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Over streak continues in Tigers matchups

Over bets have cashed in 12 consecutive Detroit Tigers games heading into their meeting with the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday afternoon.

The hot streak of scorelines going over the number has moved the Tigers up to sixth in the big leagues in the Over/Under standings. Detroit is now 41-34-2 season-to-date.

Oddsmakers have posted a total of 8 for Tuesday's clash with the Pirates. Kyle Ryan is probable to start for the Tigers, while Francisco Liriano is expected to get the start for the Buccos.

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This pitcher has dominated his next opponent

The Kansas City Royals will start Chris Young when they host the Twins Thursday, which does not spell good things for Minnesota. In two appearances against the Twins this year (one start), Young has posted a 2-0 record with a 1.59 ERA with Minny only hitting .083.

Since taking a place in the rotation Young has made nine starts and has allowed one or fewer runs five times.

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Dodgers plan to split Kershaw, Greinke in rotation

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Dodgers rode twin aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke to first place in the National League West, but manager Don Mattingly said he plans to split the two after the All-Star break.

In fact, the move is mostly about splitting up back-end starters Mike Bolsinger and Carlos Frias.

Kershaw and Greinke, who have pitched back-to-back all season, are averaging a tad more than 6 2/3 innings per start. Greinke leads the majors with 15 quality starts, and Kershaw is tied for second with 13. When they pitch, the bullpen is seldom taxed.

However, No. 3 starter Brett Anderson, Bolsinger and Frias are averaging about 5 2/3 innings per start, and the extra work makes a big impact on the bullpen, Mattingly believes, especially when it is concentrated.

"Really, what has been happening to us is that when Clayton and Zack pitch, they get you deeper into the game," Mattingly said. "Then we have the two guys right together there that you are using (relievers) basically four innings every time. So if it we can spread those guys out a little bit, then we have rest in between days."

Because of the length provided by Kershaw and Greinke, Dodgers relievers have thrown only 223 innings this season, 12th in the league, and they have the fifth-best ERA at 3.27. The imbalance is what concerns Mattingly.

"It's the back to back with our bullpen that gets us in trouble," Mattingly said. "Then we need a couple of days to recover. We've have outings where Brett, we've just had to let him go. We don't want to have to do that. The same with Clayton and Zack. We want to protect everybody. It really just allows you to balance your innings a little more."

With two No. 1s, Mattingly must choose whether three-time Cy Young winner Kershaw or NL ERA leader Greinke will start against Washington on July 17, the first game after the All-Star break. The other likely will start the third game of the series July 19.

The All-Star Game will play into his decision. Greinke, 6-2 with a 1.58 ERA, would be the mathematician's choice to start for the National League on July 14, which would could lead to Opening Day starter Kershaw working the first game after the break.

"With those days off, we can kind of manipulate the rotation a little bit and see what happens with Clayton and Zack (in the All-Star Game)," Mattingly said.

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Mets, Cuddyer receive good news on sore knee

NEW YORK -- At least the New York Mets deviated from the usual script before the game Wednesday, if not during it.

Hours before producing yet another anemic offensive performance in a 2-0, 11-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field, the Mets got a rare bit of injury-related good news when left fielder Michael Cuddyer underwent an MRI that revealed no serious damage to his sore left knee.

Cuddyer exited in the sixth inning of Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Cubs after the soreness, which he felt in his first at-bat, grew more intense as the game went on. Cuddyer said he was concerned Tuesday night, as was manager Terry Collins, who is accustomed to Cuddyer not saying much at all about the aches and pains every player endures.

"I was real concerned when it happened, because he never says 'boo' -- I mean, this guy never says a word about anything at all," Collins said Wednesday afternoon. "(Trainer) Ray Ramirez called me down and (Cuddyer) had trouble bending his knee. I was nervous."

Cuddyer was unavailable Wednesday but could be an option on Thursday. That provided some relief for Collins, who needs even a struggling Cuddyer -- he has two hits in his last 28 at-bats -- to lengthen a lineup that has been wrecked by injuries this season.

The Mets' three best offensive players -- third baseman David Wright, catcher Travis d'Arnaud and second baseman Daniel Murphy -- have combined to miss 151 out of a possible 234 games this season.

"Finally, some good news," Collins said. "A bright spot instead of, you know, another guy on the 15-day (disabled list)."

