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**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 08:25 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Hale Irwin (45) is oldest golfer to win US Open, back in 1990.

-- Americans won only three of the last eleven US Opens.

-- Miami Hurricanes lost last four bowls; their last bowl win was 21-20 vs Nevada back in 2006.

-- Michigan State won its last four bowls, all by 4 or less points; they were the dog in all four of those games.

-- Since 2006, Rutgers is 21-10 vs spread as a road underdog; who knew?

-- Mets musn't have liked Dillon Gee much; they gave his #35 away already.

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

13) When Andrew Friedman and Joe Maddon beat feet out of St Pete last fall, it was widely assumed that the Rays would fall apart; well it is June 19, and here are how the three teams involved are doing this season.......

Dodgers (Andrew Friedman's team): 38-29 with a budget of $271,608,629
Cubs (Joe Maddon's team): 35-29, with a budget of $120,337,385
Rays (their old team): 38-30, with a budget of $75,794,234

My friend John identified pitching coach Jim Hickey as the real star in Tampa.

12) Trouble in Boston; Pablo Sandoval got benched last night, after they found out he was on his cellphone during Wednesday's game, surfing Internet and approving pics from attractive ladies on Instagram while he was in the men's room. Tremendous.

11) Eldrick Woods shot 80 Thursday; it looks like he would rather not be on a golf course right now, but he is and it is hard to watch. There was an over/under on what his highest score would be on any hole Thursday-- over 6.5 hit very early in his round.

10) Golfers are pretty spoiled; they go ballistic if a cellphone takes a picture during their swing, but there are railroad tracks running alongside this course, with very large trains going by as golfers hit their tee shots. Wonder how Bubba Watson likes that?

9) Then there is Sergio Garcia, who complained about the surface of the greens, then said he was only saying what everyone else is thinking. Oy.

8) As if the Phillies' season isn't horrendous enough, Cole Hamels is out with a sore hamstring and will miss his start tonight. Over their last 24 games. Philly starting pitchers are 0-14 with ten no-decisions. Last win by a starter? May 23.

7) Last July 31, Baltimore added reliever Andrew Miller for the stretch drive, but it came at a price- they traded young pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to Boston. Rodriguez is now in the Red Sox rotation, and is their most promising young pitcher. Orioles could sure use him, especially with Miller bolting to the Bronx as a free agent last winter.

6) Turns out Babe Ruth's first professional home run came in Toronto, at a ballpark named Hanlan's Point Stadium.

5) Former Arkansas hooper Michael Qualls tore his ACL in a pre-draft workout; sad thing for a kid trying to make it in pro basketball. NBA should have a rule where he could go back to college (he has one year of eligibility left plus a redshirt year), rehab his knee next winter, play for the Razorbacks in 2016-17, then turn pro.

Now Qualls has to hope some NBA team likes him enough to sign him and stash him while he rehabs the knee. It is not a sure thing.

4) Apparently Tim Duncan got bilked out of $25M; athletes should take courses in college on how to handle their own money. Very hard to trust anyone where money is involved; Billy Joel once got scammed by his own brother-in-law.

3) Texas Longhorns are playing Washington in China November 14; it is easy to see billions of Chinese wearing burnt orange t-shirts at $25 a pop, and we know that $$$ talks in this world. Texas' problem in this; they also play in the Bahamas seven days later, in one of those 3-day tournaments.

When exactly do the Texas players go to class? China one week, Bahamas the next-- hard to visualize kids having study hall on the long flight from Asia. Apparently the AD at Texas signed up for the game in China without consulting with Rick Barnes, who was the basketball coach at the time. Now he isn't.

2) Speaking of Texas, former QB Chris Simms had this to say this week:

"They didn't pay me, but there may have been cash going around to some other players. I'm not going to deny that. I may have gotten a few $100 handshakes every now and then to sign some autographs for alumni. I don't care how rich your upbringing was. Yes, I grew up with a silver spoon, but if you give me a few extra $100 as a college kid, that's great."

Young Simms is a real gem; rich kid pockets the money, then years later to further his radio career, he opens his yap and spills the beans on the Longhorns' boosters. You take the money, just shut your mouth, its not that hard.

