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**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 07:42 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Phil Steele's preseason rankings for the American Conference West Division.....

6) SMU-- Horrible LY; never led in any game until their 9th game. New coach now.

5) Tulsa-- 5-19 last two years, after going 29-11 from '10-'12. 4-14 vs spread in last 18 non-conference games.

4) Tulane-- 16 starters back; since '05, is 15-24-1 vs spread as a home dog.

3) Navy-- First year in a league. Only 10 starters back but have a senior QB.

2) Memphis-- 8-4-1 vs spread on road under Fuente; won first bowl since '04 LY.

1) Houston-- +45 in TOs last four years; new coach, only 11 starters back.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Sunday.....

13) With the baseball trading deadline 11 days away, it is interesting to note that on July 31, 2010, Cleveland traded Jake Westbrook to the Cardinals and got Corey Kluber from San Diego as part of a 3-team trade. Trade was a big win for the Indians.

12) Austin Dillon finished 8th in the NASCAR race in New Hampshire this week, the same guy whose car flipped and smashed into the safety net at Daytona two weeks ago. Still amazed Dillon walked away from that crash.

11) When it rains in Phoenix during a Diamondbacks' game, the roof leaks right over the pitchers' mound-- it was annoying the pitchers during the extra innings in Friday night's game. Groundskeepers had to come out in between innings and fix the mound.

10) Padres got rained out in San Diego Sunday for first time since 2006; they played into the 5th inning, but they were slow getting tarp on the field and it was unplayable after the rains stopped.

9) San Diego is now trying Will Middlebrooks at 3B, because he doesn't hit well enough to stay at 3B; he made two errors that got washed out Sunday, which always seems to happen when Andrew Cashner is pitching.

8) Mets 3, Cardinals 1, 18 innings-- Why do the front office guys with the Mets make so much money? What do they do? They sure don't make trades. This is a pitching staff that should be in the playoffs, but their position players are so lame it is not going to happen unless the roster is fortified.

7) If someone says "....to be honest with you" to me, I always wonder when it was when they weren't honest with me.

6) Detroit is 0-6 in Justin Verlander's starts; he is 0-3, 6.62- the Tigers are 45-46 and with Miguel Cabrera out for another 3+ weeks, doesn't look good for Detroit.

5) Westgate sportsbook is my favorite sportsbook in Las Vegas; good deli in the back, all the games on, lot of wagering options, lot of gamblers to talk with. Good place.

4) Zach Greinke hasn't allowed a run in his last 43.2 IP; quite a run he is on.

3) Three golfers are tied for first place at the British Open after the third round- one of the guys is an amateur. Unusual Monday finish for a major today.

2) A's battered former teammate Tommy Milone Sunday, though most of the damage was done by guys who weren't on the A's when was Milone was the last few years. Newly acquired Jake Smolinski hit two homers Sunday; he'll help vs lefties.

1) Miami Marlins got swept in Philly, which isn't good; Jeff Francoeur hit a walk-off HR Sunday, after he hit a pinch-hit 3-run HR in Friday's game. Could Francoeur net a prospect back for the Phillies in a trade deadline deal?

**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 07:45 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, July 20

National League
Mets @ Nationals
Harvey is 2-2, 1.99 in his last five starts; four of those five stayed under.

Gonzalez is 2-0, 0.90 in his last three starts; three of his last four home starts stayed under the total.

Mets are 4-6 in last ten games with Washington; six of last eight series games stayed under total. Nats won nine of last 13 home games; 11 of their last 13 home games stayed under. NY is 6-4 in its last 10 road games; 13 of their last 17 road games stayed under.

Cubs @ Reds
Richard allowed two runs in 6.1 IP (91 PT) in his first '15 start.

Lorenzen is 0-2, 3.45 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under he total- Reds scored two runs in the three games.

Chicago lost four of last six games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 on road. Reds lost six of their last eight home games. Cubs won six of their last seven games with Cincinnati.

Dodgers @ Braves
Former Brave Beachy allowed three runs in four IP (78 PT) in his first '15 start, his first MLB start since 2013.

Wisler is 2-0, 2.65 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-1 in his last five.

Braves won eight of last 12 home games; 11 of their last 14 games at home stayed under. LA is 14-6 in its last 20 games, 8-2 in last ten on road,. Under is 13-3 in their last 16 road games. Dodgers won eight of last ten games with the Braves; three of last four went over.

