Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 8/5

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, August 5

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Kelvin Benjamin was targeted 142 times LY, the most targets any rookie WR has had since 2007.

-- Eagles allowed 81 plays of 20+ yards LY, most in the NFL.

-- Cleveland Browns have been 1-0 once in the last sixteen years.

-- Why on God's green earth didn't the Red Sox pay Jon Lester?

-- Phillies 6, LA 2-- Phillies won 13 of their last 16 games.

-- A "quality start" should be seven innings and three runs, not six innings.


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Pet peeves and other stuff........

13) Pet Peeve #1: I have Marcell Ozuna on my fantasy team and I'm hurting for good outfielders, since I also have Giancarlo Stnaton, who is hurt. Marlins sent Ozuna down to the minors July 5 and he is hitting .325 or so in AAA. Time to bring him back.

But no; Ozuna's agent is Scott Boras, who claims Miami is waiting until August 8 to bring him back, which will cost him a year on his arbitration clock, or something like that. As usual, the Marlins could care less about winning. They have that nice new stadium but they get their butts kicked year after year, so no one goes anyway.

12) Honesty in broadcasting: You don't get this much on local TV; when the Mets pulled ahead in the 8th inning last night, Marlins TV analyst Tommy Hutton blurted out "75% of the fans here are rooting for the Mets!!!" He didn't sound happy.

11) Pet Peeve #2: Utah Jazz got better last year, going 38-44, winning 13 more games than the year before, but yesterday, word came out that Dante Exum, who started half the Jazz' games LY and played 22 minutes a game, tore his ACL while playing in an international tournament for Australia. Awesome.

NBA teams pay their players millions of dollars, but are held hostage by these stupid summer tournamets-- the Pacers lost Paul George LY after he got hurt in a similar game at UNLV, which crippled Indiana's season. Do Utah fans get a rebate now? Exum isn't the player George was, but it hurts and now the Jazz will suffer for it.

10) If James Harden signs that $200M, 13-year deal with adidas, who would he be more loyal to, adidas or the Rockets? Houston paid him $14,728,844 LY; adidas will be playing him $15,384,615 a year. Playing in the summer gives the sneaker company lot more exposure and thats what they're looking for.

9) Pet Peeve #3-- This one made me smile, because it helped the A's. Smart people doing stupid things. A's led Baltimore 2-0, bottom of 6th, they've got a guy on 2nd and Eric Sogard is up, with Marcus Semien on deck. Buck Showalter is one of the best managers in baseball, the Orioles are so lucky to have im, but he walks Sogard to pitch to Semien. Let me repeat that-- he walked Eric Sogard on purpose. Thanks!!!!

Now Semien is no ARod, but he is a much better hitter than Sogard and he drilled a three-run homer that basically ended last night's Oakland win. Numbers are nice, but common sense is nicer. You never walk Eric Sogard on purpose, unless a pitcher is the next hitter. This was the case of a smart person making a dumb move.

Elsewhere in the world yesterday.........
8) Dave Dombrowski is out as GM of the Tigers, despite Detroit winning its division the last four years. His phone probably blew up about five minutes after word got out-- he will not be out of work very long, unless he wants to be.

This is very bad news for manager Brad Ausmus; GM's usually like to bring their own guys in to manage, especially when the uincumbent has been struggling.

7) Dan Haren is making $10M this year; he tried to dissuade a trade to Miami last winter because he wanted to stay on the west coast, but now he is on the Cubs and in a pennant race. He makes his first Cub start against the Prates tonight.

6) "He looks like a lamp post with ears." Arizona Cardinal analyst Ron Wolfley describing a rookie on the Cardinals, who apparently is very thin.

5) If you care about such things, a guy on NFL Network yesterday was touting Detroit RB Ameer Abdullah as a fantasy sleeper.

4) RB Arien Foster hurt his leg, is out indefinitely, tough blow for Houston.

3) Padres-Brewers played in Milwaukee this week; Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell played for Padres manager Pat Murphy in college at Notre Dame.

2) Check out this video of Northwestern State basketball player Jalan West playing HORSE with the school president, in the president's driveway.

1) Has to be a long summer for announcers of bad teams; they can't rip the home team, even if they deserve it and they have to come up with positive stuff to keep the viewers tuned in. Its not always easy.

