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    Trends and Indexes

    Friday, July 17

    Good Luck on day #198 of 2015!

    NOTE:
    As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
    Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
    Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.


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  • #2
    MLB

    Friday, July 17


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    Who's hurting? Health status of all 30 MLB teams
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    The National League East qualifies as baseball's black-and-blue division at the All-Star break.

    The first-place Washington Nationals have eight players on the disabled list, including right-hander Stephen Strasburg, right fielder Jayson Werth, center fielder Denard Span, first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and second baseman Anthony Rendon.

    The second-place New York Mets are even more banged up. Their 10-player DL features third baseman David Wright, catcher Travis d'Arnaud, right-handers Zack Wheeler and Steven Matz and left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins.

    The third-place Atlanta Braves also have 10 players on the DL, including starting pitchers Mike Minor and Bronson Arroyo, first baseman Freddie Freeman and closer Jason Grilli.

    Even the division's also-rans, the Miami Marlins (right fielder Giancarlo Stanton and second baseman Dee Gordon) and the Philadelphia Phillies (left-hander Cliff Lee and second baseman Chase Utley) are without several mainstays.

    The Sports Xchange asked its 30 baseball correspondents to assess the local team's injury status at midseason. The team-by-team rundown:

    NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

    ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS


    The Diamondbacks will be about as healthy as they have been all season with the imminent return of their leadoff hitter, Ender Inciarte. The outfielder, who strained his right hamstring June 15, is expected back after the break. When healthy, he is table-setter ahead of the middle of the order, so he was missed. Injuries forced the D-backs to use six catchers the first half, but they appear to have found their man in Welington Castillo, who has five homers in 83 at-bats. There is no timetable for the return of RHP Archie Bradley (shoulder), who beat Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw in his first major league start in April.

    COLORADO ROCKIES


    1B Justin Morneau hasn't played since May 13, when he made a diving attempt for a ground ball and experienced whiplash that left him with a cervical strain and concussion symptoms. Morneau had a concussion in 2010 and concussion symptoms the following year. The Rockies don't know when or if Morneau will return this season. He has made improvement but has yet to resume baseball activities. LF Corey Dickerson is on the disabled list for the second time this season with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Dickerson is running in cleats, and he said he recently simulated running the bases.

    LOS ANGELES DODGERS


    The Dodgers sustained their most costly injuries early in the season when LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) and RHP Brandon McCarthy (elbow) underwent season-ending surgeries. The team made do with RHPs Mike Bolsinger and Carlos Frias in the rotation for most of the first half, but it needs to upgrade there before the trade deadline. Elsewhere, Carl Crawford should return from a torn oblique muscle soon and rejoin the outfield mix.

    SAN DIEGO PADRES


    Injuries hit the Padres hard. OF/1B Wil Myers has already missed 54 games and is at least a month away following wrist surgery. RHP Brandon Morrow has been on the disabled list since May 3 with shoulder inflammation and is almost ready to start a second rehab assignment. RHP Josh Johnson and LHP Cory Luebke both experienced setbacks recently in their rehabs from round two of Tommy John surgery. C Derek Norris is playing with shoulder and knee injuries.

    SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS


    The Giants went into the All-Star break with four contributors -- LF Nori Aoki, RHP Tim Hudson, RHP Tim Lincecum, and LHP Jeremy Affeldt -- on the disabled list. None of the injuries is considered serious, and all are expected to be well rested and ready for reinstatement by Aug. 1 at the latest. All four of them have been sidelined since late June, and the Giants endured a seven-game losing streak from June 30-July 6 before bouncing back to win four of their last five games prior to the All-Star break.


    NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL

    CHICAGO CUBS


    INF Tommy La Stella appeared in only two games for the Cubs before sustaining a right oblique injury. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list last week and doesn't seem likely to be back anytime soon. LHPs Zac Rosscup (inflamed left shoulder) and Tsuyoshi Wada (left deltoid inflammation) also remain sidelined, but for the most part, the Cubs are a relatively healthy team heading into the second half of the season.

    CINCINNATI REDS


    The Reds began the season in relatively good health, but by mid-June, they had nine players on the disabled list, including RHP Homer Bailey, SS Zack Cozart, and C Devin Mesoraco, who are lost for the season. Bailey began the season on the DL following Tommy John surgery, and he sustained an unrelated elbow injury after making just two starts in his return. Since Opening Day, 10 Reds players have made 11 appearances on the DL.

    MILWAUKEE BREWERS


    The situation is improving. RHP Wily Peralta (oblique) and RHP Matt Garza (right shoulder tendinitis) are due back after the All-Star break. Injuries have been a problem for the Brewers -- Milwaukee was without CF Carlos Gomez, C Jonathan Lucroy, SS Jean Segura, 2B Scooter Gennett and OF Khris Davis -- for stretches during the first half, but even when those players were healthy, they weren't playing up to their averages.

    PITTSBURGH PIRATES


    The Pirates are relatively healthy beyond Josh Harrison, who is being replaced in the leadoff spot of the batting order by RF Gregory Polanco. Harrison sustained a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb in early July, and he underwent surgery July 8. He is expected to be out until late August. Five other Pittsburgh players are on the disabled list, but none of them were projected to be major contributors.

    ST. LOUIS CARDINALS


    Injuries have been a factor since day one, St. Louis losing 217 man-games to injury off its Opening Day roster. At one point in June, 20 percent of its 25-man roster from April 5 was serving DL time. The loss of guys like RHP Adam Wainwright, RHP Jordan Walden, LF Matt Holliday and 1B Matt Adams hasn't cost this team as dearly as most felt it would, although it is not a deep team at this point. Holliday and Walden could be back before July is over, as could LHP Jaime Garcia.


    NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

    ATLANTA BRAVES


    The Braves lost LHP Mike Minor for the season with shoulder woes, but they were otherwise free of major long-term injuries until closer Jason Grilli went down for the season last weekend with a ruptured Achilles tendon. 1B Freddie Freeman's wrist injury could linger, though, and that would be a major problem. The Braves are much better stocked to avoid losses in the pitching staff than with their position players. The organization is extremely short of power bats.

    MIAMI MARLINS


    The Marlins shouldn't use injuries as a complete crutch -- there are plenty of examples of players who under-performed while perfectly healthy, a list that includes closer Steve Cishek, CF Marcell Ozuna, 1B Michael Morse (before he got hurt), RHP Mat Latos and long-gone C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, just to name a few. But, to be fair, the Marlins did not enjoy even one day when their two best players, RHP Jose Fernandez and RF Giancarlo Stanton, were healthy simultaneously. In addition, 2014 All-Star RHP Henderson Alvarez remains on the disabled list, and he hasn't been himself all year. All-Star 2B Dee Gordon dislocated his left thumb Saturday and could miss a couple of weeks.

    NEW YORK METS


    Not good. The Mets didn't begin the year with much depth, and they hit the All-Star break with 10 players on the disabled list and at least two more, Cuddyer and CF Juan Lagares, playing through injuries that clearly are hampering their play. Anything the Mets get in the second half from 3B David Wright, C Travis d'Arnaud and LHP Jerry Blevins -- a reliever who threw 5 1/3 perfect innings before suffering a broken forearm on April 19 -- will be a bonus.

    PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES


    Keep an eye on 2B Chase Utley. The 36-year-old, hitting .179 and stomaching the worst season of his decorated career, will return at some point after the All-Star break. There is no timetable, but the bigger question is what will be Utley's role when he gets back on the field? On July 7 in Los Angeles, Amaro was asked by reporters if Utley would be the primary second baseman once healthy, and he responded candidly. "Not for me he's not," Amaro said. "Cesar Hernandez is our best second baseman. I would assume that Cesar would be our second baseman. I think that's fair."

    WASHINGTON NATIONALS


    The Nationals are pretty much the walking wounded at this point, with key members of the starting lineup and rotation having missed major time this season. If players like OF Jayson Werth, 1B Ryan Zimmerman and 2B Anthony Rendon can begin playing every day, it would be like the team making a major trade. RHP Stephen Strasburg is expected to return in the second half from an oblique injury, and the hope is he can retain some of the strong form he was showing before being sidelined.


    AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

    HOUSTON ASTROS


    The Astros will welcome INF Jed Lowrie (thumb) and RHP Scott Feldman (knee) back from the disabled list in the near future. The same doesn't hold true for OF George Springer, who fractured his right wrist July 1 and is expected to miss at least six weeks despite not needing surgery. And while the Astros have tapped their farm system to supplement their outfield depth (Preston Tucker, Domingo Santana, Alex Presley, L.J. Hoes), Springer will continue to be missed until he returns.

    LOS ANGELES ANGELS


    The Angels weathered the few injuries they sustained this year. Among the current core players, only RHP Jered Weaver spent time on the disabled list. LHP Andrew Heaney pitched well enough in Weaver's absence to merit consideration as a full-time starter. RHPs Mike Morin and Corey Rasmus, both relievers, have not been missed. However, Collin Cowgill's sprained right hand, an injury that landed the outfielder on the disabled list, hurts the Angels' depth at their most vulnerable position. When OF Josh Hamilton missed the first two months last season because of a torn thumb ligament, Cowgill batted .287 during that time while providing alert defense.

    OAKLAND ATHLETICS


    The A's hoped to tread water through the All-Star break, then get two big-time shots in the arm with the possible returns of injured RHPs Jarrod Parker and A.J. Griffin. At least half of that isn't going to happen. Parker reinjured his surgically repaired right elbow and had his clock reset for 2016. Griffin could return from his own elbow surgery later this month, but now he is bothered by a sore shoulder. It never ends. OF Coco Crisp (cervical strain), like Parker a big-time question mark, and closer Sean Doolittle (strained shoulder) complete the grand slam of critical A's injuries that crippled not only the team's first half but also any possible resurgence after the All-Star break.

    SEATTLE MARINERS


    Seattle's only significant injuries came to a rotation that thus far has been able to overcome. The maturity of RHP Taijuan Walker and the unexpected rise of rookie LHP Mike Montgomery helped the Mariners move on without RHP Hisashi Iwakuma and LHP James Paxton. Iwakuma is back, while Paxton's injury has lingered. Thanks in large part to Montgomery, that hasn't been a huge factor. Losing LHP Charlie Furbush, the team's most consistent reliever, just before the All-Star break was a big blow, but he should be back before long.

    TEXAS RANGERS


    The Rangers were dealt a big blow to their rotation in spring training when RHP Yu Darvish was lost for the season to Tommy John surgery. Then they lost LHP Derek Holland to a strained muscle after one start, and he hasn't pitched since April 10. The good news for Texas is that another pitcher returning from Tommy John surgery, LHP Martin Perez, is scheduled to join the rotation Friday. He was a front-of-the rotation starter before getting hurt last season. Holland should give the team a boost when he returns in August, too.


    AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

    CHICAGO WHITE SOX


    The White Sox rested 1B Jose Abreu on Sunday to help allow a sore leg and right index finger to heal. Part of a White Sox's decline in power can be attributed to relative struggles by the 2014 AL Rookie of the Year. Entering the All-Star break, he had 14 home runs and a .492 slugging percentage. Last year this time he had 29 homers and a .630 slugging numbers. Abreu's average is .296, about the same as last year. Two injured relievers, RHPs Matt Albers and Nate Jones, could return from the disabled list in the next few weeks.

    CLEVELAND INDIANS

    OF Nick Swisher, out since June 14 due to left knee inflammation, is progressing toward a minor league rehab assignment, but there is no firm timetable for his return. The Indians' struggling offense could use a boost, but it won't likely come from Swisher even when he does come back. When he went on the DL he was hitting .198 with two home runs and eight RBIs. LHP Nick Hagadone (lower back strain) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday. The Indians miss him since he is the No. 2 lefty in the bullpen. RHP Josh Tomlin (right shoulder surgery) is due to make at least three more rehab starts before he is activated.

    DETROIT TIGERS

    The loss of 1B Miguel Cabrera to a severe left calf injury will take its toll over the five to seven weeks remaining until he returns but the solid hitting of DH Victor Martinez since he missed more than a month with left knee inflammation plus solid production by OFs Yoenis Cespedes and J.D. Martinez has minimized his loss in the short term. RHP Justin Verlander, who missed more than two months with a right triceps problem, turned in a solid start prior to the break and C Alex Avila has looked good over the two weeks since he came back from a knee problem. The graying of Detroit's roster means injuries cannot be unexpected.

    KANSAS CITY ROYALS

    Alex Gordon's groin injury was a severe blow to the club. Gordon is the best defensive left fielder in the majors. Jarrod Dyson and rookie Paulo Orlando will platoon in left until Gordon returns, but Gordon is irreplaceable. The rotation should be getting healthier. LHP Jason Vargas should be back soon after the break. Also, RHP Kevin Medlen, who won 15 games in 2013 for the Braves but sat out last year after Tommy John surgery, has been rehabbing in the minors and could be major league ready in July.

    MINNESOTA TWINS

    Unlike years past, Minnesota remained relatively healthy in the first half. Where the Twins have sustained injuries, they were able to weather them because of depth at those spots. RHP Ricky Nolasco was scheduled to undergo right ankle surgery this week, and there is no timetable for his return. Fortunately for the club, there are several options who are capable fill-ins. CF Byron Buxton struggled before hitting the 15-day disabled list with a strained thumb, but is likely to return later this month. Whether it is with the Twins or with Triple-A Rochester is anyone's guess.


    AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

    BALTIMORE ORIOLES


    Injuries to SS J.J. Hardy, 2B Jonathan Schoop and C Matt Wieters kept each out for extended periods in the first half, and that really hurt the team on both offense and defense. Schoop just returned a week ago, and that makes the Orioles extremely strong up the middle. Wieters, recovering from Tommy John surgery, has been catching every other day and when he goes daily, that will help also. CF Adam Jones remained banged up, but overall the Orioles are much healthier now.

    BOSTON RED SOX

    2B Dustin Pedroia (hamstring) is poised to return Friday night in Anaheim, which figures to give the offense another lift. However, RHP Clay Buchholz (elbow) went on the disabled list last weekend, and he won't so much as throw a ball for another week. That is a significant blow to an already pitching-needy team. OF/1B Daniel Nava (thumb), C Blake Swihart (foot) and RHP Heath Hembree (shoulder) are all on minor league rehab assignments.

