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**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 03:17 AM

Wild Card Standings

AMERICAN

Team Win Loss Percent GB

New York Yankees 78 64 0.549 +3

Texas Rangers 75 67 0.528 0.0

Minnesota Twins 74 68 0.521 1.0

Los Angeles Angels 72 70 0.507 3.0

Cleveland Indians 70 71 0.496 4.5

Baltimore Orioles 69 73 0.486 6.0

Tampa Bay Rays 69 73 0.486 6.0

Seattle Mariners 69 75 0.479 7.0

Boston Red Sox 68 74 0.479 7.0

Chicago White Sox 67 74 0.475 7.5

Detroit Tigers 65 77 0.458 10.0

Oakland Athletics 61 82 0.427 14.5

NATIONAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB

Pittsburgh Pirates 86 56 0.606 +4

Chicago Cubs 82 60 0.577 0.0

San Francisco Giants 75 68 0.524 7.5

Washington Nationals 72 70 0.507 10.0

Arizona Diamondbacks 68 75 0.476 14.5

San Diego Padres 67 77 0.465 16.0

Milwaukee Brewers 62 81 0.434 20.5

Miami Marlins 61 82 0.427 21.5

Cincinnati Reds 60 82 0.423 22.0

Colorado Rockies 60 83 0.420 22.5

Atlanta Braves 56 88 0.389 27.0

Philadelphia Phillies 56 88 0.389 27.0

Updated Mon Sep 14 2:04 AM EDT

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:32 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, September 14

National League
Nationals @ Phillies
Zimmerman is 2-0, 1.45 in his last three starts (over 6-2 in last eight).

Nola is 3-1, 2.42 in his last four starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine.

Washington lost lost five of last six games, with last three staying under, but they've won seven of last ten games against Philly. Phillies lost eight of last 11 games; nine of their last twelve went over the total.

Marlins @ Mets
Nicolino is 3-0, 0.87 in his three road starts; over is 3-3-2 in his MLB starts.

Verrett allowed one run in eight IP (93 PT) in his only MLB start.

Mets won last seven games; over is 8-3 in their last 11. NY won five of last seven games with Miami- over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Marlins won four of their last five games (under 6-2 in last eight).

Padres @ Diamondbacks
Shields is 2-0, 4.00 in his last three starts; his last eight all went over.

Hellickson is 2-0, 1.35 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.

San Diego-Arizona split last ten meetings; four of last five went over. Padres lost last four games, outscored 31-7- four of their last five went over the total. Arizona lost seven of last ten games; under is 4-2 in their last six.

Rockies @ Dodgers
Colorado is 1-6 when Gray starts (0-0, 5.46-- over 5-2).

Kershaw is 4-0, 1.15 in his last six starts (under 4-2).

Colorado are 4-6 in last ten games with LA; over is 7-2 in last nine series tilts. Rockies won three of last fout games (under 3-1) overall. Dodgers won seven of last nine games; four of their last six went over the total.

Reds @ Giants
Sampson is 0-3, 10.18 in his last five starts (over 4-0 last four).

Hudson is 2-0, 3.27 in his last two starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Reds lost last three games with the Giants; visitor won nine of last ten games in series. Over is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Cincy won five of last eight games (over 7-3 in last ten). SF won six of last eight games (over 3-0 last 3).

American League
Red Sox @ Orioles
Rodriguez is 3-0, 2.77 in his last four starts (over 6-3 in last nine).

Gausman is 0-4, 5.22 in his last seven starts (under 3-1 in last four).

Boston won seven of last nine games (over 3-1 last four); they've lost seven of last eight with Baltimore (over 6-3 in last nine). Orioles won four of last five games; five of their last seven games went over.

Royals @ Indians
Volquez is 2-0, 5.40 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four on road.

Carrasco is 2-2, 2.13 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Royals-Indians split last ten meetings (over 6-3-1). Royals lost seven of last nine games- their last three went over. Cleveland won five of last seven games; Tribe's last five games went over the total.

Bronx @ Rays
Sabathia is 0-1, 4.95 in his last four starts (under 4-1 last five).

Ramirez is 0-1, 6.64 in his last four starts (over 6-2 in last eight).

Rays lost seven of last ten games; over is 7-4-1 in their last twelve games. Tampa Bay lost four of last six games with Bronx; under is 6-2-1 in last nine in eries. NY lost five of last six games; three of their last four went over the total.

