Wednesday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 9/9

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, September 9

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- 10 of the 14 SEC teams are in the college football top 25.

-- Nolan Arenado leads the NL in road home runs, with 19, so his numbers are not just a product of playing 81 games at Coors Field.

-- Penn State alum Ross Travis made the KC Chiefs practice squad as a tight end, impressive because Travis played basketball at Penn State.

-- Oregon is an underdog this week for the first time in their last 46 games.

-- Virginia Tech QB Michael Brewer broke his collarbone, is out 4-8 weeks.

-- Bryce Harper is 0-20 in his career against Matt Harvey of the Mets.


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

13) Mets 8, Nationals 7-- Washington led 7-1, with man on first and two out in top of 7th; then their bullpen imploded and their season ended, for all intents/purposes. In one of the worst losses I've ever seen a team stumble thru, here is how the rest of the top of the 7th inning went for the Mets:

walk-single-walk-walk-double-walk-walk-walk-line out to right. 6 runs, 3 hits.

Wonder who Washington will hire as manager after they fire Matt Williams?

12) Mets are off the hook (for now) on the Matt Harvey/innings fiasco, since they've basically clinched the division, so they can get by without Harvey for a while.

11) Tennessee got hammered 34-10 at Oklahoma LY, but that was before Joshua Dobbs became the Vols' QB-- they were so much better after he took over under center. Looking forward to watching the rematch Saturday from Knoxville.

10) In Ohio State's next nine games, they will be favored by 21+ points in all nine; their next three games are Hawai'i-Northern Illinois-Western Michigan. Biggest enemy Urban Meyer might have until Halloween is boredom.

9) Interesting that ESPN openly talks about pointspreads/gambling now. When TV ratings go in the dumper, rules go out the window. Some college administrators aren't happy about this, but the college bean counters can't be too upset.

8) Looks like Kam Chancellor is out for this week; Seattle's defense will be without one of its leaders. Maybe wishful thinking on my part because they're playing the Rams, but leaders win road games for teams. We'll see what happens Sunday.

7) Last episode of HBO's Hard Knocks is always a very good one, with last cuts an emotional time for all involved; interesting that the last three players cut by Houston all signed with other teams, so either the Texans have a very deep roster or they cut the wrong guys. Coach Bill O'Brien was by far the star of this summer's shows.

6) Did you see the two high school football players take a cheap shot at the official last week in Texas? Do these kids realize football games are taped? No idea what the official said to the kids, but they'll be lucky to get out without criminal charges.

5) ACC's payoff for letting Notre Dame play basketball in their league (and getting a piece of the ACC $$$ bonanza from the NCAAs/TV) is that the Irish have to play six football games a year against ACC teams. They're at Virginia this week, go to Clemson later on. Showtime has a Hard Knocks-type program on Notre Dame football this fall, but doubt you'll see many controversial things there.

4) Want to win a bar bet? Rookie outfielder Michael Conforto was 1,000th player in Mets history. Oregon State rookie looks like a keeper, too.

3) Pay the man already!!!! Yoenis Cespedes has 34 RBI in 35 games with the Mets.

2) NBA changed its playoff format; division winners are no longer guaranteed a top four seed, which is a good thing.

1) RIP Joaquin Andujar, who passed away this week at age 62 from side effects of diabetes. Andujar was 127-118 in his 13-year career, winning 41 games for St Louis is the 1984-85 seasons. He made four All-Star teams in 13 years.

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Letdown spot

Lost in the big-name upsets in Week 1 of the college football schedule was Florida International’s 15-14 stunner over state rival Central Florida as a two-touchdown road underdog Thursday. The Golden Panthers got a blocked field goal from Treyvon Williams to hold off the Knights with 30 seconds remaining in the game, picking up a win in their season opener for the first time in four years.

That upset has FIU on letdown watch in Week 2, once again playing on the road but having to hit the highway for a long trek to Bloomington to face the Indiana Hoosiers. Oddsmakers opened the Golden Panthers as 7.5-point underdogs, playing a Hoosiers program that got a big scare from FCS Southern Illinois in Week 1. Indiana is already vowing to improve and FIU may be punching bag for their Big Ten opponents this Saturday.

Lookahead spot

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees are giving baseball fans a race to remember in the American League East, with Toronto holding a half game lead over the Pinstripes as of Tuesday. The Blue Jays are in Fenway taking on the Red Sox, who have relished the role of spoiler since their season went down the tubes. Boston won the series opener 11-4 Monday.

The Blue Jays could get caught looking ahead to a crucial series in the Bronx starting Thursday when they wrap up a three-game set with the BoSox Wednesday night. Toronto goes with Drew Hutchison for Wednesday’s game, saving the top starters for the Yankees. Hutchinson has been horrific on the road with a 9.00 ERA in 11 starts away from the Rogers Centre this season.

