Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 7/29

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, July 29

Good Luck on day #210 of 2015!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- St John's-Vandy, UNLV-UCLA are two opening round games in Maui Classic in November; Wake Forest-Indiana-Kansas are also in this solid tournament.

-- How much will Tom Brady play in preseason? New England exhibition games will be interesting, as far as which QBs play how much.

-- Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones had hip replacement surgery, will be at training camp for the start of another football season. We hope he is feeling better.

-- Cole Hamels can be traded to nine teams without his consent: both NYC teams, Dodgers, Cubs, Braves, Cardinals, Padres, Nationals and Rangers.

-- Troy Tulowitzki would have become a 10-nd-5 man next year, so he could have vetoed trades at that point, which is why he got traded this year.

-- Sonny Gray blanked the Dodgers 2-0 last night; he is very, very good.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Looking back at my Las Vegas trip

13) Las Vegas is an assembly line of fun; it never stops; it just pauses for a while and different people get on and off. My trip this time was among the best I've had, for a variety of reasons. There is an awful lot to do there, for sure-- you need more than 24 hours a day there, or at least a vacation after the vacation to catch up on sleep. .

12) Best sportsbook in Las Vegas is at the Westgate Hotel on Paradise; good chairs, most every game on TV (Dodgers are blacked out in Las Vegas, for whatever reason), tons of wagering options and a very good deli in the back. They're re-doing it now and will supposedly have skyboxes when work is finished (in time for footballl season?)

11) Don't be this guy: There was a guy there who must've bet a ton of games; every time a baserunner on one of his teams was going to have a close play on the bases, he yelled and I mean yelled, "HIT THE DIRT!!!!" It was funny for about five minutes.

10) In 'n Out remains America's finest fast food; what a gold mine those places are. Best milkshake I've ever had.

9) For first time I can remember, gas is 18-20 cents a gallon more expensive in Las Vegas than here in beautiful downtown Colonie. $3.20 or so a gallon there.

8) Adidas put on a great AAU tournament downtown at the spacious Cashman Center, where seven games were played at a time under one roof. Great fun; got to see kids from west of Mississippi play each other- there were a few teams from the east, but not a lot. Saw a team from Mississippi play a team from Oakland-- good stuff.

7) Met some college coaches, all of whom were polite/cordial, even though some of them were probably wondering who the hell I was. Bobby Hurley is a good guy, but he looks weird in Arizona State colors. Same for Ben Howland and Mississippi State.

6) I've told this story here before but it bears repeating: last summer, I'm watchng a game at Bishop Gorman HS, two very good teams playing. One coach takes his cell phone out of his pocket during the game, looks at it, then turns to the two people sitting right in front of me and says.........

"If you text me one more time, I'll never put him in!!!"

Welcome to modern coaching; it can be an insane world out there.

5) Listened to Jim Boeheim and St Joe's coach Phil Martelli discuss Boeheim's son and daughter playing AAU ball- they're teenagers from what I can tell. Their conversation drifted into 100% basketball X's and O's, as well as recruiting stuff, ehich was oddly reassuring. Two veteran coaches talking about what they love-- basketball.

4) Stayed at the SLS hotel (the old Sahara) this time; it has been redone and is kind of fancy, but I'm not a fancy guy. I wear sneakers and golf shirts, but SLS does have a 24-hour coffee shop, a 24-hour gift shop and a good sports bar by the sportsbook, though not really enough room to sit and watch the ballgames.

More of a young crowd, so the place is lively; they have concerts by their pool on the weekends which are very popular. I'd recommend SLS to younger visitors.

3) My room was amazingly small, but well organized; great walk-in shower, way big enough, but very little closet/drawer space. All in all, I liked the room and I spend a lot of time in the room, since I'm write this fine article there every night.

2) Had to ban myself from video poker; machines at SLS aren't nearly as loose as at South Point or even Planet Hollywood. Off-strip places are better to gamble at.

1) Talked for two hours to a 90-year old former bookie/radio talk show host named Danny who had a ton of interesting stories and he hit a 3-team parlay while we were sitting there. He told me he booked games in LA for 20 years, he was married to a former centerfold for ten years ("Boy, could she spend money!!!") and was also a pilot in the service back in the day.

