Friday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 9/11

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, September 11

Good Luck on day #254 of 2015!

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- There are ten players on NFL rosters who played D-III college football, where the players don't get scholarships, just financial aid based on need.

-- Announcers at the Louisiana Tech-Western Kentucky game on FS1 last night were not at WKU for the game; they worked the game from the FOX studio in LA.

-- Florida Gators scored 61 points last week, are changing starting QBs this week.

-- NC State landed a terrific PG in Dennis Smith, best PG left in Class of '16.

-- Mariners 5, Rangers 0-- King Felix blanked Texas for eight innings for the win.

-- Somehow I can't picture Wellington Mara or Dan Rooney strutting across a field with the Lombardi Trophy to taunt the rest of the NFL, the way Robert Kraft did last night with his hideous imitation of Vince McMahon.


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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Things I'm looking for this weekend.....

13) Everyone on TV is picking the Colts to win the AFC but they're only -3 in their opener at Buffalo. Why so low? Buffalo hasn't made the playoffs since 1999; their QB has never started an NFL game. I'm so confused......

12) Oregon is an underdog for the first time in their last 46 games; they whacked Michigan State 46-27 LY in Eugene. Can they win in East Lansing with a QB who played the last three years at the I-AA level?

11) How will the two rookie QBs do in the Florida heat late Sunday afternoon down in Tampa? Defensive coordinators will challenge them with a variety of blitzes.

10) Blue Jays-Bronx got rained out last night; they'll play a twinbill Saturday, as part of a 4-game series that will go long way towards determining the AL East winner.

9) Will Sam Bradford stay in one piece? He's missed 31 games out of 80 in his first five NFL seasons. If Bradford gets hurt, the Eagles QB is Mark Sanchez.

8) Did LSU getting rained out last week hurt their prep for Mississippi State this week? Their offense/defense played one series each last week against McNeese State, while MSU played a fairly tough game at Southern Miss.

7) How much will Jordy Nelson's injury hurt the Packers? Green Bay has treated the Bears like a pinata recently; will it continue Sunday in Chicago?

6) Iowa-Iowa State is an underrated rivalry; last four series games were all decided by six or less points. Hawkeyes are 3-5 in last five visits to Ames.

5) Cleveland Browns are 1-15 in season openers; they visit a Jets squad with new QB, new coach and a less-than-stellar record at home.

4) Rutgers won 41-38 at Washington State LY; Wazzu lost at home to a I-AA team last week, really needs a win here, before heading into a tough Pac-12.

3) Who will fill Demarco Murray's shoes in Dallas? Cowboys averaged 5.9 yards per carry when they ran ball on first down LY. He will be missed.

2) Memphis is a two-TD favorite at Kansas; this is sixth time Tigers have been a road favorite since 2013. From 2006-12, they were never once favored on the road. Coach Justin Fuente has done a terrific job, could be moving up the coaching ladder soon.

1) Can Denver's rebuilt OL protect immobile, 39-year old Peyton Manning?

Enjoy the first full football weekend of the year; it should be fun.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, September 11


National League
Cubs @ Phillies
Arrieta is 7-0, 0.72 in his last seven starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten starts. Hendricks is 0-1, 5.92 in his last five starts (over 6-3 in last nine)

Morgan is 1-1, 7.31 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. Asher is 0-2, 10.61 in his first two MLB starts (over 2-0)

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
Nelson is 1-2, 6.45 in his last three starts (over 4-0 in last four).

Morton is 0-3, 6.23 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under.

Milwaukee won nine of last ten games with Pittsburgh; five of last six in series went over. Brewers lost three of last five games; nine of their last ten went over total. Pirates won three of last five; over is 8-2 in their last ten.

Nationals @ Marlins
Gonzalez is 1-3, 7.03 in his last five starts; over is 9-1 in his last ten.

Cosart is 0-3, 8.27 in his last five starts.

Washington won four of last five games with Miami; Nationals lost last three games overall, allowing 21 runs- over is 8-1-1 in their last ten. Marlins won seven of their last nine games.