Schedule spot

The CFL’s Labor Day Classic pitted rivals Hamilton and Toronto against each other Monday, with the T-Cats smashing the Argos 42-12. Toronto doesn’t have to wait long to get revenge for that one-sided beating, with only four days off before facing Hamilton at home Friday night. That’s not a lot of time to lick wounds and make adjustments for the shell-shocked Argonauts.

The Ti-Cats held a 27-1 halftime lead Monday and took over first place in the East Division with the victory. Hamilton is crushing teams with its last four victories coming by 30, 30, 29 and 30 points and improved to 8-2 ATS with the Labor Day Classic win. The Ti-Cats should have plenty of momentum with the CFL schedule not giving them any time to cool off.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, September 9


LA Dodgers @ LA Angels

Game 929-930
September 9, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Latos) 17.057
LA Angels
(Richards) 14.972
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+115); Over

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 909-910
September 9, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Pena) 12.686
Miami
(Koehler) 16.891
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-125); Over

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 911-912
September 9, 2015 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 13.337
San Diego
(Shields) 16.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-160
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-160); Under

San Francisco @ Arizona

Game 913-914
September 9, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 14.632
Arizona
(Godley) 13.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-110); Under

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 9, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 16.966
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 15.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+115); Over

Tampa Bay @ Detroit

Game 917-918
September 9, 2015 @ 7:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 13.892
Detroit
(Lobstein) 14.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+125); Over

Toronto @ Boston

Game 919-920
September 9, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Hutchson) 16.273
Boston
(Kelly) 17.840
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
10
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+105); Under

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 921-922
September 9, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Pelfrey) 12.751
Kansas City
(Medlen) 16.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-175); Under

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 901-902
September 9, 2015 @ 1:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 16.928
St. Louis
(Martinez) 15.416
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(+110); Under

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
September 9, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 18.944
Chicago White Sox
(Samrdzja) 14.751
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-115); Over

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 903-904
September 9, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 17.581
Washington
(Strasburg) 16.101
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+100); Over

Houston @ Oakland

Game 925-926
September 9, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 16.165
Oakland
(Brooks) 14.660
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-150); Under

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 905-906
September 9, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 15.060
Philadelphia
(Buchanan) 11.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-130); Under

Texas @ Seattle

Game 927-928
September 9, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Perez) 14.570
Seattle
(Nuno) 17.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-110); Over

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 907-908
September 9, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Happ) 16.249
Cincinnati
(Sampson) 14.346
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-150); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, September 9

National League
Mets @ Nationals
deGrom is 0-1, 7.36 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Strasburg is 3-1, 3.00 in his last five starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine.

Mets won six of last seven games with Washington; over is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. NY won six of last nine games; over is 9-4 in their last thirteen. Nationals lost last two games, allowing 16 runs; over is 8-1-1 in last ten.

Brewers @ Marlins
Pena is making first MLB start; he appeared in 43 AAA games this season, starting only seven (2-2, 4.14). He's allowed two runs in three MLB IP.

Koehler is 0-1, 6.50 in his last eight starts (over 3-1 in his last four at home).

Brewers won four of last seven games with Miami; over is 6-2-1 in last nine. Marlins won six of last eight games overall. four of their last six went over total. Milwaukee won seven of last nine games overall- their last eight games all went over.

Pirates @ Reds
Happ is 4-0, 0.36 in his last four starts (under 5-1 in last six).

Sampson is 0-2, 11.57 in his last four starts (over 4-1 in last five).

Pittsburgh lost seven of last nine games; six of their last eight went over total. Pirates lost five of last eight games with Cincinnati; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Reds are 5-8 in last 13 games (over 5-1 last six).

Cubs @ Cardinals
Lester is 1-2, 6.04 in his last four starts (over 4-2 in last six).

Martinez is 1-3, 6.04 in his last four starts (over 3-0-1).

Cardinals lost last three games (over 8-2-1 in last 11). Chicago won six of last games vs St Louis;six of their last eight games went over the total. Cubs won four of last five games with Cardinals; those five all went over.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Heston is 0-4, 5.18 in his last five starts (under 3-1 last four).

Godley is 3-1, 3.74 in four starts this year (over 4-0).

Giants are 7-13 in last 20 games overall; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. SF won four of last five games with Arizona; road team won ten of last 12 series games-- eight of last ten stayed under. D'backs lost eight of last 11 games; four of their last six went over the total.

Rockies @ Padres
Rusin is 1-2, 9.00 in his last three starts (over 5-4 in last nine).

Shields is 2-1, 3.42 in his last four starts; his last seven all went over.

Rockies lost eight of last ten games with San Diego; four of last six went over total. Colorado lost three of last four games (over 4-3 in last seven). Padres lost six of last eight games; three of their last four stayed under.

Braves @ Phillies
Teheran is 1-0, 1.89 in his last three road starts (under 2-1-1 last four).

