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**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 08:09 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Some trends to ponder for Week 1 NFL games.........

-- Broncos' coach Gary Kubiak was the Ravens' OC last season.

-- Since 2002, defending Super Bowl champ is 8-3-2 vs spread in its next opener.

-- Since 2002, Super Bowl loser is 2-11 vs spread in its opener the next season.

-- Last three years, Indy is 8-3-1 as road favorite, 13-9-1 vs spread in games where spread was 3 or less points.

-- Cowboys are 8-24 as home favorites since 2010, 3-9 in divisional games; they covered once in last six tries as a favorite in their home opener.

-- Over is 11-5 in Philadelphia road games under Chip Kelly.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud......

13) In Monday's Dodger-Angel game, 14 relief pitchers combined to get 23 outs, as a sleep-inducing parade of relief pitchers came in from each bullpen. Hopefully next year, they will put an end to September roster expansion-- it is not good.

This game took 3:52 to play and the pace of play was fine, when they weren't changing pitchers. Each pitching change during an inning adds maybe 4-5 minutes?

12) Dodgers have used four different leadoff hitters the last four games; the last two led off the game with home runs, Justin Ruggiano and Scott Schebler, not exactly the kind of names you'd expect to be leading off for a team with a $300M payroll.

11) Texas Longhorns lost 38-3 at Notre Dame and have already changed play callers, not that they're panicking or anything. The new playcaller last chose plays for UCLA way back in 2007. Why exactly did they fire Mack Brown?

10) Cole Hamels is the first pitcher to be traded by a team during the same season in which he threw a no-hitter for that team.

9) Our daily note on Mets' OF Michael Conforto: his mom won two gold medals in the Olympics in synchronized swimming. His dad played football at Penn State.

8) Miami's J.T. Realmuto is first catcher with an inside-the-park HR and a regular HR in same game since Gary Carter in 1980

7) Not only has Atlanta used 36 pitchers this season, 18 of 36 weren't in big league spring training with the Braves.

6) Oakland gave manager Bob Melvin a well-deserved contract extension thru 2018, as this nightmare of a season winds down. A's made the playoffs the last three years, but the front office dismantled the lineup last year and this season has mostly been a dumpster fire combining horrible fielding with cruddy relief pitching.

5) Beverly Hills HS has a gym with a pool underneath the basketball floor; this is simply tremendous!!!! Wonder if it makes the gym more humid.

4) Don't tell me baseball isn't a mental game; Red Sox are 14-7 since they announced Dave Dombrowski s the team's new head honcho.

3) Race car driver Denny Hamlin tore his ACL playing basketball, but won't miss any races, because if you drive a race car for a living, you're tough.

I mean seriously, if you screwed up your knee, it would be agony just to sit in a car for 500 miles without getting out now and then to stretch out and he can't take pain killers, because he's driving a damn car 180 miles an hour. Good grief.

2) Sam Bradford will wait until after the season to negotiate a new contract, which is an interesting strategy for a guy who missed 31 of 80 games in his NFL career, with an 18-30-1 record in the 49 games he did play.

Of course, when you've already banked $65M in the first five years of your career, it is easier to take that gamble. If he stays healthy, he's a good player. Big if.

1) Joey Votto bugged out in the 8th inning last night, getting ejected after a marginal pitch was called a strike. Odd thing is, he didn't strike out on the pitch; it merely made the count 1-2, but it sent Votto over the edge and he got tossed. Votto is famous for having a good eye at the plate; he draws a lot of walks.

**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 08:11 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 10

Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
September 10, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 13.842
Philadelphia
(Morgan) 9.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-290
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-290); Over

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 953-954
September 10, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 12.694
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 16.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-165); Under

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
September 10, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Colon) 14.376
Atlanta
(Miller) 15.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+140); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
September 10, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Garcia) 14.493
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 15.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+120); Under

Texas @ Seattle

Game 959-960
September 10, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Holland) 17.477
Seattle
(Hernandez) 13.885
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-135
7
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+115); Over

Toronto @ NY Yankees

Game 961-962
September 10, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Price) 16.975
NY Yankees
(Severino) 18.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Detroit @ Cleveland

Game 963-964
September 10, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Simon) 13.952
Cleveland
(Salazar) 18.801
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 5
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-200); Over

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 965-966
September 10, 2015 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 13.533
San Diego
(Ross) 16.171
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-145); Under

**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 08:14 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, September 10

National League
Cubs @ Phillies
Arrieta is 7-0, 0.72 in his last seven starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Morgan is 1-1, 7.31 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Cubs won five of last six games (over 5-2 in last seven); they lost four of last five games with Philly- under is 7-3 in last ten series games. Phillies lost six of last seven games; six of their last eight went over the total.

