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**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 08:52 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Braves got swept at home this weekend, outscored 38-11; Tigers got outscored in Toronto 29-6. tough weekend for those two teams.

-- It is funny that one of the gurus of the spread offense that has taken over college football was the coach at Colorado School of Mines; he is at Montana now.

-- Red Sox 1B Travis Shaw at home: 26-58 (6 HR, 12 RBI, .492 OB%)
Red Sox 1B Travis Shaw on the road: 4-41 (1 HR, 4 RBI, .156 OB%)

-- Seattle Mariner John Hicks is first big leaguer since 2003 whose first two games in the majors came at third base and at catcher.

-- Angels are 11-25 in their last 36 games; that not good.

-- Best wishes to John Daly, who apparently suffered a collapsed lung Saturday on a golf course; he was back playing yesterday, so hopefully he is OK.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend.......

13) NFL teams can have 90 players in training camp, thats 2,880 players; they have to be down to 75 players tomorrow, then to 53 (plus 10 more on practice squad) by the weekend. So 2,016 players will have jobs when the season starts and 864 guys who are in camp now will be looking for work. Tough time for marginal players.

12) Cubs 2, Dodgers 0-- Jake Arrieta tossed the 6th no-hitter this season in a game that was a 5:05 local time first pitch in LA, so shadows were a factor. Dodgers are 5-4 with Chase Utley in the lineup; they got no-hit in two of the four losses.

11) Odd fact: MLB.com's Mike Petriello points out the 1917 Chicago White Sox won the World Series, but were no-hit twice that year, on consecutive days (May 5-6). The Dodgers just got no-hit twice in nine days.

10) Rosters expand to 40 players tomorrow; lot of people are pushing for a change to this- they want teams to be able to name only 25 players active for each game once the rosters expand. September baseball as it stands now is a lot different than baseballl the first five months of the season.

9) Dodgers are paying $87.5M to guys who aren't on the Dodgers anymore.

8) Cleveland Indians president Mark Shapiro is apparently leaving the Tribe to become the new president of the Toronto Blue Jays, whose current president is retiring after the season. He won't have to make many changes, not the way the Jays have been crushing the ball and winning games.

7) Case in point: Not only does Edwin Encarnacion have four homers in his last two games, he is riding a 25-game hitting streak. No easy outs in that lineup.

6) There is a petition going around for the Red Sox to re-consider and not fire their TV announcer Don Orsillo, who is very popular after 15 years with the Sox. Last time I checked, over 48,000 people had signed the petition and that was couple days ago.

5) Six of the Oakland Raiders' eight road games this season are 1pm ET starts, so lot of trips east; over the last three seasons, Oakland is 1-14 in 1PM ET games.

4) Staying in Oakland for one more unpleasant stat: since the A's traded Cespedes to Boston last July 31, they are 79-108; they were 66-41 last year when this monumental blunder happened. But hey, Billy Beane's assistants went to Ivy League schools and had an algorithm that said Jonny Gomes and Sam Fuld could replace Cespedes in the aggregate. My ass they could, even a junior college dropout could tell you that.

3) I live a mile from a road with strip of restaurants; think there are over 30 of them in a 1.5-mile stretch, so there is a lot of competition for business. Stopped into a Hooters for chicken wings around 6:00 Sunday, hoping to watch baseballl and the Texans-Saints game. But no live games on, nada, even though there was an NFL fantasy draft going on in one corner of the restaurant.

How do you own a sports bar and not have the baseball package, or at least have one employee who knows when there is an NFL game on TV? I had to ask the bartender to put it on (which she quickly did); I mean, she says she knows nothing about the NFL, but she did say she makes a lot more money during football season.

2) If the baseball playoffs started today.......
NL-- Mets-Cardinals-Dodgers. Wild Card: Cubs @ Pirates
AL-- Blue Jays-Royals-Astros. Wild Card: Rangers @ Bronx

1) Fantasy football tip: Cardinals have a TE named Ifeanyi Momah (#80); he looked like Kellen Winslow Sr in last night's game in Oakland. Just an exhibition game, but he looked at home catching the ball and running people over, even if most of the people he ran over will be bartenders or UPS guys two weeks from now.

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 08:53 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, August 31

National League
Marlins @ Braves
Narveson allowed seven runs in 3.2 IP (79 PT) in his first '15 start.

