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**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 08:33 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Steelers lost kicker Shaun Suisham (ACL) for the season Sunday night.

-- Patriots added #3 QB Ryan Lindley, who was awful as an Arizona Cardinal; he will play a lot in preseason I'm guessing, so Pats con protect Brady/Garoppolo.

-- For a while Monday afternoon, A's were selling tickets to their August 21 home game for $5 apiece. $5 for a major league ballgame!!!!

-- Dodgers are 27-17 when Kershaw/Greinke start, 35-33 with everyone else.

-- Cubs scored in the first inning in each of their last six home games.

-- Happy 90th birthday to former President Jimmy Carter.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.......

13) OK, I get it; Josh Donaldson might be AL MVP this season, after he was dealt from the A's to Toronto last winter. But I'm tired of hearing people ranting on and on about how stupid the A's were for trading him- its not really true.

Oakland has financial restrictions because their cheap owner (5th-wealthiest owner in MLB) says they do, so while Donaldson is a bargain at $4.3M this year, he begins to break the bank next year, when his three arbitration years start. He'll be making a salary in 8-figure range beginning next year, unless his agent is a moron (doubt it).

To get any significant return on a trade, you have to trade the guy before he becomes a financial burden, so the A's dealt him last winter-- in return, they got:
-- Brett Lawrie 2B/3B-- He is no Donaldson but a decent everday big leaguer.
-- Kendall Graveman P-- Is 6-7, 3.90 in 18 MLB starts this year, isn't bad.
-- Sean Nolin, P-- Lefty starter who is currently hurt in AAA.
-- Franklin Barreto, SS-- Shortstop prospect who replaces Addison Russell in A's infield of future. He is doing pretty well in A ball but is currently hurt.

Did they break even on the trade? Probably not, but a team like the A's has to have solid starting pitching or they have zero chance and they got two starters in this deal, so while Donaldson is a big star, the reality is, the A's could no longer afford him.

12) We mentioned a place called the NoMad Hotel in NYC last week; place has a bar with a 2-story library and a restaurant-- turns out it is a little expensive, as in $385 if you stayed there last night, a Monday night. For one night. Yikes.

11) If you watch old episodes of CSI, you can see signs on the Las Vegas Strip of places that no longer exist, like the old Sahara hotel/casino, which is now SLS, where I stayed on my vacation last month. There is a Neon Graveyard in downtown Vegas, where they keep the old huge neon signs that light the strip. Its a cool place.

10) No one pays to see umpires do their job. No one. Going into Sunday's start against the Mets, Tampa's Chris Archer had walked nine batters in his previous seven starts, but he walked four Mets in the 2nd inning Sunday, because Woodring had a strike zone the size of a small napkin. Again, no one pays to watch the umpire work.

9) Surprising stat: Last year was first time in five years New England ranked higher than 25th in NFL in yards allowed. Less surprising stat: since 2007, Patriots are 14-5-1 vs spread when they're getting points.

8) There is a movie called Man from UNCLE coming out soon, the remake of an old TV show that ran from 1964-68, I think on NBC. Would've been nice if they found a spot for Robert Vaughn/David McCallum in the movie, the stars of the old TV show.

McCallum is still on TV; he is Dr Mallard on NCIS. Vaughn has been on Law and Order now and then the last few years.

7) Louisville plays Auburn in the Georgia Dome September 5; curious to see the reception Louisville coach Bobby Petrino gets, since he quit as coach of the Falcons before his first year ('07) was over-- he had a 3-10 record. Could be an icy reception.

6) Only 18 of 32 NFL head coaches played Division I-A college football.

5) Red Sox' Opening Day payroll this year was $184,345,996, third-highest in the major leagues. Captain Obvious called in: they're not getting their money's worth.

4) LSU sold out its football season tickets for 12th year in a row; if you're scoring at home, that is 74,350 season tickets a year for a dozen years.

3) As good a pitcher as Noah Syndergaard is, Mets are 1-7 in his road starts.

2) Modern baseball; When a ballplayer breaks a bat, it goes into the dugout where an authenticator puts a sticker on the bat, then it goes to the team store and is sold to a dumb person who buys broken bats. Seriously; whatever happened to giving broken bats to little kids?