1) Mets' OF Juan Lagares has an elbow injury that may need Tommy John surgery; he will try and play through it, but may not be able to. Not good when your CF can't throw, but Lagares is a great fielder who is valuable even without throwing.

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 08:26 AM

CFL season betting preview: How to bet the East Division

The 2015 season will begin on Thursday night, with the Montreal Alouettes hosting the Ottawa Redblacks. We didn't see a single team in the East Division finish with a winning record last year, and the bookmakers are expecting the West to be superior again this season. According to the Grey Cup odds, Hamilton is the front runner in a jam-packed East.

Here's a look at how the teams in the East Division stack up entering the new campaign.

EAST DIVISION

Hamilton Tigers-Cats (2014: 9-9 SU, 9-9 ATS)

Odds to win Grey Cup: +660

Why bet the Tiger-Cats: Hamilton lost to Calgary in the Grey Cup last year, and finished first in the division during the regular season despite a .500 record. The Ti-Cats appear to be in good hands with a young quarterback in Zack Collaros, who comes off an outstanding rookie campaign. The 26 year old showed steady improvement throughout his first season as a starter, and his coach is expecting him to be even better in 2015. “He’s got some Doug Flutie in him,” said head coach Kent Austin, comparing him to one of the greatest quarterbacks the league has ever seen.

Why not to bet the Tiger-Cats: They were terrible on the road last year, winning just two of their nine games away from Tim Hortons Field. They might struggle to improve on that record with a young defense in 2015, and they'll have a tough time replacing Delvin Breaux, who left for the NFL. C.J. Gable, Nic Grigsby and Mossis Madu gave them depth in the backfield last year, but nobody stepped up as a true No. 1 running back.

Grey Cup Outlook: Good as long as Collaros can stay healthy.

Montreal Alouettes (2014: 9-9 SU, 9-9 ATS)

Odds to win the Grey Cup: +820

Why bet the Alouettes: Montreal finished last season winning eight of its last 10 games, and won its first playoff game in a 50-17 rout of the B.C. Lions. The Als are deep at running back with Brandon Whitaker, Brandon Rutley, Rainey and Logan, and they signed receivers Fred Stamps, Nik Lewis and Sam Giguere. The defense remains a strength, with Chip Cox and John Bowman both resigning.

Why not to bet the Alouettes: Jonathan Crompton took the team to the playoffs in 2014, but GM Jim Popp isn't convinced he has what it takes to be the starting quarterback. “Crompton won the job last year. The bottom line is can we win with him?” said Popp. Rakeem Cato led the Als in passing in their first preseason game, a 26-9 win over Ottawa. Brandon Bridge threw for 52 yards and a TD, while Crompton was just 2-of-6 for 17 yards. Who will start on opening night is anybody's guess.

Grey Cup Outlook: Fair. If they can find themselves a capable quarterback, they should be as good as anybody in the East.

Toronto Argonauts (2014: 8-10 SU, 7-11 ATS)

Odds to win the Grey Cup: +950

Why bet the Argos: While the Argos will begin the season with Trevor Harris filling in for Ricky Ray at quarterback, he'll have a stout offensive line protecting him. He's looked capable so far in the preseason. The receiving corps looks strong with Chad Owens and Andre Durie returning and a handful of veterans all competing for a roster spot. Rookie Tori Gurley impressed with seven catches for 188 yards and a TD in his first appearance of the preseason.

Why not to bet the Argos: Toronto hopes to make improvements on the defensive side of the ball, but it has a long way to go as its secondary allowed the most touchdowns in the CFL last season. The Argos’ success will likely depend on how Ricky Ray recovers from offseason shoulder surgery, and we saw last season how Travis Lulay struggled for B.C. coming off the same injury. Top it all off with a nightmare of a schedule to start the season, and the Argos have plenty to overcome.

Grey Cup Outlook: Poor. There are too many question marks surrounding this team, and if Ray has any setbacks returning from injury, the season will likely be a disaster.