Buchanon lost his last two starts, allowing 18 runs in 5.2 IP (over is 5-0-1 in his last six starts).

Atlanta lost 13 of last 14 games; five of its last seven games went over. Braves lost five of last seven games with Philly; over is 6-4-1 in last 11 series games. Phillies lost seven of last nine games; five of last seven went over.

American League
Rays @ Tigers
Odorizzi is 0-2, 5.52 in his last five starts; six of his last nine went over.

Lobstein is 0-4, 8.53 in his last four starts (under 5-1 in last six).

Tigers won last three games with Tampa Bay (over 5-3-2 in last ten in series). Detroit won three of last four games overall; eight of last ten went over. Rays lost five of last six games; six of their last eight went over the total.

Orioles @ Bronx
Jimenez is 1-2, 6.67 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Sabathia is 0-1, 3.80 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Bronx won five of last six games with Baltimore (under 4-2); NY won eight of last 11 games; under is 5-3 in their last eight. Orioles lost nine of last twelve games; six of their last eight went over the total.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Hutchison is 3-1, 3.51 in his last four starts; five of his last seven went over.

Kelly is 5-0, 1.93 in his last five starts (over 6-1-1 in last eight).

Blue Jays lost four of last six games with Boston; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Toronto won 10 of last 14 games (over 3-2 last five). Boston won eight of last 12 games; four of last six went over.

Indians @ White Sox
Tomlin is 4-0, 2.48 in his last four starts (over 3-0 in last three).

Samardzija is 1-6, 8.33 in his last seven starts (over 8-1 in last nine).

White Sox won five of their last six games; seven of its last ten went over the total. Chicago won five of last six with Cleveland; road team won eight of last nine series games- nine of last 12 stayed under. Indians are 9-4 in last 13 games; six of their last eight stayed under the total.

Astros @ A's
McHugh is 3-2, 1.54 in his last six starts (under 4-1-1).

Brooks is 0-2, 14.40 in his last three starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Astros are 4-7 in last 11 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine- they lost last five games with Oakland; over is 7-5 in last twelve. A's lost five of their last seven games, but won last two; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine.

Rangers @ Mariners
Perez is 1-2, 4.60 in his last five starts (last four stayed under).

Nuno is 0-2, 4.91 in his last four starts; last three went over.

Texas won three of last four games with Seattle; under is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Rangers won nine of last 12 games (under 8-3-1). Mariners won five of last seven games; eight of their last ten games went over.

Twins @ Royals
Pelfrey is 0-2, 7.64 in his last four starts (under 2-0-1 last three).

Medlen is 2-1, 6.88 in three starts this year (over 3-0).

Twins lost six of last nine games with Kansas City; under is 7-1-2 in last ten series games. Minnesota lost four of last six games; over is 4-3-2 in their last nine. Royals lost six of last nine games (over 5-2-1 last eight).

Interleague
Dodgers @ Angels
Latos is 0-2, 8.83 in his last four starts (over 4-1 in last five).

Richards is 3-4, 5.22 in his last nine starts (over 6-2 in last eight).

Dodgers won their last eight games with the Angels; over is 4-1 in last five in series. Dodgers won 11 of last 13 games (under 8-5). Halos lost three of last four games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
NY-Wsh-- deGrom 17-9; Strasburg 10-8 (7-1 last 8)
Mil-Mia-- Pena 0-0; Koehler 11-15 (2-9 last 11)
Pitt-Cin-- Happ 12-14/5-1; Sampson 3-3
Chi-StL-- Lester 15-12; Martinez 19-6 (1-3 last four)
SF-Az-- Heston 14-12 (0-4 last 4); Godley 3-1
Col-SD-- Rusin 5-11; Shields 13-16 (2-7 last 9)
Atl-Phil-- Teheran 15-13; Buchanon 2-8

TB-Det-- Odorizzi 10-13 (0-4 last 4); Lobstein 3-6 (0-4 last 4)
Balt-NY-- Jimenez 14-13; Sabathia 11-13
Tor-Bos-- Hutchison 18-8 (7-1 last 8); Kelly 12-11 (7-0 last 7)
Clev-Chi-- Tomlin 3-1; Samardzija 12-16 (1-6 last 7)
Hst-A's-- McHugh 17-10; Brooks 2-3
Tex-Sea-- Perez 5-4; Nuno 2-3
Min-KC-- Pelfrey 13-13; Medlen 2-1

LA-LA-- Latos 8-13/2-3; Richards 15-11

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
NY-Wsh-- deGrom 7-26; Strasburg 5-18
Mil-Mia-- Pena 0-0; Koehler 5-26
Pitt-Cin-- Happ 9-26; Sampson 3-6
Chi-StL-- Lester 7-28; Martinez 6-25
SF-Az-- Heston 5-26 (4 of last 6); Godley 1-4
Col-SD-- Rusin 5-16; Shields 8-29
Atl-Phil-- Teheran 10-28; Buchanon 2-10

