Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 7/1

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, July 1

Good Luck on day #182 of 2015!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Odds on Week 1 NFL games........

Pittsburgh
New England 3, 49

New Orleans
Arizona 2.5, 47

Green Bay 5, 50.5
Chicago

Detroit
San Diego 2.5, 45.5

Kansas City
Houston 1.5, 42.5

Tennessee
Tampa Bay 3, 42

Cleveland
NJ Jets 3, 41

Cincinnati 3.5, 44
Oakland

Indianapolis 2.5, 47
Buffalo

Baltimore
Denver 4, 52

Carolina 4, 42.5
Jacksonville

NJ Giants
Dallas 5.5, 49.5

Miami 2.5, 44.5
Washington

Philadelphia 1, 53.5
Atlanta

Seattle 3.5, 43
Rams

Minnesota
San Francisco 3, 41

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Happy Canada Day, everyone.......

13) Russell Wilson led the Seahawks to the last two Super Bowls, winning one; yet eight backup QBs have a bigger base salary than Wilson does this season.

Or in other words, Charlie Whitehurst makes more $$$ than Wilson. Oy.

12) So does Bobby Bonilla......still. Every July 1, the Mets send Bonilla a deferred compensation check for $1,193,248.20, and will every year thru 2035. Bonilla last played a major league game in 2001.

11) According to CBSSports.com, the Mets could've paid Bonilla $5.9M in 2000 and been done with him. But no; they decided paying him $1,193,248.20 a year for 25 years was a better deal than paying him $5.9M once.

The owner of the Mets is now the head of MLB's finance committee. Yikes.

10) 17 of Joc Pederson's 20 home runs this year came with the bases empty.

9) Texas Rangers sent Joey Gallo to AAA this week, the day after he had three RBI , four strikeouts and a triple in the same game. He is only the second player EVER to do that in the same game; the first was in 1939 and it was an obscure pitcher.

8) Anthony Davis got $145M for five years from the Pelicans; Kawhi Leonard got $90M for five years from the Spurs as NBA free agency started. Al-Farouq Aminu got $30M from Portland for four years.

7) Was annoyed when I read a report than DeAndre Jordan doesn't want to be the #3 option on a team anymore, so he might leave the Clippers. If you want people to run plays for you, thats fine, but how about making half your bleeping foul shots????

Jordan made 39.7% of his foul shots this year-- 39.7%

6) Jordan made $11,440,124 this past season but he worked so little on his shooting that he made 39.7% of his foul shots, and he wants to be the focal point of an offense. That takes some serious balls.

Put it this way: I am 55 years old and as I type this at 4:06am on July 1, I could drive to a playground right now, takes a couple warmups and make half my foul shots, even if it was in the damn dark. How about working on your game?!?!?!?

5) Chris Webber told a great story on TV during a game this past winter.

In his first six years in the NBA, Webber made 54.1% of his foul shots, that is 799 out of 1,477. Not good. He told a story of hiring a shooting coach after his sixth year, his first with Sacramento, and the shooting coach went everywhere Webber went that summer. Everywhere.

The gym, the weight room, parties, clubs, vacations. Webber practiced shooting all that summer and fall-- the next year, he was 311-414 from the line, 75.1%.

4) Shooting is the one aspect of basketball you can improve with hard work, practice and concentration. Doc Rivers says he will enlist actor Jamie Foxx when he tries to recruit Jordan to stay with the Clippers. Maybe he should bring Webber's shooting coach along with him, too.

3) 76-year old Phil Knight is stepping down as head of Nike; tough act to follow. He is one of the greatest American success stories. Nike made $3.2B last year.

2) Random football stat: Ohio State won 10 of its last 11 games with Michigan.

1) Two of the last three Super Bowls were won by QBs (Flacco/Wilson) who were transfers during their college careers. Troy Aikman was a transfer, so was Vince Ferragamo. Aaron Rodgers had to play JC ball because no one offered hm a scholarship out of high school.

Phil Simms went to Morehead State, Tony Romo Eastern Illinois, Terry Bradshaw Louisiana Tech, Kurt Warner Northern Iowa, Doug Williams Grambling.