    NEW YORK YANKEES

    For the most part, the Yankees have avoided significant injuries this year even though OF Jacoby Ellsbury missed a month and a half and RHP Masahiro Tanaka missed a month. Players with question marks due to age or recent injury history have stayed healthy. LHP CC Sabathia's knee is fine even if his ERA is not. 1B Mark Teixeira's wrist healed, RHP Michael Pineda has not had any shoulder issues, and the only health issue with DH Alex Rodriguez was a minor case of "tired legs" in May. The only regular currently on the disabled list is RF Carlos Beltran, who is expected to return this weekend from an oblique injury.

    TAMPA BAY RAYS

    The Rays' injury concerns improved massively in the last two weeks, with LHP Matt Moore and RHP Jake Odorizzi returning to the rotation and two key bats returning, C John Jaso and 1B James Loney. Rookie OF Steven Souza will be back soon, and the team could get LHP Drew Smyly and OF Desmond Jennings back in August, though the key concern is just not losing any players to injuries in the second half. However, Tampa Bay lost SS Asdrubal Cabrera to the disabled list Sunday due to a strained right hamstring.

    TORONTO BLUE JAYS

    RHP Aaron Sanchez started to emerge as a key part of the rotation when he was lost with a strained right lat after his June 5 start. His possible late-July return would be welcome, either in the rotation or the bullpen, if he can recapture his May form. LF Michael Saunders could return in August, although there is no timetable set. He required surgery to remove part of his left meniscus after he stepped on a sprinkler head during spring training in late February. He made a premature comeback in May and returned to the disabled list with a bone bruise in the knee.


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    • #3
      MLB

      Friday, July 17


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      MLB first half betting review
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      Top Over teams

      Detroit Tigers - 50-36-2 O/U

      San Diego Padres - 49-37-4 O/U

      Philadelphia Phillies - 48-36-7 O/U

      Oakland A's - 47-37-7 O/U

      Atlanta Braves - 47-38-4 O/U


      Top Under teams

      St. Louis Cardinals - 35-51-3 O/U

      Chicago White Sox - 33-49-4 O/U

      Baltimore Orioles - 36-47-5 O/U

      Seattle Mariners - 38-47-4 O/U

      Chicago Cubs - 34-46-7 O/U


      Top 5 Starter Money Pitchers

      $1,094
      The Tigers ace David Price is the top money pitcher thanks to his team's 15-3 record.

      $1,037
      Carlos Martinez is No. 2, with the Cardinals posting a 14-3 record in his starts.

      $866
      Wandy Rodriguez is No. 3, with the Rangers 10-5 in his starts.

      $840
      Erasmo Ramirez is No. 4, with The Rays at 10-3 in his starts.

      $827
      Gerrit Cole rounds out the Top 5, with the Pirates at 14-4 in his starts.


      World Series Favorites

      1. Kansas City Royals: +450
      2. Washington Nationals: +600
      2. Los Angeles Dodgers: +600
      2. St. Louis Cardinals: +600
      5. Pittsburgh Pirates: +800


      Notable World Series Odds Moves

      25/1 to 9/2
      The Royals are proving last year was no fluke and are now the faves to win the World Series.

      100/1 to 25/1
      The Astros and Twins are two young squads surprising everyone.

      14/1 to 40/1
      The Red Sox opened the season the faves to win the AL East and are now long shots.


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      • #4
        MLB

        Friday, July 17



        Cardinals-Royals favorites to meet in the Fall Classic

        This year's World Series could be an I-70 series with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals the favorite possible Fall Classic matchup heading into the season's unofficial second half.

        According to Sportsbook.ag, the Cardinals-Royals matchup is listed at +1,100, with the Los Angeles Dodgersm Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates all matching up with the Royals at +1,400.

        The Royals own the best record in the American League at 52-43 and lead the AL Central over the Minnesota Twins by 4.5 games. The Cards lead the NL Central at 56-33 over the Pirates by 2.5 games.


        Braves' Freeman slow to heal

        Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is eligible to come off the disabled list after the All-Star break but apparently won't return until at least August.

        The 25-year-old Freeman went on the disabled list last month with a bone bruise in his right wrist. He has missed 23 games and could be out two additional weeks or more.

        "It's more serious than we expected," Braves president of baseball operations John Hart told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday. "I'm hoping he’ll be back before the first of August, but he may not be.

        "He's working hard to get back, but it's a slow-healing injury and it still gives him pain when he swings."

        The Braves have used Kelly Johnson and Chris Johnson to fill Freeman's spot at first base.

        In 66 games this season before the injury, Freeman was batting .299 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs.


        Braves sign Frasor following release by Royals

        The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Jason Frasor after the veteran right-hander was released by the Kansas City Royals earlier this week, according to FOXSports.com.

        Frasor had a 1.54 ERA in 23 innings for the Royals, but also had 15 walks for a Kansas City bullpen loaded with talented arms. The 37-year-old joins a Braves team that was looking for veteran bullpen help following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by closer Jason Grilli.


        Rangers release LHP Detwiler

        The Texas Rangers released left-hander Ross Detwiler on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment last week and went through waivers unclaimed.

        The 29-year-old Detwiler refused an assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent. He was 0-5 with a 7.12 ERA in 17 games spanning 43 innings for Texas this season.

        Before joining the Rangers, Detwiler spent six seasons with the Washington Nationals and posted a 20-32 record with one save and a 3.82 ERA in 471 innings as a starter and reliever.

        The Rangers will be responsible for Detwiler's $3.45 million salary should he sign with another team.


        Yankees sign first-round RHP Kaprielian

        The New York Yankees signed first-round draft pick James Kaprielian on Wednesday.

        Kaprielian reportedly received a $2.65 million signing bonus. The Yankees had until Friday to sign him.

        The 6-foot-4 right-hander went 10-4 with a 2.03 ERA during his junior season at UCLA, leading the Pac-12 with 114 strikeouts (9.6 per nine innings). The Yankees drafted him 16th overall.

        Kaprielian led the Pac-12 in strikeouts in each of the last two seasons, meriting all-conference honors.

