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**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 08:07 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Rangers 2, Lightning 1-- All 13 Ranger playoff games were decided by a goal.

-- Louisiana Tech hired Miami assistant Eric Konkol as basketball coach; he was the top assistant for Jim Larranaga for the last 11 years.

-- Miguel Cabrera and Adrian Beltre both hit their 400th home runs this week.

-- American Pharoah is first horse to win the Preakness from the pole since 1994.

-- White Sox 4, A's 3-- Oakland is a depressing 1-12 in one-run games; if this was 1980 and Billy Martin was in charge, he'd never, ever utilize this bullpen.

-- Rory McIlroy shot a 61 Saturday, leads at Quail Hollow by four strokes.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday.........

13) A 9th grader named Shareef O'Neal averaged 3.7 ppg in high school LY, but has a scholarship offer from USC in his pocket. Why? Because young O'Neal has a very famous daddy-- Shaquille O'Neal.

12) They're going to build a bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario; the bridge is going to be named after hockey great Gordie Howe. The bridge is expected to be finished in 2020.

11) Stanford's marching band has been banned from travelling for a year, after a series of hazing/harassment incidents. Stanford might be the only school whose band is more of a behavioral problem than its players.

10) John Calipari brings a guy into Kentucky to prep his players on how the NBA teams interview players at the NBA Combine- that helps them get picked higher in the draft, which in turn helps his recrutiing down the road.

9) Milwaukee Brewers 2B Scooter Gennett recently got married in an odd place, in the caves under the actual Miller Brewery in Milwaukee.

8) SEC/Big X have a basketball challenge next January 30; best game of the day, by far, is Kansas-Kentucky. West Virginia-Florida, Oklahoma-LSU ain't bad matchups either.

7) When was last time a team's home run leader batted ninth? Wilmer Flores batted 9th for the Mets Saturday and hit a grand slam as they pounded on the Brewers 14-1. Flores is a sub-standard fielder, but he can hit a little.

6) Purdue's football attendance dropped 13,684 fans per home game last year; numbers like that can get a coach fired.

5) Hard to believe it has been 39 years since the original Rocky was in movie theaters; the theater I saw it in has been gone for years, but Sylvester Stallone still looks fairly young. How is that possible?

4) Dodgers gave Cuban infielder Hector Olivera $62.5M for six years; why and what are they going to do with all these big contracts? Olivera is 30 years old and is said to have a bad elbow- its almost like they're paying guys not to play for other teams that they could help more than the Dodgers.

3) Ever hear of Pete Thomas? He has the rare distinction of starting a game at QB for three Division I colleges; Colorado State, NC State and UL-Monroe. Thomas is trying out for the Chargers as a free agent; if nothing else, he will be able to write a hell of a book someday

2) While I was typing this, I watched the movie about the high school football team that won 150 games in a row; much better than I thought it would be.

1) When the Rockets won Game 6 at Staples Center Thursday night, it was the first time the Rockets had ever won a Game 6 on the road, as in....ever.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 08:12 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, May 17

Toronto @ Houston

Game 971-972
May 17, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 16.737
Houston
(McHugh) 15.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+130); Over

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 951-952
May 17, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Miller) 13.289
Miami
(Alvarez) 15.630
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-120); Over

Cleveland @ Texas

Game 973-974
May 17, 2015 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 13.731
Texas
(Martinez) 17.042
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+120); Over

San Francisco @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
May 17, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 12.530
Cincinnati
(DeSclafani) 17.261
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Oakland

Game 975-976
May 17, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzija) 17.143
Oakland
(Kazmir) 16.079
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+130); Over

Milwaukee @ NY Mets

Game 955-956
May 17, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 16.723
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 15.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+105); Under

Boston @ Seattle

Game 977-978
May 17, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 16.955
Seattle
(Paxton) 15.758
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+140); Over

Arizona @ Philadelphia

Game 957-958
May 17, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Collmenter) 13.986
Philadelphia
(O'Sullivan) 14.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+105); Under

Detroit @ St. Louis

Game 979-980
May 17, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Simon) 14,334
St. Louis
(Lynn) 17.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-150); Under

Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs

Game 959-960
May 17, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 16.688
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+115); N/A

Washington @ San Diego

Game 961-962
May 17, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 15.234
San Diego
(Kennedy) 16.326
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+115); Over

Colorado @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
May 17, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Kendrick) 14.818
LA Dodgers
(Bolsinger) 16.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-225
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-225); Under

LA Angels @ Baltimore

Game 965-966
May 17, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 16.630
Baltimore
(Wright) 15.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

NY Yankees @ Kansas City

Game 967-968
May 17, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Capuano) 14.084
Kansas City
(Volquez) 17.158
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-140); Under

Tampa Bay @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
May 17, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 17.153
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-125); Under

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 08:18 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, May 17

National League
Pirates @ Cubs
Burnett is 2-1, 1.80 in his seven starts (under 4-2-1).