Guy on SNY just said the bat Jose Reyes broke in the first inning Monday would sell for $500-600 in that team store. What jackass would pay $500 for a broken bat?

1) I read today that the Westgate SuperBook expects Ohio State to be a double digit favorite in every regular season game they play this season. Thats an indictment of the slowish Big 14 and of the Buckeyes' non-league schedule (Virginia Tech, Hawai'i and two MAC schools).

**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 08:37 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, August 11

Colorado @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
August 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 14.871
NY Mets
(Harvey) 16.383
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-250
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-250); Under

Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs

Game 953-954
August 11, 2015 @ 8:06 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 14.094
Chicago Cubs
(Haren) 17.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-150); N/A

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis

Game 955-956
August 11, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 16.479
St. Louis
(Martinez) 15.391
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+140); Over

Philadelphia @ Arizona

Game 957-958
August 11, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Buchanan) 16.418
Arizona
(Hellcksn) 15,299
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+150); Over

Washington @ LA Dodgers

Game 959-960
August 11, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 13.479
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 16.593
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-180
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-180); Over

Cincinnati @ San Diego

Game 961-962
August 11, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 11.866
San Diego
(Rea) 15.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 4
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-120); Over

Oakland @ Toronto

Game 963-964
August 11, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Gravemn) 15.828
Toronto
(Hutchson) 14.738
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+170); Under

NY Yankees @ Cleveland

Game 965-966
August 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 18.654
Cleveland
(Carrsco) 14.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-105); Under

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 967-968
August 11, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 16.930
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 13.245
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-130); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 969-970
August 11, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 13.245
Kansas City
(Ventura) 15.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-150); Over

Texas @ Minnesota

Game 971-972
August 11, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gallardo) 13.559
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.979
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-110); Over

Baltimore @ Seattle

Game 973-974
August 11, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Tillman) 14.965
Seattle
(Walker 16.485
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-110); Over

Boston @ Miami

Game 975-976
August 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 15.965
Miami
(Nicolino) 14.485
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-115); Over

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

Game 977-978
August 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 14.612
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 17.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-180
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-180); Under

Houston @ San Francisco

Game 979-980
August 11, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Kazmir) 16.377
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 14.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-140
6
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+120); Over

**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 08:42 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, August 11

National League
Rockies @ Mets
Rusin is 0-1, 8.14 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Harvey is 2-1, 1.25 in his last three starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Colorado lost last five games with the Mets; home side won ten of last 11 in series, with last five staying under. Rockies won three of last five overall; five of their last seven went over total. Mets won nine of last 11 games, with six of last eight going over.

Brewers @ Cubs
Jungmann is 4-2, 2.11 in his last six starts; three of last four stayed under.

Haren is 0-2, 5.09 in his last four starts (under 6-4 in last ten).

Milwaukee lost last four games with the Cubs (under 4-0-1 in last five); they won four of last six games (under 6-4 in last ten). Chicago won nine of its last ten games; four of last five went over the total.

Pirates @ Cardinals
Locke is 1-2, 5.79 in his last five starts (over 2-0-1 in last three).

Martinez is 1-1, 4.09 in his last four starts; under is 8-1-1 in his last ten.

Pirates won five of last six games with St Louis; five of last seven series tilts went over. Pittsburgh won last four games, scoring 31 runs (over 4-0). Cards won four of last five games; six of their last seven stayed under.

Phillies @ Diamondbacks
Buchanan is 2-2, 7.00 in his last five starts (over 4-0-1).

Hellickson is 1-3, 5.57 in his last four starts (over 5-2-1 in last eight).

Phillies are 16-6 in their last 21 games; four of last five went over the total. Arizona is 5-3 in last eight games; three of last four stayed under. Phils won six of last eight in series; three of last five stayed under the total.

Nationals @ Dodgers
Ross is 3-2, 2.70 in his last six starts (under 4-3).

Greinke is 6-0, 1.21 in his last nine starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten.

Washington is 5-3 in last eight games with the Dodgers (over 6-5); Nationals lost seven of last 11 games (over 8-1 in last nine). Dodgers lost their last four games, allowing 32 runs; their last five games all went over.