Foltynewicz is 0-3, 10.67 in his last three starts (over 4-1 in last five).

Miami lost eight of last ten games- under is 6-2-1 in last nine; they lost six of last seven games with Atlanta (over 7-2 in last nine). Braves were outscored 49-15 in losing their last five games (over 6-2 in last eight).

Phillies @ Mets
Eickhoff (acquired in Hamels trade) is 1-1, 3.00 in his first two MLB starts, with both games going over the total.

Colon is 1-2, 4.15 in his last three home starts; five of his last six starts overall went over.

Mets won their last nine games with Philly (over 7-1 in last eight); they won eight of last ten games overall (over 8-2). Phillies lost five of their last seven games; over is 9-3-1 in their last 13.

Reds @ Cubs
Lorenzen is 0-4, 14.44 in his last four starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Hendricks is 0-1, 7.54 in his last three starts (under 6-4 in his last ten).

Reds lost 13 of last 15 games overall (under 3-1 in last four); they lost seven of last ten games with the Cubs- last three went over. Chicago played in LA last night; they lost four of last five games (under 4-1).

Nationals @ Cardinals
Gonzalez is 0-3, 11.68 in his last three starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight.

Lackey is 2-1, 3.38 in his last three starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Cardinals won five of last six games with Washington; under is 7-1-1 in last nine series games. St Louis on seven of last eight games (over 6-2-2 in last ten). Nationals won six of last eight games (over 5-2-2 in last nine). .

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Ray is 0-5, 7.03 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Bettis is 2-0, 3.71 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Arizona lost six of last seven games (over 6-3-2 in last 11); three of their last four road games went over- they're 7-3 in last ten games against the Rockies (over 6-3-1 in last ten). Colorado lost six of its last nine games.

Giants @ Dodgers
Peavy is 2-2, 5.09 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Anderson is 2-2, 6.08 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Dodgers lost five of last six games with SF (over 2-0-1 in last three). Giants are 4-7 in last 11 games overall; over is 8-4-2 in their last 14. Dodgers won five of last six games, allowing 10 runs; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine.

American League
Indians @ Blue Jays
Salazar is 3-1, 2.45 in his last five starts; four of his last six stayed under.

Price is 4-1, 1.98 in his last five starts; six of his last nine stayed under.

Toronto is 6-4 in last ten games with Cleveland; last three series games went over total. Blue Jays won ten of last twelve games (nine of last 11 went over). Indians won last five games, scoring 37 runs (over 5-0).

Rays @ Orioles
Archer is 1-2, 5.13 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

Chen is 3-0, 2.42 in his last four starts; four of his last six went over.

Baltimore is 5-3 in its last eight games vs Tampa Bay; under is 8-1-1 in last ten series games. Rays lost five of their last seven games; six of Rays' last eight went over. Orioles lost nine of last ten games (under 4-1-1 in last six).

Bronx @ Red Sox
Nova is 1-3, 7.17 in his last four starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten.

Rodriguez is 3-0, 2.89 in his last six home starts (over 5-1).

Bronx won eight of last ten games with Boston; six of last nine series games stayed under the total. NY won its last three games, scoring 38 runs; seven of its last nine games went over. Red Sox won four of last six games (over is 5-2 in their last seven).

Mariners @ Astros
Nuno is 0-1, 4.58 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Keuchel is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Astros won six of last nine games; under is 7-3 in last ten. Seattle lost seven of last ten games with Houston (over 7-0-1 in last eight). Mariners won four of last six games; eight of their last ten games went over.

Angels @ A's
Santiago is 0-4, 6.32 in his last six starts (under 4-1 in last five).

Doubront is 0-0, 1.13 in two starts for Oakland; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Angels are 11-25 in their last 36 games (over 7-3 in last ten); they lost three of last four games with Oakland-- six of last nine series games went over the total. A's are 4-3 in last seven games; seven of their last eight games went over.

Interleague
Rangers @ Padres
Lewis is 2-1, 3.00 in his last three starts (under 3-0 last three road starts).

Ross is 3-1, 4.08 in his last six starts (over 4-2).

Texas won four of last six games with San Diego; six of last eight series games went under the total. Rangers won seven of last nine games; eight of their last ten stayed under the total. Padres lost five of last seven games (over 6-2-1 in their last nine). .

