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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, August 1


Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
August 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Wisler) 17.364
Philadelphia
(Nola) 12.901
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-105); Over

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 15.083
Cincinnati
(Iglesias) 16.138
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+145); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 955-956
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 14.051
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.519
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-150
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-150); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 16.346
Milwaukee
(Garza) 12.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-130); Under

San Diego @ Miami

Game 959-960
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Despaigne) 12.604
Miami
(Urena) 16.568
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Colorado @ St. Louis

Game 961-962
August 1, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 13.354
St. Louis
(Lynn) 15.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-180); Over

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 963-964
August 1, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.583
Toronto
(Buehrle) 15.113
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+110); Under

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 965-966
August 1, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 15.505
Boston
(Kelly) 14.092
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Under

Detroit @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
August 1, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 14.058
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.673
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-140); Under

Seattle @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Mntgomry) 13.101
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.283
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Under

NY Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

Game 971-972
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Mitchell) 18.353
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 16.247
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Cleveland @ Oakland

Game 973-974
August 1, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Anderson) 13.096
Oakland
(Brooks) 14.517
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+105); Over

LA Angels @ LA Dodgers

Game 975-976
August 1, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 12.860
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 17.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-165
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-165); Over

Arizona @ Houston

Game 977-978
August 1, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Hellicksn) 13.283
Houston
(Keuchel) 17.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-210
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-210); Over

San Francisco @ Texas

Game 979-980
August 1, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 16.408
Texas
(Hamels) 15.010
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+110); Under

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, August 1

National League
Braves @ Phillies
Wisler is 4-0, 3.30 in his last five starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Nola is 1-1, 3.29 in his two starts (over 1-1).

Phillies won 11 of their last 13 games- four of their last seven stayed under. Braves won four of last seven series games; over is 2-3 in last five. Braves lost eight of last nine games overall (under 7-2).

Nationals @ Mets
Ross is 2-3, 3.31 in his five starts (under 3-2); Washington scored total of seven runs in his last three.

deGrom is 2-0, 0.83 in his last three starts; four of his last six stayed under.

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

Pirates @ Reds
Cole is 3-1, 2.70 in his last five starts; four of his last six went over.

Iglesias is 0-2, 6.65 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Pittsburgh lost eight of last 11 games with Cincinnati; last six series games went over total. Pirates won six of last eight games (over 7-1). Reds won three of last four games, allowing ten runs (under 3-2 in last five).

Padres @ Marlins
Despaigne is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts.

Urena was 0-, 3.38 in his last three starts before going down to AAA; under is 7-0-1 in his last eight starts.

San Diego won seven of last eight games with Miami; four of last five series tilts went under the total. Padres won six of last seen games; five of their last eight went under total. Marlins lost six of last seven games (under 8-3 in last 11 games).

Rockies @ Cardinals
de la Rosa is 0-1, 7.40 in his last four starts.

Lynn is 2-0, 1.80 in his last three starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Colorado lost seven of last nine games with St Louis; under is 3-2-1 in last six series games. Rockies are 3-7 in last ten games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Cardinals split their last six games; under is 7-1-2 in their last ten.

Cubs @ Brewers
Hendricks is 0-1, 5.94 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went under.

Former Cub Garza is 1-2, 4.18 in his last four starts; five of his last seven starts went over the total.

Cubs lost four of last seven games with Milwaukee; under is 7-2-1 in last ten in series. Chicago won last three games; under is 2-0-1 in those three. Brewers lost eight of last ten games; under is 6-0-2 in last eight.

American League
Tigers @ Orioles
Sanchez is 4-1, 4.83 in his last five starts; Tigers scored 31 runs for him, with over 6-0-1 in his last seven starts.
Gausman is 0-2, 6.23 in his last three starts; four of his five stayed under.
Detroit lost 12 of its last 18 games; over is 4-1-1 in last six. Tigers lost six of last eight games with Baltimore; over is 7-2 last nine series games. Orioles won six of last seven; three of their last four went over.

Rays @ Red Sox
Moore is 0-2, 8.38 in his last two starts; his last three starts pushed total.

Kelly is 0-2, 7.71 in his last five starts; his last three at home all went over.

