Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 8/26

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, August 26

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Random notes on college football bowl games........

-- Sugar Bowl last three years was won SU by underdogs of 8-15-14 points.

-- UL-Lafayette won New Orleans Bowl last four years; they were underdogs in three of the four games.

-- Favorite won/covered the last four Heart of Dallas Bowls.

-- Same thing for the Belk Bowl in Charlotte; favorites won/covered last four.

-- Underdogs won SU in four of last five Quick Lane Bowls (Detroit).

-- Michigan State won its last four bowls, all by 4 or less points; they were the dog in all four games.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Hump Day Happenings.........

13) My high school Chemistry teacher used to use a word: "nonsensical". He used it when he was annoyed or amazed by the stupidity of people, usually one of us back then. These days, he probably uses the word a lot.

Boston Red Sox fired their TV play-by-play guy this week. Don Orsillo has been the TV voice of the Red Sox for 15 years (his first game was Hideo Nomo's no-hitter). He is smart, funny and once had to endure 26 different partners in one season when his usual partner had some personal problems. He works playoff games for TBS, that is how good an announcer he is. Firing him is 100% nonsensical.

12) Red Sox TV ratings are down because the team on the field sucks and people are mainly frontrunners. Orsillo will land on his feet because he is very good at what he does, but office politics are hideous and this is a prime example of that.

11) Jeb Bush's wife is Mexican-American; Mr Bush can speak Spanish, which he did at an event near the Texas/Mexico border earlier this week. Of course, Donald Trump is making fun of him for it. If somehow Trump becomes President, the main question will be whether we get in a war with another country before a Civil War starts here.

10) Sign of the times: apparently Jeb Bush lost 40 pounds recently, in an attempt to look more telegenic for the campaign. It is sad that something like that matters.

9) Pro wrestler Jon Cena is first athlete to grant 500 requests for the Make-a-Wish program; he played football at Springfield College and is very, very generous with his time for charity. Not sure why Jon Stewart hit him with a chair last week, but Cena got his revenge at Summer Slam, so its all good. :-)

8) Mets #1-7 hitters all hit home runs Monday night, the first time that has ever been done in a major league game- they're 5.5 games up on Washington in NL East.

7) Basketball guru Howard Garkinkel has a coaching clinic here in the Albany area on September 19 at Shenendehowa HS. Sean Miller, Jay Wright, Tom Thibodeau, Jim Calhoun are among the speakers. Lot of knowledge in that group.

6) Doing college football prep this month, I laughed looking at a Washington State-Cal boxscore from LY. Cal won 60-59, but Wazzu passed for 734 yards and ran for 78 more, and they still lost!!!! Yikes. Teams meet again in Berkeley October 3.

5) OL Evan Mathis turned down $5.5M from the Eagles and instead signs with Denver for $2.5M (plus another possible $1.5M in incentives). Peyton Manning is an immobile QB who needs a solid OL; he took a $4M pay cut after last season and that money is what Mathis is getting paid with.

4) Steelers signed Michael Vick as their backup QB; not sure what to say about this, other than Big Ben better not get hurt. Vick was stealing money with the Jets the last couple of years, even admitting his prep work wasn't what it should be. Oy.

3) One more Red Sox note: Apparently Hanley Ramirez will be a 1B next season, which shouldn't be too difficult for a former SS, but you watch him play and he just doesn't look like a guy who cares much about defense. He is on the books thru 2018 to the tune of $22.75M a year; they better find somewhere to hide him in the field.

2) Richard Pitino signs a contract extension at Minnesota thru the 2021 season; I'm wondering what the odds are that Pitino will still be there six years from now? If he wins at Minnesota, will he jump for greener (warmer) pastures and if he loses, well all the coaches who lose get fired. It is part of the job.

1) Watching HBO's Hard Knocks (a very well done show), I'm curious why coach Bill O'Brien left Penn State for the insecurity of the NFL. Bigtime college programs are pretty secure jobs, especially at Penn State, where they're rebuilding from the scandal that ended Joe Paterno's career. O'Brien seems like a good guy; was just wondering.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 26

NY Mets @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
August 26, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Colon) 15.255
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 16.379
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+145); Over

San Diego @ Washington

Game 903-904
August 26, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 15.943
Washington
(Gonzalez) 14.810
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+165); Under

Pittsburgh @ Miami

Game 905-906
August 26, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 16,858
Miami
(Narvson) 15.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-160); Over

LA Dodgers @ Cincinnati

Game 907-908
August 26, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 15.670
Cincinnati
(Holmberg) 12.606
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-175); Under

Colorado @ Atlanta

Game 909-910
August 26, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
14.807
Atlanta
(Miller) 13.460
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+115); Under

St. Louis @ Arizona

Game 911-912
August 26, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 17.605
Arizona
(Corbin) 14.079
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+100); Under

Chicago Cubs @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
August 26, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 16.045
San Francisco
(Peavy) 17.588
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-115); Over

Houston @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
August 26, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 14.137
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 16.928
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-145); Under

Oakland @ Seattle

Game 917-918
August 26, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Bassitt) 16.480
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.323
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+145); Under