Brewers @ Pirates
Peralta is 3-1, 4.18 in his last five starts (over 3-1 in last four).

Burnett is making first start since July 30; he 1-2, 10.69 in his last three starts; his last four went over.

Milwaukee won eight of last nine games with Pittsburgh; four of last five in series went over. Brewers lost three of last four games; eight of their last nine went over total. Pirates won three of last four; over is 7-2 in their last nine.

Mets @ Braves
Colon is 3-0, 0.00 (24 IP) in his last three starts (over 4-1 last five on road).

Miller is 0-4, 6.29 in his last four starts (under 7-3 in last ten).

Mets won four of last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight. NY lost four of last five games with Atlanta (over 5-2 in last seven). Braves lost 13 of last 15 games; six of their last eight games went over.

Cardinals @ Reds
Garcia is 5-0, 1.98 in his last seven starts (under 5-2-1 in last eight).

Lamb is 0-3, 6.11 in his first five MLB starts (over 3-2).

St Louis won seven of last ten games with Cincinnati; last eight series games stayed under total. Cardinals lost five of last seven games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Reds lost four of their last six games (over 5-1).

Rockies @ Padres
de la Rosa is 2-1, 2.08 in his last four starts (under 4-1 in last five).

Ross is 2-1, 2.13 in his last four starts (under 4-0-1 last five at home).

Rockies lost nine of last 11 games with San Diego; five of last seven went over total. Colorado lost four of last five games (over 5-3 in last eight) overall. Padres lost six of last nine games; four of their last five stayed under.

American League
Rangers @ Mariners
Holland is 3-0, 2.15 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Hernandez is 2-0, 2.81 in his last two starts; his last four all went over.

Texas won three of last five games with Seattle; under is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Rangers won nine of last 13 games (under 9-3-1). Mariners won six of last eight games; eight of their last eleven games went over.

Blue Jays @ Bronx
Price is 3-1, 2.57 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten.

Severino is 3-0, 0.98 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four).

Toronto is 7-3 in last ten games with Bronx; last seven series games went under total. Blue Jays are 5-3 in last eight games; four of their last six went over the total. Bronx is 2-3 in last five games; six of their last nine games stayed under.

Tigers @ Indians
Simon is 1-2, 8.04 in his last three road starts.

Salazar is 1-2, 7.63 in his last three starts; six of his last eight stayed under.

Detroit lost three of last four games with Cleveland; six of last eight games in series went over total. Tigers are 3-2 in last five games (under 3-1-1). Indians won four of last six games; six of their last nine stayed under the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Phil-- Arrieta 20-8 (12-1 last 13); Morgan 7-6
Mil-Pitt-- Peralta 8-9; Burnett 12-9
NY-Atl-- Colon 14-13 (4-0 last 4); Miller 10-18 (2-16 last 18)
StL-Cin-- Garcia 10-5 (7-0 last 7); Lamb 0-5
Col-SD-- de la Rosa 13-11; Ross 16-13

Tex-Sea-- Holland 3-2; Hernandez 18-9
Tor-NY-- Price 20-8/5-2; Severino 3-3
Det-Clev-- Simon 15-11; Salazar 15-10

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Phil-- Arrieta 4-28; Morgan 2-13
Mil-Pitt-- Peralta 7-17; Burnett 5-21
NY-Atl-- Colon 8-27; Miller 5-28
StL-Cin-- Garcia 3-15; Lamb 3-5
Col-SD-- de la Rosa 8-24; Ross 8-29

Tex-Sea-- Holland 2-5; Hernandez 8-27
Tor-NY-- Price 7-28; Severino 2-6
Det-Clev-- Simon 5-26; Salazar 7-25

**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 08:17 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 10

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Trend Report
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3:40 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Texas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 15 games when playing at home against Texas

3:40 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Diego's last 18 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games at home
NY Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Toronto

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Cincinnati is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 18 of NY Mets's last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

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**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 08:18 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 10

Under has been oddly hot in Jays-Yankees meetings

For two major league clubs that boast such impressive bats, it's certainly an anomaly that the Under is so hot when the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays tangle.