One of the cool things about sports is that great players come from all over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 1


National League
Brewers @ Phillies
Lohse is 1-5, 7.34 in his last seven starts; five of the seven went over.

Harang is 0-7, 6.48 in his last seven starts; four of his last five went over.

Milwaukee lost four of last six games with the Phillies; road team won eight of last nine in series. Over is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Brewers won six of last eight games overall- over is 6-1-1 in those eight. Phillies lost five of last six games; over is 9-1-1 in their last eleven.

Giants @ Marlins
Heston is 3-1, 2.70 in his last four starts; eight of his last ten went over.

Haren is 0-3, 4.42 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under.

Giants are 5-4 in last nine games with Miami; they've won four of last six games overall, with last five going over. Marlins lost seven of their last nine games (under 5-3-1).

Nationals @ Braves
Fister is 1-2, 6.43 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.

Wisler is 1-1, 5.25 in his first two MLB starts (under 2-0).

Washington won its last nine games with Atlanta; three of last four stayed under the total. Nationals won nine of last ten games (under 6-4). Braves lost six of their last seven games; six of their last eight stayed under.

Cubs @ Mets
Lester is 0-4, 4.54 in his last six starts, five of which stayed under.

Colon is 1-3, 5.79 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Cubs won their last seven games with the Mets (under 5-1-1). Chicago lost five of last six games overall, scoring seven runs; under is 8-1-1 in their last ten games. NY won fourof last five, allowing five runs; nine of its last eleven games stayed under.

Dodgers @ Diamondbacks
Anderson is 2-0, 1.71 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Ray is 1-3, 3.20 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Dodgers won eight of last nine games with Arizona (over 6-2-1). LA won four of last six games; five of their last eight stayed under. D'backs lost four of last five games; seven of their last nine games went over.

American League
Red Sox @ Blue Jays
Porcello is 0-6, 7.07 in his last seven starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Buehrle is 2-0, 2.00 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Boston lost five of last eight games with Toronto but won last two; Red Sox are 8-4 in last 12 games overall- four of their last five stayed under. Blue Jays lost three of last four games (under 5-1 in last six).

Rangers @ Orioles
Martinez is 0-2, 7.11 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Chen is 2-0, 2.13 in his last four starts; his last eight all stayed under.

Texas lost nine of last 12 games with Baltimore; over is 6-2-1 in last nine games in series. Rangers lost seven of last ten games; over is 4-2-2 in their last eight games. Orioles won seven of last ten games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven.

Indians @ Rays
Carrasco is 2-1, 3.54 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went over.

Colome is 0-1, 3.76 in his last five starts; Tampa Bay scored total of 13 runs in his last six outings.

Cleveland is 6-3 in last nine games with Tampa Bay; five of last eight series games stayed under total. Indians lost seven of last 11 games; six of their last eight went over the total. Tampa Bay lost seven of last nine games; under is 6-4-1 in their last 11.

Royals @ Astros
Volquez is 4-0, 2.96 in his last four starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Velasquez is 0-0, 3.72 in his four starts (over 2-2).

Royals lost last five games with Houston; road team won six of last eight in series. KC lost last two games, scoring one run. Astros won last three games, allowing two runs; six of their last seven stayed under the total.

Bronx @ Angels
Eovaldi is 2-0, 3.00 in his last two starts; seven of his last eight went over.

Shoemaker is 0-2, 6.32 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Bronx won seven of last ten games with the Angels; four of last six series games went over. Bronx is 3-7 in its last ten games overall; ten of their last 13 went under the total. Angels won seven of last nine home games; eight of their last ten overall stayed under the total.

Interleague
Twins @ Reds
May is 0-3, 5.71 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Cueto is 0-1, 4.42 in his last three starts; under is 2-1-1 in his last four home starts.

Minnesota won six of last eight games with Cincinnati; eight of last twelve series games stayed under. Twins lost six of their last ten games. Reds lost four of last five games; six of their last eight games went over.

Pirates @ Tigers
Burnett is 0-2, 2.20 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under. Pirates scored total of six runs in the four games.

