Tuesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 8/25

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tuesday, August 25

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Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Mets hit eight HRs last night; took them 12 games to hit their first eight this year.

-- Peyton Manning says he has no feeling in the fingertips on his right hand, which is the hand he throws the football with.

-- Buccaneers were 0-8 at home LY, their first winless home season since 1076.

-- Reggie Miller turned 50 this week; I felt old typing that.

-- Houston Texans named Brian Hoyer starting QB for their opener with KC. .

-- Giants have nine safeties in camp; six of them are hurt; they play the Cowboys in 19 days-- take the over?

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

13) I swear, Draft Kings might be advertising more on TV this month than the beer companies. Imagine if gambling on sports becomes legal; advertisers will run amuck.

12) Stock market lost 588 points Monday; they were down 1,069 at one point, but rallied before slipping again in the afternoon. Wild day for the money people.

11) Cubs and White Sox both played at home Monday; wonder how many people went to both games? Would be a fun thing to know.

10) Cubs now have 12 walkoff wins; White Sox-Pirates-Angels have 9, Cardinals 8.

9) Justin Bour of the Marlins was on TV Monday wearing a t-shirt that said "I want abs, but I want a doughnut more." My kind of guy.

8) Last three years in the NFL, a team that had been 2-14 the year before wound up with a winning season: Texans LY, Chiefs in '13, Colts in '12. Titans/Bucs both went thru last year 2-14-- can you envision either having a winning season this year?

7) Bucs 25, Bengals 11-- Jameis Winston looked alright, but he is not a mobile QB and he sprained his ankle when hit early in second quarter Monday. He jogged off the field at the end of the game. His first eight passes went to eight different receivers, which is a good thing, but Tampa Bay is also starting two rookies on the offensive line.

6) Odd fact: Last time an Alabama QB won an NFL game that counted was 1988.

5) A's 11, Mariners 5-- Solid comeback by the A's, who trailed 5-0, but disappointing day to be an A's fan-- they fired third base coach Mike Gallego, who had been part of the team for almost 20 years, as a player and coach. You do not fire family during the season, it is bad form. Gallego deserves much, much better than this.

4) Mentioned this in passing couple days ago but it bears repeating: when Milwaukee traded Carlos Gomez to Astros, he was leading major leagues, knocking in 21.3% of runners who were on base when he was at bat. With Houston, he's knocked in 3 of 44 runners; he came up with first/second and no outs last night, and they had him bunt.

You trade for a guy, bat him 4th or 5th, then three weeks later you have him bunting guys over with the game on the line. That not good.

3) Weird baseball night last night: Detroit led 5-0, Phillies led 7-2, Seattle led 5-0 but all three lost and none of the games were close at the end. Lot of bad relief pitching.

2) Phillies put veteran OF Jeff Francoeur on waivers, someone claimed him, then the Phillies pulled him back, meaning he won't be traded before the end of the season. Not sure why they wouldn't dump him for a prospect, but thats their business.

1) I finished reading the book about last year's Washington Nationals; learned a lot, but thought he book was too short, which I guess is a compliment of sorts. Apparently it started out as a 6-part magazine article, but grew into a book. Name of the book is "The Grind" if you like baseball, you'll find it interesting.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, August 25

National League
Mets @ Phillies
Mets are 1-8 in Syndergaard road starts; he is 1-1, 6.19 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over the total.

Williams is 1-2, 5.92 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1).

Mets won ten of last 11 games with Philly; four of last five went over total. New York won five of last six games; seven of their last eight went over total. Phillies won four of their last six; five of their last seven went over total.

Padres @ Nationals
Shields is 0-1, 4.42 in his last three road starts; his last four starts overall went over the total.

Strasburg went to San Diego State; he is 4-1, 1.51 in his last six starts; six of his last seven stayed under the total.

Padres lost three of last four games with Washington; four of last five series games went over. San Diego won seven of last nine games (over 8-2 in last 10). Nationals won four of last six games (over 5-3-1 in last nine).

Rockies @ Braves
Bettis is making first start since July 18; he is 1-2, 8.55 in his last four starts. Four of his last five starts went over.

Foltynewicz is 0-2, 12.54 in his last two starts; his last four all went over.

Colorado won five of last six games with Atlanta; three of last five stayed under the total. Rockies lost nine of last 11 games (over 7-4). Braves are 1-7 in their last eight games (over 6-2).

Pirates @ Marlins
Morton is 2-0, 2.88 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine.

Hand is 2-1, 3.13 in his last four starts (over 2-2).