The Under has cashed in the past seven meetings between the two AL East rivals and they'll renew acquaintances Thursday evening in the Bronx.

The clubs are averaging just 4.3 runs combined per meeting in those last seven games, which dates back to a 5-1 Jays win back on May 6.

**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 09:43 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 10

Favorites cash for bettors on the diamond

Favorites were the side to back in Major League Baseball action Wednesday night, going a solid 11-4 straight up, cashing at a rate of 73.33 percent.

Baltimore, Boston, Minnesota and Seattle were the four dogs to pull off a win yesterday.

Make sure to check out our Scores and Matchups page to see if favorites can keep the trend going Thursday.

Astros make homer-hitting history

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Houston Astros made some home run-hitting history Wednesday as they powered their way to an 11-5 victory against the Oakland A's.

The Astros hit four home runs, including a solo shot by first baseman Marwin Gonzalez in the seventh inning, his 10th of the season. Gonzalez became the 11th Astro with double-digit home runs, which tied a major league record set by the Detroit Tigers in 2004.

Outfielder Jake Marisnick has nine home runs, and infielder Jed Lowrie has eight, so the Astros should own the record outright before long.

The Astros also had home runs from left fielder Colby Rasmus (19), designated Evan Gattis (23) and center fielder Carlos Gomez, who has three home runs since coming to Houston in a trade from Milwaukee.

MLB roundup: Mets complete sweep of Nationals

WASHINGTON -- Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run homer off Drew Storen in the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie and the New York Mets stunned the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series and seriously damage the home team's playoff chances.

Kelly Johnson led off the eighth with a pinch-homer off Stephen Strasburg to tie the score 2-2. It was the second pinch-homer of his career.

The Mets, with three comeback wins in a row, lead the National League East by seven games over the Nationals with 23 games left. Washington has lost six in a row to the Mets after winning the season series 15-4 in 2014.

Bryce Harper hit a solo homer in the eighth off Tyler Clippard to pull the Nationals within 4-3. It was the second solo homer of the game for Harper, who had three hits.

Cardinals 4, Cubs 3

ST. LOUIS -- Six outs away from absorbing a three-game sweep that would have sent St. Louis on the road with a four-game losing streak, the Cardinals stunned Chicago with a three-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning to salvage the series finale at Busch Stadium.

Stephen Piscotty supplied the winning hit, lacing the first pitch from Fernando Rodney to the center field wall for a two-run double that scored Peter Bourjos and Matt Carpenter.

The Cubs saw their five-game winning streak end, and they fell 7 1/2 games in arrears of the Cardinals. They also trail Pittsburgh by 2 1/2 games for the first NL wild-card spot.

Chicago wasted a dominant outing from starter Jon Lester, who allowed only two hits and a run in seven innings, walking one and fanning seven.

Red Sox 10, Blue Jays 4

BOSTON – Joe Kelly won his eighth straight start, Ryan Hanigan had three hits, a walk and three RBIs and David Ortiz hit the 498th career homer to lift last-place Boston to its fifth win in the last six games.

Mookie Betts, extending his hitting streak to 15 games, homered and doubled in the Red Sox's 13-hit attack.

Toronto manager John Gibbons emptied the bench in the sixth inning knowing his team, trailing 10-1 at the time, was headed to New York for a four-game weekend battle for first place with the Yankees. Only Chris Colabello remained in the game and he drilled a three-run homer in the eighth.

Orioles 5, Yankees 3

NEW YORK -- Steve Pearce broke a tie with a one-out solo home run in the top of the eighth inning as Baltimore rallied past New York.

A night after Chris Davis opened the ninth with a tiebreaking home run off Chasen Shreve, Pearce drove a 2-2 breaking ball from Adam Warren over the left-center field fence for his 10th home run of the season.