Arrieta is 1-2, 4.91 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-3 in his '15 starts.

Pirates lost four of last five games with Cubs; over is 8-3-1 in in last twelve series games. Pittburgh lost last four games; five of their last seven games stayed under total. Cubs won their last six games, scoring 33 runs.

Diamondbacks @ Phillies
Collmenter is 1-1, 15.13 in his last two starts; six of his seven in '15 went over.

O'Sullivan is 0-2, 5.06 in his three starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four.

Arizona lost six of last seven games with the Phillies; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. D'backs lost six of last eight games- seven of their last nine went over. Philly won its last four games; six of their last nine stayed under.

Brewers @ Mets
Peralta is 1-1, 2.70 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Syndergaard lost his first MLB start, allowing three runs in sixth inning after blanking Cubs for first five.

Milwaukee won five of last eight games with the Mets; nine of last 12 series games stayed under. Brewers won four of their last seven games; four of their last six stayed under. Mets lost five of their last six games; under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen games.

Giants @ Reds
Heston is 1-1, 3.10 in his last three starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

DeSclafani is 0-3, 6.43 in his last four starts (under is 4-1-2 in last seven).

Giants lost five of last seven games with Cincinnati; road team won 11 of last 13 in series. SF lost eight of last 13 road games, but scored 21 runs the last two nights. Reds won three of their last five games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Braves @ Marlins
Miller is 4-1, 1.80 in his seven starts; six of the seven stayed under.

Alvarez comes off DL to start for first time since April 12; he is 0-2, 4.50 in his first two '15 starts- three of his last four starts stayed under.

Marlins lost six of last eight games with Atlanta;they lost five of last six games overall-- eight of their last ten went over the total. Braves lost five of last eight games with three of last five staying under total.

Nationals @ Padres
Strasburg pitched for San Diego State; he is 1-3, 8.15 in his last four starts; five of his last seven went over.

Kennedy is 2-2, 6.55 in his last four starts, all of which went over.

Nationals won nine of last 13 games with San Diego; three of last five went over. Washington won eight of its last ten games; nine of ten went over total. Padres won four of last six home games but lost four of last six games overall; over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Rockies @ Dodgers
Kendrick is 0-4, 9.27 in his last six starts; six of his last seven went over.

Bolsinger is 1-0, 1.59 in his last two starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Dodgers won nine of last 11 games with Colorado; 11 of last 13 in series went over. LA won 15 of last 19 home games; ten of their last 11 overall went over total. Colorado lost 12 of last 14 games; they scored 16 runs last three games.

American League
Angels @ Orioles
Richards is 3-0, 1.69 in his last four starts; four of his last six road starts went under the total.

MWright is making first '15 start; he is 3-0, 2.64 in six AAA starts this year.

Angels won eight of last ten games; eight of their last nine stayed under total. Halos won last three games with Baltimore, allowing two runs-- nine of last 11 series games stayed under. Orioles lost eight of their last 11 games.

Indians @ Rangers
Carrasco is 2-2, 6.00 in his last four starts, all of which went over.

Martinez is 0-0, 6.35 in his last three starts; six of his last seven went over.

Indians won last eight games with Texas, scoring 64 runs; over is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Cleveland won three of last four games; 11 of their last 13 went over total. Rangers are 3-6 in last nine games; eight of their last 11 went over the total.

Blue Jays @ Astros
Buehrle is 2-0, 2.45 in his last two starts; seven of his last ten went over.

McHugh is 1-1, 6.16 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Astros won seven of last eight games with Toronto; seven of last nine in series went over total. Blue Jays lost six of last seven games; four of their last five went over. Houston won its last four games, scoring 24 runs; four of their last five went over.

Bronx @ Royals
Capuano is making first '15 start; he is 1-1, 2.53 in two AAA starts this year. He is 76-87, 4.28 in 221 big league starts.

Volquez is 0-2, 6.41 in his last four starts.