Pirates won nine of last 11 games with Miami; last four stayed under total. Pittsburgh won ten of last 12 games; five of last six stayed under. Marlins lost five of last six games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Dodgers @ Reds
Wood is 1-2, 5.01 in his last four starts.

Lamb is 0-1, 6.35 in his first two MLB starts (over 2-0).

Dodgers won their last three games with Cincinnati; three of last four series games went over. LA lost its last five games, scoring nine runs- five of their last six stayed under. Reds lost nine of last ten games (over 4-1 in last five).

Cardinals @ Diamondbacks
Garcia is 2-0, 1.69 in his last four starts (under 4-0-1 in last five).

Ray is 0-4, 5.48 in his last four starts (under 4-0).

St Louis won ten of last 11 games with Arizona; under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. D'backs won four of last five games, scoring 29 runs; under is 4-3-1 in their last eight. Cardinals split last eight games (over 3-0-1 last four).

Cubs @ Giants
Arrieta is 4-0, 0.99 in his last four starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Cain is 0-2, 7.01 in his last five starts; over is 5-0-2 in his last seven.

Cubs won last four games with the Giants (over 3-1); Chicago won last five games overall, scoring 32 runs (over 7-3 in last ten). SF lost four of its last five; under is 5-1-2 in their last eight games

American League
Astros @ Bronx
Keuchel is 2-1, 2.60 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Nova is 1-2, 5.19 in his last three starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Astros lost three of last four games with Bronx; six of last seven in series stayed under total. Houston won five of last seven games (under 7-0). Bronx lost three of last five games overall; under is 7-4-1 in their last twelve.

Angels @ Tigers
Weaver is 1-1, 2.60 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Simon is 1-1, 2.57 in his last two starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Angels won their last seven games with Detroit (under 5-2); Halos gave up 44 runs in losing last four games- five of their last six went over. Tigers lost last four games, allowing 23 runs; four of their last five stayed under.

Twins @ Rays
Santana is 0-4, 9.11 in his last five starts (under 5-1 in last six on road).

Karns is 2-0, 3.33 in his last five starts; (over 2-0-1 last three at home).

Minnesota lost four of last six games with Tampa Bay; over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Twins won last four games, scoring 26 runs; four of their last five stayed under. Rays won three of last four (under 4-2 in last six) games.

Orioles @ Royals
Gonzalez is 0-3, 7.82 in his last five starts; seven of last ten went over.

Duffy is 2-1, 3.80 in his last four starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Orioles lost their last seven games with Kansas City; under is 5-4 in last nine series games. Baltimore lost six of last seven games; three of last four stayed under total. Royals won eight of last ten games (over 3-0-1 in last four).

Blue Jays @ Rangers
Buehrle is 2-1, 4.70 in his last five starts; five of his last six went over.

Holland is 1-1, 3.68 in his two starts this year (under 1-0-1).

Toronto won four of last five games with Texas; eight of last ten games went under total. Blue Jays won five of last six games; they scored 36 runs in last three-- their last five went over. Rangers won eight of last ten games (under is 7-0-1 in their last eight games).

Red Sox @ White Sox
Miley is 2-0, 188 in his last two starts; four of his last six went over.

Quintana is 1-1, 4.01 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

Red Sox lost three of last five games with Chicago; seven of last eight series games got over total. Boston won five of last seven games; over is 12-1-1 in its last fourteen games. White Sox won three of last five games; six of their last seven went over.

A's @ Mariners
Chavez is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three starts- they all stayed under.

Seattle lost last eight Montgomery starts (0-4, 8.15); over is 2-0-1 in his last three.

Oakland lost seven of last ten games with Seattle; three of last five stayed under the total. A's are 4-9 in their last 13 games overall, but scored 19 runs in winning last two. Mariners lost seven of last ten games (over 7-2-1).

Interleague
Brewers @ Indians
Peralta is 2-2, 604 in his last four starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine..

Tomlin is 1-1, 2.03 in his two starts this season (under 2-0).

Brewers won eight of last nine games with Cleveland; last five went over the total. Milwaukee lost four of last six games )over 4-0-1 in last five). Indians are 3-2 in last five games, but scored only seven runs in last three-- over is 5-3 in their last eight. .