Now this is Vegas, so I have no idea if any of it was true, but it was fun to listen to.

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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bets

Lookahead spot

The Toronto Argonauts have been wandering the CFL landscape for six weeks now, including this Monday’s road trip to Hamilton to play the rival Ti-Cats.

Thanks to the Pan Am Games taking over the Rogers Centre for the past month, the Argos play their first five games away from home, starting with a “home” game in Fort McMurray, Alberta against the Eskimos in Week 1 then trips to Saskatchewan, Calgary, and British Columbia.

Road-weary Toronto wraps this grueling stretch of sked in Hamilton, with the welcoming domed confines of the “Sky Dome” just one week away. The Argonauts have been a solid wager, covering in each of those first four games, but could get caught looking ahead to a long-awaited home opener versus the Rough Riders the following Saturday. Books have Toronto set as a 4-point pup in Hamilton this Monday.

Letdown spot

The Alabama Crimson Tide aren’t wasting any time getting into the college football playoff mix, facing Wisconsin inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in Week 1 of the season. Books have the Tide set as 10.5-point favorites for that opener and also have Alabama listed as early 9.5-point chalk hosting Ole Miss in Week 3. Sandwiched between these monster matchups is a “cake walk” versus Middle Tennessee in Week 2.

The Blue Raiders are nothing more than guinea pigs for Nick Saban’s squad – an opportunity to fine tune what didn’t work in Week 1 and try some new things out before Week 2. Middle Tennessee is one of the better C-USA programs but will be getting a boatload of points against the SEC super power.

With the Tide in letdown mode after Wisconsin (and in a lookahead to a revenge spot against Mississippi) – and not wanting to reveal too much of the playbook before facing the Rebels – Alabama could fall short of this lofty number. The Tide are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.

Schedule spot

The Cleveland Indians are looking to get away from home – and not for the usual reasons people want to leave Cleveland. The Tribe are mired in a nasty losing skid, dropping five in a row inside Progressive Field as of Tuesday. The Indians are currently hosting the Royals but must have their bags packed for a West Coast run starting Thursday.

Following a series finale with Kansas City Wednesday, Cleveland flies overnight to Oakland for four games with the Athletics then a three-game set with the Angels to round out the trip.

The Indians have actually been a solid wager away from Cleveland this season, with a 26-22 record as visitors – earning +3.52 units while burning up -23.14 units at home. The Tribe have a collective 3.46 ERA on the road - fourth lowest in the bigs. That pitching performance puffs up to 4.46 at home.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 29


Colorado @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
July 29, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Butler) 11.816
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 15,503
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-260
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-260); N/A

Milwaukee @ San Francisco

Game 903-904
July 29, 2015 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Fiers) 15.312
San Francisco
(Peavy) 16.744
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-130); Under

Washington @ Miami

Game 905-906
July 29, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Fister) 15.972
Miami
(Koehler) 14.283
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-105); Over

San Diego @ NY Mets

Game 907-908
July 29, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 15.676
NY Mets
(Colon) 13.214
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

Cincinnati @ St. Louis

Game 909-910
July 29, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(DeSclafani) 14.186
St. Louis
(Lackey) 15.533
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-175); Over

Detroit @ Tampa Bay

Game 911-912
July 29, 2015 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlander) 12.809
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-165); Over

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 913-914
July 29, 2015 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Guthrie) 17.331
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+140); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Boston

Game 915-916
July 29, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 18.401
Boston
(Porcello) 16.822
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+105); Under

NY Yankees @ Texas

Game 917-918
July 29, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 15.413
Texas
(Lewis) 16.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+130); Over

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 919-920
July 29, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 17.331
Houston
(McCullers) 15.839
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+100); Over

Pittsburgh @ Minnesota

Game 921-922
July 29, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 17.453
Minnesota
(Santana) 13.248
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-125); Under

Arizona @ Seattle

Game 923-924
July 29, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 13.921
Seattle
(Hernandez) 17.066
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-180
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-180); Under

Philadelphia @ Toronto

Game 925-926
July 29, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Williams) 16.670
Toronto
(Dickey) 15.518
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-260
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+220); Under

Atlanta @ Baltimore

Game 927-928
July 29, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 16.008
Baltimore
(Tillman) 15.197
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-180
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+160); Under

Oakland @ LA Dodgers

Game 929-930
July 29, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Chavez) 13.214
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 17.202
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-300
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-300); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 29

National League
Padres @ Mets
Ross is 3-1, 2.79 in his last seven starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Colon is 0-5, 5.55 in his last six starts; five of the six stayed under.

