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Preview: Cubs (54-47) at Brewers (44-59)
Game: 2
Venue: Miller Park
Date: July 31, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

Now that Carlos Gomez has finally been traded, there's a good chance the Milwaukee Brewers' offensive woes could linger for at least one more night with Jason Hammel set to face them.

Trying to record his first victory in almost eight weeks for the visiting Chicago Cubs, Hammel looks to remain undefeated against the reeling Brewers on Friday night.

A day after a proposed deal that had Gomez headed to the New York Mets fell through, the All-Star center fielder and right-hander Mike Fiers were sent to AL West-leading Houston on Thursday for four prospects.

"I know (the Brewers are) trying to rebuild, and if they trade me, they can get a lot of good prospects," Gomez told MLB's official website.

Having traded veteran slugger Aramis Ramirez earlier this month, Milwaukee (44-59) has totaled 19 runs and posted a .279 on-base percentage while losing seven of the last nine. Gerardo Parra is batting .460 during a career-high 14-game hitting streak but trade rumors continue to persist leading up to Friday afternoon's deadline.

After managing six hits for a second consecutive contest in Thursday's 5-2 series-opening defeat, the Brewers don't expect to have an easy time opposite Hammel (5-5, 3.20 ERA) - 6-0 with a 2.25 ERA in eight starts against them.

Though the right-hander has a 3.46 ERA while going 1-0 against Milwaukee this season, he earned that victory by yielding two runs and striking out eight in seven innings of a 7-6 win at Miller Park on May 8.

Hammel, however, is 0-3 with a 4.10 ERA and has received 11 runs of support in eight starts since winning at Washington on June 6. He'll try to rebound from giving up a season-high six runs and eight hits in 3 2-3 innings of an 11-5 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.

"My role (Sunday) was just garbage, unacceptable," Hammel said.

Teammate Anthony Rizzo was 5 for 38 with one home run in his previous 10 games but went 3 for 4 and belted a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning Thursday.

'The whole night, it wasn't going our way,' Chicago manager Joe Maddon, whose team scored all its runs in the final two innings. 'But I liked the way we worked."

Rizzo is batting .429 with six home runs and 15 RBIs in during a 13-game hitting streak against Milwaukee.

Dexter Fowler has batted .388 and drawn 16 walks while reaching base safely in 14 consecutive contests.

Two games out of the NL's final wild-card spot, Chicago (54-47) is trying to win three in a row for the first time since sweeping the Mets at Citi Field from June 30-July 2.

The Cubs will get their first look at Taylor Jungmann (5-2, 2.14), who has allowed two or fewer runs in all but one of nine starts since making his major league debut June 9. However, he was hardly satisfied after yielding a pair of first-inning runs and striking out seven but walking four while throwing a season-high 107 pitches over six in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Arizona.

'It was just a frustrating outing," said the right-hander, who has walked 19 in 59 innings.

Parra is batting .360 (9 for 25) when facing Hammel, but Jean Segura is 1 for his last 9 and Ryan Braun is hitless in his last six at-bats against him.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Cubs at Brewers
Thu, Jul 30 Final 5 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Cubs at Brewers
Fri, Jul 31 - 8:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Cubs at Brewers
Sat, Aug 1 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 4
Cubs at Brewers
Sun, Aug 2 - 2:10PM EDT

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Preview: Mariners (46-57) at Twins (53-48)
Game: 2
Venue: Target Field
Date: July 31, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said he has "every intention" of making a deal before his club takes the field Friday night.

Twins fans can only hope that will be the case for the surprising club, which will again be without Trevor Plouffe when it continues a four-game home series with the Seattle Mariners.

Minnesota (53-48) holds the AL's second wild card in a crowded race, though it has yet to make a move with glaring needs at shortstop and in the bullpen. The Twins have been one of the biggest stories in baseball after four straight seasons with at least 92 defeats, and Ryan intends to bolster the team by the deadline.

They won't have Plouffe, who was placed on the paternity list after the birth of his son Teddy and missed Thursday's 9-5 victory in the series opener. He is not expected to return until Saturday, when he can add to his 55 RBIs - tied for second on the club.

Seattle (46-57) is expected to get Robinson Cano back in the lineup as the designated hitter after the second baseman sat out the last two games with an abdominal strain. Brad Miller and Chris Taylor each started at second in his absence.

"This will be two days of rest and we'll see how it goes from there," Cano told MLB's official website. He's batting .381 with five homers and 12 RBIs in his last 11 games.

Logan Morrison, in a 4-for-34 slump, is day to day after being out of Thursday's lineup with a bruised left thumb.

The Mariners got two new players after trading Dustin Ackley to the New York Yankees on Thursday for right-hander Jose Ramirez and outfielder Ramon Flores, though both were sent to the minors.

Twins star Joe Mauer has a .340 average in an 11-game hitting streak after he had an RBI single in five at-bats. Eddie Rosario is 11 for 21 over his past five games after driving in three runs and falling a single short of the cycle Thursday, when the club ended a four-game slide.

