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Preview: Padres (17-16) at Mariners (14-17)
Game: 1
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: May 12, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

After adding the league's top home run hitter to a largely unchanged 87-win team, the Seattle Mariners hoped for better than a sub-.500 record nearly two weeks into May.

With continued improvement from their rotation, that shouldn't take long to turn around.

James Paxton is next in line for the Mariners, who open a two-game series Tuesday night with the visiting San Diego Padres.

Seattle's staff has produced a 2.84 ERA over its last six starts, striking out 37 batters in 38 innings. That effort proved insufficient in one-run losses to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday and Thursday, but the bats caught up over the weekend as the Mariners (14-17) totaled 15 runs in sweeping three games from Oakland.

"To bounce back after tough losses in Los Angeles, I though that was critical this homestand," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "It shows the resiliency of this club. There's a lot of baseball to be played and, I say it all the time, talent will play out.

"Talent will come to the top. I believe we have enough talent to be a winner."

Nelson Cruz is doing his part. The slugging outfielder leads the majors with 14 home runs and although Cruz has not gone deep in his last five games, he is 7 for 19 in that span.

Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager have also excelled lately, combining to hit .333 (13 for 39) with eight runs and seven RBIs in the past five. Both infielders drove in a run Sunday to support Felix Hernandez, who pitched seven innings and allowed two runs in a 4-3 victory.

Paxton (0-2, 5.08 ERA) also surrendered two runs through seven last Tuesday - his second straight start with that line after allowing 16 runs over 13 2-3 innings in his previous three starts.

He'll oppose another pitcher enjoying an upswing, San Diego's Ian Kennedy (2-1, 5.03). Kennedy had one of the worst outings of his career by allowing eight runs in 4 1-3 innings against the Dodgers on April 25, but has a 2.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in his last two appearances.

"Ian has been a proven major league starter as far as durability," manager Bud Black told MLB's official website. "So hopefully when we look up at the end of the year, at maybe 29, 30 starts, the numbers will be Ian Kennedy-like."

Kennedy's numbers on the road have been considerably better than at home dating to the midway point of last season. He's posted a 2.65 ERA in nine starts away from Petco Park since July 7, while his home ERA in that stretch is 4.70.

The Padres (17-16) have won three of their last seven games despite getting shut out on three occasions. Andrew Cashner was the latest recipient of a tough-luck loss, falling 2-1 to Arizona on Sunday to give the Diamondbacks a series split.

Only Pittsburgh has been shut out as many times as San Diego (five).

Paxton hasn't faced San Diego and Kennedy has never pitched against Seattle - the Mariners are the only team he's never faced - but Seth Smith is 6 for 20 with a homer and four doubles against the Padres right-hander.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Padres at Mariners
Tue, May 12 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 2
Padres at Mariners
Wed, May 13 - 10:10PM EDT

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Preview: Nationals (18-15) at Diamondbacks (14-17)
Game: 2
Venue: Chase Field
Date: May 12, 2015 9:40 PM EDT

The Washington Nationals were relieved after learning Stephen Strasburg's injury scare didn't require anything more than a trip to the chiropractor.

With a red-hot offense backing him, Washington hopes he can turn around a disappointing start to 2015.

Strasburg tries to guide the Nationals to a sixth straight win Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Washington pushed Strasburg (2-3, 4.73 ERA) back an extra day after he left last Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Miami after three innings with a shoulder ailment. Strasburg visited a chiropractor and said he felt fine following a bullpen session Saturday.

"All indications are that he is feeling much better," manager Matt Williams told MLB's official website. "That's a positive sign for us."

Strasburg's performance has left much to be desired, however, and he hasn't been the strikeout artist of years past. The right-hander entered the year averaging 10.27 strikeouts per nine innings for his career but is down to a career-low 8.91 this season. Strasburg's stuff may not be as overpowering as it was - his 15.9 swing-and-miss percentage is nine percent less than his previous low for a season.

He's also been the victim of some bad luck, with opposing batters hitting a major league-high .398 on balls in play.

Strasburg is 3-1 with a 2.25 ERA in six career starts versus Arizona, splitting two matchups last season. He's also 5-1 in his last seven road starts.

The Nationals (18-15) have backed him with one or no runs in three of his six starts, though that won't be an issue Tuesday if Washington's recent offensive surge is any indication. They won Monday's series opener 11-1, scoring 10 runs in the first two innings, and have taken 15 of the last 18 meetings. Washington had 15 hits and was 6 for 12 with runners in scoring position, improving to 18 for 39 during a five-game winning streak.

"We've had some games where we've created some opportunities early and got one, maybe two," manager Matt Williams said. "Tonight we got big hits."

Yunel Escobar went 5 for 5 for the second time in seven games and is batting .577 in that span. Denard Span and Ryan Zimmerman homered, and Zimmerman has eight RBIs in his last three.

Wilson Ramos extended his hitting streak to 14 games and improved to 7 for his last 11 with runners in scoring position, including 4 for his last 4.

Bryce Harper didn't have an extra-base hit for the first time during a five-game hitting streak, but drove in a run. He has 14 RBIs while going 11 for 20 in the streak.

Arizona (14-17) was held to six hits, with Jordan Pacheco hitting a sixth-inning homer after entering for Paul Goldschmidt at first base in the fourth. The Diamondbacks have dropped seven of 11 at home.

"A tough one to watch," manager Chip Hale said. "I feel bad for the fans. It was over early, but it just counts for one loss."

Goldschmidt, who has a team-high 27 RBIs while starting all 31 games, is 5 for 12 with two doubles versus Strasburg.