Red Sox lost 11 of last 15 games overall-- over is 10-3 in their last 13. Boston is 4-5 in last nine games with Tampa Bay- six of last eight series games stayed under total. Rays are 4-7 in last 11 games; under is 3-2-2 in their last seven.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Ventura is 2-3, 6.55 in his last five starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine.

Buehrle is 2-0, 2.75 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Royals lost last three games, allowing 24 runs (under 7-3-1 last 11); KC is 3-4 in its last seven games with Toronto (under 3-2-1 in last six). Blue Jays won last three games; five of their last seven games went over.

Bronx @ White Sox
Mitchell allowed two runs in five IP in his only MLB start, LY; he gave up three runs in 11 IP in three relief stints this year-- he is 5-5, 3.12 in 15 AAA starts this season.

Danks is 1-0, 3.71 in his last three starts; four of his last five home starts went under the total.

Bronx won 11 of last 15 games (seven of last nine went over); they won nine of last 11 games with Chicago. White Sox won seven of last ninegames, but lost last two; six of their last seven games went over.

Mariners @ Twins
Montgomery is 0-2, 8.41 in his last four starts (over 2-1-1). .

Gibson is 0-2, 10.45 in his last two starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six at home. .

Seattle lost six of last eight games with Minnesota; six of last nine in series stayed under total. Mariners lost four of last five games overall, allowing 30 runs; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Twins lost five of their last six games,, allowing 43 runs; six of their last seven games went over the total.

Indians @ A's
Anderson is 0-1, 11.88 in his last two starts (over is 3-2 in his last five).

Brooks is mkaing first '15 start; he pitched seven big league innings in four games in previous years. He is 6-5, 3.71 in 17 AAA starts this season.

Indians won last three games; seven of their last 12 games went over. Tribe lost five of last eight games with Oakland; five of last eight in series went over total. Oakland lost seven of last eight games (five of last six stayed under). A's have three hits total in their last two games.

Interleague
Giants @ Rangers
Heston is 3-0, 0.95 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Hamels is making Texas debut; he threw a 129-pitch no-hitter in his last start, after allowing 14 runs in six IP in two starts before that.

Giants are 7-4 in last 11 games with Texas (under 8-3); SF won seven of its last nine games (under 4-1-1 in last six). Rangers won seven of last ten games; five of their last seven went over the total.

Diamondbacks @ Astros
Hellickson is 2-1, 1.88 in his last four starts (under 2-1-1).

Keuchel is 4-2, 2.27 in his last six starts (under 4-2).

D'backs won last six games, allowing 13 runs- over is 3-0-1 in their last four. Astros won eight of last 11 games, with four of last seven staying under. Arizona lost three of last five games with Houston (under 3-2)

Angels @ Dodgers
Heaney is 5-0, 1.83 in his last five starts; his last four all went over.

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

Angels lost last four games with the Dodgers; six of last eight games went under total. Halos lost seven of last eight games- four of their last six stayed under total. Dodgers lost three of their last five games.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Atl-Phil-- Wisler 5-2; Nola 1-1
Wsh-NY-- Ross 2-3; deGrom 12-7
Pitt-Cin-- Cole 15-5; Iglesias 2-5
SD-Mia-- Despaigne 6-9; Urena 2-5
Chi-Mil-- Hendricks 10-10; Garza 7-11
Col-StL-- de la Rosa 8-7; Lynn 12-7

KC-Tor-- Ventura 6-9; Buehrle 12-8
Det-Balt-- Sanchez 11-10; Gausman 2-3
TB-Bos-- Moore 1-4; Kelly 5-11
NY-Chi-- Mitchell 0-0; Rodon 8-5
Sea-Minn-- Montgomery 4-7; Gibson 10-10
Clev-A's-- Anderson 4-2; Brooks 0-0

SF-Tex-- Heston 13-7; Hamels (10-10 w/Phils)
Az-Hst-- Hellickson 9-10; Keuchel 14-7
LA-LA-- Heaney 6-0; Kershaw 11-9

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Atl-Phil-- Wisler 3-7; Nola 1-2
Wsh-NY-- Ross 0-5; deGrom 4-19
Pitt-Cin-- Cole 8-20; Iglesias 1-7
SD-Mia-- Despaigne 4-15; Urena 3-7
Chi-Mil-- Hendricks 4-20; Garza 6-18
Col-StL-- de la Rosa 6-15; Lynn 5-19