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 five of last six games; over is 7-2 in their last nine. NY lost four of last six games with Atlanta (over 6-2 in last eight). Braves lost 14 of last 16 games; seven of their last nine went over the total.

Cardinals @ Reds
Lackey is 1-2, 3.76 in his last four starts; five of his last six went over.

Lorenzen is 1-4, 11.10 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1).

St Louis won seven of last 11 games with Cincinnati; eight of last nine series games stayed under total. Cardinals lost six of last eight games pverall; over is 8-2-1 in their last 11. Reds won three of last five games (over 6-1).

Dodgers @ Diamondbacks
Wood is 2-1, 1.45 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under.

Ray is 0-6, 5.66 in his last seven starts (under 6-1).

Dodgers won eight of last nine games with Arizona; three of last four series games went over total. LA won five of last six games overall. Dismondbacks lost four of last five games; seven of their last ten stayed under the total.

Padres @ Giants
Cashner is 0-2, 4.86 in his last three starts (over 4-2 in last six).

Peavy is 3-2, 5.24 in his last six starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Padres lost three of last four games with San Francisco (over 3-1); San Diego lost lost five of last seven games overall (under 4-2 in last six). Giants are 3-9 in last twelve games; seven of their last nine stayed under.

American League
Royals @ Orioles
Duffy is 1-2, 4.76 in his last four starts; nine of last ten stayed under.

Wright is 0-4, 10.67 in his last four starts (over 3-2 in last five).

Royals won nine of last ten games with Baltimore; over is 5-3-1 in last nine in series. KC lost five of last six games (under 3-1-1 in last five). Orioles are 4-3 in last seven games; six of their last nine 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.

Red Sox @ Rays
Miley is 3-1, 3.50 in his last five starts (over 5-1 in his last six).

Archer is 2-2, 2.96 in his last four starts; six of his last seven went over.

Boston won three of last four games with Tampa Bay (over 3-1). Red Sox won five of last six games (over 5-2 in last seven) overall. Rays lost five of last seven; in their last nine games, over is 5-3-1.

Tigers @ Indians
Verlander is 2-2, 2.21 in his last five starts; seven of his last nine stayed under.

Anderson is 1-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; his last three at home went over.

Detroit lost four of last five games with Cleveland; seven of last nine games in series went over total. Tigers lost six of last nine games (over 6-3-1 in last ten). Indians won five of last seven games; their last three games went over the total.

A's @ Rangers
Chavez is 0-2, 10.80 in his last three starts, all of which went over.

Lewis is 0-3, 10.34 in his last three starts; his last three at home went over.

Oakland won its last five games with Texas (over 7-1-2 in last ten); A's lost six of last eight games; five of their last seven went over. Rangers got shut out last two days and in three of last five games- they're 5-4 in last nine overall-- six of their last seven games stayed under the total.

Twins @ White Sox
Santana is 2-0, 0.60 in his last two starts; four of his last six went over.

Johnson allowed three runs in six IP (86 PT) in his first '15 start

Minnesota won six of last eight games with Chicago; over is 4-1-2 in last seven series games. Twins are 3-4 in last seven games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five. White Sox won five of last seven games; sevne of their last ten went over the total.

Astros @ Angels
Keuchel is 4-0, 1.75 in his last five starts, last three of which went over.

Weaver is 1-1, 7.64 in his last three starts.

Houston won four of last five games with the Angels; under is 6-4 in last ten games in series. Astros are 3-5 in last eight games; over is 7-2-1 in last ten. Angels are 2-3 in last five games; four of their last six games stayed under.

Interleague
Rockies @ Mariners
Bettis is 2-1, 3.97 in his last four road starts; his last three starts overall stayed under the total.

Iwakuma is 5-1, 3.40 in his last six starts; three of his last four at home went over.