Astros @ Rangers
Kazmir is 1-5, 5.63 in his last seven starts (under 8-2 in last ten).

Hamels is 3-0, 3.21 in his last four starts.

Rangers won seven of last nine games with Houston; Texas is 7-5 in last 12 games overall-- eight of their last ten games stayed under the total. Astros lost four of last six games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five.

Tigers @ Twins
Lobstein is 0-5, 8.39 in his last five starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Duffey is 2-0, 2.67 in his last five starts (over 4-0 in last four)

Twins won last three games with Detroit, scoring 24 runs; they won four of last six games overall; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Detroit lost three of last four games; four of their last five went over the total.

Angels @ Mariners
Richards is 1-0, 3.05 in his last three starts; six of his last nine went over.

Walker is 2-1, 5.82 in his last four stats; five of his last seven went over.

Angels won six of last nine games with Seattle; three of last four went over the total. Halos are 8-4 in last twelve games overall; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine. Mariners are 6-4 in last ten games; six of their last eight stayed under.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Wsh-Phil-- Zimmerman 17-12; Nola 7-3
Mia-NY-- Nicolino 4-4; Verrett 1-0
SD-Az-- Shields 14-16; Hellickson 11-12
Col-LA-- Gray 1-6; Kershaw 16-12
Cin-SF-- Sampson 3-4; Hudson 9-9

Bos-Balt-- Rodriguez 11-7; Gausman 5-8
KC-Cle--Volquez 21-8 (5-0 last 5); Carrasco 15-11
NY-TB-- Sabathia 11-14; Ramirez 14-9 (0-3 last 3)
Hst-Tex-- Kazmir 11-16/3-6 (1-6 last 7); Hamels 15-12/5-2 (5-0 last 5)
Det-Min-- Lobstein 3-7 (0-5 last 5); Duffey 4-2
LAA-Sea-- Richards 16-11; Walker 16-12

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Wsh-Phil-- Zimmerman 9-29; Nola 4-10
Mia-NY-- Nicolino 0-8; Verrett 0-1
SD-Az-- Shields 9-30; Hellickson 8-23
Col-LA-- Gray 5-7; Kershaw 6-28
Cin-SF-- Sampson 4-7; Hudson 5-18

Bos-Balt-- Rodriguez 4-18; Gausman 5-13
KC-Cle--Volquez 7-29; Carrasco 11-26
NY-TB-- Sabathia 9-25; Ramirez 5-23
Hst-Tex-- Kazmir 4-27; Hamels 7-27
Det-Min-- Lobstein 5-10; Duffey 1-5
LAA-Sea-- Richards 6-27; Walker 7-28

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:33 PM

MLB

Monday, September 14

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games on the road
Boston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of NY Mets's last 25 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing at home against Miami

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 23 games

9:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
Colorado is 2-11 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 19 games when playing Colorado

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Angels's last 15 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

10:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:34 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, September 14

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 971-972
September 14, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Lobstein) 15.702
Minnesota
(Duffey) 14.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+140); Under

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
September 14, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Zmmermnn) 16.170
Philadelphia
(Nola) 13.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-160); Over

LA Angels @ Seattle

Game 973-974
September 14, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 14.185
Seattle
(Walker) 16.036
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-105); Under

Miami @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
September 14, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Niclino) 14.927
NY Mets
(Verrett) 16.720
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-185); Over

San Diego @ Arizona

Game 955-956
September 14, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Shields) 15.721
Arizona
(Hellckson) 14.207
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Under

Colorado @ LA Dodgers

Game 957-958
September 14, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 15.631
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 14.521
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-370
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+290); Under

Cincinnati @ San Francisco

Game 959-960
September 14, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Sampson) 11.976
San Francisco
(Hudson) 15.759
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 4
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-170); Over

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 961-962
September 14, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 14.191
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-130); Over

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 963-964
September 14, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.410
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 15.514
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-110); Under

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 965-966
September 14, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 17.110
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.207
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+110); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 967-968
September 14, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Kazmir) 15.579
Texas
(Hamels) 17.185
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-130); Over

Oakland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 969-970
September 14, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Gray) 17.228
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 15.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-130); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:35 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, September 14

