Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 8/12

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, August 12

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Steelers lost kicker Shaun Suisham for the season Sunday night; they added one yesterday, signing Garrett Hartley, who struggled in the Superdome with the Saints. .

-- 12 of 32 NFL head coaches have coached another NFL team.

-- Browns OT Joe Thomas revealed this week he has played thru three torn MCLs in his career-- those are torn knee ligaments. Football players are tough humans.

-- NFL Draft will be back in Chicago next April; it was a success there this year.

-- Florida State has tremendous losses on offense this year; they lost a QB who went 27-1 as a starter and four starters from the O-line, who started 164 games.

-- Texas Longhorns have not had an offensive lineman drafted since 2008.


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Random stuff on Hump Day.......

13) Get well soon to Flip Saunders of the Timberwolves, who is undergoing chemo for non-Hodgkins' Lymphoma, which he says is very treatable. We hope so.

I remember seeing his son play in an AAU tournament in Florida a few years ago; Saunders wasn't coaching, but at halftime, with the kids resting in a hallway away from the court, he was diagramming plays on a board for the kids and teaching them.

12) Rough year for John Farrell; not only do the Red Sox suck, on his off day in south Florida this week, he had hernia surgery. Ouch. Apparently he was at the game last night, as Boston's bullpen melted down again. Just a bad year. Get well soon.

11) Then there are the Jets; QB Geno Smith is out 6-10 weeks after a teammate, now an ex-teammate (they cut the guy) punched him because Smith wouldn't pay back a $600 debt. Things escalated, words became punches and now Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Jets' starting QB, which is an upgrade, in my opinion.

Two things crossed my mind after hearing this........
-- How long before the Patriots pick up the guy who punched Smith?
-- Baylor rookie Bryce Petty is not ready to play in the NFL, which is why it looks like Tyler Thigpen will be brought in to back up Fitzpatrick.

10) Washington Nationals are 35-24 when Denard Span bats leadoff this year, 23-30 when he does not and it doesn't look like he'll be back this season. Reading between the lines during a Washington TV broadcast, they're a sinking ship-- Bryce Harper is sitting out games with a sore knee in August? A definite red flag. .

9) Golf is an Olympic sport next August and it is screwing with the PGA Tour's schedule for 2016. British Open and PGA will sandwich the Canadian Open next July, and the tournament in Akron that is being played this week will be the same week as the French Open next year, meaning none of the European players will be there.

8) BYU is an independent in football, for some goofy reason; their schedule opens with these four games:

at Nebraska, Boise State at home, at UCLA, at Michigan. Yikes. They probably do not lose a game after those four, but still, thats a rough September.

7) This is state of Purdue's football team: They're a 7-point underdog at Marshall in their season opener. Big 14 teams shouldn't be a TD underdog to the Thundering Herd.

6) Weird college football game Labor Day weekend: New Hampshire goes to San Jose to lose (and collect a check) from San Jose State, hardly a national power. It can not be easy to get to San Jose from the Granite State, which reminds me, why the hell did Chip Kelly stay at New Hampshire as an assistant coach for fifteen years????

5) Mets are now 45-7 when thy score 4+ runs, 16-45 when they do not.

4) Weird moment on Diamondback TV Monday, during a bad game Arizona was winning by a lot; the play-by-play guy wishes former D'back manager Al Pedrique a happy 55th birthday- Pedrique was the interim manager in 2004, after Arizona had fired Bob Brenly, who is now the analyst on Arizona TV broadcasts.

Brenly seemed genuinely surprised Pedrique was mentioned, then seemed annoyed by it all, telling a couple stories about that season, but because he is a good-natured guy, he wound up laughing it off, saying he got paid to stay home and barbecue for half of that season. Still, it was at least a little awkward in that booth for a few minutes.

3) Milwaukee shoved GM Doug Melvin out the door Tuesday, which is what will happen when your team is awful and everyone else gets fired-- you're next.

2) One last note about Geno Smith: he is on a 4-year contract that pays $5,019,063; he is supposedly the leader of the team. Stiffing a teammate out of $600 stinks. If I was the owner of the Jets, I'd cut both guys-- who wants a QB who aggravates a teammate so much he slugs him? Quarterbacks are supposed to be leaders, not instigators.