"After you go through these last four days, any win is good," manager Paul Molitor said. "It kind of lightens the mood a little bit."

Rosario will get his first look at Seattle starter Taijuan Walker (7-7, 5.03 ERA), who has never faced the Twins. Walker is 0-1 with an 8.02 ERA in his last four outings after registering a 1.67 ERA in a five-start win streak.

The right-hander was charged with four runs in six innings in Sunday's 6-5, 10-inning win over Toronto. His 5.84 road ERA is one of baseball's worst marks.

Walker will be opposed by Tommy Milone (5-2, 3.58), who has allowed 11 runs in 8 2-3 innings since the All-Star break following a six-start stretch in which he was 3-0 with a 1.62 ERA.

The left-hander is 3-4 with a 3.48 ERA in nine starts against the Mariners. Franklin Gutierrez is 5 for 11 with a homer and two doubles against him, but other Seattle hitters haven't fared as well. Mark Trumbo is 2 for 18 with eight strikeouts versus Milone, Nelson Cruz is 3 for 16, Austin Jackson is 1 for 10 and Cano is 1 for 8.

Cruz, however, is hitting an AL-best .376 off lefties.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Mariners at Twins
Thu, Jul 30 Final 5 to 9
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Mariners at Twins
Fri, Jul 31 - 8:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Mariners at Twins
Sat, Aug 1 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 4
Mariners at Twins
Sun, Aug 2 - 2:10PM EDT

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Preview: Diamondbacks (49-51) at Astros (58-45)
Game: 1
Venue: Minute Maid Park
Date: July 31, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

The Houston Astros stocked their farm system as they painfully endured their three worst seasons in franchise history.

With an abundance of young talent, they added some veteran flair to their roster Thursday.

Houston looks to continue its push toward its first playoff berth in 10 years Friday night against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Astros (57-45) had a .333 winning percentage from 2011-2013, losing 106-plus games each season. Last year wasn't much better at 70-92, but now they're reaping the benefits from high draft picks Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers and Carlos Correa.

Leading the Los Angeles Angels by two games in the AL West after sweeping them in three games, the Astros have staked their claim as contenders at the trade deadline for the first time in recent memory. Last week they acquired Scott Kazmir from Oakland, and Thursday they sent four prospects to Milwaukee for outfielder Carlos Gomez and right-hander Mike Fiers.

Gomez, a two-time All-Star signed through next season, has been limited to 74 games by injuries, but is still batting .262 with eight home runs and 20 doubles. Fiers is 5-9 with a 3.89 ERA and isn't a free agent until after 2019.

Both are expected to be in uniform.

"To be able to bring a player like Carlos Gomez into our organization in the prime of his career to complement a lot of great players we have out there right now means we're serious about doing some damage this year, and in the years to come," general manager Jeff Luhnow told MLB's official website.

Jason Castro hit a three-run walkoff homer with two outs in the ninth and Kazmir gave up three hits over 7 2-3 innings in Thursday's 3-0 win.

Arizona (49-51) has won a season high-tying five straight, also accomplished May 18-22. Its starting pitchers have posted a 1.64 ERA during this surge, and the team had 16 runs and 27 hits in its last two victories at Seattle.

Jake Lamb is 7 for 17 during the winning streak while Paul Goldschmidt is 7 for 18 with five walks. Goldschmidt has seven doubles and two homers during a 12-game hitting streak against Houston.

The Diamondbacks haven't won six in a row since a nine-game run Aug. 23-31, 2011.

Houston's Scott Feldman (4-5, 4.54 ERA) comes off his best start of the year, limiting Kansas City to one run and four hits over 7 2-3 innings, though he didn't record a decision in the 2-1 loss Saturday. He had given up four runs over 5 2-3 innings in a 7-6 loss to Texas a week earlier in his first start since undergoing knee surgery.

"I've been out for so long it felt like I was starting over almost, building my way back up," Feldman said of the procedure that had sidelined him since May 26. "I felt pretty good when I got activated. Hopefully I can build off of this one and try to continue to pitch deeper into games."

Feldman is 0-1 with a 3.97 ERA in four starts against Arizona.

The Diamondbacks counter with Rubby De La Rosa (8-5, 4.52), who is looking to win a third straight start for the first time in his career after two of his best outings of the season. He limited Miami and Milwaukee to a combined one run and nine hits over 15 innings.

He's given up 13 home runs in 55 1-3 road innings compared to nine over 70 at home, however. The Astros lead the majors with 141 home runs, and De La Rosa was trounced in two previous starts against them, allowing 11 runs over 8 2-3 innings.

Houston won three of four meetings last year.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Diamondbacks at Astros
Fri, Jul 31 - 8:10PM EDT

GAME 2
Diamondbacks at Astros
Sat, Aug 1 - 7:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Diamondbacks at Astros
Sun, Aug 2 - 2:10PM EDT

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Preview: Rockies (43-57) at Cardinals (65-37)
Game: 2
Venue: Busch Stadium
Date: July 31, 2015 8:15 PM EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown a knack for winning while short-handed throughout much of this season, and their first game without Matt Holliday was no different.