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Atl-- Narveson 0-1; Foltynewicz 6-9
Phil-NY-- Eickhoff 1-1; Colon 12-13
Cin-Cubs-- Lorenzen 6-11; Hendricks 14-11 (5-1 last 6)
Wsh-StL-- Gonzalez 13-11; Lackey 14-12
Az-Colo-- Ray 4-12 (0-5 last 5); Bettis 9-5
SF-LA-- Peavy 6-6; Anderson 13-12

Clev-Tor-- Salazar 14-9; Price 19-7/4-1
TB-Balt-- Archer 15-12; Chen 16-9 (6-1 last 7)
NY-Bos-- Nova 5-6; Rodriguez 9-7
Sea-Hst-- Nuno 2-2; Keuchel 18-8
LAA-A's-- Santiago 12-13 (1-6 last 7); Doubront 3-3/2-0

Tex-SD-- Lewis 13-13; Ross 15-12

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Atl-- Narveson 1-1; Foltynewicz 7-15
Phil-NY-- Eickhoff 1-2; Colon 8-25
Cin-Cubs-- Lorenzen 9-17 (9 of last 11); Hendricks 7-25 (3 of last 3)
Wsh-StL-- Gonzalez 2-24; Lackey 6-26
Az-Colo-- Ray 3-16; Bettis 3-14
SF-LA-- Peavy 3-12 (3 of last 4); Anderson 9-25

Clev-Tor-- Salazar 7-23; Price 5-26
TB-Balt-- Archer 6-27; Chen 6-25
NY-Bos-- Nova 2-11; Rodriguez 3-16
Sea-Hst-- Nuno 2-4; Keuchel 4-26
LAA-A's-- Santiago 8-25; Doubront 1-6

Tex-SD-- Lewis 5-26; Ross 8-27

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 08:55 AM

MLB

Monday, August 31

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:07 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games
Toronto is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Boston is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games
NY Mets are 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:15 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 19 of LA Angels's last 25 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SAN DIEGO
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 09:00 AM

MLB

Monday, August 31

Pitcher change - Michael Lorenzen, Cincinnati

Chi. Cubs vs. Cincinnati on August 31 at 8:05 PM. Previous Starter: David Holmberg.

MLB roundup: Cubs' Arrieta no-hits Dodgers

LOS ANGELES -- Jake Arrieta pitched a no-hitter Sunday night, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

By throwing the Cubs' first no-hitter in seven years, Arrieta (17-6) became the major leagues' leader in victories. The right-hander allowed only two baserunners, on a walk and an error, and amassed 12 strikeouts while throwing 116 pitches.

In the ninth inning, Arrieta struck out Justin Turner, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley consecutive to close out the gem.

The Dodgers were no-hit for the second time in 10 days after Astros right-hander Mike Fiers accomplished the feat Aug. 21 in Houston. No NL team was ever no-hit twice in a shorter span.

Blue Jays 9, Tigers 2

TORONTO -- Edwin Encarnacion hit his fourth homer in two days and extended his hitting streak to a major-league-best 25 games as Toronto defeated Detroit.

Encarnacion, who hit three home runs and equaled the club record with nine RBIs on Saturday, went 2-for-3 and was hit by a pitch on Sunday. He hit his 30th of the season with two outs in the first.

Josh Donaldson, Kevin Pillar and Russell Martin also homered for the Blue Jays, who completed a three-game sweep of the Tigers.

Mets 5, Red Sox 4

NEW YORK -- Michael Cuddyer atoned for a costly misplay in the field by delivering the tie-breaking RBI single as New York salvaged the finale of a three-game series by edging Boston.

The Mets snapped a five-game home losing streak while the Red Sox fell to 10-6 under interim manager Torey Lovullo.

David Ortiz gave the Red Sox a 2-1 lead with a two-run homer in the sixth. It was the 494th homer of his career, breaking a tie with Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff for 27th place all-time.

Nationals 7, Marlins 4

WASHINGTON -- Leadoff man Jayson Werth had a homer, double, walk and three RBIs and Washington, despite another abbreviated start by Stephen Strasburg, battled back to beat Miami.

The Nationals won their fourth series in a row but remained 5 1/2 games back of the first-place Mets.

The Marlins jumped out to a 3-0 lead on a homer by Justin Bour in the first but the bullpen couldn't hold up after starter Brad Hand (4-4) allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings and fell to 0-6 against the Nationals.