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Phil-- Syndergaard 9-9; Williams 7-13
SD-Wsh-- Shields 12-14 (3-11 last 14); Strasburg 8-8 (5-1 last 6)
Pitt-Mia-- Morton 12-4 (5-0 last 5); Hand 3-4
Col-Atl-- Bettis 8-5; Foltynewicz 6-8
LA-Cin-- Wood 9-16/1-3; Lamb 0-2
StL-Az-- Garcia 7-5 (4-0 last 4); Ray 4-11
Chi-SF-- Arrieta 17-8 (9-1 last 10); Cain 4-5

Hst-NY-- Keuchel 17-8; Nova 5-5
LA-Det-- Weaver 8-10; Simon 14-9 (5-1 last 6)
Minn-TB-- Santana 3-6 (0-5 last 5); Karns 11-13
Tor-Tex-- Buehrle 14-10; Holland 1-1
Balt-KC-- Gonzalez 12-11; Duffy 12-7 (7-2 last 9)
Bos-Chi-- Miley 12-13; Quintana 10-15
A's-Sea-- Chavez 7-15; Montgomery 4-11 (0-8 last 8)

Mil-Clev-- Peralta 6-8; Tomlin 1-1

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Phil-- Syndergaard 6-18; Williams 7-20
SD-Wsh-- Shields 7-26; Strasburg 4-16
Pitt-Mia-- Morton 8-16; Hand 3-7
Col-Atl-- Bettis 3-13; Foltynewicz 6-14
LA-Cin-- Wood 8-25; Lamb 1-2
StL-Az-- Garcia 2-12; Ray 2-15
Chi-SF-- Arrieta 4-25; Cain 4-9

Hst-NY-- Keuchel 4-25; Nova 1-10
LA-Det-- Weaver 5-18; Simon 3-23
Minn-TB-- Santana 1-9; Karns 11-24 (3 of last 3)
Tor-Tex-- Buehrle 13-24; Holland 1-2
Balt-KC-- Gonzalez 6-23; Duffy 3-19
Bos-Chi-- Miley 7-25; Quintana 14-25
A's-Sea-- Chavez 6-22; Montgomery 4-15

Mil-Clev-- Peralta 5-14; Tomlin 0-2

Umpires
NY-Phil-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Bellino games.
Pitt-Mia-- Home side won five of last six O'Nora games.
Col-Atl-- Under is 8-4 in last twelve Knight games.
StL-Az-- Over is 9-5-1 in last fourteen Fairchild games.

Hst-NY-- Underdogs won 12 of last 16 Cooper games.
Bos-Chi-- Over is 8-5 in last thirteen Ripperger games.
Balt-KC-- Under is 15-3-1 in last nineteen Tumpane games.
A's-Sea-- Four of last five Reynolds games stayed under.

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MLB

Tuesday, August 25

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 8 games
NY Mets are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Houston is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 19 games

7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. WASHINGTON
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing San Diego

7:08 PM
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado

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

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Minnesota

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CINCINNATI
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MIAMI
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Miami's last 23 games

8:05 PM
TORONTO vs. TEXAS
Toronto is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games at home
Texas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games at home

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Kansas City's last 20 games when playing Baltimore

9:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. ARIZONA
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland

10:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


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MLB

Tuesday, August 25


Keuchel, Astros struggling mightily on the road

Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel has been money at home lately, but it's been a different story on the road.

The 'Stros are a measley 1-6 in Keuchel's previous seven outings away from Minute Maid Park. He'll be on the bump at Yankees Stadium Tuesday against Ivan Nova and the Bronx Bombers.

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


Yankees place LHP Sabathia on DL

The New York Yankees placed left-hander CC Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right knee inflammation.

Sabathia exited Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians with two outs in the top of the third with a sore knee. In July, he had it drained to cope with fluid in the surgically repaired knee and after his last start Sabathia had a cortisone shot.

Sabathia felt the soreness while warming up and it seemed to impact his velocity and control as he tied a season-high with four walks. He gave up a two-run homer to first baseman Carlos Santana with two outs in the first on a pitch clocked at 88 mph.


Mets lights out versus weaker competition

The New York Mets are dominating weaker competition, owning an 18-4 record in their last 22 games against teams with losing records.

New York takes on Philadelphia (50-74) Tuesday in the City of Brotherly Love. Noah Syndergaard and Jerome Williams are the probable starters for the Mets and Phillies, respectively.

The Mets are currently -190 moneyline favorites at online sportsbook Pinnacle Sports.