Giants @ Padres
Hudson was 2-2, 5.48 in his last four starts before going on DL; three of the four games went over.

Kennedy is 0-4, 7.17 in his last four starts; his last six starts stayed under.

Giants won four of last six games with San Diego; four of last six went under total. SF won last its six games, outscoring foes 43-19; over is 22-8 in their last 30 road games. San Diego lost six of last ten home games; over is 13-5-1 in their last 19 at home.

American League
Mariners @ Tigers
Happ is 1-4, 6.23 in his last six starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. .

Simon is 1-3, 11.41 in his last five starts; his last seven starts went over.

Seattle lost four of last six games; under is 10-2 in Seattle's last 12 road games. Tigers lost five of last six games; over is 23-3 in their last 26 games, 11-1 in their last dozen at home. Mariners are 5-3 in their last eight games vs Detroit.

Red Sox @ Angels
Rodriguez is 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over. Wright is 1-2, 4.70 in his last four starts, last of which was June 4.

Santiago is 2-0, 1.00 in his last four starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12. Angels are 4-0 when Heaney starts (3-0, 1.32, over 2-2).

Boston lost seven of last nine games with the Angels; seven of last ten games stayed under total. Red Sox didn't score the last two games. Halos are 16-7 in last 23 home games, with last nine all staying under total.

Interleague
Rays @ Phillies
Moore is 1-0, 7.07 in his three starts (14 IP, over 2-0-1).

Buchanon is 0-5, 7.58 in his six starts (over 3-2-1).

Tampa Bay lost eight of last 11 road games; over is 11-6-1 in their last 18 games overall. Phillies lost four of last five games with Tampa; three of last four went over. Philly won last three games; four of their last six went over.

Pirates @ Royals
Burnett is 1-0, 2.67 in his lst four starts, three of which went over.

Ventura is 1-3, 5.04 in his last five starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Pirates won five of last six games with Kansas City (under 5-1); home side won eight of last nine series games. Pittsburgh lost last three games, allowing 18 runs; four of their last six went over. Royals won eight of last ten games; three of their last four stayed under.

Rangers @ Rockies
Martinez is 0-3, 6.66 in his last four starts; four of his last five went under.

Rusin is 0-1, 4.91 in his last three starts; Rockies are 0-6 in his starts if they score less than 10 runs- over is 2-1 in his home starts.

Texas lost 18 of last 23 games; under is 9-4-1 in last 14 road games. Colorado won last four home games, allowing 11 runs; five of their last seven games overall went under the total. Rockies won three of last four games vs Texas.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 10-7; Gonzalez 10-6
Chi-Cin-- Richard 1-0; Lorenzen 5-7
LA-Atl-- Beachy 0-1; Wisler 3-2
Mia-Az-- Phelps 5-9; de la Rosa 9-9
SF-SD-- Hudson 7-8; Kennedy 6-10

Sea-Det-- Happ 7-10; Simon 9-8
Bos-LAA-- Rodriguez 6-3 Wright 1-3; Santiago 10-7 Heaney 4-0

TB-Phil-- Moore 1-2; Buchanon 0-6
Pitt-KC-- Burnett 11-7; Ventura 5-8
Tex-Colo-- Martinez 9-7; Rusin 2-6

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Wsh-- Harvey 5-17; Gonzalez 2-16
Chi-Cin-- Richard 0-1; Lorenzen 5-12
LA-Atl-- Beachy 0-1; Wisler 3-5
Mia-Az-- Phelps 5-14; de la Rosa 5-18
SF-SD-- Hudson 5-15; Kennedy 6-16

Sea-Det-- Happ 6-17; Simon 3-17
Bos-LAA-- Rodriguez 6-3 Wright 1-4; Santiago 10-7 Heaney 0-4

TB-Phil-- Moore 1-3; Buchanon 2-6
Pitt-KC-- Burnett 4-18; Ventura 4-13
Tex-Colo-- Martinez 3-16; Rusin 3-8

**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 07:50 AM

MLB

Monday, July 20

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 25 games
Philadelphia is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games

7:08 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 22 of Detroit's last 25 games
Detroit is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 2-10 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:40 PM
TEXAS vs. COLORADO
Texas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Texas is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas

9:40 PM
MIAMI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,
Boston is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels6-1-1 SU in their last 8 games at home
LA Angels7-2-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Boston

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 07:53 AM

MLB

Monday, July 20

Wins have been rare for Mariners behind Happ

In J.A. Happ's last eight starts, the Seattle Mariners are a paltry 1-7.