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WASHINGTON (72 - 70) at PHILADELPHIA (56 - 88) - 7:05 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 72-70 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-41 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 71-69 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-50 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-53 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-31 (-8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-29 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 406-389 (+51.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ZIMMERMANN is 46-21 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 60-27 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-5 (+0.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 6-7 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 6-8 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.7 units)

AARON NOLA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (61 - 82) at NY METS (82 - 61) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN NICOLINO (L) vs. LOGAN VERRETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 61-82 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 3-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
MIAMI is 47-65 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 30-51 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 82-61 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 45-24 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 13-2 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
NY METS are 44-20 (+20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 81-57 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 51-30 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 51-31 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 26-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 371-427 (+42.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NY METS are 110-129 (-48.6 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+2.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

JUSTIN NICOLINO vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

LOGAN VERRETT vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (67 - 77) at ARIZONA (68 - 75) - 9:40 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 67-77 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 61-92 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 23-44 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 67-77 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 50-59 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 40-24 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SHIELDS is 22-14 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 32-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 13-5 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 132-173 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-84 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 218-209 (-48.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 132-173 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 7-6 (+0.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.38 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HELLICKSON is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.67 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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COLORADO (60 - 83) at LA DODGERS (82 - 60) - 10:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 126-179 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-103 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 126-179 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-62 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 7-26 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 18-52 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-30 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 87-48 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 82-60 (-5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-33 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 82-60 (-5.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-46 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 94-84 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-4 (+2.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.6 Units)

JON GRAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 16-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 22-8 (+12.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-14. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (59 - 83) at SAN FRANCISCO (75 - 68) - 10:15 PM
KEYVIUS SAMPSON (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 59-83 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 59-91 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 59-83 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 86-116 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 44-61 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-68 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 214-107 (+42.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-68 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1071-899 (+118.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 124-99 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-31 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HUDSON is 299-189 (+52.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 48-15 (+23.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 169-79 (+47.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 287-177 (+56.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 171-98 (+40.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 89-31 (+31.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-21 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

KEYVIUS SAMPSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM HUDSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HUDSON is 5-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.166.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)

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BOSTON (68 - 74) at BALTIMORE (69 - 73) - 7:05 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 68-74 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-33 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 9-20 (-10.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
BOSTON is 254-241 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 25-34 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 59-67 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 96-115 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-52 (-5.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 28-39 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 94-62 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-39 (+14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-13 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-58 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 90-77 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 80-53 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-73 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 61-64 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-49 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 9-4 (+5.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.344.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (78 - 64) at TAMPA BAY (69 - 73) - 7:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. ERASMO RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 584-669 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 16-7 (+8.0 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 45-32 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 69-73 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 69-80 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 70-81 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 78-89 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 72-83 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-6 (+2.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SABATHIA is 13-14 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.242.
His team's record is 17-20 (-8.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-19. (-4.4 units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RAMIREZ is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 0.818.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (84 - 58) at CLEVELAND (70 - 71) - 7:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 84-58 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-21 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 36-31 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 58-45 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-54 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 59-42 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 58-32 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-25 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-31 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-27 (+17.1 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.
VOLQUEZ is 21-8 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 20-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 28-15 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 18-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 22-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 14-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 70-71 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-35 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-34 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 65-69 (-17.0 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 16-20 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CARRASCO is 8-16 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 4-15 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 8-16 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 4-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-5 (+2.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 9.31 and a WHIP of 2.378.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CARRASCO is 4-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (77 - 66) at TEXAS (75 - 67) - 8:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 29-42 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KAZMIR is 11-16 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 75-67 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 27-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 72-63 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 54-47 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 38-36 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 38-23 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMELS is 16-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 147-158 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-13 (+10.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 77-60 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 26-13 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 113-117 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-42 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 73-69 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 8-4 (+6.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 11-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.149.
His team's record is 15-7 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.5 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 4-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.90 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 6-4 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

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OAKLAND (61 - 82) at CHI WHITE SOX (67 - 74) - 8:10 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 61-82 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 68-82 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-25 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-77 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 38-51 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-26 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 34-47 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 22-35 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 26-31 (-20.7 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.
CHI WHITE SOX are 96-98 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 10-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-30 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-49 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DANKS is 8-23 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-0 (+3.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GRAY is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JOHN DANKS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DANKS is 7-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)

