Friday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 5/22

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Friday, May 22

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six things you may or may not know about the movie My Cousin Vinny.......

-- The movie screenwriter wanted Robert Deniro to play Vinny, but was talked out of it by people who thought Deniro wasn't funny enough- whoops.

-- Joe Pesci actually learned the card trick he does early in the movie, so it would look better than if they edited the trick into the movie.

-- Fred Gwynne played the judge; he is best known for playing Herman Munster in the 60's TV comedy The Munsters.

-- There is a lawyer somewhere who failed the bar exam 13 times before he passed.

-- Prison guards in the movie weren't actors, they were actual prison guards.

-- The phrase "the two yutes" which is in one of the best courtroom scenes actually came up in a conversation between Pesci and the movie's director- they decided to utilize it in the movie.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.......

13) If you live in the Albany area and you like high school basketball, there is an excellent tournament this weekend; the Gym Rat Challenge, held at various locations in the Albany area-- it used to be held mostly at Siena College, but the NCAA put the kibosh on D-I schools hosting events like this, which is just another example of their over-bloated rule book.

This is a really well-run event; lot of good players. Here is a link to the event's website-- like I said, its very well-run.

12) There was sentiment to move 2-point conversions in the NFL to the 1-yard line, but they'll stay at the 2-yard line this year. if more teams are going to try for two with PAT's now 32-yard tries, they'll need a running style QB and the Eagles might look smart for having Tim Tebow around.

11) At one point this year, the A's were 8-8; now they're 14-29, so this has been a disasterous month for them, marked by a hideous bullpen and putrid infield defense, especially on the left side, so they made a move this week, bringing back Ron Washington as an infield instructor.

Washington is a great infield coach (Eric Chavez gave him one of his Gold Gloves) so his presence can't hurt. If only he could hit lefties......

10) Oakland is 1-9 vs lefty starters; they traded Cespedes/Donaldson, yet their payroll is the same as it was last year. Not good.

9) People in Texas are nuts about high school football. Former NFL QB Jon Kitna recently got hired to coach a team in Texas, earning $95K a year- some of his assistants are making as much as $70K, even though the entry-level salary for teachers in that district is $44K. Not everyone is happy about this.

8) Tim Lincecum has more strikeouts than Carl Hubbell? Wow. Hubbell had 1,677 strikeouts in 3,590.1 IP. Lincecum has 1,680 in 1,615 IP.

7) Too many college basketball players transfer; things aren't great right off the bat, so they bolt for greener pastures. Frank Kaminsky started two games in his first two years at Wisconsin, but he stayed the course and was a great player his last two years in college. More kids should follow his example.

6) Damn, the centerfield fence at Comerica Field in Detroit is 420 feet from home plate, even farther than in Miami (418) although CF fence in Miami is higher. It takes quite a poke to hit the ball out in CF in those two parks, which is stupid for the Marlins, considering they have Giancarlo Stanton.

5) Mike Babcock took less money fron the Maple Leafs than Buffalo offered him, which doesn't happen a lot. I mean, his family will still be able to put food on the table, but usually the highest bidder wins these things.

4) If you ever wondered what Archie Manning was like as a player, he was a right-handed version of Steve Young, even wore #8. Archie was nothing like his sons are, immobile pocket passers- he could run and throw and he played for terrible Saint teams so he got pummeled more often than not.

3) If you care about such things, Minnesota Twins have scored in first inning in eight of their last ten road games, so they're doing good video review on opposing pitchers. You can wager on that you know, whether a team will score in the first inning or not. Our baseball page has all that info every day.

2) Cubs ended their 3-man catching logjam by dealing Wellington Castillo to Seattle, bad news for Mike Zunino's fantasy owners.

1) The end of last night's Houston-Golden State game is why coaches like to strangle end-game situations with timeouts- they don't trust players to make the right play. I was stunned James Harden didn't get to the baskt on the last play-- Golden State dodged a huge bullet by not blowing that game.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, May 22


National League
Phillies @ Nationals
O'Sullivan is 1-2, 3.68 in his four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Scherzer is 3-0, 2.57 in his last three starts.

Phillies lost four of last five games with Washington; three of last four went over the total. Philly won seven of its last nine games (under 6-3). Nationals won last five games, scoring 35 runs; eight of their last ten went over.

Mets @ Pirates
Syndergaard is 1-1, 3.18 in his first two MLB starts (under 1-0-1).

