Monday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 8/3

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Trends and Indexes

Monday, August 3

Good Luck on day #215 of 2015!

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Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Seahawks cut starting DT Terry McDaniel for salary cap reasons, after they gave Russell Wilson/Bobby Wagner contract extensions last week.

-- Wilson completed only 49.1% of his passes in red zone LY.

-- By way of comparison, Peyton Manning completed 65.0% of his red zone passes, Tony Romo 64.7%.

-- Still hard to believe no Chief WR caught a touchdown pass LY.

-- Over last five years (80 games), Patriots have a +91 turnover ratio.

-- Buccaneers will have 4th different starting QB the last four years.

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

13) Yoenis Cespedes was The Man in Oakland for 2.5 years, but since he has been traded three times in 369 days, he is living in a foreign country, making a fortune, but it has to be at least a little unsettling, right? He'll likely change teams again this winter when he becomes a free agent- he'd be a good fit with the Marlins.

12) Stuff I learn watching the Marlins on TV; relief pitcher Mark Rzepczynski's last name would be worth 40 points on a Scrabble board.

11) Justin Upton struck out four times on 12 pitches Sunday, joining Brett Lawrie of the A's as the only major leaguers to do that this season; before this year, the last time a player struck out four times on 12 pitches was Mike Pagliarulo in 1988.

10) White Sox have an odd rotation; Jeff Samardzija and four lefties. I'm wondering if it helps him or hurts him? Lefty platoon hitters must come to the ballpark raring to go when they haven't played the couple of days before facing Samardzija.

9) Benches cleared in both Toronto/Cincinnati yesterday; Pirates-Reds are longtime divisional rivals- that seemed to be a little more contentious than the jabbering that went on in Toronto, where the Royals/Jays shouted and pointed fingers a lot.

If the Kansas City pitchers had to bat, they might not be so brave drilling guys then mouthing off when the hitters complain.

8) Cubs have four guys with 10+ stolen bases, first time they've had that since 1997.

7) If Vice President Biden runs for President, who does President Obama support, him or Hillary Clinton?

6) Sunday's Bad Beat of the Day: under 6.5 in Miami. Marlins led 2-0 in ninth. so of course Amarista ties the game with a 2-run homer. Amarista has 18 career HRs in 1,442 career plate appearances. Then Hechavarria hits a 3-run walk-off HR to win the game 5-2 and put the game over the total-- he has. 11 career homers in 1,658 PAs.

5) Arizona Diamondbacks were only club not to make a trade deadline deal.

4) This has not been my favorite baseball season, since the A's are having a dreadful year; it got a little worse Sunday when I read that A's owner Lew Wolff is the 5th-wealthiest owner in MLB. The way they run the team, you'd think Wolff lived in a cardboard box under the freeway, but no, he is really, really rich. Awesome.

3) Someone kidnapped the honchos at ESPN; Pirates are on ESPN four times this week, including next Sunday night against the Dodgers. Four times!!!!

2) Cincinnati Reds started a rookie pitcher the last five games, the first time that has happened in at least 57 years, when they started tracking this stuff.

1) Mets 5, Nationals 2-- Washington got swept in Flushing, is now tied for first with Mets in NL East. Up in heaven somewhere, my dad is happily shaking his fist.

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, August 3

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
August 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 15.718
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 17.329
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-135
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-135); Under

Arizona @ Washington

Game 953-954
August 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 13.811
Washington
(Fister) 15.474
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-155); Under

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
August 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cain) 15.862
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 16.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+135); Over

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 957-958
August 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Colon) 15.538
Miami
(Koehler) 16.959
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over

San Diego @ Milwaukee

Game 959-960
August 3, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 15.335
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 12.815
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-120); Under

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 961-962
August 3, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 13.064
Toronto
(Price) 16.011
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-220
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-220); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 963-964
August 3, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCullers) 14.657
Texas
(Lewis) 15.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+120); Over

Tampa Bay @ Chicago White Sox

Game 965-966
August 3, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Karns) 16.554
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 15.125
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Over

Baltimore @ Oakland

Game 967-968
August 3, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Wilson) 16.705
Oakland
(Chavez) 15.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-110); Under

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 969-970
August 3, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.639
LA Angels
(Richards) 13.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+105); Under

Seattle @ Colorado

Game 971-972
August 3, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.533
Colorado
(Butler) 12.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-175); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, August 3

National League
Cubs @ Pirates
Lester is 2-0, 1.61 in his last three starts; under is 9-0-1 in his last ten.

Liriano is 3-0, 2.37 in his last six starts (over 4-1 in last five).

Cubs won four of their last six games with Pittsburgh; Chicago won its last five games overall (under 4-0-1). Pirates won five of last seven (under 2-0-1 in last three games). .