The Cardinals will try to build on a stunning victory and extend their home dominance over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

St. Louis (65-37) has forged the best record in the majors despite missing top pitcher Adam Wainwright and first baseman Matt Adams for much of this season. The Cardinals have also endured pitcher Lance Lynn's stint on the disabled list and put Holliday there for the second time this season Thursday because of a strained right quad.

St. Louis, though, rallied with Jhonny Peralta's two-run single and Greg Garcia's bases-loaded walk in the ninth for a 9-8 victory. Matt Carpenter went 4 for 5 with a pair of homers in his return to the leadoff spot, where he's batting .370 with six homers in 22 games. He hit .225 with six homers in 69 games in the No. 2 spot.

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't comfortable there," Carpenter said. "It's not to say that I can't hit in other positions. Today might have bought myself a couple of more games there."

Brandon Moss was 0 for 2 in his Cardinals debut after entering the game in the sixth inning. St. Louis picked up Moss in a trade with Cleveland on Thursday with the hope he can help make up for Holliday's absence.

Moss had 15 homers - more than anyone on the Cardinals roster - and 50 RBIs in 94 games for Cleveland.

If he makes his first start for St. Louis, Moss will try to lead his new club to its 16th win in the last 19 home games against the Rockies (43-57). Colorado's defeat Thursday was its 17th in its last 22 road contests, and closer John Axford blew his fourth consecutive save attempt.

Axford, who has allowed eight runs in 3 2-3 innings in his last five games, converted 16 of 17 chances while logging a 2.36 ERA in his first 29 appearances for the Rockies.

"He was almost perfect for most of the season, had a tough week or so," manager Walt Weiss said. "Physically he's fine. . Just the command, particularly with the fastball. I think he struggled throwing strikes with that pitch."

Michael Wacha (11-4, 3.27 ERA) will try to deliver another win over Colorado after his most effective outing in his past three games. The right-hander, though, also took his first loss in five starts Sunday - a 3-2 defeat to Atlanta - after allowing three runs in six innings.

Wacha, who had given up a combined 10 runs in 11 innings in his previous two games, is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA in his two starts against Colorado. He allowed four runs in 6 2-3 innings in a 4-3 defeat in Denver on June 9.

Kyle Kendrick (4-11, 6.33) has given up a combined 12 runs in 9 1-3 innings in his past two starts but was the beneficiary of an offensive outburst Sunday in Colorado's 17-7 win over Cincinnati as he allowed six runs in five innings.

Kendrick went 1-1 with a 6.57 ERA in two starts against St. Louis last season while with Philadelphia after going 5-2 with a 2.89 ERA in his first eight.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Rockies at Cardinals
Thu, Jul 30 Final 8 to 9
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Rockies at Cardinals
Fri, Jul 31 - 8:15PM EDT

GAME 3
Rockies at Cardinals
Sat, Aug 1 - 7:15PM EDT

GAME 4
Rockies at Cardinals
Sun, Aug 2 - 2:15PM EDT

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Preview: Indians (47-54) at Athletics (45-58)
Game: 2
Venue: O.co Coliseum
Date: July 31, 2015 9:35 PM EDT

Sending Brandon Moss elsewhere was seemingly the mark of the Cleveland Indians waving the white flag on the 2015 season.

Try as they might, the Indians face an uphill climb to reach the playoffs for a second straight year.

Cleveland aims for a third consecutive win Friday night as it continues this road series with the Oakland Athletics.

Moss was the Indians' prized offseason acquisition after he hit 76 home runs over the last three seasons for the A's. But with a .217 average and an abysmal .288 on-base percentage, Moss had become emblematic of Cleveland's disappointing season.

The Indians (47-54) are six games out of a playoff spot with seven teams ahead of them for the AL's second wild-card. On Thursday, general manager Chris Antonetti sent Moss to St. Louis in exchange for left-hander Rob Kaminsky, a 2013 first-round pick.

"No one expected to be in the position that we are right now," Antonetti told MLB's official website. "But we've played our way to this point. So we now have to do what we can to make the most of the second half of the season, and that's what we have every intention of doing."

The very immediate outlook appears favorable with Carlos Carrasco throwing a two-hitter in Thursday's 3-1 victory and Danny Salazar (8-6, 3.72 ERA) looking to stymie Oakland for the second time in three weeks.

He came within an out of his second career complete game in a 5-1 win July 10. Salazar struck out eight and allowed five hits, and the run was unearned.

The right-hander has since lost back-to-back outings since despite quality starts against Milwaukee and the Chicago White Sox in which he struck out 16 over 12 2-3 innings. He was given one total run of support in those games and has been backed by one run or fewer four times in his last eight starts while going 2-5.

"I'm disappointed," Salazar said. "I think right now we're not playing the game the right way. We don't have energy - not on the field or in the dugout. We're supposed to enjoy the game and have fun out there, and we're not doing that."