1) Why didn't I think of this? Philly Eagles fans are asking the Pope to bless Sam Bradford's knees before the NFL season starts. Good luck with that one.

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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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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 12

Philadelphia @ Arizona

Game 901-902
August 12, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 15.952
Arizona
(Anderson) 14.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+145); Over

Cincinnati @ San Diego

Game 903-904
August 12, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Iglesias) 15.647
San Diego
(Shields) 14.592
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+120); Under

Colorado @ NY Mets

Game 905-906
August 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 14.844
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-190
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-190); Over

Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs

Game 907-908
August 12, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 14.493
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 17.056
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-180
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-180); N/A

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis

Game 909-910
August 12, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 14.393
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-125); Over

Washington @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
August 12, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Zmmermnn) 13.318
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 16.448
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-220
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-220); Under

Baltimore @ Seattle

Game 913-913
August 12, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.621
Seattle
(Iwakuma) 16.998
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-135); Over

Oakland @ Toronto

Game 915-916
August 12, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Brooks) 15..024
Toronto
(Dickey) 16.617
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-230
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-230); Under

NY Yankees @ Cleveland

Game 917-918
August 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 13.938
Cleveland
(Salazar) 18.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-140); Over

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 919-920
August 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 15.940
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 12.883
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 921-922
August 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Norriis) 13.424
Kansas City
(Volquez) 15.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-175); Over

Texas @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
August 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Martinez) 11.443
Minnesota
(Pelfrey) 18.051
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Under

Houston @ San Francisco

Game 925-926
August 12, 2015 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Feldman) 16.517
San Francisco
(Heston) 14.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+130); Over

Boston @ Miami

Game 927-928
August 12, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 12.717
Miami
(Conley) 14.368
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+105); Over

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

Game 929-930
August 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Wisler) 14.744
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 17.844
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-195
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-195); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 12

National League
Rockies @ Mets
de la Rosa is 1-1, 6.91 in his last five starts (over 4-0 in last four).

deGrom is 2-0, 1.59 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Colorado lost last six games with the Mets; home side won 11 of last 12 in series, with last six staying under. Rockies lost three of last four overall; three of those four stayed under total. Mets won ten of last 12 games, with six of last nine going over.

Brewers @ Cubs
Garza is 2-2, 2.55 in his last four starts; six of his last nine went over.

Hammel is 1-1, 6.08 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Milwaukee lost last five games with the Cubs (under 4-1-1 in last six); they lost three of last four games (over 4-2 in last six). Chicago won 11 of its last 12 games; five of last six went over the total.

Pirates @ Cardinals
Cole is 2-2, 3.27 in his last five starts (under 3-1 in last four).

Wacha is 2-1, 1.35 in his last three starts (under 3-0).

Pirates won five of last seven games with St Louis; over is 5-2-1 in last eight eries games. Pittsburgh won four of last five game (over 4-0-1). Cards won five of last six games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight.

Phillies @ Diamondbacks
Nola is 2-1, 3.65 in his four starts; his last three all went over.

Anderson is 2-1, 4.03 in his last five home starts; three of his last four starts overall stayed under.

Phillies lost last two nights by combined 26-4, after coming into series on a 16-5 runs; five of their last six went over the total. Arizona is 6-3 in last nine games; three of last five stayed under. Phils won six of last nine in series; home side won last six, with three of last four going over the total.

Nationals @ Dodgers
Zimmerman is 0-2, 4.25 in his last five sarts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Kershaw is 4-0, 0.96 in his last six starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight.

Washington is 5-4 in last nine games with the Dodgers (over 6-6 in last 12); Nationals lost eight of last 12 games (over 8-2 in last ten). Dodgers lost four of last five games; five of their last six games went over.

Reds @ Padres
Iglesias is 1-2, 3.33 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under. Reds scored nine runs in his last four starts.

Shields is 0-1, 3.66 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over the total. San Diego lost 12 of his last 14 starts.