LA Angels @ Detroit

Game 919-920
August 26, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 18.899
Detroit
(Verlander) 12.670
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 6
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+115); Over

Minnesota @ Tampa Bay

Game 921-922
August 26, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Duffey) 13.291
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 18.751
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 5 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-205
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-205); Under

Toronto @ Texas

Game 923-924
August 26, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Price) 17.784
Texas
(Lewis) 15.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-175); Over

Boston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 925-926
August 26, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 14.021
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 17.473
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-185); Over

Baltimore @ Kansas City

Game 927-928
August 26, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Chen) 14.294
Kansas City
(Cueto) 15.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-165); Over

Milwaukee @ Cleveland

Game 929-930
August 26, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 15.943
Cleveland
(Anderson) 14.888
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
7
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+140); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 26

National League
Mets @ Phillies
Colon is 1-2, 6.18 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Eickhoff threw six shutout innings in winning his MLB debut (75 PT).

Mets won 11 of last 12 games with Philly; five of last six went over total. New York won six of last seven games; eight of their last nine went over total. Phillies won four of their last seven; six of their last eight went over total.

Padres @ Nationals
Ross is 0-1, 4.00 in his last three starts; his last three road starts went over.

Gonzalez is 0-2, 12.91 in his last two starts; six of his last seven went over.

Padres lost four of last five games with Washington; five of last six series games went over. San Diego won seven of last ten games (over 9-2 in last 11). Nationals won fiveof last seven games (over 6-3-1 in last ten).

Rockies @ Braves
Flande is 2-0, 3.90 in his five starts (over 3-2) this year.

Miller is 0-3, 4.02 in his last five starts; eight of his last nine stayed under.

Colorado won six of last seven games with Atlanta; four of last six stayed under the total. Rockies lost nine of last 12 games (over 7-5). Braves are 1-8 in their last nine games (over 6-3).

Pirates @ Marlins
Locke is 0-2, 6.43 in his last four starts; over is 4-0-2 in his last six.

Narveson is making first start since 2012; he was 21-17, 4.86 in 56 starts for the Brewers in 2010-11.

Pirates won nine of last 12 games with Miami; last five stayed under total. Pittsburgh won ten of last 13 games; six of last seven stayed under. Marlins lost five of last seven games; over is 6-4-1 in their last eleven.

Dodgers @ Reds
Anderson is 1-2, 6.88 in his last three starts (under 4-2-1 in his last seven).

Holmberg is 0-3, 9.22 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Dodgers won their last four games with Cincinnati; three of last five series games went over. LA lost five of last six games, scoring 14 runs- six of last seven stayed under. Reds lost 10 of last 11 games (over 4-2 in last six).

Cardinals @ Diamondbacks
Lackey is 1-2, 3.67 in his last five starts; his last three went over.

Corbin is 2-0, 4.50 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

St Louis won 10 of last 12 games with Arizona; under is 7-3-1 in last 11 series games. D'backs won four of last six games (over 4-1-1). Cardinals won their last three games (over 4-0-1 last five), scoring 24 runs.

Cubs @ Giants
Hendricks is 1-0, 7.24 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Peavy is 1-2, 5.94 in his last three starts (over 3-2 last five at home).

Cubs won last five games with the Giants (over 4-1); Chicago won last six games overall, scoring 40 runs (over 8-3 in last 11). SF lost five of its last six games; under is 5-2-2 in their last nine games

American League
Astros @ Bronx
McHugh is 1-2, 1.67 in his last four starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Pineda is making first start since July 24; he 0-2, 6.94 in his last two starts-- four of his last five stayed under.

Astros lost three of last five games with Bronx; six of last eight in series stayed under total. Houston won six of last eight games (under 7-1). Bronx lost four of last six games overall; under is 7-5-1 in their last thirteen.

Angels @ Tigers
Santiago is 0-3, 5.67 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Verlander is 0-2, 1.80 in his last three starts; Detroit scored seven runs in his last four outings-- five of his last six stayed under.

Angels won their last eight games with Detroit (under 5-3); Halos gave up 51 runs in losing four of last five games- six of their last seven went over. Tigers lost last five games, allowing 31 runs; four of their last six stayed under.

Twins @ Rays
Duffey is 2-0, 1.32 in his last two starts (over 2-1 in his MLB starts).

Archer is 0-1, 2.84 in his last three home starts; three of his last four starts overall went over the total.

Minnesota lost four of last seven games with Tampa Bay; over is 8-3 in last 11 series games. Twins won last five games, scoring 37 runs; four of their last six stayed under. Rays won three of last five (under 4-3 in last seven).

Orioles @ Royals
Chen is 2-0, 1.86 in his last three starts (under is 6-3-1 in his last ten).

Cueto is 2-0, 0.53 in two home starts for KC; over is 5-3 in his last eight starts.

Orioles lost their last eight games with Kansas City; under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Baltimore lost seven of last eight games; four of their last five stayed under total. Royals won nine of last 11 games (over 3-1-1 last five).

Blue Jays @ Rangers
Price is 3-0, 1.78 in his last four starts; six of his last eight stayed under.