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Indians continue to struggle with Kluber pitching

The Cleveland Indians have lost five-straight games in contests that Corey Kluber has started and have gone just 3-13 in his 16 starts in the 2015 season.

That drought has Kluber comfortably placed as the worst bet in our MLB Starter Money Standings, costing bettors $-1490 season-to-date. To put that in perspective, Francisco Liriano, the second-worst starter, is $-762. That's a difference $728.

The Indians have dropped those previous five games to the Kansas City Royals (-120), Seattle Mariners (-193), Detroit Tigers (-155), Tampa Bay Rays (-176) and Baltimore Orioles (-107).

Kluber and the Indians visit the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday. Oddsmakers have Cleveland -137 with a total of 6.5. Matt Moore is slated to get the start for the Rays.

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Marlins RHP Fernandez to return to mound

Jul 02, 2015

MIAMI -- Nearly 14 months after Tommy John surgery, Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez is set to return to the mound on Thursday against the Giants.

Fernandez, who hasn't pitched since May 9, 2014, said he can't wait for his time to shine.

"Hopefully I can throw a first-pitch strike," he said. "Just throwing and being healthy and giving my team a chance to win -- that's all I care about."

The bigger question is this: Will it be the old Fernandez, the dynamic ace who captivated baseball with his fastball, his charisma and his brash self-confidence?

Or will Marlins fans have to settle for a diminished version of Fernandez?

Perhaps medical history has some answers.

A 2014 study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed that of 147 pitchers who had Tommy John surgery from 1999 to July of 2011, their collective ERAs went up from 4.23 before their operations to 4.67 after.

Fastball velocity for those pitchers went down, from 91.2 mph to 90.8.

The study also showed that 57 percent of pitchers who had Tommy John surgery at some point returned to the disabled list due to an arm injury.

For Marlins looking positives, here are a few:

Twenty percent of the players who had Tommy John surgery never pitched again, so Fernandez is happy to return.

Anibal Sanchez, David Wells and John Smoltz finished in the top four in Cy Young balloting after having the surgery performed.

No matter what, the Marlins, who rank 10th in the National League with a 4.17 rotation ERA, are happy to have Fernandez back.

Fernandez struck out 34 batters in 24 2/3 innings during his rehab outings, but Thursday will be the first true test.

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RHP Cain to make his return to Giants

Jul 02, 2015

MIAMI -- Call it Comeback Thursday.

Matt Cain, who hasn't pitched since July 9, 2014, will make his return on Thursday against the Marlins.

Also in the game, the Marlins will start right-hander Jose Fernandez, who hasn't pitched since May 9, 2014 due to Tommy John surgery.

Cain, who was an All-Star three times from 2009 to 2012, was bothered by bone chips in his elbow much of last year. He finally had surgery on Aug. 11 and later had an operation to remove a bone spur from his right ankle.

This year, Cain was slowed by a strained flexor tendon in his right arm.

"It's been a long road back -- longer than I thought it would be," Cain said. "But it's worth it."

Cain was limited to 15 starts last year and produced just a 2-7 record and a 4.18 ERA.

This year, in four rehab outings, Cain had a 4.19 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings.

If he is healthy, Cain commands his fastball on either side of the plate, ranging from 89 to 93 mph. He has solid off-speed stuff, which keeps batters from sitting on his fastball.

"I've missed pitching," Cain said. "When you have (the game) taken away from you for a while, you learn to appreciate it more."

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Scherzer set to face Braves for first time since '10

Jul 01, 2015

ATLANTA -- During their first three series against the Washington Nationals this season, the Atlanta Braves were able to avoid Max Scherzer.

They won't be so lucky Thursday night.

Scherzer, who is 9-5 with a 1.79 ERA, will make his first start at Turner Field since 2010 as he attempts to continue the roll that is making his seven-year, $210 million contract almost seem like a bargain for the Nationals.

The right-hander followed up a one-hit shutout that featured 16 strikeouts against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 14 with a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 20. Then he went eight innings for a third straight victory Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Scherzer, who won the American League Cy Young Award with the Detroit Tigers in 2013, allowed five hits and two runs in the three outings, striking out 33 and walking none in 26 innings.

He was perfect at least into the sixth inning in each game and went 16 innings without allowing a hit during the stretch.

Scherzer seemed to be most impressed by going three games without issuing a walk.

"That's what you pride yourself in," he said about being able to continuously attack the zone.