Kansas City won five of last eight games with Bronx; Royals won five of last eight games overall with four of last six going over. Bronx lost four of its last five games- they scored 11 runs in the five games, four of which stayed under the total.

Rays @ Twins
Archer is 0-2, 6.06 in his last three starts; six of his last seven went under.

Gibson is 2-0, 0.96 in his last four starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight.

Tampa Bay-Minnesota split last ten games; three of last four stayed under the total. Rays are 3-4 in last seven games; five of their last seven stayed under. Twins won three of last four games; seven of their last ten went over.

White Sox @ A's
Samardzija pitched half a year for Oakland LY; he is 1-1, 8.50 in his last three starts- seven of his last ten went over.

Kazmir is 0-1, 5.50 in his last three starts; over is 8-1-1 in his last ten.

Chicago won six of last eight games with Oakland; White Sox won six of last seven games overall, with four of last five staying under total. A's lost nine of last ten games; over is 6-3-1 in those ten games.

Red Sox @ Mariners
SWright is making first '15 start; he is 0-1, 7.43 in two big league starts- he was 2-1, 3.24 in four AAA starts this year, 1-0, 4.22 in 10.2 IP in relief in big leagues this season.

Paxton is 1-0, 1.80 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over.

Boston won five of last seven games, with under 13-3-1 in last 17. Red Sox are 3-6 in their last nine games with Seattle- over is 9-3-1 in last 13 series games. Seattle won five of its last eight games.

Interleague
Tigers @ Cardinals
Simon is 0-1, 5.29 in his last three starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Lynn is 1-2, 4.50 in his last four starts; three of those went over total.

St Louis lost three of last four games; they lost five of last six games against Detroit. Three of last four Cardinal games stayed under. Tigers won four of last five games; they scored 27 runs in their last three games.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Chi-- Burnett 3-4; Arietta 4-3
Az-Phil-- Collmenter 3-4; O'Sullivan 0-3
Mil-NY-- Peralta 2-5; Syndergaard 0-1
SF-Cin-- Heston 4-3; DeSclafani 4-3
Atl-Mia-- Miller 6-1; Alvarez 0-2
Wsh-SD-- Strasburg 2-5; Kennedy 2-3
Col-LA-- Kendrick 2-5; Bolsinger 1-1

LAA-Balt-- Richards 4-1; MWright 0-0
Clev-Tex-- Carrasco 4-3; Martinez 6-1
NY-KC-- Capuano 0-0; Volquez 4-3
TB-Min-- Archer 4-4; Gibson 4-3
Tor-Hst-- Buehrle 5-2; McHugh 6-1
CWS-A's-- Samardzija 3-4; Kazmir 3-4
Bos-Sea-- SWright 0-0; Paxton 2-5

Det-StL-- Simon 5-2; Lynn 3-4

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Chi-- Burnett 0-7; Arietta 2-7
Az-Phil-- Collmenter 3-7; O'Sullivan 2-3
Mil-NY-- Peralta 1-7; Syndergaard 0-1
SF-Cin-- Heston 1-7; DeSclafani 1-7
Atl-Mia-- Miller 0-7; Alvarez 2-2
Wsh-SD-- Strasburg 1-7; Kennedy 2-5
Col-LA-- Kendrick 5-7; Bolsinger 1-2

LAA-Balt-- Richards 0-5; MWright 0-0
Clev-Tex-- Carrasco 4-7; Martinez 1-7
NY-KC-- Capuano 0-0; Volquez 2-7
TB-Min-- Archer 2-8; Gibson 1-7
Tor-Hst-- Buehrle 4-7; McHugh 2-7
CWS-A's-- Samardzija 3-7; Kazmir 0-7
Bos-Sea-- SWright 0-0; Paxton 3-7

Det-StL-- Simon 0-7; Lynn 1-7

Umpires
Atl-Mia-- Underdogs won four of six Basner games.
Pitt-Chi-- Five of seven Fairchild games went over.
Az-Phil-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Everitt games.
Mil-NY-- Over is 4-2-1 in Diaz games this season.
SF-Cin-- Underdogs won four of last five Hallion games.
Wsh-SD-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Cuzzi games.
Col-LA-- Last three Foster games stayed under.

TB-Min-- Four of last five Emmel games went over.
LAA-Blt-- Five of last six Iassogna games stayed under.
Tor-Hst-- Last five Ripperger games stayed under total.
NY-KC-- Five of seven Guccione games stayed under.
Cle-Tex-- Three of last four Morales games went over.
Chi-A's-- Underdogs won seven of eight TBarrett games.
Bos-Sea-- Under is 2-1 in Blakney's three games this year.