Lewis is 6-1, 3.38 in his last seven starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Toronto won five of last six games with Texas; eight of last 11 games stayed under total. Blue Jays won six of last seven games; they scored 42 runs in last four-- their last six went over. Rangers won eight of last 11 games (under is 7-1-1 in their last nine games).

Red Sox @ White Sox
Porcello is 0-2, 6.43 in his last three starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Sale is 3-0, 2.11 in his last three starts; five of his last six went over.

Red Sox lost four of last six games with Chicago; eight of last nine series games got over total. Boston won five of last eight games; over is 13-1-1 in its last fifteen games. White Sox won four of last six games; seven of their last eight went over.

A's @ Mariners
Bassitt is 1-1, 1.59 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Hernandez is 2-3, 8.48 in his last five starts; five of his last six went over.

Oakland lost eight of last 11 games with Seattle; A's are 4-10 in their last 14 games overall, but scored 24 runs in last three games, winning twice. Mariners lost seven of last 11 games (over 8-2-1).

Interleague
Brewers @ Indians
Nelson is 3-0, 2.04 in his last six starts; (over 3-2 in last five on road).

Anderson is 0-2, 10.70 in his last four starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Brewers won eight of last ten games with Cleveland; last six went over the total. Milwaukee lost five of last seven games (over 5-0-1 in last six). Indians lost three of last four games; over is 6-3 in their last nine.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Phil-- Colon 11-13 (2-9 last 11); Eickhoff 1-0
SD-Wsh-- Ross 14-12 (9-3 last 12); Gonzalez 13-10 (1-4 last 5)
Pitt-Mia-- Locke 13-11; Narveson 0-0
Col-Atl-- Flande 3-2; Miller 10-15 (1-11 last 12)
LA-Cin-- Anderson 12-12; Holmberg 1-4
StL-Az-- Lackey 13-12 (1-4 last 5); Corbin 5-4 (4-1 last 5)
Chi-SF-- Hendricks 14-10 (5-0 last 5); Peavy 5-6

Hst-NY-- McHugh 15-10 (0-3 last 3); Pineda 11-8
LA-Det-- Santiago 12-12 (1-5 last 6); Verlander 2-10
Minn-TB-- Duffey 2-1; Archer 15-11
Tor-Tex-- Price 18-7/3-1; Lewis 13-12 (6-1 last 7)
Balt-KC-- Chen 15-9 (5-1 last 6); Cueto 2-3
Bos-Chi-- Porcello 9-11 (3-9 last 12); Sale 15-9
A's-Sea-- Bassitt 3-6; Hernandez 16-9

Mil-Clev-- Nelson 13-12 (6-1 last 7); Anderson 4-4 (0-3 last 3)

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Phil-- Colon 8-24; Eickhoff 0-1
SD-Wsh-- Ross 8-26; Gonzalez 2-23
Pitt-Mia-- Locke 6-24; Narveson 0-0
Col-Atl-- Flande 2-5; Miller 5-25
LA-Cin-- Anderson 9-24; Holmberg 1-5
StL-Az-- Lackey 5-25; Corbin 1-9
Chi-SF-- Hendricks 6-24; Peavy 2-11

Hst-NY-- McHugh 8-25; Pineda 7-19
LA-Det-- Santiago 8-24; Verlander 3-12
Minn-TB-- Duffey 1-3; Archer 6-26
Tor-Tex-- Price 4-25; Lewis 5-25
Balt-KC-- Chen 6-24; Cueto 0-5
Bos-Chi-- Porcello 4-20; Sale 8-24
A's-Sea-- Bassitt 1-9; Hernandez 7-23

Mil-Clev-- Nelson 8-25; Anderson 2-6

Umpires
NY-Phil-- Five of last seven Dreckman games stayed under.
SD-Wsh-- Four of last five Davidson games went over.
Pitt-Mia-- Six of last eight Fagan games stayed under.
LA-Cin-- Four of last five Nelson games stayed under.
Col-Atl-- Five of last seven Carapazza games went over.
StL-Az-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Hoberg games.
Chi-SF-- Last three Blakley games went over the total.

Hst-NY-- Home side won 11 of last 13 Holbrook games.
LA-Det-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Scott games.
Min-TB-- Four of last six Baker games stayed under.
Bos-Chi-- Underdogs won seven of last nine Miller games (over 4-1 L5).
Balt-KC-- Four of last five West games went over total.
A's-Sea-- Five of last seven Schrieber games went over.
Tor-Tex-- Under is 5-1-2 in last eight Hickox games.

Mil-Clev-- Home side won last six TWelke games.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 26

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Houston is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 10 games when playing at home against Houston

3:40 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oakland

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games

7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. WASHINGTON
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:08 PM
LA ANGELS vs. DETROIT
LA Angels are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

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

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CLEVELAND
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CINCINNATI
LA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 18 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MIAMI
Pittsburgh is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
TORONTO vs. TEXAS
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 14 games when playing Toronto

8:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Boston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Kansas City is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

9:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. ARIZONA
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
St. Louis is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

10:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs


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MLB

Wednesday, August 26

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These MLB clubs are runaway money makers when betting the runline
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Bettors should be paying particular attention to the fact that big profits have been there for the taking when it comes to Texas, Minnesota and Tampa Bay on the runline this season.