The victory at Philadelphia was the 100th of Scherzer's career. He had a 2.90 ERA when he went 21-3 for the Tigers two years ago. This season, he is more than a run better than that.

Scherzer has faced the Braves only six times, all except one while with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is 1-2 with a 4.13 ERA, getting a no-decision in Atlanta for Detroit in 2010.

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DeGrom's number during day starts are ridiculous

Jacob deGrom has started five day games for the New York Mets, with the youngster going 4-0 with a 0.74 ERA. To make those numbers even more staggering, deGrom has 40 K's to just five walks in those starts.

To add to those numbers, deGrom has a 5-1 record with a 1.33 ERA when pitching at Citi Field as he will Thursday.

The Mets host the Chicago Cubs Thursday.

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CFL Handicapping Forum

HAMILTON:
Under is 6-2 in HAM last 8 games in July.
Under is 8-3 in HAM last 11 games overall.

WINNIPEG:

Over is 6-2 in WIN last 8 games in Week 2.
WIN are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Thu. games.
WIN are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

HEAD TO HEAD:
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

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MLB

Thursday, July 2


MLB roundup: Indians' Carrasco nearly no-hits Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- For the third night in a row, the Cleveland Indians took a perfect game into the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, and Carlos Carrasco lost his no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning, settling for an 8-1 win Wednesday at Tropicana Field.

Carrasco, a 28-year-old right-hander from Venezuela, struck out 13 Rays batters and faced the minimum entering the ninth inning. He was one strike away from history when Joey Butler lined an RBI single to right field, just over the glove of leaping second baseman Jason Kipnis.

Carrasco's bid at a perfect game ended with one out in the seventh, when he walked Butler on a full count after retiring the first 19 batters in order.

Tampa Bay began the bottom of the ninth with a walk and a hit batter. A fielder's choice for the first out put runners at the corners. Carrasco struck out Kevin Kiermaier for the second out but couldn't get Butler to finish the gem.

Blue Jays 11, Red Sox 2

TORONTO -- Justin Smoak hit home runs from each side of the plate, and Mark Buehrle pitched seven strong innings as Toronto defeated Boston.

Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson also homered for the Blue Jays on Canada Day, snapping Boston's three-game winning streak. Encarnacion, Smoak and Bautista each drove in three runs and Jose Reyes had four singles.

Buehrle (9-4) held the Red Sox to four hits and one run. The left-hander struck out seven in winning his fourth straight decision over his past seven starts.

Reds 2, Twins 1

CINCINNATI -- Johnny Cueto posted his longest outing since missing his last two starts of May with a sore right elbow as Cincinnati squeezed out a win over Minnesota in the rubber match of the three-game series.

Cueto allowed four hits and one run with one walk and eight strikeouts over eight innings. He allowed just one runner past second base while throwing 111 pitches, 74 for strikes.

Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth for his 16th save in 17 opportunities this season. Billy Hamilton clinched the win with a diving catch to his left of pinch hitter Torii Hunter's line drive.

A's 4, Rockies 1

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jesse Hahn pitched six strong innings and Billy Butler and Billy Burns gave him all the offensive support he needed as Oakland topped Colorado.

Butler went 2-for-3 with his fifth career triple, drove in a run, scored once and walked. Burns went 2-for-4 with a triple and a double, scored two runs and walked once.

Colorado's Nolan Arenado went 0-for-4, snapping his 17-game hitting streak, which had been the longest active streak in the major leagues.

Mariners 7, Padres 0

SAN DIEGO -- Robinson Cano drove in three runs with a homer, a bases-loaded single and a double and Taijuan Walker picked up his fifth straight win as he and four relievers combined on a three-hit shutout.

Nelson Cruz drove in the Mariners' final two runs with a two-run homer to cap a four-run ninth inning.

Seattle swept the two-game interleague series by outscoring San Diego 12-0 -- blanking the Padres on four hits. Cano drove in the Mariners' first two runs and Seattle added five runs in the last two innings.

Orioles 4, Rangers 2

BALTIMORE -- J.J. Hardy hit a go-ahead two-run home run, Jimmy Paredes homered and drove in two runs, and Baltimore defeated Texas.

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen (4-4) allowed two runs on four hits over eight efficient innings, allowing the Orioles to overcome an early two-run deficit.

Shin-Soo Chu homered for the third consecutive game, and Ryan Rua also went deep, giving Texas 10 homers in the first three games of the four-game set.