This is a rematch of starters, as Kendall Graveman (6-7, 4.13) allowed four runs over 5 2-3 innings in the loss. Graveman had recorded seven straight quality starts before surrendering 14 runs in his last three. He was charged with four runs in 1 1-3 innings - a career low for a start - in Sunday's 4-3 defeat at San Francisco.

"I had to do a better job of commanding the baseball," he said. "I have to find ways to get outs."

Graveman is 2-4 with a 5.40 ERA in seven home games.

The A's (45-58) have dropped six of seven, scoring three runs or fewer six times. Billy Butler is batting .148 over his last nine games but is 7 for 14 with four doubles off Salazar.

These teams have split the last 14 meetings in Oakland.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Indians at Athletics
Thu, Jul 30 Final 3 to 1
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Indians at Athletics
Fri, Jul 31 - 9:35PM EDT

GAME 3
Indians at Athletics
Sat, Aug 1 - 9:05PM EDT

GAME 4
Indians at Athletics
Sun, Aug 2 - 4:05PM EDT

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Preview: Angels (55-46) at Dodgers (57-45)
Game: 1
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: July 31, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

A day after the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their pitching staff, Clayton Kershaw appears ready to continue his recent dominance.

Riding the majors' longest active scoreless streak, the left-hander opens the Freeway Series on Friday night against the struggling Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium.

Though Kershaw (8-6, 2.51 ERA) saw his bid for a perfect game end in the seventh inning last Thursday against the New York Mets, he hasn't allowed a run in 29 innings after tossing a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts during that 3-0 win.

"That's what aces do. When he's like that, they've got no chance," teammate Jimmy Rollins told MLB's official website.

Kershaw last yielded a run in the fourth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Mets on July 3. In three starts since, he's recorded two complete games and struck out 38 without a walk over 26 innings to become the first pitcher in history with three straight scoreless starts that included no walks and at least 10 strikeouts.

Kershaw, 3-1 with an 0.97 ERA in his last five home starts, had this start pushed back from Wednesday due to hip soreness.

"He was still a little tender," manager Don Mattingly said. "So with the off day (Thursday), we didn't think there was any reason to push it."

Kershaw, 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in three home starts against the Angels (55-46), tries to help the Dodgers to a fourth consecutive victory in the series. With Zack Greinke scheduled to pitch Saturday, it's possible Sunday's start could go to Mat Latos, who was acquired along with Alex Wood, relievers Jim Johnson, Luis Avilan, outfielder Michael Morse, injured veteran Bronson Arroyo and infield prospect Jose Peraza as part of a three-team, 13-player trade with Miami and Atlanta. Morse, however, also was designated for assignment.

The Dodgers (57-45) gave up touted infielder prospect Hector Olivera, reliever Paco Rodriguez and a minor leaguer.

'To sit here having addressed the biggest areas of need for us in terms of rotation and bullpen, while adding future pieces and preserving the top guys in our farm system, that's a really good outcome,' team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said.

The Angels acquired veteran outfielders Shane Victorino, David DeJesus and David Murphy this week but that trio is 2 for 15 with its new club. Losers in six of seven, the Angels were limited to eight runs while being swept in a three-game set at Houston, which leads them by two in the AL West.

"We need to regroup and start to build momentum again," manager Mike Scioscia said.

Mike Trout returned after sitting two games with a sore wrist but went 0 for 3 in Thursday's 3-0 defeat. He's 2 for 3 with a walk versus Kershaw.

Albert Pujols is 10 for 22 with four doubles during the regular season and playoffs against Kershaw. He's batted .375 with four homers and nine RBIs in his last 12 at Dodger Stadium.

All-Star Hector Santiago (7-4, 2.43) is 3-0 with a 1.70 ERA in his last six starts but allowed four runs, five hits and three walks over five innings of a 7-6 loss to Texas on Saturday.

The left-hander gave up four runs over 5 1-3 innings while not factoring in the decision of a 5-4 loss last season in his only start against the Dodgers.

Howie Kendrick, who batted .292 with 501 RBIs while playing his first nine seasons with the Angels before being dealt to the Dodgers in December, takes a .323 home batting average into his first meeting against his former team.

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Angels at Dodgers
Fri, Jul 31 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 2
Angels at Dodgers
Sat, Aug 1 - 4:05PM EDT

GAME 3
Angels at Dodgers
Sun, Aug 2 - 4:10PM EDT

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, July 31

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
July 31, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 14.113
Philadelphia
(Buchanan) 15.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.796
NY Mets
(Harvey) 13.296
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+105); Over

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 16.622
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 13.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Under

San Diego @ Miami

Game 907-908
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 13.447
Miami
(Phelps) 14.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-120); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 16.448
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 11.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-105); Over

Colorado @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
July 31, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Kendrick) 15.941
St. Louis
(Wacha) 14.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-225
7
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+190); Over

Detroit @ Baltimore

Game 913-914
July 31, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Farmer) 12.624
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-170); Under