Oakland broadcasts this month have featured a guy who catches foul balls in stands behind home plate, then gives them to little kids sitting near him, as well as a muskrat who was watching the game while sitting atop the rightfield fence. Seriously.

Miami announcers read texts/e-mails almost the whole game on Tuesdays; until they get Ozuna and Stanton back, it might be more entertaining than the actual games.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 5

National League
Cubs @ Pirates
Haren was 0-2, 4.50 in his last three starts for Miami; seven of his last 10 starts stayed under the total. .

Locke is 1-2, 5.64 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Cubs won five of their last seven games with Pittsburgh; Chicago won its last six games overall (under 5-0-1). Pirates won five of last eight (under 3-0-1 in last four games).

Dodgers @ Phillies
Anderson is 0-2, 4.98 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Harang is 1-6, 7.94 in his last seven starts (over 5-2).

Phillies are 13-3 since All-Star break; over is 3-1-2 in his last six. Dodgers won four of last six games with the Phillies; under is 5-2-1 in last eight. LA won four of its last five games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five.

Diamondbacks @ Nationals
de la Rosa is 2-0, 2.14 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Gonzalez is 4-0, 2.02 in his last six starts.

Washington is 4-8 in last 12 games overall; six of last nine stayed under the total- they won eight of last ten games with Arizona- six of last nine in series went over. D'backs lost six of their last nine games (under 6-3).

Giants @ Braves
Bumgarner is 3-1, 3.65 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine.

Perez is 1-1, 9.00 in his last three starts; six of his last nine went over.

Giants lost three of last four games with Atlanta; six of last seven went over the total. SF won 15 of last 20 games; under is 5-3-2 in their last ten. Braves lost seven of last nine games (over 4-0-1 in last five).

Mets @ Marlins
Harvey is 2-2, 3.48 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Phelps is 0-3, 3.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1); Marlins scored total of five runs in those four games.

Mets won eight of last ten games; four of their last seven went over- they lost four of last seven with Miami- four of last six went over. Marlins lost nine of last 11 games (under 10-5 in last 15 games).

Cardinals @ Reds
Cardinals are 16-3 when Martinez starts; he is 3-1, 2.19 in his last six starts. Under is 8-1-1 in his last ten starts.

Holmberg allowed two runs in six IP (100 PT) in his first '15 start.

St Louis won five of last eight games with Cincinnati; last six series games stayed under. Cardinals won three of last five games; nine of their last 11 stayed under. Reds won five of last seven games; under is 6-1-1 in last eight.

Padres @ Brewers
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.37 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went under.

Jungmann is 3-2, 2.02 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Brewers lost 11 of last 14 games; under is 9-1-2 in last 12. Milwaukee is 5-7 in its last 12 games with San Diego (under 9-3). Padres won five of their last seven games (over 6-1).

American League
Royals @ Tigers
Cueto is 1-0, 2.50 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Boyd was 0-2, 14.85 in his two starts for Toronto (over 1-1).

Royals are 6-3 in last eight games with Detroit; seven of last 10 series games stayed under. KC lost four of its last six games overall. Tigers are 3-6 in last nine games overall- they fired their longtime GM this week.

Twins @ Blue Jays
Duffey is making first MLB start; he is 6-8, 2.66 in 21 AAA starts this year. .
Hutchison is 1-1, 8.39 in his last five starts (over 4-1).
Minnesota won six of last ten games with Toronto; three of last four stayed under Twins lost eight of last ten games overall, with last five staying under. Blue Jays won six of last seven games; their last three stayed under.

Red Sox @ Bronx
Wright is 1-3, 6.11 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Severino is making MLB debut; he was 7-0, 1.91 in 11 AAA starts.

Boston lost seven of its last eight games with Bronx; four of last seven in series stayed under the total. Red Sox won three of last five games; eight of their last nine went over. Bronx won eight of its last nine home games.

Astros @ Rangers
Kazmir hasn't allowed a run in his first two Houston starts (1-0, 14.2 IP); he is 2-0, 0.53 in his last five starts-- six of his last seven stayed under.

Martinez is 1-4, 7.68 in his last six starts (over is 3-1-1 in his last five).

Houston lost six of last eight games with Texas; four of last six went over the total. Astros won five of last eight games (over 5-3). Rangers won six of last seven games; over is 6-4-1 in their last eleven.