Colorado lost five of last six games with Seattle (over 4-0-1 in last five); Rockies are 3-4 in their last seven games overall. Mariners won seven of last nine games; four of their last five stayed under the total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Phil-- Arrieta 20-8 (12-1 last 13) Hendricks 15-12; Morgan 7-6 Asher 0-2
Mil-Pitt-- Nelson 14-14; Morton 12-7 (0-3 last 3)
NY-Atl-- Matz 2-1; Wisler 6-8 (0-5 last 5)
Wsh-Mia-- Gonzalez 14-12 (1-4 last 5); Cosart 3-6
StL-Cin-- Lackey 15-13; Lorenzen 5-10
LA-Az-- Wood 11-17/3-4; Ray 4-14 (0-7 last 7)
SD-SF-- Cashner 10-17; Peavy 7-7

KC-Balt-- Duffy 13-9; Wright 2-5
Tor-NY-- Price 20-8/5-2; Severino 3-3
Bos-TB-- Miley 13-15; Archer 16-13
Det-Clev-- Verlander 4-11; Anderson 6-5
A's-Tex-- Chavez 8-17; Lewis 13-15 (0-3 last 3)
Min-Chi-- Santana 6-6 (3-0 last 3); Johnson 1-0
Hst-LAA-- Keuchel 20-8 (5-0 last 5); Weaver 9-12

Col-Sea-- Bettis 10-6; Iwakuma 10-6 (10-2 last 12)

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Phil-- Arrieta 4-28 Hendricks 7-27; Morgan 2-13 Asher 1-2
Mil-Pitt-- Nelson 9-28; Morton 8-19
NY-Atl-- Matz 2-3; Wisler 8-14 (3 of last 3)
Wsh-Mia-- Gonzalez 2-26; Cosart 2-9
StL-Cin-- Lackey 7-28; Lorenzen 4-15
LA-Az-- Wood 9-28; Ray 3-17
SD-SF-- Cashner 13-27 (6 of last 8); Peavy 4-14 (3 of last 4)

KC-Balt-- Duffy 6-22; Wright 4-7
Tor-NY-- Price 7-28; Severino 2-6
Bos-TB-- Miley 7-28; Archer 6-29
Det-Clev-- Verlander 3-15; Anderson 3-11
A's-Tex-- Chavez 7-25; Lewis 6-28
Min-Chi-- Santana 1-12; Johnson 0-1
Hst-LAA-- Keuchel 4-28; Weaver 7-21

Col-Sea-- Bettis 3-16; Iwakuma 4-16

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MLB

Friday, September 11

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Trend Report
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5:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi Cubs5-1-1 SU in their last 7 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-3-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BALTIMORE
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PITTSBURGH
Milwaukee is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto13-5-1 SU in its last 19 games
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
NY Yankees are 2-3-1 SU in their last 6 games ,
NY Yankees are 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Toronto

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Detroit's last 20 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
Washington is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing at home against Washington

7:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets

8:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Oakland's last 17 games
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

9:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
LA Dodgers are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Dodgers's last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Houston is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Houston is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. SEATTLE
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Diego's last 18 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego


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MLB

Friday, September 11


MLB roundup: Mariners blank Rangers

SEATTLE -- Felix Hernandez extended the Texas Rangers' offensive woes and Seattle teammate Nelson Cruz made a triumphant return from a quad injury in the Mariners' 5-0 win on Thursday that salvaged a split in the four-game series.

Hernandez pitched eight scoreless innings and Tom Wilhelmsen finished as the Rangers were unable to score a run for the second game in a row. Texas has struggled through 18 consecutive scoreless innings while falling 2 1/2 games behind first-place Houston in the American League West.

Cruz went 2-for-4 in his first game in a week, with a two-run homer in the seventh inning that essentially put the game out of reach. Mark Trumbo added two hits and two RBIs as Seattle won for the seventh time in nine games.

Reds 11, Cardinals 0

CINCINNATI -- Home runs by Brandon Phillips and Todd Frazier helped rookie John Lamb to his first career victory as Cincinnati hammered St. Louis.