Simon is 0-1, 12.00 in his last two starts; his last four all went over.

Pirates lost four of last six games with Detroit; they won three of last four games overall; six of their last eight went over. Tigers won five of last eight games- their last 11 games all went over.

White Sox @ Cardinals
Quintana is 0-1, 3.79 in his last three starts; five of his last six went under.

Lackey is 2-0, 2.05 in his last three starts; seven of his last ten stayed under.

White Sox won five of last seven against St Louis, last five of which stayed under total. Chicago lost three of last five games overall, with three of last four going over total. Cardinals won six of last seven, allowing eleven runs; four of their last five games stayed under.

Rockies @ A's
Bettis is 2-0, 2.92 in his last two starts; six of his last nine went over.

Hahn is 3-1, 3.48 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Colorado lost four of last five games with Oakland; visiting team won eight of last nine games in series. Rockies are 6-4 in last ten games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine. A's lost four of last five games;under is 4-0-3 in their last seven home games.

Mariners @ Padres
Walker is 4-0, 2.05 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Shields is 0-2, 6.85 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.

Seattle lost three of last five games with San Diego; under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Mariners lost five of last eight games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Padres are 5-9 since changing managers; over is 3-2 in their last five.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mil-Phil-- Lohse 6-10; Harang 5-11
SF-Mia-- Heston 10-5; Haren 8-7
Wsh-Atl-- Fister 4-5; Wisler 1-1
Chi-NY-- Lester 8-7; Colon 9-6
LA-Ariz-- Anderson 8-7; Ray 2-4

Bos-Tor-- Porcello 7-8; Buehrle 9-6
Tex-Balt-- Martinez 9-6; Chen 9-5
Clev-TB-- Carrasco 9-6; Colome 3-9
KC-Hst-- Volquez 11-4; Velasquez 2-2
NY-LA-- Eovaldi 9-6; Shoemaker 7-7

Pitt-Det-- Burnett 8-7; Simon 8-6
Min-Cin-- May 6-8; Cueto 8-6
Chi-StL-- Quintana 6-9; Lackey 9-6
Colo-A's-- Bettis 7-2; Hahn 6-9
Sea-SD-- Walker 7-8; Shields 9-7

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mil-Phil-- Lohse 7-16; Harang 5-16
SF-Mia-- Heston 1-15; Haren 1-15
Wsh-Atl-- Fister 3-9; Wisler 1-2
Chi-NY-- Lester 6-15; Colon 4-15
LA-Ariz-- Anderson 4-15; Ray 1-6

Bos-Tor-- Porcello 2-15; Buehrle 9-15
Tex-Balt-- Martinez 3-15; Chen 3-14
Clev-TB-- Carrasco 7-15; Colome 2-12
KC-Hst-- Volquez 4-15; Velasquez 1-4
NY-LA-- Eovaldi 6-15; Shoemaker 4-14

Pitt-Det-- Burnett 4-15; Simon 3-14
Min-Cin-- May 5-14; Cueto 5-14
Chi-StL-- Quintana 7-15; Lackey 3-15
Colo-A's-- Bettis 2-9; Hahn 4-15
Sea-SD-- Walker 4-15; Shields 4-16

Umpires
Mil-Phil-- Last four Hamari games stayed under.
SF-Mia-- Home side won nine of last 12 Hernandez games.
Wsh-Atl-- Five of last six Bucknor games stayed under.
Chi-NY-- Three of last four Fagan games went over.
LA-Ariz-- Five of last seven Muchlinski games stayed under.

Bos-Tor-- Last five Cuzzi games stayed under total.
Tex-Balt-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Tumpane games.
Clev-TB-- Favorites won eight of last nine Johnson games.
KC-Hst-- Six of last eight Emmel games went over total.
NY-LA-- Five of last six Culbreth games stayed under.

Min-Cin-- Five of last seven Wendelstedt games stayed under.
Colo-A's-- Last six Hallion games went over the total.
Sea-SD-- Underdogs won eight of last ten Everitt games.
Pitt-Det-- Six of last seven Hudson games stayed under.
Chi-StL-- Home side won six of nine Wolcott games.