Rays @ White Sox
Ramirez is 0-1, 5.00 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Rodon is 1-3, 6.93 in his last five starts; four of his last six went over.

Rays won six of last seven games with Chicago; five of last six went over the total. Tampa Bay won its last three games, scoring 20 runs; five of their last six on road went over. White Sox lost five of last six games; 10 of their last 11 games went over.

Orioles @ A's
Chen is 1-2, 4.80 in his last five starts; under is 8-1-1 in his last ten.

Graveman is 0-3, 7.11 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Baltimore won eight of last 11 games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. A's lost eight of last 12 games; nine of those twelve games stayed under. Orioles lost four of last six games with Oakland; nine of last 12 in series went over the total.

Indians @ Angels
Salazar is 2-2, 2.15 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Santiago is 0-1, 8.10 in his last two starts; his last five all went over.

Angels lost ten of last 12 games; seven of last ten went over-- they're 6-3 in last nine games with Indians (under 7-5 in last 12). Indians lost nine of last 13 games, with five of last six staying under.

Interleague
Mariners @ Rockies
Walker is 1-1, 6.82 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Rusin is 0-2, 6.75 in his last five starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine.

Rockies are 4-8 in last 12 games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Colorado lost its last four games with Seattle; over is 3-0-1 in last four series games. Seattle won its last three games, scoring 22 runs-- over is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Pitt-- Haren (10-11 w/Mia); Locke 11-9
LA-Phil-- Anderson 10-10; Harang 6-12 (1-9 last 10)
Az-Wsh-- de la Rosa 12-9; Gonzalez 12-7
SF-Atl-- Bumgarner 12-9; Perez 5-4
NY-Mia-- Harvey 12-8; Phelps 5-12 (0-5 last 5)
StL-Cin-- Martinez 16-3; Holmberg 1-0
SD-Mil-- Kennedy 9-10; Jungmann 6-4

KC-Det-- Cueto (11-9/0-1); Boyd 0-2
Min-Tor-- Duffey 0-0; Hutchison 14-7
Bos-NY-- Wright 2-5; Severino 0-0
Hst-Tex-- Kazmir (10-10/2-0); Martinez 10-9 (2-8 last 10)
TB-Chi-- Ramirez 11-5; Rodon 8-6
Balt-A's-- Chen 12-8; Graveman 8-9 (0-4 last 4)
Clev-LAA-- Salazar 12-7; Santiago 11-9

Sea-Col-- Walker 12-9; Rusin 2-8

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Pitt-- Haren 2-21; Locke 4-20
LA-Phil-- Anderson 8-20 (7 of last 9); Harang 6-18
Az-Wsh-- de la Rosa 5-21; Gonzalez 2-19
SF-Atl-- Bumgarner 5-21; Perez 4-9
NY-Mia-- Harvey 6-20; Phelps 6-17
StL-Cin-- Martinez 3-19; Holmberg 0-1
SD-Mil-- Kennedy 7-19; Jungmann 1-10

KC-Det-- Cueto 5-20; Boyd 1-2
Min-Tor-- Duffey 0-0; Hutchison 9-21 (5 of last 7)
Bos-NY-- Wright 3-7; Severino 0-0
Hst-Tex-- Kazmir 2-20; Martinez 6-19 (4 of last 5)
TB-Chi-- Ramirez 4-16; Rodon 5-14
Balt-A's-- Chen 6-20; Graveman 5-17
Clev-LAA-- Salazar 6-19; Santiago 6-20

Sea-Col-- Walker 5-21; Rusin 4-10

Umpires
Chi-Pitt-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Randazzo games.
Az-Wash-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Morales games.
LA-Phil-- Seven of last nine Porter games went over.
SF-Atl-- Underdogs are 10-11 (+$240) in Scott games this year.
StL-Cin-- Six of last eight May games stayed under.
NY-Mia-- Underdogs won three of last five BWelke games.
SD-Mil-- Five of last seven Carapazza games went over.

Min-Tor-- Three of last four Woodring games went over.
KC-Det-- Under is 9-5 in last fourteen Foster games.
Hst-Tex-- Last three Reynolds games went over total.
TB-Chi-- Under is 11-6 in last seventeen Hudson games.
Balt-A's-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Bellino games.
Bos-NY-- Favorites won last five Danley games; three of last four stayed under the total.
Cle-LA-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Hoberg games.