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 915-916
July 31, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Cueto) 16.919
Toronto
(Hutchison) 15.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 917-918
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 11.759
Boston
(Rodriguez) 18.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 7
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-120); Over

NY Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

Game 919-920
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.217
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 16.753
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-110); Over

Seattle @ Minnesota

Game 921-922
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 17.418
Minnesota
(Milone) 13.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-105); Under

Cleveland @ Oakland

Game 923-924
July 31, 2015 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 15.712
Oakland
(Graveman) 16.866
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
N/A

San Francisco @ Texas

Game 925-926
July 31, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 13.548
Texas
(Martinez) 16.078
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+155); Under

Arizona @ Houston

Game 927-928
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 16.493
Houston
(Feldman) 15.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+125); Under

LA Angels @ LA Dodgers

Game 929-930
July 31, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 14.748
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 16.466
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-215
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-215); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 31

National League
Braves @ Phillies
Perez is making first start since June 26 (foot); he is 2-0, 3.24 in his last three starts- three of his last four stayed under. .

Buchanan is 1-0, 3.18 in two starts since coming back from AAA; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts.

Braves won four of last six series games; over is 1-3 in last four. Braves lost seven of last eight games overalll (under 7-1). Phillies won ten of their last 12 games- four of their last six stayed under.

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 4-0, 2.03 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Harvey is 2-2, 4.15 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Washington won four of last five games with the Mets; over is 2-0-1 in last three. Nationals are 3-2 in last five games; three of last four stayed under the total. Mets are 3-5 in last eight games; over is 4-2 in their last six.

Pirates @ Reds
Locke is 0-2, 5.71 in his last three starts; four of his last five went under.

Lorenzen is 0-3, 8.83 in his last five starts; five of his last seven went under.

Pittsburgh lost eight of last ten games with Cincinnati; last five series games went over total. Pirates won five of last seven games (over 6-1). Reds won last three games, allowing five runs (under 3-1 in last four).

Padres @ Marlins
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.25 in his last two starts; his last eight stayed under.

Phelps is 0-3, 3.06 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under. Marlins scored two runs in his last three starts.

San Diego won six of last seven games with Miami; last four series tilts went under the total. Padres won five of last six games; five of their last seven went under total. Marlins lost five of last six games (under 8-2 in last ten).

Rockies @ Cardinals
Kendrick is 0-2, 5.00 in his last three road starts; three of his last four starts overall stayed under.

Wacha is 1-1, 6.88 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Colorado lost six of last eight games with St Louis; three of last five stayed under total. Rockies are 3-5 in last nine games; four of their last five went over total. Cardinals lost three of last five games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine.

Cubs @ Brewers
Hammel is 0-3, 6.10 in his last five starts; his last three went over.

Jungmann is 3-1, 1.50 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Cubs lost four of last six games with Milwaukee; under is 6-2-1 in last nine in series. Chicago lost four of last seven games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Brewers lost seven of last nine games; under is 5-0-2 in last seven.

American League
Tigers @ Orioles
Farmer is making first start since June 24; he is 0-2, 10.45 in his two starts (over 2-0).
Chen is 1-2, 3.37 in his last four starts; under is 9-0-1 in his last ten.
Detroit lost 11 of its last 17 games; five of its last eight games stayed under total. Tigers lost five of last seven games with Baltimore; over is 6-2 last eight series games. Orioles won five of last six; under is 4-2-1 in last seven.

Rays @ Red Sox
Ramirez is 2-1, 3.00 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under.

Rodriguez is 2-1, 1.96 in his last three home starts; six of his last eight starts overall went over.

Red Sox lost 11 of last 14 games overall-- over is 9-3 in their last 12. Boston is 3-5 in last eight games with Tampa Bay- six of last seven series games stayed under total. Rays are 4-6 in last 10 games; under is 3-1-2 in their last six.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Cueto is making first start for Royals; he was 3-1, 2.12 in his last five starts for Cincinnati; four of his last six starts stayed under.

Hutchison is 1-1, 8.69 in his last four starts (over 3-1)..

Royals won eight of last 13 games overall (under 7-2-1 last ten); KC is 2-4 in its last six games with Toronto (under 3-1-1 in last five). Blue Jays are 6-4 in last ten games; four of their last six games went over.

Bronx @ White Sox
Eovaldi is 5-0, 2.83 in his last seven starts; four of his last six went under.

Rodon is 0-2, 11.00 in his last two home starts.

Bronx won ten of last 14 games (six of last eight went over); they won eight of last ten games with Chicago. White Sox won seven of last eight games; five of their last six games went over.

Mariners @ Twins
Walker is 0-1, 9.28 in his last four starts (over 4-0).

Milone is 0-1, 11.42 in his last two starts; over is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Seattle lost six of last seven games with Minnesota; five of last eight in series stayed under total. Mariners lost last four games, allowing 29 runs; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Twins lost four of last five games,, allowing 38 runs; their last six games all went over the total.