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MLB

Wednesday, July 1

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

1:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Toronto is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home

3:35 PM
COLORADO vs. OAKLAND
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

3:40 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Seattle is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Diego's last 16 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. LA ANGELS
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Texas
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:08 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Pittsburgh's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Francisco's last 16 games when playing Miami
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Miami's last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Washington is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. HOUSTON
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

8:15 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. ST. LOUIS
Chi White Sox are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

9:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


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MLB

Wednesday, July 1


Mariners winning as this pitcher has been dealing

The Seattle Mariners have won their past four starts when Taijuan Walker takes the bump. Walker has been on-fore in those starts, posting a 4-0 record while only allowing six earned runs over 26.1 innings pitched.

The M's have been giving Walker some much needed run support, as they have scored 5.8 runs per contest in the youngsters four starts.

Seattle faces the San Diego Padres at Petco Park Wednesday.


Orioles had a perfect month with Chen on the mound

Wei-Yin Chen was nothing but good to the Baltimore Orioles in June, with the team going 4-0 in the lefties four starts.

Chen went 2-0 in those games with a 2.13 ERA. The pitcher tossed 25.1 innings while only surrendering six runs and 23 hits during June.

The O's will send Chen to the mound against the Rangers Wednesday.


Porcello is winless in over a month

Rick Porcello has been struggling, with the Red Sox only winning one of the right-handers past seven starts. To be specific, the last time Porcello got the win was May 16 against the Seattle Mariners.

Since that 'W,' Porcello has given up 4.7 runs per outing while averaging 6 innings pitched.

The Red Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday.

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MLB

Wednesday, July 1

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July Good Month/Bad Month Pitchers
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Fireworks and the MLB All-Star game signal the month of July. It also signifies the start of the second half of the MLB campaign. The key to each and every team’s fortune lies on the pitching staff. Can they sustain or will they unravel like a cheap suit? Stay tuned.

What we do know is certain pitchers love hurling this time of the season while others tend to get lit up like a roman candle on the 4th of July.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of July. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in July, winning 33 percent or less of their team-start efforts To qualify, pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each July over the last three years. And for your convenience, alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure rate either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.

Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s April list.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Chen, Wei-Yin • 10-3 / 5-1 H

The Orioles' Chen is having another solid season as his 2.90 ERA indicates he's just not gotten a lot run support which is explains his 3-4 record. Very good life on a low to mid 90's fastball and if the Baltimore bats stay hot, the wins will come for Chen.

Colon, Bartolo • 11-5 / 5-0 A

Hard to believe the rolly-polly 42-year old right-hander is still around in the big leagues and still throwing 80 percent fastballs at his age. Though he still has a winning record, Colon 's ERA is almost five and opposing teams are hitting .282 against him. Let's see if he has a typical July for him as his numbers are beginning to slip.

Fister, Doug • 12-3 / 5-1 H

Started the season poorly, got injured and is working his way back. You know Fister is on his game when there are a lot of ground ball outs or lazy fly balls. Has to keep top of hand on top of the ball to get the sinking action he needs.

Hellickson, Jeremy • 8-4 / 4-1 A

Really nothing more than a back of the rotation pitcher with ordinary stuff. Hellickson can put together two or three quality starts than get hit like a stalled car on the tracks with a train coming. Not sure he will have same success this month going from Tampa Bay to Arizona.

Hernandez, Felix • 11-5 / 5-2 A

After a sensational first two months, King Felix saw his ERA jump from 1.91 in late May to 3.24 on June 22. He only had 21 strikeouts in that five starts stretch and allowed nine or more fly balls on three different occasions, very unusual for Hernandez. Still opposing hitters are only batting .204 against and chances are he will return to being the King.

*Hudson, Tim • 11-4 / 7-1 A

Another elder statesman who turns 39 this month, Hudson enjoyed a long and great career. No question he's at the end of the line with opposing hitters batting .291 against vs. .251 lifetime but still capable of quality starts and keeping San Francisco in games when he takes the ball.