Cincinnati lost eight of last nine games with San Diego; under is 8-4 in last 12 series games. Reds lost six of last seven games; nine of last ten stayed under the total. Padres lost six of last eight games, but won last two nights; over is 10-3 in their last 13.

American League
A's @ Blue Jays
Brooks is 1-0, 1.26 in his two starts (under 1-1)

Dickey is 3-0, 1.48 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Blue Jays won last nine games, outscoring foes 46-17; last four went under the total. Oakland won five of last eight games with Toronto; under is 9-1-1 in last 11 series games- home team won nine of the eleven. A's won three of last four games, allowing ten runs.

Bronx @ Indians
Former Indian Sabathia is 0-0, 4.76 in his last four starts; six of his last nine starts went over the total.

Salazar is 2-2, 2.04 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Bronx lost four of last five games with Cleveland, five of last seven series tilts went over. New York lost five of last six games, scoring eight runs (five of six stayed under). Indians are 4-2 in last six games; three of last four went over.

Tigers @ Royals
Norris is 1-1, 3.05 in his last four starts (under is 5-0-1 in his last six).

Volquez is 3-1, 2.36 in his last four starts (under 4-1 in last five).

Royals won last five games; six of their last nine stayed under- they've won five of last seven games with the Tigers (under 5-2). Detroit is 4-7 in its last 11 games (under 5-3-1 in last nine).

Angels @ White Sox
Heaney is 5-1, 2.45 in his last eight starts; five of his last six went over.
Danks is 1-0, 0.50 in his last three home starts; under is 4-2 in his last six starts at home.
Angels lost last three games with the White Sox (over 7-3 in last ten); Halos lost three of last four overall (under 4-3 in last seven). Chicago lost six of last nine games; 11 of their last 13 went over the total.

Rangers @ Twins
Martinez is 2-0, 2.38 in his last two starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine.

Pelfrey is 0-3, 7.12 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five home starts.

Texas won six of last nine games vs Minnesota; six of last seven went under the total. Rangers won five of their last eight games. Twins lost seven of last nine games; five of their last six went over the total.

Orioles @ Mariners
Gausman is 1-3, 6.00 in his last five starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Iwakuma is 1-0, 2.30 in his last two starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Orioles won six of last nine games with Seattle; eight of last twelve in series stayed under total. Mariners won six of last nine games; over is 6-3 in their last nine. Baltimore is 5-0 in games following its last five losses; over is 4-2 in its last six games.

Interleague
Braves @ Rays
Wisler is 0-1, 10.80 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.

Odorizzi is 1-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Atlanta won five of last eight games with Tampa Bay (under 6-2); Braves are 3-2 in last five games overall (over 7-2-2 in last 11). Rays are 6-2 in last eight games; eight of their last ten went over.

Red Sox @ Marlins
Rodriguez is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Conley allowed two runs in five IP (74 PT) in his first MLB start July 11.

Boston won seven of last eight games with Miami; over is 4-1-2 in last seven. Red Sox are 3-5 in last eight games overall; over is 3-0-1 in last four. Marlins lost six of last eight games; nine of their last eleven went over.

Astros @ Giants
Feldman is 0-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went over.

Heston didn't finish 5th inning in either of his last two starts (0-1, 8.31); three of his last four starts went over the total.

Houston lost seven of last eight games; five of last seven stayed under total. Astros lost eight of last nine games with the Giants; three of last five went over. San Francisco lost four of last five; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Col-NY-- de la Rosa 10-9; deGrom 14-7 (5-0 last 5)
Mil-Chi-- Garza 8-12; Hammel 10-11
Pitt-StL-- Cole 16-6; Wacha 16-5
Phil-Az-- Nola 3-1; Anderson 8-11
Wsh-LA-- Zimmerman 13-10; Kershaw 12-10
Cin-SD-- Iglesias 3-6; Shields 11-13 (2-10 last 12)

A's-Tor-- Brooks 1-1; Dickey 11-12 (4-0 last 4)
NY-Clev-- Sabathia 10-11; Salazar 12-8
Det-KC-- Norris 3-4, 1-1; Volquez 16-7
LA-Chi-- Heaney 7-1; Danks 10-11
Tex-Min-- Martinez 11-9; Pelfrey 11-10
Balt-Sea-- Gausman 3-4; Iwakuma 5-5