The lefty is slated to get the ball Monday when the M's take on the Detroit Tigers in the Motor City. The Mariners are presently +101 at Pinnacle Sports.

Under bettors are loving Wisler lately

Under backers have profited in each of Matt Wisler's past five outings.

The Atlanta Braves righty is the probable starter for Monday's clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers. L.A. is scheduled to counter with Brandon Beachy.

As of this writing, the total for the game was off the board.

**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 09:06 AM

MLB

Monday, July 20

Dodgers RHP Greinke extends scoreless-inning streak

WASHINGTON -- What is it about scoreless inning streaks and the Los Angeles Dodgers?

Right-hander Zack Greinke threw eight scoreless innings on Sunday in a 5-0 win in Washington over the Nationals. That ran his scoreless streak to 43 2/3 innings.

He has not allowed a run in his last six starts. Since 1920, the only other pitchers do that were also with the Dodgers: Orel Hershiser in 1988 and Don Drysdale in 1968, years they both had long streaks of their own.

Cardinals' Wacha likely to make Tuesday start

ST. LOUIS -- After a wacky 3-1, 18-inning loss to the New York Mets on Sunday in Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny wouldn't commit to the idea of moving starter Michael Wacha up 24 hours to open an interleague series Tuesday night at the Chicago White Sox.

However, there doesn't appear to be a palatable Plan B. The scheduled starter, Carlos Martinez, worked the last four innings in relief Sunday and took the loss. No way he comes back to start on one day of rest.

What's more, Wacha hasn't pitched since July 8, so he is well-rested. And Monday's off day would allow the team to move Lance Lynn into the Wednesday night start on normal rest.

The team has worked to find ways to save innings for its young right-handers, Wacha and Lynn. It is why the Cardinals placed them fourth and fifth in the rotation after the All-Star break, giving them nearly two weeks between outings.

Diamondbacks need to replace injured starter Anderson

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks have used nine starting pitchers in their first 90 games, and it appears No. 10 will come soon.

Arizona placed right-hander Chase Anderson on the disabled list with right triceps inflammation Sunday, a day after he gave up 10 hits and seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, and will need another starter to face Milwaukee on Thursday, the seventh game in a stretch of 13 games in 13 days.

With right-hander Archie Bradley still on the disabled list and not close to returning, the D-backs likely will dip into the minor league system to fill the void. Triple-A Reno right-handers Aaron Blair and Jhoulys Chacin and Double-A right-hander A.J. Schugel appear to be the top candidates, although Reno right-hander Allen Webster could be an option. Blair, Chacin and Schugel haven't started for the D-backs this season.

Rays' hitters aren't doing their part

TORONTO -- The Tampa Bay Rays are built around strong and deep pitching.

However, it takes some hitting to take advantage of the opportunities the pitching creates, and the Rays do not bat well enough.

Right-hander Chris Archer pitched well enough to win Sunday. He allowed two runs in seven innings but took the loss as the Rays fell 4-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays.

It was the ninth time the Rays were shut out this season, tied for the most in the American League. Their total of 337 runs scored ranks 13th in the league.

In 35 games, they scored two or fewer runs.

**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 09:10 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, July 20

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 951-952
July 20, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 16.459
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.059
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+100); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
July 20, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Richard) 16.812
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 15.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-105); Under

LA Dodgers @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
July 20, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Beachy) 15.433
Atlanta
(Wisler) 16.427
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+125); Under

Miami @ Arizona

Game 957-958
July 20, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Phelps) 14.781
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 13.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+125); Under

San Francisco @ San Diego

Game 959-960
July 20, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Hudson) 16.571
San Diego
(Kennedy) 15.154
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-115); Under

Seattle @ Detroit

Game 961-962
July 20, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Happ) 17.531
Detroit
(Simon) 16.053
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+100); Over

Boston @ LA Angels

Game 963-964
July 20, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 15.562
LA Angels
(Heaney) 17.527
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-165); Over