TB-Det-- Odorizzi 5-23; Lobstein 5-9
Balt-NY-- Jimenez 7-27; Sabathia 8-24
Tor-Bos-- Hutchison 11-26; Kelly 10-23
Clev-Chi-- Tomlin 1-4; Samardzija 13-28
Hst-A's-- McHugh 8-27; Brooks 2-5
Tex-Sea-- Perez 1-9; Nuno 3-5
Min-KC-- Pelfrey 4-26; Medlen 2-3

LA-LA-- Latos 8-21; Richards 5-26

Umpires
Atl--Phil-- Six of last eight Woodring games went over.
NY-Wsh-- Six of last nine Estabrook games went over.
Mil-Mia-- Six of last seven Davidson games went over.
Pitt-Cin-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight BWelke games.
Chi-StL-- Three of last four Carapazza games stayed under.
SF-Az-- Five of last six Conroy games stayed under total.
Col-SD-- Five of last seven Foster games stayed under.

TB-Det-- Six of last nine Timmons games stayed under.
Blt-NY-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Emmel games.
Tor-Bos-- Five of last seven Schneider games went over.
Cle-Chi-- Six of last seven Cooper games went over total.
Min-KC-- Under is 11-4-1 in last sixteen Gibson games.
Hst-A's-- Five of last six Ripperger games went over total.
Tex-Sea-- Four of last five Bellino games went over.

LA-LA-- Seven of last nine Holbrook games went over.

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MLB

Wednesday, September 9

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Trend Report
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1:45 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games

7:08 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games
Detroit is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Boston's last 25 games at home

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
Milwaukee is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Miami
Milwaukee is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Miami is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games
Cincinnati is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi White Sox's last 21 games at home

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:10 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston

10:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. LA ANGELS
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Angels are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games at home

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 16 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


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MLB

Wednesday, September 9


NL East opponents teeing off vs. Phils' Buchanan

Philadelphia Phillies starter David Buchanan has hated facing NL East competition lately, and for good reason.

In Buchanan's last 10 starts versus the division, the Phils are an ugly 1-9. He's the probable starter Wednesday opposite Julio Teheran and division foe Atlanta.

The Phils are currently in the +115 ballpark at books.


Cubs hate seeing this ump behind the plate

The Chicago Cubs are a paltry 2-10 in their last 12 games with Vic Carapazza behind home plate, which is a bad sign for Cubs backers ahead of their clash with the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday.

Carapazza is set to call balls and strikes for the tilt. Jon Lester and Carlos Martinez are slated to get the ball for the Cubbies and Cards, respectively.

As of this writing, the Cubs were +115 on the moneyline at sportsbooks.




MLB roundup: Mets rally past Nationals

WASHINGTON -- Pinch hitter Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a solo homer with two outs in the eighth off Jonathan Papelbon as the first-place New York Mets came back from a six-run deficit to stun the Washington Nationals 8-7 Tuesday.

The Mets extended their lead to six games over the Nationals in the National League East as they beat Washington for the fifth time in a row.

It was the first career pinch-hit homer for Nieuwenhuis, who was 2-for-18 as a pinch hitter this year before parking a pitch from Papelbon into the right field seats.

The homer capped an improbable comeback, as the Mets scored six runs in the seventh to tie the game at 7-7.

Orioles 2, Yankees 1

NEW YORK -- Chris Davis led off the top of the ninth inning with his 41st home run, lifting Baltimore to a victory over New York.

Until Davis homered, the Orioles mustered only a solo home run by Ryan Flaherty in the sixth while striking out 10 times in eight innings off Masahiro Tanaka.

Baltimore finally broke through three pitches into the ninth off Chasen Shreve (6-2) when Davis drove a 2-0 fastball into the left field seats.

Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 1 (10 innings)

BOSTON -- Josh Donaldson led off the 10th with a triple, and he scored on Troy Tulowitzki's single to key a four-run inning that gave Toronto a win over Boston.

The victory, coupled with the Yankees' loss, increased the Jays' lead in the AL East to a game and a half. The Red Sox saw their four-game winning streak end.

Travis Shaw's second-inning homer accounted for Boston's only run in six innings against Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey.

Pirates 7, Reds 3

CINCINNATI -- Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run home run and Francisco Liriano allowed only three hits in six shutout innings, lifting Pittsburgh past Cincinnati.

Liriano (10-7) finished with one walk and 10 strikeouts. He also went 2-for-3, including a double.

Jung Ho Kang hit a solo homer and Starling Marte went 3-for-5 with a double for the Pirates.

Royals 4, Twins 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Edinson Volquez pitched seven resolute innings and Eric Hosmer smacked a three-run double in the first as Kansas City beat Minnesota.

The Royals snapped a four-game losing skid, which matched their longest of the season.