Atl-TB-- Wisler 6-3; Odorizzi 9-9
Bos-Mia-- Rodriguez 8-5; Conley 1-0
Hst-SF-- Feldman 6-8; Heston 14-8

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Col-NY-- de la Rosa 7-19; deGrom 6-21
Mil-Chi-- Garza 6-20; Hammel 8-21
Pitt-StL-- Cole 7-22; Wacha 4-21
Phil-Az-- Nola 2-4; Anderson 7-19
Wsh-LA-- Zimmerman 7-23; Kershaw 5-22
Cin-SD-- Iglesias 2-9; Shields 6-24

A's-Tor-- Brooks 1-2; Dickey 4-23
NY-Clev-- Sabathia 7-21; Salazar 6-20
Det-KC-- Norris 4-7; Volquez 4-23
LA-Chi-- Heaney 0-8; Danks 7-21
Tex-Min-- Martinez 6-20; Pelfrey 3-21
Balt-Sea-- Gausman 3-7; Iwakuma 4-10

Atl-TB-- Wisler 5-9; Odorizzi 4-18
Bos-Mia-- Rodriguez 2-13; Conley 0-1
Hst-SF-- Feldman 4-14; Heston 3-22

Umpires
Col-NY-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten May games.
Phil-Az-- Home side won nine of last ten Wolf games.
Mil-Chi-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven HGibson games.
Wsh-LA-- Five of last seven Iassogna games went over.
Pitt-StL-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Kulpa games.
Cin-SD-- Underdogs are 8-5 in last thirteen Davis games.

Det-KC-- Four of last five Fagan games stayed under.
LA-Chi-- Four of last five Culbreth games went over.
Balt-Sea-- Home side won 12 of last 15 Nelson games.
A's-Tor-- Seven of last ten Kellogg games went over.
NY-Cev-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Rackley games.
Tex-Min-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Segal games.

Hst-SF-- Six of last eight Estabrook games went over.
Bos-Mia-- Favorites won six of last seven Meals games.
Atl-TB-- Home side won six of last eight Wolcott games.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 12

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Trend Report
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3:40 PM
BALTIMORE vs. SEATTLE
Baltimore is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Baltimore's last 13 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Seattle's last 19 games at home

3:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN DIEGO
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Diego's last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati

3:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ARIZONA
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 14 games

3:45 PM
HOUSTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston

4:10 PM
BOSTON vs. MIAMI
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Miami is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games

7:07 PM
OAKLAND vs. TORONTO
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Atlanta is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Cleveland is 7-14 SU in their last 21 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. MINNESOTA
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 13 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
LA Angels are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Detroit

8:15 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

10:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
Washington is 7-18 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Washington


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Wednesday, August 12


Pitcher change - R.A. Dickey, Toronto

Toronto vs. Oakland on August 12 at 7:07 PM. Previous Starter: Mark Buehrle.

The Blue Jays have swapped Dickey and Buehrle in the rotation, just to give Buehrle an extra day rest.


Over trending when Shields gets the ball at home

The Over has gone 8-2-1 in James Shields' past 11 home starts.

Wednesday's slate of MLB action pits Shields against Raisel Iglesias and the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park.

As of this writing, the total for the game was off the board.


Mariners on cruise control in Iwaukuma's starts

The Seattle Mariners have won five out of the last six games Hisashi Iwakuma has taken the mound.

He's scheduled to get the start Wednesday opposite of Kevin Gausman and the Baltimore Orioles.

Seattle is currently in the -127 ballpark at sportsbooks.


Over hot in Nationals games lately

The Over is 8-1 in the Washington Nationals' last nine games.

Tuesday's MLB slate pits the Nats against the Los Angeles Dodgers with Joe Ross and Zack Greinke getting the nod for Washington and L.A., respectively.

As of this writing, the total was sitting at 6.5.

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Wednesday, August 12

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Five hidden-gem pitchers piling up profits since the MLB All-Star break
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Arizona's Rubby De La Rosa is now 4-0 with a shocking 2.81 ERA in five starts since the break.