Phillips homered in the seventh inning and former Cardinal Skip Schumaker drove in two runs with a pinch-double, making the score 9-0.

Frazier went 3-for-5 with a double, three runs and three RBIs. He hit his 32nd homer of the season, a two-run blast in the eighth.

Lamb threw five shutout innings during his sixth career start since being acquired from the Kansas City Royals in the Johnny Cueto trade.

Brewers 6, Pirates 4 (13 innings)

PITTSBURGH -- Logan Schafer and Luis Sardinas, who entered the game earlier as reserves, hit consecutive run-scoring singles with two outs in the top of the 13th inning to give Milwaukee a victory over Pittsburgh.

The Pirates remained 4 1/2 games behind St. Louis in the National League Central. Pittsburgh's lead for the first NL wild card was sliced to 2 1/2 games over the Chicago Cubs, who were rained out at Philadelphia.

The Brewers won their seventh straight game against the Pirates and have beaten them nine times in their last 10 meetings.

Rockies 4, Padres 3

SAN DIEGO -- Daniel Descalso greeted Joaquin Benoit with Colorado's fourth solo homer of the game in the eighth inning to lift the Rockies over San Diego in the hottest game in the 12-year history of Petco Park.

The 93-degree temperature at game time for the makeup of the first July rainout in Padres history in San Diego stands as the fourth-highest temperature ever for the start of a major league game in San Diego.

Descalso's 409-foot drive to right off Benoit, who had missed the past four days with back spasms, came on a full-count pitch. An inning earlier, the Rockies had completed a rally from a 3-1 deficit when they tied the score at 3 on Carlos Gonzalez's opposite-field home run into the left-field corner.

Nolan Arenado, the National League leader in homers and RBIs, gave the Rockies a 1-0 lead in the first with his 38th homer of the year. After the Padres took a 3-1 lead, Colorado's Corey Dickerson homered to right center in the sixth to trim San Diego's lead to 3-2.

Indians 7, Tigers 5

CLEVELAND -- Michael Brantley's home runs in the seventh and eighth innings lifted Cleveland over Detroit.

Brantley broke a 3-3 tie with a home run leading off the seventh inning when the Indians took a 5-3 lead. After Detroit scored twice in the top of the eighth to tie it, Brantley homered in the bottom of the inning.

Cody Allen pitched the last 1 2/3 innings to get the win.

Mets 7, Braves 2

ATLANTA -- Bartolo Colon's scoreless streak ended, but the 42-year-old pitched well enough to earn his 14th win as the New York Mets beat Atlanta at Turner Field.

Colon extended his scoreless streak to 31 innings before the Braves scratched for a pair of runs in the seventh inning. It was the team's longest scoreless streak since R.A. Dickey set the franchise record of 32 2/3 innings in 2012.

Kevin Plawecki had a double and three RBIs, and third baseman Jose Uribe was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs for the Mets. Atlanta pitcher Shelby Miller allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings, with five strikeouts and two walks, and has lost 13 straight games.

Yankees-Blue Jays, ppd., rain

NEW YORK -- The race for first place in the American League East wound up getting an unscheduled night off. Heavy rains at Yankee Stadium postponed the Toronto-New York game, which will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Saturday.

David Price was scheduled to oppose rookie Luis Severino on Thursday night, and that matchup will now occur Friday.

Phillies-Cubs, ppd., rain

PHILADELPHIA -- Thursday's rained-out game will be made up as part of a doubleheader starting at 5:05 p.m. ET Friday.

The Phillies' Adam Morgan (5-5) will oppose the Cubs' Jake Arrieta (18-6) in the opener. Philadelphia's Alec Asher (0-2) and Chicago's Kyle Hendricks (6-6) will square off in the nightcap.