Tampa Bay @ Philadelphia

Game 965-966
July 20, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 16.184
Philadelphia
(Buchanan) 14.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-155); Under

Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

Game 967-968
July 20, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 14.647
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-135); Over

Texas @ Colorado

Game 969-970
July 20, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Martinez) 13.268
Colorado
(Rusin) 12.490
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-135
11
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+115); Under

**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 01:11 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, July 20

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NY METS (48 - 44) at WASHINGTON (49 - 41) - 7:05 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 16-30 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 25-36 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 3-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
GONZALEZ is 117-82 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 116-78 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 127-127 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-28 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
NY METS are 127-125 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-25 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-3 (+0.3 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.68 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 8-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 9-5 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 41) at CINCINNATI (40 - 49) - 7:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1436-1594 (-277.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1054-1188 (-215.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 666-770 (-201.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 701-702 (-159.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-77 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 122-128 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-23 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-2 (+4.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RICHARD is 0-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.33 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.6 units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LORENZEN is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 1.848.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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LA DODGERS (53 - 40) at ATLANTA (43 - 49) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON BEACHY (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 20-23 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-23 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 33-31 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-6 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 50-28 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-10 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 120-131 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRANDON BEACHY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT WISLER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (38 - 54) at ARIZONA (42 - 48) - 9:40 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 38-54 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 14-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 23-35 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 19-34 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHELPS is 4-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 21-13 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 106-146 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 55-70 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 209-200 (-47.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 106-146 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-0 (+4.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. MIAMI since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 43) at SAN DIEGO (43 - 49) - 10:10 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-27 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-44 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 64-50 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-5 (+11.7 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 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 7-0 (+7.7 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. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 149-122 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 73-62 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 149-122 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1053-883 (+116.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-40 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-19 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-16 (+17.5 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.
HUDSON is 297-188 (+51.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 50-21 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 125-69 (+33.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 285-176 (+55.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 170-97 (+40.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 0-8 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-5 (+0.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HUDSON is 7-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 11-7 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-12. (-7.8 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KENNEDY is 10-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 13-10 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-12. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (42 - 50) at DETROIT (45 - 46) - 7:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 42-50 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 3-10 (-8.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 37-49 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 724-651 (-99.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SEATTLE is 339-314 (-78.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SIMON is 29-21 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 29-21 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 16-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 68-58 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 50-37 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-62 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-62 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 22-30 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 19-26 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 63-62 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAPP is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SIMON is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.94 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (42 - 49) at LA ANGELS (50 - 40) - 10:05 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 42-49 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-25 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 35-43 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 27-32 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 19-25 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 148-107 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 49-20 (+19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 28-11 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 139-102 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-26 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 83-47 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-13 (+17.8 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.
BOSTON is 116-126 (+28.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 155-138 (-67.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WRIGHT is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (47 - 47) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 62) - 7:05 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. DAVID BUCHANAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 124-132 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-99 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-54 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-21 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-62 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-62 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

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

MATT MOORE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (53 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (55 - 35) - 8:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 255-490 (-105.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 109-244 (-74.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BURNETT is 92-130 (-43.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 13-31 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 176-180 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 60-92 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 55-35 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-16 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-35 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-24 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-19 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-23 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 72-56 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-38 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
VENTURA is 7-0 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 238-184 (+35.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 36-19 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 236-183 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-70 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 190-151 (+28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

A.J. BURNETT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BURNETT is 5-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 7-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.2 units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (43 - 48) at COLORADO (39 - 51) - 8:40 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 9-30 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-61 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-48 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 27-22 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 40-44 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 33-32 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 41-32 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
MARTINEZ is 7-2 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 105-147 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 207-280 (-80.2 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 8-23 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 105-147 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-103 (-38.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-110 (-29.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-91 (-29.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

NICK MARTINEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS RUSIN vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (42 - 49) at LA ANGELS (50 - 40) - 5:05 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SANTIAGO is 0-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

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**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 01:34 PM

MLB

Monday, July 20

Thunderstorms expected in Philadelphia Monday

There are thunderstorms in the forecast at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for Monday's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Phillies.

There is also a 23 percent chance of rain and an eight mile per hour hitters wind gusting out the right field.

Left-hander Matt Moore (7.07 ERA, 2-0 O/U) gets the call for the Rays, who are currently -145 favorites, while the Phillies counter with right-hander David Buchanan (7.58 ERA, 4-2 O/U). The total currently sits at 8.0 runs.