*Kershaw, Clayton • 13-4 / 7-2 A

As July commences, Kershaw will be working a three-game losing for the first time in his career. Nothing physically wrong with the three-time Cy Young winner, just pitching into bad luck and making a mistake or two a game which we are not used to seeing. However, there is no doubt he could be unbeatable this month like in the past.

Liriano Francisco • 10-5 / 5-2 H

Despite a below .500 record, the Pirates lefty has held opposing hitters to .189 and his WHIP is 1.01. All Liriano needs is a few more runs from his Pittsburgh teammates and his three-pitch arsenal will start adding up to more victories.

Lohse, Kyle • 12-5 / 8-1 H

The Milwaukee right-hander season has mirrored that of his Brewers teammates with a 4-9 record and 6.28 ERA. Besides allowing well over a hit an inning, Lohse has given up almost as many home runs as walks permitted (19 vs.20) this campaign. No sure Lohse will duplicate past success.

*Porcello, Rick • 9-4 / 6-1 H

Almost every off-season signing has backfired for Boston including bringing in Porcello. His sorry 4-8 record is well-deserved as his 5.54 ERA indicates. Enemy hitters are getting great cuts and knocking him around for a .286 batting average. Like Lohse, Porcello has one of the worst ERA's among hurlers with 10 or more starts. Can he turn it around?

Price, David • 12-4 / 7-1 A

Though he does not win every time, it has to make any manager very comfortable to be handing the ball to Price every five games. Expertly commands two and four-seam fastballs and can strikeout anybody with his a couple of hard-breaking curves or changeups. Has almost a 5-to-1 K/W ratio and fun to watch as a maestro.

Samardzija, Jeff • 10-5 / 5-2 H

After a strong season a year ago, has returned to prior form of most of his career on the other side of Chicago. He's not fooling anybody with a .286 BA allowed and he's on pace to surrender 27 homers. Needs big July to help the White Sox.

Scherzer, Max • 11-4 / 6-2 H

The best pitcher in baseball in 2015 thus far with a minuscule 1.79 ERA and WHIP you need reading glasses to find at 0.79. In 110 1/3 innings he fanned 130 and walked 14 (not a misprint), with one hit batter that prevented perfect game. Walks around the mound like he's king of the jungle... and he is.

*Tillman, Chris • 10-5 / 5-1

It has not been an easy campaign for the Baltimore hurler with a losing record, with an ERA over 5.50 the first three months of the season and a wayward WHIP of 1.51. The top four hitters on the opposing teams lineup card have .375 OBP against Tillman. He will have to regain confidence to match past numbers this month.

Volquez, Edinson • 10-5 / 6-2 A

Having a good year with the defending AL champion Royals at 8-4 with a 3.18 ERA and doing splendid work controlling lefty batters who are at just .210 against Volquez. Should continue with another stellar July.


BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

Hammel, Jason • 2-11 / 0-4 H

Not many pitchers actively want to pitch in Wrigley Field and for the Chicago Cubs, but Hammel is a rare exception. The Greenville, SC native might have stunk it up for other teams with a below .500 record and 4.46 ERA, but Hammel is 5-3 with 2.92 ERA on the north side of Chi-Town this season. Will his turnaround continue?

Haren, Dan • 3-8 / 0-6 A

Having a much stronger year than anticipated with a 3.38 ERA and WHIP of 1.01. Haren was about ready to retire but decided to give one more shot, but has not won in four starts with poor run support and not being as effective as he was the first two months. On a lousy team without Giancarlo Stanton, Haren might be in line for another miserable month.

Keuchel, Dallas • 4-10 / 1-4 H

Be all appearances, the Astros ace might be doing a 180-degree turn based on previous July's. Now extremely confident in his abilities, the Houston lefty has a .194 BA conceded and a WHIP under one (0.96). Why opposing managers even have a left-handed bat in the lineup is a mystery since they are hitting a feeble .136 against Keuchel.