Does it really come as a surprise that Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw, Jon Lester and Felix Hernandez, who have five Cy Youngs and 17 All-Star Games between them, combine to own a lights-out record of 12-1 since the MLB All-Star break?

Of course it doesn’t, because with resumes like those, we expect greatness. More to the point, we expect winning results. And that’s exactly what four of the highest-paid and most recognizable pitchers in the game have produced since the calendar flipped to mid-July and the hunt for the postseason became that much more intense.

But here’s the thing about stars like Greinke, Kershaw, Lester and Hernandez: EVERYBODY knows that these guys are dominant starting pitchers. And as a result, bookmakers tend to inflate their respective team’s prices every time one of those four studs takes the bump. It’s not brain surgery, it’s simply a matter of staying ahead of the betting public.

Where bettors find good value, however, is in effective, yet lesser-known starting pitching. In this instance, we’re talking about somewhat under-the-radar guys who may play on bad teams in small-market cities and have yet to break through into the national spotlight like Clayton Kershaw.

These are the hidden gems that can produce favorable wagering results this time of year thanks to the betting public’s lack of awareness as to who these pitchers truly are. And with that in mind, here’s a look at five highly-profitable post-All-Star break starting pitchers.

Note: Profits in parenthesis are based on a bettor who lays $100 on underdogs while playing to win $100 with favorites.

Rubby De La Rosa, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks (+$422)

In the four and a half seasons of work De La Rosa completed prior to this year’s All-Star break, the 26 year old from the Dominican Republic produced an overall record of just 14-20 with a career ERA well north of 4.00.

What a difference a few days off in July can make for just one man, as De La Rosa is now 4-0 with a shocking 2.81 ERA in five starts since the break. Sure, three of those wins came against bottom dwellers like the Marlins, Brewers and Phillies, but De La Rosa took down Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals on August 5 and he was also on the bump for Arizona’s 6-4 victory over the American League West-leading Astros on July 31, even though De La Rosa didn’t earn the decision.

And as if all that weren’t impressive enough, note that no pitcher in baseball has more wins post-All-Star break at the moment than De La Rosa.

Next start: Sunday at Atlanta Braves


Colby Lewis, RHP, Texas Rangers (+$419)

The 36-year-old Lewis won’t wow you with his post-All-Star Break ERA of 4.11. But he most certainly will grab your attention thanks to the 4-1 mark he’s posted since July 18, with all four of those victories coming with Texas as a dog of +114 or higher.

During this white-hot stretch Lewis has beaten playoff contenders such as the Astros (twice), Angels and Yankees, with his sole defeat coming against Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez in Seattle this past Sunday.

Take specific note of the fact that prior to the All-Star break opposing batters were hitting .269 BA against Lewis. In the second half of the season, that number has plummeted to a stalwart .233.

Next start: Saturday vs. Tampa Bay Rays


Marco Estrada, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays (+$339)

The seven-year veteran’s first 13 starts of the 2015 campaign resulted in a 6-5 record with a 3.52 ERA despite the fact that opposing batters were hitting just .223 BA against the 32-year-old left hander.

But much like the rest of the Toronto pitching staff, the second half of the season has been a vastly different experience for Estrada, who is 4-1 with a 2.35 ERA in five starts since the All-Star break.

In those five starts, opposing batters are hitting an anemic .183 against Estrada with just one homer and eight walks in 30 2-3 innings of work. David Price and R.A. Dickey are the arms who may command most of the attention north of the border, but Estrada has played a significant role in Toronto’s second half surge.

Next start: Saturday vs. New York Yankees


Jimmy Nelson, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers (+$332)

Between the 9-9 record and fact that he plays on the worst team in the National League Central, it’s easy to overlook the run Nelson has put together over the last five weeks.

The Brewers may be 17 games under .500 with a minus-56 run differential, but Nelson has been incendiary since the break with a perfect 3-0 record highlighted by the 26 year old’s 1.85 ERA. Not only are opposing batters hitting just .197 BA against Nelson since the July vacation, but the three-year veteran has allowed more than three earned runs in a start only twice over his last 10 outings.