Rubby De La Rosa (3-2, 4.38) comes in with a 10-inning scoreless streak and has been stellar in his last two home outings, limiting Pittsburgh and San Diego to one run and seven hits over 14 innings with 15 strikeouts. He has never faced Washington.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Nationals at Diamondbacks
Mon, May 11 Final 11 to 1
Boxscores

GAME 2
Nationals at Diamondbacks
Tue, May 12 - 9:40PM EDT

GAME 3
Nationals at Diamondbacks
Wed, May 13 - 3:40PM EDT

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Preview: Red Sox (15-17) at Athletics (12-22)
Game: 2
Venue: O.co Coliseum
Date: May 12, 2015 10:05 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox starter Justin Masterson has never won in six starts at Oakland.

The Athletics, however, can't feel too confident since they've lost six in a row and have dropped five straight starts by Drew Pomeranz.

Both pitchers look to buck those trends when this three-game set continues Tuesday night.

Masterson (2-1, 5.18 ERA) is 0-5 with a 7.02 ERA as a starter in Oakland, losing his first five outings there before he went seven innings on opening day last year for Cleveland in a 2-0 victory.

The right-hander has fared well against a number of Athletics regulars, including Billy Butler (.209 against him), Josh Reddick (.217) and Eric Sogard (2 for 11).

Boston (15-17) has lost three straight starts by Masterson. In last Wednesday's 5-3 defeat to Tampa Bay, he gave up four runs over a season-low 4 1-3 innings.

Oakland (12-22) is enduring its longest losing streak since a nine-game skid May 22-June 1, 2012. It's very possible it won't end Tuesday since Pomeranz (1-3, 5.12) is 0-3 with a 6.57 ERA in his last five outings.

The left-hander gave up six runs over a season-low 4 1-3 innings in Thursday's 6-5 defeat at Minnesota, matching a career high with five walks.

Pomeranz has never started against the Red Sox, making two relief appearances against them. The Boston hitter he has faced the most is Shane Victorino, who is 4 for 6 against him.

Victorino went 0 for 4 on Monday after he was activated from the 15-day disabled list after being out since April 22 with a strained right hamstring.

The Athletics continued their woes in close games with a 5-4, 11-inning defeat in the series opener. They are 0-6 in extra innings, 1-11 in one-run games and one of two teams yet to win a game in their final at-bat along with Cleveland.

'It's the same story here," manager Bob Melvin said. "It's getting tough to explain. It seems like we've played this game so many times this year that it's a little bit surreal. But we have to come out tomorrow and try to break through.'

Boston's hero was a familiar face in the Bay Area, as former San Francisco slugger Pablo Sandoval homered leading off the 11th inning for the eventual winning run. Sandoval made his return to the region a triumphant one after receiving his latest World Series ring from Giants manager Bruce Bochy the night before at the hotel.

'It's exciting and emotional getting the ring and hitting the homer to win the game,' Sandoval said. 'It was a big day for me.'

The Red Sox can match a season-high three-game win streak from April 9-11. They saw a familiar face Monday when Oakland reliever Edward Mujica made his club debut with a perfect inning two days after he was dealt by Boston to the Athletics.

Oakland slugger Ike Davis' status is uncertain after he left in the bottom of the fourth with a strained left quadriceps muscle.

Center fielder Coco Crisp is hitless in 21 at_bats to begin 2015.

These teams have the AL's worst records in May, with Boston at 3-7 and Oakland at 3-8.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Red Sox at Athletics
Mon, May 11 Final 5 to 4
Boxscores

GAME 2
Red Sox at Athletics
Tue, May 12 - 10:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Red Sox at Athletics
Wed, May 13 - 3:35PM EDT

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Preview: Marlins (15-18) at Dodgers (21-10)
Game: 2
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: May 12, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

A year after the Los Angeles Dodgers hoped Dan Haren would strengthen the back end of their rotation, he's become the Miami Marlins' top arm.

Haren makes his return to Los Angeles looking for his longest winning streak in almost four years Tuesday night.

Haren (4-1, 2.68 ERA) signed a one-year, $10-million contract with the Dodgers prior to last season and he went 13-11 with a 4.02 ERA, while his 186 innings triggered an option for a second year at $11 million.

The Dodgers instead sent him and Dee Gordon to Miami in a seven-player trade in December.

The move is paying off for the Marlins (15-18) - Gordon leads the majors with a .425 average while Haren tops the team in wins, ERA and WHIP (0.92) after putting to rest reports he would retire if traded away from the West Coast.

"This guy's prepared. He studies hitters," manager Mike Redmond told MLB's official website. "The four days he's not pitching, he's figuring out how to beat the next team. He's a great competitor. I've seen that really his whole career. He just doesn't make a ton of mistakes out over the plate. He doesn't give in."

Haren has won his last three starts with a 2.00 ERA, and he last won four straight with the Los Angeles Angels from June 24-July 10, 2011.

He yielded two runs and eight hits in seven innings Thursday and also helped himself with two hits, including a two-run double in a 7-2 win at San Francisco.

"I just try to do my thing," Haren said. "I haven't struck out too many guys this year. I've been fortunate with the great defense that we have to turn balls in play into outs."

Haren is 2-3 with a 3.49 ERA in eight starts as a visitor to Chavez Ravine, losing his last visit with Washington on May 14, 2013.

Miami has dropped six of nine following a 9-1 stretch, and closer Steve Cishek is having major problems. He served up a three-run walkoff homer to Scott Van Slyke in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers (21-10), one day after giving up two runs in the ninth of a 3-2 loss at San Francisco.

Cishek's four blown saves are the most in the majors and match his total in 43 opportunities last year.

'It's just very disappointing. All I needed to do was get the last three outs of the game, but I continued to let the team down,' Cishek said. 'I mean, this is about as low as I can get."

Gordon is also looking for a bounce-back performance after going 0 for 4 with a walk to end his 13-game hitting streak. He was also thrown out trying to steal second by Yasmani Grandal.