*Norris, Bud • 2-11 / 1-6 A

Though Baltimore has blossomed to take over first place in the AL East, Norris has not been a part of their turnaround. The right-hander's ERA is 'down' to around 7.00 and his WHIP of 1.61 explains how hittable he's been, plus walking other batters. Looks like ‘Play Against’ material until further notice.

Strasburg, Stephen • 5-12 / 2-8 H

Strasburg was a wreck, but maybe the time on the DL has straightened out his arm, body and head. In his last two starts of June, Strasburg had 15 strikeouts and just eight hits allowed in 12 innings. Do not imagine baseball bettors are willing to compare him to teammate Scherzer yet, and will take a wait and see attitude on the 26-year old.


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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 1


Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
July 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Lohse) 15.733
Philadelphia
(Harang) 13.150
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-125); Over

San Francisco @ Miami

Game 903-904
July 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 16.289
Miami
(Haren) 14.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-135); Over

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
July 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Fister) 14.577
Atlanta
(Wisler) 15.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+115); Under

Chicago Cubs @ NY Mets

Game 907-908
July 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 14.962
NY Mets
(Colon) 16.436
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+105); Under

LA Dodgers @ Arizona

Game 909-910
July 1, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 14.444
Arizona
(Ray) 15.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+115); Over

Boston @ Toronto

Game 911-912
July 1, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 17.536
Toronto
(Buehrle) 16.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+135); Over

NY Yankees @ LA Angels

Game 913-914
July 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 13.273
LA Angels
(Shoemaker) 16.949
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Texas @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
July 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Martinez) 14.825
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.491
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-190
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-190); Under

Cleveland @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
July 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 13.640
Tampa Bay
(Colome) 16.364
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Over

Kansas City @ Houston

Game 919-920
July 1, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 17.135
Houston
(Velasquez) 15.842
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-105); Over

Minnesota @ Cincinnati

Game 921-922
July 1, 2015 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(May) 13.236
Cincinnati
(Cueto) 15.797
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-190
7
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-190); Under

Colorado @ Oakland

Game 923-924
July 1, 2015 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Bettis) 14.502
Oakland
(Hahn) 16.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-180); Under

Seattle @ San Diego

Game 925-926
July 1, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 16.773
San Diego
(Shields) 15.444
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-120
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+100); Over

Pittsburgh @ Detroit

Game 927-928
July 1, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 16.010
Detroit
(Simon) 13.033
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Over

Chicago White Sox @ St. Louis

Game 929-930
July 1, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 13.010
St. Louis
(Lackey) 16.592
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-165); Under

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 1

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MILWAUKEE (31 - 48) at PHILADELPHIA (27 - 52) - 7:05 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 31-48 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-48 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-41 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 6-18 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HARANG is 34-20 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 27-52 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-41 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-52 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-103 (-36.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 57-73 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



KYLE LOHSE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LOHSE is 5-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 6-10 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.2 units)



AARON HARANG vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HARANG is 7-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 16-10 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-14. (-2.9 units)




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SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 36) at MIAMI (32 - 46) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-115 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-57 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-115 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1048-879 (+116.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 99-79 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 376-371 (+47.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MIAMI is 32-46 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 23-37 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HAREN is 184-181 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 171-174 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 122-126 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



CHRIS HESTON vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.



DAN HAREN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAREN is 7-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 7-11 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (-0.2 units)




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WASHINGTON (43 - 34) at ATLANTA (36 - 41) - 7:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 23-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 47-26 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 113-123 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 91-101 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-1 (+7.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)



DOUG FISTER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
FISTER is 4-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.18 and a WHIP of 0.968.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)



MATT WISLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WISLER is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.250.
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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CHICAGO CUBS (40 - 35) at NY METS (40 - 38) - 7:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1427-1588 (-278.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1370-1501 (-253.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1049-1184 (-215.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 662-766 (-199.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
NY METS are 29-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 29-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLON is 47-30 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 47-29 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 12-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-32 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)



JON LESTER vs. NY METS since 1997
LESTER is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)



BARTOLO COLON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COLON is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)




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LA DODGERS (44 - 35) at ARIZONA (37 - 40) - 9:40 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 17-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 227-237 (-60.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 17-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-16 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 7-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-9 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 101-138 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 763-673 (-87.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 101-138 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-73 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 8-3 (+3.5 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)