Sea-Col-- Road team won last three Pattillo games.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Trend Report
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2:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games at home

3:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. COLORADO
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home

3:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games at home
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore

3:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
Chi Cubs are 7-15 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of LA Dodgers's last 25 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:07 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games

7:08 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing St. Louis

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Mets's last 22 games when playing Miami
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston

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


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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 5


Arizona @ Washington

Game 953-954
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 13.362
Washington
(Gonzalez) 17.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-160); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Haren) 12.135
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 16.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Under

LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 955-956
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 15.104
Philadelphia
(Harang) 16.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+165); Over

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
August 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 14.449
Atlanta
(Perez) 15.429
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-180
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+160); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 959-960
August 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Martinez) 16.837
Cincinnati
(Holmberg) 12.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 961-962
August 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.932
Miami
(Phelps) 14.425
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-170
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-170); Over

San Diego @ Milwaukee

Game 963-964
August 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 16.592
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 15.133
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-105); Under

Tampa Bay @ Chicago White Sox

Game 965-966
August 5, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 16.247
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 14.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-105); Under

Baltimore @ Oakland

Game 967-968
August 5, 2015 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Chen) 13.480
Oakland
(Graveman) 16.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+125); Under

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 969-970
August 5, 2015 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.500
LA Angels
(Santiago) 14.902
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+105); Under

Kansas City @ Detroit

Game 971-972
August 5, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Cueto) 15.514
Detroit
(Boyd) 13.180
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-165); Over

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 973-974
August 5, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Duffey) 14.732
Toronto
(Hutchison) 16.234
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-200); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 975-976
August 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 15.523
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.088
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-185); Over

Houston @ Texas

Game 977-978
August 5, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Kazmir) 17.515
Texas
(Martinez) 15.549
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-155); Over

Seattle @ Colorado

Game 979-980
August 5, 2015 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 12.506
Colorado
(Rusin) 16.456
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+110); Under

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MLB

Wednesday, August 5

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Game of the Day: Astros at Rangers
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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers (+134, 9.5)

It appears first-place Houston made a solid move in acquiring Scott Kazmir prior to the trade deadline, and the Astros hope the investment continues to pay dividends when they visit the Texas Rangers on Wednesday for the finale of their three-game series. Kazmir, the American League Pitcher of the Month for July whose 0.26 ERA during that period was the third-lowest in the month's history, has yet to allow a run in two starts since joining his hometown team and has dominated Texas.

“He was great coming out of the draft. He had a really good start to his career. He traveled different roads to get to where he is today,'' Astros manager A.J. Hinch told the Houston Chronicle about Kazmir, who was 2-0 in five starts with the Astros and Oakland in July. "Now he’s in the thick of the pennant race pitching for a team that acquired him at the deadline to be a force in his hometown. The story continues to get better. We hope to add another chapter in the rest of the year.” Kazmir on Wednesday must play the role of stopper as the Rangers made it two straight over Houston with a 4-3 victory Tuesday to climb within two games of Toronto for the final wild-card spot and six of the first-place Astros in the AL West. Nick Martinez takes the ball on his 25th birthday Wednesday after snapping a six-start winless streak (0-4) in his last turn for Texas, which has won three straight and five of six while already extending their unbeaten series string to five (4-0-1).

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

LINE HISTORY: The Rangers have held steady at their opening number of +134. The total has also stayed put at 9.5 runs.

INJURY REPORT:

Astros - RF G. Springer (Mid Aug, wrist), SP B. Peacock (60-day DL, abdominal).

Rangers - RP T. Scheppers (15-day DL, knee), C R. Chirinos (15-day Dl, shoulder), C C. Corporan (15-day DL, thumb), 1B K. Blanks (15-day DL, Achillies), SP N. Tepesch (60-day DL, elbow), SP D. Holland (60-day DL, shoulder), RF A. Richardson (60-day DL, back), 2B J. Profar (60-day DL, elbow).

WEATHER REPORT: There should be a moderate pitchers wind gusting in from right field at 10 miles per hour. Otherwise, expect clear skies and temperatures in the high 90's at game time.