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        • #5
          MLB

          Friday, July 17


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          Trend Report
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          2:10 PM
          KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
          Kansas City is 16-5 SU in their last 21 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
          Kansas City is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing Chi White Sox
          The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games at home
          Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

          7:05 PM
          MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
          Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
          Miami is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
          Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
          The total has gone OVER in 16 of Philadelphia's last 23 games

          7:05 PM
          SEATTLE vs. NY YANKEES
          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games
          Seattle is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
          The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 24 games when playing Seattle
          The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 13 games at home

          7:05 PM
          LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
          The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 14 games on the road
          LA Dodgers are 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing Washington
          Washington is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
          Washington is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing LA Dodgers

          7:07 PM
          TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
          Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
          The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
          Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

          7:08 PM
          BALTIMORE vs. DETROIT
          Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
          Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
          Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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

          7:35 PM
          CHI CUBS vs. ATLANTA
          Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Atlanta
          Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
          Atlanta is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
          Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

          8:10 PM
          TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
          Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
          The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 11 games when playing Houston
          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
          Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

          8:10 PM
          PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
          Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
          Pittsburgh is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
          Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
          Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

          8:10 PM
          KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
          Kansas City16-5-1 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
          Kansas City7-1-1 SU in its last 9 games
          Chi White Sox9-3-1 SU in their last 13 games
          Chi White Sox are 5-15-1 SU in their last 21 games ,when playing Kansas City

          8:15 PM
          NY METS vs. ST. LOUIS
          NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
          NY Mets are 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
          The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing NY Mets
          St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

          9:40 PM
          SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
          San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
          San Francisco is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
          Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games at home

          10:05 PM
          BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
          Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
          LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

          10:05 PM
          MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
          The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota's last 17 games when playing Oakland
          Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
          The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
          Oakland is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Minnesota

          10:10 PM
          COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
          Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
          Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
          The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Diego's last 17 games at home
          San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home


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          • #6
            MLB

            Friday, July 17



            Jimenez has faltered when visiting Comerica Park

            Ubaldo Jimenez does not appear to be a fan of Detroit, as the rightie has struggled in his career at Comerica Park.

            Jimenez holds a 2-7 record with a 6.80 in nine career starts at Comerica Park. That's only slightly better than his career numbers against the Tigers which is 5-9 with a 4.93 ERA in 17 starts.

            The Baltimore Orioles and Jimenez will visit Detroit Friday.


            Jays backers happy Hutchison starts 2nd half at home

            Toronto Blue Jays starter Drew Hutchison and his backers must be happy he is startying the second half at home, because his home and road splits have been absurd in 2015.

            Hutchison is 6-1 with a 2.12 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP when taking the mound in eight starts at the Rogers Centre in 2015. While on the road, Hutchison is pitching to a putrid 8.81 ERA and a WHIP of almost 2.00.

            Hutchison and the Jays begin the unofficial second half at home against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night.


            Tanaka has dominated the Mariners in limited play

            Masahiro Tanaka hopes will look to register his third career starts against the Seattle Mariners with the Japanese product dominating the M's.

            Tanaka is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in his two career starts against the Mariners, which includes a seven inning appearances where he only allowed one hit on June 3.

            The Yankees and Mariners start the second half of the season in New York Friday.


            Fernandez goes for third-straight win since return

            Save for the home runs of slugger Giancarlo Stanton, it's largely been a season to forget for Marlins' fans and bettors alike. Thankfully, one of the bright spots of the struggling NL East club returns to the bump for his third start of the season.

            Jose Fernandez is expected to start for the Fish against the Philadelphia Phillies as the MLB schedule resumes Friday. Fernandez has been in dominant form since returning to the mound on July 2 versus the San Francisco Giants. The 22-year-old is 2-0 in two starts with a 2.08 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. He went seven strong innings in his last outing, allowing six hits and zero runs in a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

            The Phils are expected to counter with Adam Morgan as the clubs begin a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.


            Small chance of storms in Chicago Friday

            According to weather forecasts, there is a small 42 percent chance of thunderstorms at U.S. Cellular Field as the Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals in the first game of a doubleheader Friday.

            Temperatures are expected to be in the high-80s and wind is expected to blow from rightfield to leftfield at around nine miles per hour.


            Padres save their best for Rockies

            The San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies have squared off seven times this season and the Friars' bats come in full force against their NL West rivals, outscoring them 52-27 so far this season.

            The Padres have a 5-2 in head-to-head matchups this season, including a three-game sweep when the two clubs met at Petco Park back in May. The Over/Under count 4-3 in those seven meetings.

            The pair will renew acquaintances at Coors Field as the MLB schedule resumes Friday. Jorge De La Rosa is probable for the Rockies while James Shields is expected to start for the Padres.
            Last edited by Udog; 07-16-2015, 09:19 PM.

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            • #7
              MLB

              Friday, July 17



              NL's worst money starter kicks off second half

              Last season's National League's Cy Young and MVP winner, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, has been the exact opposite of a betting MVP in 2015.

              Kershaw is dead last when it comes to starter money in the NL, coming in at -$889 in 18 starts this season.

              The problem for Kershaw, who was last season's top money starter at $1,582, is that he sees so much chalk when he pitches, a loss is very costly.

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              • #8
                MLB
                Long Sheet

                Friday, July 17


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                MIAMI (38 - 51) at PHILADELPHIA (29 - 62) - 7:05 PM
                JOSE FERNANDEZ (R) vs. ADAM MORGAN (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                MIAMI is 404-399 (+37.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
                FERNANDEZ is 25-13 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                FERNANDEZ is 25-12 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                FERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                PHILADELPHIA is 29-62 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                PHILADELPHIA is 29-62 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                PHILADELPHIA is 18-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                PHILADELPHIA is 23-50 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                PHILADELPHIA is 18-43 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
                PHILADELPHIA is 7-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
                PHILADELPHIA is 43-63 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                MIAMI is 4-2 (+1.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
                3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

                JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
                FERNANDEZ is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.091.
                His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

                ADAM MORGAN vs. MIAMI since 1997
                No recent starts.

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                LA DODGERS (51 - 39) at WASHINGTON (48 - 39) - 7:05 PM
                CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

                CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
                KERSHAW is 7-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 1.031.
                His team's record is 8-2 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (+0.1 units)

                JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
                ZIMMERMANN is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.469.
                His team's record is 5-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.2 units)

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                CHICAGO CUBS (47 - 40) at ATLANTA (42 - 47) - 7:35 PM
                KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 1434-1593 (-278.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 1377-1506 (-253.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 1053-1187 (-215.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 665-769 (-201.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 699-701 (-159.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
                ATLANTA is 25-21 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
                ATLANTA is 16-9 (+8.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
                ATLANTA is 32-29 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                ATLANTA is 12-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
                ATLANTA is 49-26 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
                CHICAGO CUBS are 12-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
                HENDRICKS is 20-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                HENDRICKS is 20-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                ATLANTA is 119-129 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                ATLANTA is 96-105 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

                KYLE HENDRICKS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
                No recent starts.

                JULIO TEHERAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
                TEHERAN is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 0.962.
                His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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                PITTSBURGH (53 - 35) at MILWAUKEE (38 - 52) - 8:10 PM
                CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                PITTSBURGH is 53-61 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                PITTSBURGH is 53-35 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                PITTSBURGH is 52-33 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
                PITTSBURGH is 53-35 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                PITTSBURGH is 100-68 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                PITTSBURGH is 190-148 (+31.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
                PITTSBURGH is 35-17 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
                PITTSBURGH is 31-13 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                PITTSBURGH is 35-14 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                MILWAUKEE is 38-52 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 16-28 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 38-52 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 10-18 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 28-43 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                MILWAUKEE is 11-18 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                PITTSBURGH is 6-3 (+2.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
                4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

                CHARLIE MORTON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
                MORTON is 3-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.416.
                His team's record is 5-7 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.3 units)

                MICHAEL FIERS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
                FIERS is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.239.
                His team's record is 3-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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                NY METS (47 - 42) at ST LOUIS (56 - 33) - 8:15 PM
                NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                NY METS are 25-34 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                NY METS are 11-23 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
                NY METS are 3-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
                ST LOUIS is 56-33 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                ST LOUIS is 31-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
                ST LOUIS is 57-27 (+20.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
                ST LOUIS is 56-33 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                ST LOUIS is 47-21 (+23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                ST LOUIS is 115-66 (+37.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
                ST LOUIS is 27-16 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                ST LOUIS is 35-14 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                LYNN is 24-11 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                NY METS are 126-125 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                NY METS are 22-14 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
                NY METS are 126-123 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                ST LOUIS is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against NY METS this season
                2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

                NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
                No recent starts.