Grandal, who went 0 for 2 with two walks Monday, is 13 for 21 with three homers and 11 RBIs in his last seven games to raise his season average 120 points to .299.

The Dodgers own the best home record in the majors at 14-2 after winning five straight there.

Van Slyke has helped by going 13 for 27 with two homers, five doubles and 12 RBIs in his past nine home games after collecting three hits Monday.

Mike Bolsinger (0-0, 1.59) is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City for a spot start. The right-hander allowed one run and five hits with five strikeouts in 5 2-3 innings of a 3-2 loss in 10 at San Francisco in his only game this season April 23.

He went 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA in 19 innings over four starts with Oklahoma City.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Marlins at Dodgers
Mon, May 11 Final 3 to 5
Boxscores

GAME 2
Marlins at Dodgers
Tue, May 12 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Marlins at Dodgers
Wed, May 13 - 7:50PM EDT

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Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Brad Crawford of Saturdaydownsouth.com ranked the six best QBs in the SEC:

6) Kyle Allen, Texas A&M-- Could get competition from Kyler Murray.

5) Brice Ramsey, Georgia-- Brian Schottenheimer is Dawgs' new play-caller.

4) Jeremy Johnson, Auburn-- Should fit right in with Malzahn's offense.

3) Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee-- Vols are a team on the rise.

2) Brandon Allen, Arkansas-- This will be his third year as starting QB.

1) Dak Prescott, Mississippi State-- Should have a big senior season.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.......

13) Tom Brady gets four games off, Patriots lose two draft picks, one in first round, they get fined $1M, but this isn't going away quickly-- wouldn't be too surprised if this case wound up in the US Supreme Court.

12) I guess Robert Kraft won't be getting an apology from the league.

11) These are the Patriots' first four games:
-- Week 1: Steelers
-- Week 2: at Buffalo
-- Week 3: Jacksonville
-- Week 4: bye
-- Week 5: at Dallas

10) Only a conspiracy theorist would point out that the Patriots' fifth game, the one Brady is now expected to return for, is in Indianaapolis, against the Colts, on a Sunday night on NBC, against the same team that was involved in the DeflateGate game in January. Surely a coincidence.

9) Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated pointed out something; Brady doesn't get paid for four weeks, Patriots get fined $1M, but Brady makes a lot more than that in four weeks of play, so the Patriots actually make money on the deal.

Elsewhere in the world.........
8) Hooters Casino in Las Vegas sold for $53.8M last week; it had the smallest sportsbook I've been in- new owners are expected to change the name, but the Hooters restaurant inside the casino is expected to stay.

7) Houston Astros promoted their big shortstop prospect Carlos Correa to AAA, which makes you think he might get to Houston before starting SS Jed Lowrie's thumb heals sometime in July.

6) Disappointed to hear Monday that CBS cancelled the TV show CSI after 15 years on the air- its one of my two favorite TV shows of all-time.

5) Baltimore Orioles scored in first inning in eight of 11 games in Camden Yards this season, only four of 19 games away from home.

4) Every day this week is the same backwards as it is forward; for example.....
5/10/15 is 51015 backwards.....5/11/15 is 51115 and so on.......

3) Rumor has Florida State as the favorite to land Everett Golson as its new QB, as they try and replace Jameis Winston.

2) If you're wodering why the Rockets were fouling DeAndre Jordan all the time in Game 4, this is why: Clippers are +76 with Jordan on the floor, -8 when he is off the floor in their four games with Houston so far. Rockets were hoping 18 missed foul shots would get Doc Rivers to sit Jordan, but it did not.

1) NCAA has too darn many rules; Jim Harbaugh donated a signed helmet, jersey to a family who lost a child to suicide- the items were auctioned off to help fund a scholarship in the young person's name-- but that is a secondary violation of NCAA rules, a minor violation but it against the rules and that is pretty damn sad. Shrink the rulebook, people.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 12

National League
Pirates @ Phillies
Burnett is 1-0, 1.39 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. .

O'Sullivan is 0-1, 4.91in his two starts this year.

Pirates won seven of last eight games with Philly; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Bucs won four of last five games (over 3-1-1). Phillies lost ten of last 13 games; over is 4-2-2 in their last eight.

Braves @ Reds
Foltynewicz is 2-0, 6.10 in his two starts; both games went over, with Braves scoring 11 runs in those games.

DeSclafani is 0-3, 7.20 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his '15 starts.

Atlanta lost eight of last ten road games, with four of last five going over the total; Braves lost four of their last seven games with Cincinnati- under is 7-2-2 in last 11 series games. Reds lost four of last five, with three of the five going over the total.

Mets @ Cubs
Syndergaard is making MLB debut; he was 3-0, 1.82 in five AAA starts this year, after going 9-7, 4.60 in 26 AAA starts LY.

Arrieta is 0-2, 7.84 in his last two starts; under is 5-0-2 in his last seven.

Chicago lost seven of last ten games, with five of last eight going over the total. Mets lost six of last eight games with the Cubs; four of last five went under total. New York won four of last six games; eight of their last nine games stayed under the total.

Nationals @ Diamondbacks
Strasburg is 1-2, 5.02 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

de la Rosa is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Washington won six in row, nine of last 11 games with Arizona; six of last ten series games stayed under. Nationals won eight of last nine games, scoring 40 runs in last five; six of their last seven games went over. Arizona won four of its last seven games; over is 9-3-1 in their last thirteen.

Marlins @ Dodgers
Haren is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts; over is 6-0-1 in his last seven.

Bolsinger is 0-5, 5.89 in his last eight starts; four of last five stayed under.

