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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

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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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MLB

Monday, August 31


Pitcher change - Michael Lorenzen, Cincinnati

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

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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

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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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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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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.

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Diamond Trends - Monday

August 31, 2015


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mets are 19-0 since Jul 13, 2014 at home as a favorite after a one run win.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Colby Lewis starts the Rangers are 7-0 SU since June 30, 2015 when they are underdogs of no more than +160 and the total is no more than nine.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mariners are 0-10 OU since Jul 18, 2014 on the road as a dog when they are off a loss in which they held the lead.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Nationals are 0-17 since Oct 08, 2012 as a dog after a win in which they used 5+ pitchers.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Braves are 0-10 since Jul 29, 2015 after a loss in which they had a higher team-left-on-base than their opponent.

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Monday's Tip Sheet

August 31, 2015


New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN)

For this week’s edition of ESPN Monday Night Baseball, we find yet another clash involving the Yankees and Red Sox featured on national television. Usually, these late-season matchups showcasing baseball’s most storied rivalry are worthy of the upmost headlines, but that’s not really the case this year with the Red Sox mired in a lost season. The Yankees, of course, find themselves on the other end of the spectrum, as they appear to be playoff-bound for the first time since 2012. They’d rather enter the postseason as the division champs, however, and are currently 1.5 games behind the relentlessly surging Toronto Blue Jays for first-place in the AL East.

Ivan Nova (5-6, 4.50 ERA) gets the ball in the series opener for the Yanks, looking to bounce back from his own misfortunes. In fact, Nova endured his worst start of the year his last time out, when the Astros tagged him for a season-high seven runs in just four innings of work, which also clocked in as his shortest outing of the campaign. The Red Sox will try and capitalize on that behind rookie starter Eduardo Rodriguez (7-5, 4.39 ERA), who seems to be building a little momentum as of late. Other than a disastrous outing against the Marlins a few weeks ago, Rodriguez has been excellent over the past month-and-change. He’s surrendered three earned runs or less in five of his past six starts, including three runs combined in his past two assignments, spanning 14 innings. These two pitchers met back in mid-July -- at Fenway Park, where tonight’s affair emanates from -- and the Red Sox were the victors in that one. That might be why both teams are an even -110 in most shops.

Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals | 8:15 p.m. ET

At one point, this series between the Nationals and Cardinals looked like a surefire playoff preview -- if not perhaps a potential showdown in the NLCS -- but instead, one of these teams might not even crack the postseason despite being heavy favorites to win their division prior to Opening Day. That would be the team located in our nation’s capital, who currently sits 5.5 games behind the first-place New York Mets in the NL East. The Nationals are starting to regain some steam, though, having won six of their last eight, a streak they can only hope continues throughout what should be a challenging series with the team that owns baseball’s best record. They’ll lean on veteran southpaw Gio Gonzalez (9-7, 4.11 ERA) to kick it off right, though the 29-year-old has been struggling as of late. For the first time since early last year, Gonzalez has surrendered four runs or more in three consecutive starts, and he just hasn’t been as good since the All-Star break overall, owning a 4.39 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in his eight starts following the Midsummer Classic. The over has hit in each of Gonzalez’ last five outings and the linesmakers have set the over/under for this series opener at 7.

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Meanwhile, the MLB-best Cardinals seem like one of the few locks at this point to advance into the postseason, but even they aren’t in the most comfortable of positions, with the surging Pirates and Cubs breathing down their necks for first-place. To continue their efforts of staving off those two other playoff-bound clubs, John Lackey (11-8, 2.92 ERA) will toe the rubber to begin this series for St. Louis. The veteran right-hander has been notably consistent for the Cards this season, having logged five innings or more in all but one of his 26 starts this season, and he’s been especially stingy as of late, with 13 quality starts in his past 14 tries. As a result, he finds himself as a home favorite tonight with -140 odds.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