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DETROIT (65 - 77) at MINNESOTA (74 - 68) - 8:10 PM
KYLE LOBSTEIN (L) vs. TYLER DUFFEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 65-77 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 28-43 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 151-144 (-13.7 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 45-62 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 74-68 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-37 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-26 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-28 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 72-63 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-38 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-22 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-28 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 33-26 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 44-34 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-5 (+2.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

KYLE LOBSTEIN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
LOBSTEIN is 0-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 15.43 and a WHIP of 2.429.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

TYLER DUFFEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (72 - 70) at SEATTLE (69 - 75) - 10:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
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 24-36 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 43-31 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 778-767 (+59.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 133-101 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 95-59 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 49-25 (+16.3 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.
RICHARDS is 35-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 29-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 24-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARDS is 13-2 (+11.6 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. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 69-75 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-40 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 15-21 (-11.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 1-8 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday this season.
SEATTLE is 64-74 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 22-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-5 (+3.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
RICHARDS is 4-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.24 and a WHIP of 1.047.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WALKER is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:37 PM

Monday's Tip Sheet

September 14, 2015

Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies | 7:05 p.m. ET

The Washington Nationals picked up a huge win in yesterday’s series finale with the Miami Marlins behind Max Scherzer, and will now seek to keep it going against another downtrodden NL East team to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.

Fortunately for them as it pertains tonight’s series opener in Philadelphia, they have another constant on the hill in veteran Jordan Zimmermann (12-8, 3.32 ERA), who will simply wish to continue on his recent roll as of late. To be specific, Zimmermann has allowed exactly one run in each of his last three outings, while pitching into the sixth inning or deeper in each instance. All three of those starts came at home at Nationals Park, though, where the 29-year-old has fared significantly better in 2015. He’s on the road tonight, and in 12 starts away from our nation’s capital, he’s just 5-5 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.40 ERA, while opposing lineups are surprisingly hitting .303 off Zimmermann in those outings. The over/under is 7.5 in any case.

That could mean Phillies rookie Aaron Nola (6-2, 3.56 ERA) might be one of the more tempting underdog bets on tonight’s slate, having +145 odds in this home assignment. That’s especially true with how the youngster has pitched as of late, with one run or less surrendered by Nola in three of his past four starts. That includes his most recent performance -- arguably the most impressive thus far into his freshman campaign -- when he blanked the Braves over seven sharp innings and striking out seven. His splits, unlike with Zimmermann, also figure to aid his outlook this evening, as he has a 2.10 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and .198 BAA in his five starts at Citizens Bank Park. He’ll be taking on division rival Washington for the first time in his career.

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers | 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

With ESPN hosting the year’s first edition of Monday Night Football this evening, there’s no Monday Night Baseball on the network as a result, leading to rare Monday action set to air on MLB Network. They couldn’t ask for a more intriguing division race to showcase in their contest tonight, as the latest installment of the Lone Star Series kicks off the new week, with the first-place Houston Astros just 1.5 games up on the in-state rival Texas Rangers in the AL West.

At the moment, the Rangers still have possession of the AL’s second Wild Card spot, but certainly would like more if they can get it. To continue their quest towards accomplish such, they have trade deadline acquisition Cole Hamels (9-8, 3.76 ERA) on the hill looking to continue his notable success as of late. When the Rangers first got Hamels, it took the former Philadelphia ace a little while to settle in, as he allowed four runs or more in his first pair of outings. Since then, however, Hamels has looked like the standout pitcher the Rangers hoped they were getting, as evident in the fact that he’s registered five consecutive quality starts entering this evening’s assignment, while going seven innings or more in each instance. He’s a -125 favorite for this series opener.

The Astros, just looking to hang onto their spot atop the division, will counter with a talented left-hander of their own, that being Scott Kazmir (7-10, 2.63 ERA). Like Hamels, Kazmir is also a trade deadline acquisition who has excelled with his new club since arriving. In fact, the 31-year-old has now made nine starts with Houston, and although he’s officially 2-5 in those games, his numbers would certainly indicate much better, as he has a 3.13 ERA and .245 batting-average-against over 54 2/3 total innings of work. One of those outings includes a night’s work in Arlington on the road against these Rangers, who managed to plate four runs (one earned) off Kazmir on six hits and a pair of walks in 5 2/3 innings on August 5. The over/under is appropriately 8.

Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 p.m. ET

Bettors are always taking notice of when Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (13-6, 2.15 ERA) takes the mound at Chavez Ravine, and tonight’s assignment will mark his latest home start, when he goes up against the NL West’s basement resident, the Colorado Rockies. If Kershaw is at all concerned with adding yet another NL Cy Young award to his already-remarkable resume, he’ll certainly be motivated to match teammate Zack Greinke’s eight-shutout-inning performance in Arizona yesterday afternoon.

Being that he’s at home, Kershaw is a good bet to twirl one of his usual gems, considering he’s 9-2 in 13 starts at Dodger Stadium with a truly marvelous 1.41 ERA and 0.77 WHIP, while compiling a ridiculous 134/14 K/BB ratio in 95 2/3 home innings. At the same time, Kershaw is a little more human when taking on Colorado, as although he’s 3-0 in four starts opposing the club, he has just a 3.91 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in those outings. He’s a -330 favorite nonetheless, as is usually the case for a Kershaw start at home.

While Kershaw is as close to automatic as it gets when working from Dodger Stadium, bettors might want to show a little discipline considering who he’s facing, that being intriguing Rockies rookie hurler Jon Gray (0-0, 5.17 ERA). One interesting item about the 23-year-old right-hander thus far is that through seven starts into his big league career, Gray still hasn’t received a decision on his record, although after his most recent outing, it would appear he’s trending more towards notching his first career win.

That’s because he had his best performance to date, when he logged five shutout innings in San Diego against another division rival, while striking out six and yielding only four baserunners. On the contrary, the Rockies are 1-6 in games started by Gray. The linesmakers have set the line at 6 due to the presence of Kershaw.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:40 PM

Tigers, Twins square off

September 14, 2015

DETROIT TIGERS (64-76) at MINNESOTA TWINS (73-68)

First pitch: Monday, 8:10 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Detroit +145, Minnesota -155, Total: 8.5

The suddenly hot Minnesota Twins host a struggling Tigers team on Monday night.

The Tigers played two games against the Indians on Sunday and split the set, which gave them a loss in the three-game series. Detroit has now lost three of its past four games and seven of its past 11 as well. The Twins, meanwhile, defeated the White Sox 7-0 on Sunday and have now won two consecutive series and seven of their past 12 games.

On the season, the Tigers have gotten the best of this head-to-head matchup with eight wins in 13 games. Minnesota, however, is 4-3 when playing as the host in this season. On the mound in this game will be LHP Kyle Lobstein (3-7, 5.31 ERA, 28 K) for Detroit and RHP Tyler Duffey (2-1, 4.17 ERA, 30 K) for Minnesota.

The Tigers are 17-12 against the money line with an on base percentage of .310 or worse over their last 20 games this season. The Twins, meanwhile, are 8-1 against the money line in home games after batting .225 or worse over a 15-game span on the year.

SS Jose Iglesias (Finger) is out indefinitely for Detroit and Minnesota will be entering this contest at close to full strength.

The Tigers have not been playing well as of late and will now be sending the struggling Kyle Lobstein out to the mound for a meeting with the Twins. Lobstein has been lit up in his past two starts, pitching a total of 9.3 innings and allowing 15 hits and 11 earned runs. He has allowed three homers and walked four batters over the past two games and will need to settle in and deliver something close to a quality start if his team is going to win on Monday.

The last time he faced Minnesota, Lobstein allowed six earned runs on seven hits in just 2.1 innings of work. Probably the biggest reason that this Tigers team is struggling is that 3B Miguel Cabrera (.341, 17 HR, 68 RBI) has not been hitting well. Cabrera is just 4-for-31 in the past eight games and he has not picked up a single RBI in that span. It has been 16 games since he last hit a homer and he must break out of his slump if this team is going to start winning games.

Luckily for Detroit, OF J.D. Martinez (.285, 36 HR, 94 RBI) came through on Sunday. Martinez was 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI in the game. The Tigers will need him to produce at the plate if Cabrera can’t get himself going soon.

The Twins are playing very well recently and they’ll be sending Tyler Duffey to the mound on Monday. Duffey has pitched well for Minnesota over the past few weeks, allowing two earned runs in 6.2 innings of work in his last outing on Sep. 6. He struck out eight batters in that game and walked just one.