Dodgers won seven of last ten games with Miami; over is 9-1-1 in last eleven series games. LA won 13 of last 14 home games; five of their last six overall went over total. Miami is 3-6 in its last nine games; six of the nine went over. Marlins blew 9th inning leads and lost the two days.

American League
Twins @ Tigers
Gibson is 2-0, 0.86 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Simon is 0-1, 8.68 in his last two starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Tigers won six of last seven games with Minnesota, but lost four of last six games overall- six of their last nine games stayed under. Twins won eight of last ten games- eight of their last ten went over.

Blue Jays @ Orioles
Buehrle is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts; seven of his last ten went over.

Tillman is 0-3, 6.88 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Orioles lost five of last seven games- under is 7-1-2 in their last ten games. Blue Jays won five of last seven games with Baltimore; over is 4-2-1 in those seven. Toronto won three of last five games overall, under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Bronx @ Rays
Eovaldi is 3-0 3.86 in his last four starts; three of them stayed under.

Archer is 0-2, 8.68 in his last two starts; he was 3-2, 1.39 in his first five. Five of his last six starts stayed under.

Bronx is 11-4 in its last 15 games; under is 8-4-2 in last fourteen- they're 7-1 in last eight games vs Tampa Bay, with three of last four staying under. Rays are 8-5 in last thirteen home games; four of their last five went over.

Royals @ Rangers
Volquez is 0-2, 6.14 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Martinez is 2-0, 2.45 in his six starts; five of the six went over total.

Royals won six of last eight games with Texas; under is 8-1-2 in last 11 series games. KC won three of last five overall; six of their last eight games went over total. Rangers won six of last eight games; five of last six went over.

Red Sox @ A's
Masterson is 0-1, 4.67 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under the total.

Pomeranz is 0-3, 6.57 in his last five starts; he never finished sixth inning in any of them, bad news with A's dreadful bullpen. Seven of his last nine starts went over the total.

Boston lost seven of last ten games, with under 8-2-1 in their last 11. Red Sox lost four of last six games with Oakland- nine of last 11 series games stayed under total. A's lost six in row, ten of last 13 games; 12 of last 15 went over.

Interleague
Cardinals @ Indians
Lynn is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts; six of his last nine stayed under.

Carrasco is 3-1, 5.24 in four starts since he got hit in head by a liner; Indians scored 31 runs in those four games, with last three going over.

Cardinals lost three of last four games with Cleveland, with last five staying under total, but teams haven't met since '12. St Louis lost three of last four on road; four of their last five away games went over. Indians lost three of their last four games- their last nine games went over the total.

Giants @ Astros
Heston is 0-2, 6.48 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Houston won last ten McHugh starts (8-0, 3.14); three of his last four went over the total.

Astros lost eight of last nine games with Giants; over is 6-4 in last ten- teams haven't met since '12. Giants lost six of last eight road games- under is 5-3 in their last eight games overall. Houston is 3-5 in its last eight games; five of their last seven games stayed under.

White Sox @ Brewers
Sale is 0-1, 4.39 in his last three starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Fiers is 1-7, 5.85 in his last nine starts; three of his last four went over.

White Sox won four of last six games with Milwaukee, but teams haven't met since '12; Sox won four of last seven games overall. Brewers won seven of last ten games with six of last seven going over the total.

Rockies @ Angels
Kendrick is 0-4, 11.08 in his last five starts; five of his six went over.

Wilson is 0-0, 1.69 in his last three starts; five of his last six went under.

Colorado lost its last nine games; seven of its last ten games went over total. Rockies lost seven of last eight games with Angels- three of last four went over the total. Angels won four of last six games; six of their last eight stayed under the total.

Padres @ Mariners
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.07 in his last two starts; his last three went over.

Mariners are 1-5 in Paxton starts, with four of last five going over total; he is 0-0, 2.57 in his last two starts.

Seattle won its last three games but lost six of last seven on road; seven of their last ten road games stayed under. San Diego lost six of last nine away games; four of their last five went over. Teams split last ten series games; Padres lost three of last four games played here.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Phil-- Burnett 2-4; O'Sullivan 0-2
Atl-Cin-- Foltynewicz 2-0; DeSclafani 3-3
NY-Chi-- Syndegaard 0-0; Arrieta 3-3
Wash-Az-- Strasburg 2-4; de la Rosa 3-3
Mia-LA-- Haren 5-1; Bolsinger 0-1

Minn-Det-- Gibson 4-2; Simon 4-2
Tor-Balt-- Buehrle 4-2; Tillman 2-4
NY-TB-- Eovaldi 4-2; Archer 3-4
KC-Tex-- Volquez 3-3; Martinez 6-0
Bos-A's-- Masterson 3-3; Pomeranz 1-5

StL-Clev-- Lynn 2-4; Carrasco 4-2
SF-Hst-- Heston 3-3; McHugh 6-0
CWS-Mil-- Sale 3-2; Fiers 2-4
Col-LAA-- Kendrick 2-4; Wilson 3-3
SD-Sea-- Kennedy 2-2; Paxton 1-5

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Phil-- Burnett 0-6; O'Sullivan 2-2
Atl-Cin-- Foltynewicz 1-2; DeSclafani 1-6
NY-Chi-- Syndegaard 0-0; Arrieta 2-6
Wash-Az-- Strasburg 0-6; de la Rosa 2-6
Mia-LA-- Haren 0-6; Bolsinger 0-1

Minn-Det-- Gibson 1-6; Simon 0-6
Tor-Balt-- Buehrle 4-6; Tillman 2-6
NY-TB-- Eovaldi 4-6; Archer 1-7
KC-Tex-- Volquez 1-6; Martinez 1-6
Bos-A's-- Masterson 2-6; Pomeranz 2-6

StL-Clev-- Lynn 1-6; Carrasco 4-6
SF-Hst-- Heston 1-6; McHugh 2-6
CWS-Mil-- Sale 4-5; Fiers 0-6
Col-LAA-- Kendrick 5-6; Wilson 1-6
SD-Sea-- Kennedy 1-4; Paxton 3-6

Umpires
Pitt-Phil-- Last four LBarrett games stayed under.
Atl-Cin-- Over is 3-2 in Holbrook games this season.
NY-Chi-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Meals games.
Wsh-Az-- Favorites won all five Danley games this year.
Mia-LA-- Underdogs won last three Davidson games.