The bulk of our season-long MLB betting analysis focuses on specific trends as they pertain to wagering on the moneyline, since it’s the most popular selection for baseball bettors. However, we’re going to shift gears for a bit to talk about the runline, which is essentially baseball’s way of incorporating a pointspread.

How it works is quite simple, as the favorite is listed at -1.5 runs while the underdog is posted at +1.5 runs. Betting the favorite means you have to win by two or more runs, while supporting the dog requires a worst-case-scenario loss of no greater than one run.

Many bettors prefer to take advantage of the runline as opposed to the moneyline because it offers up the opportunity to bet on favorites with less risk. For example, starting pitcher Jacob deGrom and the Mets were posted as -250 moneyline favorites for their showdown with Philadelphia (+210) Monday night. But the runline offered the opportunity to play New York -1.5 at the more reasonable price of -130, with the Phillies available to purchase at +1.5, +120.

As it relates to the 2015 MLB season, let’s commence our analysis by examining which clubs have performed at the most profitable of levels in regards to the runline:

Stats and record as of August 15, 2015.

Top-5 MLB runline teams (PLAY ON)

1. Texas Rangers: 75-48 (.610)
2. Minnesota Twins: 73-51 (.589)
3. Kansas City Royals: 69-54 (.561)
T4. Tampa Bay Rays: 69-55 (.556)
T4. Toronto Blue Jays: 69-55 (.556)
T4. San Francisco Giants: 69-55 (.556)

It comes as no surprise to see Kansas City and Toronto on this list, as both clubs not only sit atop their respective divisions at the moment, but are a combined 42 games over .500 entering Tuesday’s slate of action.

In addition, the defending champion San Francisco Giants may find themselves 1.5 games out in the National League West, but the Orange & Black currently rank seventh in run differential.

What bettors should be paying particular attention to is the fact that big profits have been there for the taking when it comes to Texas, Minnesota and Tampa Bay, who are a combined six games over .500 through approximately 124 games of action. That’s the type of runline production that pads a bankroll.

Bottom-5 MLB runline teams (PLAY AGAINST)

1. Seattle Mariners: 52-72 (.419)
T2. Washington Nationals: 52-70 (.431)
T2. Los Angeles Dodgers: 53-70 (.431)
4. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: 54-70 (.435)
5. Boston Red Sox: 55-69 (.444)

At 12 games under .500 despite a Top-5 payroll, the Red Sox have been an absolute dumpster fire this season. Similar sentiments can be echoed regarding the Mariners, who were a very popular World Series pick prior to the start of the 2015 campaign.

Where the real money has been available for the taking has been in fading current playoff contenders the Nationals, Dodgers and Angels. Despite owning a collective mark of 14 games above .500, those clubs combine for a staggering 51 games under .500 in regards to the runline.

To put that in perspective, it’s been just as lucrative this season betting on the Minnesota runline as it has been wagering against the Washington runline.

Top-5 MLB runline teams coming off a win (PLAY ON)

1. San Francisco Giants: 42-24 (.636)
2. Minnesota Twins: 39-23 (.629)
3. Texas Rangers: 39-24 (.619)
4. Houston Astros: 41-28 (.594)
5. Tampa Bay Rays: 36-26 (.581)

Four repeat offenders appear on this list just as they did the Top-5 list above, but the important note to take away from this information is as follows: Not only are these five clubs producing significant profits as it relates to runline bets following a win, but three of them (San Francisco, Minnesota and Texas) are cashing at the highly lucrative rate of more than 60 percent. When these organizations win, they tend to do so in bunches.

Bottom-5 MLB runline teams coming off a win (PLAY AGAINST)

1. Seattle Mariners: 19-37 (.339)
2. Los Angeles Dodgers: 26-41 (.388)
3. Boston Red Sox: 22-34 (.393)
4. Cleveland Indians: 23-35 (.397)
5. Oakland A’s: 22-31 (.415)

Eliminate the Oakland A’s and you’re left with four teams who are providing returns of 60 percent of higher when it comes to fading a club on the runline following a win. That’s the type of profitability that puts one in excellent position for the start of football season in September.

Top-5 MLB runline teams when playing on the road (PLAY ON)

1. Texas Rangers: 48-17 (.738)
2. Tampa Bay Rays: 39-23 (.629)
3. Minnesota Twins: 38-24 (.613)
4. Arizona Diamondbacks: 38-26 (.594)
5. New York Mets: 36-25 (.590)

A warm welcome to the Diamondbacks and Mets for making an appearance in this column, but don’t lose sight of what’s really important here: In this wagering subset, the Texas Rangers are winning at the astronomical rate of 73.8 percent. Not only that, but once again, Tampa Bay and Minnesota are producing returns north of 60 percent. These are certainly three teams worth monitoring very closely over the rest of the regular season.