Reds @ Padres
Lorenzen is 0-5, 8.04 in his last six starts (over 2-0-1 in last three).

Rea is making MLB debut here; he was 2-2, 4.39 in six AAA starts at the high altitude of El Paso.

Cincinnati lost seven of last eight games with San Diego; under is 8-3 in last 11 series games. Reds lost five of last six games; their last nine stayed under the total. Padres lost six of last seven games; over is 9-3 in their last 12.

American League
A's @ Blue Jays
Former Blue Jay Graveman is 0-0, 2.92 in his last two starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Hutchison is 1-0, 10.93 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over the total- Jays scored 42 runs in those six games.

Blue Jays won last eight games, outscoring foes 42-15; last three went under the total. Oakland won five of last seven games with Toronto; under is 8-1-1 in last ten series games- home team won eight of last ten. A's won last three games, allowing six runs.

Bronx @ Indians
Severino allowed two runs in five IP (94 PT) in his MLB debut.

Carrasco is 1-1, 2.57 in his last five starts; six of his last eight went over.

Bronx lost three of last four games with Cleveland, four of last six series tilts went over. New York lost four of last five games, scoring four runs (all five stayed under). Indians are 3-2 in last five games; their last three went over.

Tigers @ Royals
Sanchez is 0-2, 6.50 in his last three starts; under is 7-0-2 in his last nine.

Ventura is 2-0, 5.68 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over. KC scored 18 runs in his last three starts.

Royals won last four games; three of their last five went over the total. Tigers are 5-4 in last nine games with Kansas City; five of last six stayed under the total. Detroit is 4-6 in last ten games (over 2-1-2 last five).

Angels @ White Sox
Santiago is 0-1, 6.75 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over.
Rodon is 1-2, 9.33 in his last four starts (over 5-2 in last seven).
Angels won seven of last nine games with the White Sox (over 7-2); Halos won three of last five games overall (under 3-3 in last six). Chicago lost six of last eight games; 11 of their last 12 went over the total.

Rangers @ Twins
Gallardo is 1-1, 8.53 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Gibson is 0-3, 9.00 in his last four starts.

Texas won six of last eight games vs Minnesota; five of last six stayed under the total. Rangers won five of their last seven games. Twins lost seven of last eight games, with last five all going over the total.

Orioles @ Mariners
Tillman is 3-0, 1.09 in his last six starts (under 6-0) but has been hampered by a sprained ankle lately.

Walker is 1-0, 2.20 in his last two starts; five of his last six went over.

Orioles won six of last eight games with Seattle; eight of last eleven in series stayed under total. Mariners won five of last eight games; over is 5-3 in their last eight. Baltimore is 0-4 in games following its last four wins; over is 3-2 in its last five games.

Interleague
Braves @ Rays
Perez is 0-2, 10.20 in his last three starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Ramirez is 0-1, 6.52 in his last three starts; under is 5-3-2 in his last ten.

Atlanta won five of last seven games with Tampa Bay (under 5-2); Braves are 3-1 in last four games overall (over 7-1-2 in last ten). Rays are 5-2 in last seven games; eight of their last nine went over.

Red Sox @ Marlins
Wright is 2-0, 1.80 in his lst two starts.

Nicolino is 1-1, 4.09 in his two starts (over 1-1) this year.

Boston won its last seven games with Miami; over is 3-1-2 in last six. Sox are 3-4 in last seven games overall; over is 2-0-1 in last three. Marlins lost six of last seven games; eight of their last ten went over.

Astros @ Giants
Kazmir is 3-2, 1.67 in his last eight starts (under 7-1).

Bumgarner is 4-1, 3.09 in his last five starts (under 2-1-2 in last five).