Marlins 6, Giants 5

MIAMI -- Justin Bour hit a walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead Miami past San Francisco.

The Marlins overcame five double-play ground balls, which tied a Giants record for a nine-inning game. Miami also overcame three errors that led to two unearned runs.

San Francisco, which had 14 hits, got a tiebreaking home run from shortstop Brandon Crawford in the sixth inning. It was his 11th homer of the season. However, that big hit was wiped out when Bour pulled his shot to right field off Santiago Casilla (4-2) for his first-career walk-off home run and his eighth homer of the season.

Brewers 9, Phillies 5

PHILADELPHIA -- Milwaukee battered Philadelphia starter Aaron Harang and never let up, scoring eight runs on 14 hits off the right-hander as he exited before he could record an out in the Brewers' two-run sixth.

Harang (4-11) became the first Phillies pitcher to lose eight consecutive starts since Jim Nash in 1972. After posting a 1.93 ERA in his first 10 starts, the 37-year-old is 0-7 with a 7.53 ERA in the last seven.

Scooter Gennett went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs, and Gerardo Parra added three hits for Milwaukee. The Brewers' Adam Lind, Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez drove in two runs apiece.

Pirates 9, Tigers 3

DETROIT -- A.J. Burnett pitched seven-hit ball for seven innings and Neil Walker hit two home runs to lead Pittsburgh over Detroit.

Detroit's Joba Chamberlain gave up three solo home runs in the eighth. Walker, who hit a two-run homer in the third, bounced his sixth home run of the season off the top of the left-field wall, left fielder Starling Marte hit his 11th and designated hitter Pedro Alvarez smashed his 11th.

Yankees 3, Angels 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Nathan Eovaldi threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings and Chasen Shreve got two big outs to help New York avoid a three-game sweep.

Chase Headley (3-for-5) and Didi Gregorius (2-for-4) each had an RBI single and Garrett Jones hit a solo homer to account for the Yankees' scoring.

The Angels scored their run on a two-out homer by Mike Trout in the eighth, his 21st home run of the year, against Justin Wilson. Dellin Betances pitched the ninth for his seventh save.

Cubs 2, Mets 0 (11)

NEW YORK -- Starlin Castro's two-out infield single in the 11th inning snapped a scoreless tie and lifted Chicago over New York.

Castro beat out a roller to third. Miguel Montero added an RBI single two batters later.

The Cubs, who won Tuesday's series opener 1-0, have scored two runs or fewer in seven straight games. The Mets have scored two or fewer in 11 of their last 13 games.

Braves 4, Nationals 1

ATLANTA -- Matt Wisler allowed one hit through 5 1/3 scoreless innings, and A.J. Pierzynski and Juan Uribe hit consecutive home runs as Atlanta snapped a nine-game losing streak to Washington.

Wisler (2-1) walked five and struck out six and gave up just an infield single by Danny Espinosa before leaving after 84 pitches. He also drove in a run with his first major league hit to cap the Braves' four-run, fourth-inning rally.

Washington starter Doug Fister (3-4) surrendered four of the seven hits against him in the fourth. He struck out four and walked two, one intentionally, while throwing 98 pitches over six innings.

Astros 6, Royals 5

HOUSTON -- Jose Altuve scored the go-ahead run to cap a seventh-inning rally, and Houston beat Kansas City to complete a three-game sweep.

Without the benefit of a hit, the Astros pushed in front in the seventh, manufacturing a run after Altuve reached base to open the frame when he was hit on the right forearm by a pitch from Royals right-hander Kelvin Herrera (1-2). The second baseman stole second base, his 23rd steal on the season, and advanced to third on a ricochet groundout.

Chris Carter followed with a ground ball to third baseman Mike Moustakas that scored Altuve ahead of the tag from catcher Salvador Perez, but not without a four-plus-minute replay review after the Royals challenged the close, decisive play at the plate.

Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 3

PHOENIX -- Enrique Hernandez had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run, and Brett Anderson won his third consecutive start as Los Angeles edged Arizona.

Hernandez tripled and scored in the first inning, then doubled home a run and scored in a three-run third inning to give Anderson (5-4) a 4-0 lead.

Anderson gave up seven hits and one run while striking out seven in seven innings. The left-hander has allowed five earned runs with 22 strikeouts in his past 28 innings over four starts.