Padres won four of last six games with New York; three of last four series games went over total. San Diego is 7-4 in last 11 games; their last five stayed under the total. Mets won last three games, allowing four runs.

Nationals @ Marlins
Fister is 0-3, 5.73 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Koehler is 4-2, 2.77 in his last six starts (under 5-0-1).

Washington lost five of last seven games with Miami; four of last six in series went over total. Nationals lost seven of last ten games; over is 5-2-1 in the last eight . Marlins won seven of their last eight at home.

Rockies @ Cubs
Butler is 1-1, 4.61 in his last five starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Lester is 1-0, 1.26 in his last two starts; under is 8-0-1 in his last nine.

Cubs are 3-6 in last nine games overall, 6-3 in its last nine games with Colorado (over 6-2 in last eight). Rockies are 4-6 in their last ten games (over 6-2-1 in last nine).

Reds @ Cardinals
DeSclafani is 0-3, 6.11 in his last six starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Lackey is 3-0, 1.40 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Cincinnati lost five of last seven games with St Louis; last four series games stayed under. Reds lost four of last six games; three of last four stayed under. St Louis won six of last eight games; under is 6-0-1 in last seven.

Brewers @ Giants
Fiers is 1-1, 5.00 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Peavy is 2-4, 5.13 in his six starts (over 4-2).

SF won 12 of its last 14 games overall. Brewers lost five of last seven games; they scored seven runs in last four games- under is 4-0-1 in their last five. Giants won seven of last eight games with Milwaukee; over is 3-2-1 in their last six games overall.

American League
Tigers @ Rays
Verlander is 0-3, 6.08 in his last six starts; seven of his last eight went over. Detroit lost his last eight starts overall.
Archer is 0-1, 2.08 in his last two starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight.
Detroit lost 11 of its last 15 games; four of its last six games stayed under total. Tigers lost eight of last 11 games with Tampa Bay- six of last nine series games went over. Rays won three of last five; under is 5-2-3 in their last ten.

White Sox @ Red Sox
Quintana is 2-2, 2.52 in his last five starts; three of his last four went under.

Porcello is 1-1, 3.00 in his last three starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine.

White Sox won their last six games, but they're 5-7 in last 12 games with Boston, which lost ten of last 12 games overall-- over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Four of last five series games went over the total.

Royals @ Indians
Guthrie is 1-1, 4.62 in his last four starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Kluber is 2-2, 3.38 in his last four starts; five of his last seven stayed under.

Royals won eight of last 11 games overall (under 6-1-1 last eight). Indians lost last six games, outscored 37-10; seven of their last ten games went over. Over is 8-3-1 in last 12 series games.

Bronx @ Rangers
Tanaka is 3-0, 3.22 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Lewis is 2-0, 2.40 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.

Bronx won ten of last 12 games (five of last six went over); they lost four of last six games with Texas, allowing 40 runs (under 8-4 in last 12). Rangers lost last three games, outscored 40-14 (over 7-3 in last ten).

Angels @ Astros
Richards is 2-2, 2.40 in his last four starts; five of his last seven went under.

McCullers is 1-1, 2.79 in his last five starts (over 2-0-1 in last three).

Angels won three of last five games with Houston; seven of last ten series games stayed under. Halos lost four of last five games overall; eight of their last ten away games went over total. Astros won six of last eight games; four of their last six stayed under total.

Interleague
Phillies @ Blue Jays
Williams is 0-3, 8.59 in his last five starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Dickey is 1-1, 2.11 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Philly lost eight of last nine games with Toronto; three of last four went over total. Phils are 9-1 in their last ten games overall (under 4-1-1 in last six). Blue Jays lost three of last four games- three of the four went over

Braves @ Orioles
Foltynewicz is making first start since June 14; he is 0-0, 9.19 in his last three starts, all of which went over total.