The winning pitcher was former starter Doug Fister (5-7), who came on in the fifth after Strasburg gave up seven hits and four runs in four innings while throwing just 60 pitches.

Rays 3, Royals 2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla -- Kevin Kiermaier hit the go-ahead home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift Tampa Bay over Kansas City.

The Rays' bullpen combined for four shutout innings, with Xavier Cedeno (3-1) earning the win. Brad Boxberger pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 32nd save of the season.

Luke Hochevar (1-1) took the loss for the Royals, who failed to sweep the season series against the Rays.

Indians 9, Angels 2

CLEVELAND -- Josh Tomlin pitched seven strong innings and Cleveland took advantage of a couple of gift hits that produced runs to complete a three-game sweep of Los Angeles.

The Indians have won five in a row while the Angels have lost eight of their last 10. The only bright spot for the Angels was center fielder Mike Trout, who came into the game hitting .194 in the month of August, but was 4-for-4.

In seven innings the right-hander Tomlin (3-1) gave up two runs on six hits, with eight strikeouts and no walks.

Rockies 5, Pirates 0

PITTSBURGH -- Jorge De La Rosa pitched into the seventh inning for just his second win in his last 10 starts before being ejected and Ben Paulsen hit a two-run triple as Colorado beat Pittsburgh.

De La Rosa (8-6) allowed four hits in six-plus innings while striking out seven and walking one. The left-hander's only other win since July 11 came Aug. 7 against the Nationals at Washington. Relievers Scott Oberg, Christian Friedrich, Jairo Diaz and John Axford completed the four-hit shutout.

De La Rosa and manager Walt Weiss were ejected for arguing with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson as Weiss went to the mound to remove De La Rosa from the game in the seventh.

Brewers 4, Reds 1

MILWAUKEE -- A strong performance by right-hander Wily Peralta and a solo home run by Ryan Braun led Milwaukee over Cincinnati.

Peralta (5-8) was coming off his worst outing of the season, a 2 2/3-inning effort last Tuesday in Cleveland, but he started out strong on Sunday, hitting the mid-90s with his fastball in the first inning. His offense gave him a slim lead to work with, going up 1-0 on Braun's 24th home run of the season.

Reds left-hander John Lamb (0-3) allowed five hits over his six innings of work. He allowed Milwaukee's first two runs and didn't walk a batter while striking out eight.

Padres 9, Phillies 4

PHILADELPHIA -- San Diego finally solved Philadelphia for a win to avoid a season sweep.

The Padres, who came in 0-5 this season against the Phillies, got homers from Matt Kemp, Justin Upton and Yangervis Solarte, while right-hander James Shields threw seven innings of one-run ball and struck out eight.

The long balls by Kemp and Upton came early against right-hander Alec Asher, who was making his major league debut. Despite the loss, the Phillies are 18-5-2 in 25 series against the Padres since 2004.

Yankees 20, Braves 6

ATLANTA -- Nathan Eovaldi, supported by three early home runs, extended his league-leading winning streak to nine games in New York's rout over Atlanta.

Jacoby Ellsbury, Chase Headley and Stephen Drew each went deep over a two-inning span to help the Yankees sweep the three-game series and send the Braves to their 12th loss in 13 games.

It marked the 12th time this season the Yankees have scored double-digit runs, and the second time this series. The 38 runs are the most scored by the Yankees in a three-game series this year.

Twins 7, Astros 5

MINNEAPOLIS -- Ervin Santana pitched seven solid innings, scattering six hits, allowing no runs while striking out 10 batters as Minnesota took the rubber game of a three-game series.

Santana had just one clean inning but was able to steer clear of trouble. Five of the six hits allowed by Santana were singles and he didn't walk a batter.

Santana became the first Twins starter to pitch at least six innings since Aug. 20, a span of eight games. Despite the recent rough patch by its starters, the win was Minnesota's eighth in its last 10 games.

Rangers 6, Orioles 0

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Derek Holland allowed just three hits and struck out 11 in a complete-game shutout as Texas completed a three-game sweep of Baltimore.

Holland recorded his eighth career shutout, and he matched his career high for strikeouts.

Holland (2-1) struck out all nine Baltimore starters at least once and didn't walk a batter. It marked the first time in his career he struck out at least 10 without walking a hitter.

Delino DeShields and Elvis Andrus each had two hits and drove in a run.