Take note that Nelson’s starts tend to offer appealing value, as he’s taken the bump with Milwaukee as a dog of +115 or higher in two of his last three turns through the rotation.

Next start: Saturday vs. Philadelphia Phillies


Nathan Karns, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays ($+302)

The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder and the 92 mph four-seam fastball he’s thrown 59.2 percent of the time this season have really turned a corner over the second half of the season.

Karns went from a 4-5 record with a 3.63 ERA pre-All-Star break to a spotless 3-0 mark with a rock solid 2.95 ERA in his four starts since. Opposing batters are hitting just .215 against Karns since mid-July, which is an impressive feat especially after you consider the fact that the 27 year old has surrendered two or fewer earned runs in eight of his last 10 starts.

Next start: Friday at Texas Rangers


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MLB

Wednesday, August 12

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Game of the Day: Nationals at Dodgers
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Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers (-215, 6)

All eyes will be on Washington’s lineup card Wednesday when the Nationals face the host Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber match of a three-game series. Star right fielder Bryce Harper was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup with left knee soreness, but Nationals manager Matt Williams said he could return for Wednesday’s series finale.

With Harper sidelined, the Nationals went quietly Tuesday in a 5-0 loss that dropped them 2 1/2 games back of the first-place Mets in the NL East. Williams has been encouraged by the improved play of first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and shortstop Ian Desmond, but the Nationals’ key offensive figure might be left fielder Jayson Werth, who is 8-for-50 in 14 games since returning from the disabled list. The Dodgers maintained their 2 1/2 game lead in the NL West over second-place San Francisco on Tuesday as right fielder Yasiel Puig homered and drove in all five runs. Los Angeles won despite another rough showing by rookie center fielder Joc Pederson, who was hitless in two at-bats and is 3-for-35 over his last 12 games.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Dodgers in the -200 range but that has moved to around -215. The total has opened at 6 at most offshores.

INJURY REPORT: Nationals - LF Bryce Harper (Questionable, knee).

WEATHER WATCH: Temperatures expected to be in the mid-70s under clear skies and wind blowing out to right field at around 6 mph.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jordan Zimmermann (8-7, 3.44 ERA) vs. Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (9-6, 2.51)

Zimmermann is 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA over his past six outings, but is coming off a solid effort against Colorado on Friday. The 29-year-old retired 18 of the first 20 batters he faced and exited after yielding one run on four hits with no walks in 6 2/3 innings. Carl Crawford is 5-for-13 and Adrian Gonzalez is 5-for-18 with a home run against Zimmermann, who is 2-1 with a 5.00 ERA in seven career starts against the Dodgers.

Kershaw saw his 37-inning scoreless string came to an end Friday against Pittsburgh as he allowed four runs over six innings, including a leadoff homer to Gregory Polanco on his first pitch of the game. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is three strikeouts away from recording his sixth straight season with at least 200. Kershaw improved to 8-2 with a 2.31 ERA in 12 games (11 starts) against Washington after striking out 14 over eight shutout innings on July 18.

TRENDS:

* Dodgers are 6-0 in Kershaw's last six starts vs. Nationals.
* Nationals are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in Los Angeles.
* Nationals are 1-6 in their last seven games as an underdog.
* Dodgers are 24-3 in Kershaw's last 27 starts vs. National League East.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-four percent of users are backing the Dodgers.


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MLB

Wednesday, August 12


Wind blowing in at Cleveland Wednesday

According to weather forecasts, wind is expected to blow in from left field at around 12 miles per hour when the Cleveland Indians host the New York Yankees Wednesday evening.

The Indians are presently -123 with the total at 7.5.


Home teams have historic night going perfect on the diamond

Home teams went a perfect 15-0 in Major League Baseball action Tuesday night, making it the first time in baseball history all 15 home teams won on the same day.

The damage was mostly done by home favorites, who went 13-0, while the Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox were able to get the job done as home dogs.

The previous record for most win by home teams in a single day was 12, set all the way back on May 23, 1914, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Home teams are now 930-756 on the season, which is a winning percentage of 55.16.

With another 15 games on tap for Wednesday, check out our Scores and Matchups page for all you need to know to see if this crazy trend will continue.


