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**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 08:21 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Top six and worst six NFL teams in turnover conversion last year.......

6) Buffalo-Detroit-SF, +7
5) Arizona, +8
4) Seattle, +9
T2) Houston, +12
T2) New England, +12
1) Green Bay +14

T26) Tampa Bay-Philly, -8
28) Tennessee -10
29) New Jersey Jets -11
30) Washington -12
31) New Orleans -13
32) Oakland -15

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here......

13) Pirates 5, Reds 4-- Starling Marte had the best defensive 9th inning I've ever seen an outfielder have. He threw out the tying run at the plate after a single to left, then ended the game with a tremendous diving catch as the Pirates won again. High drama!!!

12) Mets 2, Nationals 1 (12)-- Two nights ago, Wilmer Flores was crying at his SS position, thinking he had been traded to Milwaukee, but that trade never happened and 48 hours later, Flores was BMOC, hittg a walk-off homer in the 12th inning as the Mets beat the first-place Natonals. Had to be happy for the guy.

11) Mets added Yoenis Cespedes for the last two months of the season; he solidifies LF for them and will add a potent bat to a important lineup.

10) Cespedes is now on his fourth team in 367 days, in part because no one seems to want to sign him long-term and they don't get a draft pick if he stays and then leaves as a free agent. If no one wants him, please, please send him back to Oakland.

9) Friday was a "blue moon", that unusual occasion when we have two full moons in the same month. Happens every 30 months or so; next one is in 2018.

8) Russell Wilson signs with the Seahawks for four years, $87.6M, roughly $60M of it guaranteed. Good job by the Seahawks getting that distraction out of the way.

7) Padres' pitcher Ian Kennedy was scratchd from his start Friday night so he could go home for the birth of his fourth child, but weather in Miami was stormy, so the flight was cancelled and Kennedy made his scheduled start after all.

6) How is Harold Reynolds on TV? He seems likeable enough, but he says some stuff that makes you scratch your head.

3:15 Friday, San Diego pitchers are playing frisbee in the outfield in Miami, four hours before gametime. Reynolds comments, "Why is it so dark there?" Um, maybe because the roof of the stadium is closed?!?!?!? He talks before he thinks way too much.

5) Five teams who were under .500 on July 30 have made the playoffs, last one being the '06 Dodgers. AL Wild Card is soft right now; it could happen this year.

4) Toronto went all-in to win the division in part because 13 of their last 56 games are against the first place Bronx Bombers.

3) Golden State Warriors saved $8M by trading Gerald Wallace to Philly for Rider alum Jason Thompson.

2) As odd as Harold Reynolds often appears to be on TV, former Colorado GM Dan O'Dowd is very good, letting us know how GMs think and how things often shake out as far as trades go. MLB Network was way ahead of ESPN as far as trade deadline coverage, not even close.

1) There have been more 90-degree days in Seattle this year than in Chicago.

Go figure.

**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 08:30 AM

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

**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 08:41 AM

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.

**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 08:47 AM

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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**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 08:52 AM

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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**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 08:56 AM

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.

**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 10:55 AM

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.

**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 11:08 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 1

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 46) at TEXAS (50 - 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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**RS170** · 08-01-2015, 12:11 PM

Hey UDog---You hit on one of my biggest pet peeves today--announcers like Harold Reynolds that make such stupid comments--just drives me nuts. Just found out we're going to be stuck with Solomon Wolcotts doing the color commentary for the Brown's preseason games this year. YUCK!! I'll have to turn off the sound and listen to the radio. Wolcotts has never had an original thought in his life.....how he ever keeps a job on TV is beyond me.

**Udog** · 08-01-2015, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by RS170 View Post

I'll have to turn off the sound and listen to the radio. Wolcotts has never had an original thought in his life.....how he ever keeps a job on TV is beyond me.

Good idea! Back in the early days of Monday Night Football, a lot of guys would turn down Gifford, Cosell and Meredith (mainly Cosell

) and listen to Jack Buck and Hank Stram on CBS radio network. They were just great.

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