White Sox 6, Mariners 5 (11 innings)

CHICAGO -- Seattle was one out away from beating Chicago for the third consecutive game but threw it away in the ninth inning.

A throwing error by shortstop Brad Miller with two outs in the bottom of the ninth allowed the game-tying run to score and forced extra innings. The White Sox then won it in the 11th on a single by Tyler Saladino to earn a split in the four-game series.

Saladino, who also drove in a run with a double in the fourth, went 2-for-5 with two RBIs. His single to right in the 11th was off left-hander David Rollins and scored shortstop Alexei Ramirez (3-for-5) to end the game.

A's 7, Diamondbacks 4

PHOENIX -- Marcus Semien hit a two-out, two-run single in the 11th inning, and switch-pitcher Pat Venditte recorded his first major league victory in Oakland's win over Arizona.

Danny Valencia singled with two outs in the 11th off right-hander Brad Ziegler (0-2), and Stephen Vogt singled before Josh Phegley was hit by a pitch to load the bases.

Semien grounded an opposite-field single to right field to break a tie at 4, and Eric Sogard followed with a run-scoring single off A.J. Schugel.

Cardinals 6, Giants 0

SAN FRANCISCO -- St. Louis hit three home runs, including a game-opening shot by Matt Carpenter, in a victory over San Francisco that gave the Cardinals a 2-1 series win.

Jaime Garcia survived 10 Giants hits in 6 1/3 innings to win for the 10th time in his last 15 road starts.

The Cardinals roughed up rookie Chris Heston for three runs within the first four batters of the game and never looked back, completing a 7-3 Western swing that began with a pair of losses at San Diego.

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 09:05 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, August 31

Miami @ Atlanta

Game 951-952
August 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Narvson) 14.313
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 12.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+110); Under

Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
August 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 16.183
NY Mets
(Colon) 15.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-220
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+185); Over

Cincinnati @ Chicago Cubs

Game 955-956
August 31, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 12.345
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 16.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
N/A

Washington @ St. Louis

Game 957-958
August 31, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 16.119
St. Louis
(Lackey) 17.607
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-145); Under

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 959-960
August 31, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 16.169
Colorado
(Bettis) 14.176
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-115); Over

San Francisco @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
August 31, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Peavy) 14.440
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 15.973
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-140); Over

Cleveland @ Toronto

Game 963-964
August 31, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.156
Toronto
(Price) 15.078
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-215
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+180); Over

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 965-966
August 31, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 14.071
Baltimore
(Chen) 18.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+105); Over

NY Yankees @ Boston

Game 967-968
August 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Nova) 15.559
Boston
(Rodriguez) 14.026
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+100); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 969-970
August 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Nuno) 16.480
Houston
(Keuchel) 15.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-240
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+200); Over

LA Angels @ Oakland

Game 971-972
August 31, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 14.872
Oakland
(Doubront) 13.275
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-115); Under

Texas @ San Diego

Game 973-974
August 31, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Lewis) 14.525
San Diego
(Ross) 16.183
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-130); Over

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 10:00 AM

MLB

Monday, August 31

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Game of the Day: Giants at Dodgers
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Jake Peavy is 14-3 with a 2.30 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 27 career starts against Los Angeles.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers (-145, 7.5)

Jake Peavy looks to continue his long-standing dominance against Los Angeles when the San Francisco Giants visit the Dodgers in Monday's opener of a three-game series. The right-hander is 14-3 with a 2.30 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 27 career starts against Los Angeles.

Peavy will try to tame a Dodgers' lineup that has been no-hit twice in the last nine games after Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs held Los Angeles hitless on Sunday. Arrieta's masterpiece halted the Dodgers' five-game winning streak and kept Los Angeles' National League West lead at 3 1/2 games over the Giants. Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is mired in a 12-game homerless drought but has gone deep three times against San Francisco this season. Giants outfielder Marlon Byrd had two doubles, one triple and four RBIs in Sunday's 7-5 loss to St. Louis and has driven in 11 runs in the last four games.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: The Dodgers opened around -135 but are now -153. The total total opened at 7.5.

INJURY REPORT: Giants - SS Brandon Crawford (Doubtful, back), CF Angel Pagan (Probable Tuesday, knee), RF Hunter Pence (15-day DL, oblique), 2B Joe Panik (15-day DL, back). Dodgers - LF Enrique Hernandez (Questionable, hamstring), RF Yaiel Puig (15-day DL, hamstring).