Many people, especially on the west coast, would argue that this is the most storied and intense rivalry in all of baseball. At the very least, it’s been the most competitive as far as the 2015 season has gone, with both teams neck-and-neck for first-place in the NL West all season long. Entering the final day of August, it is the Dodgers who are up atop the division, having a 3.5-game lead over the rival Giants, and will look to expand on that beginning tonight with left-hander Brett Anderson (8-8, 3.36 ERA) taking the hill. As detailed before, Anderson has been a godsend for the club in his first year donning Dodger blue, while Los Angeles has struggled to find depth within the rest of the rotation behind Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Anderson was a risky offseason signing for the Dodgers due to his injury history, but has been a very steady presence in that No. 3 slot, having made 25 starts this season, and he’s impressively allowed three earned runs or less in all but three of them. The 31-year-old has made four starts opposing the defending champs this season, but has only produced lackluster results in those matchups, being 1-2 with a 4.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP.

Meanwhile, the Giants will hope the success of Jake Peavy (4-6, 4.21 ERA) against the Dodgers throughout his career is a trend that will pick up this evening, as last year’s World Series Champions continue to fight for their playoff lives. Peavy hasn’t faced LA in 2015 since he’s been limited to just 12 starts on the year, but has been dazzling when matching up against the Dodgers. In fact, he’s faced them 27 times and has a very nice 14-3 record to show for it, while compiling an impressive 2.30 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, not to mention a .200 BAA. That being known, he might be a tempting +130/+140 road ’dog for tonight’s series opener. As for the over/under, considering the Dodgers are 37-25 at home for ‘over’ bets, while the Giants are 37-22 for overs on the road, this could be a prevailing theme throughout the series. The over/under in this one is 7.5.

Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres | 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

Most of the country will be getting the latest installment of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry on MLB Network tonight; the rest will be getting this intriguing series opener between the Rangers and Padres. Of course, if you’ve been keeping up with the competitive jumbled-up American League Wild Card race, you’d note that the Rangers sneakily took over the second spot recently and haven’t let up since, maintaining a 1.5-game lead over the Twins. Their team-leader in wins, veteran Colby Lewis (14-6, 4.38 ERA), gets the nod this evening, and will be looking for his career-high 15th victory. Despite the rough outing his last time out, Lewis has been very good over the past three months, having remarkably notched 13 quality starts in his past 16 assignments. That stretch also includes a solid seven-inning, three-run performance opposing these Padres back in mid-July. Even so, he’s a +110 road ’dog in this one.

The Padres aren’t one of the main contenders right now in any of the National League’s playoff races, but they’re still mathematically in it, with their closest deficit being 9.5 games back of first in the NL West. As a result, they’ll need to take this series to remain alive, and they couldn’t have a better pitcher on the mound tonight, going with their model of consistency Tyson Ross (9-9, 3.42 ERA). The 28-year-old is coming off a bit of an uncharacteristic start, in which he allowed four runs against the Nationals, though he did punch out a season-high-tying nine batters in the process. It’s so rare for Ross to surrender more than three earned runs in an outing that it’s only happened three times now in his 27 starts this season. Like his counterpart, Ross faced tonight’s opponent earlier this season, when he blanked the Rangers over 6 2/3 innings in Arlington. The over/under is 7.

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RECAPPING SUNDAY'S ACTION:

MLB: 4 - 8 - 0

WNBA: 4 - 4 - 0

CFL: 2 - 0

NFL: 0 - 4 - 0


WNBA JUNE/ JULY RECORD/ AUGUST :

*****...............................24 - 23 - 2
DOUBLE PLAY....................54 - 43 - 1
TRIPLE PLAY......................28 - 20
SLAM DUNK.......................33 - 26

MLB RECORD FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST:

*****.............................120 - 141 - 1 .....................,........- 9.74
double play......................186 - 196 - 2 ..............................- 23.74
triple play........................101 - 99 - 2 ................................ - 40.89
grand slam......................104 - 93 - 4...................,.,............- 9.67
double grand slam.............19 - 19....................................... - 22.91
underdog of the year.........0 - 1...........................................- 8.00


CFL JUNE/JULY/ AUGUST RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY.................................2 - 3
DOUBLE PLAY................................9 - 14
TRIPLE PLAY..................................14 - 6
BLOW OUT.....................................4 - 3

NFL PRESEASON RECORD:

SINGLE PLAY..................................... 13 - 12
DOUBLE PLAY.................................... 17 - 16
TRIPLE PLAY ..................................... 5 - 8 - 1
BLOW OUT......................................... 3 - 2

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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.