Volquez (13-7) gave the Royals their first quality start in six starts. He limited the Twins to six hits and two runs, walked none and struck out three while throwing 62 strikes in 91 pitches.

Phillies 5, Braves 0

PHILADELPHIA -- In a battle of rookies, Aaron Nola outdueled Ryan Weber, lifting Philadelphia past Atlanta.

Nola threw seven shutout innings and recorded a career-high seven strikeouts, helping the Phillies snap a five-game losing streak. Weber gave up two runs in six innings during his major league debut.

Philadelphia's Odubel Herrera went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer.

Marlins 6, Brewers 4

MIAMI -- Rookie J.T. Realmuto hit two solo homers -- including one inside the park -- to lead Miami past Milwaukee.

The Brewers loaded the bases in three consecutive innings -- the third through the fifth -- but could not score in any of those frames. In total, the Brewers stranded 14 runners.

Realmuto, who has nine homers, tied the score 2-2 in the second inning with a traditional shot over the left field fence. He added an inside-the-park homer in the fourth.

Cubs 8, Cardinals 5

ST. LOUIS -- Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo combined for seven RBIs, leading Chicago to a win over St. Louis.

Castro went 2-for-4 with a walk, scoring three runs and driving in four, while Rizzo collected a pair of hits and knocked in three runs as the Cubs won their fifth consecutive game.

Castro's RBI double and Rizzo's run-scoring single gave Chicago an 8-0 cushion in the seventh, runs that proved to be vital when the Cardinals rallied against starter Jason Hammel (8-6) and reliever Justin Grimm for all of their runs in their half of the inning.

White Sox 7, Indians 4

CHICAGO -- Carlos Rodon pitched seven innings of one-run ball, leading Chicago to a win over Cleveland.

Rodon allowed five hits and a walk. He struck out eight and held the opposing team to no more than two runs for the sixth consecutive outing.

Catcher Rob Brantly hit a three-run home run in the second inning and first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 with his 26th home run to lead Chicago, which won for the fifth time in six games.

Tigers 8, Rays 7 (13 innings)

DETROIT -- Rajai Davis' one-out sacrifice fly brought home James McCann with the winning run as Detroit edged Tampa Bay in the 13th inning.

McCann reached on a leadoff single and advanced on two sacrifices before Davis knocked him in to end the 5-hour, 3-minute marathon. The left fielder also hit his third home run in the past two games during the third inning, while J.D. Martinez added his 36th homer.

Third baseman Andrew Romine drove in two runs, and Kyle Ryan (2-3) got the victory with 1 1/3 of scoreless relief.

Dodgers 6, Angels 4

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Corey Seager's RBI double in the sixth inning ignited a four-run rally that led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a win over the Los Angeles Angels.

The Dodgers recorded their eighth victory in a row over the Angels.

Seager, a 21-year-old shortstop had two hits to continue his fast start in the majors since his call-up on Sept. 3. He is hitting .381 in his first six games, though he committed his first two big league errors Tuesday.

Giants 6, Diamondbacks 2

PHOENIX -- Gregor Blanco and Tim Hudson hit back-to-back homers in a five-run third inning, and Hudson won his first start since returning from the disabled list as San Francisco beat Arizona.

Blanco and Hudson homered four pitches apart off right-hander Chase Anderson, and Hudson gave only one run and four singles in six innings in his first start since July 26.

Joe Panik doubled in a run in the third inning and hit a bases-empty homer in the ninth as the Giants won for the third time in four games after losing seven in a row.

A's 4, Astros 0

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Sonny Gray threw seven shutout innings, outdueling former teammate Scott Kazmir and leading Oakland to a victory over Houston.

Gray (13-7) gave up five hits and snapped his season-high three-game losing streak. He struck out four, walked two and threw 101 pitches.

Oakland's Mark Canha hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Billy Burns hit a solo homer in the third. That accounted for the four runs Kazmir gave up in six innings.

Padres 2, Rockies 1

SAN DIEGO -- Pinch hitter Brett Wallace's fielder choice in the bottom of the ninth lifted San Diego past Colorado.

Corey Spangenberg opened the ninth with an opposite-field double. He advanced to third on Clint Barmes' sacrifice bunt. With the infield playing in, Wallace hit a hard grounder to shortstop, but Jose Reyes' relay to catcher Dustin Garneau was late to get a sliding Spangenberg.

The win snapped a four-game skid for the Padres, who held the Rockies to three hits.

Rangers 9, Mariners 6

SEATTLE -- Cole Hamels survived both a line drive to the jaw and a shaky seventh inning while pitching the Texas Rangers to a 9-6 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

The left-hander rebounded from a line drive off the left side of his face in the third inning and got plenty of offensive help from four Texas home runs. Shin-Soo Choo, Mitch Moreland, Rougned Odor and Joey Gallo all went deep for the Rangers.