WEATHER: Temperatures are expected to be in the low-70s under clear skies. Wind will blow out to right field at around eight miles per hour.

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Madison Bumgarner notwithstanding, the Giants' starting rotation - normally a strength - is in a bit of trouble. Veteran RH Matt Cain went on the DL (again) for a nerve issue and Ryan Vogelsong continues to get roughed up. Could San Francisco all of a sudden be an option for James Shields? Somebody please tell the Dodgers to wake up and look at their dismal relief pitching before it's too late. Two of the relievers who were available a week ago are now gone as Fernando Rodney was traded to the Cubs, while Addison Reed went to the Mets. What is Mattingly & Co. waiting for?"

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Jake Peavy (4-6, 4.21 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Brett Anderson (8-8, 3.36)

Peavy defeated the Cubs in his last turn when he gave up two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He has pitched at least six innings in eight of 10 starts since returning from a back injury and has served up just two homers over his last six turns. Peavy hasn't faced the Dodgers yet this season but has always controlled outfielder Andre Ethier (5-for-35).

Anderson beat Cincinnati in his last outing when he gave up three unearned runs and five hits in 6 2/3 innings. He has allowed three or fewer earned runs in 12 of his last 13 starts and has issued two or fewer walks in 11 of his past 12 turns. Anderson is 1-2 with a 4.71 ERA in four 2015 starts against San Francisco and is 1-4 with a 4.91 ERA in seven career outings.

TRENDS:

* Giants are 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Giants are 2-9 in their last 11 road games.
* Dodgers are 7-1 in Andersons last eight starts with four days of rest.
* Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last four overall.

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

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**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 10:14 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 31

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MIAMI (52 - 79) at ATLANTA (54 - 76) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS NARVESON (L) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 52-79 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 22-43 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 2-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
MIAMI is 18-33 (-17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 52-76 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 34-54 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 41-62 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 27-51 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 30-42 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 33-29 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 33-29 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 29-22 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-11 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 133-159 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-85 (-29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-45 (-19.3 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
ATLANTA is 10-3 (+8.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NARVESON is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.587.
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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PHILADELPHIA (52 - 79) at NY METS (72 - 58) - 7:10 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 72-58 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 43-23 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 11-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
NY METS are 34-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 71-54 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 34-16 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 44-27 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 44-28 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 19-6 (+11.0 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 8-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 10-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 29-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 361-389 (+53.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 403-385 (+50.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
COLON is 85-77 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 74-66 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 12-1 (+10.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. NY METS since 1997
EICKHOFF is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLON is 7-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-2. (+7.8 units)