                LANCE LYNN vs. NY METS since 1997
                LYNN is 1-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.375.
                His team's record is 1-3 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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                SAN FRANCISCO (46 - 43) at ARIZONA (42 - 45) - 9:40 PM
                MATT CAIN (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                ARIZONA is 7-3 (+6.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
                6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

                MATT CAIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
                CAIN is 14-7 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.208.
                His team's record is 18-15 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-17. (-5.5 units)

                ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
                No recent starts.

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                COLORADO (39 - 49) at SAN DIEGO (41 - 49) - 10:10 PM
                JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                COLORADO is 152-274 (-66.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
                COLORADO is 39-85 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                COLORADO is 207-278 (-78.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
                COLORADO is 39-85 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                COLORADO is 62-101 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                COLORADO is 27-64 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                COLORADO is 33-61 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
                SHIELDS is 39-22 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
                DE LA ROSA is 27-19 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                DE LA ROSA is 27-19 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                DE LA ROSA is 56-32 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
                DE LA ROSA is 32-14 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
                SAN DIEGO is 24-36 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                SAN DIEGO is 5-2 (+3.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
                4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

                JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
                DE LA ROSA is 8-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.396.
                His team's record is 15-6 (+8.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.8 units)

                JAMES SHIELDS vs. COLORADO since 1997
                SHIELDS is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.319.
                His team's record is 3-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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                SEATTLE (41 - 48) at NY YANKEES (48 - 40) - 7:05 PM
                MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                SEATTLE is 41-48 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                SEATTLE is 36-47 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                SEATTLE is 17-25 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
                SEATTLE is 67-56 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                SEATTLE is 67-62 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
                SEATTLE is 49-36 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                NY YANKEES are 58-61 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                NY YANKEES is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
                2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

                MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
                MONTGOMERY is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
                His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

                MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
                TANAKA is 2-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.625.
                His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

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                TAMPA BAY (46 - 45) at TORONTO (45 - 46) - 7:05 PM
                JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                TAMPA BAY is 7-3 (+4.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
                6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

                JAKE ODORIZZI vs. TORONTO since 1997
                ODORIZZI is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.815.
                His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

                DREW HUTCHISON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
                HUTCHISON is 3-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.761.
                His team's record is 3-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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                BALTIMORE (44 - 44) at DETROIT (44 - 44) - 7:05 PM
                UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                BALTIMORE is 5-18 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
                JIMENEZ is 1-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                BALTIMORE is 144-114 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 128-101 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 109-84 (+28.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                BALTIMORE is 64-49 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
                DETROIT is 21-29 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
                DETROIT is 67-60 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
                DETROIT is 67-60 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
                DETROIT is 21-29 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                DETROIT is 44-48 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
                DETROIT is 18-25 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

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

                UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
                JIMENEZ is 5-9 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.510.
                His team's record is 7-10 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

                ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
                SANCHEZ is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.162.
                His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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                KANSAS CITY (52 - 34) at CHI WHITE SOX (41 - 45) - 8:10 PM
                CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CHI WHITE SOX are 22-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
                CHI WHITE SOX are 76-78 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 52-34 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                KANSAS CITY is 74-54 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 27-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 52-34 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                KANSAS CITY is 35-23 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                KANSAS CITY is 25-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                YOUNG is 25-17 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                YOUNG is 25-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                CHI WHITE SOX are 15-25 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
                DANKS is 7-23 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)

                Head-to-Head Series History
                KANSAS CITY is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
                3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

                CHRIS YOUNG vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
                YOUNG is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.135.
                His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

                JOHN DANKS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
                DANKS is 8-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.162.
                His team's record is 11-7 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.5 units)

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                TEXAS (42 - 46) at HOUSTON (49 - 42) - 8:10 PM
                MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                TEXAS is 8-28 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
                HOUSTON is 119-134 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
                HOUSTON is 57-57 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
                HOUSTON is 49-36 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                MCHUGH is 13-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                MCHUGH is 24-16 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                TEXAS is 42-46 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                TEXAS is 13-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
                TEXAS is 26-20 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
                TEXAS is 12-7 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
                TEXAS is 54-37 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
                TEXAS is 39-42 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                TEXAS is 32-31 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                TEXAS is 18-11 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
                TEXAS is 13-7 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
                TEXAS is 23-13 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                TEXAS is 4-2 (+3.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
                4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

                MARTIN PEREZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
                PEREZ is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.875.
                His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

                COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TEXAS since 1997
                MCHUGH is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.154.
                His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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                MINNESOTA (49 - 40) at OAKLAND (41 - 50) - 10:05 PM
                ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                MINNESOTA is 49-40 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                MINNESOTA is 49-40 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                MINNESOTA is 25-20 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
                MINNESOTA is 30-28 (+6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                MINNESOTA is 30-17 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                SANTANA is 32-16 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
                OAKLAND is 41-50 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                OAKLAND is 32-44 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
                OAKLAND is 18-26 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
                OAKLAND is 22-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
                OAKLAND is 3-11 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
                OAKLAND is 39-48 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                OAKLAND is 83-77 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
                OAKLAND is 2-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
                OAKLAND is 17-23 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
                3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

                ERVIN SANTANA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
                SANTANA is 14-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.192.
                His team's record is 17-9 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-19. (-14.7 units)

                SONNY GRAY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
                GRAY is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
                His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                BOSTON (42 - 47) at LA ANGELS (48 - 40) - 10:05 PM
                WADE MILEY (L) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
                There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

                Head-to-Head Series History
                BOSTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
                2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

                WADE MILEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
                MILEY is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.625.
                His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

                C.J. WILSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
                WILSON is 6-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.396.
                His team's record is 8-3 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)

                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                CLEVELAND (42 - 46) at CINCINNATI (39 - 47) - 7:10 PM
                TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CLEVELAND is 42-46 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                CLEVELAND is 38-46 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                CLEVELAND is 18-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
                CLEVELAND is 114-68 (+29.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
                CLEVELAND is 63-25 (+29.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
                CINCINNATI is 52-61 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
                CINCINNATI is 14-23 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
                LEAKE is 26-35 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

                Head-to-Head Series History
                CLEVELAND is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
                2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

                TREVOR BAUER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
                BAUER is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.031.
                His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

                MIKE LEAKE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
                LEAKE is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.361.
                His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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                KANSAS CITY (52 - 34) at CHI WHITE SOX (41 - 45) - 2:10 PM
                EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
                Top Trends for this game.
                CHI WHITE SOX are 22-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 52-34 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
                KANSAS CITY is 74-54 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 27-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 78-57 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 52-34 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
                KANSAS CITY is 37-19 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
                KANSAS CITY is 88-65 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
                KANSAS CITY is 25-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
                VOLQUEZ is 31-19 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                CHI WHITE SOX are 15-25 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
                SAMARDZIJA is 20-32 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                SAMARDZIJA is 3-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
                SAMARDZIJA is 13-29 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                SAMARDZIJA is 15-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
                SAMARDZIJA is 19-31 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
                SAMARDZIJA is 15-29 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

                Head-to-Head Series History
                KANSAS CITY is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
                3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

                EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
                VOLQUEZ is 1-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.091.
                His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

                JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
                SAMARDZIJA is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.84 and a WHIP of 1.379.
                His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)

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                Comment


                • #9
                  MLB
                  Armadillo's Write-Up

                  Friday, July 17


                  National League
                  Marlins @ Phillies

                  Fernandez is 2-0, 2.07 in his first two starts this season (over 1-1).

