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Preview: Cardinals (79-45) at Diamondbacks (62-62)
Game: 2
Venue: Chase Field
Date: August 25, 2015 9:40 PM EDT

A series against the MLB-leading St. Louis Cardinals has come at a bad time for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who had been trying to close the gap in the NL West.

The Diamondbacks hope to bounce back with a rare victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday night, though Jaime Garcia will be looking to win his fifth straight start against them.

Arizona (62-62) charged into this four-game series by hitting .322 with eight homers while totaling 26 runs during a four-game sweep at Cincinnati.

The Diamondbacks couldn't sustain that pace in Monday's 5-3 loss to St. Louis (79-45), failing to trim their division deficit to 4 1/2 games behind the idle Los Angeles Dodgers.

David Peralta had four hits and Welington Castillo homered for the second straight game, but Arizona left 11 runners on base and grounded into four double plays in its fifth straight loss to the Cardinals.

"We had our chances," manager Chip Hale said. "We did a great job of getting guys in scoring position and some of our good RBI guys coming up in (Paul Goldschmidt) and (Aaron) Hill. We just hit into some double plays."

Arizona has scored three runs or less seven times while winning only once in 10 meetings with St. Louis over the past two seasons. It isn't likely to get any easier against Garcia (5-4, 1.79 ERA).

The 29-year-old has been mostly outstanding despite missing the first seven-plus weeks of the season due to a shoulder injury and another month in June with a groin injury.

Garcia has held opponents to two runs or less in nine of 12 starts, though he did allow three over 6 1-3 innings Wednesday while not factoring into the decision of a 4-3 home win over San Francisco.

"Whether you have your best stuff or don't, you want to give your team a chance," Garcia, who has a 1.32 ERA in five road starts, told MLB's official website.

Garcia has won all four of his career starts versus Arizona behind a 2.78 ERA. The Diamondbacks, though, tagged him for season highs of four runs and eight hits in six innings of a 6-4 road loss May 26. Nick Ahmed homered off Garcia and Yasmany Tomas had two doubles in that contest.

A.J. Pollock went 2 for 5 with a double Monday and is hitting .404 in his last 22 home games.

Garcia has done a nice job against Goldschmidt, who is 0 for 5 with three strikeouts lifetime in the matchup. Goldschmidt, who leads the NL with 93 RBIs and ranks third with a .327 average, could be out soon as he and his wife are expecting their first child.

Arizona will try to get back on track offensively as Robbie Ray faces the Cardinals for the first time. The left-hander was originally scheduled to pitch in the opener before getting pushed back after the club recalled starter Jhoulys Chacin from Triple-A Reno.

Ray (3-9, 3.38) allowed three runs over six innings Wednesday but didn't get any runs from the offense for the second consecutive outing in a 4-1 loss at Pittsburgh. He's gone 0-5 with a 4.97 ERA in seven starts since his last victory at Texas on July 7.

St. Louis has totaled 15 runs in its last two wins after pushing across nine over its previous five games. Matt Carpenter hit his 19th home run Monday to snap an 0-for-21 slide.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Cardinals at Diamondbacks
Mon, Aug 24 Final 5 to 3
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Cardinals at Diamondbacks
Tue, Aug 25 - 9:40PM EDT

GAME 3
Cardinals at Diamondbacks
Wed, Aug 26 - 9:40PM EDT

GAME 4
Cardinals at Diamondbacks
Thu, Aug 27 - 9:40PM EDT

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Preview: Athletics (55-71) at Mariners (57-68
Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: August 25, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

Mike Montgomery pitched seven seasons in the minors before getting his shot with the Seattle Mariners and producing an unexpectedly stellar first month in the major leagues.

His story doesn't sound like much of a fairy tale now.

Montgomery hasn't won since defeating the Oakland Athletics 7 1/2 weeks ago, and he'll look to end that drought by beating them again Tuesday night.

