6+ years, under is 124-78 with Hoye behind plate.
Balt-TB- Four of five TWelke games stayed under total.
Sea-Hst-- Favorites won 15 of last 17 Kulpa games
Det-KC-- 14 of last 19 Iassogna games stayed under.
A's-Tex-- Underdogs are 8-8 in last sixteen Baker games.

LAA-SF-- 10 of last 15 Hamari games went over the total.

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1:35 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games

2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

2:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
St. Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

4:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Francisco
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Angels

4:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CLEVELAND
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

4:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Philadelphia is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ATLANTA
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games at home

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

8:40 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home

9:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
LA Dodgers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Arizona

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Long Sheet

Saturday, May 2

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SAN ANTONIO (58 - 30) at LA CLIPPERS (59 - 29) - 5/2/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 904-790 ATS (+35.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) when tied in a playoff series since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 326-272 ATS (+26.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 132-172 ATS (-57.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 9-8 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-8 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, May 2

Home side lost four of last five Spur-Clipper games. Clippers shot 51.3%, 53.6%, 47.5% from floor in its three series wins- they shot 42.4%, 34.1%, 46.5% in three losses. San Antonio was 28-86 from arc in three losses, 29-73 in three wins- they only took 21 FTs last game (28 3's)- they need to attack basket more, especially Parker and Green, the starting guards. Leonard was -19 last game; he has to be better if SA is to win. Under is 2-1 in Clipper wins, 1-2 when the Spurs have won.

Home favorites are 15-14 in this round, home dogs are 5-6; home teams are 24-16 SU-- over is 17-23.

2015 playoffs
Brooklyn vs Atlanta
Atl 99-92, -10, U201.5
Atl 96-91, -9.5, U202
Brook 91-83, +3.5, U199
Brook 120-115 OT, +5, O198
Atl 107-97, -9, O200
Atl 111-87, -5, U198.5
Hawks win series, 4-2

Boston vs Cleveland
Clev 113-100, -11.5, O203
Clev 99-91, -11, U206
Clev 103-95, -4, U204
Clev 101-93, -6.5, U201.5
Cavaliers won series, 4-0

Milwaukee vs Chicago
Chi 103-91, -8, O186
Chi 91-82, -8, U190.5
Chi 113-106, 2OT, -2.5, O187
Mil 92-90, +4, U190
Mil 94-88, +8, U189
Chi 120-66, -3.5, U188.5
Bulls win series 4-2

Washington vs Toronto
Wash 93-86 OT, +4, U194.5
Wash 117-106, +5, O193.5
Wash 106-99, -4.5, O195.5
Wash 125-94, -6.5, O197.5
Wizards win series, 4-0

New Orleans vs Golden State
GSt 106-99, -12, U205
GSt 97-87, -13, U206.5
GSt 123-119 OT, -5, O203
GSt 109-98, -6.5, U208
Warriors win series, 4-0

Dallas vs Houston
Hst 118-108, -5.5, O212.5
Hst 111-99, -6.5, U214
Hst 130-128, +1, O214.5
Dal 121-109, +3, O218.5
Hst 103-94, -8, U221.5
Rockets win series, 4-1

San Antonio vs LA Clippers
LAC 107-92, -1.5, U207
SA 111-107 OT, +1.5, O207.5
SA 100-73, -5, U203.5
LAC 114-105, +6, O202.5
SA 111-107, +2.5, O203
LAC 102-96, +5.5, U206

Portland vs Memphis
Mem 100-86, -5.5, U188.5
Mem 97-82, -6, U189
Mem 115-109, +3.5, O189
Port 99-92, -4, U193
Mem 99-93, -6, O189.5
Grizzlies win series, 4-1

East vs West
SU: West 242-177 ATS: West 214-202-3
East teams HF vs West: 56-57
East teams HU vs West: 46-52
West teams HF vs East: 81-79-3
West teams HU vs East: 24-21




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8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LA CLIPPERS
San Antonio is 17-5 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing at home against San Antonio

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San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers (-2, 204)
Series tied 3-3

The San Antonio Spurs aren’t expecting to go home after the opening round of the playoffs but the host Los Angeles Clippers have a chance to eliminate the defending champions in Saturday’s Game 7 of the Western Conference series. Los Angeles posted its second win in San Antonio on Thursday and now owns home court for the decisive game of the highly competitive series.

Few people were predicting the Clippers to prevail in the series but they stand one win away from an epic accomplishment. “A lot of us on our team have been watching these guys since we were kids, in all honesty,” Los Angeles point guard Chris Paul told reporters. “You just see them do the same thing over and over again. It’s been a lot of fun but it all comes down to Game 7.” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich certainly didn’t like what he viewed in the 102-96 loss in Game 6. “We were just soft and it hurt,” Popovich told reporters. “I don’t know how we stayed in the game to be honest with you.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, FSN Southwest (San Antonio), Prime Ticket (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: The Clippers opened at -2.5 before quickly being bet down to -2. The opening total of 204.5 has fallen to 204.

INJURY REPORT: Spurs - N/A Clippers - Glen Davis (Ques-Ankle)

ABOUT THE SPURS: Backup shooting guard Marco Belinelli made seven 3-pointers while scoring 23 points in Game 6 as it was the San Antonio stars who let the team down with subpar efforts. Small forward Kawhi Leonard had his worst game of the series with 12 points on 3-of-15 shooting and power forward Tim Duncan (12 points, 13 rebounds) was the lone starter who played well. While Belinelli stood out, backcourt mates Tony Parker, Danny Green, Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills were a combined 9-of-29 from the field.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: Power forward Blake Griffin has enjoyed a spectacular series with averages of 24.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and seven assists, and had 26 points and 12 rebounds in Game 6 for his sixth straight double-double. “It has been a lot of fun to play in,” Griffin told reporters after Thursday’s game. “Like we said after Game 5, this series is not over and we haven’t done anything just by winning this game. We have one more game to play and we are happy we are going home to play.” Point guard Chris Paul was just 7-of-21 shooting in Game 6 but contributed 19 points, 15 assists and four steals.

TRENDS:

*Spurs are 15-7 ATS in the last 22 meetings in Los Angeles.
*Clippers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 Conference Quarterfinals games.
*Over is 9-2 in Spurs last 11 games following a ATS loss.
*Under is 10-4 in Clippers last 14 home games.

CONSENSUS: 50.60 percent of users are backing the Spurs +2.

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Dunkel

Saturday, May 2

San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Clippers

Game 551-552
May 2, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio Spurs
127.083
Los Angeles Clipp
132.068
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 5
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 2
204
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(-2); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet

Saturday, May 2


Western Conference - Round 1 - Best of 7 - Game 7 - Series tied 3-3

San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers, 8:05 ET
San Antonio: 28-12 ATS when tied in a playoff series, 18-7 ATS off an upset loss as a home favorite
Los Angeles Clippers: 16-26 ATS as a home favorite, 17-27 ATS in home games