BRETT ANDERSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)



ROBBIE RAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RAY is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.199.
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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BOSTON (36 - 43) at TORONTO (41 - 38) - 1:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 36-43 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 17-23 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 15-24 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 13-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 54-74 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 30-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 50-24 (+17.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 164-85 (+52.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 66-33 (+28.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 31-15 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 82-43 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 17-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 115-124 (+29.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-5 (+0.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)



RICK PORCELLO vs. TORONTO since 1997
PORCELLO is 3-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.122.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)



MARK BUEHRLE vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUEHRLE is 11-10 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 13-14 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-18. (-12.0 units)




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NY YANKEES (41 - 37) at LA ANGELS (41 - 37) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. MATT SHOEMAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 139-104 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 48-19 (+19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 34-22 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)



NATHAN EOVALDI vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.910.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)



MATT SHOEMAKER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.




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TEXAS (40 - 38) at BALTIMORE (41 - 36) - 7:05 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 6-20 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 141-106 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-57 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 79-49 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 51-31 (+14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 125-93 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 96-64 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 108-78 (+34.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-44 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 64-51 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 29-18 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 37-17 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 28-14 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 23-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 40-38 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 17-13 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 10-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
TEXAS is 25-19 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 11-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 37-34 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 30-24 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 41-30 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-9 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



NICK MARTINEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.71 and a WHIP of 1.936.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)



WEI-YIN CHEN vs. TEXAS since 1997
CHEN is 4-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.67 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)




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CLEVELAND (35 - 41) at TAMPA BAY (42 - 37) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. ALEX COLOME (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 35-41 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-23 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-24 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-11 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 119-122 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-48 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 56-68 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-16 (-13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-69 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 64-75 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-89 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-37 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-3 (+0.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)



CARLOS CARRASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.6 units)



ALEX COLOME vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
COLOME is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)




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KANSAS CITY (44 - 30) at HOUSTON (46 - 34) - 8:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 46-34 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-31 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 29-17 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 45-48 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 74-53 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-20 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-16 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 68-53 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 29-18 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 54-34 (+24.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 6-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.09 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 7-1 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.6 units)



VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.




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MINNESOTA (41 - 36) at CINCINNATI (35 - 41) - 12:35 PM
TREVOR MAY (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CUETO is 19-5 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 12-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 19-5 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 41-36 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-53 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-36 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-16 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



TREVOR MAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.



JOHNNY CUETO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CUETO is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




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COLORADO (34 - 43) at OAKLAND (35 - 45) - 3:35 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 100-139 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-19 (-15.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-81 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 202-272 (-77.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 13-35 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 100-139 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-61 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-100 (-29.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-56 (+41.0 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
OAKLAND is 35-45 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-24 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 13-19 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-19 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-43 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 12-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 9-14 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



CHAD BETTIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.



JESSE HAHN vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAHN is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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SEATTLE (35 - 42) at SAN DIEGO (37 - 42) - 3:40 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 35-42 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 30-41 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 13-21 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 721-649 (-100.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SHIELDS is 21-11 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 64-54 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-35 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 0-6 (-7.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)



TAIJUAN WALKER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WALKER is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



JAMES SHIELDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.87 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 9-6 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.4 units)




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PITTSBURGH (43 - 33) at DETROIT (39 - 37) - 7:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 253-490 (-107.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BURNETT is 213-213 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 91-130 (-44.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 173-180 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 140-152 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 44-65 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 28-19 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 28-19 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 228-179 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 226-178 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-66 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-63 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 65-57 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 65-57 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-26 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 42-46 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 52-58 (-20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)



A.J. BURNETT vs. DETROIT since 1997
BURNETT is 7-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.438.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)



ALFREDO SIMON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SIMON is 3-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 0.970.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)




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CHI WHITE SOX (33 - 42) at ST LOUIS (51 - 25) - 8:15 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
QUINTANA is 16-29 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 51-25 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-13 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ST LOUIS is 29-8 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-25 (+21.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-25 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-17 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 63-38 (+18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 30-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 19-3 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 30-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 191-147 (+40.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 369-374 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.