UMPIRE REPORT: The MLB's best home team ump, Jim Reynolds, will be calling strikes for this game. The home team is 17-4 in the 21 games he has been behind home plate. The over is 17-12-2 in Reynolds' games and he also has a strike rate of 63.23 percent.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Scott Kazmir (6-5, 2.10 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Nick Martinez (6-6, 4.01)

Kazmir immediately got a taste of the pennant race when he received a no-decision after allowing three hits and three walks while striking out five in 7 2/3 innings of a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. That performance - his first in an Astros uniform at Minute Maid Park - followed up a 4-0 victory at Kansas City on July 24, when he permitted three hits in seven frames. The 31-year-old is 11-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 21 starts versus Texas, including 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three turns this season while with Oakland, and has little trouble with Prince Fielder (2-for-16), who is second in the AL in batting with a .329 average.

Martinez yielded two runs in 6 1/3 innings of a 6-3 victory over San Francisco on Friday. The Florida native gave up 27 runs in 34 2/3 frames over his previous six starts, with the last five turns during that stretch coming on the road. Martinez is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA in five games (three starts) versus Houston - all last season.

TRENDS:

* Astros are 1-8 in their last nine road games versus a right-handed starter.
* Rangers are 5-0 in their last five games as an underdog.
* Under is 9-1-1 in the Astros last 11 road games.
* Over is 9-1-1 in the Rangers last 11 games versus a left-handed starter.

CONSENSUS: The public is backing Houston in this AL West showdown, with 63.98 percent of wagers taking the favored Astros.


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MLB

Wednesday, August 5


Pitchers wind at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday

The pitchers for today's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox could be given a hand by the wind Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday.

There will be a 10 mile per hour wind gusting in from left field during the game, otherwise, the weather is expected to be clear with temperatures in the high 70's.

The pitchers benefiting from the wind are the Rays' Erasmo Ramirez (3.61 ERA, 5-9 O/U) and the White Sox's Carlos Rodon (4.84 ERA, 8-6 O/U). The total currently sits at 8.0.


White Sox slumping at home

The Chicago White Sox are in a slump at U.S. Cellular Field, going 1-8 in their last nine games there.

The Pale Hose problem during the slump has been pitching, allowing a whopping 7.22 runs per game in those nine games, while scoring just 4.22 runs themselves.

They try to break out of the slump Wednesday afternoon against the visting Tampa Bay Rays.

The White Sox, currently -121 faves, send left-hander Carlos Rondon (4-4, 4.84 ERA) to the mound to take on the Rays right-hander Erasmo Ramirez (8-4, 3.61 ERA).

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 5

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CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 47) at PITTSBURGH (61 - 44) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1445-1600 (-278.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 223-295 (-79.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 672-774 (-201.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 152-166 (-44.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
HAREN is 186-185 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 65-83 (-41.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 173-178 (-47.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 123-128 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 246-190 (+36.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 105-76 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-35 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 372-374 (+52.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-23 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-25 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-22 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-70 (+5.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-27 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-4 (+2.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAREN is 3-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.9 units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOCKE is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.623.
His team's record is 2-6 (-6.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

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ARIZONA (51 - 54) at WASHINGTON (55 - 50) - 7:05 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 115-152 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 115-152 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-83 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-38 (-24.2 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.
WASHINGTON is 28-11 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 119-83 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 17-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 10-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 17-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 32-34 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-41 (-7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (60 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (42 - 65) - 7:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 60-46 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-28 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-46 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-35 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-23 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ANDERSON is 43-55 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 402-378 (+54.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HARANG is 34-21 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 74-39 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-44 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 58-74 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-3 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

AARON HARANG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HARANG is 4-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 4-9 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-3.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (58 - 48) at ATLANTA (48 - 59) - 7:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. WILLIAMS PEREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 27-24 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 27-21 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 27-21 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 24-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 53-30 (+20.8 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 158-127 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 77-66 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 158-127 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1058-887 (+116.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 111-88 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-23 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-21 (+20.0 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.
BUMGARNER is 22-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 22-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 27-9 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 127-142 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+1.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 5-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEREZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (67 - 39) at CINCINNATI (48 - 56) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. DAVID HOLMBERG (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 39-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 67-39 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-39 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-28 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 70-44 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 16-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 16-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 368-392 (-95.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (+0.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)