Over his past five starts, Duffey has pitched 30.1 innings and allowed just nine earned runs. He’ll need to keep it up against a dangerous Detroit lineup on Monday. Offensively, Minnesota was on fire on Sunday. The team racked up 15 hits and scored seven runs in its win over the White Sox. OF Torii Hunter (.238, 19 HR, 69 RBI) was the guy that came through for the Twins, going 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the game. Hunter now has four multi-hit games in his past six contests. He’ll be looking to keep that hot streak up on Monday.

1B Joe Mauer (.268, 8 HR, 60 RBI) and DH Miguel Sano (.275, 16 HR, 44 RBI) will also be counted on to drive in runs for this Twins team. Mauer is just 2-for-10 over the past three games and must snap out of his slump, as he is this team’s most consistent hitter. Sano, meanwhile, can really use a long ball in this one. He’s hit two in the past 10 games and is this team’s best source of power by far.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:44 PM

MLB Betting Cheat Sheet: Texas Showdown

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

Texas Showdown

The Rangers host the Astros in a four game set in Arlington beginning Monday, and there's only 1.5 games separating these two teams in the standings. Houston has not played well on the road of late, losing six of it's last nine away from Minute Maid Park. The Rangers send Cole Hamels to the hill in Game 1, and he's won five straight starts. His last start in Texas was an impressive performance, striking out 10 while allowing one run on two hits over eight innings in a win over the Orioles.

Pirates Plundering

Pittsburgh has won five of it's last six, and the Pirates are now hot on the heels of the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central. The Cardinals lead has been reduced to just 2.5 games with 20 games left to play. Pittsburgh will host the Cubs this week, and the Cubs are just 7-16 in their last 23 games at Pittsburgh. The Pirates have won 40 of their last 53 games at PNC Park.

Crush Davis

Orioles slugger Chris Davis has hit seven home runs in September, taking over the major league lead with a total of 42 for the season. Hot on his heels is former teammate Nelson Cruz, who has 41. Davis is batting .444 in September so far, and he could stay hot with as the Orioles host the Red Sox at Camden Yards this week. He's hit .340 with three home runs and 10 RBIs versus Boston this year.

Hitting Notes

*The New York Mets lead the major leagues in runs scored so far in September, and the team is batting .292 in 12 games so far this month. Yoenis Cespedes is swinging a hot bat, he's hitting .405 with six home runs and 16 RBIs over the past seven days.

*The San Francisco Giants crushed San Diego in a three game sweep at AT&T Park over the weekend, out-scoring the Padres 27-2. Buster Posey was 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs on Sunday, and he's hitting .432 in September.

Pitching Notes

*Felix Hernandez is tied with Dallas Keuchel for first in the American League with 17 wins so far. His next start comes at home against the Angels, and he's 3-0 with a 0.67 ERA in four starts versus LA this season.

*Dallas Keuchel will make his next start on the road in Texas, and he's struggled on the road this season. Keuchel who is 13-0 at home, is just 4-7 with a 3.13 ERA in 13 starts on the road.

Totals Streak

The Orioles took two of three from the Royals over the Weekend, and they hit a whopping 10 home runs in the series. Baltimore has seen the total go over in nine of it's last 12, while the Red Sox have trended over at a rate of 10-3-1 in it's last 14 road games. We could see more fireworks at Camden Yards this week.

Injury Notes

*Troy Tulowitzki suffered a broken scapula in New York over the weekend, and he's expected to miss at least two weeks. The Jays have acquired Darwin Barney from the Dodgers to help fill in at shortstop.

*Nate Eovaldi leads the Yankees in wins, and the Yankees will miss him as he's expected to be out for the remainder of the regular season with an elbow injury.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:48 PM

MLB MONEYLINE

MLB > (967) HOUSTON@ (968) TEXAS | 2015-09-14 20:05:00 - 2015-09-14 20:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 38 Wins and 23 Losses for the this season (+26.87 units)

MLB > (969) OAKLAND@ (970) CHI WHITE SOX | 2015-09-14 20:10:00 - 2015-09-14 20:10:00
Play AGAINST OAKLAND using money line in September games
The record is 13 Wins and 25 Losses for the last two seasons (-23.65 units)