Tillman is 2-0, 1.38 in his last five starts, all of which stayed under.

Atlanta lost five of last six games with Baltimore; four of last five stayed under. Braves lost five of last six games overall- under is 8-2-1 in their last eleven. Orioles won last four games, allowing seven runs; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Pirates @ Twins
Former Twin Liriano is 2-0, 1.95 in his last five starts; three of his last four starts went over the total.

Santana is 2-0, 0.00 (15.2 IP) in his last two starts; three of his last four starts stayed under the total.

Pirates lost seven of last 11 games with Minnesota; seven of last ten in series went over total. Pittsburgh won four of last five games overall (over 4-1). Twins lost seven of last nine games; last four went over total.

A's @ Dodgers
Chavez is 1-4, 5.19 in his last five starts; seven of his last eight went over.

Kershaw is 3-0, 0.00 (26 IP) in his last three starts; his last six stayed under.

A's won eight of last ten games against the Dodgers; last five went under the total. Oakland lost four of last five games, scoring 11 runs (under 4-1). LA lost five of last eight games; five of their last six home games stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Mariners
Corbin is 0-3, 3.71 in his last three starts, which all stayed under.

Hernandez is 2-1, 1.36 in his last five starts; five of his last seven went under.

Arizona won five of last six games overall-- under is 6-3-1 in their last ten. Seattle lost three of last four games; six of its last eight went over the total. D'backs won fourof last five games with Seattle; over is 3-0-1 in last four.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Colo-Chi-- Butler 6-6; Lester 10-10
Mil-SF-- Fiers 11-9; Peavy 2-4
Wsh-Mia-- Fister 4-9; Koehler 10-8
Cin-StL-- DeSclafani 9-10; Lackey 12-8
SD-NY--- Ross 10-11; Colon 9-10

Det-TB-- Verlander 0-7; Archer 12-9
CWS-Bos-- Quintana 8-10; Porcello 9-10
KC-Clev-- Guthrie 12-7; Kluber 6-15
NY-Tex-- Tanaka 10-3; Lewis 10-10
LA-Hst-- Richards 11-7; McCullers 6-6

Phil-Tor-- Williams 5-10; Dickey 8-12
Atl-Balt-- Foltynewicz 4-5; Tilllman 10-9
Pitt-Min-- Liriano 9-10; Santana 3-1
A's-LA-- Chavez 5-12; Kershaw 11-9
Ariz-Sea-- Corbin 1-3; Hernandez 13-7

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Colo-Chi-- Butler 6-13; Lester 8-20
Mil-SF-- Fiers 1-20; Peavy 2-6
Wsh-Mia-- Fister 4-13; Koehler 4-18
Cin-StL-- DeSclafani 4-19; Lackey 4-20
SD-NY--- Ross 5-21; Colon 5-19

Det-TB-- Verlander 3-7; Archer 5-21
CWS-Bos-- Quintana 11-18 (6 of last 7); Porcello 4-19
KC-Clev-- Guthrie 3-19; Kluber 10-21
NY-Tex-- Tanaka 3-13; Lewis 4-20
LA-Hst-- Richards 2-18; McCullers 2-12

Phil-Tor-- Williams 6-15; Dickey 4-20
Atl-Balt-- Foltynewicz 5-9; Tilllman 3-19
Pitt-Min-- Liriano 2-19; Santana 0-4
A's-LA-- Chavez 4-17; Kershaw 4-20
Ariz-Sea-- Corbin 0-4; Hernandez 5-20

Umpires
Col-Chi-- Six of last eight HGibson games went over.
Wsh-Mia-- Five of last six May games stayed under.
SD-NY-- 11 of 16 Scott games went over the total.
Cin-StL-- Six of last nine Muchlinski games stayed under.
Mil-SF-- Seven of last nine Cuzzi games stayed under.

KC-Clev-- Favorites won three of four Woodring games.
Det-TB-- Underdogs won three of last five Blakney games.
Chi-Bos-- Last three Johnson games stayed under total.
NY-Tex-- Favorites won six of last seven Baker games.
LA-Hst-- Eight of last ten GGibson games stayed under.