Bottom-5 MLB runline teams when playing on the road (PLAY AGAINST)

1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 21-40 (.344)
2. Washington Nationals: 29-37 (.439)
3. Philadelphia Phillies: 30-36 (.455)
4. Pittsburgh Pirates: 28-31 (.475)
5. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: 28-30 (.483)

We’ve already discussed how surprising it is to see playoff contenders like the Nationals and the Dodgers on this list, and it’s as equally unsurprising to observe a bottom-dweller like Philadelphia make an appearance on a bottom-5 gambling rundown. But how about the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Andrew McCutchen & Co. currently rank third in MLB in total wins and fifth in run differential while owning an ultra-impressive 44-20 mark when playing within the friendly confines of PNC Park. Despite all the success the Pirates have enjoyed this season, the Bucs are still three games under .500 when it comes to runline road wagers. Be sure to keep this in mind as the playoff push heats up in September.

Stay patient, pick your spots and best of luck this week!


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MLB

Wednesday, August 26


McHugh dealing, but Astros supplying no run support

Through four starts in August, Collin McHugh has been lights out, but the Houston Astros are just 1-3 in those games. McHugh has a stellar 1.67 ERA with a 28/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio so far this month.

However those four games have seen the 'Stros score a combined seven runs, including just three in the three losses.

McHugh and the Astros face off against the Yankees Wednesday in New York.


Hernandez is struggling mightly this month

In case you somehow missed it, Felix Hernandez has looked rather pedestrian in his recent outings. In August so far, Hernandez has posted an 8.18 ERA while allowing 20 earned runs over 22.0 innings pitched.

The Mariners have managed to go 2-2 in those four starts despite Hernandez' struggles. The former Cy Young winner entered the month with a 3.02 ERA and has since jumped to 3.74.

The M' will host the Oakland A's Wednesday.


Rays 1B Loney suspended one game

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney was suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for bumping an umpire during Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

The suspension and fine was announced by Joe Garagiola Jr., senior vice president of standdards and on-field operations for Major League Baseball. Loney made contact with home-plate umpire Paul Nauert after a called third strike.

Loney was to serve the suspension on Tuesday night when the Rays play the Minnesota Twins, but he appealed the ruling and the penalty will be delayed until he receives a hearing.

In 71 games this season, Loney is hitting .260 with four homers and 24 RBIs.

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MLB

Wednesday, August 26


MLB roundup: Blue Jays edge Rangers in AL showdown

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Toronto Blue Jays rallied for two runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Tuesday night.

The win moved the Blue Jays 15 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 1993 season.

Tuesday's win came in dramatic fashion as Toronto scored against Texas closer Shawn Tolleson, who was 25-for-26 in save situations coming into the game.

Two walks hurt Tolleson, and then Toronto shortstop Troy Tulowitzki tied the game at 5 by flipping a full-count single to left field.

The Rangers then took the lead when Josh Donaldson reached on throwing error by Texas third baseman Adrian Beltre, which allowed Ben Revere to score the winning run.

Roberto Osuna closed out the game for his 15th save. LaTroy Hawkins (1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth to earn the win.

Astros 15, Yankees 1

NEW YORK -- Houston posted its largest margin of victory in five years, routing the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Evan Gattis, Marwin Gonzalez and Carlos Gomez homered for Houston, which piled up 15 hits, eight of them for extra bases.

Gattis and Gomez each drove in four runs, and Gonzalez and catcher Jason Castro each had three hits.

Marlins 5, Pirates 2

MIAMI -- Brad Hand pitched eight strong innings, and Dee Gordon stole four bases and scored two runs, leading Miami over Pittsburgh.

Hand walked none and scattered nine hits, striking out five and allowing two runs. Gordon's steals tied his career high, and first baseman Justin Bour added a pair of run-scoring doubles.

After Hand allowed two consecutive hits to lead off the ninth, closer A.J. Ramos entered and recorded his 22nd save of the season. Ramos allowed only one of his inherited runners to score.

Twins 11, Rays 7

TAMPA -- Miguel Sano hit a three-run homer in the first inning to lead an offensive surge by Minnesota in a victory over Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field.

Brian Dozier and Eddie Rosario also homered for the Twins, as they continue to pursue the Texas Rangers for the second wild card spot in the American League.

Twins reliever J.R. Graham gave up a run in 2/3 innings of relief to pick up his first win of the season against one loss.

Angels 8, Tigers 7

DETROIT -- Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off slumping Detroit at Comerica Park.

The Angels first baseman ripped his team-leading 34th home run in the first inning. Shortstop Erick Aybar contributed three hits, two runs scored and an RBI for Los Angeles, which had lost 12 of its last 13 road games.

Jered Weaver got the victory in the opener of a nine-game road swing despite giving up six runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. Huston Street recorded the last four outs to record his 30th save.

Mets 6, Phillies 5

PHILADELPHIA -- Pinch hitter Michael Cuddyer snapped a tie with a two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia.

Yoenis Cespedes homered, and rookie right-hander Noah Syndergaard earned his first road victory of the season for the Mets, who have won five straight and 17 of 23. They maintained a 5 1/2-game lead in the National League East over the Washington Nationals.