Cole is 5-2, 2.47 in his last seven starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Mets lost three of last four games with Pittsburgh; eight of last ten in series stayed under total. NY won four of last six games overall- they're 7-12 away from home. Pirates lost six of last seven games; seven of their last 10 games stayed under.

Brewers @ Braves
Peralta is 1-5, 4.81 in his last seven starts; his last four road starts went under.

Wood is 1-2, 5.09 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight.

Milwaukee lost six of last seven games with the Braves; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Brewers lost six of last nine games (under 5-3-1). Atlanta won five of their last six games, with four of last six going over the total.

Giants @ Rockies
Vogelsong is 2-0, 1.37 in his last three starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Kendrick is 0-1, 1.93 in his last two starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Giants just shut LA out three days in row; they lost five of last six games vs Colorado- under is 4-0-1 in last five. SF won last six games overall; last three stayed under. Colorado is 4-6 in its last ten games.

Cubs @ Diamondbacks
Lester is 4-0, 2.67 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Collmenter is 1-2, 11.30 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went over.

Cubs won eight of last ten games, with four of last five staying under total, but they've lost their last five games with Arizona. D'backs won their last four games overall, with four of last five staying under.

Padres @ Dodgers
Cashner is 0-5, 4.64 in his last five starts, with four of five staying under the total; Padres scored a total of four runs in the five games.

Greinke is 6-1, 1.52 in his last ten starts; seven of his last eight starts went over the total.

Dodgers got shut out in last three games; they're scored two runs in last five contests. LA won seven of last ten games with the Padres- seven of the ten games went over. San Diego lost five of its last six games overall.

American League
Astros @ Tigers
Astros are 7-1 when McHugh starts (2-1, 5.19 in last four); four of his last six starts went over the total.

Simon is 0-1, 2.89 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went under.

Houston lost four of last five games in Detroit; four of last six series games stayed under. Astros won seven of last nine games; over is 5-3 in their last eight. Tigers are 5-3 in eight games; four of their last six stayed under.

Rangers @ Bronx
Lewis is 2-0, 2.77 in his last four starts; all four games went over.

Pineda is 3-1, 2.41 in his last five starts; over is 6-1-2 in his last nine.

Texas lost four of last six games with Bronx; eight of last nine stayed under the total. Rangers won three of last four games, allowing seven runs; all four stayed under total. Bronx lost seven of last eight games, with six of the eight staying under the total.

Mariners @ Blue Jays
Hernandez is 5-1, 2.11 in his last six starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine.

Estrada is 0-2, 6.14 in his three starts (over 2-1).

Seattle lost three of last four games with Toronto; seven of last nine got over the total. Mariners are 3-5 in last eight games (under 6-2). Blue Jays lost seven of last nine games; five of their last eight went over.

Angels @ Red Sox
Richards is 3-1, 1.83 in his last five starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Porcello is 3-0, 2.10 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Boston lost seven of last nine games with the Angels; six of last eight went under total- Sox lost three of last four games overall, with last eight staying under total. Boston lost seven of its last nine home games. Angels are 7-3 in their last ten games (under 8-2).

A's @ Rays
Kazmir is 0-2, 7.16 in his last three starts; seven of his last eight went over.

Archer is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts; six of his last eight stayed under.

A's lost 11 of last 13 games; three of last four stayed under. Oakland is 7-3 in last ten games with Tampa Bay, with under 7-1-1 in last nine. Rays won last four home games, allowing five runs; five of their last six home games went under the total.

Twins @ White Sox
Hughes is 3-0, 5.12 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over- Twins scored 18 runs in his last three starts.

Samardzija is 2-1, 6.92 in his last four starts, three of which went over.

White Sox lost their last four games with Minnesota; six of last nine series games went over total. Twins won four of last five games; three of last four went over the total. Pale Hose lost last three games, scoring six runs; their last four stayed under.

Interleague
Reds @ Indians
Leake allowed nine runs in five IP last start, after going 2-0, 0.41 in previous three; three of his last four starts stayed under.

Carrasco is 2-3, 5.91 in his last five starts; four of those went over.

Reds won last three games with Cleveland, scoring 21 runs; last four in series went over total. Cincinnati lost its last five games overall, scoring 13 runs; four of those five went over. Indians won five of last seven games, with last five staying under.

Orioles @ Marlins
Jimenez is 2-2, 3.24 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Alvarez is 0-3, 6.23 in his three starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Miami lost its last seven games (four of last five stayed under) but they've won six of last seven games with Baltimore- six of those seven went over total. Orioles are 3-1 in last four games; five of their last seven stayed under.