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CINCINNATI (53 - 76) at CHICAGO CUBS (74 - 55) - 8:05 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-4 (+4.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LORENZEN is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 8.68 and a WHIP of 1.929.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (66 - 63) at ST LOUIS (84 - 46) - 8:15 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 66-63 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-38 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-37 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
WASHINGTON is 65-62 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-45 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 49-48 (-7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-46 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-19 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-46 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 59-33 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 53-31 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-20 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 22-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 33-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 33-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 119-83 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.85 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.271.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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ARIZONA (63 - 67) at COLORADO (52 - 76) - 8:40 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. CHAD BETTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 127-165 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
ARIZONA is 127-165 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
RAY is 5-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 0-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 5-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 2-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 38-22 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 10-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 118-172 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 118-172 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-56 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 5-23 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 92-115 (-32.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-4 (+2.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. COLORADO since 1997
RAY is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (69 - 61) at LA DODGERS (72 - 57) - 10:10 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-19 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
PEAVY is 15-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-61 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 80-75 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-61 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1067-893 (+120.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 381-382 (+41.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 744-735 (+45.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 72-57 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 72-57 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 52-43 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-43 (-5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-27 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-3 (+8.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PEAVY is 14-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.965.
His team's record is 18-9 (+10.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-12. (-0.6 units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.485.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (63 - 66) at TORONTO (74 - 56) - 7:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 63-66 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-10 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-34 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 74-56 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 21-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
TORONTO is 97-66 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 34-17 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 26-17 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. TORONTO since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PRICE is 9-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 10-2 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+3.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (64 - 66) at BALTIMORE (63 - 67) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 141-151 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 58-64 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 91-59 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-11 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-53 (+23.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-62 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-18 (+15.6 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.
CHEN is 36-22 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 10-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 34-18 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 580-664 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 23-14 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 63-67 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-60 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-46 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-50 (-7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 195-319 (-102.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-5 (+1.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ARCHER is 1-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.436.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CHEN is 4-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 8-9 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-4.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (72 - 57) at BOSTON (60 - 70) - 7:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 15-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 72-57 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 42-29 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 60-70 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 616-556 (-79.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 16-33 (-22.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-80 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-30 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 53-64 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 92-112 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 94-112 (-23.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-43 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-35 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 12-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-4 (+3.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BOSTON since 1997
NOVA is 3-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-4.2 units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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SEATTLE (61 - 70) at HOUSTON (72 - 59) - 8:10 PM
VIDAL NUNO (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 61-70 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 56-69 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 41-46 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 16-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NUNO is 9-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 8-23 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 5-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 72-59 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 45-21 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 63-64 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 72-53 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 33-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
KEUCHEL is 35-20 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 18-7 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 34-18 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 24-11 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 22-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 78-69 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 40-29 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-4 (+5.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 3-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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LA ANGELS (65 - 65) at OAKLAND (57 - 74) - 10:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 26-38 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 61-62 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SANTIAGO is 28-44 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 27-44 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 93-58 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 39-20 (+16.4 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.
OAKLAND is 57-74 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 30-36 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 63-65 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-69 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 35-46 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-24 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 24-32 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 7-6 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANTIAGO is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.31 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DOUBRONT is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TEXAS (68 - 61) at SAN DIEGO (63 - 67) - 10:10 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 47-67 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 45-30 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 67-53 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 68-61 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 36-29 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 18-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
TEXAS is 65-57 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 49-43 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 44-36 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 36-31 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LEWIS is 16-10 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 16-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 13-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 0-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game this season.
ROSS is 9-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LEWIS is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. TEXAS since 1997
ROSS is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 12:01 PM

MLB

Monday, August 31

Wind blowing out to short porch at Fenway Park

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow out to right field at around 11 miles per hour when the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees at Fenway Park Monday evening.

Our MLB Stadiums data for Fenway Park shows that the Over has gone 5-2 in seven games when wind blows out to right field this season.

Ivan Nova is scheduled to make the start for the Yanks, while Eduardo Rodriguez is expected to get the ball for the Red Sox. Oddsmakers opened the total at 9, but that has since moved up to 9.5.

Favorites dominate on the diamond Sunday

Favorites had a big day on the diamond Sunday, recording 12 wins in the 15 Major League Baseball games on the schedule. That clip was good enough to cash at a rate of 80 percent and if you'd blindly bet $100 on faves in all 15 games, you'd be up 5.57 units.

The only underdogs to cash were the Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Twins and Oakland A's.

Season to date, favorites are now 1109-817 straight up with home favorites 783-544.

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 04:58 PM

MLB

Monday, August 31

Peavy has been dominant against the Dodgers

Jake Peavy looks to continue his long-standing dominance against Los Angeles when the San Francisco Giants visit the Dodgers in Monday's opener of a three-game series. The right-hander is 14-3 with a 2.30 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 27 career starts against Los Angeles.

Peavy and the Giants are presently +134 for Monday's matchup, while the Dodgers, scheduled to start Brett Anderson, are currently -145.

White Sox revoke waivers, keep closer Robertson

Closer David Robertson will not return to the New York Yankees.

The Chicago White Sox slammed the door on reunion talk Monday, the deadline for waiver trade agreements, when they revoked waivers on Robertson and retained their ninth-inning reliever.

He has three years and $38 million remaining on a contract signed with Chicago as an unrestricted free agent last winter.

Robertson left the Yankees, for whom he successfully stepped into the closer's role when Mariano Rivera, to be one of the highest-paid closers in baseball and was a key piece to a White Sox makeover.

Over wagers cashing in games at Fenway Park

Over bets have gone 16-4-1 in the last 21 games at Fenway Park heading into Monday's series opener between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox are returning home after a six-game road trip (at Chicago White Sox, at New York Mets) but they had a 10-game homestand prior to hitting the road. In those 10 games, the Over went a blistering 8-1-1.

Season to date, the Over/Under count at Fenway Park sits at 35-27.

Ivan Nova is scheduled to take the mound for the visitors while the Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo Rodriguez. The total opened at nine and is now up to 9.5.