KC-Tor-- Ventura 5-15; Buehrle 11-20
Det-Balt-- Sanchez 4-21; Gausman 3-5
TB-Bos-- Moore 2-5; Kelly 8-16
NY-Chi-- Mitchell 0-0; Rodon 4-13
Sea-Minn-- Montgomery 2-11; Gibson 3-20
Clev-A's-- Anderson 2-6; Brooks 0-0

SF-Tex-- Heston 1-20; Hamels 6-20
Az-Hst-- Hellickson 6-19; Keuchel 4-21
LA-LA-- Heaney 0-6; Kershaw 4-20

Umpires
Atl-Phil-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Morales games.
Pitt-Cin-- Last three Drake games stayed under.
Wsh-NY-- Seven of last ten Fletcher games stayed under.
Chi-Mil-- Five of last seven Hudson games went over
SD-Mia-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Eddings games.
Col-StL-- Nine of last thirteen Estabrook games went over.

KC-Tor-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Barry games.
TB-Bos-- Five of last seven Holbrook games went over.
Det-Balt-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Cederstrom games.
Sea-Min-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Randazzo games.
NY-Chi-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Kulpa games.
Clev-A's-- This is Scheurwater's first game this year; under is 3-1-1 in his five big league games behind the plate.

LA-LA-- Underdogs won last four Segal games (under 3-0-1).
Az-Hst-- Six of last seven Bucknor games stayed under.
SF-Tex-- Last three Kellogg games stayed under the total.

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MLB

Saturday, August 1

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Boston
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing LA Angels

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Philadelphia's last 25 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. BALTIMORE
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Houston
Arizona is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Houston
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
NY Yankees are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games
NY Yankees are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

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

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games

7:15 PM
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

8:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. TEXAS
San Francisco is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
Texas is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

9:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 14 games at home

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MLB

Saturday, August 1

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Mariners going Over totals with ease
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Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the weekend major-league schedule:

Blue Jays Deadline Deals

As far as Blue Jays fans are concerned, the rest of the league might as well just waive a white flag. The acquisition of Troy Tulowitzki, Ben Revere and David Price at the deadline certainly makes the Jays a serious contender, but I think it's a little premature to start planning the parade. There's still a glaring weakness and that's in the bullpen when I think LaTroy Hawkins will help, but will fall short of solving all their problems.

Orioles Bolster Battery

Gerardo Parra is riding a 13 game hitting streak, batting .444 since the All Star break. The 29 year old is batting .328 for the season, the fourth best average in the National League. He's on his way to Baltimore, hoping to help the Orioles get to the post-season.

Hot Diggity Dog

The last place Phillies came out of the All Star break winning 10 of their first 12 games, and four of five on the road. They cleaned up in Chicago, sweeping the Cubs at Wrigley. They host the Braves this weekend, and both these teams have been cleaning house at the deadline.

Pitching Notes

*Cole Hamels will make his debut in Texas after tossing a no-hitter in his last start for the Phillies at Wrigley. He's starting opposite Tim Hudson and the Giants, who roughed him up earlier this season. He has had success against the Giants in his career though, with a record of 1-0 with a 2.64 ERA in four starts versus San Francisco over the last three seasons.

*Jose Fernandez is still undefeated in Miami, with a career record of 15-0 with an ERA under 1.50. His next home start comes on Sunday opposite James Shields, who has only recorded one win over his last 10 starts.

Hitting Notes

*Melky Cabrera is swinging a hot bat, batting .485 with nine extra-base hits and eight RBIs over the last seven days. The White Sox come into this series versus the Yankees as winners of seven of their last eight. Ivan Nova will start for New York on Sunday, and Cabrera is 6-for-9 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Nova.

*Buster Posey is hitting .444 over the last seven days, and he's tied for fifth the National League hitting .325 on the season. The Giants are in Texas this weekend, and pitcher's have been getting punished in this hitter's park in recent days. Posey might spoil Cole Hamels debut, as he's owned the veteran, going 11-for-20 with a home run and five RBIs lifetime.

Totals Streak

The Seattle Mariners have seen the total go over at a rate of 8-1-1 in their last 10, and that trend may continue in Minnesota over the weekend. The Twins are riding a long standing over trend at home, going above the number at a rate of 45-22-5 in their last 72 home games.