Hamels (3-1) allowed four runs on eight hits in seven innings, with four of the hits and three of the runs coming in his final inning.

[StarDust Bum]

Pro Baseball Trend Report


CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 57) at ST LOUIS (87 - 51) - 1:45 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 775-812 (-150.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 689-779 (-190.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 87-51 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 49-24 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 73-35 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 96-59 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 87-51 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 78-48 (+20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-25 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-22 (+19.0 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 3 seasons.
MARTINEZ is 19-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 19-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-57 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-29 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-57 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-44 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-25 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LESTER is 18-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-6 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

JON LESTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LESTER is 3-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.45 and a WHIP of 1.861.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


NY METS (77 - 61) at WASHINGTON (71 - 67) - 7:05 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 77-61 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 112-119 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 18-12 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 39-20 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 76-57 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 46-30 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 71-67 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 70-66 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-48 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-50 (-6.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
STRASBURG is 43-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 43-40 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 37-39 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 14-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-6 (+4.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)
JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. NY METS since 1997
STRASBURG is 4-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.2 units)


ATLANTA (55 - 84) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 85) - 7:05 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. DAVID BUCHANAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 55-84 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-27 (-15.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-52 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-25 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 53-81 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 13-34 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 14-37 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 27-41 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 10-21 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEHERAN is 11-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 24-47 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 92-121 (-34.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-7 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
TEHERAN is 5-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 0.978.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.3 units)

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUCHANAN is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.1 units)


PITTSBURGH (82 - 55) at CINCINNATI (57 - 80) - 7:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. KEYVIUS SAMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 24-34 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 82-55 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 59-38 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 82-55 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 123-84 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 65-42 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-30 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 147-89 (+35.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-80 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-28 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-38 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 15-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-80 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 85-114 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-5 (+7.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAPP is 1-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.82 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

KEYVIUS SAMPSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SAMPSON is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


MILWAUKEE (61 - 77) at MIAMI (58 - 81) - 7:10 PM
ARIEL PENA (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 61-77 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-77 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-62 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-45 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-33 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-38 (-23.6 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.
MIAMI is 58-81 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 58-78 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 38-55 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 45-64 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)

ARIEL PENA vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

TOM KOEHLER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 10.05 and a WHIP of 2.163.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)


COLORADO (57 - 81) at SAN DIEGO (66 - 73) - 9:10 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 123-177 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-38 (-21.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-101 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 123-177 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-60 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 28-65 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 71-49 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 66-73 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 66-73 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 10-4 (+5.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RUSIN is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.848.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. COLORADO since 1997
SHIELDS is 4-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)


SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 67) at ARIZONA (66 - 73) - 9:40 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 172-146 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-81 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-19 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 172-146 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1069-898 (+117.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 121-98 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-30 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-24 (+21.3 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.
ARIZONA is 130-171 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-19 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
ARIZONA is 65-82 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 216-208 (-49.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 130-171 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-41 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 5-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-7 (+2.8 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CHRIS HESTON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HESTON is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.45 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.


BALTIMORE (66 - 72) at NY YANKEES (77 - 60) - 7:05 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 66-72 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-44 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-23 (-12.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 58-63 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-48 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-42 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-21 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
JIMENEZ is 15-29 (-16.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 54-81 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 77-60 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 179-204 (+40.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 77-58 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 9-0 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-6 (+2.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JIMENEZ is 3-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.889.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SABATHIA is 20-7 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 24-10 (+9.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-14. (+3.4 units)


TAMPA BAY (67 - 71) at DETROIT (64 - 74) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. KYLE LOBSTEIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 144-156 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-28 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-82 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 33-40 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ODORIZZI is 23-31 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ODORIZZI is 14-23 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ODORIZZI is 7-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 154-149 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-41 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 33-37 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 40-41 (-14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-37 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-50 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 44-59 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 68-62 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-73 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. DETROIT since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)

KYLE LOBSTEIN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.


TORONTO (79 - 59) at BOSTON (65 - 73) - 7:10 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. JOE KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KELLY is 9-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 79-59 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HUTCHISON is 9-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 65-73 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 72-83 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 251-240 (-50.6 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 22-33 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 58-67 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 43-48 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 48-51 (-5.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 37-44 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-38 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 14-28 (-16.2 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.
KELLY is 2-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-8 (-0.7 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. BOSTON since 1997
HUTCHISON is 3-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.16 and a WHIP of 1.990.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

JOE KELLY vs. TORONTO since 1997
KELLY is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)


MINNESOTA (71 - 67) at KANSAS CITY (83 - 55) - 8:10 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 83-55 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 48-26 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-11 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-51 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 58-39 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-30 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 51-33 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 82-63 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 62-45 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MEDLEN is 47-20 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 25-5 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 46-20 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MEDLEN is 39-12 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 71-67 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-36 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-33 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-27 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 69-62 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-37 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-46 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-30 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-6 (+0.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PELFREY is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.843.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