Dodgers on a tear for Under bettors

The Los Angeles Dodgers have participated in a lot of low-scoring games recently, and Under bettors are laughing all the way to the bank as a result.

The Under has paid out in nine out of the club's last 10 games. Fresh off getting no-hit by Jake Arrieta and the Cubs, L.A. will be seeking to get its offense going again Monday versus the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

Sportsbooks are offering a 7.5 run total for the game.

Wind blowing out at Coors Field Monday

As if the ball needed any more help getting out of Coors Field.

Weather forecasts expect some hitters' wind in Denver, as gusts of around 11 miles per hour to centerfield are expected at Coors Field when the Colorado Rockies host the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday.

According to our Coors Field stats, the Over/Under is 5-3 when wind blows out to center at Coors Field, but the O/U count is 35-36 in the Mile High City on the season.

Robbie Ray is expected to start for the Dbacks, while Chad Bettis is probable to take the bump for the Rockies.

Oddsmakers sent out a total of 10.5 and that still stands.

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 05:06 PM

MLB

Monday, August 31

Pitcher change announced - Shelby Miller, Atlanta

Atlanta vs. Miami on August 31 at 7:10 PM. Previous Starter: Michael Foltynewicz.

**Udog** · 08-31-2015, 05:06 PM

MLB

Monday, August 31

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Birds of a different feather
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Edwin Encarnacion owns the major league's longest active hitting streak at 25 games, and he's batting .409 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs during that span.

Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the mid-week major-league schedule:

Birds of a Different Feather

The Toronto Blue Jays may not have the best record in baseball, but they are without a doubt the team that nobody wants to play in the playoffs. The Jays have won 24 of their last 29 overall, and they lead the majors in runs scored by a country mile. While it was their offense that carried them in the first half of the season, in recent weeks their defense and pitching staff have been equal to the task. The Jays host Cleveland this week, and they'll be heavy favorites in all three games.

Reds Reeling

Cincinnati has lost 14 of it's last 16 overall, and they have a tough series on the road in Chicago this week. The Reds have lost 12 of their last 16 versus the Cubs, and eight of their last 10 at Wrigley. Chicago has won 14 of it's last 17 home games.

Angels Slumping

The Halos are batting a major league worst .228 since the All Start break, and they've lost eight of their last 10 overall. They are on the road in Oakland this week, and then they play the Rangers at home this weekend. They trail the Rangers by 3.5 games in the Wild Card race, and if they fail to gain ground now, the playoffs will likely be out of reach.

Hitting Notes

* Edwin Encarnacion owns the major league's longest active hitting streak at 25 games, and he's batting .409 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs during that span. The Jays host the Indians in a three game series this week, and Danny Salazar will start Game 1 for Cleveland. Encarnacion is 2-for-5 with a home run lifetime versus Salazar.

* Josh Donaldson was 6-for-13 with two home runs and five RBIs in a three game sweep of the Tigers this weekend. He leads the major leagues with 106 RBIs, and his 36 home runs are just three fewer than major league leader Nelson Cruz.

Pitching Notes

* Mad Max Scherzer has now lost his last four starts, putting his record at 11-11, 2.88 ERA on the season. He's 1-4 with a 5.09 ERA in eight starts since the All Star break, and his next start comes on Wednesday on the road in St. Louis. He lost his only previous start versus the Cardinals, allowing a pair of runs on six hits over seven innings.

* Mark Buehrle is quietly in second place in the American League with 14 wins, one fewer than Dallas Keuchel and Felix Hernandez. Buehrle is 4-1 with a 3.99 ERA in his last eight starts.

Totals Streak

Over the last few years, we've come to think of San Diego's PETCO Park as one of the most pitcher friendly in the majors. That's quickly becoming a myth here in 2015. According to ESPN Park Factors, PETCO ranks in the top 10 in home runs. They host the Texas Rangers this week, and the Padres have seen the total go over in seven of their last eight home games.

Weather Notes

* Wind is expected blow out to dead-center field at around 13 miles per hour in Denver when the Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles Angels Monday.

Injury Notes

* Yasiel Puig is sidelined for at least two weeks with a hamstring strain, and that's not good news for a Dodgers team that has struggled at the plate of late.

* Mark Teixeira has not played since August 26 due to a bruised shin. He will not be available for Game 1 at Boston, but could return at some point in the series.

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