Pearce's homer gave Baltimore its fifth win in the last 20 games. It also prevented the Yankees from potentially moving within a half-game of first-place Toronto, which visits New York for a four-game series this weekend.

Davis drove in two runs for Baltimore, getting a bloop single in the first inning and a ground-rule double in the ninth.

Rays 8, Tigers 0

DETROIT -- Jake Odorozzi pitched six shutout innings for his first victory in his last eight starts and the Tampa Bay offense backed him with four solo home runs.

Odorozzi (7-8) scattered six hits and struck out six. His last win was also against the Tigers on July 28.

Logan Forsythe and Tim Beckham homered and drove in two runs apiece. J.P. Arencibia and Mikie Mahtook blasted solo home runs for the Rays, who snapped a three-game losing streak by taking the finale of a three-game series. Asdrubal Cabrera added a two-run double.

Braves 8, Phillies 1

PHILADELPHIA -- Julio Teheran pitched seven strong innings and Michael Bourn went 4-for-5 with a two-run triple as Atlanta won its first series in three weeks.

Nick Markakis, Freddie Freeman and Hector Olivera all reached base four times for Atlanta, with Markakis scoring two runs and Freeman contributing a two-run single. Christian Bethancourt homered and had three of Atlanta's season-high 18 hits.

Marlins 5, Brewers 2

MIAMI -- Christian Yelich hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning and Tom Koehler snapped a long losing streak as Miami defeated Milwaukee.

Koehler, who had lost his past seven starts, including a franchise-record 0-6 record in August, pitched eight innings and struck out a career-high-tying 10 batters. He allowed four hits, two walks and two runs. A.J. Ramos pitched a scoreless ninth for his 25th save.

Miami got to Milwaukee's bullpen in the seventh. Miguel Rojas worked a one-out walk against Tyler Cravy before Dee Gordon got a free pass from Will Smith. That set up Yelich, who hit a two-out, opposite-field double to left center. Martin Prado capped the three-run inning with an RBI double.

Indians 6, White Sox 4

CHICAGO -- Francisco Lindor came within a double of hitting for the cycle to lead Cleveland over Chicago.

Lindor came to the plate in the ninth looking for a double off Frankie Montas to complete the cycle. Instead, he flied out to finish the night 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI with his eighth home run of the season.

Josh Tomlin allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings in a win for Cleveland, which won two of three games in the series. Jeff Samardzija lost for the seventh time in his past eight outings.

Jason Kipnis went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Cleveland, which got a solo homer from Jose Ramirez. Chicago's first three runs were solo homers off right-hander Josh Tomlin by Trayce Thompson, Tyler Saladino and first baseman Jose Abreu.

Twins 3, Royals 2 (12 innings)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Miguel Sano hit a pinch home run with two outs in the 12th inning, lifting Minnesota to a victory over Kansas City.

Sano snapped an 0-for-14 skid that included 11 strikeouts by depositing left-hander Franklin Morales' full-count fastball over the left-field fence.

Blaine Boyer (3-4) retired all five batters he faced to pick up the victory. Kevin Jepsen worked a spotless 12th to log his seventh save in as many opportunities since being acquired by the Twins on July 31. He has 12 saves on the year, counting his time with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Diamondbacks 2, Giants 1

PHOENIX -- Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and rookie right-hander Zack Godley gave up one run in five-plus innings in Arizona's victory over San Francisco at Chase Field.

Saltalamacchia homered off right-hander Chris Heston with one out in the fourth inning, his second homer in as many games, after David Peralta doubled. Saltalamacchia was a late addition to the lineup after starter Welington Castillo was scratched because of a sore wrist.

Godley (5-1) gave up three singles, struck out five and walked one. The Giants' only run scored on a wild pitch in the fifth inning. Godley, who started the season at Class A Visalia, has made seven appearances this season, five starts, since making his major league debut July 23.

Angels 3, Dodgers 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Albert Pujols' RBI single in the eighth inning drove home Kole Calhoun with the tiebreaking run, lifting the Angels to a win over the Dodgers at Angel Stadium.