Earlier Thursday, the Phillies fired general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, September 11

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MILWAUKEE (62 - 78) at PITTSBURGH (83 - 56) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 62-78 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-78 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-63 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 83-56 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 46-22 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-15 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 83-56 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 124-85 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 66-43 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 58-30 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 148-90 (+34.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 10-6 (+6.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
NELSON is 4-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 0.958.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MORTON is 3-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-4. (+3.3 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 86) - 8:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. ALEC ASHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 156-196 (-60.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
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 63-45 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HENDRICKS is 26-14 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 26-13 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
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)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

ALEC ASHER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (88 - 52) at CINCINNATI (58 - 81) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY is 17-30 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 15-26 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 12-24 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 3-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 88-52 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-28 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 88-52 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-38 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-35 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 79-48 (+21.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 58-81 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 32-39 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 29-44 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 58-81 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 86-115 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 43-59 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-5 (+1.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LACKEY is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 0.912.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LORENZEN is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
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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WASHINGTON (71 - 68) at MIAMI (59 - 81) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 71-68 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-39 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 2-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday this season.
WASHINGTON is 70-67 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-49 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-51 (-7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-35 (-7.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 408-405 (+35.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
MIAMI is 369-426 (+41.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 108-117 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 40-15 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 120-84 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 59-81 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 59-78 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 39-55 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COSART is 0-6 (-7.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-6 (+2.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 6-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

JARRED COSART vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COSART is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.731.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

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NY METS (79 - 61) at ATLANTA (56 - 85) - 7:35 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-7 (-0.1 Units) against NY METS this season
10 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.1 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT WISLER vs. NY METS since 1997
WISLER is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (80 - 59) at ARIZONA (67 - 73) - 9:40 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 80-59 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-15 (-14.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-38 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 80-59 (-6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 59-45 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WOOD is 21-30 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 21-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 16-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 131-171 (-34.3 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 66-82 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 217-208 (-48.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 131-171 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 12-21 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 24-41 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 6-20 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
RAY is 4-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 0-7 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 4-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 0-7 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-3 (+4.5 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WOOD is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RAY is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (67 - 74) at SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 68) - 10:15 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 67-74 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-50 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 67-74 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-67 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 172-147 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 172-147 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1069-899 (+116.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 121-99 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-25 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-6 (+0.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CASHNER is 2-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.234.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PEAVY is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (83 - 56) at BALTIMORE (67 - 72) - 7:05 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. MIKE WRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 92-61 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 89-76 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 83-56 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-29 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-10 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-52 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 58-40 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-31 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-24 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-29 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 46-25 (+18.6 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.
BALTIMORE is 67-72 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 59-63 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-48 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-42 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-21 (-12.9 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
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DUFFY is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.944.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MIKE WRIGHT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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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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BOSTON (66 - 73) at TAMPA BAY (68 - 71) - 7:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 66-73 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 252-240 (-49.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 23-33 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 95-114 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 98-115 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-38 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILEY is 8-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 583-667 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 25-16 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 7-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
BOSTON is 7-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 145-156 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-34 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 68-78 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-12 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
TAMPA BAY is 69-79 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 77-87 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-30 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-6 (-0.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILEY is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.41 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.2 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 1-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 3-6 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

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DETROIT (64 - 76) at CLEVELAND (69 - 70) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. CODY ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 64-76 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 27-42 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 147-223 (-59.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 150-143 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-52 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 44-61 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 70-79 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-75 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 38-47 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 0-7 (-8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 3-11 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 21-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 11-20 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 76-38 (+27.9 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 32-25 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 69-70 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-34 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-33 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-68 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-24 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-37 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-30 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-6 (+4.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 18-17 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 21-21 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-23. (-9.6 units)

CODY ANDERSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (60 - 80) at TEXAS (73 - 66) - 8:05 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 60-80 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 67-80 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-23 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-18 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
OAKLAND is 66-71 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-75 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 37-50 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-54 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 33-46 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 29-48 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 2-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHAVEZ is 8-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHAVEZ is 8-15 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHAVEZ is 3-10 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHAVEZ is 2-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 73-66 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 70-62 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 53-46 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 48-39 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 35-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEWIS is 13-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 111-116 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-56 (-21.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-41 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-33 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 9-4 (+2.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.3 Units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
CHAVEZ is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LEWIS is 9-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 12-11 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-10. (-0.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (72 - 67) at CHI WHITE SOX (66 - 72) - 8:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. ERIK JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 95-97 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 72-67 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-27 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 70-62 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-37 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-46 (+12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-27 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANTANA is 33-16 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-35 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-5 (+7.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 5-7 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 8-9 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-11. (-6.7 units)