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, August 25


NY Mets @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
August 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 16.540
Philadelphia
(Williams) 15.058
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-215
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-215); Over

San Diego @ Washington

Game 953-954
August 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Shields) 16.049
Washington
(Strasburg) 15.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+145); Under

Pittsburgh @ Miami

Game 955-956
August 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 15.981
Miami
(Hand) 14.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-155); Under

Colorado @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
August 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Bettis) 15.058
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 13.639
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

LA Dodgers @ Cincinnati

Game 959-960
August 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 15.343
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 17.884
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+135); Under

St. Louis @ Arizona

Game 961-962
August 25, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Garcia) 17.884
Arizona
(Ray) 13.711
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Under

Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
August 25, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 17.475
San Francisco
(Cain) 15.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-140); Over

Houston @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
August 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 12.612
NY Yankees
(Nova) 17.475
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 5
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+105); Under

LA Angels @ Detroit

Game 967-968
August 25, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Weaver) 14.623
Detroit
(Simon) 16.074
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-105); Over

Minnesota @ Tampa Bay

Game 969-970
August 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 12.846
Tampa Bay
(Karns) 16.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-155); Under

Toronto @ Texas

Game 971-972
August 25, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 17.427
Texas
(Holland) 15.782
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-130); Over

Boston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
August 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Miley) 16.943
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 12.166
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 5
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+100); Under

Baltimore @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
August 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gonzalez) 13.943
Kansas City
(Duffy) 15.846
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-145); Over

Oakland @ Seattle

Game 977-978
August 25, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Chavez) 16.286
Seattle
(Mntgmry) 14.176
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+105); Under

Milwaukee @ Cleveland

Game 979-980
August 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 12.916
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 14.747
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-155); Under

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MLB

Tuesday, August 25


MLB roundup: Mets blast eight homers in win

PHILADELPHIA -- Second baseman Wilmer Flores hit two of the Mets' franchise-record eight homers and drove in five runs Monday night, lifting New York to a 16-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Third baseman David Wright homered in his first at-bat since April 14 for the Mets, who had a season-high run total and set another club record with 14 extra-base hits. They also scored 14 runs or more for the third time in four games.

Wright, absent the previous 115 games due to hamstring and back injuries, went 2-for-5 but committed two errors.

The teams combined to equal the National League record of 11 homers in a game. It was the fifth time that occurred, and the first time since May 17, 1979, when the Chicago Cubs hit six and the Phillies had five in a game Philadelphia won 23-22 in 10 innings.

Flores, catcher Travis D'Arnaud, first baseman Daniel Murphy and right fielder Michael Cuddyer all had three hits, with d'Arnaud contributing a solo homer and a two-run double and Cuddyer and Murphy each hitting homers. Center fielder Juan Lagares and left fielder Yoenis Cespedes also homered for New York, which trailed 7-2 after three innings.

Yankees 1, Astros 0

NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltran hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting New York to a shutout victory over Houston.

After getting six hits and ending two innings on double plays against right-hander Scott Feldman, the Yankees loaded the bases on three walks by left-hander Oliver Perez (0-1).

Perez opened the ninth by walking Brett Gardner and intentionally walking Alex Rodriguez following a wild pitch. He also walked Brian McCann and was replaced by Chad Qualls. One pitch later, the Yankees had their third walk-off win of the season when Beltran did hit a fly ball to deep center field. Gardner easily trotted home and Beltran was mobbed at first base by his teammates.

Reds 12, Tigers 5

CINCINNATI -- Brandon Phillips hit a two-run home run, and Eugenio Suarez added a solo shot to spark a 10-run sixth inning, lifting Cincinnati to a victory over Detroit in a makeup game at Great American Ball Park.

Suarez went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, three RBIs and three runs, and Phillips went 2-for-4 with a homer, a triple and four RBIs as the Reds snapped a nine-game losing streak.

The Tigers, who lost their fourth straight, had to interrupt a seven-game homestand to travel to Cincinnati to make up a June 18 rainout.

Royals 8, Orioles 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mike Moustakas homered during a seven-run sixth inning to support right-hander Kris Medlen's first start in nearly two years as Kansas City beat Baltimore.

Moustakas' 14th home run of the year, and third in his last four games, ignited an inning in which the Royals collected seven consecutive two-out hits.

Medlen (2-0), who missed all of the 2014 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, went six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks with six strikeouts to record his first win as a starter since his last appearance for the Atlanta Braves, Sep. 27, 2013.

Pirates 5, Marlins 2

MIAMI -- Left-hander J.A. Happ pitched six scoreless innings, Andrew McCutchen stroked a two-run double, and Pittsburgh defeated Miami at Marlins Park.

Gregory Blanco had a season-high four hits for Pittsburgh -- just three less than the entire Marlins team. Blanco had two doubles, and one of his singles drove in a run.

The Pirates, who have the second-best record in baseball, have won 10 of their past 12 games. Miami lost its fourth straight game.