The Angels prevented the Dodgers from sweeping the three-game series.

The Angels moved within 3 1/2 games of the Texas Rangers for the American League's second wild-card spot.

Padres 11, Rockies 4
SAN DIEGO -- Jedd Gyorko hit a three-run homer, and Matt Kemp added a solo homer and had two RBIs as San Diego defeated Colorado to continue its mastery of the Rockies at Petco Park.

Wil Myers and Yangervis Solarte each had three hits and two RBIs for the Padres. Derek Norris, Melvin Upton Jr., Gyorko and Kemp each contributed two of San Diego's 18 hits.

The Padres are 7-1 against the Rockies at Petco Park this season going into the Thursday afternoon series finale. Since the 2013 All-Star break, San Diego is 17-4 at home against Colorado.

Mariners 6, Rangers 0

SEATTLE -- Vidal Nuno returned to the Seattle rotation and ended Texas' run toward the top of the American League West, leading the Mariners to a 6-0 win.

Nuno, who was making his first start since Aug. 31, threw seven shutout innings of one-hit ball to earn his first win since June 27, 2014. The 28-year-old left-hander had lost 11 consecutive decisions and was winless over 20 appearances before beating the Rangers.

Nuno (1-2) struck out a career-high 10 and walked two in the win. Seattle relievers Danny Farquhar and Carson Smith each threw a perfect inning to complete the one-hitter.

Pirates 5, Reds 4

CINCINNATI -- Jung Ho Kang hit his first career grand slam and J.A. Happ allowed two runs in six-plus innings, then Pittsburgh held on to defeat Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park.

Pittsburgh took two of three in the series to increase its lead to three games over the Chicago Cubs for the National League's top wild-card spot and stayed within 4 1/2 games of first-place St. Louis in the NL Central.

Happ (9-7) gave up only three hits with no walks and 10 strikeouts.

Astros 11, A's 5

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Colby Rasmus, Evan Gattis, Carlos Gomez and Marwin Gonzalez hit home runs, powering Houston to a victory over Oakland.

The Astros salvaged a win in the final game of their three-game series and extended their lead in the American League West to two games over Texas. Houston ended its five-game losing streak at the Coliseum.

Collin McHugh (16-7) gave up five runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings and won his third straight start despite a rough outing. He blanked the A's for four innings before giving up four runs in the fifth and one in the sixth. He struck out five and walked two.

**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 10:11 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 10

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CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 86) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. ADAM MORGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 723-713 (-155.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 404-387 (+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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-58 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-30 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-58 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-32 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-26 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-69 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 35-18 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 13-2 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 10-1 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 19-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-0 (+6.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

ADAM MORGAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (61 - 78) at PITTSBURGH (83 - 55) - 7:05 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 61-78 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-78 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-63 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-46 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 83-55 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 60-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 46-21 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-7 (+18.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 83-55 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 124-84 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 66-42 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 52-30 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 148-89 (+36.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-34 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BURNETT is 177-182 (-35.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 144-154 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 11-22 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 4-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-6 (+4.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PERALTA is 2-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BURNETT is 2-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 4-8 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)

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NY METS (78 - 61) at ATLANTA (56 - 84) - 7:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 29-24 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 27-22 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 53-34 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 78-61 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 113-119 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 19-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 101-80 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 40-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 77-57 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 60-48 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 47-30 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 91-58 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-22 (+21.6 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.
COLON is 27-17 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 12-1 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
COLON is 52-35 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 31-12 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 9-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 56-84 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-25 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 54-81 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILLER is 12-19 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 24-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 5-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-6 (+0.9 Units) against NY METS this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.1 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
COLON is 7-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.2 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. NY METS since 1997
MILLER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (88 - 51) at CINCINNATI (57 - 81) - 7:10 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. JOHN LAMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
GARCIA is 27-34 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 88-51 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-27 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 88-51 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-37 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-33 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 57-81 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-39 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 15-26 (-14.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 57-81 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 85-115 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-4 (+2.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.6 Units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GARCIA is 10-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 10-5 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.6 units)