Ottawa Redblacks (2014: 2-16 SU, 7-11 ATS)

Odds to win the Grey Cup: +3550

Why bet on the Redblacks: Ottawa added a lot of star power on offense heading into this season, with Maurice Price, Ernest Jackson and Greg Ellingson coming into to bolster the receiving corps. Ellingson has established chemistry with veteran quarterback Henry Burris from their time together in Hamilton. Chris Williams returns after spending the last two seasons in the NFL, and he'll give them a boost on offense as well as special teams.

Why not to bet on the Redblacks: While improvement appears inevitable for Ottawa, its got a long way to go after winning just two games all of last season. The prognosis on the defensive side of the ball is a lot less positive than it is on offense, and there’s a lot riding on the 40-year-old arm of Burris.

Grey Cup Outlook: Poor. This team should be vastly improved but they've still got a long way to go before they can expect to complete with the best teams in the league.

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 08:29 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, June 19

National League
Pirates @ Nationals
Burnett is 6-1, 2.47 in his last eight starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Ross is 1-1, 3.46 in his first two MLB starts.

Pirates won last eight games, allowing seven runs (five shutouts)- ten of their last 11 games stayed under. Pittsburgh lost its last four games with Nationals; home side won seven of last eight series games. Washington lost three of last four games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine.

Cardinals @ Phillies
Lyons is 1-0, 6.00 in his four starts, last three of which stayed under.

Aumont is making first MLB start; he is 1-5, 6.58 in 45 relief stints, totalling 39.2 innings. He is 3-4, 2.35 in ten AAA starts this year.

Phillies lost nine of last ten games; six of their last eight stayed under total. Cardinals won six of last nine games with Philly; over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. St Louis lost four of its last five road games; their last eight games overalll stayed under the total.

Marlins @ Reds
Haren is 2-1, 2.72 in his last six starts, four of which stayed under.

Leake is 1-0, 3.79 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over.

Reds are 8-2 in last ten home games- four of last five overall stayed under. Miami lost seven of last ten games with Cincinnati; road team won eight of ten games- under is 4-2-1 in last seven. Marlins are 5-11 in last 16 road games.

Mets @ Braves
deGrom is 4-0, 1.45 in his last six starts, five of which went over.

Wisler is making first MLB start; he is 3-4, 4.29 in 12 AAA starts this year.

Mets won six of last seven games with Atlanta; nine of last ten series games went over. NY is 3-13 in its last 16 road games- their last four games overall stayed under total. Braves are 3-5 in their last eight games; over is 5-2-1 in those eight games.

Brewers @ Rockies
Jungmann is 1-1, 2.25 in his first two MLB starts (under 2-0).

de la Rosa is 3-0, 2.70 in his last three starts, all of which stayed under.

Brewers lost last four games with Colorado; four of last five went over; they lost last six games overall, outscored 39-13- six of their last eight games went over the total. Rockies lost eight of last nine games, with last four going over.

Padres @ Diamondbacks
Shields is 3-0, 3.18 in his last seven starts; five of his last six went over.

de la Rosa is 1-1, 7.45 in his last five starts, four of which went over.

San Diego won four of last six games with Arizona; seven of last ten series games went over. Padres are 1-3 since changing managers- three of the four games went over. D'backs won five of last seven games, with six of the seven staying under the total.

Giants @ Dodgers
Heston is 2-2, 2.88 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.

Bolsinger is 4-0, 1.01 in his last four home starts; six of his last nine starts overall stayed under.

Giants won nine of last ten games with Dodgers, sutting them in last three games- home side won nine of last ten series games- six of last eight stayed under total. SF lost six of last eight games overall; six of their last seven went under total. Dodgers lost three of last four games; five of last six went under total. LA scored 12 runs in their last six games.

American League
Tigers @ Bronx
Verlander allowed two runs in five IP (87 PT) in his first '15 start.

Warren is 2-1, 2.92 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Detroit lost six of last nine games with Bronx; four of last five stayed under total. Tigers lost three of last five games overall- their last three road games went over. Bronx won nine of its last ten home games.

Orioles @ Blue Jays
Wright is 0-2, 10.00 in his last two starts.

Estrada is 3-0, 5.50 in his last three starts, all of which went over; Jays scored 31 runs in the three games.