Indians @ A's
Salazar is 1-2, 2.53 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Graveman is 0-3, 10.22 in his last three starts (under 3-1 in last four).

Indians lost six of last eight games but won last two; seven of their last 11 games went over. Tribe lost five of last seven games with Oakland; five of last seven in series went over total. Oakland lost six of last seven games (four of last five stayed under).

Interleague
Giants @ Rangers
Bumgarner is 3-0, 2.04 in his last three starts (under 5-3 in last eight).

Martinez is 0-4, 8.78 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.

Giants are 7-3 in last ten games with Texas (under 8-2); SF won seven of its last eight games (under 4-0-1 in last five). Rangers won six of last nine games; four of their last six went over the total.

Diamondbacks @ Astros
de la Rosa is 2-0, 0.60 in his last two starts (under is 5-3 in last eight).

Feldman is 1-1, 2.79 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Arizona lost three of last four games with Houston (under 3-1); D'backs won last five games, allowing nine runs- over is 2-0-1 in last three. Astros traded for Gomez yesterday, just swept AL West rival Angels- they've won eight of last ten games, with four of last six staying under.

Angels @ Dodgers
Santiago is 3-0, 1.95 in his last six starts; his last four starts went over.

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

Angels lost last three games with the Dodgers; six of last seven games went under total. Halos lost six of last seven games- four of their last five stayed under total. Dodgers lost three of their last four games; they've acquired a bunch of new players the last few days.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Atl-Phil-- Perez 5-3; Buchanan 1-6
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 12-6; Harvey 11-8
Pitt-Cin-- Locke 10-9; Lorenzen 6-8
SD-Mia-- Kennedy 8-10; Phelps 5-11
Chi-Mil-- Hammel 8-11; Jungmann 6-3
Col-StL-- Kendrick 6-14; Wacha 14-5

KC-Tor-- Cueto 11-8 (with Cin); Hutchison 13-7
Det-Balt-- Farmer 0-2; Chen 11-8
TB-Bos-- Ramirez 11-4; Rodriguez 7-4
NY-Chi-- Eovaldi 13-7; Rodon 8-5
Sea-Minn-- Walker 11-9; Milone 7-6
Clev-A's-- Salazar 11-7; Graveman 8-8

SF-Tex-- Bumgarner 12-8; Martinez 9-9
Az-Hst-- de la Rosa 11-9; Feldman 5-7
LA-LA-- Santiago 11-8; Kershaw 11-9

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Atl-Phil-- Perez 3-8; Buchanan 2-7
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 2-18; Harvey 6-19
Pitt-Cin-- Locke 4-19; Lorenzen 7-14 (7 of last 8)
SD-Mia-- Kennedy 6-18; Phelps 6-16
Chi-Mil-- Hammel 7-19; Jungmann 1-9
Col-StL-- Kendrick 10-20; Wacha 4-19

KC-Tor-- Cueto 5-19; Hutchison 8-20
Det-Balt-- Farmer 1-2; Chen 5-19
TB-Bos-- Ramirez 3-15; Rodriguez 1-11
NY-Chi-- Eovaldi 7-20; Rodon 4-13
Sea-Minn-- Walker 5-20; Milone 2-13
Clev-A's-- Salazar 6-18; Graveman 5-16

SF-Tex-- Bumgarner 4-20; Martinez 5-18
Az-Hst-- de la Rosa 5-20; Feldman 5-12
LA-LA-- Santiago 5-19; Kershaw 4-20

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Friday, July 31

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7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. BALTIMORE
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MIAMI
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

8:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. TEXAS
San Francisco is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Texas is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Francisco

8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
NY Yankees are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

8:15 PM
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

9:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home

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MLB

Friday, July 31


Hutchinson a different pitcher in Toronto

Drew Hutchinson may have the most obtuse home/road splits in the MLB this season, but lucky for Blue Jays bettors the pitcher will be at the Rogers Centre Friday.

On the home mound, Hutch is 7-1 with a 2.21 ERA in nine starts. The Jays have reveled in this and have gone 7-2 during Hutchinson's home starts.

When away from the '6ix,' Hutchinson has a 9.00 ERA in 11 starts with the Jays going 6-5.

The Blue Jays are currently +109 when they host the Royals Friday.


Jungmann strong at home, Brewers not supplying runs

Taylor Jungmann may only has a few starts in Milwaukee under his belt this season, but the pitcher has shown to like it there. Jungmann has posted a 1.59 ERA and has not allowed a home run in three starts at Miller Park.

Despite those strong starts, the Brewers are just 1-2 in the games Jungmann starts at home. In those two losses the Brew Crew amassed five hits and no runs.

Milwaukee is currently -106 when they host the Cubs Friday.


Harvey to face Nationals for fourth time this season

Matt Harvey will be very familiar with his opponents Friday as the New York Mets will meet the Washington Nationals for the fourth time this season with the rightie on the mound.

Harvey is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA with Nats batters hitting just .197 this season. However, Harvey is coming off his worst start against the team this season as he gave up four runs to the Nationals in his second-to-last start.