Pitt-Minn--- Underdogs won six of last eight Hoberg games; over is 3-0-1 in his last four games.
Atl-Balt-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Wolf games.
Phil-Tor-- Home side won last four Reyburn games.
Az-Sea--Last three Hallion games stayed under the total.
A's-LA-- Five of last seven Knight games stayed under.

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MLB

Wednesday, July 29

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City's last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games

12:10 PM
DETROIT vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Detroit's last 25 games
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit

1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MINNESOTA
Pittsburgh is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

2:20 PM
COLORADO vs. CHI CUBS
Colorado is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Colorado

3:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. SEATTLE
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games

3:45 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:07 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Boston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Mets's last 16 games at home

8:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Texas is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games

8:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games

10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Oakland


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MLB

Wednesday, July 29


Exit Papelbon, enter Giles as Phillies' closer

TORONTO -- With Jonathan Papelbon finally getting his wish and moving out of Philadelphia, the Phillies handed the closer role to Ken Giles.

The 24-year-old right-hander was up to the task Tuesday, retiring three batters after allowing a leadoff single in the ninth. He closed out a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to pick up his first save of the season and the second of his career. He had one save last season.

Papelbon was traded to the Washington Nationals for right-hander Nick Pivetta, who was pitching in Double-A.

Giles will have to be good to replace Papelbon, who was 17-for-17 in save chances with a 1.59 ERA in 37 outings this season.


Marlins lose Alvarez for season

MIAMI -- Tuesday was indicative of the Miami Marlins' entire 2015 season.

They activated All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon off the disabled list but also announced that a 2014 All-Star has been lost for the season.

Right-hander Henderson Alvarez, who pitched a no-hitter in 2013 and made the All-Star Game last season, had shoulder surgery on Tuesday.

So much had been expected of Alvarez this season. Yet, he finished his year with an 0-4 record and a bloated 6.45 ERA. He has not pitched since May 22, and Marlins manager Dan Jennings would not say if Alvarez would be ready for spring training.


Red Sox CF Betts leaves game with injury

BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts left Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning with a possible concussion suffered when he fell over the wall trying to make a catch.

Chicago first baseman Jose Abreu hit a ball that Betts caught on the field. Betts then ran into the right-field wall and tumbled into Boston's bullpen. He fell backward, and the ball fell out of his glove when he hit the ground hard.

Abreu was initially called out, but the White Sox challenged the play and it was overturned and ruled a home run. It was a two-run shot that gave Chicago a 7-2 lead.

Betts was being evaluated for a possible concussion.

He was replaced by Rusney Castillo.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 29

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COLORADO (43 - 55) at CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 47) - 2:20 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 109-151 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-88 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 211-284 (-80.6 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 109-151 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-41 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-64 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1439-1600 (-284.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 770-750 (-172.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1382-1513 (-259.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1055-1192 (-221.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-25 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 209-183 (-49.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

EDDIE BUTLER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON LESTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
LESTER is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.77 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (44 - 57) at SAN FRANCISCO (55 - 45) - 3:45 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 59-86 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-48 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 155-124 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-40 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 155-124 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-18 (+20.8 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 41-35 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-24 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in July games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
PEAVY is 16-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 15-24 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FIERS is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PEAVY is 4-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 5-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-3. (+5.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (52 - 46) at MIAMI (42 - 58) - 7:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 151-221 (-51.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-20 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-21 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FISTER is 1-8 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 364-413 (+45.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KOEHLER is 7-1 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 27-11 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 42-58 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-2 (+4.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. MIAMI since 1997
FISTER is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.14 and a WHIP of 0.760.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KOEHLER is 3-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 3-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.4 units)