Baltimore lost five of last seven games with Toronto; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Orioles won eight of last ten games; over is 5-3 in O's last eight games. Blue Jays won 13 of last 15 games; last four stayed under.

Rays @ Indians
Karns is 0-2, 3.81 in his last five starts; six of his last six stayed under.

Carrasco is 4-1, 4.99 in his last five starts, four of which went over.

Tampa Bay lost three of last four games with Cleveland; Rays won six of last seven games overall-- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Indians are 4-3 in last seven games.

Red Sox @ Royals
Rodriguez is 2-1, 3.55 in his first four starts (over 2-2).

Pino is making first '15 start; he was 2-5, 5.07 in 11 starts for Minnesota LY, has allowed two runs in 14 IP in relief (six games) this year. He was 4-2, 4.93 in six AAA starts this season.

Red Sox won six of last seven games with Kansas City; three of last four went over the total. Boston lost eight of last ten overall; over is 4-2-2 in their last eight. Royals won eight of last ten; three of their last four went over.

Rangers @ White Sox
Lewis is 2-0, 3.43 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went over.

Sale is 3-1, 0.92 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Texas won four of last five games with the White Sox; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Rangers won five of last seven games; four of their last five stayed under. Chicago was outscored 34-14 in losing last seven games; four of their last five stayed under.

Angels @ A's
Shoemaker is 1-1, 2.96 in his last four starts; three of his last four road starts went over the total.

Gray is 4-1, 1.30 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Oakland won four of its last five games; four of those five went over total. but A's lost four of last five against the Angels- five of last six series games went over total. Halos are 2-3 in last five games; their last three stayed under.

Astros @ Mariners
McCullers is 3-1, 2.25 in his six starts (under 4-2).

Elias is 1-3, 5.96 in his last four starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Astros won eight of last ten games with Seattle; last five went over the total. Houston won last five games, scoring 43 runs; their last seven went over the total. Mariners lost five of their last eight games, three of their last four stayed under total.

Interleague
Cubs @ Twins
Hendricks is 2-1, 2.53 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under.

Hughes is 0-2, 5.50 in his last three starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Cubs lost seven of last nine games with Minnesota; last three series games went over total, but teams haven't met since '12. Chicago is 5-3 in last eight games; four of its last five stayed under. Twins are 3-2 in last five games; all five of those games stayed under the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Wsh-- Burnett 8-5; Ross 1-1
StL-Phil-- Lyons 2-2; Aumont 0-0
Mia-Cin-- Haren 8-5; Leake 4-9
NY-Atl-- deGrom 8-5; Wisler 0-0
Mil-Col-- Jungmann 1-1; de la Rosa 5-4
SD-Az-- Shields 9-5; de la Rosa 8-5
SF-LA-- Heston 8-5; Bolsinger 5-3

Det-NY-- Verlander 0-1; Warren 8-4
Balt-Tor-- Wright 2-3; Estrada 3-5
TB-Clev-- Karns 6-7; Carrasco 8-5
Bos-KC-- Rodriguez 2-2; Pino 0-0
Tex-Chi-- Lewis 6-7; Sale 8-4
LAA-A's-- Shoemaker 6-6; Gray 8-6
Hst-Sea-- McCullers 3-3; Elias 3-7

Cubs-Min-- Hendricks 7-5; Hughes 5-8

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Wsh-- Burnett 1-13; Ross 0-2
StL-Phil-- Lyons 2-4; Aumont 0-0
Mia-Cin-- Haren 1-13; Leake 3-13
NY-Atl-- deGrom 5-13; Wisler 0-0
Mil-Col-- Jungmann 0-2; de la Rosa 3-9
SD-Az-- Shields 2-14; de la Rosa 4-13
SF-LA-- Heston 1-13; Bolsinger 3-8

Det-NY-- Verlander 0-1; Warren 4-12
Balt-Tor-- Wright 2-5; Estrada 2-6
TB-Clev-- Karns 4-13; Carrasco 6-13
Bos-KC-- Rodriguez 0-4; Pino 0-0
Tex-Chi-- Lewis 2-13; Sale 5-12
LAA-A's-- Shoemaker 3-12; Gray 1-14
Hst-Sea-- McCullers 0-6; Elias 4-10