Cardinals @ Royals
Lynn is 2-0, 0.68 in his last two starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Young is 2-0, 1.08 in his three starts (under 2-1).

St Louis lost four of last five games with the Royals; under is 3-1-1 in those games. Cardinals are 3-4 in last seven games- six of their last nine stayed under. Kansas City won five of its last six games; three of last four stayed under.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Phil-Wsh- O'Sullivan 1-3; Scherzer 5-3
NY-Pitt-- Syndergaard 1-1; Cole 5-3
Mil-Atl-- Peralta 2-6; Wood 2-6
SF-Colo-- Vogelsong 4-2; Kendrick 2-6
Chi-Az-- Lester 6-2; Collmenter 3-5
SD-LA-- Cashner 1-7; Greinke 6-2

Hst-Det-- McHugh 7-1; Simon 5-3
Tex-NY-- Lewis 3-5; Pineda 6-2
Sea-Tor-- Hernandez 7-1; Estrada 0-3
A's-TB-- Kazmir 3-5; Archer 5-4
LAA-Bos-- Richards 4-2; Porcello 6-2
Min-Chi-- Hughes 3-5; Samardzija 4-4

Cin-Clev-- Leake 3-5; Carrasco 4-4
Balt-Mia-- Jimenez 3-4; Alvarez 0-3
StL-KC-- Lynn 4-4; Young 3-0

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Phil-Wsh- O'Sullivan 2-4; Scherzer 1-8
NY-Pitt-- Syndergaard 0-2; Cole 3-8
Mil-Atl-- Peralta 2-8; Wood 3-8
SF-Colo-- Vogelsong 1-6; Kendrick 5-8
Chi-Az-- Lester 3-8; Collmenter 3-8
SD-LA-- Cashner 3-8; Greinke 4-8

Hst-Det-- McHugh 2-8; Simon 0-8
Tex-NY-- Lewis 1-8; Pineda 2-8
Sea-Tor-- Hernandez 1-8; Estrada 2-3
A's-TB-- Kazmir 1-8; Archer 3-9
LAA-Bos-- Richards 0-6; Porcello 2-8
Min-Chi-- Hughes 2-8; Samardzija 3-8

Cin-Clev-- Leake 1-8; Carrasco 4-8
Balt-Mia-- Jimenez 0-7; Alvarez 1-2
StL-KC-- Lynn 2-8; Young 0-3

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MLB

Friday, May 22

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Texas is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:07 PM
SEATTLE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:08 PM
HOUSTON vs. DETROIT
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games at home
Detroit is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Houston

7:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games on the road
LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games
Boston is 2-10 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games

7:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Milwaukee is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

8:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. KANSAS CITY
St. Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
St. Louis is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Francisco's last 18 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

9:40 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games


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MLB

Friday, May 22


Indians and White Sox cash Under bets in 14th-straight meeting

Well, we hope you've been paying attention.

After the Cleveland Indians' 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox Thursday night, the teams played to the under for the 14th consecutive time when facing each other.

The under is also a crazy 22-3 between the AL Central rivals dating back to last season.

After cashing Under tickets in all four games this past series, the Indians begin a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, while the Sox host the Minnesota Twins for three games.

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, May 22


Philadelphia @ Washington

Game 901-902
May 22, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(O'Sullivan) 16.515
Washington
(Scherzer) 15.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-300
7
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+250); Under

NY Mets @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
May 22, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 18.104
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 16.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+130); Under

Milwaukee @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
May 22, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 13.851
Atlanta
(Wood) 16.160
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-135); Over

San Francisco @ Colorado

Game 907-908
May 22, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Vogelsong) 16.961
Colorado
(Kendrick) 15.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
10
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Arizona

Game 909-910
May 22, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 12.691
Arizona
(Collmenter) 13.551
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+120); Under

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
May 22, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cashner) 18.148
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 17.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-180
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+160); Under

Houston @ Detroit

Game 913-914
May 22, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 16.787
Detroit
(Simon) 15.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-115); Over

Texas @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
May 22, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Lewis) 12.974
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 16.039
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-190); Under

Seattle @ Toronto

Game 917-918
May 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 16.237
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.709
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-155); Under

Oakland @ Tampa Bay

Game 919-920
May 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Kazmir) 13.787
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 16.851
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Under

LA Angels @ Boston

Game 921-922
May 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 13.288
Boston
(Porcello) 16.465
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-105); Over

Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
May 22, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Hughes) 17.245
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzija) 16.119
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+120); Over

Cincinnati @ Cleveland

Game 925-926
May 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Leake) 15.819
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 14.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+135); Over

Baltimore @ Miami

Game 927-928
May 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 15.099
Miami
(Alvarez) 16.187
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+100); Over

St. Louis @ Kansas City

Game 929-930
May 22, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 13.735
Kansas City
(Young) 15.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, May 22

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PHILADELPHIA (18 - 25) at WASHINGTON (24 - 17) - 7:05 PM
SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 20-5 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
SCHERZER is 55-22 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 30-8 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 52-21 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 36-13 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 40-11 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 123-108 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-25 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-4 (+0.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

SEAN O'SULLIVAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
O'SULLIVAN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

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NY METS (24 - 18) at PITTSBURGH (18 - 22) - 7:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 2-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-84 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 140-100 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-56 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 363-371 (+46.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NY METS are 103-101 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 87-94 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 103-101 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 56-34 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 55-55 (-32.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

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

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

GERRIT COLE vs. NY METS since 1997
COLE is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 8.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (15 - 27) at ATLANTA (20 - 20) - 7:35 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 97-107 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-47 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-20 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 99-103 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 97-102 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 78-84 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 52-62 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 12-20 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 6-13 (-10.6 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
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PERALTA is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-0.9 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WOOD is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (23 - 18) at COLORADO (15 - 23) - 8:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KENDRICK is 81-60 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 123-97 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-50 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 123-97 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1038-867 (+119.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-64 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-51 (+19.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 8-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 27-18 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 81-119 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 226-299 (-81.2 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 81-119 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-84 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 56-88 (-31.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.2 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. COLORADO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 5-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.288.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KENDRICK is 1-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.81 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (23 - 17) at ARIZONA (19 - 21) - 9:40 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1410-1570 (-276.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1353-1483 (-251.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1035-1167 (-210.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 655-756 (-197.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 690-691 (-156.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ARIZONA is 83-119 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-22 (-12.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-58 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 83-119 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 30-51 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-63 (-27.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JON LESTER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LESTER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.589.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COLLMENTER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (20 - 22) at LA DODGERS (24 - 16) - 10:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 44-79 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 56-29 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 49-23 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 28-8 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-7 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 49-23 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 73-37 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 27-8 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CASHNER is 1-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.4 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GREINKE is 5-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.58 and a WHIP of 0.754.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-1. (+5.8 units)

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HOUSTON (27 - 15) at DETROIT (25 - 17) - 7:05 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SIMON is 25-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 25-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 16-5 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 27-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 27-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 17-9 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MCHUGH is 20-12 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 26-30 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-37 (-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 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

ALFREDO SIMON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (18 - 23) at NY YANKEES (22 - 19) - 7:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 56-93 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-25 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 127-115 (-68.8 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

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

COLBY LEWIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LEWIS is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.3 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TEXAS since 1997
PINEDA is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (18 - 22) at TORONTO (19 - 24) - 7:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 12-19 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 715-644 (-101.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
TORONTO is 285-247 (+41.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
TORONTO is 20-38 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 5-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 6-7 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-2.0 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (14 - 29) at TAMPA BAY (23 - 19) - 7:10 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 14-29 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-36 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-57 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-18 (-15.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
OAKLAND is 70-64 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-20 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 7-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 3-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 100-104 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-36 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-54 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-28 (-20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 49-55 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 56-61 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-17 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.

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

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KAZMIR is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.761.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (21 - 20) at BOSTON (19 - 22) - 7:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PORCELLO is 24-10 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 57-30 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 761-739 (+70.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 190-172 (+28.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 277-203 (+51.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 638-621 (+63.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 94-63 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 68-35 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARDS is 23-9 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 18-4 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 90-114 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-51 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-21 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-59 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-29 (-14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-23 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 80-98 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-81 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-79 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-33 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-61 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PORCELLO is 4-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.534.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-3. (+4.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (23 - 17) at CHI WHITE SOX (18 - 20) - 8:10 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 23-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HUGHES is 23-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 8-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-36 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-110 (-32.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 15-27 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 16-23 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 8-15 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-27 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 8-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+3.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUGHES is 4-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.5 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 7.56 and a WHIP of 1.620.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.6 units)