The Mets are currently -125 when they host the Nationals Friday


Reds send struggling Lorenzen to the mound

Michael Lorenzen will attempt to end July on a high note as the rookie pitcher has struggled so far this month. Lorenzen is 0-3 with a 8.83 ERA in his four starts during the month of July.

Not surprisingly, the Cincinnati Reds have found themselves coming out on the losing ends of those contests as they have gone 1-3 in those games.

The Reds are currently +111 when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday.


Cueto set to face Jays in Royals debut

TORONTO -- Johnny Cueto, the pitcher who could put the Kansas City Royals over the top in their quest for a World Series championship, will make his debut for his new team Friday.

The right-hander, who was obtained from the Cincinnati Reds for three pitching prospects Sunday, will start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

He was 7-6 with a 2.62 ERA with the Reds this season.

Cueto gives the Royals, who lost the 2014 World Series in seven games to the San Francisco Giants, the ace they needed after losing right-hander James Shields as a free agent in the offseason.


Over continues to cash when the Red Sox play

The Boston Red Sox have now hit the over in five consecutive games. Those five games have seen the Sox average 6.6 runs per game while allowing 6.2 runs.

Boston has been nearly split for total bettors this season, with the team carrying a 50-49-4 over/under mark this season to date.

Currently 8.5 is the total when the Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays Friday.


Braves' non-existent offense has the under cashing

The Atlanta Braves offense is no good, but bettors have been able to use that inability to swing a bat with the team going under in seven of their past eight contests.

During those eight games the Braves have scored a combined 11 runs and have been shutout (2) more times than they've won (1).

The Braves will be back in Citizen Bank Park Friday to face the Phillies.

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Pro Baseball Trend Report

ATLANTA (46 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (39 - 64) - 7:05 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. DAVID BUCHANAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 (+0.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
DAVID BUCHANAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUCHANAN is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

WASHINGTON (54 - 46) at NY METS (52 - 50) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. MATT HARVEY (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.
NY METS are 131-133 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 35-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
GONZALEZ is 119-82 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 118-78 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 317-326 (-82.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 28-40 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 (+1.3 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)
GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 9-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 10-5 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.1 units)
MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.34 and a WHIP of 0.936.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

PITTSBURGH (59 - 42) at CINCINNATI (46 - 54) - 7:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-25 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-25 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 244-188 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 242-187 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 104-74 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 49-33 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 81-49 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 368-390 (-93.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 6-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-2 (+8.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.3 Units)
JEFF LOCKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOCKE is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)
MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LORENZEN is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

SAN DIEGO (49 - 53) at MIAMI (42 - 60) - 7:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 18-38 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 3-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 42-60 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 42-57 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-47 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 21-38 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHELPS is 5-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. MIAMI since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.3 units)
DAVID PHELPS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

CHICAGO CUBS (54 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 59) - 8:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1441-1600 (-282.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-12 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1384-1513 (-257.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1057-1192 (-219.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-115 (-34.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 706-708 (-164.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAMMEL is 3-11 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 14-26 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 5-18 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-25 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-59 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-30 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-59 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-19 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAMMEL is 6-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)
TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

COLORADO (43 - 57) at ST LOUIS (65 - 37) - 8:15 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 109-153 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-51 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-90 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-51 (-24.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 109-153 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-40 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 28-68 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-59 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-43 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-37 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-15 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-29 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-37 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-26 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-24 (+23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KENDRICK is 83-66 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)
KYLE KENDRICK vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KENDRICK is 6-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 7-3 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.9 units)
MICHAEL WACHA vs. COLORADO since 1997
WACHA is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

DETROIT (50 - 52) at BALTIMORE (51 - 50) - 7:05 PM
BUCK FARMER (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 67-68 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 151-120 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 84-53 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-33 (+15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 133-106 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 112-90 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-53 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-45 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-12 (+14.7 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.
CHEN is 38-18 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 29-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 43-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-35 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-2 (-0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
BUCK FARMER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
WEI-YIN CHEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
CHEN is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

KANSAS CITY (61 - 40) at TORONTO (52 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-17 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-40 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-22 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-17 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-28 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-23 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-14 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 76-59 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-41 (+18.4 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.
CUETO is 17-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 26-42 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-29 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JOHNNY CUETO vs. TORONTO since 1997
CUETO is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
DREW HUTCHISON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUTCHISON is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.57 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

TAMPA BAY (51 - 52) at BOSTON (45 - 58) - 7:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (L) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 128-137 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-32 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 579-662 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
RAMIREZ is 11-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 45-58 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-30 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 12-30 (-22.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-27 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 31-36 (-15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-27 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 38-52 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 30-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 32-45 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 47-55 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-4 (+0.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)
ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

NY YANKEES (57 - 44) at CHI WHITE SOX (49 - 51) - 8:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-9 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 83-81 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 57-44 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 52-39 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 23-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
EOVALDI is 11-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
CARLOS RODON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