Cubs-Min-- Hendricks 1-12; Hughes 3-13

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 08:32 AM

MLB

Friday, June 19

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Detroit is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

7:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Toronto is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Miami

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Texas is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Texas

8:10 PM
BOSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games on the road
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City's last 16 games

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MINNESOTA
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

8:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

9:35 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games

9:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Francisco's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games

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**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 08:34 AM

MLB

Friday, June 19

Phillies' Hamels will miss start due to strained hamstring

The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday scratched left-hander Cole Hamels from his scheduled start Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Hamels (5-5, 2.96 ERA) has a mild right hamstring strain, the team announced.

Right-hander Phillippe Aumont will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make his first major-league start Friday.

The 2007 first-round pick is 1-5 with a 6.13 ERA in 45 career relief appearances for the Phillies. In 10 starts for Lehigh Valley this season, he is 3-4 with a 2.55 ERA.

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 09:28 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, June 19

Pittsburgh @ Washington

Game 901-902
June 19, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 15.119
Washington
(Ross) 13.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
N/A

St. Louis @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
June 19, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lyons) 15.830
Philadelphia
(Aumont) 14.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-180
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-180); Over

Miami @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
June 19, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Haren) 14.567
Cincinnati
(Leake) 13.848
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+110); Over

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 907-908
June 19, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.184
Atlanta
(Wisler) 16.342
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
N/A

Milwaukee @ Colorado

Game 909-910
June 19, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jumgmnn) 14.448
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 17.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
11 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-155
10
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-155); Over

San Diego @ Arizona

Game 911-912
June 19, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Shields) 15.143
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 16.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-110); Under

San Francisco @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
June 19, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 16.949
LA Dodgers
(Bolsinger) 15.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+135); Under

Detroit @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
June 19, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlander) 17.269
NY Yankees
(Warren) 15.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+105); Over

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 917-918
June 19, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Wright) 16.724
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+135); Over

Tampa Bay @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
June 19, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Karns) 17.879
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+145); Under

Boston @ Kansas City

Game 921-922
June 19, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 14.114
Kansas City
(Pino) 15.579
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-150); Over

Texas @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
June 19, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Lewis) 13.867
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 15.475
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-165); Under

LA Angels @ Oakland

Game 925-926
June 19, 2015 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shoemaker) 14.526
Oakland
(Gray) 16.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-165); Over

Houston @ Seattle

Game 927-928
June 19, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCullers) 16.679
Seattle
(Elias) 15.156
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-120); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Minnesota

Game 929-930
June 19, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 15.786
Minnesota
(Hughes) 14.242
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-110); Over

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 09:38 AM

MLB

Friday, June 19

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Game of the Day: Pirates at Nationals
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals (OFF, OFF)

The struggling Washington Nationals may have to start a three-game home series against the red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday without slugger Bryce Harper. The 22-year-old, who boasts 22 homers and 53 RBIs, suffered what was deemed a mild hamstring strain before leaving in the sixth inning of Thursday’s 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay and will be re-evaluated Friday.

The Nationals have dropped 14 of their last 20 games and managed just three runs in their last two games after scoring 16 at Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Injury-plagued Washington must find a way to raise its level of play against the Pirates, who have won a season-high eight straight contests after a 3-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Pittsburgh has allowed only six earned runs during its streak and owns a major league-best 1.75 ERA in June. Josh Harrison has hit safely in eight straight contests (16-for-35) and Andrew McCutchen is 9-for-23 during a six-game run for the Pirates.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), MASN2 and WUSA 9 (Washington)

LINE HISTORY: Lines have yet to be posted with the status of Bryce Harper unconfirmed.

INJURY REPORT: Pirates - 2B Neil Walker (Ques-Virus) Nationals - LF Bryce Harper (Doub-Hamstring)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH A.J. Burnett (6-2, 1.89 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (1-1, 3.46)

Burnett has been quite unlucky in his last two starts, allowing one run and 10 hits combined over 16 innings without gaining a victory, after winning the previous six. The 38-year-old Arkansas native, who owns 161 career wins, is 4-0 with a 2.51 ERA in seven road starts in 2015. Anthony Rendon is 7-for-16 with three homers and nine RBIs against Burnett, who is 12-5 in 23 appearances (22 starts) with a 3.19 ERA versus the Nationals.