Injury Notes

*Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth have returned to the lineup for Washington, and the game-winning home run came of the bat of Zimmerman in Washington's 1-0 win over Miami on Thursday.

*Robinson Cano is listed as day to day with a strained abdominal muscle, and he missed the Mariners last two games. He could return Friday, and the Mariners have missed him as he's been tearing it up in July batting .337 with seven homers and 18 RBIs.

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MLB

Saturday, August 1


Red Sox becoming a favorite for Over bettors

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the hottest teams in baseball when it comes to going Over totals.

The Over has paid out in each of Boston's last six games. Joe Kelly is the probable starter for Saturday's contest against southpaw Matt Moore and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.

At the time of writing, Pinnacle Sports was offering a total of nine for the AL East tilt.


Road woes have been plaguing Royals' Ventura

The Kansas City Royals haven't enjoyed life on the road behind Yordano Ventura lately, dropping each of his last five starts away from home.

K.C. is scheduled to send Ventura to the rubber at Rogers Centre Saturday for a date with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Bluebirds are slated to counter with veteran hurler Mark Buehrle.

As of this writing, the Royals were in the +119 ballpark at sportsbooks.

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Pro Baseball Trend Report


ATLANTA (46 - 57) at PHILADELPHIA (40 - 64) - 7:05 PM
MATT WISLER (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)

Top Trends for this game.

ATLANTA is 125-140 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 123-139 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 99-113 (-18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-50 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-77 (-28.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 27-37 (-18.0 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.
ATLANTA is 79-50 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 150-173 (-49.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 82-109 (-35.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-5 (+1.8 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

MATT WISLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON NOLA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.


PITTSBURGH (60 - 42) at CINCINNATI (46 - 55) - 7:10 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. RAISEL IGLESIAS (R)

Top Trends for this game.

PITTSBURGH is 18-25 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 60-42 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 60-42 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 105-74 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 50-33 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 38-21 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 82-49 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLE is 30-12 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 30-12 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 27-11 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-3 (+7.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.3 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLE is 0-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.590.
His team's record is 0-5 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

RAISEL IGLESIAS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.


WASHINGTON (54 - 47) at NY METS (53 - 50) - 7:10 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)

Top Trends for this game.

WASHINGTON is 14-21 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 132-133 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-1 (+12.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
NY METS are 36-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 18-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 36-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 30-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 26-7 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
NY METS are 29-40 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-5 (+0.3 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

JOE ROSS vs. NY METS since 1997
ROSS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.632.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.4 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)


CHICAGO CUBS (55 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 60) - 7:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)

Top Trends for this game.

CHICAGO CUBS are 1442-1600 (-281.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 220-295 (-82.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1385-1513 (-256.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1058-1192 (-218.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-115 (-33.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 149-166 (-47.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 707-708 (-163.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-25 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HENDRICKS is 6-0 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 21-11 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 44-60 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-31 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-60 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-51 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-26 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
GARZA is 70-79 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-4 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HENDRICKS is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.98 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

MATT GARZA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GARZA is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.042.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.2 units)


SAN DIEGO (50 - 53) at MIAMI (42 - 61) - 7:10 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)

There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. MIAMI since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSE URENA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

COLORADO (43 - 58) at ST LOUIS (66 - 37) - 7:15 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)

Top Trends for this game.

COLORADO is 109-154 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-23 (-18.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-91 (-39.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 87-154 (-47.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
COLORADO is 109-154 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-41 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 28-69 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-60 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 98-180 (-50.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 14-44 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-22 (-17.3 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.
DE LA ROSA is 5-25 (-19.1 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. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 66-37 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 39-15 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-37 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-26 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 43-23 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LYNN is 19-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 48-31 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 48-30 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 32-13 (+21.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 6-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 6-5 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.9 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. COLORADO since 1997
LYNN is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.37 and a WHIP of 1.025.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.2 units)

KANSAS CITY (61 - 41) at TORONTO (53 - 51) - 1:05 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)

Top Trends for this game.