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Monday, August 31


Pitcher change announced - Shelby Miller, Atlanta

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

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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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Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores

7:10 PM EDT

951 MIAMI MARLINS (L) Narveson, C 8.5u20 7.5o14 / 7.5o15 / 7.5u15 7.5u25 +1.5(-185)
952 ATLANTA BRAVES (R) Miller, S -125 -145 / -146 / -150 -131 -1.5(+165)

Pitching Change: Atlanta - S. Miller for M. Foltynewicz | MIA-RF-Giancarlo Stanton-OUT | TV: FS-Florida, SportSouth, DTV: 649, 654 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND IN FROM CENTER 3-8. GAME TEMP 79, RH 66% HEAT INDEX 82


7:10 PM EDT

953 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) Eickhoff, J 7.5u20 7.5 / 7.5o15 / 7.5o20 7.5o15 +1.5(-125)
954 NEW YORK METS (R) Colon, B -200 -200 / -205 / -201 -200 -1.5(+105)

TV: SNY, DTV: 639 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 9-14. GAME TEMP 87, RH 51% HEAT INDEX 91

8:05 PM EDT

955 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Lorenzen, M 8o20 8.5 / 9u20 / 9 9o15 +1.5(-110)
956 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Hendricks, K -210 -215 / -220 / -221 -222 -1.5(-110)

TV: FS-Ohio, DTV: 660 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 77, RH 71% HEAT INDEX 80

8:15 PM EDT

957 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (L) Gonzalez, G 7o25 7u25 / 7u20 / 7u15 7o15 +1.5(-200)
958 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Lackey, J -150 -121 / -122 / -125 -126 -1.5(+170)

TV: FS-Midwest, MASN2, DTV: 641, 671 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 3-8. GAME TEMP 85, RH 60% HEAT INDEX 90

8:40 PM EDT

959 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (L) Ray, R 10.5 -114 / -117 / -115 -114 -1.5(+135)
960 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Bettis, C -108 10.5o25 / 10.5o20 / 10o20 10.5u15 +1.5(-155)

TV: FS-Arizona, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 686 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND IN FROM CENTER 7-12. GAME TEMP 77, RH 34% HEAT INDEX 76

10:10 PM EDT

961 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Peavy, J 7.5 7.5o18 / 7.5o20 / 7.5o15 7.5u15 +1.5(-170)
962 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (L) Anderson, B -135 -147 / -146 / -149 -150 -1.5(+150)

TV: CSN-Bay, MLB, DTV: 213, 696 | FAIR, WIND OUT TO CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 81, RH 54% HEAT INDEX 83

7:05 PM EDT

963 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Salazar, D 7.5 7.5 / 7.5u11 / 7.5 7.5u15 +1.5(-110)
964 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (L) Price, D -210 -231 / -230 / -220 -215 -1.5(-110)

TV: SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 5-10. GAME TEMP 77, RH 64% HEAT INDEX 79

7:05 PM EDT

965 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Archer, C -120 -112 / -114 / -115 -114 -1.5(+140)
966 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (L) Chen, W 7.5u20 7o25 / 7.5u20 / 7.5u25 7.5u30 +1.5(-160)

TV: MASN, SunSports, DTV: 640, 653 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWERS. WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 3-8. GAME TEMP 84, RH 56% HEAT INDEX 87

7:10 PM EDT

967 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Nova, I 9o20 9.5 / 9.5o15 / 9.5 9.5u15 +1.5(-175)
968 BOSTON RED SOX (L) Rodriguez, E -115 -131 / -132 / -133 -132 -1.5(+155)