SEATTLE (46 - 57) at MINNESOTA (53 - 48) - 8:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 46-57 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 41-56 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 32-38 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 85-150 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SEATTLE is 20-28 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-48 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-20 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-48 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-25 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-32 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILONE is 59-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 57-36 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 41-21 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 16-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 70-61 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
TAIJUAN WALKER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
TOM MILONE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MILONE is 3-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.251.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.5 units)

CLEVELAND (47 - 54) at OAKLAND (45 - 58) - 9:35 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
DANNY SALAZAR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.692.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 45) at TEXAS (49 - 52) - 8:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 49-52 (+12.3 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 46-48 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 38-35 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 28-18 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-45 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-24 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-63 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-45 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1056-885 (+117.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-86 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-21 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BUMGARNER is 22-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 22-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 38-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 27-8 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 51-76 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-34 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
NICK MARTINEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

ARIZONA (49 - 51) at HOUSTON (58 - 45) - 8:10 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 113-149 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 113-149 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-66 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-80 (-32.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-35 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-45 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
HOUSTON is 36-17 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 58-39 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 40-28 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-24 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 34-23 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 16-7 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 24-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FELDMAN is 38-50 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 38-50 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 24-42 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 20-32 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 11.42 and a WHIP of 2.537.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
SCOTT FELDMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FELDMAN is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.015.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.2 units)

LA ANGELS (55 - 46) at LA DODGERS (57 - 45) - 10:10 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 153-113 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 773-753 (+68.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 284-206 (+55.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 97-75 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 144-108 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 57-45 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-26 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 57-45 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-34 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

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Dunkel

Week 6


Saskatchewan@Edmonton

Game 323-324
July 31, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
114.778
Edmonton
113.427

Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Saskatchewan
by 1 1/2
46

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
by 10
49 1/2

Dunkel Pick:
Saskatchewan
(+10);
Under

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Long Sheet

Friday, July 31

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SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 5) at EDMONTON (3 - 1) - 7/31/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 115-81 ATS (+25.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in July games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Trend Report
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Friday, July 31

9:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. EDMONTON
Saskatchewan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 gamesSaskatchewan is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 6

Saskatchewan (0-5) @ Edmonton (3-1)-- Eskimos won four of last five series games, beating Roughriders 18-10 in LY's playoffs; Riders lost last two visits here by 24-8 points-- last four series games stayed under total. Saskatchewan is 0-5 despite being favored in four of five games- they allowed 27+ points in all five games, but trailed by more than a point at halftime only once. Edmonton won last three games by 29-11-29 points.

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Friday, July 31

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Game of the day: Roughriders at Eskimos
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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Eskimos (-10, 48.5)

The Edmonton Eskimos look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. The Eskimos scored 28 points in the second half en route to a 32-3 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Saturday to take sole possession of first place in the West Division.

Backup quarterback James Franklin replaced the ineffective Matt Nichols in the third quarter and led the team on three touchdown drives, but Edmonton coach Chris Jones was quick to dispel any notion of a quarterback controversy by naming Nichols the starter against the Roughriders. Saskatchewan remains the only winless team in the CFL following a 31-21 setback to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday. The Roughriders let another fourth-quarter lead slip away as the defence continues to self destruct down the stretch, and has given up at least 30 points in four of their five losses this season. Saskatchewan has dropped four of its last five meetings with Edmonton, including an 18-10 loss in the West semifinals last year, and hopes to turn its fortunes around quickly in order to avoid its first 0-6 start since 1978.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2

LINE HISTORY: The Eskimos opened as 11.5-point favorites before being bet down to -10. The total has dropped from 49 to 48.5.

INJURY REPORT: Roughriders - LB Shea Emry (Ques-Neck) Eskimos - DT Gregory Alexandre (Ques-Undisclosed), DE Elie Ngoyi (Ques-Undisclosed)

ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (0-5 SU, 0-3-1 ATS, 3-1 O/U): Kevin Glenn went 22-of-33 for 255 yards and one touchdown before sitting out the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury and his status for Friday's game is unknown. Brett Smith ran for a touchdown in relief of Glenn and Weston Dressler led all wide receivers with six catches for 74 yards. "Everyone is in this thing together and we truly believe in ourselves," Dressler told reporters. We just have to keep finding ways to get better and improving and finish these games."

ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS, 1-3 O/U): Nichols was 17-of-25 for 196 yards before being pulled in favour of Franklin, who finished with three touchdown passes. "Matt Nichols has been the guy that has taken us the last three games and he's going to be our starting quarterback," Jones told reporters. "We're not going to change a lot when we're winning football games." Shakir Bell continues to make the most of his opportunity in Edmonton as the rookie running back gained 95 yards on 12 carries after rushing for 144 yards the previous week.

TRENDS:

*Roughriders are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
*Eskimos are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games.
*Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
*Under is 14-2 in Eskimos last 16 games following a ATS win.

CONSENSUS: 51 percent of users are backing the Eskimos with the total split 50/50.