White Sox 7, Cardinals 1

ST. LOUIS -- Melky Cabrera's solo homer in the top of the sixth inning snapped a tie as Chicago became the first visiting team to sweep a series in Busch Stadium this year, beating St. Louis in a thrice-delayed game.

Cabrera's third homer of the year helped make a winner of starter Jose Quintana (4-7), who gave up six hits and a run over six innings with no walks and eight strikeouts.

Tyler Flowers belted a two-run homer to key a five-run ninth, his second in as many nights. Jose Abreu added an RBI single, and Cabrera drove in another run with a groundout.

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MLB

Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, July 2


National League

Brewers @ Phillies

Garza is 0-3, 9.38 in his last four starts, three of which went over.

Billingsley is 0-2, 7.31 in his three starts (over 2-1).

Milwaukee won last three games with the Phillies; road team won nine of last ten in series. Over is 8-2-1 in last 11 series games. Brewers won seven of last nine games overall- over is 7-1-1 in those nine. Phillies lost six of last seven games; over is 10-1-1 in their last twelve.

Giants @ Marlins

Cain is making first '15 start; his last start was July 9, 2014. He was 1-1, 1.86 in his last three starts before going on DL.

Fernandez is making first '15 start; his last start was May 9, 2014. He was 2-1, 2.89 in his last four starts, before going on DL.

Giants lost five of last seven games with Miami; three of last four went over total. SF is 4-5 in last nine games overall, with last six going over. Marlins won three of their last four games.

Nationals @ Braves

Scherzer is 3-0, 0.69 in his last three starts, with one walk, 33 K's; six of his last eight starts stayed under.

Banuelos is making first MLB start; he is 6-2, 2.29 in 15 AAA starts in '15.

Washington won nine of last ten games with Atlanta; four of last five stayed under the total. Nationals won nine of last 11 games (under 7-4). Braves lost six of their last eight games; seven of their last nine stayed under.

Cubs @ Mets

Arrieta is 3-1, 2.45 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1).

deGrom is 5-1, 1.38 in his last eight starts; four of his last six went over.

Cubs won their last eight games with the Mets (under 6-1-1). Chicago lost five of last seven games overall, scoring nine runs; under is 9-1-1 in their last 11 games. NY lost 1-0/2-0 last two nights; ten of their last twelve games stayed under the total.

Padres @ Cardinals

Ross is 2-0, 1.80 in his last two starts; over is 3-2 in his last five.

Cooley is making first MLB start; he allowed three runs in 2.1 IP in relief in majors. He is 6-4, 2.74 in 14 AAA starts this season.

San Diego lost four of last five games with St Louis; four of last six in series went over total. Padres lost five of last seven games, got shut out last couple days. Cardinals lost 2-1/7-1 last two fays after winning six in row; four of their last six games stayed under.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks

Rusin is 1-2, 8.72 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

Hellickson is 1-2, 6.86 in his last four starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Colorado lost five of last seven games with Arizona; seven of last nine series games went over. Rockies lost four of last five games; they scored total of seven runs in last four. D'backs lost five of last six games; seven of their last ten games went over.

American League

Red Sox @ Blue Jays

Miley is 2-1, 1.93 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Boyd lost 4-0 in MLB debut last week, allowing four runs (three HRs) in 6.2 IP (103 PT).

Boston lost six of last nine games with Toronto; Red Sox are 8-5 in last 13 games overall- four of their last six stayed under. Blue Jays lost three of last five games (under 5-2 in last seven).

Rangers @ Orioles

Gallardo is 4-0, 1.39 in his last seven starts; he hasn't allowed a run in his last three starts (20.1 IP). Seven of his last nine starts stayed under.

Gausman allowed two runs in five IP (91 PT) in his only '15 start.

Texas lost ten of last 13 games with Baltimore; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. . Rangers lost eight of last 11 games; over is 4-3-2 in their last nine. Orioles won eight of last 11 games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight.

Indians @ Rays

Kluber is 0-4, 3.97 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under; Indians are 3-13 in his starts this year.

Moore is making first start since April 7, 2014 (elbow); he was 0-2, 2.70 in his two starts LY, before going on DL.

Tampa Bay lost eight of last ten games; they haven't put a man on base in first five innings of their last three games. Cleveland is 7-3 in last ten games with Tampa Bay; five of last nine series games stayed under total. Indians won last three games; seven of their last nine went over the total.