Braves 5, Rockies 3

ATLANTA -- Julio Teheran steadied after giving up two early Colorado homers and Atlanta snapped a seven-game losing streak left from a winless road trip with a victory over the Rockies.

Charlie Blackmon led off the game with a homer and Ben Paulsen connected to start the second inning, but Teheran (9-6) allowed just two other hits in 7 1/3 innings.

Jonny Gomes drove in three runs with a homer and single, and Adonis Garcia also went deep for the Braves off Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa (7-6).

Cubs 2, Indians 1

CHICAGO — Kris Bryant slugged a game-winning homer in the bottom of the ninth as Chicago beat Cleveland.

Bryant's two-out solo shot to left -- his 20th homer of the season -- gave the Cubs their 12th walk-off victory and concluded a pitcher's duel that ended with neither starter getting the win.

Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester was one out away from a 1-0 shutout win but gave up run-scoring single to Carlos Santana, scoring pinch runner Abraham Almonte with the tying run.

Red Sox 5, White Sox 4

CHICAGO -- Rusney Castillo went 3-for-4 with a career-high five RBIs to lead Boston to a win against Chicago.

Castillo singled, doubled and homered to extend his hitting streak to nine games. Boston earned its fifth win in the past seven games. Chicago lost its second consecutive game after winning the previous three.

Boston right-hander Joe Kelly (7-6) picked up the victory after limiting White Sox hitters to two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 innings. Kelly has won each of his past five starts.

A's 11, Mariners 5

SEATTLE -- Danny Valencia gave Oakland its first lead with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Athletics rallied from a five-run deficit on the way to beating Seattle.

The A's pounded Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma in his first home start since throwing a no-hitter at Safeco Field on Aug. 12. Iwakuma (5-3) gave up seven runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings, with almost all the damage coming in a seven-run fifth inning.

Oakland right-hander Edward Mujica (3-4) earned the win after pitching two innings of relief. The A's had to use five pitchers because starter Felix Doubront took a line drive off his foot in the first inning and lasted just two innings.

Cardinals 5, Diamondbacks 3

PHOENIX -- Matt Carpenter homered and Yadier Molina hit a two-run single to cap a three-run seventh inning in St. Louis' victory over Arizona at Chase Field.

Carpenter hit his 19th homer of the season in the third inning and right-hander Lance Lynn (10-8) gave up two runs in six innings to become the Cardinals' fourth 10-game winner.

David Peralta had four of Arizona's 14 hits and drove in a run with a single in the ninth inning, but St. Louis turned double plays in four consecutive innings starting in the third to limit the damage.

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 25

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NY METS (68 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (50 - 75) - 7:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 15-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 403-382 (+53.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WILLIAMS is 7-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 68-56 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 31-17 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 67-52 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 41-26 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 40-26 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 15-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.819.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. NY METS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.516.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (61 - 63) at WASHINGTON (62 - 61) - 7:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 39-15 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
SHIELDS is 21-13 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 31-18 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 12-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 15-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 62-61 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-36 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-60 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-43 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-47 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-27 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
STRASBURG is 41-40 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 3-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 41-40 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 23-26 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 18-20 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.703.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
STRASBURG is 4-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (75 - 48) at MIAMI (50 - 75) - 7:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. BRAD HAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 27-16 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 365-421 (+39.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 75-48 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 57-36 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-8 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 106-114 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 75-48 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 116-80 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-26 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 86-51 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 50-75 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 50-72 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-51 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 39-59 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 25-49 (-22.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. MIAMI since 1997
MORTON is 6-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.2 units)

BRAD HAND vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAND is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.971.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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COLORADO (49 - 74) at ATLANTA (54 - 71) - 7:10 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 49-74 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 87-111 (-36.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 43-98 (-41.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-74 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 26-54 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 87-126 (-31.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-105 (-31.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 99-182 (-50.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 22-43 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-24 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 33-24 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 29-18 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 27-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 133-154 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-30 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-83 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-43 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BETTIS is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (67 - 56) at CINCINNATI (52 - 71) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 67-56 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 5-14 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-36 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 2-9 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-12 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA DODGERS are 67-56 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-42 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WOOD is 19-29 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 8-20 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 19-28 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 10-18 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 1-8 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 52-71 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 15-25 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-23 (-13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 52-71 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 83-108 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 368-393 (-96.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOOD is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOHN LAMB vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LAMB is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (79 - 45) at ARIZONA (62 - 62) - 9:40 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 32-46 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-62 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 62-62 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 47-44 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-28 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 79-45 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 79-45 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 56-32 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-31 (-14.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-76 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 202-240 (-60.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 46-87 (-33.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-42 (-25.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
RAY is 5-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 1-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 0-7 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 5-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 2-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GARCIA is 4-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (72 - 51) at SAN FRANCISCO (66 - 58) - 10:15 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1073-1193 (-204.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 684-776 (-191.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 166-137 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 166-137 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1065-892 (+119.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 741-732 (+45.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-51 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-25 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-17 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-51 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-28 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-21 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARRIETA is 32-18 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 11-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 11-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 19-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 20-34 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 13-23 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 20-34 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.18 and a WHIP of 0.919.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.6 units)