KRIS MEDLEN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MEDLEN is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


CLEVELAND (67 - 70) at CHI WHITE SOX (66 - 71) - 8:10 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 67-70 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-33 (-17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 62-68 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-30 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 95-96 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-12 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 74-38 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-34 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-24 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 23-39 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-31 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 22-38 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 12-20 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-23 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-6 (+2.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
12 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+8.5 Units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997

TOMLIN is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997

SAMARDZIJA is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

HOUSTON (75 - 64) at OAKLAND (60 - 79) - 10:05 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. AARON BROOKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 27-40 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 14-21 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
OAKLAND is 12-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 145-156 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 75-58 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MCHUGH is 15-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 30-19 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 60-79 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-41 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 21-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 66-70 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-74 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 37-49 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-53 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-12 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
OAKLAND is 26-33 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-7 (+0.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. OAKLAND since 1997

MCHUGH is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 0.934.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

AARON BROOKS vs. HOUSTON since 1997

BROOKS is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


TEXAS (73 - 64) at SEATTLE (66 - 73) - 10:10 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. VIDAL NUNO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 41-31 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 73-64 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 27-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 41-32 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 17-10 (+13.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 19-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 34-33 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-60 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 53-45 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 29-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-34 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PEREZ is 13-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEREZ is 11-1 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 66-73 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 6-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 29-38 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-23 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-72 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 20-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-29 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
NUNO is 9-24 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 3-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 8-24 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 5-16 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-6 (+1.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997

PEREZ is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.1 units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.


LA DODGERS (80 - 58) at LA ANGELS (69 - 69) - 10:05 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 80-58 (-5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-37 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 62-97 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 80-58 (-5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 19-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 3-8 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
LATOS is 14-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LATOS is 4-14 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LATOS is 14-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 18-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-24 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARDS is 28-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 69-69 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 65-66 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 93-121 (-35.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 7-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LATOS is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.026.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RICHARDS is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.74 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, September 9


Chicago at St Louis, 1:45 EST
Lester: 1-10 TSR in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins
Martinez: 19-5 TSR as a favorite

NY Mets at Washington, 7:05 EST
Degrom: 12-2 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Washington: 17-7 OVER with double revenge, 2 straight losses against opponent

Atlanta at Philadlephia, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 9-26 in road games after scoring 2 runs or less
Philadelphia: 27-33 in the second half of the season

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 EST
Pittsburgh: 36-16 after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Cincinnati:24-44 as an underdog of +100 to +150

Milwaukee at Miami, 7:10 EST
Milwaukee: 32-29 after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Miami: 17-6 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5

Colorado at San Diego, 9:10 EST
Colorado: 13-7 after a one run loss
SHields: 12-3 OVER as a favorite

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 EST
San Francisco: 21-9 after a win by 4 runs or more
Arizona: 8-19 as a home underdog of +100 to +125

Baltimore at NY Yankees, 9:40 EST
Baltimore: 26-44 in road games
New York: 15-6 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7:05 EST
Odorizzi: 1-8 TSR against AL Central opponents:
Detroit: 35-17 after scoring 8 runs or more

Toronto at Boston, 7:10 EST
Hutchison: 9-1 TSR against division opponents
Boston: 10-17 in home games after scoring 1 run or less

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 EST
Minnesota: 17-13 after a loss by 2 runs or less
Kansas City: 14-20 as a home favorite of -150 to -200

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 EST
Cleveland: 21-12 in road games after a loss
Samardzija: 11-25 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

Houston at Oakland, 10:05 EST
Houston: 31-22 after a loss by 4 runs or more
Oakland: 27-48 as an underdog of +100 to +150

Texas at Seattle, 10:10 EST
Texas: 24-17 after having won 3 of their last 4 games
Seattle: 18-29 against left-handed starters

LA Dodgers at LA Angels, 10:05 EST
Latos: 4-14 TSR in road games
Richards: 28-10 TSR as a favorite

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 9


Mets are becoming road warriors

Being away from Citi Field doesn't bother the New York Mets, who have gone 10-2 in their last 12 road games, scoring a ridiculous 8.67 runs per game over that stretch.

With such a high run production it's no surprise the over is 9-3 in the Mets last 12 road games and is 19-5-1 in their last 22 road games.

The Mets visit the Washington Nationals Wednesday and send All-Star Jacob deGrom to the mound to take on the Nats Stephen Strasburgh.

The Mets are currently slight +106 underdogs with a total at 7.5.


Cubs just keep beating right-handed starters

The Chicago Cubs are now 24-5 in their last 29 games against right-handers after their 8-5 win over the Cardinals Michael Wacha Tuesday night.

The Cubs will try to keep the trend going when they go up against another Cardinals right-hander in Carlos Martinez.

Chicago is currently a +116 road dog and will counter with left Jon Lester.