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SAN DIEGO (47 - 53) at NY METS (52 - 48) - 7:10 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 20-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-60 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 131-131 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-16 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 42-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 35-16 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 30-12 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 26-6 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 21-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 30-13 (+16.1 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.
NY METS are 28-39 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLON is 85-75 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 74-64 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. NY METS since 1997
ROSS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
COLON is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (44 - 54) at ST LOUIS (64 - 36) - 8:15 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 44-54 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-81 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-54 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-36 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-14 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-36 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-25 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-23 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 68-43 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 32-12 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 32-12 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 514-583 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-2 (+3.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LACKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LACKEY is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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DETROIT (48 - 52) at TAMPA BAY (51 - 51) - 12:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 138-127 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-43 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 22-29 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
VERLANDER is 0-7 (-7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 11-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 12-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 128-136 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-28 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 62-72 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-20 (-10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 63-73 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-81 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-101 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-20 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VERLANDER is 6-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.6 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. DETROIT since 1997
ARCHER is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (61 - 38) at CLEVELAND (45 - 54) - 12:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 61-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-20 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-8 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-15 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-11 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 61-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-21 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-25 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-19 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-17 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-19 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 33-21 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 17-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 33-20 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 12-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 45-54 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-32 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-28 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-54 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-19 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KLUBER is 6-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 0-9 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 5-15 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-4 (+3.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 5-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.442.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+4.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 4-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 6-6 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (48 - 50) at BOSTON (44 - 57) - 7:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
QUINTANA is 18-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-80 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 541-572 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 377-375 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 112-91 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 44-57 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 12-29 (-21.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-26 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 18-29 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-51 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 29-38 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 31-44 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-54 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. BOSTON since 1997
QUINTANA is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.27 and a WHIP of 0.656.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 9-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 12-7 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (57 - 42) at TEXAS (47 - 52) - 8:05 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 47-52 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 44-48 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 36-35 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 31-29 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 26-18 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 57-42 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 16-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
NY YANKEES are 52-37 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 35-21 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 16-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 1-9 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games in July games this season.
TEXAS is 29-48 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-27 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-34 (-19.9 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+2.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

COLBY LEWIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LEWIS is 4-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.317.
His team's record is 5-3 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (55 - 44) at HOUSTON (56 - 45) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. LANCE MCCULLERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 56-45 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 34-17 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 60-58 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-39 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 38-28 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 35-24 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 32-23 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 153-111 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 773-751 (+70.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 144-106 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-29 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 552-532 (+50.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
RICHARDS is 30-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 24-10 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-5 (+1.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 4-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MCCULLERS is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (58 - 41) at MINNESOTA (52 - 47) - 1:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 257-492 (-105.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 111-246 (-74.2 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.
MINNESOTA is 52-47 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-22 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-47 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-20 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 17-5 (+13.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 9-1 (+8.3 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)
PITTSBURGH is 243-187 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-6 (+13.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-21 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 241-186 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 195-152 (+32.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-20 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SANTANA is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 2.064.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (48 - 51) at SEATTLE (46 - 55) - 3:40 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 112-149 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-149 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-66 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 46-55 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-30 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 12-17 (-9.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 6-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-54 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 29-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 7-12 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 19-24 (-19.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (38 - 63) at TORONTO (50 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-108 (-37.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+2.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. TORONTO since 1997
WILLIAMS is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DICKEY is 4-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

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ATLANTA (46 - 54) at BALTIMORE (50 - 49) - 7:05 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (45 - 56) at LA DODGERS (56 - 45) - 10:10 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 45-56 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-47 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 43-54 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 86-80 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
OAKLAND is 18-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 7-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHAVEZ is 5-12 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 73-39 (+20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 56-45 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-26 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 230-237 (-57.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 56-45 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.66 and a WHIP of 0.878.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 29


Verlander hasn't been this big a dog since 2010

It seems like a lifetime ago when Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander was named the American League MVP and Cy Young award winner in the same season and while he has shown glimpses of his former self, he is clearly not the pitcher he once was.

That is highlighted by the fact that he is currently listed as a +156 road dog for Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay Rays and their ace Chris Archer.

It is the biggest dog Verlander has been since an Aug. 17, 2010.

On that date Verlander was matched up against then New York Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia at Yankee Stadium.

If we dig further, between that start in August 2010 and 2014, Verlander was listed as a dog just 10 times. In 2015 alone, he has been listed as a dog five times.

Additionally, the Tigers have lost all seven of Verlander's starts this season and are 1-10 in his last 11 starts against the American League East.


Under bets on mini streak in Hallion's games

Under wagers have gone 4-0 in the last four games that umpire Tom Hallion has been tasked with calling balls and strikes. Hallion is scheduled to work the plate in Seattle as the Mariners host the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon.

Hallion takes an Over/Under record of 8-7 in 16 games umpiring behind home plate this season. There has been an average of 9.1 runs scored per game.