Ross has yielded five runs and 13 hits in his first 13 innings in the big leagues, splitting a pair of starts. The 22-year-old California native struck out eight and threw 108 pitches while permitting two runs over eight frames to beat Milwaukee last Saturday and has walked one batter overall. Ross, who was drafted in 2011 by San Diego in the first round, was 2-2 in nine starts with Double-A Harrisburg before being recalled.

TRENDS:

*Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
*Nationals are 0-6 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
*Under is 10-1 in Pirates last 11 overall.
*Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss.

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**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 10:03 AM

MLB

Friday, June 19

Wind blowing in at Target Field Friday

According to weather forecasts, wind will be blowing in from rightfield at Target Field when the Minnestota Twins host the Chicago Cubs Friday evening.

Temperatures in Minnesota will be in the high-70s during gametime and skies should be clear.

According to our MLB Stadiums info, the Over/Under count is 1-3 at Target Field when wind blows in from right.

Friday's probable pitchers are Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs and Phil Hughes for the Twins. Oddsmakers have the total at 8.

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 12:12 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, June 19

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PITTSBURGH (39 - 27) at WASHINGTON (34 - 33) - 7:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. JOE ROSS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

A.J. BURNETT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BURNETT is 12-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 13-9 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-9. (+3.6 units)

JOE ROSS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (43 - 23) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 45) - 7:05 PM
TYLER LYONS (L) vs. PHILLIPPE AUMONT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-23 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-23 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 36-15 (+19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-38 (+16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-45 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-45 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TYLER LYONS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

PHILLIPPE AUMONT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (29 - 39) at CINCINNATI (30 - 35) - 7:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

DAN HAREN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAREN is 4-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.1 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LEAKE is 3-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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NY METS (36 - 32) at ATLANTA (32 - 35) - 7:35 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.1 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DEGROM is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

MATT WISLER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (24 - 44) at COLORADO (28 - 38) - 8:40 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 24-44 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-44 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-28 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-28 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 3-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MILWAUKEE is 3-15 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DE LA ROSA is 44-27 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 17-2 (+13.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 27-8 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 12-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 16-2 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 44-26 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 18-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 29-11 (+20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 94-134 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-32 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 94-134 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-93 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 68-100 (-29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-83 (-26.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-36 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 75-97 (-31.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-0 (+3.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.92 and a WHIP of 1.761.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (33 - 36) at ARIZONA (32 - 34) - 9:40 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 10-19 (-11.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 15-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 33-20 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 20-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 18-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 19-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 19-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 96-132 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 760-671 (-88.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 96-132 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-3 (+0.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.50 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.895.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (36 - 32) at LA DODGERS (38 - 29) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. MIKE BOLSINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-111 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-55 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-111 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-37 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-35 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 78-57 (+20.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-53 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 67-66 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-2 (+6.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

CHRIS HESTON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BOLSINGER is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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DETROIT (34 - 32) at NY YANKEES (36 - 30) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. ADAM WARREN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
VERLANDER is 7-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 9-11 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-11. (-5.4 units)

ADAM WARREN vs. DETROIT since 1997
WARREN is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (34 - 32) at TORONTO (36 - 32) - 7:05 PM
MIKE WRIGHT (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TORONTO is 53-32 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
TORONTO is 31-15 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 134-102 (+36.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 175-200 (+39.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 58-55 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-47 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 103-75 (+32.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 59-42 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-49 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-39 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 (+3.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

MIKE WRIGHT vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

MARCO ESTRADA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (38 - 30) at CLEVELAND (31 - 34) - 7:10 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 38-30 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-13 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-34 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 119-121 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 31-34 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-20 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CARRASCO is 10-24 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 10-24 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 6-16 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

NATE KARNS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.6 units)

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BOSTON (29 - 39) at KANSAS CITY (38 - 25) - 8:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. YOHAN PINO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

YOHAN PINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (36 - 31) at CHI WHITE SOX (28 - 37) - 8:10 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 36-31 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 9-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
TEXAS is 21-15 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 34-29 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 27-21 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 39-27 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 18-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-45 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.