More weather on tap at Angel Stadium

A day after the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels got rained out there is still more rough weather in the forecast as the teams try to play a doubleheader Monday.

There is still a chance of thunderstorms in the are with a 53 percent chance of rain for the first game, set to get underway at 5:05 ET. There will also be a seven mile per hour hitters wind blowing out to left field.

Boston's Eduardo Rodriguez takes on Los Angeles' Hector Santiago in Game 1, while Steven Wright goes up against Andrew Heaney in Game 2.

The weather is supposed to clear up for the second game of the doubleheader.

Mets struggling in Harvey's road starts

The New York Mets have gone just 1-5 in the last six road games that Matt Harvey has started. He's slated to get the ball Monday evening as the Mets visit the Washington Nationals.

The Mets have been a poor road team no matter who takes the bump as they've gone 16-30 compared to 32-14 at home this season.

In eight road starts this season, Harvey has a personal record of 3-4 (Mets are 3-5), 3.22 ERA and 1.152 WHIP. He and the Mets are presently around +109 while the Nats are -118 and expected to counter with Gio Gonzalez.

Diamondbacks in worst drought of the season

The Arizona Diamondbacks went into the All-Star Break with a three-game losing streak and began post-Midsummer Classic ball with a three-game skid thanks to a sweep by the San Francisco Giants. The six-game skid is their longest of the season and they'll try to put an end to it at home Monday evening.

The Dbacks host the Miami Marlins in the first of a three game set Monday evening. The Marlins are mired in their own three gamer as well after being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend.

Rubby De La Rosa is scheduled to start for the Snakes, while David Phelps is probable for the Fish.

**Udog** · 07-20-2015, 01:38 PM

MLB

Monday, July 20

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Game of the Day: Mets at Nationals
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New York Mets at Washington Nationals (-111, 7)

The New York Mets turn to ace Matt Harvey on Monday night as they continue their brutal post-All-Star break schedule with a three-game series at the National League East-leading Washington Nationals. The Mets, in the midst of playing three straight division leaders, are two games back of Washington after avoiding a three-game sweep by squeezing out a 3-1 victory in 18 innings at St. Louis on Sunday.

Harvey owns a pair of wins over the Nationals this season, working 13 scoreless innings to improve to 3-1 with a microscopic 0.68 ERA in six career starts against Washington. New York could use a similar-type outing from Harvey after it was forced to use six relievers for a total of 10 1/3 innings in Sunday's victory. The Nationals lost two of three over the weekend to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, going down meekly in the last two games against aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Washington is 4-3 against the Mets this season, winning the last two games by identical 1-0 scores on May 2-3.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, SNY (New York), MASN (Washington)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Nats at -107 and that has moved to -111. The total has remained at 7.

INJURY REPORT: Mets - RF Michael Cuddyer (Doubtful, knee), 3B David Wright (15-day DL, back). Nationals - 3B Ryan Zimmerman (15-day DL, foot), 3B Anthony Rendon (15-day DL, quad), RF Jayson Werth (15-day DL, wrist).

WEATHER WATCH: Temperatures in the mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to right fid at around 5 miles per hour.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (8-6, 3.07 ERA) vs. Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (6-4, 3.99)

Harvey ended a three-start drought in his final outing before the break, striking out nine and limiting Arizona to two runs and five hits over seven strong innings. One concern of late for Harvey is a lack of control - he walked nine batters over his past two turns after allowing a total of 17 in his first 15 starts. Harvey has dominated Nationals slugger Bryce Harper, holding him hitless with six strikeouts in 12 at-bats.

Gonzalez closed the first half on a high note, going 2-0 while permitting two runs - both solo homers - and 15 hits in 20 innings over his last three outings. The 29-year-old had one of his best outings against the Mets on May 2, striking out a season-high nine over seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory. He is 8-4 with a 2.87 ERA against New York and has held Curtis Granderson, Lucas Duda and Wilmer Flores to a combined 6-for-51.

TRENDS:

* Under is 3-0-3 in Gonzalezs last six starts vs. Mets.
* Mets are 18-49 in the last 67 meetings.
* Mets are 1-5 in Harveys last six road starts.
* Under is 5-1 in Nationals last six home games.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-six percent of users are backing the Nats.

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