Houston lost six of last seven games; four of last six stayed under the total. Astros lost seven of last eight games with the Giants; three of last four went over. San Francisco lost last four games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Col-NY-- Rusin 3-8; Harvey 13-8
Mil-Chi-- Jungmann 7-4; Haren 10-12, 0-1
Pitt-StL-- Locke 12-9; Martinez 17-3
Phil-Az-- Buchanan 2-7; Hellickson 7-12
Wsh-LA-- Ross 3-4; Greinke 15-7 (6-1 last 7)
Cin-SD-- Lorenzen 6-10 (1-6 last 7); Rea 0-0

A's-Tor-- Graveman 8-10 (0-5 last 5); Hutchison 15-7
NY-Clev-- Severino 0-1; Carrasco 13-9
Det-KC-- Sanchez 12-11; Ventura 7-10
LA-Chi-- Santiago 12-9; Rodon 9-6
Tex-Min-- Gallardo 12-11; Gibson 11-11
Balt-Sea-- Tillman 11-9; Walker 12-10

Atl-TB-- Perez 5-5; Ramirez 11-6
Bos-Mia-- Wright 3-5; Nicolino 1-1
Hst-SF-- Kazmir 10-11, 2-1; Bumgarner 13-9

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Col-NY-- Rusin 4-11; Harvey 6-21
Mil-Chi-- Jungmann 2-11; Haren 3-22
Pitt-StL-- Locke 4-21; Martinez 3-20
Phil-Az-- Buchanan 2-9; Hellickson 7-19
Wsh-LA-- Ross 1-7; Greinke 6-22
Cin-SD-- Lorenzen 8-16 (8 of last 10); Rea 0-0

A's-Tor-- Graveman 5-18; Hutchison 8-22 (5 of last 6)
NY-Clev-- Severino 0-1; Carrasco 11-22
Det-KC-- Sanchez 5-23; Ventura 4-17
LA-Chi-- Santiago 6-21; Rodon 5-15
Tex-Min-- Gallardo 8-23; Gibson 5-22
Balt-Sea-- Tillman 3-20; Walker 5-22

Atl-TB-- Perez 4-10; Ramirez 5-17
Bos-Mia-- Wright 3-8; Nicolino 0-2
Hst-SF-- Kazmir 3-21; Bumgarner 6-22

Umpires
Col-NY-- Six of last eight Holbrook games went over.
Phil-Az-- Underdogs are 4-3 in last seven Eddings games.
Wsh-LA-- Six of last eight Bucknor games stayed under.
Cin-SD-- Nine of last twelve Cuzzi games stayed under.

Det-KC-- Four of last five Reyburn games went over.
LA-Chi-- Underdogs won three of four Pattillo games.
Balt-Sea-- Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Blaser games.

**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 08:45 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 11

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Trend Report
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7:07 PM
OAKLAND vs. TORONTO
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. TAMPA BAY
Atlanta is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
NY Yankees are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games when playing Cleveland
NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Cleveland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games at home
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Angels's last 15 games
LA Angels are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing LA Angels

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

9:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ARIZONA
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Philadelphia is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

10:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. SEATTLE
Baltimore is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Baltimore's last 12 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore

10:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
Washington is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games

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

10:15 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

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**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 08:49 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 11

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Game of the Day: Pirates at Cardinals
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Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals (OFF, OFF)

The Pittsburgh Pirates experienced their fair share of heartbreak in their first four games against the St. Louis Cardinals, but spent most of the rest of the first half of the season getting payback. The teams with the two best records in the National League will resume their rivalry on Tuesday when the visiting Pirates try to trim a five-game gap in the Central against the league-best Cardinals in the opener of a three-game set.

St. Louis (71-49) swept Pittsburgh at home to begin May, registering three straight one-run extra-inning victories, and opened with a road victory against the Pirates the following weekend. Pittsburgh (65-44) rebounded by winning that series and claimed five of the next six meetings to level the season series, even stealing the final three – the last two of which were also decided in extra innings – before the All-Star break. The Cardinals’ pitching staff saw their 38-inning scoreless streak come to an end in Sunday’s 5-4 loss at Milwaukee, which also snapped St. Louis’ four-game winning streak. The Pirates took advantage of the Cardinals’ rare setback, however, inching closer to their division rival after completing a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Pittsburgh), FSN Midwest

LINE HISTORY: N/A

INJURY REPORT: Pirates: Guerra (15-day DL), Burnett (early September), Mercer (early September.), Harrison (late August), Hart (60-day DL), Lambo (60-day DL), Cumpton (out for season). Cardinals: Holliday (15-day DL), Jay (15-day DL), Walden (60-day DL), Belisle (60-day DL), Wainwright (60-day DL), Adams (60-day DL).