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

COLBY LEWIS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LEWIS is 6-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.332.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. TEXAS since 1997
SALE is 4-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.008.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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LA ANGELS (34 - 33) at OAKLAND (29 - 40) - 9:35 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 13-29 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-22 (-16.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 159-82 (+62.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 765-746 (+66.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 139-116 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 280-204 (+53.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 640-627 (+59.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 106-73 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 74-42 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SHOEMAKER is 13-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 11-1 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 13-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 9-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 29-40 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-40 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-21 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 27-38 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 77-71 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 86-77 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAY is 5-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.18 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

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HOUSTON (40 - 28) at SEATTLE (30 - 37) - 10:10 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS (R) vs. ROENIS ELIAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 40-28 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-12 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 40-25 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 24-15 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 23-14 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 30-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 2-9 (-8.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 14-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 25-36 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 21-27 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 24-29 (-9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ELIAS is 6-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ELIAS is 6-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ELIAS is 4-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-2 (+7.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCCULLERS is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ELIAS is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.694.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.7 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (35 - 29) at MINNESOTA (36 - 30) - 8:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1422-1582 (-278.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1365-1495 (-252.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1046-1178 (-211.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 36-30 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-30 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HUGHES is 16-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-9 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HENDRICKS is 18-7 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 18-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 11-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 37-67 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

PHIL HUGHES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 02:54 PM

MLB

Friday, June 19

Blistering DeGrom to take the mound for the Mets

The New York Mets must be happy when Jacob DeGrom's day comes in the rotation, with the team going 5-1 in the youngsters past six starts.

DeGrom has been play lights-out lately with a 1.25 ERA in his past six starts. Those games consisted of 43.1 innings for the reigning NL rookie of the year, while he has posted a 53/5 strikeouts/walks ratio.

The Mets are currently -140 when they are hosted by the Braves Friday.

De La Rosa strugging against former team

When Colorado Rockies southpaw Jorge De La Rosa takes the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers (his former team) Friday, he'll look to reverse some dreadful pitching performances against his previous employer.

The Mexican made 21 starts (61 appearances) for the Brew Crew from 2004 through 2006, but has an ERA of 7.67 in six starts and one relief appearance against the club since then.

Taylor Jungmann is probable to start for the visiting Brewers in Friday's matchup, and De La Rosa and the Rockies are currently -139.

Jays have turned things around behind Estrada
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After enduring a rough May, the Toronto Blue Jays are loving life behind Marco Estrada lately.

Fresh off an ugly June that saw the Jays go 0-5 in the righty's starts, the Bluebirds are 3-0 in Estrada's three outings in the month of June.

He's expected to be on the mound once again Friday when the Baltimore Orioles invade the Rogers Centre. Mike Wright is slated to counter for the O's.

As of this writing, sportsbooks were dealing Toronto in the -131 ballpark.

Martinez expected to return to Tigers' lineup Friday
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Detroit 1B Victor Martinez (inflamed left knee) concluded his rehab assignment on Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the disabled list prior to the series opener.

The Tigers visit the New Yankees as +104 dogs Friday evening.

Hope you did not put the house on the over Thursday

If you went to your sportsbook of choice and blindly slapped money down on the under in every game Thursday, you walked away with some cash in your pocket. Of the 14 games to take to the diamond Thursday, 10 ended up going below the closing total (3-10-1 over/under).

The day was dictated by a lack of offense with seven teams failing to score more than one run. The average combined score of the games Thursday was 6.5 with an average closing total of 8.9.

Over the past week games have been trending under, with a 41-50 O/U mark.

There are 15 games scheduled to take to the diamond Friday.

Cubs are red-hot following a loss

Teams should be weary of the Chicago Cubs following a loss with the Cubbies winning their past five in that situation. The Cubs have outscored their opponents by a ridiculous 39-9 in those games.

Chicago is coming off a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Indians Thursday.

The Cubs are currently +101 when they travel to Minnesota Friday.