Orioles playing well coming off a loss

The Baltimore Orioles are 6-0 in their last six ball games following a loss.

The O's lost to the Seattle Mariners by a score of 6-5 Tuesday and will therefore look to make it seven wins when coming off a loss in their last game.

Baltimore hasn't lost back-to-back games since a four-game losing streak from July 21 through July 24.

Kevin Gausman is expected to start for the Orioles (+116) while Hisashi Iwakuma is slated to get the ball for the Mariners (-126).


Blue Jays huge faves going for 10th straight win

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently tabbed as big -225 favorites for Wednesday's matchup with the Oakland A's, as they try to win their 10th consecutive game.

The Blue Jays have steamrolled opponents since acquiring Troy Tulowitzki, going 12-0 with him in the starting lineup and outscoring them 65-27 in the process.

The Blue Jays hand the ball to R.A. Dickey (3.93 ERA, 9-11 O/U) Wednesday night to go up against the A's Aaron Brooks (2.41 ERA, 1-1 O/U). Dickey is another red-hot Blue Jay, pitching to an 0.41 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP in his last three starts

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Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 12

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PHILADELPHIA (45 - 69) at ARIZONA (56 - 56) - 3:40 PM
AARON NOLA (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-45 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-28 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 56-56 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 56-56 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 44-41 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 32-17 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 774-682 (-86.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 48-70 (-21.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

AARON NOLA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

CHASE ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (49 - 62) at SAN DIEGO (54 - 60) - 3:40 PM
RAISEL IGLESIAS (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 49-62 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 21-36 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 11-24 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 49-62 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-47 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 23-33 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 17-31 (-18.1 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 66-45 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-43 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

RAISEL IGLESIAS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SHIELDS is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (47 - 64) at NY METS (61 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 113-160 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-27 (-17.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-95 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 113-160 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-46 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 25-61 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-48 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-52 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 40-18 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 27-14 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 60-48 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 26-13 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 36-24 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 23-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 36-17 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 42-44 (+4.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DE LA ROSA is 29-22 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 29-22 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 33-13 (+23.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 16-11 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. NY METS since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 4-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.484.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. COLORADO since 1997
DEGROM is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.375.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (48 - 66) at CHICAGO CUBS (63 - 48) - 8:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 48-66 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-66 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-55 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GARZA is 70-80 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-48 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-15 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-48 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-26 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 156-127 (-47.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 776-750 (-166.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 365-348 (-86.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1065-1192 (-211.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 676-775 (-198.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 154-167 (-43.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 710-708 (-160.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 211-183 (-47.2 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.
HAMMEL is 15-26 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 6-18 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 7-4 (+1.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GARZA is 1-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAMMEL is 7-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.18 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

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PITTSBURGH (65 - 45) at ST LOUIS (72 - 40) - 8:15 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 20-28 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 258-493 (-105.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 112-247 (-74.2 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 72-40 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 41-16 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 62-30 (+20.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-17 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-40 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 50-28 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 56-26 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-26 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-17 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-6 (+12.1 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.
WACHA is 16-5 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WACHA is 16-5 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 65-45 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 65-45 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 108-77 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-36 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLE is 31-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 31-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLE is 28-12 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-5 (+1.0 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)

GERRIT COLE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
COLE is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.05 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WACHA is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (58 - 54) at LA DODGERS (63 - 50) - 10:10 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 58-54 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-53 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-37 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ZIMMERMANN is 33-12 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 43-19 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 63-50 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-29 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-50 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-38 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-31 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-57 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.2 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KERSHAW is 8-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 0.958.
His team's record is 9-2 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-0.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (57 - 55) at SEATTLE (53 - 61) - 3:40 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 17-28 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-29 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 157-125 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-39 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-53 (+20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-18 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-15 (+15.8 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.
SEATTLE is 53-61 (-15.2 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 20-31 (-22.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-33 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-18 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 16-26 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 48-60 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 18-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 17-35 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
IWAKUMA is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.017.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (51 - 63) at TORONTO (62 - 52) - 7:05 PM
AARON BROOKS (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