ERIK JOHNSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
JOHNSON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (76 - 64) at LA ANGELS (70 - 69) - 10:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 28-40 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 122-102 (+31.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 286-210 (+53.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
WEAVER is 99-42 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 38-11 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 99-42 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 79-36 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 93-48 (+32.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 30-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 146-156 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 76-58 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 25-11 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 33-31 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KEUCHEL is 37-20 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 19-7 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 20-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 25-11 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 14-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 19-38 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 66-66 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 94-121 (-34.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-5 (+3.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 6-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 6-3 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WEAVER is 4-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.801.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

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COLORADO (58 - 82) at SEATTLE (68 - 73) - 10:10 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 124-178 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-39 (-21.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 48-102 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
COLORADO is 124-178 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-61 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 52-57 (+4.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 68-73 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-23 (-18.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 31-38 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 63-72 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 21-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-24 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 1-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-42 (-22.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 32-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-16 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 86) - 5:05 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. ADAM MORGAN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, September 11


NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 909-910
September 11, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 18.875
Atlanta
(Wisler) 14.376
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 4 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
N/A

LA Dodgers @ Arizona

Game 911-912
September 11, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 17.248
Arizona
(Ray) 13.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-135); Under

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
September 11, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cashner) 16.022
San Francisco
(Peavy) 11.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 4
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Over

Kansas City @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
September 11, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 15.475
Baltimore
(Wright) 16.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+105); Under

Toronto @ NY Yankees

Game 917-918
September 11, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Price) 18.222
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-140); Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 919-920
September 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Miley) 14.947
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 16.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-155); Over

Detroit @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
September 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlander) 16.390
Cleveland
(Anderson) 14.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-105); Over

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
September 11, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 12.694
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 16.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-170); Under

Oakland @ Texas

Game 923-924
September 11, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Chavez) 15.468
Texas
(Lewis) 14.426
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+135); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
September 11, 2015 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 13.442
Philadelphia
(Morgan) 9.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-215
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-215); Over

Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox

Game 925-926
September 11, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 16.318
Chicago White Sox
(Johnson) 14.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Under

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
September 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 14.577
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 15.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+140); Under

Houston @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
September 11, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.520
LA Angels
(Weaver) 18.070
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+120); Over

Washington @ Miami

Game 907-908
September 11, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 14.811
Miami
(Cosart) 16.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+120); Over

Colorado @ Seattle

Game 929-930
September 11, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Bettis) 13.458
Seattle
(Iwakuma) 16.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-170); Over

[Udog]

MLB

Friday, September 11


Chance of rain in Cleveland Friday

According to weather forecasts, there is a 58 percent chance of rain that could fall at Progressive Field in Cleveland when the Indians host the Detroit Tigers Thursday evening.

Furthermore, wind will blow in from centerfield at around 12 miles per hour during the game.


Pirates can't seem to solve Brewers in recent meetings

The Milwaukee Brewers have won seven-straight ball games versus the Pittsburgh Pirates heading into Friday's meeting at PNC Park.

The Brew Crew trumped the Buccos 6-4 Thursday evening and have now outscored their NL Central rivals by a tally of 45-22 over the course of those seven games.

Jimmy Nelson is expected to get the start for the Brewers (+164) while Charlie Morton is probable to toe the slab for the Pirates (-178).

[RS170]

Hey Udog---Those Buffalo Bills might surprise you Sun. That defense is for real--not sure Indy's offensive line is ready for this kind of test yet. Browns played them in 2nd preseason gm and they gave our offensive line fits. And that new QB is better than people think. He's on the order of Colin Kaepernick and the new OC is the guy from SF who developed Kaepernick.