Diamondbacks @ Nationals
Godley is 3-0, 2.25 in his first two starts (over 2-0)-- Arizona scored eight runs in each of his two starts.

Fister is 1-3, 5.14 in his last five starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Washington is 3-7 in last ten games overall; five of last seven stayed under the total- they won seven of last eight games with Arizona- five of last seven in series went over. D'backs lost five of their last seven games (under 5-2).

Giants @ Braves
Cain is 1-1, 4.76 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Foltynewicz is 0-2, 6.35 in his last five starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Giants won seven of last ten games with Atlanta; four of last five went over the total. SF won 14 of last 18 games; under is 5-1-2 in their last eight. Braves lost six of last seven games (over 2-0-1 in last three).

Mets @ Marlins
Mets lost last seven Colon starts (0-6, 6.63); seven of his last 10 went under. .

Koehler is 1-3, 4.68 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Mets won six of last eight games, are tied for first in NL East, but they lost four of last five with Miami- three of last four went over. Marlins lost seven of last nine games (under 9-4 in last 13 games).

Padres @ Brewers
Ross is 2-1, 2.77 in his last five starts.

Peralta is 2-1, 3.72 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1 in last five).

Brewers lost ten of last twelve games; under is 8-0-2 in last ten. Milwaukee is 4-6 in its last ten games with San Diego (under 8-2). Padres won four of their last five games (over 5-0).

American League
Twins @ Blue Jays
Santana is 2-0, 0.76 in his three road starts this year (under 3-0).
Newly-acquired Price makes his Toronto debut here; he was 0-2, 3.43 in his last three starts for Detroit- three of his last four stayed under.
Minnesota won six of last eight games with Toronto; Twins lost six of last eight games overall, with last three staying under. Blue Jays won four of last five games; six of their last nine went over.

Astros @ Rangers
McCullers is 2-1, 2.50 in his last six starts (over 3-0-1 in last four).

Lewis is 3-0, 2.57 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Houston lost four of last six games with Texas; three of last four went over the total. Astros won five of last six games (over 4-2). Rangers won four of last five games; over is 5-3-1 in their last nine.

Rays @ White Sox
Karns is 2-0, 0.82 in his last two starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Quintana is 2-0, 1.17 in his last two starts; three of his last four home starts stayed under the total.

Rays won four of last five games with Chicago; three of last four went over the total. Tampa Bay lost three of last four games; three of their last four on road went over. White Sox lost three of last four games; eight of their last nine games went over.

Orioles @ A's
Wilson allowed two runs in six IP (86 PT) in his only MLB start.

Chavez is 1-4, 5.23 in his last six starts; eight of his last nine went over.

Orioles lost three of last four games with Oakland; eight of last ten in series went over the total. Baltimore won seven of last nine games but lost last five road series openers. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. A's won last two games after a 1-7 skid; eight of their last ten games stayed under.

Indians @ Angels
Kluber is 1-1, 3.90 in his last four road starts (over 3-1).

Richards is 1-3, 3.45 in his last four starts; Angels scored eight runs in those four games- under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Angels lost nine of last ten games after going 0-6 on Houston/LA trip last week; they're 5-2 in last seven games with Cleveland (under 6-4 in last ten). Indians lost eight of last 11 games, with last four staying under total.

Interleague
Mariners @ Rockies
Hernandez is 0-1, 1.42 in his last three road starts (under 3-0); Seattle scored three runs in those three games.

Butler is 0-2, 6.61 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Rockies are 4-7 in last 11 games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Colorado lost its last three games with Seattle; under is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Mariners lost five of last seven games, with last three staying under.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Pitt-- Lester 11-10; Liriano 10-10 (6-0 last 6)
Az-Wsh-- Godley 2-0; Fister 5-9
SF-Atl-- Cain 3-2; Foltynewicz 4-6
NY-Mia-- Colon 9-11 (0-7 last 7); Koehler 10-9
SD-Mil-- Ross 11-11; Peralta 4-6

Min-Tor-- Santana 3-2; Price (15-6 w/Det)
Hst-Tex-- McCullers 7-6; Lewis 11-10
TB-Chi-- Karns 9-10; Quintana 9-12
Balt-A's-- Wilson 0-1; Chavez 5-13
Clev-LAA-- Kluber 7-15; Richards 11-8

Sea-Col-- Hernandez 13-8; Butler 6-7

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Pitt-- Lester 7-21; Liriano 2-20
Az-Wsh-- Godley 0-2; Fister 4-14
SF-Atl-- Cain 2-5; Foltynewicz 5-10
NY-Mia-- Colon 6-20; Koehler 4-19
SD-Mil-- Ross 5-22; Peralta 2-10