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CINCINNATI (18 - 22) at CLEVELAND (17 - 23) - 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 8-26 (-15.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 107-59 (+35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 698-788 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 507-570 (+34.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 392-342 (+65.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 6-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CARRASCO is 4-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 4-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 5-16 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 3-11 (-11.6 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MIKE LEAKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LEAKE is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (18 - 20) at MIAMI (16 - 26) - 7:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MIAMI is 171-155 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
ALVAREZ is 15-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 118-90 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-48 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 104-78 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 92-66 (+30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-24 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 51-34 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 8-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 2-8 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games this season.
MIAMI is 16-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 11-24 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 2-9 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

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

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
JIMENEZ is 1-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.603.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.7 units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ALVAREZ is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (27 - 14) at KANSAS CITY (26 - 14) - 8:10 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 26-14 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-9 (+17.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 20-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-14 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 90-63 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 89-62 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-14 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-43 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNG is 20-12 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 20-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 12-6 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 27-14 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-14 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 106-57 (+38.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 55-40 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-25 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.

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

LANCE LYNN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LYNN is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.84 and a WHIP of 1.541.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
YOUNG is 1-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.277.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, May 22


Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 PM
Philadelphia: 24-15 SU revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less
Washington: 14-20 SU when playing on Friday

NY Mets at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM
NY Mets: 2-11 in road games in night games
Pittsburgh: 13-2 SU in home games when playing on Friday

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:35 PM
Milwaukee: 34-27 in road games in the first half of the season
Atlanta: WOOD is 12-20 TSR in all games

San Francisco at Colorado, 8:10 PM
San Francisco: 16-8 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
Colorado: 52-84 SU in night games

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 PM
Chicago: LESTER is 15-3 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
Arizona: 9-22 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +125

San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM
San Diego: 9-23 SU in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
LA Dodgers: 80-31 SU as a home favorite of -110 or higher

Houston at Detroit, 7:05 PM
Houston: 20-9 SU with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 10 games
Detroit: 8-14 SU in home games after a win by 2 runs or less

Texas at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM
Texas: 12-29 SU after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
NY Yankees: 38-24 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

Seattle at Toronto, 7:05 PM
Seattle: 13-20 SU when the total is 7 to 8.5
Toronto: 270-190 SU in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Oakland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM
Oakland: 3-12 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
Tampa Bay: 9-1 SU in home games after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs

LA Angels at Boston, 7:10 PM
LA Angels: 73-38 SU with a hot bullpen whose WHIP is under 1.250 the last 15 games
Boston: 2-10 SU in home games after scoring 4 runs or less 6 straight games

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 PM
Minnesota: 14-7 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
Chi White Sox: SAMARDZIJA is 7-18 TSR in the first half of the season

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 7:05 PM
Cincinnati: 9-24 SU in road games after scoring 2 runs or less
Cleveland: 81-49 SU with a hot bullpen whose ERA is under 3.00 the last 15 games

Baltimore at Miami, 7:10 PM
Baltimore: 21-7 SU after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span
Miami: 4-12 SU after 2 straight games without a stolen base

St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:10 PM
St. Louis: 27-14 SU against the money line in all games
Kansas City: 15-25 SU in home games in May games

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MLB

Friday, May 22


Wind toward centerfield at PNC Park Friday

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow out toward center field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh as the Pirates host the New York Mets Friday.

Temperatures will be in the mid-to-low 60s by the time first pitch rolls around.

The probable pitching matchup features Noah Syndergaard for the Mets and Gerrit Cole for the Bucs. Oddsmakers have pegged the total at 7.


McHugh has been lights out on the road

The Houston Astros have won all four of their road starts this season when Collin McHugh takes the bump this season. The right-hander is has posted a 2-0 record with a 3.08 ERA away from Minute Maid Park.

McHugh has only surrendered one home run and nine runs during 26.1 innings of work in those games.

The 'Stros are currently +102 when they travel to Detroit Friday.


Cubs bettors enjoying brilliant May from Lester

Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester has been sensational in the month of May, posting a record of 4-0 with an ERA of 1.67 in four starts.

Lester has recorded wins over the Milwaukee Brewers (-182), St. Louis Cardinals (+117), New York Mets (-145) and Pittsburgh Pirates (-102) and will go for number five when the Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday.

The Cubbies are presently -139 on the moneyline and the total has come down to 8 from the opening 8.5.


Alvarez still winless on the season

Henderson Alvarez will take to the mound for the Miami Marlins Friday trying to get his first win of the season. In the right-handers three starts this season he is 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA while surrendering more hits (22) than innings pitched (17.1).