AARON BROOKS vs. TORONTO since 1997
BROOKS is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 94.03 and a WHIP of 11.940.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.4 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DICKEY is 3-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.6 units)

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NY YANKEES (61 - 50) at CLEVELAND (52 - 59) - 7:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SABATHIA is 53-22 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 52-59 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-33 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-59 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-29 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-31 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 4-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 4-3 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (59 - 53) at CHI WHITE SOX (53 - 58) - 8:10 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 86-86 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 157-120 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 773-758 (+63.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 648-639 (+55.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 123-87 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 88-52 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 42-18 (+16.5 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.
DANKS is 20-36 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN DANKS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DANKS is 3-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.5 units)

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DETROIT (54 - 59) at KANSAS CITY (68 - 44) - 8:10 PM
DANIEL NORRIS (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 144-134 (-14.2 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 234-201 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-41 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 38-47 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 63-69 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-44 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-18 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-18 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 67-41 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-30 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-28 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-20 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 36-20 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VOLQUEZ is 16-7 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 21-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 16-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 0-8 (-14.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-5 (+1.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

DANIEL NORRIS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.707.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)

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TEXAS (55 - 56) at MINNESOTA (56 - 56) - 8:10 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 42-65 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-56 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-22 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-52 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-14 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-23 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 55-56 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 32-27 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 52-52 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 42-38 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 35-33 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 16-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 115-132 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.657.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. TEXAS since 1997
PELFREY is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.02 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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HOUSTON (61 - 53) at SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 52) - 3:45 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. CHRIS HESTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 23-35 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-20 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
FELDMAN is 7-25 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 160-131 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-16 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-44 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 160-131 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-24 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 736-726 (+46.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HOUSTON is 131-145 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-12 (+10.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-47 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 16-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FELDMAN is 0-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

CHRIS HESTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HESTON is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.222.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (50 - 63) at MIAMI (45 - 68) - 4:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 50-63 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 23-35 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 43-57 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 34-47 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-58 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 176-163 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
MIAMI is 405-402 (+35.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
MIAMI is 45-68 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 45-65 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 26-38 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM CONLEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (51 - 62) at TAMPA BAY (57 - 56) - 7:10 PM
MATT WISLER (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 130-145 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 103-116 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-52 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-27 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 134-141 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-30 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-74 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 15-22 (-10.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-25 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 66-75 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 74-83 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 94-104 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-30 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-35 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MATT WISLER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, August 12


Mets are incredibly popular play Wednesday

The New York Mets have been on fire in August and roughly 80 percent of Covers users are backing them to take the third game of a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies, making them the most popular play on Wednesday's board.

The Mets (-199) send Jacob deGrom to the mound with the Rox (+182) set to counter with Jorge De La Rosa.


Diamondbacks heating up in home games

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won three consecutive home games and have gone 6-1 in their last seven in front of the home crowd heading into Wednesday's action.

The Dbacks have thumped the Philadelphia Phillies in the first two games of their three-game set, winning by a combined score of 26-4.

The two clubs will finish up their series Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field as Aaron Nola is the probable starter for the Phillies (+141) and Chase Anderson is expected to take the mound for the Diamondbacks (-153).


Astros don't like the road underdog role

The Houston Astros have been considered a bunch of scrappy underdogs, but when they are actually listed as underdogs on the road they have struggled, going 1-8 in their last nine games as a road dog between +110 and +150.

The Astros are currently on the board at +116 for Wednesday afternoon's game at the San Francisco Giants and send right-hander Scott Feldman to the mound, which doesn't make Houston's position any better.

The Astros are also 0-7 in Feldman's last seven starts as a road dog listed between +110 and +150. Feldman goes up against the Giants' righty Chris Heston.


Under wagers hot in Royals-Tigers meetings

The Under has cashed in back-to-back meetings and six of the previous seven games between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers heading into Wednesday's series finale.

In the current series, the under has cashed in both instances as the Royals have won 4-0 and 6-1 in games one and two respectively.

Newcomer Daniel Norris is probable to start for the Tigers (+167) while Edinson Volquez is set to counter for the Royals (-182). The total opened at 8 and has remained at that number through the time of writing.