TORONTO is 38-17 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 33-19 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 25-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 51-24 (+18.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 165-85 (+53.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 67-33 (+29.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 54-25 (+28.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 32-15 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 19-9 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 61-41 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-59 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-12 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-15 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 76-60 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-42 (+17.4 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.
TORONTO is 23-29 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
YORDANO VENTURA vs. TORONTO since 1997
VENTURA is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUEHRLE is 26-12 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 38-15 (+13.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 25-25. (-2.4 units)

TAMPA BAY (51 - 53) at BOSTON (46 - 58) - 1:35 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. JOE KELLY (R)

Top Trends for this game.

TAMPA BAY is 128-138 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-102 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-33 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 579-663 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 46-58 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 610-550 (-80.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 13-30 (-21.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-75 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-29 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-27 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 35-45 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-52 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 32-45 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 48-55 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KELLY is 5-11 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KELLY is 2-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-5 (-0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. BOSTON since 1997
MOORE is 2-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

JOE KELLY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KELLY is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

DETROIT (50 - 53) at BALTIMORE (52 - 50) - 7:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)

Top Trends for this game.

DETROIT is 238-203 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-31 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 147-222 (-58.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 230-195 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-36 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 35-43 (-10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 60-66 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 152-120 (+35.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 85-53 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-33 (+16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 134-106 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 104-74 (+31.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 113-90 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 83-67 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-12 (+15.7 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SANCHEZ is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. DETROIT since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

SEATTLE (47 - 57) at MINNESOTA (53 - 49) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)

Top Trends for this game.

SEATTLE is 47-57 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 42-56 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 33-38 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-41 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 15-31 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 21-28 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-49 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-21 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-49 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-26 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-21 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-20 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GIBSON is 12-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 71-61 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 113-131 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE GIBSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GIBSON is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

NY YANKEES (58 - 44) at CHI WHITE SOX (49 - 52) - 7:10 PM
BRYAN MITCHELL (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)

There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRYAN MITCHELL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DANKS is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.64 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.3 units)

CLEVELAND (48 - 54) at OAKLAND (45 - 59) - 9:05 PM
CODY ANDERSON (R) vs. AARON BROOKS (R)

Top Trends for this game.

CLEVELAND is 48-54 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-54 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-34 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-23 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-31 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-59 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-31 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 43-57 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 29-35 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-40 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 17-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 21-23 (-17.7 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 (+0.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

CODY ANDERSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

AARON BROOKS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

LA ANGELS (55 - 47) at LA DODGERS (58 - 45) - 4:05 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)

There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

ANDREW HEANEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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)

ARIZONA (50 - 51) at HOUSTON (58 - 46) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)

Top Trends for this game.

ARIZONA is 114-149 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 114-149 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-66 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-80 (-30.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-35 (-22.3 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.
HELLICKSON is 4-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 58-46 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 36-18 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 58-40 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 40-29 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-25 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KEUCHEL is 31-19 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 30-17 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 20-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 20-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 9-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
HOUSTON is 221-272 (-69.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KEUCHEL is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 46) at TEXAS ( - 52) - 8:05 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)

Top Trends for this game.

TEXAS is 50-52 (+13.8 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 47-48 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 39-35 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 32-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 29-18 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMELS is 16-4 (+15.0 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. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 156-125 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
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 75-64 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 156-125 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1056-886 (+115.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 377-376 (+43.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-19 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-76 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 12-22 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CHRIS HESTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

COLE HAMELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMELS is 6-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 9-7 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-2.1 units

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MLB

Saturday, August 1


Hitter's wind at Fenway Saturday

Saturday's matchup at Fenway Park between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox will favor the men at the dish thanks to Mother Nature.

The forecast is calling for gusts of up to 14 mph blowing out to right field at game time. Inclement weather is not expected to be a factor, however, as it's expected to be an overcast afternoon with temperatures in the 85 degrees Fahrenheit range.

Boston is currently -113 on the moneyline at sportsbooks.


Overs aplenty when Reds face right-handers

There's been no shortage of runs scored when the Cincinnati Reds have faced right-handed pitching as of late.

In the Reds last six outings against righties, the Over is a perfect 6-0. Cincy takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday with RHP Gerrit Cole listed as the probable starter for the Buccos.

The total for the game is presently sitting at eight.

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Overs aplenty when Reds face right-handers

There's been no shortage of runs scored when the Cincinnati Reds have faced right-handed pitching as of late.