MATT CAIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CAIN is 6-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 1.047.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-5. (+5.5 units)

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HOUSTON (69 - 57) at NY YANKEES (69 - 55) - 7:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 7-14 (-8.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
HOUSTON is 24-36 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 69-55 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 26-11 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 78-58 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 40-28 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 35-23 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 69-57 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 69-51 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 96-104 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-8 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KEUCHEL is 34-20 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 33-18 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 23-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 21-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 12-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 16-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
KEUCHEL is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.824.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (63 - 61) at DETROIT (59 - 65) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 3-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SIMON is 34-22 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 34-22 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 774-762 (+60.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 649-643 (+52.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 127-94 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 91-54 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 45-20 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 149-140 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-38 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 29-33 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 39-39 (-13.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-33 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 32-45 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 41-51 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 66-72 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-0 (+4.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. DETROIT since 1997
WEAVER is 5-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-1.9 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SIMON is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (63 - 61) at TAMPA BAY (62 - 62) - 7:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. NATE KARNS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 45-39 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 63-61 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-33 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-42 (+7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 139-147 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 66-74 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-41 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-75 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-83 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 98-108 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-41 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

ERVIN SANTANA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SANTANA is 6-6 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-9. (-5.5 units)

NATE KARNS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KARNS is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 12.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TORONTO (69 - 55) at TEXAS (64 - 59) - 8:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 80-84 (-33.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TEXAS is 64-59 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 14-7 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
TEXAS is 61-55 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 47-41 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 33-30 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 36-19 (+28.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 13-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOLLAND is 46-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 32-16 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 41-28 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 17-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BUEHRLE is 35-21 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 24-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 46-68 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-78 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-55 (-23.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-21 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 5-13 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUEHRLE is 14-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 17-5 (+11.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.4 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. TORONTO since 1997
HOLLAND is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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BOSTON (57 - 68) at CHI WHITE SOX (58 - 65) - 8:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 57-68 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 24-32 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 24-36 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 50-62 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 39-45 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 5-14 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 22-34 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 20-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 90-91 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-32 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-20 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
QUINTANA is 9-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 20-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 9-18 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MILEY is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.39 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. BOSTON since 1997
QUINTANA is 2-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.63 and a WHIP of 0.759.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (62 - 62) at KANSAS CITY (76 - 48) - 8:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 23-36 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-30 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-43 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 194-317 (-101.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 21-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 76-48 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-20 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-16 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-45 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-34 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-27 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-30 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 40-22 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 162-132 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 177-203 (+39.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 22-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-58 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DUFFY is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (55 - 71) at SEATTLE (57 - 68) - 10:10 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. MIKE MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 55-71 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-77 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-18 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 63-63 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 53-66 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 34-44 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-23 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 23-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 20-28 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 24-24 (-15.5 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.
CHAVEZ is 7-15 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 57-68 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 21-31 (-21.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-36 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 52-67 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-45 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-23 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 49-58 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
SEATTLE is 66-70 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 8-16 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-4 (+2.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHAVEZ is 0-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (53 - 72) at CLEVELAND (58 - 66) - 7:10 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 53-72 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 53-72 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-58 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-43 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-33 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 58-66 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-34 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-14 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-66 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-41 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (-0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH TOMLIN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Tuesday, August 25

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Game of the Day: Cubs at Giants
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The Chicago Cubs are 21-5 in their last 26 overall heading into Tuesday's date with the San Francisco Giants.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants (+136, 6.5)

A day off came at an opportune time for the San Francisco Giants, who return home from a 2-5 road trip to begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Having had the previous day to rest could prove beneficial as the Giants attempt to slow down the red-hot Cubs, who improved to 20-4 over their last 24 games when Kris Bryant belted a walk-off homer in Monday’s 2-1 win over Cleveland.