Det-StL-- Home side won five of six Vanover games.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 08:22 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home

1:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Milwaukee is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home

1:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. CINCINNATI
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco

1:35 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels

1:35 PM
ARIZONA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona

2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. HOUSTON
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. KANSAS CITY
NY Yankees are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

2:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home

2:20 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

3:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TEXAS
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

4:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. OAKLAND
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Oakland is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Oakland is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

4:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN DIEGO
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing San Diego
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games at home

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
Colorado is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games

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

8:05 PM
DETROIT vs. ST. LOUIS
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 08:24 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

Samardzija's road woes have White Sox losing

The Chicago White Sox have yet to win when they send Jeff Samardzija to the mound away from U.S. Cellular Field. Four of the pitcher's seven starts this season have come on the road.

On the road this season Samardzija has a 0-2 record with a 6.48 ERA while allowing opponents to bat .308. That's compared to his home numbers where the rightie has posted a 2.70 ERA while holding batters to .259 batting.

The White Sox visit the Oakland Athletics Sunday and are currently +136 road dogs.

Strained forearm lands Fister on DL

Washington right-hander Doug Fister has a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm and has been placed on the disabled list.

There is no timetable for his return, Nationals manager Matt Williams said Saturday.

Fister has been prohibited from throwing and has been prescribed rest and rehab.

"It depends on how long it takes to calm down," Williams told reporters when asked how long the veteran would be out. "Of course, any time you've got a strained muscle you're going to have to shut down for a while. Everybody is different in that regard. We'll make sure that it's calm when he starts to throw again."

Fister has compiled a 2-2 mark with a 4.31 ERA this season.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 09:33 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 17

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ATLANTA (17 - 19) at MIAMI (16 - 21) - 1:10 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 96-102 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 94-101 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 75-84 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-62 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ALVAREZ is 20-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ALVAREZ is 20-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-2 (+5.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. MIAMI since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.525.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ALVAREZ is 1-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.7 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (19 - 18) at CINCINNATI (18 - 19) - 1:10 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 119-97 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-50 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-14 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 119-97 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-31 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-51 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CHRIS HESTON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (13 - 24) at NY METS (21 - 16) - 1:10 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 95-104 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-44 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 86-153 (-50.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
NY METS are 100-99 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 39-24 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 13-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 11-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 55-34 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. NY METS since 1997
PERALTA is 3-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (15 - 20) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 23) - 1:35 PM
JOSH COLLMENTER (R) vs. SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 79-118 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 79-118 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 60-88 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLLMENTER is 13-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 71-92 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLLMENTER is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.546.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

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

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PITTSBURGH (17 - 20) at CHICAGO CUBS (21 - 15) - 2:20 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 47-56 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-38 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-48 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-34 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 208-210 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 8-34 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 88-129 (-46.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 37-60 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 168-177 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 2-14 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1408-1568 (-276.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 757-733 (-161.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 359-344 (-87.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 751-795 (-150.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1351-1481 (-251.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1033-1165 (-210.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 654-755 (-196.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 148-163 (-44.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 689-689 (-154.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-3 (+3.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BURNETT is 7-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 7-7 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.4 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ARRIETA is 4-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 5-0 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (21 - 17) at SAN DIEGO (19 - 19) - 4:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRASBURG is 35-37 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 35-37 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 21-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 103-78 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 103-78 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-21 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 10-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.2 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KENNEDY is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 0.974.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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COLORADO (13 - 20) at LA DODGERS (23 - 13) - 4:10 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. MIKE BOLSINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 79-116 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-71 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 224-296 (-79.8 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 79-116 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 54-86 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 55-27 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-2 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KENDRICK is 3-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.91 and a WHIP of 1.744.
His team's record is 4-7 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.6 units)