Though Alvarez has struggled, he has received little run support with the Marlins cashing in six runs in those three starts.

The Marlins are +100 when they host the Orioles Friday.


Lack of offense has Red Sox on a tear for Under bettors

The Texas Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox by a score of 3-1 Thursday evening, making it eight consecutive scorelines finishing under the closing total for the BoSox.

The Sox have struggled getting runners across the plate over that stretch, scoring just 15 runs in the past eight games (1.9 runs per game). They've been shutout once and mustered just one run in three of those games.

The eight-game Under streak has the Red Sox as the seventh best under club in the bigs at 18-22-1.

Boston will open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park Friday. Rick Porcello is the probable starter for the home team, while the Angels are slated to counter with Garrett Richards. The total is presently tabbed at 8.


Marlins lose seventh-straight game as fave

The Miami Marlins are mired in a seven game losing skid and have been pegged as favorites in each of those matchups.

The Fish fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 7-6 Thursday evening, making it the second consecutive series in which they've been swept.

The recent drought as the Marlins second-last in our Money Standings at $-1261. Only the Oakland A's are worse at $-2051.

The Marlins host the Baltimore Orioles Friday evening and are presently +103 home dogs.

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MLB

Friday, May 22

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Nationals churning out runs, wins
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Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for this weekend’s major-league schedule:

National pride

The Washington Nationals have won five in a row (3-2 O/U) and have an 11-2 record in their last 13 games. They are also 11-2 O/U in those 13 outings. Washington has scored 205 runs on the season, second most in Major League Baseball (no other National League team has crossed the plate more than 186 times). Bryce Harper has 23 hits in his last 44 at-bats plus 10 homers and 23 RBIs since May 6.

Road woes

In his previous outing against the Chicago White Sox on May 1, Minnesota Twins’ right-hander Kyle Gibson allowed no runs in eight innings. But that came at home, where Gibson is 3-1 with a 1.40 ERA. On the road he is 0-2 with a 4.76 mark in four starts. Gibson will pitch at the White Sox on Sunday.

Brandishing the Brandons

First baseman Brandon Belt and shortstop Brandon Crawford are on fire for the San Francisco Giants. Belt has nine hits, three home runs, and seven RBIs in his last four games. Crawford has 12 hits in his last five (five-game hitting streak) and has driven in five runs during this current stretch. San Francisco has won five in a row (3-2 O/U) to surge into second place in the NL West.

Pitching Notes

* Felix Hernandez may dominate the headlines garnered by the Seattle Mariners’ starting rotation, but don’t sleep on James Paxton. The 26-year-old southpaw has turned in four straight quality starts and has not given up a single run in his last 20 innings. Paxton’s next outing will come on Saturday at the Toronto Blue Jays.

* Colorado Rockies’ righty Jordan Lyles got hit in the hand by a comebacker in his previous start, left after the first inning, and did not fare well five days later. He gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks in a Tuesday loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Lyles, who will take the mound on Saturday against San Francisco, has seen his ERA balloon from 2.92 to 4.53 over the course of four outings.

Hitting Notes

* Pittsburgh Pirates’ third baseman Josh Harrison is on an eight-game hitting streak and has a ridiculous 16 hits in his last six contests. But he is not getting much help. The Pirates are 1-6 in their last seven overall, 1-3 O/U in their last four, and 3-7 O/U in their last 10.

* The New York Yankees have lost three straight games and are 1-7 (2-6 O/U) in their last eight. Five of their regulars are hitting .217 or worse over the past seven days. Catcher Brian McCann (.234, 4 HR, 22 RBI) has two hits in his last 17 at-bats.

Totals Streak

Miami Marlins (23-16-2 O/U): The Marlins, who fired manager Mike Redmond last weekend, are 0-4 O/U in their last four overall. They have scored a grand total of four runs in their last five games and they have also lost six in a row. This weekend’s series will pit Miami against the Baltimore Orioles, who are 1-5 O/U in their last six.

Injury Notes

* Los Angeles Angels’ first baseman Albert Pujols got drilled in the hand during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Pujols (.231, 7 HR, 15 RBI) left one inning later. There are no fractures and the veteran slugger is listed as day-to-day with a contusion.

* The San Diego Padres have placed center fielder Wil Myers (left-wrist tendinitis) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11. Myers (.291, 5 HR, 19 RBI) has not played since May 10. He is eligible to return next Tuesday, but that may be wishful thinking.


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