Bryant is batting .347 with six home runs in his last 20 games for the Cubs, who have won five straight and hold a 6 1/2-game lead over the Giants for the second National League wild-card spot. Chicago plays 17 of its next 23 games away from Wrigley Field and will be without right fielder Jorge Soler (oblique) and reliever Jason Motte (shoulder) for the next 3-4 weeks as both were placed on the disabled list Monday. The injury bug also has affected the Giants, who have struggled offensively without right fielder Hunter Pence (oblique) and second baseman Joe Panik (back). The Giants trail the Dodgers by 1 1/2 games in the NL West and need more production from Buster Posey, who is hitting .128 since Aug. 14.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), CSN Bay Area (San Francisco)

LINE HISTORY: The Giants opened in the +115 range but are now around +136. The total has remained at 6.5.

INJURY REPORT: Cubs - 2B Addison Russell (Questionable, groin), RF Jorge Soler (15-day DL, oblique). Giants - CF Angel Pagan (15-day DL, knee), RF Hunter Pence (15-day DL, oblique), 2B Joe Panik (15-day DL, back).

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the low-60s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to centerfield at around 14 miles per hour.

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "In a major blow, the Giants were forced to put outfielder Hunter Pence on the DL for the third time this season with an oblique strain. The Giants are 34-18 in games in which Pence has played (vs. 32-40 without him)."

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (15-6, 2.30 ERA) vs. Giants RH Matt Cain (2-3, 5.66)

Arrieta improved to 9-1 in his last 12 starts with another stellar outing on Thursday, when he struck out seven over six scoreless innings of a 7-1 win over Atlanta. “He’s one of the best I’ve caught,” Cubs catcher Miguel Montero told reporters. “He’s a competitor. He’s a gamer. You can see the fire.” Arrieta held San Francisco scoreless over 7 2/3 frames on Aug. 9 and is 2-1 with a 2.18 ERA in three career outings against the Giants.

Cain held St. Louis to two runs in six innings on Wednesday after going 0-2 with an 8.24 ERA in his previous four starts. The 30-year-old has reason to be encouraged after retiring 11 of the final 13 batters he faced. Anthony Rizzo is 2-for-18 with eight strikeouts against Cain, who is 6-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 16 career starts versus Chicago but 4-0 with a 1.23 ERA over his last six at home in the all-time series.

TRENDS:

* Cubs are 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Under is 9-1-1 in the last 11 meetings in San Francisco.
* Cubs are 21-5 in their last 26 overall.
* Giants are 13-3 in their last 16 games as a home underdog.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-two percent of users are backing the visiting Cubs.


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MLB

Tuesday, August 25


Syndergaard a different pitcher away from home

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been sensational in his home starts this season. Unfortunately, he's been the exact opposite on the road.

In nine road starts, Syndergaard is 0-5 with a 5.05 ERA. The Mets have gone just 1-8 in those nine starts. Their lone win came against the Los Angeles Dodgers back on July 3.

The 22-year-old looks to rebound versus Philadelphia, against which he scattered six hits in 7 1/3 frames en route to a 7-0 rout May 27.


Ripperger is no friend to Red Sox bettors

The Boston Red Sox have gone 0-5 in their last five ball games with Mark Ripperger behind home plate. That's exactly where Ripperger will be when the Sox tangle with the Chicago White Sox Tuesday evening.

That string of games dates back to 2011 and includes one game this year. Ripperger was calling balls and strikes when the Red Sox lost 10-8 to the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park back on Aug. 16.

Wade Miley is expected to get the ball for the Red Sox (+118) while Jose Quintana is probable to start for the Pale Hose (-128).


Astros not happy to see Cooper behind the plate

The Houston Astros are just 1-12 in the last 13 games where Eric Cooper has been calling balls and strikes and that is exactly where he will be when the Astros visit the New York Yankees Tuesday.

The Astros are hoping that whomever is behind the plate doesn't matter Dallas Keuchel (10-15 O/U), 2.37 ERA) as he faces off against the Yankees Ivan Nova (2-7 O/U, 3.72 ERA). The Astros are currently -123 favorites with a total of 7.5.


Angels have been abysmal away from home recently

The Los Angeles Angels have gone 1-12 in their last 13 ball games away from home heading into their recent nine-game trip starting in Detroit Tuesday.

The lone road win came at the Kansas City Royals back on Aug. 13 when the Halos prevailed 7-6.

On their current road trip, the Angels play three games in Detroit, followed by three in Cleveland and three in Oakland.

Jered Weaver gets the ball for the Angels (-113) on Tuesday as the Tigers (+104) are expected to counter with Alfredo Simon.