Tor-Balt-- Three of four Dreckman games went over.
NY-TB-- Five of last seven Hamari games went over.
KC-Tex-- Five of last seven Barry games stayed under.
Bos-A's-- Over is 10-6 in last sixteen Vanover games.

Chi-Mil-- Four of last five Fagan games went over total.

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MLB

Tuesday, May 12

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Trend Report
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6:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CLEVELAND
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing St. Louis

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 15 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:08 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Yankees are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CINCINNATI
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta

8:05 PM
NY METS vs. CHI CUBS
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 9 games
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games

8:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Kansas City

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing San Francisco

9:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games at home

10:05 PM
COLORADO vs. LA ANGELS
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games

10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing Oakland
Oakland is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games ,at home
Oakland15-6-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing Boston

10:10 PM
MIAMI vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Miami is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing San Diego

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 12


Boston @ Oakland

Game 919-920
May 12, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Masterson) 17.079
Oakland
(Pomeranz) 13.564
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+100); Under

St. Louis @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
May 12, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 16.591
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
May 12, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 17.406
Philadelphia
(O'Sullivan) 14.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-160); Over

San Francisco @ Houston

Game 923-924
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 15.201
Houston
(McHugh) 16.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-135); Over

Atlanta @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
May 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 12.553
Cincinnati
(DeSclafani) 15.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-150); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Milwaukee

Game 925-926
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 15.553
Milwaukee
(Fiers) 12.633
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-130); Over

NY Mets @ Chicago Cubs

Game 905-906
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndergrd) 16.732
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-145
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+125); N/A

Colorado @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
May 12, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Kendrick) 14.485
LA Angels
(Wilson) 16.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-185); Over

Washington @ Arizona

Game 907-908
May 12, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 15.697
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 16.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+125); Under

San Diego @ Seattle

Game 929-930
May 12, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 17.396
Seattle
(Paxton) 16.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+110); Under

Miami @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
May 12, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Haren) 16.229
LA Dodgers
(Bolsinger) 13.573
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+130); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 911-912
May 12, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.373
Detroit
(Eovaldi) 15.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+130); Over

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 913-914
May 12, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 14.438
Baltimore
(Tillman) 17.079
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-125); Under

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
May 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 16.027
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 17.427
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-130); Under

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 917-918
May 12, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 15.048
Texas
(Martinez) 16.113
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+115); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 12

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PITTSBURGH (16 - 16) at PHILADELPHIA (11 - 22) - 7:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 207-210 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 11-27 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 167-177 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 137-149 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 104-109 (-27.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 7-19 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 102-112 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 139-97 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 113-66 (+32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 110-154 (-40.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

A.J. BURNETT vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BURNETT is 7-10 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 8-13 (-8.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-10. (-1.0 units)

SEAN O'SULLIVAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (15 - 17) at CINCINNATI (15 - 17) - 7:10 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 94-100 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 92-99 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-82 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-60 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 361-329 (-84.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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NY METS (20 - 12) at CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 15) - 8:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 99-95 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 87-91 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 99-95 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 17-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 51-43 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1403-1568 (-281.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 752-733 (-166.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1346-1481 (-256.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 222-230 (-67.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1030-1165 (-213.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-96 (-30.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

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

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY METS since 1997
ARRIETA is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (18 - 15) at ARIZONA (14 - 17) - 9:40 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SCHERZER is 54-22 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 78-115 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-57 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 202-192 (-45.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 196-232 (-59.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 78-115 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-86 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-66 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 30-62 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (15 - 18) at LA DODGERS (21 - 10) - 10:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. MIKE BOLSINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAREN is 181-175 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 168-169 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 119-121 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 14-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-1 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 20-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 68-66 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HAREN is 6-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 7-10 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.4 units)

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (18 - 14) at DETROIT (19 - 13) - 7:05 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SIMON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 14-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 18-14 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-14 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 24-27 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 2-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.04 and a WHIP of 1.858.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SIMON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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TORONTO (16 - 17) at BALTIMORE (14 - 16) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 114-86 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-38 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-43 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 100-74 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 80-51 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-50 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 28-15 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 25-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 26-14 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 25-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 108-75 (+28.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 11-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 15-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUEHRLE is 10-10 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 13-11 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-12. (-2.2 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
TILLMAN is 4-8 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 5-11 (-7.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (21 - 12) at TAMPA BAY (17 - 16) - 7:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 9-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 569-651 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 21-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 17-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-5 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 94-101 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-36 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-54 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 0-6 (-7.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-55 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-68 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-61 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-38 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARCHER is 0-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 7-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-1 (+4.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS ARCHER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ARCHER is 5-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.762.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (20 - 12) at TEXAS (14 - 18) - 8:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 25-42 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARTINEZ is 6-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 120-89 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-43 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 116-86 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 86-61 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 85-61 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 49-33 (+20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 37-57 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-57 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-89 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-77 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (15 - 17) at OAKLAND (12 - 22) - 10:05 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 86-109 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-49 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 76-93 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 61-77 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-52 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 72-67 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
POMERANZ is 6-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 5-13 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 7-17 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.57 and a WHIP of 1.665.
His team's record is 3-7 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.6 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (22 - 9) at CLEVELAND (11 - 19) - 6:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 2-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 102-56 (+34.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-11 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CARRASCO is 8-22 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 8-22 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 5-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LANCE LYNN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (16 - 16) at HOUSTON (20 - 12) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 20-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 20-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MCHUGH is 19-12 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 6-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 19-11 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 116-95 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-48 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 116-95 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1033-865 (+115.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 547-535 (+56.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 725-711 (+48.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHRIS HESTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 17) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 21) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-76 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-84 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-3 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 188-143 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
SALE is 11-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 87-96 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-96 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 46-51 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FIERS is 2-8 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SALE is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
FIERS is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.819.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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COLORADO (11 - 17) at LA ANGELS (15 - 17) - 10:05 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 77-113 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-29 (-21.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-68 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 222-293 (-80.6 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 12-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-113 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-79 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 14-32 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-87 (-31.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 54-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-17 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 62-32 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KENDRICK is 81-59 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