Seattle (57-68) acquired the 26-year-old rookie from Tampa Bay for Erasmo Ramirez on March 31 and called him up to make his debut June 2. Montgomery (4-6, 4.16 ERA) went 4-2 with a 1.62 ERA in his first six seven starts, tossing back-to-back shutouts June 23 against Kansas City - the club that drafted him in the first round in 2006 - and San Diego on June 30.

The left-hander allowed one run in 5 2-3 innings of a 2-1 win over Oakland on July 5, but he's mostly struggled since then. Montgomery has gone 0-4 with a 7.45 ERA in his last eight starts and gave up nine runs in 2 1-3 innings of a 15-1 loss to Boston on Aug. 14.

He allowed three runs in the first inning of Wednesday's 7-2 defeat to Texas but gave up three hits over his final five.

'Once I started commanding the fastball, I got a lot of early outs on it,' Montgomery said.

Montgomery is 1-3 with a 3.40 ERA in seven home starts and gets another shot to snap out of his funk against the A's, who ended a eight-game road skid with Monday's 11-5 victory.

Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer and Mark Trumbo added a solo shot later in the Mariners' five-run third inning, but Oakland (55-71 responded with seven in the fifth.

Josh Reddick went 3 for 5 with a homer, Danny Valencia also went deep and Stephen Vogt added three hits for the A's, who posted their highest run total since a 14-1 win over Minnesota on July 19.

'We're resilient. We hustle. We fight. Reddick getting down the line right there was huge,' Valencia said. 'We take advantage of small mistakes. Doing those things is the reason why we won.'

Seattle has dropped four of five, and about the only positive from its latest defeat was Nelson Cruz reaching base in his 34th straight game by being hit by a pitch.

The Mariners have had some success against Oakland's Jesse Chavez (7-12, 3.75), who had one of his better outings Wednesday, allowing two runs in eight innings of a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He went 1-3 with a 6.57 ERA over his previous five outings.

Chavez's win over the Dodgers came in his career-high 22nd start. He made 21 last season after starting four times in the first six years of his career.

'The work that I put in will lead to results," Chavez said. "That's all I want to show, is that I'm still out there working to get through this season, a full season at that, as a starter. I want to build off this.'

The right-hander, though, has lost his last four starts against the Mariners with a 4.75 ERA. Chavez fell 4-3 to Seattle on May 10, allowing four runs over 6 2-3 innings, and gave up two-run homers to Cruz and Logan Morrison in 6 1-3 of a 9-5 defeat July 3.

Chavez has particularly struggled against Cruz (5 for 11, two homers) and Robinson Cano (7 for 16).

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Athletics at Mariners
Mon, Aug 24 Final 11 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps

GAME 2
Athletics at Mariners
Tue, Aug 25 - 10:10PM EDT

GAME 3
Athletics at Mariners
Wed, Aug 26 - 3:40PM EDT

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Preview: Cubs (72-51) at Giants (66-58)
Game: 1
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: August 25, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

The San Francisco Giants look to use a return home to bolster their pursuit of the NL West lead, but their difficult schedule isn't ceasing.

The Giants open their homestand Tuesday night against a short-handed Chicago Cubs team seeking to pad its sizable lead on a playoff berth while Jake Arrieta attempts to become MLB's first 16-game winner.

San Francisco (66-58) batted .226 with 16 runs while going 2-5 on the road against two of the NL's best teams, St. Louis and Pittsburgh. The Giants, though, are just 1 1/2 games behind the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers in the division.

"It goes through cycles," manager Bruce Bochy told MLB's official website. "A week ago we were getting all the big hits we needed, and this road trip we've had a hard time getting them in."

The Giants get to resume their NL West chase at AT&T Park, where they've won 13 of 15 while hitting .317 with 84 runs. They'll again have to face two of the NL's better clubs - the Cubs (72-51) and St. Louis - in a six-game homestand before a three-game showdown at Los Angeles.

San Francisco is 7-10 in a 26-game stretch against teams that currently have winning records.