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BOLSINGER is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (19 - 17) at BALTIMORE (15 - 19) - 1:35 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. MIKE WRIGHT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.74 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MIKE WRIGHT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (22 - 16) at KANSAS CITY (23 - 14) - 2:10 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 23-14 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 69-49 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-14 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 60-43 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 50-33 (+21.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 31-19 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-44 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (20 - 18) at MINNESOTA (21 - 16) - 2:10 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 97-103 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ARCHER is 3-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.49 and a WHIP of 0.764.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GIBSON is 0-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.98 and a WHIP of 1.957.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (17 - 21) at HOUSTON (24 - 13) - 2:10 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 24-13 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-13 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 15-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 9-2 (+6.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
TORONTO is 283-244 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
BUEHRLE is 26-13 (+13.8 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 8-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 97-64 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 48-22 (+26.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUEHRLE is 4-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.964.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TORONTO since 1997
MCHUGH is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.948.
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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CLEVELAND (14 - 21) at TEXAS (15 - 22) - 3:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 14-21 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-21 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-11 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MARTINEZ is 8-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 106-58 (+36.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 82-117 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-61 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-111 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-80 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-37 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. TEXAS since 1997
CARRASCO is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 8.18 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 36.00 and a WHIP of 4.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (16 - 17) at OAKLAND (13 - 25) - 4:05 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAMARDZIJA is 14-27 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 4-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-24 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 14-27 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 6-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 22-4 (+15.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 366-366 (+34.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 107-89 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 13-25 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 5-13 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
OAKLAND is 1-11 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 13-25 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 73-67 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.3 units)

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BOSTON (18 - 19) at SEATTLE (16 - 20) - 4:10 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 89-111 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-50 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 79-95 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-54 (-24.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 87-95 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 87-95 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 32-39 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 81-86 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES PAXTON vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (23 - 14) at ST LOUIS (24 - 12) - 8:05 PM
ALFREDO SIMON (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 68-36 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 68-36 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-7 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 104-57 (+36.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 420-284 (+65.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DETROIT is 41-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 42-28 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-24 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SIMON is 25-15 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 25-15 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 16-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 9-16 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SIMON is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. DETROIT since 1997
LYNN is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 09:40 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

Road teams, underdogs cash on the diamond Saturday

Road teams and underdogs were the sides to back in Saturday's Major League Baseball action, with road teams going 10-5 straight up and underdogs doing even better at 11-4.

The road team's 66.67 percent cash rate is much higher than the 46.17 season average, while the 73.33 percent rate for underdogs blows away the 45.45 season average.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 09:47 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

Alvarez returns to Marlins rotation Sunday

Miami Marlins All-Star pitcher Henderson Alvarez will to the starting rotation after a stint on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

The Marlins will be -127 home favorites over the Atlanta Braves in Alvarez's return. The Braves, listed at +117, will counter with Shelby Miller (4-1, 1.60 ERA).

Alvarez is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA in two starts this season, but was 12-7 with a 2.65 ERA in his All-Star 2014 campaign.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 10:12 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

Angels' Richards dominating losing teams

The Los Angeles Angels are 18-3 in Garret Richards' last 21 starts against a team with a losing record.

That will be the case Sunday when Richards and the Angels visit the 15-19 Baltimore Orioles. The Angels are currently -120 favorites.

Baltimore will send right hander Mike Wright to the mound to make his first start of the season.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 11:35 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

Rain, thunderstorms expected in Baltimore

There is an 88 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms expected in Baltimore, where the Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels.

There will also be a six mile per hour wind gusting across the field from third base to first.

The Orioles are currently +111 home dogs and send righty Mike Wright to the hill. The Angels (-120) counter with Garrett Richards. The total currently sits at 8.5 runs.

Pitchers wind expected in Cincinnati

There will be a strong 10 mile per hour pitcher's wind blowing in from right field for Sunday afternoon's game in Cincinnati when the reds host the San Francisco Giants.

There is also a 52 percent chance of rain and a chance of thunderstorms at first pitch.

The Reds are currently -109 favorites, with a total sitting at 8.0 runs. Cincinnati sends Anthony Desclafani to the hill, while the Giants call on Chris Heston.

Diamondbacks struggle as road favorites

The Arizona Diamondbacks struggle as road favorites between -110 and -150, losing seven consecutive contests when that is the case.

That is exactly what they will be Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies. The D-Back and starter Josh Collmenter (3-4, 5.27 ERA) are currently -125 favorites.

The Phillies will send Sean O'Sullivan (0-2, 5.06 ERA) to the mound.

**Udog** · 05-17-2015, 11:42 AM

MLB

Sunday, May 17

Rain, thunderstorms expected in Philadelphia

There is a 56 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms expected around first pitch for today's game in Philadelphia, where the Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks.

There will also be a six mile per hour wind blowing across the field from third base to first.

The Phillies are currently +115 home dogs and the total is at 8.5 runs.

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