Freddy Galvis and Ryan Howard hit two-run homers for the Phillies, who dropped their seventh straight to the Mets and their 11th in their past 12 games against New York.

White Sox 5, Red Sox 4

CHICAGO -- Rookie Trayce Thompson had three hits and drove in three runs -- including the go-ahead two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning -- to lead the Chicago White Sox to a comeback victory over Boston at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jake Petricka pitched a scoreless seventh to get the win. David Robertson pitched the ninth for his 26th save.

Boston starter Wade Miley took the loss after allowing five runs on 13 hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Royals 3, Orioles 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kendrys Morales homered and Danny Duffy scattered five hits as Kansas City beat Baltimore.

The Royals won their fourth straight and 14th of their last 18 to move 29 games above .500 for the first time since the end of the 1980 season.

Duffy struggled with his control, running several deep counts before running into trouble in sixth.

Indians 11, Brewers 6

CLEVELAND -- Michael Brantley had three hits, including two home runs, and Jason Kipnis and Francisco Lindor also had three hits each as Cleveland, despite giving up four home runs, beat Milwaukee at Progressive Field.

Jonathan Lucroy belted two home runs, as Milwaukee scored all its runs on the aforementioned home runs.

Dodgers 5, Reds 1

CINCINNATI -- Jimmy Rollins and Justin Turner homered and left-hander Alex Wood allowed a run in 5 2/3 innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers snap a five-game losing streak with a victory over Cincinnati in the opener of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

Rollins went 2-for-4 with a double, homer and two RBIs.

Todd Frazier went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a RBI for Cincinnati, which has lost 10 of 11.

Rockies 5, Braves 1

ATLANTA -- Chad Bettis returned from the disabled list to win his first game since July 12 and second baseman D.J. LeMahieu drove in three runs for Colorado in victory over Atlanta at Turner Field.

Bettis spent more than a month on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation. He returned to pitch five innings and allow one run, five hits and two walks while striking out four. Bettis also picked up his first career base hit.

LeMahieu went 3-for-4 with a sacrifice fly and scored a run. He now has 50 RBIs.

Nationals 8, Padres 3

WASHINGTON -- Stephen Strasburg allowed just two runs in six innings, Denard Span returned to the lineup and Ryan Zimmerman hit a grand slam as Washington beat San Diego.

Strasburg won for the fourth time in five decisions and had his fourth strong outing in a row since coming off the disabled list earlier this month. He gave up only two hits and struck out seven with one walk and has allowed just four hits in his last 13 innings.

Span, who missed the previous 40 games with back problems, was finally at the leadoff spot again and he drew a nice ovation when he stepped to the plate in the first. Even though he was hitless in four official at-bats, he drew a walk and helped drive up the pitch count of San Diego starter and loser James Shields.

Mariners 6, A's 5

SEATTLE -- Seattle fell behind 5-0 in the top of the second inning but rallied to score six times in the fourth and fifth to beat Oakland.

Home runs by Nelson Cruz, hit 38th of the season, and Logan Morrison sparked the comeback after Seattle starter Mike Montgomery struggled through the shortest outing of his young career, 1 1/3 innings.

Edgar Olmos (1-0) earned his first career win after pitching 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Olmos came on for Montgomery in the second inning and allowed just three hits.

Cubs 8, Giants 5

SAN FRANCISCO -- Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro hit home runs to back the powerful pitching of Jake Arrieta, leading Chicago past San Francisco.

Schwarber belted a three-run shot in the third inning and Montero a two-run blast in the fourth as the Cubs built a 6-0 lead against Matt Cain (2-4) and kept him winless in five starts this month. Castro's home run followed an earlier single and double, giving him three-quarters of a cycle in his first three at-bats.

Arrieta (16-6) became the first 16-game winner in the majors, breezing through six-plus innings en route to his 13th consecutive quality start. He allowed just an unearned run on four hits and one walk. He struck out six.

Cardinals 9, Diamondbacks 1

PHOENIX -- Jason Heyward drove in two runs and scored twice, and Jaime Garcia gave up one run in six innings as St. Louis routed Arizona.

Heyward's two-run singled sparked a four-run first inning, and Garcia (6-4) improved his career record against Arizona to 5-0 while dropping his ERA to 1.77 in 13 starts this season.

Yadier Molina and Jhonny Peralta drove in two runs apiece, and Tommy Pham had three hits and scored three times as the Cardinals won their third straight.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 26