                  Morgan is 1-2, 4.32 in his three starts (under 2-1).

                  Phillies lost four of last five games with Miami; over is 4-1-2 last seven series games. Marlins are 2-11 in last 13 road games; under is 6-1-1 in their last six on road. Phillies are 4-15 in last 19 games, 2-8 in last ten at home; over is 14-3-1 in their last 18 home games.

                  Dodgers @ Nationals
                  Kershaw is 1-1, 1.57 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under.

                  Zimmerman is 3-0, 1.63 in his last four starts; five of his last six home starts stayed under the total.

                  Dodgers lost four of last six games with Washington; under is 6-4 in last ten series games. LA is 12-6 in its last 18 games, 6-2 in last eight on road,. Under is 11-3 in their last 14 road games. Nats won nine of last eleven home games; nine of their last eleven home games Sstayed under.

                  Cubs @ Braves
                  Hendricks is s 2-0, 0.00 in his last three starts (20.1 IP); eight of his last ten starts stayed under.

                  Teheran is 2-1, 3.33 in his last four starts; 10 of his last 12 starts went over.

                  Cubs lost six of last seven games with Atlanta; last three went over the total. Chicago lost three of last four games but won last three road games- under is 5-2-1 in their last eight on road. Braves won seven of last nine home games; eight of their last eleven home games stayed under.

                  Pirates @ Brewers
                  Morton is 1-1, 4.50 in his last three starts; over is 2-0-1 in his road starts.

                  Milwaukee won last four Fiers starts (1-0, 2.42); four of his last six went over.

                  Pirates won five of last seven games with Brewers; last three games stayed under the total. Pittsburgh won 10 of last 14 road games, with last four going over total. Milwaukee is 5-8 in its last 13 home games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

                  Mets @ Cardinals
                  Syndergaard is 2-0, 2.25 in his last five starts; eight of his last 10 went under.

                  Lynn is 3-1, 2.27 in his last six starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine.

                  Mets-Cardinals split last ten meetings (under 7-2-1). NY is 5-2 in its last seven road games; 11 of their last 14 road games stayed under. St Louis is 5-9 in its last 14 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

                  Giants @ Diamondbacks
                  Cain is 1-1, 4.09 in his two starts (under 1-1).

                  Ray is 1-3, 4.62 in his last four starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

                  Giants won six of last seven games with Arizona; last five stayed under total. SF lost last seven road games; over is 20-7 in last 27 road games. D'backs won three of last four home games, won their last four home series openers.

                  Rockies @ Padres
                  de la Rosa is 2-0, 1.88 in his last four starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight

                  Shields is 0-3, 5.65 in his last five starts; over is 14-5 in his last 19.

                  Colorado lost six of last eight games with San Diego; over is 4-3 in last seven series games. Rockies lost seven of last nine road games, four of last five road openers- four of their last five games stayed under. San Diego lost six of last eight home games; over is 12-4-1 in their last 17 at home.

                  American League
                  Royals @ White Sox

                  Young is 0-2, 4.15 in his last three starts; under is 7-4-2 in his starts. Volquez is 0-0, 5.87 in his last three starts; over is 6-0-1 in his last seven.

                  Samardzija is 2-0, 2.03 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Danks is 1-4, 7.49 in his last six starts; four of his last six went over.

                  Royals won seven of last ten games with Chicago; under is 3-0-1 in last four series games. KC is 10-6 in last 16 road games, but lost last three. White Sox won seven of last nine home games; under is 13-2 in their last 15 at home.

                  Mariners @ Bronx
                  Montgomery is 3-1, 1.88 in his last four starts; four of his last five went under

                  Tanaka is 1-1, 6.84 in his last four starts; all of which went over

                  Seattle lost last six games with Bronx, but road team won last ten series tilts, with three of last four going over total. Mariners is 12-8 in last 20 road games; they're 6-0 in game after their last six losses. Under is 7-2 in Seattle's last nine road games. Bronx won seven of last ten games; over is 11-2 in their last 13 home games.

                  Rays @ Blue Jays
                  Odorizzi is 2-1, 2.35 in his last four starts; nine of his last 10 stayed under.

                  Hutchison is 2-1, 6.64 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

                  Tampa Bay won five of last seven games with Toronto; under is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Rays won last three games overall, but lost seven of last eight on road. Over is 11-3-1 in their last 15 games. Blue Jays are 6-11 in last 17 games; under is 8-4 in their last dozen home games.

                  Orioles @ Tigers
                  Jimenez is 4-1, 2.70 in his last six starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

                  Detroit won last six Sanchez starts (3-0, 4.88 in his last four); his last four starts all went over- Tigers scored 30 runs for him.

                  Baltimore won last three games with Detroit; three of last four series games went over total. Orioles lost 10 of last 13 games; under is 7-3-1 in last 11 road games. Tigers are 6-7 in last 13 games; over is 21-2 in their last 23, 9-0 in last nine at home.

                  Rangers @ Astros
                  Perez is making first '15 start; he is 15-13, 4.13 in 34 career starts, was 4-3, 4.38 in eight starts LY. He is 0-1, 4.56 in six AAA starts this year.

                  McHugh is 0-2, 5.11 in his last two starts; his last three stayed under.

                  Texas won seven of last nine games with Houston; eight of last ten in series stayed under total. Rangers lost 16 of last 20 games; under is 8-2-1 in last 11 road games. Astros won eight of last ten home games; five of their last seven games stayed under the total.

                  Twins @ A's
                  Santana is 0-0, 6.00 in his first two starts (over 1-1).

                  Gray is 2-0, 2.45 in his last three starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten.

                  Minnesota won four of last five games with Oakland; five of last seven series games went over total. Twins are 5-10 in last 15 road games, with last five all staying under total. A's are 6-8 in last 14 home games; under is 9-1-2 in their last dozen home games.

                  Red Sox @ Angels
                  Miley is is 1-2, 5.79 in his last four starts; five of his last seven went over.

                  Wilson is is 2-1, 3.37 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went under.

                  Boston lost five of last seven games with the Angels; five of last eight games stayed under total. Red Sox won six of last eight road games. Halos are 14-7 in last 21 home games, with last seven all staying under total.