In the Reds last six outings against righties, the Over is a perfect 6-0. Cincy takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday with RHP Gerrit Cole listed as the probable starter for the Buccos.

The total for the game is presently sitting at eight.

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Road woes have been plaguing Royals' Ventura

The Kansas City Royals haven't enjoyed life on the road behind Yordano Ventura lately, dropping each of his last five starts away from home.

K.C. is scheduled to send Ventura to the rubber at Rogers Centre Saturday for a date with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Bluebirds are slated to counter with veteran hurler Mark Buehrle.

As of this writing, the Royals were in the +119 ballpark at sportsbooks.

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Preview: Lynx (14-4) at Shock (10-9)

Date: August 01, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

Riding a string of strong performances, Minnesota Lynx standout and All-Star MVP Maya Moore is moving closer to entering the WNBA record book.

Moore will look to post her 11th consecutive 20-point game and help the league-leading Lynx hand the reeling Tulsa Shock their sixth straight loss Saturday night.

Despite the recent acquisition of standout veteran Sylvia Fowles, Moore remains the undisputed leader for Minnesota (14-4). The fifth-year forward had 21 points and 10 rebounds Friday night in a 86-70 victory over Atlanta to continue closing in on Diana Taurasi's league record of 13 straight games with at least 20 set from 2006-07.

"I just keep playing, keep cutting hard, keep believing and keep trying to fight," Moore told the league's official website.

Moore's streak includes a season-best 32 points in a 79-72 win at Tulsa on July 19, one of two victories in three meetings with the Shock this season. Tulsa did keep Moore somewhat quiet in its 86-78 road win June 21, holding her to 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting after she scored 23 in an 83-75 home win June 5 in the season opener.

Somewhat lost in the attention given to Moore's scoring binge has been her strong overall play, which has resulted in 84 rebounds and 43 assists during the streak. She is shooting 45.0 percent (91 for 202) during her run, including 44.7 (30 for 67) from 3-point range.

Minnesota is also showing plenty of balance as a team with Moore's scoring output Friday one of five in double figures. Lindsay Whalen had 15 points, Fowles and Asjha Jones each added 12 and Tricia Liston 10 to help the Lynx win for the sixth time in seven games.

The Dream were also forced into 20 turnovers that Minnesota converted into 23 points.

While the Lynx don't appear to be slowing down, the Shock (10-9) have been swooning since losing All-Star guard Skylar Diggins for the season to a torn ACL. Tulsa was riding a team-record eight-game win streak when Diggins was hurt, and she had been playing so well she eventually earned Western Conference player of the month honors for June.

It's been all downhill since for the Shock, who lost for the eighth time in 10 games without Diggins with a tough 78-66 defeat against Phoenix on Thursday. Tulsa wasted a 12-point lead in the third quarter and allowed the Mercury to close the game on a 19-5 run.

Odyssey Sims scored 16 points, 13 in the first half, and Plenette Pierson added 14 for the Shock, who shot just 29.2 percent from the field, including 6 of 22 from long range.

Tulsa hasn't lost six in a row since June 23-July 13, 2013, and is 0-3 so far on a four-game homestand after opening the season with six straight home wins.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Jul 19, 2015 Score ATS Results
MIN « 79 Cover: 3.5
TUL 72 Under: 151
Tools: Recaps

Jun 21, 2015 Score ATS Results
TUL « 86 Cover: 15.5
MIN 78 Over: 164
Tools: Recaps

Jun 5, 2015 Score ATS Results
TUL 75 Cover: 2.5
MIN « 83 Under: 158
Tools: Recaps

Aug 16, 2014 Score ATS Results
TUL 0 Cover: 8
MIN « 0 Under: 0
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Aug 2, 2014 Score ATS Results
MIN « 84 Cover: 2
TUL 75 Under: 159
Tools: Recaps

Jul 16, 2014 Score ATS Results
TUL 82 Over: 175
MIN « 93 Cover: 2.5
Tools: Recaps

Jul 10, 2014 Score ATS Results
MIN « 91 Cover: 3
TUL 85 Over: 176
Tools: Recaps

May 23, 2014 Score ATS Results
MIN « 94 Over: 187
TUL 93 Cover: 5.5
Tools: Recaps