MLB > (973) LA ANGELS@ (974) SEATTLE | 2015-09-14 22:10:00 - 2015-09-14 22:10:00
Play AGAINST SEATTLE using money line when playing on Monday
The record is 1 Wins and 8 Losses for the this season (-10.65 units)

MLB > (953) MIAMI@ (954) NY METS | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Play ON NY METS using money line after a win
The record is 32 Wins and 10 Losses for the this season (+18.65 units)

MLB > (965) KANSAS CITY@ (966) CLEVELAND | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY using money line against right-handed starters
The record is 58 Wins and 32 Losses for the this season (+21.65 units)

MLB > (971) DETROIT@ (972) MINNESOTA | 2015-09-14 20:10:00 - 2015-09-14 20:10:00
Play ON MINNESOTA using money line in games played on a grass field
The record is 72 Wins and 63 Losses for the this season (+25.05 units)

MLB > (957) COLORADO@ (958) LA DODGERS | 2015-09-14 22:10:00 - 2015-09-14 22:10:00
Play AGAINST COLORADO using money line in night games
The record is 29 Wins and 77 Losses for the last two seasons (-39.83 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:50 PM

MLB RUNLINE

MLB > (953) MIAMI@ (954) NY METS | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Play ON NY METS when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 49 Wins and 26 Losses for the last two seasons (+29.05 units)

MLB > (961) BOSTON@ (962) BALTIMORE | 2015-09-14 19:05:00 - 2015-09-14 19:05:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON when playing with a day off
The record is 3 Wins and 15 Losses for the this season (-15.15 units)

MLB > (967) HOUSTON@ (968) TEXAS | 2015-09-14 20:05:00 - 2015-09-14 20:05:00
Play ON HOUSTON when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 77 Wins and 40 Losses for the last two seasons (+36.25 units)

MLB > (951) WASHINGTON@ (952) PHILADELPHIA | 2015-09-14 19:05:00 - 2015-09-14 19:05:00
Play AGAINST WASHINGTON in road games
The record is 28 Wins and 43 Losses for the this season (-25.45 units)

MLB > (965) KANSAS CITY@ (966) CLEVELAND | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Play ON KANSAS CITY vs. right-handed starters
The record is 53 Wins and 37 Losses for the this season (+23.15 units)

MLB > (959) CINCINNATI@ (960) SAN FRANCISCO | 2015-09-14 22:15:00 - 2015-09-14 22:15:00
Play ON SAN FRANCISCO when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 49 Wins and 28 Losses for the last two seasons (+24.45 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 01:58 PM

MLB TOTALS

MLB > (961) BOSTON@ (962) BALTIMORE | 2015-09-14 19:05:00 - 2015-09-14 19:05:00
Play OVER BOSTON on the total when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 23 Overs and 7 Unders for the this season (+16.5 units)

MLB > (971) DETROIT@ (972) MINNESOTA | 2015-09-14 20:10:00 - 2015-09-14 20:10:00
Play OVER DETROIT on the total on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 23 Overs and 8 Unders for the this season (+15.25 units)

MLB > (957) COLORADO@ (958) LA DODGERS | 2015-09-14 22:10:00 - 2015-09-14 22:10:00
Play OVER LA DODGERS on the total when playing on Monday
The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders for the this season (+9.05 units)

MLB > (953) MIAMI@ (954) NY METS | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Play OVER NY METS on the total after 3 or more consecutive wins
The record is 22 Overs and 8 Unders for the this season (+13.9 units)

MLB > (955) SAN DIEGO@ (956) ARIZONA | 2015-09-14 21:40:00 - 2015-09-14 21:40:00
Play OVER SAN DIEGO on the total in games played on a grass field
The record is 84 Overs and 55 Unders for the this season (+27.9 units)

MLB > (965) KANSAS CITY@ (966) CLEVELAND | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the total against right-handed starters
The record is 30 Overs and 14 Unders for the this season (+15.2 units)

MLB > (951) WASHINGTON@ (952) PHILADELPHIA | 2015-09-14 19:05:00 - 2015-09-14 19:05:00
Play OVER PHILADELPHIA on the total against right-handed starters
The record is 64 Overs and 40 Unders for the this season (+22.35 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 02:01 PM