Min-Tor-- Santana 0-5; Price 4-21
Hst-Tex-- McCullers 2-13; Lewis 4-21
TB-Chi-- Karns 8-19; Quintana 11-21
Balt-A's-- Wilson 0-1; Chavez 5-18 (3 of last 4)
Clev-LAA-- Kluber 10-22; Richards 2-19

Sea-Col-- Hernandez 6-21; Butler 7-14

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MLB

Monday, August 3

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 15-6 SU in their last 21 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Miami is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Atlanta's last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 14 games when playing Houston
Texas is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games

8:40 PM
SEATTLE vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Baltimore

10:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games


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MLB

Monday, August 3


Blue Jays big faves in Price's debut vs. Twins

Ace pitcher David Price is slated to make his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins on Monday, and it's quite apparent sportsbooks are expecting him to continue his dominance north of the border.

Price, who came over to Toronto in a trade deadline deal with the Detroit Tigers, will surely help bolster a club that's been plagued by starting pitching woes all season. Pinnacle Sports has opened the Bluebirds as healthy -195 moneyline favorites for the AL tilt.

Ervin Santana is the probable starter for the Twinkies. At the time of writing, the total was off the board.


Fister, Nationals have hit a wall lately

The Washington Nationals are just 1-4 in Doug Fister's last five starts.

Fister will be seeking to right the ship Monday when the Nats welcome Zack Godley and the Arizona Diamondbacks to town.

Washington is presently listed as -155 favorites for the clash.


Rays OF Souza fractures hand

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr is headed back to the disabled list after X-rays revealed that he suffered a fractured left hand in Saturday's game.

Souza left Saturday's 11-7 loss against the Boston Red Sox after getting hit on his left hand by a pitch from starter Joe Kelly in the top of the fifth inning. He remained in the game until the top of the sixth.

Souza, 26, was on the DL last month with a finger injury. He is batting .214 with a team-leading 15 home runs, 34 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 89 games.

The Rays plan to place Souza on the 15-day disabled list and recall outfielder Mikie Mahtook from Triple-A Durham prior to Sunday's game in Boston.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 3

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CHICAGO CUBS (57 - 47) at PITTSBURGH (61 - 43) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1444-1600 (-279.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 222-295 (-80.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1387-1513 (-254.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 671-774 (-202.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 151-166 (-45.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 246-189 (+37.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-17 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 35-17 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 105-75 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 372-373 (+53.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-25 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-22 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-70 (+4.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 18-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 19-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LIRIANO is 0-6 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-4 (+1.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JON LESTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LESTER is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LIRIANO is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.022.
His team's record is 6-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.4 units)

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ARIZONA (50 - 53) at WASHINGTON (54 - 49) - 7:05 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 114-151 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 114-151 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-82 (-32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-37 (-24.3 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DOUG FISTER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FISTER is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 47) at ATLANTA (47 - 58) - 7:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-28 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
CAIN is 19-31 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 19-31 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 6-17 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 26-20 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 26-20 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 23-14 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 52-29 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 157-126 (+21.5 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 76-65 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 157-126 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1057-886 (+116.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-87 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 378-376 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-20 (+20.3 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 126-141 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 99-114 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CAIN is 4-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.0 units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY METS (55 - 50) at MIAMI (43 - 62) - 7:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 17-32 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 7-27 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 12-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 3-16 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MIAMI is 364-415 (+43.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KOEHLER is 18-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 134-133 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 55-48 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 72-51 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 30-15 (+14.0 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.
COLON is 36-16 (+17.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 7-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 8-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 23-15 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 43-62 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 1-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
MIAMI is 43-59 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 27-41 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 33-49 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-4 (+1.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLON is 5-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. NY METS since 1997
KOEHLER is 1-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 4-7 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (51 - 54) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 62) - 8:10 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 44-62 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-33 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-62 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-52 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-37 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-24 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-29 (-25.4 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

TYSON ROSS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ROSS is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

WILY PERALTA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PERALTA is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (54 - 50) at TORONTO (54 - 52) - 1:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 39-18 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-7 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-50 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-59 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-16 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-21 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SANTANA is 51-29 (+24.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 23-30 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. TORONTO since 1997
SANTANA is 6-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 8-8 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.2 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PRICE is 8-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.23 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 8-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-5.6 units)

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HOUSTON (60 - 46) at TEXAS (51 - 53) - 8:05 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 51-53 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 48-49 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 39-36 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 33-30 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-19 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LEWIS is 8-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 60-46 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 27-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 60-40 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 41-29 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-25 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 35-24 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 39-65 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-77 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-54 (-28.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-4 (+2.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