The Giants opened that run of play by getting swept in four games in Chicago from Aug. 6-9 and allowed the Cubs to take the NL's second wild card. They currently own a 6 1/2-game advantage over San Francisco but won't have two contributors to their playoff push for the near future.

Jorge Soler could be out for a month because of a strained left oblique and reliever Jason Motte also went on the disabled list Monday with a strained right shoulder. Soler was 6 for 13 with four RBIs against the Giants.

"It's just one of those things that happens," manager Joe Maddon said. "Everybody faces the different dilemmas this time of year, and you have to play through the bad lie. â?¦ You have to have depth."

Addison Russell was not in the lineup for Monday's 2-1 win over Cleveland, being given the day off as his fiancee is expecting their first child. He may still be day to day with a groin injury that forced him out of Sunday's victory against Atlanta.

Kris Bryant's 20th home run sent the Cubs to their fifth straight win and 20th in their last 24 games.

'They came through and I knew I was going to get an at-bat there and I made the most of it," said Bryant, who became the fifth rookie in Cubs history to hit 20 homers in a season.

Hunter Pence (oblique), Angel Pagan (knee) and Joe Panik (back) are on the disabled list for San Francisco. Pence went 6 for 13 in the four games in Chicago and had one of his team's four hits off Arrieta (15-6, 2.30 ERA) in a 2-0 loss Aug. 9.

The right-hander added to his NL Cy Young Award candidacy with six scoreless innings in Thursday's 7-1 win over Atlanta, improving to 4-0 with a 0.66 ERA this month.

Arrieta, 7-0 with a 1.44 ERA in his last nine road outings, took a 4-0 loss in his most recent against San Francisco on May 27, 2014.

Matt Cain (2-3, 5.66) allowed five runs in a season-low four innings Aug. 8 in an 8-6 loss in Chicago, but pitched well Wednesday. The right-hander yielded two runs in six innings in St. Louis but remained winless in five consecutive starts after the Giants' 4-3 loss.

Cain is 4-0 with a 1.23 ERA in his last six home starts against the Cubs, with the most recent July 26, 2013.


SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Cubs at Giants
Tue, Aug 25 - 10:15PM EDT

GAME 2
Cubs at Giants
Wed, Aug 26 - 10:15PM EDT

GAME 3
Cubs at Giants
Thu, Aug 27 - 3:45PM EDT

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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

[StarDust Bum]

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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Standings

Regular Season Standings

AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Yankees 69 55 .556 0 37-24 32-31 6-4 W-1
Toronto Blue Jays 69 55 .556 0 40-23 29-32 7-3 W-3
Baltimore Orioles 62 62 .500 7 37-25 25-37 4-6 L-5
Tampa Bay Rays 62 62 .500 7 31-31 31-31 4-6 L-1
Boston Red Sox 57 68 .456 12 33-32 24-36 6-4 W-1

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Kansas City Royals 76 48 .613 0 43-20 33-28 8-2 W-3
Minnesota Twins 63 61 .508 13 38-24 25-37 6-4 W-4
Detroit Tigers 59 65 .476 17 29-33 30-32 4-6 L-4
Chicago White Sox 58 65 .472 17 30-29 28-36 4-6 L-2
Cleveland Indians 58 66 .468 18 24-34 34-32 4-6 L-1

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Houston Astros 69 57 .548 0 45-21 24-36 6-4 L-1
Texas Rangers 64 59 .520 3 28-30 36-29 8-2 W-3
Los Angeles Angels 63 61 .508 5 39-27 24-34 3-7 L-4
Seattle Mariners 57 68 .456 11 27-36 30-32 3-7 L-1
Oakland Athletics 55 71 .437 14 30-36 25-35 4-6 W-2

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Mets 68 56 .548 0 42-21 26-35 6-4 W-4
Washington Nationals 62 61 .504 5 33-24 29-37 4-6 W-2
Atlanta Braves 54 71 .432 14 33-24 21-47 2-8 W-1
Miami Marlins 50 75 .400 18 29-34 21-41 4-6 L-4
Philadelphia Phillies 50 75 .400 18 28-31 22-44 4-6 L-1