WEATHER REPORT: Currently, the forecast is calling for a clear night in St. Louis with temperatures ranging in the 81 degrees Fahrenheit ballpark. At the time of writing, winds of 7 mph blowing in from left field were expected at game time.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Jeff Locke (6-6, 4.31 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (11-4, 2.57)

Locke continued his recent struggles in Wednesday’s 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs, failing to factor into the decision after surrendering four runs – including a pair of homers – in 5 2/3 frames. The 27-year-old New Hampshire native has yielded at least three runs in each of his last four turns and failed to complete six innings in each of his previous three outings. Locke took the loss on July 9 after giving up four runs (one earned) in five innings against St. Louis, falling to 2-3 with a 3.55 ERA in seven career starts versus the Cardinals.

After going 11-4 with a 2.34 ERA through his first 20 appearances (18 starts), Martinez turned in his second mediocre start in a no-decision on Wednesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings at Cincinnati. The 23-year-old Dominican allowed five runs and 10 hits at home versus Colorado on July 30 – an outing which concluded a month in which he went 2-1 with a 2.03 ERA. Martinez has split a pair of starts against the Pirates this season, including a 7 1/3-inning gem to get the win on July 9.

TRENDS:

*Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
*Cardinals are 12-2 in Martinezs last 14 home starts.
*Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 overall.
*Pirates are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

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**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 08:51 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 11

A's failing to get job done with Graveman on the bump

The Oakland Athletics have dropped five straight games behind Kendall Graveman.

Graveman is slated to get the ball Tuesday when Oakland begins a three-game series in Toronto. Drew Hutchison is the probable starter for the Blue Jays.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the A's as +179 underdogs for the tilt.

Rest days have led to losses for Tribe

Having an extra day of rest hasn't been profitable for backers of the Cleveland Indians as of late, as the club is 0-5 in its last five following an off day.

The Tribe are in that spot once again Tuesday versus Luis Severino and the New York Yankees. Cleveland is scheduled to start Carlos Carrasco.

The Indians are presently -115 on the moneyline at Pinnacle Sports.

Over is red-hot when Braves face righties

The Over is 7-0 in the Atlanta Braves' last seven games when facing right-handed pitching.

Atlanta is set to invade Tropicana Field Tuesday to kick off a brief two-game series versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Righties Williams Perez and Erasmo Ramirez are scheduled to start for the Braves and Rays, respectively.

As of this writing, the total for the game is at 7.0.

**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 09:44 AM

MLB

Tuesday, August 11

Rough forecast on tap at Citi Field Tuesday

It is expected to rain with thunderstorms in New York Tuesday, where the New York Mets are scheduled to host the Colorado Rockies.

In addition to the rain storms, if the game does get played, there will be a 12 mile per hour wind blowing out to right field.

Matt Harvey (2.76 ERA, 11-10 O/U) is slated to go for the Mets, while Chris Rusin (4.66 ERA, 7-4 O/U) gets the call for the Rockies.

The Mets are currently -240 home favorites with a total sitting at 7.0.