Astros big bats have bettors wringing their hands

The over has cashed in the Houston Astros past seven contests, thanks to the their bats. Through those seven games the Astros have scored an average of 7.7 runs per game.

The 'Stros have made it a habit of going yard during their past seven with an astonishing 17 home runs. That's an average of 2.4 home runs per contest.

Houston travels to Seattle Friday with the total currently set at 7.

Yankees bombing the ball in front of home crowd

The New York Yankees have won nine of their past 10 games at Yankee Stadium. Those games have not really been too close as the Bronx Bombers have outscored their visiting counterparts 66-26 in those contests.

The Yanks are currently -113 when they host the Detroit Tigers Friday.

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 04:34 PM

MLB

Friday, June 19

Opponents are teeing off against Leake in Cincy

The confines of Great American Ballpark haven't been so friendly to Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mike Leake.

In Leake's five home starts this season, the Reds have gone 1-4. Opponents have been clubbing Leake in Ohio, batting .324 during that span.

Cincy will seek to buck that trend Friday when Leake gets the ball at home versus the Miami Marlins. The Fish are scheduled to counter with Dan Haren.

Sportsbooks are offering the Reds in the -126 ballpark as of this writing.

Bolsinger has been lights out at Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mike Bolsinger has been fantastic in four home starts heading into Friday's meeting with the San Francisco Giants at Chavez Ravine.

The righty is 4-0 with a 1.01 ERA and 0.68 WHIP in 26 2/3 innings of work in front of his home fans.

The Texas native has been a pleasant surprise since joining the rotation nearly two months ago, however, allowing two runs or fewer in seven of his eight turns.

Books have the Dodgers down to the -139 region after opening around -155. The Giants are expected to counter with Chris Heston.

White Sox turn to Sale to halt ugly losing skid

The Chicago White Sox have been an awful bet as of late, but backers of the Pale Hose will be hoping ace Chris Sale can stop the bleeding at home Friday versus the Texas Rangers.

Chicago has dropped seven in a row heading into the contest. Jose Abreu and company have simply not been getting it done on offense, scoring an average of just two runs per game during the aforementioned losing skid.

Colby Lewis is the probable starter for the Rangers. The Sox are presently -169 on the moneyline.

This team continues to cash Under wagers

Under bettors will be hoping the Minnesota Twins' low-scoring ways will continue in Friday's clash with the Chicago Cubs.

The Twinkies have cashed Under bets in five-straight games, averaging 2.6 runs per game while allowing an average of 2.2 base runners to cross the plate.

Oddsmakers have pegged the interleague tilt with an eight run total.

Small chance of thunderstorms in Cincy Friday

According to weather forecasts, there is a small 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in Cincinnati when the Reds host the Miami Marlins Friday evening.

Mike Leake is slated to start for the Reds (-126) while Dan Haren is probable for the Marlins (+116).

**Udog** · 06-19-2015, 06:30 PM

MLB

Friday, June 19

Heston, Giants love playing as underdogs

When listed as an underdog, the San Francisco Giants are 4-0 in Chris Heston's last four starts.

San Fran (+128) finds themselves in that territory today behind Heston when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in L.A. The Dodgers are scheduled to counter with Michael Bolsinger.

The total for the game currently sits at 7.

It's always Sonny when Gray faces Angels
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Oakland A's ace Sonny Gray has been excellent against the Los Angeles Angels throughout his career, but this season he's taken his dominance to new levels.

In three starts against the Halos in 2015, Gray has a record of 3-0, an ERA of 1.19 and WHIP of 0.706. The righty has given up just three earned runs in 22 2/3 innings of work against the A's AL West rivals.

Gray was stellar over 7 2/3 innings in his last start against the Angels on June 14. He surrendered one run (unearned) on five hits while fanning nine.

In nine career appearances (eight starts) against L.A., Gray is 5-1 with a 2.11 ERA and 0.95 WHIP.

Gray's numbers are staggeringly good overall this season. He has a personal record of 8-3 (Oakland is 8-6 straight up in his 14 starts), a 1.60 ERA and 0.93 WHIP heading into Friday's start against the Angels.

The A's are presently -154 at home Friday, while the Angels, who are expected to counter with Matt Shoemaker on the bump, are +142.

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