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



JOSE QUINTANA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
QUINTANA is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



JOHN LACKEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LACKEY is 3-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 4-12 (-10.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.2 units)




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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 1

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Game of the Day: Royals at Astros
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Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros (-111, 7.5)

Edinson Volquez looks to maintain his perfect record against Houston when he starts Wednesday's series finale between the Kansas City Royals and the host Astros. Volquez is 6-0 with a 2.09 ERA in eight career outings against Houston and enters this start as one of the hottest pitchers in the American League.

Volquez has won four consecutive starts and is 6-1 over his last 10 while being surprisingly good for the Central-leading Royals. The West-leading Astros are trying to sweep the three-game series after holding Kansas City to just one run over the first two contests. Houston right fielder George Springer hit a two-run homer during Tuesday's 4-0 victory after going 2-for-28 over the previous eight games. The Royals are 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position in the series.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, ROOT (Houston)

LINE HISTORY: The line has held steady with the Astros as -111 favorites, as of Wednesday morning. The total has stayed at its opening number of 8.0.

INJURY REPORT:

Royals - 1B E. Hosmer (doubtful Wednesday, finger), SP Y. Ventura (15-day DL, hand), SP J. Vargas (15-day DL, hip), SP B. Flynn (60-day DL, back), SP K. Medlen (Mid July, elbow).

Astros - CF C. Rasmus (questionable Wednesday, infection), RP C. Qualls (15-day DL, neck), CF J. Marisnick (15-day DL, hamstring), RP S. Deduno (15-day DL, back), SP B. Peacock (15-day DL, abdominal), SP S. Feldman (Mid July, knee), SS J. Lowrie (60-day DL, thumb).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Edinson Volquez (8-4, 3.18 ERA) vs. Astros RH Vincent Velasquez (0-0, 3.72)

Volquez defeated Oakland in his last turn when he allowed one run and three hits over seven innings. He is limiting opposing batters to a .220 average and has served up just five homers in 90 2/3 innings. Volquez is two wins shy of recording double-digit victories for the fourth time in his career.

Velasquez has failed to get a decision in any of his four starts and has pitched more than five innings just once. That occurred in his last outing when he pitched well against the New York Yankees and gave up two runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings. Velasquez has a 5.73 ERA in two home starts while issuing eight walks in 8 1/3 innings.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings in Houston.
* Royals are 0-5 in the last five meetings.
* Astros are 5-0 in their last five games versus a team with a winning road record.
* Under is 5-1-1 in the Astros last seven games overall.

CONSENSUS: The action for Wednesday's contest is fairly split, with 56.95 percent of wagers on the underdog Royals.


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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 1


Mariners winning as this pitcher has been dealing

The Seattle Mariners have won their past four starts when Taijuan Walker takes the bump. Walker has been on-fore in those starts, posting a 4-0 record while only allowing six earned runs over 26.1 innings pitched.

The M's have been giving Walker some much needed run support, as they have scored 5.8 runs per contest in the youngsters four starts.

Seattle faces James Shields and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park Wednesday, where they are slight +105 dogs.


This pitcher is almost unbeatable at home

John Lackey has taken to the bump eight times this season at Busch Stadium, with the St. Louis Cardinals going 7-1 in those contests. Dating into last season, the Cards are 13-1 in Lackey's past 14 home starts.

This season, Lackey has posted a 1.91 ERA while only surrendering one home run at home.

Cardinals are currently -144 when they host the White Sox Wednesday.


Rockies continue to roll over as big dogs

The Colorado Rockies don't put up much of a fight when they are big underdogs, going just 5-49 in their last 54 games when listed between +151 and +200.

That is exactly the situation the Rockies will be in Wednesday when they visit the Oakland Athletics, currently listed as +161 road dogs.

The Rockies send right-hander Chad Bettis (4-2, 3.56 ERA) to the hill to take on the A's righty Jesse Hahn (5-6, 3.47 ERA).