Chance of showers at Busch Stadium

There is a 66 percent chance of rain showers for Wednesday's matinee between the Cubs and Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

There will also be a six mile per hour wind blowing in from left field during the game.

The Cardinals and starter Carlos Martinez (3.04 ERA, 9-12 O/U) are currently -126 favorites going up against the Cubs Jon Lester (3.59 ERA, 9-16 O/U). The total sits at 7.0 runs.


Chance of thunderstorms at Nationals Park

It could get a little wet for Wednesday's series finale between the Mets and Nationals in Washington with a chance of thunderstorms and a 45 percent chance of rain in the forecast.

Temperatures will be in the mid 80s at gametime with a slight six mile per hour wind gusting out to left center field.

The Nationals, currently -115 home favorites, send Stephen Strasburg (4.35 ERA, 10-8 O/U)to take on the Mets Jacob deGrom (2.40 ERA, 13-12 O/U). The total sits at 7.5.


Brewers over streak hits eight games

The over in Milwaukee Brewers games is one of the hottest bets in baseball, going over the total in eight consecutive games after Milwaukee dropped a 6-4 decision to the Marlins Tuesday.

The Brewers offense, that had been averaging just 4.15 runs per game this season, has woken up to the tune of 6.5 runs per game during the over streak.

Bettors backing the streak are hoping the Brewers make it nine in a row when they visit the Miami Marlins Wednesday, with a total currently sitting at 8.0 runs.

Milwaukee sends Ariel Pena to the mound, while the Marlins counter with Tom Koehler.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 9

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Game of the Day: Orioles at Yankees
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Alex Rodriguez has gone deep in the first two game of the Yankees series against Baltimore. Can he make it three-in-a-row Wednesday?

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-138, 8.5)

With a four-game showdown looming against American East-leading Toronto, the New York Yankees are dealing with an injury list that seemingly grows longer by the day. The Yankees trail the Blue Jays by 1 1/2 games and will try to prevent the deficit from getting larger when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.

New York designated hitter Alex Rodriguez continues to reach some lofty career milestones after going deep for the third straight game Tuesday, tying Hank Aaron for the most career 30-homer seasons with 15 and passing Rickey Henderson for 22nd place on the all-time hit list with 3,056. The Yankees were expected to go to a six-man rotation with CC Sabathia set to come off the 15-day disabled list to start Wednesday's game, but that was before they learned 14-game winner Nathan Eovaldi will be shut down for two weeks due to right elbow inflammation. Chris Davis has been one of the few bright spots for the slumping Orioles, belting a tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning Tuesday to give Baltimore only its fourth win in 19 games. It was the major league-leading 41st blast for Davis, who has six homers and 10 RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), YES (New York)

LINE HISTORY: The Bronx Bombers opened as -125 home favorites and have been bet up to -138. The total has held steady at the openning number of 8.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Orioles - CF A. Jones (questionable Wednesday, shoulder), SP M. Gonzalez (15-day DL, undisclosed).

Yankees - LF B. Gardner (probable Wednesday, shoulder), SP N. Eovaldi (out indefinitely, elbow), 1B M. Teixeira (15-day DL, shin), LF D. Ackley (15-day DL, back).

WEATHER REPORT: There is a very slight chance of thunderstorms at Yankee Stadium Wednesday to go along with a 16 percent chance of rain. There will also be an eight mile per hour wind blowing out to left field.

UMPIRE REPORT: Paul Emmel will be the man calling balls and strikes for tonight's matchup. Home team's are 15-11 in Emmel's 26 games behind home plate, while the O/U is 14-12.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (10-9, 4.24 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (4-9, 5.27)

Jimenez overcame six walks last time out to earn the victory in Toronto, limiting the Blue Jays to two runs (one earned) and four hits over 5 2/3 innings. That ended a four-start winless drought for Jimenez, who permitted 18 runs in that span and has failed to get through six innings in five consecutive outings. He was hammered for seven runs in 2 1/3 innings at Yankee Stadium on July 23 to drop to 3-5 with a 6.60 ERA versus New York.

Sabathia, who has not won in two months, will be making his first start since Aug. 23, when knee pain forced him to exit a game against Cleveland in the third inning. Even though his last victory came on July 8, the 35-year-old Sabathia is 0-1 with six no-decisions over his last seven turns. He gave up four runs in each of his two starts versus the Orioles this season, but sports an 18-7 record and 3.48 ERA in 32 starts against them.

TRENDS:

* Yankees are 7-1 in Sabathia's last eight home starts versus the Orioles.
* Under is 4-1 in Sabathia's last six home starts versus the Orioles.
* Orioles are 1-5 in the last six meetings.
* Over is 4-0 in Jiminez's last four starts versus the AL East.

CONSENSUS: The Yankees are the popular here, with 71.47 percent of wagers backing the New York at -138.


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