**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 10:04 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 11

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COLORADO (47 - 63) at NY METS (60 - 52) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 113-159 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-94 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 113-159 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-45 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 25-60 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 60-52 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 39-18 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 26-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 59-48 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 25-13 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 35-24 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 22-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 35-17 (+16.9 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.
COLORADO is 42-43 (+5.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT HARVEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARVEY is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.60 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (48 - 65) at CHICAGO CUBS (62 - 48) - 8:05 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 48-65 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-65 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-54 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-16 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 135-135 (+2.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-26 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1449-1601 (-275.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 775-750 (-167.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 154-195 (-61.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 364-348 (-87.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1064-1192 (-212.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-56 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 675-775 (-199.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 153-167 (-44.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 709-708 (-161.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 210-183 (-48.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAREN is 186-186 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 21-33 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 65-84 (-42.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 173-179 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 123-129 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 20-32 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-4 (+0.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
JUNGMANN is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAREN is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.96 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (65 - 44) at ST LOUIS (71 - 40) - 8:15 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 20-27 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 258-492 (-104.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 112-246 (-73.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 71-40 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 40-16 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-5 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-40 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-28 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-44 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 30-17 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-6 (+11.1 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.
MARTINEZ is 17-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 17-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 65-44 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 106-113 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 65-44 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 108-76 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-35 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-23 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-5 (-0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LOCKE is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.447.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.2 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.447.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (45 - 68) at ARIZONA (55 - 56) - 9:40 PM
DAVID BUCHANAN (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-27 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-111 (-31.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 55-56 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 55-56 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 43-41 (+5.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 31-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 773-682 (-87.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 201-239 (-60.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 47-70 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (58 - 53) at LA DODGERS (62 - 50) - 10:10 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 58-53 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-52 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-36 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-42 (-6.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GREINKE is 33-10 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 33-10 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 77-39 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 31-10 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 62-50 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 7-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA DODGERS are 62-50 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 44-38 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-23 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JOE ROSS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GREINKE is 4-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.73 and a WHIP of 0.936.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (49 - 61) at SAN DIEGO (53 - 60) - 10:10 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. COLIN REA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 49-61 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 54-84 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 49-61 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 23-32 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 17-30 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 65-45 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 39-49 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LORENZEN is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

COLIN REA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (51 - 62) at TORONTO (61 - 52) - 7:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 51-62 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 3-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-37 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 102-92 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 21-29 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 7-21 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 29-15 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-39 (+32.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 10.13 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HUTCHISON is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (61 - 49) at CLEVELAND (51 - 59) - 7:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 15-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 88-43 (+30.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 51-59 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-33 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-11 (-9.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-59 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-37 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-29 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-31 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CARRASCO is 7-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 7-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 3-10 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 3-9 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

LUIS SEVERINO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.95 and a WHIP of 1.627.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (59 - 52) at CHI WHITE SOX (52 - 58) - 8:10 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 85-86 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 157-119 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 773-757 (+64.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 648-638 (+57.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 123-86 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 88-51 (+24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-17 (+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.
CHI WHITE SOX are 12-25 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

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

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS RODON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (54 - 58) at KANSAS CITY (67 - 44) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 144-133 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-34 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 234-200 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-40 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 38-46 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 63-68 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 67-44 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-18 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 31-18 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 66-41 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-30 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-26 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-28 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-20 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-20 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 29-19 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-5 (+0.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANCHEZ is 6-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. DETROIT since 1997
VENTURA is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.50 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.2 units)

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TEXAS (55 - 55) at MINNESOTA (55 - 56) - 8:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 39-64 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 10-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GALLARDO is 2-9 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 55-56 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-52 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-14 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-26 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 55-55 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 32-26 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 14-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 7-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
TEXAS is 52-51 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 42-37 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 35-32 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 28-26 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GALLARDO is 10-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 114-132 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
GIBSON is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (57 - 54) at SEATTLE (52 - 61) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 10-24 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-28 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 157-124 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-70 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 139-110 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-14 (+16.8 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.
TILLMAN is 37-20 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 17-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 33-16 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 27-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 10-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 19-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 52-61 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 4-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 24-33 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 47-60 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 36-40 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-42 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
TILLMAN is 6-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.09 and a WHIP of 0.884.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WALKER is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 9.81 and a WHIP of 2.997.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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BOSTON (50 - 62) at MIAMI (44 - 68) - 7:10 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. JUSTIN NICOLINO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 50-62 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 10-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-56 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 33-42 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 34-46 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 51-57 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 44-68 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 44-65 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 28-47 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 34-54 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 25-38 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

JUSTIN NICOLINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (51 - 61) at TAMPA BAY (56 - 56) - 7:10 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. ERASMO RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 13-28 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 103-115 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-51 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-26 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 133-141 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 64-74 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-22 (-11.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 3-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-75 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-83 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 93-104 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 27-35 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PEREZ is 0-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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HOUSTON (61 - 52) at SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 52) - 10:15 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 159-131 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-4 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 159-131 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1059-888 (+116.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 251-159 (+56.1 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 735-726 (+45.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HOUSTON is 131-144 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-46 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 91-99 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-14 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BUMGARNER is 8-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
KAZMIR is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.084.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 12:59 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, August 11