                  Interleague
                  Indians @ Reds

                  Bauer is 2-0, 2.51 in his last two starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11.

                  Leake is 3-1, 3.38 in his last five starts; four of his last six stayed under.

                  Cleveland won last three games with Cincinnati; three of last four series tilts stayed under total. Indians won five of last seven road games; five of those seven went over. Reds lost four of last five home games.

                  Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
                  Mia-Phil-- Fernandez 2-0; Morgan 1-2
                  LA-Wsh-- Kershaw 9-9; Zimmerman 11-7
                  Chi-Atl-- Hendricks 9-8; Teheran 10-8
                  Pitt-Mil-- Morton 7-2; Fiers 10-8
                  NY-StL-- Syndergaard 6-5; Lynn 9-7
                  SF-Az-- Cain 1-1; Ray 3-5
                  Col-SD-- de la Rosa 9-5; Shields 10-9

                  Sea-NYY-- Montgomery 4-4; Tanaka 8-3
                  TB-Tor-- Odorizzi 7-6; Hutchison 11-7
                  Balt-Det-- Jimenez 9-8; Sanchez 9-9
                  KC-Chi-- Young 8-5 Volquez 13-5; Danks 7-9 Samardzija 9-9
                  Tex-Hst-- Perez 0-0; McHugh 11-7
                  Minn-A's-- Santana 1-1; Gray 11-7
                  Bos-LAA-- Miley 10-8; Wilson 9-9

                  Clev-Cin-- Bauer 9-8; Leake 8-10

                  Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
                  Mia-Phil-- Fernandez 1-2; Morgan 0-3
                  LA-Wsh-- Kershaw 4-18; Zimmerman 7-18
                  Chi-Atl-- Hendricks 2-17; Teheran 7-18
                  Pitt-Mil-- Morton 5-9; Fiers 1-18
                  NY-StL-- Syndergaard 3-11; Lynn 5-16
                  SF-Az-- Cain 0-2; Ray 2-8
                  Col-SD-- de la Rosa 4-14; Shields 4-19

                  Sea-NYY-- Montgomery 1-8; Tanaka 3-11
                  TB-Tor-- Odorizzi 3-13; Hutchison 7-18
                  Balt-Det-- Jimenez 2-17; Sanchez 4-18
                  KC-Chi-- Young 1-13 Volquez 13-5; Danks 6-16 Samardzija 9-18
                  Tex-Hst-- Perez 0-0; McHugh 6-18
                  Minn-A's-- Santana 0-2; Gray 2-18
                  Bos-LAA-- Miley 4-18; Wilson 4-18

                  Clev-Cin-- Bauer 3-17; Leake 4-18

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    MLB

                    Friday, July 17



                    Weaver is still a week away from returning to Angels

                    The Los Angeles Angels will not see Jered Weaver in their rotation for at least another week. Weaver, who has been out for nearly a month with left hip inflammation, has not seen game time since June 20.

                    It has not been a banner year for Weaver who has posted a 4-8 record with a 4.75 ERA and an OBP of .303.

                    According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, that means the earliest we will see Weaver is next weekend.


                    Smoltz says Mets' rotation 'way better' than 90's Braves

                    The Atlanta Braves rotation in the 90's is considered one of the best to ever take to the diamond. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and now John Smoltz are all in Coopersown; but one of those legendary pitchers says the current Mets rotation is better.

                    “They’re way better,” Smoltz told New York Daily News. "They've got more talent than we could ever have."

                    The Mets rotation, which contains youngsters Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndeergard, start their second half of the season in St. Louis Friday.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      MLB
                      Dunkel

                      Friday, July 17



                      Miami @ Philadelphia

                      Game 901-902
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Miami
                      (Fernandez) 15.740
                      Philadelphia
                      (Morgan) 14.268
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Miami
                      by 1 1/2
                      8
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Miami
                      -170
                      7
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Miami
                      (-170); Over

                      LA Dodgers @ Washington


                      Game 903-904
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      LA Dodgers
                      (Bolsinger) 15.203
                      Washington
                      (Zimmrmnn) 16.962
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Washington
                      by 1 1/2
                      7 1/2
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Washington
                      -110
                      6
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Washington
                      (-110); Over

                      Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta


                      Game 905-906
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Chicago Cubs
                      (Hendricks) 13.979
                      Atlanta
                      (Teheran) 14.797
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Atlanta
                      by 1
                      8
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Chicago Cubs
                      -130
                      7
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Atlanta
                      (+110); Over

                      Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee


                      Game 907-908
                      July 17, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Pittsburgh
                      (Morton) 16.718
                      Milwaukee
                      (Fiers) 13.250
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Pittsburgh
                      by 3 1/2
                      9
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Milwaukee
                      -115
                      8
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Pittsburgh
                      (-105); Over

                      NY Mets @ St. Louis


                      Game 909-910
                      July 17, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      NY Mets
                      (Syndrgrd) 16.435
                      St. Louis
                      (Lynn) 14.036
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      NY Mets
                      by 2 1/2
                      8
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      St. Louis
                      -155
                      7
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      NY Mets
                      (+135); Over

                      San Francisco @ Arizona


                      Game 911-912
                      July 17, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      San Francisco
                      (Cain) 15.434
                      Arizona
                      (Ray) 13.887
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      San Francisco
                      by 1 1/2
                      9
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Arizona
                      No Line
                      N/A
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      San Francisco
                      N/A

                      Colorado @ San Diego


                      Game 913-914
                      July 17, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Colorado
                      (DeLaRosa) 12.055
                      San Diego
                      (Shields) 13.612
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      San Diego
                      by 1 1/2
                      8
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      San Diego
                      -140
                      6 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      San Diego
                      (-140); Over

                      Seattle @ NY Yankees


                      Game 915-916
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Seattle
                      (Montgmry) 16.244
                      NY Yankees
                      (Tanaka) 17.963
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      NY Yankees
                      by 1 1/2
                      9
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      NY Yankees
                      -170
                      7 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      NY Yankees
                      (-170); Over

                      Tampa Bay @ Toronto


                      Game 917-918
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Tampa Bay
                      (Odorizzi) 16.950
                      Toronto
                      (Hutchson) 15.884
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Tampa Bay
                      by 1
                      8
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Toronto
                      -135
                      8 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Tampa Bay
                      (+115); Under

                      Baltimore @ Detroit


                      Game 919-920
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Baltimore
                      (Jimenez) 16.293
                      Detroit
                      (Sanchez) 14.871
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Baltimore
                      by 1 1/2
                      7
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Detroit
                      -125
                      8
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Baltimore
                      (+105); Under

                      Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox


                      Game 921-922
                      July 17, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Kansas City
                      (Young) 16.701
                      Chicago White Sox
                      (Danks) 13.585
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Kansas City
                      by 3
                      9
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Kansas City
                      -130
                      8 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Kansas City
                      (-130); Over

                      Texas @ Houston


                      Game 923-924
                      July 17, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Texas
                      (Perez) 15.067
                      Houston
                      (McHugh) 16.573
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Houston
                      by 1 1/2
                      9
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Houston
                      -155
                      8
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Houston
                      (-155); Over