The over is cashing when the Padres are dogs

The over is 6-0 in the San Diego Padres last six games when they are listed as an underdog and that will be the case when they visit the Washington Nationals Tuesday night.

Being a pup hasn't stopped the Padres from scoring runs, plating 5.5 runs per game over that six game stretch, but they are still giving up plenty, allowing 7.5 at the same time.

The Padres and scheduled starter James Shields (18-7 O/U, 3.74 ERA) are currently +156 underdogs for tonight's matchup with the Nats and Stephen Strasburgh (8-8 O/U, 4.22 ERA).


Favorites cash in at a rate of 80 percent Monday

Major League Baseball favorites went 8-2 in the 10 games on Monday's board to cash in at a rate of 80 percent on the day.

The only underdogs to cash as winners on the day were the Boston Red Sox (+115) winning 5-4 at the Chicago White Sox and the Oakland A's (+149) who trumped the Seattle Mariners 11-5.

Season to date, favorites are now 1049-792 - good enough to cash in at a rate of 56.98 percent.

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MLB

Tuesday, August 25


Wood has floundered since joining Dodgers

Alex Wood has not been looking his best since joining the LA Dodgers with the club going 1-3 in his four starts so far. Since joining the Dodgers, Wood has a 5.01 ERA while surrendering 23 hits and 13 runs over 23.1 innings.

On the season as a whole, between the Dodgers and Braves, Wood is 8-8 with a 3.79 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP.

The Dodgers are currently -146 when they visit Cincinnati Tuesday.


Under is cashing in Duffy's starts

The under is 9-1 in Danny Duffy's last 10 starts for the Kansas City Royals, with Duffy pitching to a 3.28 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in those 10 starts.

The Royals host Miguel Gonzalez (4.73 ERA, 12-11 O/U) and the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday night with a total currently at 7.5 runs.


August has not been kind to Robbie Ray

Robbie Ray has taken to the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks on four occasions this August, with the left-hander losing each start.

Ray is 0-4 with a 5.48 ERA while allowing opponents to hit .321 so far this month. Through 21.1 innings pitched, Ray has surrendered 13 earned runs with three home runs.

The D-Backs are currently +112 when they host the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday.


Pirates getting the job done behind Morton

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming to play when Charlie Morton takes the mound, winning his last five starts with a combined score of 34-16.

Morton is helping his own cause as well, pitching to a 2.94 ERA with 35 strikeouts to just 10 walks in those five outings.

Morton takes the mound on the road in Miami to take on Brad Hand and the Marlins. The Pirates are currently -166 favorites with a total of 8.0.


Mariners continue to falter when Montgomery starts

The Seattle Mariners have lost their past eight starts when leftie Mike Montgomery takes to the mound. In that time, Montgomery has allowed four earned runs per outing.

Montgomery is 4-6 with a 4.16 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP this season.

The Mariners are currently -117 when they host the Oakland A's Tuesday.


Twins losing when Santana starts as pitcher struggles

The Minnesota Twins have dropped their past five games when Ervin Santana gets the ball to start the game. Santana is 0-4 with a 8.46 ERA in his past five starts, which is a big reason why the Twins are losing those games.

Santana was suspended for the first 80 games of the season after testing positive for PED's. In his shortened season Santana has posted a 2-4 record with a 5.53 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP.

The Twins are currently +132 when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday.


Red Sox and White Sox cashing over tickets this season

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox have met five times this season, with the over cashing in each of those contests. SO far this season, the two teams have combined for 12.2 runs per game when they clash.

Boston has been one of the top over teams in baseball this season with a 66-53-5 over/under record, which is the opposite of the White Sox who hold a 58-61-4 O/U mark.

The total is currently set at 8.0 when these two teams met Tuesday.


Royals have been dominating the Orioles

The Kansas City Royals have taken the past seven contests against the Baltimore Orioles. The Royals have outscored the O's by an average of two runs per game during that span.

The Orioles have also long their past five games while allowing an average of 6.8 runs per game.

The Royals are currently -133 when they host the O's Tuesday.


Rays do not fare well following an off day

The Tampa Bay Rays have gone just 2-8 in their previous 10 ball games following an off day. The Rays are in this exact spot when they host the Minnesota Twins Tuesday evening at Tropicana Field after a day off Monday.

The Rays lost their last game following an off day when they were beaten by 5-3 by the Texas Rangers on Aug. 14 after getting the 13th off.

The Rays (-143) open a three-game set at the Trop with Nathan Karns expected to get the ball. The Twins (+132) are expected to start Ervin Santana.