Colorado at NY Mets, 7:10 PM
Colorado: 43-94 SU in road games
New York: 37-28 SU after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 PM
Milwaukee: 8-19 SU after 3 straight games where they had 7 or less hits
Chicago: 50-41 SU after scoring 2 runs or less

Pittsburgh at St Louis, 8:15 PM
Pittsburgh: 144-213 SU after having won 4 of their last 5 games
St Louis: 25-11 SU after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 PM
Philadelphia: 11-8 SU when the total is 8.5 to 10
Arizona: 17-24 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175

Washington at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM
Washington: 28-60 SU as a road underdog of +100 or higher
GREINKE: 47-18 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:10 PM
Cincinnati: 54-84 SU in road games
San Diego: 37-22 SU in home games after allowing 2 runs or less

Oakland at Toronto, 7:05 PM
Oakland: 14-34 SU as a road underdog of +100 or higher
Toronto: 15-4 SU after 3 straight games where the bullpen gave up no runs

NY Yankees at Cleveland, 7:10 PM
New York: 24-12 SU after 3 or more consecutive unders
CARRASCO: 3-15 TSR at home when the money line is +125 to -125

LA Angles at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 PM
Los Angeles: 35-20 SU in road games after scoring 2 runs or less
Chicago: 12-25 SU in August games

Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 PM
Detroit: 20-32 SU after 2 straight games without giving up a stolen base
Kansas City: 35-18 SU at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 PM
Texas: 15-8 SU on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
Minnesota: 9-21 SU in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs

Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 PM
TILLMAN: 17-9 TSR in road games
Seattle: 9-20 SU at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Boston at Miami, 7:10 PM
Boston: 15-26 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Miami: 130-108 SU after 3 straight games with no home runs

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM
Atlanta: 28-26 SU when the total is 7 or less
Tampa Bay: 14-22 SU at home when the total is 7 or less

Houston at San Francisco, 10:15 PM
Houston: 13-3 SU against NL West opponents
BUMGARNER: 8-14 TSR after a loss

**Udog** · 08-11-2015, 10:18 PM

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Lookahead spot

The New York Yankees were put on notice this weekend: the Blue Jays are coming for them. Toronto entered the weekend set 4.5 games back of the Bronx Bombers in the American League East and now N.Y. holds a slim advantage as it enters a three-game series in Cleveland. The Yankees are chomping at the bit for another shot at the Jays and get that chance on Friday, when the rivals collide in a weekend set at the Rogers Centre.

But before New York can have its revenge, it must finish up with the Indians. Having the Jays on deck Friday creates a massive lookahead spot for the Yankees in the finale with the Tribe. New York is expected to go with starter Nathan Eovaldi in that matchup while Cleveland counters with Trevor Bauer on Thursday.

Letdown spot

The Ottawa Redblacks have done an about face this season, starting the 2015 CFL campaign with a 4-2 mark and already doubling their season win total from last year when the Redblacks finished 2-16. The latest win was a statement game for the franchise, going into Montreal and spoiling a big day for the rival Alouettes, who were debuting Michael Sam, the first opening gay professional football player.

The buzz is building in Canada’s capital but that emotional win against Montreal sets up Ottawa for a fall in its trip to Calgary in Week 8. The Redblacks face the defending Grey Cup champs who are out to avenge a 29-26 overtime loss in Ottawa back in Week 5. The Stampeders are also coming off a bye week, so it’s no surprise oddsmakers have Calgary sitting with the half point hook as a 7.5-point fave on Saturday.

Schedule spot

The girls of summer are quickly wrapping up the 2015 WNBA season with about a month remaining on the schedule. The Connecticut Sun, who sit second from the bottom in the Eastern Conference, have plenty of work to do in that short span if they want to make the playoff cut and it starts with a tough stretch of schedule this week.

The Sun tip off their week with a home game versus Tulsa on Wednesday, then host the conference-leading New York Liberty on Friday before traveling to face the Atlanta Sky on Sunday. Connecticut has been playing better this month, after stumbling through a 2-6 SU July in which they covered in just three of those games. But could this three-game, five-night span set them back into that skid?

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