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
St. Louis Cardinals 79 45 .637 0 46-19 33-26 6-4 W-2
Pittsburgh Pirates 75 48 .610 3 44-20 31-28 8-2 W-3
Chicago Cubs 72 51 .585 6 39-26 33-25 7-3 W-5
Milwaukee Brewers 53 72 .424 26 28-38 25-34 5-5 L-2
Cincinnati Reds 52 71 .423 26 29-32 23-39 1-9 W-1

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 67 56 .545 0 42-20 25-36 4-6 L-5
San Francisco Giants 66 58 .532 1 35-24 31-34 5-5 L-2
Arizona Diamondbacks 62 62 .500 5 30-30 32-32 6-4 L-1
San Diego Padres 61 63 .492 6 31-30 30-33 7-3 L-1
Colorado Rockies 49 74 .398 18 27-36 22-38 2-8 L-4

Updated Tue Aug 25 11:04 AM EDT

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Standings

Wild Card Standings

AMERICAN

Team Win Loss Percent GB

Texas Rangers 64 59 0.520 0.0

Minnesota Twins 63 61 0.508 1.5

Los Angeles Angels 63 61 0.508 1.5

Baltimore Orioles 62 62 0.500 2.5

Tampa Bay Rays 62 62 0.500 2.5

Detroit Tigers 59 65 0.476 5.5

Chicago White Sox 58 65 0.472 6.0

Cleveland Indians 58 66 0.468 6.5

Boston Red Sox 57 68 0.456 8.0

Seattle Mariners 57 68 0.456 8.0

Oakland Athletics 55 71 0.437 10.5


NATIONAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB

Pittsburgh Pirates 75 48 0.610 +3

Chicago Cubs 72 51 0.585 0.0

San Francisco Giants 66 58 0.532 6.5

Washington Nationals 62 61 0.504 10.0

Arizona Diamondbacks 62 62 0.500 10.5

San Diego Padres 61 63 0.492 11.5

Atlanta Braves 54 71 0.432 19.0

Milwaukee Brewers 53 72 0.424 20.0

Cincinnati Reds 52 71 0.423 20.0

Miami Marlins 50 75 0.400 23.0

Philadelphia Phillies 50 75 0.400 23.0

Colorado Rockies 49 74 0.398 23.0

Updated Tue Aug 25 11:04 AM EDT

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Diamond Trends - Tuesday

August 25, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Red Sox are 0-11 since Aug 27, 2014 as a dog vs a team that has lost at least their last two games after an away game and it is not the first game of a series


PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Derek Holland starts the Rangers are 10-0 SU since Apr 18, 2012 when he did not walk a batter last start.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Orioles are 0-11 OU since Jul 21, 2014 on the road after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Mets are 14-0 since Jul 13, 2014 as a 140+ favorite after a win in which they came back from a deficit.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Indians are 0-9 since Sep 01, 2014 at home as a favorite after a game in which they did not hit a home run and in the first game of a series.

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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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WNBA Betting Recap - 8/17-8/23

August 24, 2015

League Betting Notes (from Monday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 23)

-- Favorites went 9-6 straight up
-- Underdogs went 8-7 against the spread (ATS)
-- Road teams posted a 8-7 SU record
-- Road teams posted a 10-5 ATS record
-- The 'under' went 9-6

Team Betting Notes

-- Tulsa (13-14) is on the comeback trail after some injury issues, capping off a perfect 2-0 week with a win Saturday over Connecticut (12-14), a team on a slide. The Shock have won and covered three straight heading into their game Friday against L.A.

-- Speaking of the Sun, Connecticut dropped their fourth straight, and they're now 5-13 in their past 18 games after starting out 7-1. One thing that is a sure thing with the Sun - the over. The total has gone over in six in a row for the Sun.