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NY METS (69 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (50 - 76) - 7:05 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 16-29 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 403-383 (+52.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 69-56 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 32-17 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 68-52 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 42-26 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 41-26 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 16-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLON is 25-17 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 25-15 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-1 (+8.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLON is 6-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-9. (-8.0 units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (61 - 64) at WASHINGTON (63 - 61) - 7:05 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ROSS is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (75 - 49) at MIAMI (51 - 75) - 7:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. CHRIS NARVESON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 406-404 (+34.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
MIAMI is 366-421 (+41.1 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 75-49 (+17.0 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 75-49 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 116-81 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-52 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-75 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 51-72 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 33-51 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LOCKE is 2-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.473.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NARVESON is 4-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (68 - 56) at CINCINNATI (52 - 72) - 7:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. DAVID HOLMBERG (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 68-56 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-36 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 3-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 68-56 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-42 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ANDERSON is 45-57 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 52-72 (-19.6 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 18-34 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 52-72 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 83-109 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DAVID HOLMBERG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HOLMBERG is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 31.50 and a WHIP of 4.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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COLORADO (50 - 74) at ATLANTA (54 - 72) - 7:10 PM
YOHAN FLANDE (L) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 116-170 (-44.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 153-278 (-68.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 44-98 (-40.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 116-170 (-44.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 27-54 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 88-126 (-30.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 91-115 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-31 (-17.1 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 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-25 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 33-25 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 29-19 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-7 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 133-155 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-84 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-44 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILLER is 14-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

YOHAN FLANDE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SHELBY MILLER vs. COLORADO since 1997
MILLER is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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ST LOUIS (80 - 45) at ARIZONA (62 - 63) - 9:40 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 5-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 16-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 14-26 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 11-24 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 2-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 1-9 (-10.3 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 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 62-63 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 62-63 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 47-45 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-45 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 34-29 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CORBIN is 28-13 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORBIN is 28-13 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 80-45 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-45 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-32 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 50-30 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 15-32 (-15.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-77 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-88 (-34.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-43 (-26.1 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (73 - 51) at SAN FRANCISCO (66 - 59) - 10:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 685-776 (-190.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 166-138 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-18 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 166-138 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1065-893 (+118.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 741-733 (+44.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-51 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-25 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-4 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-51 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-40 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HENDRICKS is 25-12 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 10-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 25-11 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 13-6 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
PEAVY is 19-28 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 18-26 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PEAVY is 8-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 10-7 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.9 units)

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HOUSTON (70 - 57) at NY YANKEES (69 - 56) - 1:05 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 28-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 35-24 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 70-57 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 21-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 70-51 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 45-35 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 70-69 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-8 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 29-28 (+11.3 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.
MCHUGH is 28-19 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PINEDA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (55 - 72) at SEATTLE (58 - 68) - 3:40 PM
CHRIS BASSITT (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 55-72 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 41-52 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-78 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 63-64 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 52-54 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 53-67 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 43-48 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 20-29 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 24-25 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 58-68 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-23 (-18.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-36 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 17-27 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-67 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 20-23 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 18-39 (-27.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 67-70 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-16 (-15.1 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.
HERNANDEZ is 20-25 (-20.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-4 (+3.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

CHRIS BASSITT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BASSITT is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 20-8 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 26-12 (+10.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-21. (-6.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (64 - 61) at DETROIT (59 - 66) - 7:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (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.
SANTIAGO is 27-43 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 775-762 (+61.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 650-643 (+53.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 128-94 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 92-54 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 46-20 (+18.2 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 149-141 (-14.3 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 169-160 (-50.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
DETROIT is 29-34 (-10.6 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 29-34 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 32-46 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 66-73 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 2-10 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 17-24 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 0-7 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 9-14 (-16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 1-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 19-27 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 18-26 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-0 (+5.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.73 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-6. (-6.4 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VERLANDER is 4-6 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 5-8 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (64 - 61) at TAMPA BAY (62 - 63) - 7:10 PM
TYLER DUFFEY (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 64-61 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-42 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-31 (+7.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-25 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 139-148 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-60 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 66-75 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-23 (-11.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-26 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-76 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-84 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-49 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 68-77 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

TYLER DUFFEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS ARCHER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ARCHER is 4-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.74 and a WHIP of 0.781.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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TORONTO (70 - 55) at TEXAS (64 - 60) - 8:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PRICE is 1-6 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 64-60 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 25-17 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 61-56 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 47-42 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 31-28 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 36-20 (+27.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LEWIS is 13-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 10-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 17-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
TORONTO is 33-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-28 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 18-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PRICE is 67-38 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 17-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 39-20 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 61-79 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PRICE is 2-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 6-7 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.3 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
LEWIS is 3-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.12 and a WHIP of 1.674.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

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BOSTON (57 - 69) at CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 65) - 8:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 57-69 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 24-37 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 50-63 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 39-46 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 14-22 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 56-62 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 91-91 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PORCELLO is 9-8 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 12-8 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.2 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. BOSTON since 1997
SALE is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (62 - 63) at KANSAS CITY (77 - 48) - 8:10 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 62-63 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-37 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 55-56 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-44 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-49 (-7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 194-318 (-102.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 21-35 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-14 (-11.2 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 77-48 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-20 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-16 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-10 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 76-45 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 53-34 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 48-30 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-22 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-23 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CUETO is 22-6 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 19-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 22-6 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 177-203 (+39.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 73-59 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 35-22 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 33-18 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 24-14 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CHEN is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (53 - 73) at CLEVELAND (59 - 66) - 7:10 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. CODY ANDERSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CODY ANDERSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 13.48 and a WHIP of 3.745.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, August 26


Favorites dominated the diamond Tuesday night

Favorites were the side to back in Major League Baseball action Tuesday night, with the teams laying chalk going 12-3 straight up yesterday.