[Udog]

Hey Udog---Those Buffalo Bills might surprise you Sun. That defense is for real--not sure Indy's offensive line is ready for this kind of test yet. Browns played them in 2nd preseason gm and they gave our offensive line fits. And that new QB is better than people think. He's on the order of Colin Kaepernick and the new OC is the guy from SF who developed Kaepernick.

You could be right on the button RS. I think that low line is due strictly to the Bills' D. If the linesetters are on track, it'll be a helluva game.

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, September 12

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Johnny come lately
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto has surrendered 22 runs on 37 hits over 20 innings in four consecutive losses.

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

Johnny Come Lately

It's been a rough start in Kansas City for Johnny Cueto, who has been lit up in his last four starts. Cueto (9-11, 3.24 ERA) has surrendered 22 runs on 37 hits over 20 innings in four consecutive losses. Three of those losses came at home in Kansas City, where he is 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA this season. His next start comes on the road in Baltimore, and the Orioles tagged him for six runs on eight hits in five innings in a home loss at the end of August.

Capital Punishment

It was just a few days ago that Washington appeared to have the Mets on their heels, but after dropping all three games in a home series versus New York this week, the Nats are 7.5 games back in the NL East. Now they head out on the road to take on the Marlins in a three game series in Maimi. Washington has not performed well on the road, losing 12 of it's last 16.

Something Brewin'?

The Brewers upset the Pirates in Game 1 of this four game series in Pittsburgh on Thursday night. They won by a score of 6-4 in extra-innings, defeating the Pirates for the ninth time in the last 10 meetings between the two teams. The series wraps up on Sunday, and Taylor Jungmann will get the start for Milwaukee in the finale. He's 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA against the Pirates this season.

Hitting Notes

* Boston's rookie center fielder Mookie Betts is on fire over the last seven days, batting .500 (12-for-24) with a home run and six RBIs. He was 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs in Boston's win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

* Kyle Seager is sizzlin' out in Seattle in September. He's 15-for-32 (.469) with a pair of home runs and nine RBIs since Sept. 1. He has a favorable matchup this weekend facing the Rockies at home. Colorado's pitching staff ranks dead last in the majors with a 5.09 ERA.

Pitching Notes

* Jake Arrieta followed up his no-hitter versus the Dodgers by tossing eight scoreless innings at home versus Arizona, and he's allowed just one (unearned) run over his last four starts. His next scheduled start comes on Friday in a matinee against the Phillies.

* Marcus Stroman is set to make his season debut for the Blue Jays on Saturday in the Bronx. He was 11-6 with a 3.65 ERA as a rookie last year, and he was 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts versus the Yankees.

Totals Streak

The Pirates host the Brewers this weekend, and both these teams are trending toward high scoring games. The Brewers have won nine of the last 10 in the series, and nine of those 10 games went over the total. The Pirates have seen the total go over in eight of their last 10 overall, while the Brewers have gone over at a rate of 12-3-2 in their last 17 on the road.

Injury Notes

* Josh Hamilton will have minor knee surgery on Friday, but he's expected to return before the end of the season. The Rangers are right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race, and may well be playing in the playoffs.

* Mark Buehrle received a cortisone shot on September 8, and he's expected to be skipped in his next spot in the rotation as he rests a sore left shoulder.

Umpire Notes

* The over has gone 4-0 in the last four ball games that Manny Gonzalez has worked home plate. He's expected to be behind the dish in Pittsburgh when the Pirates host the Brewers Friday.

* The Cincinnati Reds have gone 5-1 in their last six games when Jim Joyce is calling balls strikes. He's scheduled to work home place in Cincy when the Reds host the Cardinals Saturday.

Weather Notes

* There is a 58 percent chance of rain that could fall at Progressive Field in Cleveland when the Indians host the Detroit Tigers Thursday evening. Furthermore, wind will blow in from centerfield at around 12 miles per hour during the game.


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