-- Atlanta (10-16) has alternated wins and losses in each of their past six games. More importantly, they're 4-1 ATS over their past five games, and the 'over' has hit in nine of their past 11 outings. They have a rematch with Connecticut Tuesday at home after winning 102-92 on the road Sunday in the first end of the home-and-home.

-- Chicago (17-11) completed a home-and-home sweep of Washington (15-11), and it is their first back-to-back victories since Aug. 2-4 against Washington and Indiana.

-- Indiana (17-9) inched by New York (18-8) by an 80-79 count, as the Fever has now won six in a row and 14 of the past 17. The Fever also have covered five of their past six while the 'under' is 4-1 in the past five.

-- Los Angeles (10-17) had a winning week, going 2-1 SU/ATS, with both victories and covers coming on the road. Next up is a trip to red-hot Indiana Wednesday. The two sides just met Aug. 18 with the Fever blasting the Sparks 79-68 in L.A.

-- Phoenix (17-10) restored order Sunday against Minnesota (19-9), snapping an uncharacteristic three-game slide for the Mercury. The Merc also snapped an 0-3 ATS skid. Despite the cover they are still just 4-11 ATS over the past 15 games.

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Preview: Sun (12-14) at Dream (10-16)

Date: August 25, 2015 11:30 AM EDT

The Connecticut Sun are trying to track down the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but their chances are evaporating with the club's recent slump.

They'll try to avoid a third loss to Atlanta in 10 days Tuesday when they visit the Dream.

Connecticut (12-14) is trying to avoid missing the postseason for a third straight season for the first time in franchise history, but has fallen three games behind fourth-place Washington after losing four in a row and five of six. Defensively, the club has been awful during the losing streak, giving up 91.5 points per game compared to 77.0 on the season.

Losses to last-place Atlanta (10-16) have accounted for two of the Sun's last three losses. The Dream shot 53.2 percent in those meetings, going 16 of 25 from 3-point range, and were 10 of 12 in the first half of Sunday's 102-92 victory, breaking a WNBA record for 3-point percentage in a half (83.3) while scoring 63 points.

Angel McCoughtry led Atlanta with 33 points on 13-of-20 shooting, the eighth time she's scored at least 30 against Connecticut in her career.

Sun leading scorer Alex Bentley (14.7 ppg) sat due to an ankle injury suffered in Friday's loss at Tulsa, and her status for Tuesday is uncertain. Kelsey Bone, second on the club with 14.5 points per game, was held to nine points Sunday and had eight in a 90-77 loss in Atlanta on Aug. 16.

Jasmine Thomas unsuccessfully tried to shoulder a larger load for Connecticut in the last two meetings, going 8 of 29 from the floor.

The Sun have lost four straight on the road and seven of eight, last winning 78-77 in overtime at Minnesota on July 22.

Atlanta has won three of five following a six-game losing streak, but still has an uphill climb in order to avoid missing the playoffs for the first time since its 2008 inaugural season.

Connecticut won the season's' first two meetings, 75-70 at Atlanta on June 7 and 82-64 at home a week later.

The all-time series is even at 16 wins apiece and the Dream hold a 12-3 edge in Atlanta.


WNBA HEAD TO HEAD

Aug 23, 2015 Score ATS Results
ATL « 102 Cover: 7.5
CONN 92 Over: 194
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Aug 16, 2015 Score ATS Results
CONN 77 Over: 167
ATL « 90 Cover: 9.5
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Jun 14, 2015 Score ATS Results
ATL 64 Push: 146
CONN « 82 Cover: 20
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Jun 7, 2015 Score ATS Results
CONN « 75 Cover: 16.5
ATL 70 Under: 145
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Aug 17, 2014 Score ATS Results
ATL 55 Under: 139
CONN « 84 Cover: 32
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Jul 29, 2014 Score ATS Results
CONN 80 Cover: 0
ATL « 89 Over: 169
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Jul 8, 2014 Score ATS Results
CONN 71 Under: 154
ATL « 83 Cover: 3
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Jun 1, 2014 Score ATS Results
ATL 76 Over: 161
CONN « 85 Cover: 13
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