MLB TOP POWERLINES

MLB > (951) WASHINGTON @ (952) PHILADELPHIA | 2015-09-14 19:05:00 - 2015-09-14 19:05:00
Line: WASHINGTON BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON163
Edge On: WASHINGTON (7)

MLB > (961) BOSTON @ (962) BALTIMORE | 2015-09-14 19:05:00 - 2015-09-14 19:05:00
Line: BOSTON BTB PowerLine: BOSTON-119
Edge On: BOSTON (4)

MLB > (965) KANSAS CITY @ (966) CLEVELAND | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Line: KANSAS CITY BTB PowerLine: KANSAS CITY-116
Edge On: KANSAS CITY (9)

MLB > (953) MIAMI @ (954) NY METS | 2015-09-14 19:10:00 - 2015-09-14 19:10:00
Line: MIAMI BTB PowerLine: MIAMI-172
Edge On: MIAMI (18)

MLB > (967) HOUSTON @ (968) TEXAS | 2015-09-14 20:05:00 - 2015-09-14 20:05:00
Line: HOUSTON BTB PowerLine: HOUSTON110
Edge On: HOUSTON (26)

MLB > (969) OAKLAND @ (970) CHI WHITE SOX | 2015-09-14 20:10:00 - 2015-09-14 20:10:00
Line: OAKLAND BTB PowerLine: OAKLAND153
Edge On: OAKLAND (35)

MLB > (971) DETROIT @ (972) MINNESOTA | 2015-09-14 20:10:00 - 2015-09-14 20:10:00
Line: MINNESOTA-150 BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA-160
Edge On: MINNESOTA (10)

MLB > (955) SAN DIEGO @ (956) ARIZONA | 2015-09-14 21:40:00 - 2015-09-14 21:40:00
Line: SAN DIEGO BTB PowerLine: SAN DIEGO105
Edge On: SAN DIEGO (15)

MLB > (957) COLORADO @ (958) LA DODGERS | 2015-09-14 22:10:00 - 2015-09-14 22:10:00
Line: COLORADO BTB PowerLine: COLORADO-253
Edge On: COLORADO (47)

MLB > (973) LA ANGELS @ (974) SEATTLE | 2015-09-14 22:10:00 - 2015-09-14 22:10:00
Line: LA ANGELS BTB PowerLine: LA ANGELS137
Edge On: LA ANGELS (28)

MLB > (959) CINCINNATI @ (960) SAN FRANCISCO | 2015-09-14 22:15:00 - 2015-09-14 22:15:00
Line: SAN FRANCISCO-173 BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO-191
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO (18)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 02:02 PM

Colts WR Hilton likely out 1-2 weeks

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is day-to-day with a bruised knee.

The Colts are planning to be without their No. 1 receiver for their Week 2 Monday night game against the New York Jets.

"It looks like he may miss some time," head coach Chuck Pagano allowed Sunday night.

Colts owner Jim Irsay said Sunday that Hilton was diagnosed with a "really bad bruised" and the team would err on the side of caution for a few weeks.

Hilton's official status could change by the weekend if he responds to treatment.

Hilton signed a five-year, $65 million contract extension with the Colts before the start of the season. He led the team in 2014 with 82 receptions for 1,345 yards and seven touchdowns and had seven receptions for 88 yards Sunday in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis added veteran Andre Johnson as a free agent, but he was targeted 10 times and totaled four catches for 24 yards in his Colts' debut.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 02:04 PM

Report: Redskins to cut K Forbath

The Washington Redskins reportedly plan to release kicker Kai Forbath and sign Dustin Hopkins, who has yet to kick an NFL field goal.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Redskins will cut Forbath and sign Hopkins, formerly with the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills.

Forbath missed a 46-yard field goal in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He also made a 45-yarder in the game. Last season, he hit 24 of 27 field goals for the Redskins.

The Redskins drafted kicker Zach Hocker last year, then cut him at the end of the preseason. Hocker beat out Hopkins for the kicking job in New Orleans, and went 4-for-4 in his NFL debut Sunday.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-14-2015, 02:12 PM

Chance of rain at Levi's Stadium Monday night

There is a slight 17 percent chance of rain for the second game of the Monday Night Football doubleheader at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara California where the San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings.

There will also be a slight six mile per hour wind blowing towards the north end zone during the game, where the Niners are currently 2-point home dogs with a total sitting at 41.5.

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