NYY-1B-Mark Teixeira-Doubtful | TV: ESPN, NESN, YES, DTV: 206, 628, 631 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 8-13. GAME TEMP 87, RH 44% HEAT INDEX 89

8:10 PM EDT

969 SEATTLE MARINERS (L) Nuno, V 7.5 7.5 / 7.5o15 / 7.5 7.5u15 +1.5(-105)
970 HOUSTON ASTROS (L) Keuchel, D -220 -235 / -230 / -235 -240 -1.5(-115)

TV: ROOT-Northwest, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674, 687 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 7-12. GAME TEMP 87, RH 65% HEAT INDEX 95 (MINUTE MAID PARK ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)

10:05 PM EDT

971 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (L) Santiago, H -106 -110 / -108 / -107 -110 -1.5(+150)
972 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (L) Doubront, F 7.5 7.5 / 7.5o20 / 7.5o25 8u20 +1.5(-170)

TV: CSN-California, FS-West, DTV: 692, 698 | FAIR, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 9-14. GAME TEMP 73, RH 57% HEAT INDEX 75

10:10 PM EDT

973 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Lewis, C 6.5o20 6.5o21 / 6.5o25 / 7u20 7u15 +1.5(-210)
974 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Ross, T -130 -126 / -124 / -126 -125 -1.5(+180)

TV: FS-San Diego, FS-Southwest, MLB, DTV: 213, 676, 694 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 6-11. GAME TEMP 78, RH 57% HEAT INDEX 80

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MLB Consensus Picks

SIDES (ATS)

Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds

8:10 PM Seattle +210 249 21.14% Houston -230 929 78.86% View View

8:05 PM Cincinnati +198 159 22.30% Chi. Cubs -216 554 77.70% View View

7:07 PM Cleveland +195 286 23.58% Toronto -213 927 76.42% View View

7:10 PM Philadelphia +188 296 25.56% NY Mets -205 862 74.44% View View

8:15 PM Washington +112 314 25.91% St. Louis -121 898 74.09% View View

7:10 PM Miami +133 382 36.35% Atlanta -144 669 63.65% View View

10:10 PM San Francisco +138 466 41.61% LA Dodgers -150 654 58.39% View View

7:05 PM Tampa Bay -110 540 48.13% Baltimore +102 582 51.87% View View

8:40 PM Arizona -108 529 52.27% Colorado +100 483 47.73% View View

7:10 PM NY Yankees +122 633 55.92% Boston -132 499 44.08% View View

10:10 PM Texas +115 658 58.23% San Diego -125 472 41.77% View View

10:05 PM LA Angels -106 659 62.82% Oakland -102 390 37.18% View View


TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)

Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds

8:10 PM Seattle 7.5 284 45.01% Houston 7.5 347 54.99% View View

8:15 PM Washington 7 296 45.68% St. Louis 7 352 54.32% View View

7:05 PM Tampa Bay 7.5 334 46.52% Baltimore 7.5 384 53.48% View View

10:10 PM San Francisco 7.5 308 47.24% LA Dodgers 7.5 344 52.76% View View

7:10 PM Miami 7.5 370 53.94% Atlanta 7.5 316 46.06% View View

10:05 PM LA Angels 7.5 380 57.49% Oakland 7.5 281 42.51% View View

7:07 PM Cleveland 7.5 445 61.63% Toronto 7.5 277 38.37% View View

10:10 PM Texas 7 454 64.76% San Diego 7 247 35.24% View View

8:05 PM Cincinnati 9 295 66.00% Chi. Cubs 9 152 34.00% View View

7:10 PM NY Yankees 9.5 495 66.98% Boston 9.5 244 33.02% View View

7:10 PM Philadelphia 7.5 519 70.80% NY Mets 7.5 214 29.20% View View

8:40 PM Arizona 10.5 560 73.11% Colorado 10.5 206 26.89% View View