COLBY LEWIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEWIS is 7-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.03 and a WHIP of 0.817.
His team's record is 7-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

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TAMPA BAY (52 - 54) at CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 53) - 8:10 PM
NATE KARNS (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 129-139 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-34 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 84-82 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-1 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

NATE KARNS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KARNS is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
QUINTANA is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (53 - 51) at OAKLAND (47 - 59) - 10:05 PM
TYLER WILSON (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 13-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-22 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-26 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 291-221 (+57.2 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 153-121 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-10 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-53 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-46 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-13 (+14.9 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.
OAKLAND is 47-59 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 23-31 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 45-57 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 30-35 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 19-27 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 23-30 (-13.0 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.
CHAVEZ is 5-13 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHAVEZ is 5-12 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

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

TYLER WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (48 - 56) at LA ANGELS (55 - 49) - 10:05 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 48-56 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-56 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-35 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KLUBER is 7-15 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 6-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 4-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 153-116 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 86-49 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 40-15 (+17.9 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

COREY KLUBER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KLUBER is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 2.570.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (48 - 58) at COLORADO (44 - 59) - 8:40 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. EDDIE BUTLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 48-58 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 43-57 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 33-39 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 36-42 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 15-32 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 62-64 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 339-319 (-85.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 72-62 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 110-155 (-38.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
COLORADO is 110-155 (-38.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-108 (-39.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

EDDIE BUTLER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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[Udog]

MLB

Monday, August 3

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Game of the Day: Cubs at Pirates
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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates (-127, 6.5)

The National League wild-card race will heat up this week when two of the top contenders — the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates — hook up for a three-game series in Pittsburgh. The Cubs have won five straight and six of seven to move 10 games above .500 for the first time since the end of the 2008 season, pulling into a tie with San Francisco for the second wild card and within four games of the Pirates.

Chicago could begin the series without rookie third baseman Kris Bryant, who left Sunday’s contest due to dizziness after a collision sliding into second and will be reevaluated Monday. The Pirates salvaged a split of their four-game set in Cincinnati with a 3-0 win Sunday in a game marred by the benches clearing after each team hit a batter. After shutting out the Reds on six hits Sunday, the Pirates look for more of the same from left-hander Francisco Liriano, who was dominant at home (8-1, 1.47 ERA) in his first season with the Pirates in 2013 but has struggled to a 5-9 mark and a 4.04 ERA at PNC Park over the past two seasons. Liriano will oppose another tough lefty in Cubs ace Jon Lester, who makes his first start in Pittsburgh since 2011 with Boston.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Chicago, ROOT (Pittsburgh)

LINE HISTROY: The Pirates opened as -130 home favorites and have been bet down to -127. The total has held steady at its opening number of 6.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Cubs - 3B K. Bryant (questionable Monday, head), RP N. Ramirez (15-day DL, abdominal), C M. Montero (15-day DL thumb), RP Z. Rosscup (15-day DL, shoulder), SP T. Wada (15-day DL, shoulder), 2B T. La Stella (60-day DL, ribs), SP J. Turner (60-day DL, shoulder).

Pirates - SP A. Burnett (15-day DL, elbow), 3B J. Harrison (Late Aug, thumb), SS J. Mercer (Early Sept, knee), RF C. Hart (60-day DL, shoulder), LF A. Lambo (60-day DL, foot).

WEATHER REPORT: There is a chance of thunderstorms and a 63 percent chance of rain at game time. There will also be a moderate hitter wind blowing at nine miles per hour out to left field.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (6-8, 3.26 ERA) vs. Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (7-6, 2.92)

Lester has pitched like the ace the Cubs signed him to be in the second half, going 2-0 with a 1.61 ERA over three starts since the break. The 31-year-old has recorded quality starts in three straight outings and five of his last six, piling up 50 strikeouts against five walks over 43 1/3 innings in July. Lester beat the Pirates on May 16 in Chicago, allowing one run and nine hits over seven innings while striking out seven.

The Pirates have won Liriano’s last six starts with the 31-year-old going 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA over that span. The native of the Dominican Republic had his streak of five straight quality starts snapped last time out, as he allowed three runs (two earned) and a season-high 10 hits over 5 2/3 frames at Minnesota. Liriano is 4-2 with a 2.56 ERA in 10 starts against the Cubs, including a no-decision earlier this season.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings in Pittsburgh.
* Cubs are 6-1 in Lester's last seven starts against the NL Central.
* Pirates are 7-0 in Liriano's last seven starts as a favorite.
* Under is 7-0 in Lester's last seven starts versus a team with a winning record.

CONSENSUS: The public is giving the edge to Pittsburgh with 64.31 percent of wagers backing the Pirates.


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