KYLE KENDRICK vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

C.J. WILSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
WILSON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (17 - 16) at SEATTLE (14 - 17) - 10:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 15-24 (-18.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 85-92 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 85-92 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-15 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 30-36 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-46 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

IAN KENNEDY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES PAXTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Tuesday, May 12


Hitters' wind in Cincinnati Tuesday

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow directly out to centerfield at around 14 miles per hour at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati as the Reds host the Atlanta Braves Tuesday.

Oddsmakers have the Reds as -147 moneyline home faves and the total at 8. Anthony Desclafani is slated to get the ball for the Reds and Michael Foltynewicz is the probable starter for the Braves.


The Grindhouse produces yet another under

The total trend at the "Grindhouse" continued Monday, with the under coming through for the 24th time in Memphis' last 26 games at the FedExForum after falling 101-84 to Golden State in Game 4.

The under is now 4-0 in the Grizzlies and Warriors Western Conference semi final, going under by an average of 9.5-points per game. The under is also 6-1 in the last six meetings overall.

With the series tied heading back to Oakland for the pivotal Game 5, the total is opened at 195.

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Tuesday's Tip Sheet

May 12, 2015


Who’s Hot:

Nationals – In late April, Washington was riding a six-game losing streak and sat near the bottom of the NL East. All of the sudden, the Nats have turned things around by winning 11 of their past 13 games, including five straight following Monday’s 11-1 rout of Arizona. Washington has won six of its previous seven contests away from Nationals Park, while cashing the ‘over’ in each of its past five games overall.

Stephen Strasburg has won just one of three road starts this season after Washington compiled an 8-8 record in 2014 when the right-hander started on the highway. Strasburg performed well in the desert in his career, winning two of his last three starts, even though he dropped a 3-1 decision at Chase Field last season.

Dodgers – Los Angeles is turning it on right now after beating Miami with a walk-off homer last night to improve to 21-10. The Dodgers have won five straight games at Chavez Ravine, while owning a 12-3 record in its past 15 games in the favorite role. Don Mattingly’s team has opened up a five-game advantage over the Padres in the NL West heading into tonight’s action, while the Dodgers are 4-1 to the ‘over’ in Game 2’s of a series this season.

Los Angeles sends out right-hander Mike Bolsinger to the mound, as he picked up a no-decision in his Dodgers’ debut on August 23 in a 3-2 loss to San Francisco in spite of allowing one earned run in 5.2 innings of work. Dating back to last season, Bolsinger is winless in his last eight starts, which includes an 0-7 team record with Arizona since April 29, 2014.

Who’s Not:

Rockies – Colorado began the season on fire at 7-2, but that seems like a long time ago as Walt Weiss’ is currently on a 4-15 slide the last 19 games. The Rockies have dropped nine straight, including a 1-8 record away from Coors Field since beginning the campaign with an incredible 6-0 road record. Seven times during this nine-game skid, Colorado has allowed at least five runs, as the ‘over’ has cashed six times in this stretch.

Kyle Kendrick tossed seven scoreless innings on opening day at Milwaukee in a 10-0 victory. Since then, the Rockies are 1-4 in Kendrick’s last five starts, while allowing at least six earned runs four times. The ‘over’ has profited in Kendrick’s outings, going 5-1, including a perfect 4-0 mark away from Coors Field.

Athletics – Is the “Moneyball” concept working in the East Bay anymore? Oakland has lost six consecutive games, including a 5-4 defeat to Boston on Monday night in extra innings. To make matters worse, the A’s have dropped eight of their last nine games at O.Co Coliseum, while hitting the ‘over’ in 12 consecutive home contests.

Drew Pomeranz is winless in his last five starts for Oakland after not allowing a run in seven innings of his season debut against Seattle. The Athletics’ southpaw hasn’t lasted past the fifth inning in his past five trips to the mound, but four of those losses came on the road, while each of his last three have come by one run each.

May Pitchers to Watch

Per Marc Lawrence's Report

Good Toronto – Mark Buehrle
Chicago White Sox – Chris Sale

Bad

Miami – Dan Haren
San Diego – Ian Kennedy

Interleague – 5 Matchups for Wednesday
National League holds 18-17 edge

St. Louis at Cleveland
San Francisco at Houston
Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee
Colorado at L.A. Angels
San Diego at Seattle

Total Notes - Teams

Oakland has watched the ‘over’ go 24-8 (75%) this season, which includes a 13-1 record at home. The Athletics host the Red Sox on Tuesday and the total is set at 8 runs.

Cleveland has been a great ‘over’ bet at home this season, producing a 12-3 (80%) mark at Progressive Field. The Indians open a three-game set against the Cardinals on Tuesday and they bring a 9-0 ‘over’ streak into this series. The total opened at 8 runs and has dropped to 7 ½ at a few betting outfits.