Twins @ Royals

Gibson is 1-3, 4.56 in his last four starts; three of his last four road starts went under the total.

Young is 3-1, 2.38 in his last four starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Royals won five of last six games with Minnesota; three of last four in series stayed under total. KC lost last three games, scoring six runs. Minnesota lost three of its last four games.

Mariners @ A's

Elias is 2-4, 6.48 in his last six starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten, 0-2-1 in his last three.

Kazmir is 2-1, 2.30 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Seattle won its last five games with Oakland; over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Mariners are 4-3 in last seven games; under is 4-0-1 in last five. A's lost four of last six games after winning nine of previous 11; under is 3-1-1 in their last five.

Interleague

Pirates @ Tigers
Liriano is 3-2, 2.45 in his last seven starts; three of his last four went under.

Ryan is 0-1, 4.76 in his three starts (under 2-1).

Pirates are 6-4 in last ten games with Detroit; they won four of last five games overall- seven of their last nine went over. Tigers lost four of last six games- their last 12 games all went over.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:

Mil-Phil-- Garza 5-10; Billingsley 1-2
SF-Mia-- Cain 0-0; Fernandez 0-0
Wsh-Atl-- Scherzer 10-5; Banuelos 0-0
Chi-NY-- Arrieta 8-7; deGrom 9-6
SD-StL-- Ross 7-9; Cooley 0-0
Col-Az-- Rusin 2-4; Hellickson 6-9

Bos-Tor-- Miley 8-7; Boyd 0-1
Tex-Balt-- Gallardo 8-8; Gausman 1-0
Clev-TB-- Kluber 3-13; Moore 0-0
Minn-KC-- Gibson 7-8; Young 7-3
Sea-A's-- Elias 4-8; Kazmir 6-9

Pitt-Det-- Liriano 5-10; Ryan 1-2

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:

Mil-Phil-- Garza 6-15; Billingsley 1-3
SF-Mia-- Cain 0-0; Fernandez 0-0
Wsh-Atl-- Scherzer 1-15; Banuelos 0-0
Chi-NY-- Arrieta 4-15; deGrom 5-15
SD-StL-- Ross 4-16; Cooley 0-0
Col-Az-- Rusin 2-6; Hellickson 6-15

Bos-Tor-- Miley 4-15; Boyd 0-1
Tex-Balt-- Gallardo 6-16; Gausman 1-1
Clev-TB-- Kluber 8-16; Moore 0-0
Minn-KC-- Gibson 3-15; Young 1-10
Sea-A's-- Elias 5-12; Kazmir 2-15

Pitt-Det-- Liriano 2-15; Ryan 1-3

Umpires

Mil-Phil-- Four of last five HGibson games went over.
SF-Mia-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Barry games.
Wsh-Atl-- Five of last seven Iassogna games went over.
Chi-NY-- Five of last six Diaz games went over.

Bos-Tor-- Six of last eight Davis games stayed under.
Tex-Balt-- Underdogs won last five Hoye games.
Clev-TB-- Under is 7-4-1 in last dozen Miller games.

Pitt-Det-- Home side won six of last seven Holbrook games.

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MLB

Thursday, July 2

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing Miami
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco

12:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

1:08 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

6:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 17 games at home

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. BALTIMORE
Texas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Texas is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, July 2


San Francisco @ Miami

Game 951-952
July 2, 2015 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cain) 13.095
Miami
(Fernandez) 16.592
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-150
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-150); Under

Chicago Cubs @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
July 2, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 14.268
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.760
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-125); Under

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 955-956
July 2, 2015 @ 6:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 15.738
Philadelphia
(Billingsley) 13.205
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-135); Over

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
July 2, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.620
Atlanta
(Banuelos) 14.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-220
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-220); Over

San Diego @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
July 2, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 14.754
St. Louis
(Cooney) 16.131
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
N/A

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 961-962
July 2, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 14.405
Arizona
(Hellickson) 15.856
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-150); Over

Cleveland @ Tampa Bay

Game 963-964
July 2, 2015 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 15.109
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 16.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+120); Under

Boston @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 2, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Miley) 17.178
Toronto
(Boyd) 16.001
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-145
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+125); Under

Texas @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
July 2, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gallardo) 16.616
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.468
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Under