The Mariners, who are expected to start Felix Hernandez, are presently -185 while the Diamondbacks are +170 dogs with Patrick Corbin slated to start.


Strong hitters wind at Target Field

Left-handed hitters will like the way the wind is blowing at Target Field Wednesday afternoon when the Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates.

There will be a very strong 20 mile per hour wind gusting out to right field during today's game.

The Pirates lefty Francisco Liriano (2.91 ERA, 9-7 O/U)and the Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (2.60 ERA, 1-3 O/U) are the pitchers who will have to contend with the wind. The Twins are currently +118 home dogs, with a total of 7.5.


Pitchers wind at Wrigley Field Wednesday

Pitchers could be given a hand by the wind when the Colorado Rockies visit the Chicago Cubs Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

There will be a strong 13 mile per hour wind blowing in from left field during the game.

The pitchers who could benefit are Rockies right-hander Eddie Butler (4.77 ERA, 4-6 O/U) and Cubs lefty Jon Lester (3.32 ERA, 5-13 O/U). The Cubs are currently big -265 favorites with and the total is currently off the board.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 29

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Game of the Day: Angels at Astros
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Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros (-117, 7.5)

The Los Angeles Angels hope to have reigning American League MVP Mike Trout back in the lineup Wednesday when they visit the Houston Astros in the middle contest of their key three-game series. Trout, who leads the major leagues with 31 home runs and is hitting .315 with 64 RBIs, injured his wrist while trying to make a diving catch Sunday and did not play Tuesday, when Houston prevailed 10-5 to move into a virtual tie with Los Angeles atop the AL West.

"Don't anticipate anything, but we'll wait for the results," Angels manager Mike Scioscia told reporters about Trout's MRI, which was taken Tuesday. "It looks like it's moving in the right direction. He finished (Sunday's) game fine. Hit a grand slam after it actually ... it was a little stiff yesterday, feels better today, but just not quite where it needs to be." Houston is 7-3 since the All-Star break and is riding red-hot Jose Altuve, who is batting .405 during that span and is 10-for-23 in his last five games after going 3-for-5 with a career-high five RBIs on Tuesday. Rookie shortstop Carlos Correa is also swinging a hot bat as he is hitting .394 with two home runs and nine RBIs since the break for the Astros, who have won five straight at home and 10 of their last 11 at Minute Maid Park. Los Angeles' Garrett Richards is 1-1 in two starts against Houston this season and opposes Lance McCullers, who is winless in his last three turns.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ESPN, FSN West (Los Angeles), ROOT (Houston)

LINE HISTORY: The Astros opened -113 but now sit -117. The total opened at 7.5.

INJURY REPORT: Angels - CF Mike Trout (Questionable, wrist).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Garrett Richards (10-7, 3.25 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers (4-3, 2.60)

Richards allowed three runs, four hits and three walks in eight innings of a 3-0 loss to Minnesota on Thursday - the fourth time in the last five starts he's pitched at least 7 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old California native is 4-5 with a 4.73 ERA in nine road outings, including a 4-3 loss in Houston on April 18 in his first start of the season when he permitted four runs (three earned), five hits and four walks in five innings. Richards is 5-2 with a 3.50 ERA in 11 games (eight starts) versus the Astros.

McCullers received a no-decision after yielding two runs, six hits and three walks in five innings of a 5-4 victory over Boston on Thursday. The 21-year-old Floridian, who has a .209 batting average against, is 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 35 innings over six home starts this season. McCullers picked up a no-decision in his only appearance against Los Angeles - a 2-1 loss at Angel Stadium on June 24 when he allowed one run, four hits and struck out six in six innings.

TRENDS:

* Angels are 1-6 in the last seven meetings in Houston.
* Angels are 1-4 in their last five overall.
* Astros are 6-1 in their last seven games as a favorite.
* Under is 8-2 in Astros last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-four percent of users are backing the Astros.


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[RS170]

Hey Udog---Tribe is in complete freefall right now--total chaos--could get ugly. Just hope it doesn't cause Francona to get fired. Problem is Shapiro and Antonetti--if those two guys were half as smart as they think they are, we'd be in pretty good shape.