Minnesota has seen the ‘over’ go 5-0 in its last five games. The Twins visit the Tigers on Tuesday and the total is hovering around 8 ½ runs.

Houston is 11-4 (73%) to the ‘under’ in home contests this season. The Astros meet the Giants at home on Tuesday and they’re looking at a total of eight runs. Houston is averaging 3.19 runs per game at Minute Maid Park this season, ranked 28th in the majors.

Miami has watched the ‘over’ go 12-5 (70%) in its first 17 road games.

Total Notes – Pitchers

-- Pittsburgh’s A.J. Burnett is 4-1-1 to the ‘under’ this season

-- The Cubs’ Jake Arrieta has watched the ‘under’ go 4-0-2

-- Washington has watched the ‘over’ go 4-2 in Stephen Strasburg’s six appearances

-- Miami’s Dan Haren is 5-0-1 to the ‘over’ this season, who has been helped with 39 runs

-- Tampa Bay is 5-2 to the ‘under’ in seven starts from Chris Archer

-- Nick Martinez is 5-1 to the ‘over’ in six appearances for Texas. The club has scored 43 runs

-- Oakland’s Drew Pomeranz has watched the ‘over’ go 5-1 this season

-- The Cardinals’ Lance Lynn is 4-2 to the ‘under’

-- Chris Sale is 4-1 to the ‘over’ in five starts for the White Sox

-- Colorado is 5-1 to the ‘over’ in six starts by Kyle Kendrick

-- The Angels’ C.J. Wilson is 5-1 to the ‘under’

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Diamond Trends - Tuesday

May 12, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Braves are 11-0 since September 24, 2008 as a dog after scoring 3 runs or less and winning as a dog and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1475.


PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Carlos Carrasco starts the Indians are 0-10 since June 02, 2011 in the first game of a series for a net profit of $1137 when playing against.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Nationals are 21-0 (+$2,100) in team history as a road favorite in the regular season after a win where they allowed 6 or fewer hits, which did not end a 3+ game losing streak.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Braves are 11-0 OU since April 05, 2014 as a dog when they are off a win in which they scored in at most two separate innings and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1100 when playing the over.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When CJ Wilson starts the Angels are 16-0 since April 30, 2012 as a 140+ favorite vs a team that lost their starters last two starts for a net profit of $1600.

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Interleague Results

The 2015 MLB regular season will usually feature at least one Interleague game every day. All teams will play exactly 20 Interleague games broken down into eight series, four at home and four on the road.

AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS (2013-2015)

Team 2013 2014 2015 (Home-Away)

Baltimore Orioles 11-9 12-8 (0-0, 0-2)

Boston Red Sox 14-6 9-11 (2-1, 2-1
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Chicago White Sox 8-12 11-9 (2-1, 0-0)

Cleveland Indians 11-9 10-10 (0-0, 0-0)

Detroit Tigers 12-8 12-8 (0-0, 2-1)

Houston Astros 8-12 5-15 (0-0, 3-0)

Kansas City Royals 9-11 15-5 (0-0, 0-0)

Los Angeles Angels 10-10 12-8 (0-0, 0-3)

Minnesota Twins 8-12 9-11 (0-0, 0-0)

New York Yankees 9-11 13-7 (2-1, 0-0)

Oakland Athletics 13-7 13-7 (0-0, 0-0)

Seattle Mariners 8-12 9-11 (0-0, 0-3)


Tampa Bay Rays 12-8 10-10 (0-0, 2-1)

Texas Rangers 10-10 10-10 (0-0, 1-1)

Toronto Blue Jays 11-9 13-7 (1-2, 0-0)

AL Totals 164-146 163-137 (7-5, 10-12)



NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS (2013-2015)

Team 2013 2014 2015 (Home-Away)

Arizona Diamondbacks 11-9 7-13 (1-1, 0-0)

Atlanta Braves 11-9 7-13 (0-0, 2-1)

Chicago Cubs 13-7 9-11 (0-0, 0-0)

Cincinnati Reds 11-9 6-14 (0-0, 1-2)

Colorado Rockies 5-15 7-13 (0-0, 0-0)

Los Angeles Dodgers 12-8 11-9 (3-0, 0-0)

Miami Marlins 9-11 13-7 (1-2, 0-0)

Milwaukee Brewers 6-14 11-9 (0-0, 0-0)

New York Mets 11-9 11-9 (2-0, 1-2)

Philadelphia Phillies 7-13 7-13 (1-2, 0-0)

Pittsburgh Pirates 15-5 11-9 (1-2, 0-0)

St. Louis Cardinals 10-10 8-12 (0-0, 0-0)

San Diego Padres 8-12 9-11 (0-3, 0-0)

San Francisco Giants 6-14 10-10 (3-0, 0-0)

Washington Nationals 11-9 10-10 (0-0, 1-2)

NL Totals 146-164 137-163 (12-10, 5-7)

Updated - Sun May 10, 2015, 9:00 PM ET

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NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 12

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CHICAGO (56 - 36) at CLEVELAND (59 - 31) - 5/12/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-7 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (63 - 30) at HOUSTON (61 - 30) - 5/12/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 177-238 ATS (-84.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
HOUSTON is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 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 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 90-126 ATS (-48.6 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 11-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 11-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 12

Cavaliers got 14-13 points off bench from JR Smith in splitting pair in Chicago- James was 10-30 in Game 4 but hit winning shot after coach Blatt almost screwed things up by trying to call timeout he didn't have. Bulls shot 36% from floor, led by 11 but lost chance to go up 3-1 in the series. Bulls won 10 of last 14 games overall with six of last nine staying under total; Chicago made 10-18 from arc in Game 1, only 22-62 in last three games. Cleveland had only four fast break points in Game 4.