DAVID HOLMBERG vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HOLMBERG is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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NY METS (57 - 50) at MIAMI (43 - 64) - 7:10 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 9-27 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 13-26 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 5-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MIAMI is 51-40 (+17.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 364-417 (+41.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 57-50 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 67-55 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 57-48 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 74-51 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-15 (+16.0 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.
MIAMI is 43-64 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 43-61 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 27-43 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 33-50 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 22-41 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHELPS is 11-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-4 (+3.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARVEY is 1-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.14 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 1-5 (-7.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. NY METS since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (52 - 55) at MILWAUKEE (45 - 63) - 8:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 45-63 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-63 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-53 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-30 (-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
MILWAUKEE is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (54 - 54) at CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 55) - 2:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 131-139 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-61 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-11 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
RAMIREZ is 11-5 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-60 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-0 (+5.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.155.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (54 - 52) at OAKLAND (48 - 60) - 3:35 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 14-25 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 292-222 (+57.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 154-122 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-38 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-47 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 30-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 48-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 24-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-24 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-58 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 9-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-11 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
OAKLAND is 19-28 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 24-31 (-13.2 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
OAKLAND is 1-1 (-0.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CHEN is 4-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (49 - 57) at LA ANGELS (56 - 50) - 3:35 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 49-57 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-57 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-24 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-30 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 154-117 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 87-50 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-16 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALAZAR is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.30 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.653.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (63 - 42) at DETROIT (51 - 55) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CUETO is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (54 - 52) at TORONTO (56 - 52) - 7:05 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 41-18 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-7 (+12.3 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 54-52 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-27 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-23 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-14 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 25-30 (-9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

TYLER DUFFEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

DREW HUTCHISON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HUTCHISON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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BOSTON (47 - 60) at NY YANKEES (60 - 45) - 7:05 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 47-60 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 35-41 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-32 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 5-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
BOSTON is 19-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 40-54 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 31-40 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 36-43 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 19-31 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 24-44 (-18.1 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.
NY YANKEES are 60-45 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 55-40 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 36-23 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-3 (+4.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WRIGHT is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (60 - 48) at TEXAS (53 - 53) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 53-53 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 50-49 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 41-36 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 32-19 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 60-48 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 62-60 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-42 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 41-31 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-27 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 41-65 (-22.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 55-77 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-54 (-26.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 5-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-4 (+4.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 11-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 15-6 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.7 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARTINEZ is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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SEATTLE (50 - 58) at COLORADO (44 - 61) - 3:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 50-58 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 45-57 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 17-32 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 94-100 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 341-319 (-83.1 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 74-62 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 110-157 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-14 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
COLORADO is 110-157 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-96 (-28.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-111 (-32.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 5


The under is hot when Orioles' Chen faces AL West

The under is a very good 18-3 in the last 21 games Baltimore's Wei-Yin Chen has started against American League West opponents.

Under backers hope the streak continues Wednesday when the Orioles visit the Oakland Athletics in the finale of their three-game series.

Chen (3.24 ERA, 4-14 O/U) goes up against A's right-hander Kendall Graveman (3.84 ERA, 7-9 O/U), where the total currently sits at 7.0 runs.


Mariners' Walker looks to stay hot on the road

The Seattle Mariners are hoping young right-hander Taijuan Walker can keep up his absurd hot-streak when pitching on the road Wednesday in Colorado against the Rockies.

The Mariners are 6-0 in Walker's last six road starts, where he has pitched to a 2.07 ERA while punching out 40 batters and giving up just three walks in 39.1 innings of work.

Seattle and Walker are currently -126 road favorites going up against Rockies southpaw Chris Rusin (3-4, 4.61 ERA).


Something's got to give in Indians-Angels matchup

Both the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Indians are struggling in certain ways entering Wednesday's matchup, with the Indians struggling against left-handers, while the Angels are just plain struggling.

The Indians are 2-10 in their last 12 games against a left-handed starter and go up against Angels southpaw Hector Santiago (7-5, 2.70 ERA), who are just 2-10 in their last 12 overall.

The Angels are currently -118 home favorites for today's contest against the Tribe, who counter with right-hander Danny Salazar (9-6, 3.47 ERA).