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 969-970
July 2, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.947
Kansas City
(Young) 14.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+135); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 971-972
July 2, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Elias) 11.904
Oakland
(Kazmir) 16.125
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-155); Over

Pittsburgh @ Detroit

Game 973-974
July 2, 2015 @ 1:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 15.817
Detroit
(Ryan) 13.234
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, July 2

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SAN FRANCISCO (42 - 37) at MIAMI (33 - 46) - 12:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-32 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CAIN is 16-29 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 10-20 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 3-12 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 16-29 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-15 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 23-13 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 18-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 17-3 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 14-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 23-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-116 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-58 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-37 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 142-116 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-37 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 376-372 (+46.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MIAMI is 33-46 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 24-37 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+2.8 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. MIAMI since 1997
CAIN is 6-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 9-5 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.4 units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 35) at NY METS (40 - 39) - 1:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1428-1588 (-277.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 756-802 (-154.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1371-1501 (-252.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1050-1184 (-214.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 663-766 (-198.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
NY METS are 29-13 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 18-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 29-13 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 25-11 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY METS since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DEGROM is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.700.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (32 - 48) at PHILADELPHIA (27 - 53) - 6:35 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 32-48 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-48 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-41 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GARZA is 68-79 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 27-53 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-53 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-44 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-104 (-37.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARZA is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.32 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-2.0 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (43 - 35) at ATLANTA (37 - 41) - 7:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. MANNY BANUELOS (L)
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 48-26 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SCHERZER is 60-24 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 32-8 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 57-23 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 6-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 114-123 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 92-101 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-2 (+6.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SCHERZER is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.672.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

MANNY BANUELOS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (37 - 43) at ST LOUIS (51 - 26) - 7:15 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. TIM COONEY (L)
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.

TYSON ROSS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ROSS is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

TIM COONEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (34 - 44) at ARIZONA (37 - 41) - 9:40 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 100-140 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 152-271 (-63.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 38-82 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 202-273 (-78.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 100-140 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-96 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-62 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-54 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-101 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 101-139 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 763-674 (-88.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 101-139 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 3-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-3 (+1.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RUSIN is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (36 - 41) at TAMPA BAY (42 - 38) - 12:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 36-41 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-24 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KLUBER is 3-13 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 1-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 2-7 (-7.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 1-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 38-12 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 119-123 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-49 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 56-69 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 6-17 (-14.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-26 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-70 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 64-76 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 84-90 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-38 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+0.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KLUBER is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.28 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MATT MOORE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MOORE is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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BOSTON (36 - 44) at TORONTO (42 - 38) - 7:05 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 36-44 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 604-546 (-81.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 15-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 23-28 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 54-75 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 55-34 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-46 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-5 (+1.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
MILEY is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 10.56 and a WHIP of 2.477.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MATT BOYD vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (40 - 39) at BALTIMORE (42 - 36) - 7:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 6-21 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 8-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 142-106 (+40.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-57 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-31 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-16 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-15 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 97-64 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 21-10 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 78-62 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-51 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-39 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 25-20 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 11-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 37-35 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 30-25 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 26-23 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 21-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 22-10 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GALLARDO is 7-1 (+7.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GALLARDO is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (41 - 37) at KANSAS CITY (44 - 31) - 8:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 44-31 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-31 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-21 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-17 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-11 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 68-54 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
YOUNG is 24-15 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 24-14 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 15-7 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 14-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 41-37 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-37 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-15 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-3 (+2.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GIBSON is 4-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
YOUNG is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.128.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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SEATTLE (36 - 42) at OAKLAND (36 - 45) - 10:05 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 36-42 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 0-7 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
SEATTLE is 31-41 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 14-21 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 722-649 (-99.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
KAZMIR is 23-4 (+16.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 65-54 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 66-61 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-45 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-43 (-24.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
OAKLAND is 16-24 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-60 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-43 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 80-74 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 5-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 61-61 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-22 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-1 (+4.3 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ELIAS is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)

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PITTSBURGH (44 - 33) at DETROIT (39 - 38) - 1:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. KYLE RYAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-31 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 254-490 (-106.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LIRIANO is 5-10 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LIRIANO is 30-39 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LIRIANO is 5-10 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 21-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 229-179 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 227-178 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-26 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 65-58 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 65-58 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-22 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. DETROIT since 1997
LIRIANO is 5-10 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 7-12 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-1.4 units)

KYLE RYAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
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