That is a high cash rate of 80.0 percent in a week that has already been profitable for bettors backing favorites have gone 59-36.


Piles of runs scored as Overs cash Tuesday night

There was a huge average of 11.07 runs scored per game in 15 MLB contests Tuesday night, making it no surprise the over went 11-4.

Games have been trending towards the over the last seven days going 52-38 over that span, a success rate of 57.78.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, August 26

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Game of the Day: Blue Jays at Rangers
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The Blue Jays have played eight games against teams in the second AL Wild Card position in August and have won all eight.

Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers (+162, 8.5)

David Price has been spectacular since joining the Toronto Blue Jays last month but he has rarely fared well in Texas, where he will pitch Wednesday in the continuation of a three-game series with the Rangers. Price is 2-4 with a 5.37 ERA in his career against the Rangers, easily his highest ERA against an American League opponent.

Price has been even worse at Globe Life Park in Arlington, where the former Cy Young Award winner has been pounded for 21 runs in 25 2/3 innings across five rocky outings. Price will be tasked with trying to keep alive the latest winning streak for the Blue Jays, who took their fourth straight game by scoring twice in the top of the ninth inning in Tuesday's series opener. The rally gave Toronto a one-game lead in the American League East and dropped the Rangers 4 1/2 back in the West. Texas, which has a half-game lead for the second wild-card spot, has listed second baseman Rougned Odor as day-to-day after he injured his right middle finger fielding a grounder Tuesday.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, SNET (Toronto), FSN Southwest (Texas)

LINE HISTORY: The Rangers opened in the +152 vicinity, but are now +162. The total has remained at 8.5.

INJURY REPORT: Blue Jays - 2B Devon Travis (15-day DL, shoulder). Rangers - 2B Rougned Odor (Questionable, hand), LF Josh Hamilton (15-day DL, knee).

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the high-80s under clear skies. Wind will blow in from leftfield at around 6 mph.

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Do the Jays deserve to be No. 1 in our Rankings? After all, they passed the Cards in run differential and are now the #1 team in that category in the Majors. But they haven't been able to dominate their division the way the Cards have, so for now, they'll have to settle for tops in the AL. The Rangers continued to show they're serious about trying to win this season as they acquired OF Will Venable from the Padres. It's a minor acquisition, but Venable could be a key addition, especially in light of Josh Hamilton's third trip to the DL this season, last week."

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH David Price (12-4, 2.40 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Colby Lewis (14-5, 4.29)

Price yielded two runs in eight frames in a win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday to improve to 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA since joining the Blue Jays. That effort also left him 8-2 with a 1.96 mark in 13 road starts this season. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has feasted on Price, going 10-for-23 with five RBIs and six walks.

Lewis blanked Detroit over seven frames on Friday to win for the sixth time in his last seven starts. He has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 13 of his last 15 outings and has not issued more than two walks since June 25. The veteran will be careful when facing Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista, who is 4-for-12 with two homers and six walks against Lewis.

TRENDS:

* Blue Jays are 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Texas.
* Over is 4-0 in Lewis' last four home starts vs. Blue Jays.
* Rangers are 8-1 in their last nine games vs. a left-handed starter.
* Over is 6-0 in Blue Jays last six road games.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-seven percent of users are backing the Blue Jays.


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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, August 26


Ellsbury out of Yankees lineup with hip soreness

Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was held out of the New York Yankees starting lineup on Wednesday with a sore hip and might not be available to pinch hit.

Ellsbury injured his hip trying to make a diving catch on a fly ball by Houston Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus. Ellsbury did not make the catch and it started a five-run first inning.

After missing the fly ball, manager Joe Girardi said he was not running well over the remainder of a 15-1 loss.

"There was some swelling in it last night," Girardi said before Wednesday's game. "We haven't done any tests. I hope (to have him back Friday) but I can't tell you for sure."

Ellsbury has missed 277 games over the last five seasons, including 43 earlier this season with a sprained right knee.

Ellsbury, in the second-year of a seven-year contract with the Yankees, is batting .278 in 78 games this season.


Mets streaking againts division rivals

The New York Mets are dominating the National League East, having won eight straight contests against division rivals.

The Mets will also try for their eighth straight win over the Philadelphia Phillies when they go for a three-game sweep Wednesday night.

To make matter worse for the Phillies, Mets starter Bartolo Colon is 5-0 in his last five starts against the NL East.

The Mets are currently -151 road favorites over the Phillies, who will counter with right-hander Jerad Eickhoff.


The over is hot when the Padres are dogs

The over is 7-0 in the San Diego Padres last seven games when they are listed as an underdog and that will be the case when they visit the Washington Nationals Wednesday night.

Being a pup hasn't stopped the Padres from scoring runs, plating 5.14 runs per game over that seven game stretch, but they are still giving up plenty, allowing 7.57 at the same time.

The Padres and scheduled starter Tyson Ross (14-11 O/U, 3.32 ERA) are currently +165 underdogs for tonight's matchup with the Nats and Gio Gonzalez (14-8 O/U, 3.98 ERA). The total has opened at 7.0 runs.