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 1

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MINNESOTA (13 - 4) at TULSA (10 - 9) - 8/1/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-40 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 6-6 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-2 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Saturday, August 1

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TULSA
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Tulsa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

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Montreal@Calgary

Game 325-326
August 1, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
113.367
Calgary
114.805

Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1 1/2
54

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
by 4 1/2
47 1/2

Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+4 1/2); Over

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Saturday, August 1

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 8 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Calgary is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Montreal

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CFL

Saturday, August 1

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Game of the day: Alouettes at Stampeders
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Montreal Alouettes at Calgary Stampeders (-5, 47.5)

The defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders begin life without star running back Jon Cornish as they try to avenge a Week 2 loss to Montreal when they host the Alouettes on Saturday. Cornish, the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 2013, was placed on the six-game injury list with a broken thumb suffered in a 29-26 loss in Ottawa on July 24, leaving Calgary with a running back-by-committee situation.

Montreal's 29-11 victory over the Stampeders on July 3 served as a coming out party for rookie quarterback Rakeem Cato, who was 20-of-25 for 241 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start and has completed 72.2 percent of his passes while winning two of his three contests. Michael Sam, who became the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team when the St. Louis Rams selected the defensive lineman in 2014 before releasing him, could make his Alouettes debut after signing a two-year contract prior to the season. "We would like to see (Sam) play, help us on special teams," Alouettes coach Tom Higgins told reporters. "We would like to see and get the answer everyone is looking for - can he play? There's only one way to answer that question, and that's to put him on the field. ..." Calgary is 3-0 at home this season - winning by a combined seven points - and has won five straight meetings with Montreal at McMahon Stadium by an average of 18.4 points.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN, RDS, ESPN3

LINE HISTORY: The Stamps were initially -4.5 before shifting to -5. The total has dropped from 48 to 47.5.

INJURY REPORT: Alouettes - DL Markell Carter (Ques-Undisclosed), WR Kyle Graves (Ques-Undisclosed), S James Tuck (Ques-Undisclosed) Stampeders - WR Joe West (Ques-Leg)

ABOUT THE ALOUETTES (2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS, 0-4 O/U): Cato isn't doing it alone as Montreal's offence also is highlighted by the league's receiving leader and No. 2 rusher. Slotback S.J. Green has recorded a CFL-best 341 yards on 20 receptions and a touchdown while running back Tyrell Sutton has registered 280 yards - second to Saskatchewan's Jerome Messam - and three TDs. The Alouettes also boast a pair of top performers on defence in linebacker Chip Cox, who has a league-high 27 tackles, and defensive end John Bowman, who shared the CFL lead with Edmonton's Marcus Howard in sacks with four prior to the Eskimos' game Friday against the Roughriders.

ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (3-2 SU, 0-5 ATS, 1-4 O/U): Calgary's ground attack is expected to be handled by Matt Walter, top kick returner Tim Brown and Tory Harrison, who was elevated from the practice squad. Walter and Brown have combined for 45 yards on 12 carries this season as Cornish accounted for 325 of Calgary's 417 rushing yards. Bo Levi Mitchell was 23-of-41 for 318 yards and a touchdown against Ottawa and has completed 66 percent of his passes with three TDs and four interceptions in 2015.

TRENDS:

*Alouettes are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Calgary.
*Stampeders are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Under is 12-2 in Alouettes last 14 road games.
*Under is 4-0 in Stampeders last 4 home games.

CONSENSUS: As of this writing, 53 percent of users were backing the Stamps.

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1:05 PM EDT

963 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Ventura, Y 8.5u15 8.5o15 / 8.5o13 / 8.5 8 +1.5(-190)
964 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (L) Buehrle, M -130 -130 / -126 / -127 -126 -1.5(+160)

TOR-2B-Troy Tulowitzki-Doubtful | TV: FS-Kansas City, DTV: 672 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 10-15, GUSTY. GAME TEMP 75, RH 57% HEAT INDEX 78

1:35 PM EDT

965 TAMPA BAY RAYS (L) Moore, M 8.5o25 9.5u15 / 9.5u17 / 9.5u15 9.5o20 +1.5(-170)
966 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Kelly, J -125 -125 / -120 / -115 -124 -1.5(+150)

TV: NESN, SunSports, DTV: 628, 653 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 86, RH 39% HEAT INDEX 86