                      Minnesota @ Oakland


                      Game 925-926
                      July 17, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Minnesota
                      (Santana) 14.725
                      Oakland
                      (Gray) 16.286
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Oakland
                      by 1 1/2
                      8
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Oakland
                      -170
                      7
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Oakland
                      (-170); Over

                      Boston @ LA Angels


                      Game 927-928
                      July 17, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Boston
                      (Miley) 13.900
                      LA Angels
                      (Wilson) 15.408
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      LA Angels
                      by 1 1/2
                      9
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      LA Angels
                      -135
                      8
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      LA Angels
                      (-135); Over

                      Cleveland @ Cincinnati


                      Game 929-930
                      July 17, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Cleveland
                      (Bauer) 15.284
                      Cincinnati
                      (Leake) 16.926
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Cincinnati
                      by 1 1/2
                      6
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Cleveland
                      -115
                      7 1/2
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Cincinnati
                      (-105); Under

                      Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox


                      Game 931-932
                      July 17, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

                      Dunkel Rating:
                      Kansas City
                      (Volquez) 16.552
                      Chicago White Sox
                      (Samardzja) 13.441
                      Dunkel Team:
                      Dunkel Line:
                      Dunkel Total:
                      Kansas City
                      by 3
                      7
                      Vegas Team:
                      Vegas Line:
                      Vegas Total:
                      Chicago White Sox
                      -120
                      8
                      Dunkel Pick:
                      Kansas City
                      (+100); Under

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

                        How Phil Steele's football magazine sees the Big 14 East Division this year......

                        7) Maryland-- Went 4-4 in Big 14 LY, despite being outscored by 61 points.

                        6) Rutgers-- Knights are 11-5 as road underdogs last four year; split last four bowls. despite being underdog in all four games.

                        5) Indiana-- UAB transfer Howard (1,587 LY) is an excellent addition.

                        4) Michigan-- Harbaugh is 4th HC in last nine years; 7-14 as road dogs since '08.

                        3) Penn State-- Covered ten of their last thirteen non-conference games.

                        2) Michigan State-- 53-14 last five years, won last four bowls, all by 4 or less points.

                        1) Ohio State-- QB depth is envy of everyone, but two of three will be unhappy.

                        **********

                        Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: 13 of my favorite sports movies.........

                        -- Any Given Sunday-- Al Pacino's "Game of Inches" speech is tremendous; who knew Lawrence Taylor could act? Johnny Unitas as an opposing coach: good touch.

                        -- Major League-- Bob Uecker was awesome as the Indians' radio announcer, as Tribe made an unlikely run to the playoffs, with Charlie Sheen as one of their pitchers.

                        -- Let It Ride-- Richard Dreyfuss is a degenerate gambler having a very good day at the racetrack. If only KL Wheat or DD Lohaus could have a day like that at Saratoga this year!!!!

                        -- Fast Break-- Gabe Kaplan is a NYC deli manager who quits his job to become a college basketball coach in the West. Bernard King is one of his players.

                        -- Youngblood-- Hockey movie with Rob Lowe, but character actor Ed Lauter steals the movie as the team's coach with quotes like: "....I didn't come halfway to the bleeping Arctic Circle to lose to these goons!!!" Patrick Swayze has supporting role, before he became a big star.

                        -- Bad News Bears (original)-- Walter Matthau is classic as a Little League coach with a drinking problem and Tatum O'Neal as his star pitcher. Best quote: "You didn't come into this world to sit on the bench. Now get your ass out there and play."

                        -- Brian's Song (original)-- True story of friendship that developed between couple of Bears' running backs in the late 60's. Gale Sayers was the star player, Brian Piccolo his wise cracking backup who eventually dies of cancer. I haven't seen the remake yet.

                        -- Hoop Dreams-- Documentary about couple of Chicago-area high school basketball players. Real life is more harsh than fiction; neither kid became a star in college.

                        -- Invinceable-- True story of 30-year old bartender Vince Papale, who was a special teams ace for three years in the late 70's for Dick Vermeil's Eagle teams. Soundtrack for this movie is excellent, lot of good music from that era.

                        -- For the Love of the Game-- Kevin Costner is a Tigers' pitcher who pitches a no-hitter in the last game of his career. JK Simmons, who won an Oscar this year as a maniacal music teacher in Whiplash, is more restrained here as the Detroit manager.

                        -- Caddyshack-- Madcap golf comedy of early 80's: Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight and Bill Murray. Some of my friends in college knew the movie word-for-word and played drinking games when re-runs aired.

                        -- Blue Chips-- Nick Nolte is a college basketball coach; Shaquille O'Neal is one of his prize recruits as Nolte hedges on whether or not to break NCAA rules. Bob Cousy is the athletic director who steals the show in this scene.

                        -- Moneyball-- Adaptation of Michael Lewis' book about Billy Beane and the A's, who won 20 games in a row despite a small payroll, setting an AL record, but losing in the playoffs. As an A's fan, wish they would've given Art Howe, Miguel Tejada more credit for that great run, as well as the starting pitcher trifecta of Hudson-Mulder-Zito.

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                          MLB

                          Friday, July 17



                          Teheran playing much better at Turner Field

                          The Atlanta Braves are happy to see Julio Teheran on the mound when he sleeps in his own bed, as the team is 6-2 in his starts at Turner Field this year.

                          The Colombian product has a 5-0 record at home this season while posting a 2.04 ERA and only allowing opposing hitters to bat .187. Comparably, Teheran has a 6.95 ERA while giving up a .333 batting average on the road.

                          The Braves are currently +116 when they host the Chicago Cubs Friday.

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                          • #14
                            MLB

                            Friday, July 17



                            Royals cashing tickets with ease behind Volquez

                            The Kansas City Royals are 6-1 in Edinson Volquezs last 7 starts, which is good news for Royals backers as he'll be on the bump for Friday's clash with the Chicago White Sox.

                            K.C. is currently -117 on the moneyline with a current total of 8.5 runs.


                            Under is hot in Nationals games

                            The Under is 5-1 in the Washington Nationals' last six games.

                            Washington welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to town Friday. As of 1:30 p.m. ET, Pinnacle Sports had not moved off its opening 7.5 run total.


                            Twins have a history of faltering in Oakland

                            The confines of O.co Coliseum have been anything but friendly to the Minnesota Twins as of late.

                            In their last 10 matchups versus the Athletics in Oakland, the Twinkies are a paltry 1-9. They'll renew acquaintances in the Bay Area once again when MLB action resumes Friday.

                            Sportsbooks are currently offering the Twins as +163 moneyline pups with a total of seven.

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                              MLB

                              Friday, July 17



                              Marlins have been baffled by left-handed pitching

                              Just how bad are the Miami Marlins against southpaws? In their last seven games versus left-handed starting pitching, the Miami Marlins are just 1-6.

                              That's a trend that will trouble backers of the Fish ahead of their Friday meeting with the Philadelphia Philles in the City of Brotherly Love. Philly is scheduled to start lefty Adam Morgan, while Miami is slated to counter with righty Jose Fernandez.

                              At the time of writing, books had priced Miami as -150 faves.

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