Heart-check time for the Rockets, who lost by 25-33 points in pathetic showing in LA over weekend; do they want to keep playing? Didn't look like they did while being outscored 43-25 in third quarter Sunday, with Clippers blowing them out badly. Will Houston keep fouling Jordan, who is +76 in this series (Rockets are +8 when he is off floor)? This game is a simple one; how badly does Houston want to compete, if at all? Seven of last eight Clipper games went over the total.

2015 playoffs
Chicago vs Cleveland
Chi 99-92, +4.5, U195
Clev 106-91, -5.5, O195.5
Chi 99-96, -3, O194.5
Clev 86-84, -3 U194

Washington vs Atlanta
Wash 104-98, +5.5, O197
Atl 106-90, -9, U199
Wash 103-101, +4, O196.5
Atl 106-101, -4.5, O198

Memphis vs Golden State
GSt 101-86, -10.5, U196
Mem 101-86, +10.5, U198.5
Mem 99-89, +4.5, U196.5
GSt 101-84, -3.5, U196

LA Clippers vs Houston
LAC 117-101, +7.5, O212
Hst 115-109, -8, O214.5
LAC 124-99, -6, O214.5
LAC 128-95, -6.5 O217.5




NBA

Tuesday, May 12

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND
Chicago is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 12 games at home
Houston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

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NBA

Tuesday, May 12

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Game of the Day: NBA Tuesday playoff matchups
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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (-5.5, 191)
Series is tied at 2-2

Chicago and Cleveland have traded dramatic game-winning shots in the past two games and the Cavaliers have the homecourt advantage when they meet the Bulls in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Chicago’s Derrick Rose banked in the decisive shot in Game 3 and Cleveland’s LeBron James answered with the game-winner in Game 4 to tie the series at two games apiece.

James sprained his left ankle in Sunday’s game but won’t miss any time while point guard Kyrie Irving continues to be hampered by injuries – first a sore right foot and then being diagnosed on Monday with tendinitis in his left knee. Irving plans to play despite being an inferior shadow of himself while the Bulls will likely be without power forward Pau Gasol (hamstring) for the second consecutive contest. Chicago missed a big opportunity to take a 3-1 lead when it struggled in the fourth quarter and Cleveland rallied for the victory. “We just got to be a lot smarter with the lead,” Bulls forward Taj Gibson told reporters. “Going into the fourth we had a good margin. We just blew it.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Cavs as 5-point faves but have since moved that number to -5.5.

INJURY REPORT: Chicago - T. Gibson (questionable), P. Gasol (doubtful). Cleveland - K. Irving (probable), L. James (probable), K. Love (out for playoffs), A. Varejo (out for playoffs).

ABOUT THE BULLS: Chicago led by 11 points late in the third quarter of Game 4 before falling apart on the offensive end and letting the game get away. “Just too many duds for offensive possessions,” forward Mike Dunleavy told reporters. “We’ve had issues with that all year. Especially here in the playoffs, our ball movement has been slowing us down, and we kind of get stagnant.” One guy thriving is Rose, who has scored 30 or more points in back-to-back games and is averaging 25 points in the series.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: Irving is 5-for-23 shooting over the last two games, and his 30-point performance in Game 1 seems like it happened ages ago. “I’d rather give 30 percent, 40 percent rather than give none at all,” Irving told reporters. “I just literally can’t do it. I can’t sit on the bench and be hurt and be OK with that. And still, I still know I can be effective.” James expressed surprise that he was able to finish Game 4 – a contest that concluded with him overruling coach David Blatt’s plan to have him in-bound the ball on the play and instead receiving the ball and knocking down the decisive shot.

TRENDS:

*Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
*Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 overall.
*Under is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 overall.
*Bulls are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.



Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets (+2.5, 219)
Clippers lead series 3-1

The Los Angeles Clippers look to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history when they visit the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the semifinal series. Los Angeles has pounded Houston by an average of 29 points over the last two games to take a 3-1 lead while thoroughly demoralizing the Rockets.

Houston has no answer on the defensive end as the Clippers are averaging 119.5 points in the series after posting a 128-95 victory on Sunday. “This is the ultimate adversity right now,” Rockets guard James Harden told reporters. “We’ve got Game 5 back at the house and it’s really win or go home. Our backs are against the wall and we’ve got to show up.” The Clippers are the first team to win back-to-back games in a playoff series by at least 25 points since the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 and are rolling on all cylinders. “I think we realize as a team what we’re capable of when we play the right way,” power forward Blake Griffin told reporters. “It’s just a matter of coming out and playing the right way.”

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Rockets opened -1 but have hopped the fence to +2.5 as of this writing.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: The hamstring injury to Chris Paul was thought to be a deterrent to Los Angeles winning the series, and it split two games without him before dominating the two he has played. Paul has only had to play an average of 24.5 minutes due to the two routs and now coach Doc Rivers is less than concerned with his point guard’s health and more interested in his team continuing its strong play. “I think right now, honestly, they just have great focus,” Rivers told reporters. “They’re not thinking about a lot of stuff, but doing their jobs and trying to win the game.”

ABOUT THE ROCKETS: Standout guard James Harden scored a quiet 21 points in Game 4 and has failed to be a difference-maker despite a 24.5 average in the four games. The runner-up in MVP balloting has been bottled up for long stretches by the Clippers and is growing more and more frustrated as the scores get out of hand. “We’re not really moving,” Harden told reporters. “We’re not really moving on the offensive end. We’re pretty much stagnant, so it makes it easier for them to kind of load up and play their normal defense.”

TRENDS:

*Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
*Over is 10-2 in Rockets last 12 home games.
*Over is 5-0 in Clippers last 5 overall.
*Clippers are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 road games.