JOHN LAMB vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (73 - 65) at SEATTLE (67 - 73) - 3:40 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 73-65 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 41-33 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 34-34 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-38 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-61 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 48-38 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 35-29 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOLLAND is 14-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 67-73 (-13.0 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 22-31 (-20.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 30-38 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 2-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
SEATTLE is 62-72 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 19-29 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 0-9 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-42 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-6 (+2.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.4 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HOLLAND is 9-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.152.
His team's record is 10-5 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-9. (-5.2 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 15-21 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 18-27 (-17.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 24-17. (+4.6 units)

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TORONTO (79 - 60) at NY YANKEES (77 - 61) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-4 (+3.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.8 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PRICE is 11-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 17-11 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-17. (-10.0 units)

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

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DETROIT (64 - 75) at CLEVELAND (68 - 70) - 7:10 PM
ALFREDO SIMON (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 64-75 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 27-41 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 150-142 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-51 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 44-60 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 70-78 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-74 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 75-38 (+26.9 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.
DETROIT is 32-24 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SIMON is 35-24 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 18-7 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 35-23 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 9-3 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 68-70 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-34 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-33 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 63-68 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-37 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-30 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-5 (+5.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.0 Units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SIMON is 5-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 5-1 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
SALAZAR is 2-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

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COLORADO (57 - 82) at SAN DIEGO (67 - 73) - 3:40 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 123-178 (-44.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 154-278 (-67.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 47-102 (-39.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 123-178 (-44.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-66 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 95-119 (-32.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-32 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-21 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 51-57 (+2.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DE LA ROSA is 31-25 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 21-6 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 31-25 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 34-16 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 40-50 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-25 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 11-4 (+6.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 8-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 15-7 (+7.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-12. (-2.8 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. COLORADO since 1997
ROSS is 0-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

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**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 01:40 PM

MLB

Thursday, September 10

Braves Miller tries to win for first time in 21 starts

Talk about a hard luck season. The Atlanta Braves starter Shelby Miller hasn't won a game in his last 20 starts, despite pitching to a very good 2.81 ERA this season.

Miller will try to end the ridiculous drought when the New York Mets come to town Thursday night. The Braves are currently +137 dogs going up against the ageless Bartolo Colon.

Chance of thunderstorms at PETCO Thursday

There could be some weather on tap for Thursday afternoon's contest between the Rockies and Padres at PETCO Park in San Diego.

There is a chance of thunderstorms in the forecast to go along with an 18 percent chance of rain. There will also be a slight five mile per hour wind blowing out to right center field.

The Padres are currently -151 home favorites and send Tyson Ross (3.21 ERA, 15-12 O/U) to the mound to take on the Rockies Jorge De La Rosa (4.24 ERA, 11-13 O/U). The total sits at 7.5.

Rockies don't enjoy their trips to San Diego

The Colorado Rockies have struggled when traveling to San Diego to take on the Padres at PETCO Park, winning just four times in their last 21 trips there.

The odds are the trend continues Thursday as Rockies close out a four game series and are currently +138 underdogs.

The Rockies send Jorge De La Rosa (4.24, 11-13 O/U) to the mound to take on the Padres Tyson Ross (3.21 ERA, 15-12 O/U).

**Udog** · 09-10-2015, 04:31 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, September 10

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Arrieta: 19-7 TSR after a loss
Philadelphia: 7-59 after 3 consecutive game versus a division rival

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 EST
Milwaukee: 42-63 against right-handed starters
Pittsburgh: 41-17 as a home favorit

NY Mets at Atlanta, 7:10 EST
Colon: 12-2 TSR as a road favorite
Atlanta: 56-84 in all games

St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 EST
St Louis: 25-11 as a road favorite of -110 or higher
Cincinnati: 31-39 in home games

Texas at Seattle, 3:40 EST
Texas: 16-10 after a loss by 4 runs or more
Seattle: 34-48 when the money line is +125 to -125

Toronto at NY Yankees, 7:05 EST
Price: 13-1 TSR against division opponents
New York: 36-23 OVER after a loss

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:10 EST
Simon: 18-7 TSR against division opponents
Cleveland: 13-19 after a win by 2 runs or less

Colorado at San Diego, 3:40 EST
De La Rosa: 21-6 TSR in day games
San Diego: 16-25 in day games

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