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MLB

Wednesday, August 5


Jungmann has become a top tier under pitcher

In Taylor Jungmann's past seven starts, the over/under has gone 1-5-1 thanks to his excellent pitching. Those seven appearances have seen the rightie allow a mere 1.3 runs allowed per game.

Jungmann is now the eighth best under pitcher in baseball, with a minimum of five starts on the season, with a 2-7 O/U mark.

The Brew Crew host the Padres Wednesday with the total currently listed at 7.5.


Kazmir coming off historically good July

Scott Kazmir pitched like a man possessed in July, which lead to his teams going 4-1 with an over/under of 1-4.

Kazmir posted a ridiculous 0.26 ERA while allowing opponents to bat .134 over his five starts last month. Those five starts saw the leftie surrender one earned run.

The Astros are currently -156 with a total of 9.5 when they visit the Texas Rangers Wednesday.


Hitters wind, chance of thunderstorms at Yankee Stadium

Weather could have an affect on your bets for tonight's clash between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

There will be a hitters wind of about 10 miles per hour blowing out to the short porch in right field. There will also be a chance of thunderstorms in the area, with a 20 percent chance of rain that should dissipate throughout the evening.

The Yankees, currently -193 favorites, send Luis Severino to the mound to make his first career start against the Red Sox's Stephen Wright. Then total is currently at 9.0.


Cardinals continue to be the best under team

In their past 13 contests, the St. Louis Cardinals have a 2-10-1 over/under record. The Cards have plated an average of 3.2 runs per game while allowing 2.7 in their past 13.

St. Louis is easily the top under in the MLB with a 39-63-4 O/U, which means they have six more unders than any other team in baseball.

Currently, the total when the Cards visit the Reds is 7.5.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 5


Cueto stronger when the sun goes down this season

Johnny Cueto has been pitching ever been this season when he gets a full day to prepare. In 11 night games this season, Cueto has posted a 2.44 ERA while batters are hitting a mere .184.

Cueto allowed seven hits and three earned runs over seven innings in his first start with the Kansas City Royals.

The Royals are currently -160 when they visit the Detroit Tigers Wednesday.


Yankees top prospect Severino a huge favorite in debut

The New York Yankees top pitching prospect Luis Severino is facing a bit of pressure as he makes his major league debut at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night.

Talk about hitting the ground running. Not only does he have to go up against the Bronx Bombers biggest rivals in the Boston Red Sox, (despite how poorly they've played), but he is going in as a huge -193 favorite according to some books.

Severino has been fantastic at AAA Scranton this season, going 7-0 in 11 starts, pitching to a 1.91 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP, with 50 strikeouts to 17 walks.

He goes up against Boston's Steven Wright, who is 4-4 in seven starts, with a 4.53 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP.

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MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 5

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM
Chicago: 31-23 SU in road games
Pittsburgh: 19-27 SU against division opponents

Arizona at Washington, 7:05 PM
Arizona: 25-20 SU as a road underdog of +100 or higher
Washington: 15-23 SU after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span

LA Dodgers at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM
Los Angeles: 13-18 SU as a road favorite of -125 or more
Philadelphia: 20-17 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games

San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:10 PM
San Francisco: 16-1 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Atlanta: 21-35 SU against NL West opponents

St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM
St Louis: 18-6 SU after a loss by 2 runs or less
Cincinnati: 20-34 SU after a win by 2 runs or less

NY Mets at Miami, 7:10 PM
New York: 24-8 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
Miami: 33-50 SU against right-handed starters

San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:10 PM
San Diego: 41-32 SU as an underdog of +100 to +150
Milwaukee: 15-30 SU after allowing 1 run or less

Kansas City at Detroit, 7:05 PM
CUETO: 22-7 TSR when the total is 7 to 8.5
Detroit: 6-13 SU in home games after scoring 2 runs or less

Minnesota at Toronto, 7:05 PM
Minnesota: 91-55 SU after scoring 4 runs or less 5 straight games
Toronto: 8-16 SU after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Boston at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM
Boston: 53-70 SU after one or more consecutive overs
New York: 18-5 SU in home games after 2 straight games without a stolen base

Houston at Texas, 8:05 PM
KAZMIR: 62-28 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Texas: 29-54 SU at home when the total is 9 to 9.5