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**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 07:18 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Some NFL trends to ponder with Week 2 approaching........
-- Under is 19-3-2 in Chiefs' last 24 home openers.
-- Carolina is 1-9-1 vs spread as a favorite in home openers.
-- Saints won last seven games against Tampa Bay, with three of last four by 3 or less points or in OT.
-- Over last decade, team that lost the Thursday night season opener is 3-6-1 vs spread m its Week 2 game.
-- Patriots are 21-2 in last 23 games vs Buffalo, 7-1 last eight games vs Rex Ryan
-- Arizona is 13-3-1 under Arians in games where spread was 3 or less points.

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

13) Rutgers suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games, fined him $50K for e-mailing a professor over a player's grade-- academic support members are people who are supposed to do stuff like that. Have fun recruiting after this mess.

12) I like ground-level NFL highlights, because it shows you how fast and violent a game it really is. You lose that with the normal TV view from above the field.

11) Rangers 14, Astros 3-- Texas routed Houston ace Dallas Keuchel in first inning and increased its AL West lead to 1.5 games. Astros caught a break when Minnesota lost in extra innings to Detroit- they still hold the second Wild Card spot.

10) Not sure if I mentioned this before, but Milwaukee Brewers brought up a career minor leaguer named Nevin Ashley this month, after he spent ten years in the minor leagues. Ashley turned 31 last month; he's played in 870 minor league games, hitting .263 in 2,905 minor league ABs. Two cool things about Mr Ashley:

a) He doubled in his first major league at-bat, after all those years of waiting.
b) His wife's name is Ashley.......which makes her Ashley Ashley.

9) Houston Texans switched QBs already, whcih makes their organization look just plain stupid. No way do you dump the starting QB after one lousy game.

8) Demarco Murray got $9M more in guaranteed money from the Eagles than what Dallas was offering him. At end of the day, money talks louder than any person can.

Side note on Cowboys: they spent $52M on their offense LY, $32M on defense.

7) Padres pitcher Josh Johnson is going to have his third Tommy John operation; I'm thinking no one has ever come back from three arm operations. Johnson is 31, we wish him well- he musn't mind the grueling rehab process he'll have to undergo. Again.

6) Patriots at Buffalo Sunday, in an interesting early season game. Big day in western New York; Syracuse grad Vanessa Williams will sing the national anthem, as Rex Ryan tries to beat his nemesis, Bill Belichick. Ryan has spent his entire head coaching career trying to find a way to stop Tom Brady. He's still trying.

5) Downtown Los Angeles got 2.39 inches of rain Tuesday, the most they've gotten in one day since March 20, 2011. Dodgers got their game in, too.

4) Read an interesting article today about how San Diego Padres made 30 personnel moves in 24 hours last December 18-19, increasing their payroll by $38M. As I type this, the Padres are 69-78; thats $38M down the freakin' drain. But hey, the guy who made the moves went to an Ivy League school, so he doesn't get fired. Oy.

3) Former Colts/Bills GM, Hall of Famer Bill Polian says a developmental, six-team spring football league would work, but only if the NFL paid for it and benefitted from it. All six teams in his league would be located in the southeast. Polian worked in the USFL 30 years ago, which failed because they tried to move to the fall.

A couple of notes on the Republican debate last night........
2) Very tough to be the moderator; you've got 11 people with very big egos up on the stage fighting for their political life- they all need as much airtime as they can get. Someone actually tracked how much each candidate spoke last night- Donald Trump spoke 27 times, the most. Carly Fiorina interrupted the most, six times.

1) My opinion is that debates are not the best way to choose who is going to lead our country. Being glib and/or telegenic shouldn't be requirements for the job. Of the 17 males running for President, all middle-aged men, none are bald. How? Why?

If you take any cross-section of 17 middle-aged men, the odds of coming up with zero bald guys are astronomic. Could be just me, but I sense a conspiracy here. :-)

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 07:19 AM

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

The South Alabama Jaguars will have traveled more than 3,860 miles over the past two weeks following Saturday's game in San Diego.

Letdown spot

For once, the Dallas Cowboys were on the winning side of bad clock management in their come-from-behind home win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Eli Manning bumbled the closing minutes of the game, leaving the door open for Tony Romo to march downfield and score a one-point victory. The Cowboys, high off that incredible win and missing an injured Dez Bryant, head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in Week 2.

Philadelphia looked terrible in the opening two frames against the Atlanta Falcons but started to get the chains moving in the second half. Chip Kelly will iron out the kinks before the home opener and scores a huge break with Bryant out (especially after Julio Jones torched the Eagles secondary for huge gains Monday). We could see the Cowboys coming in flat and unable to match the points the Eagles can put up.

Lookahead spot

Ottawa is enjoying a successful summer in its second year back in the CFL. The RedBlacks are 6-4 and in second place in the Eastern Division, taking back-to-back victories into Week 13’s road game in Saskatchewan. Ottawa defeated the Rough Riders on home turf at the end of August with a 35-13 victory as a 3-point favorite. But it could get caught looking past Saskatchewan this Saturday and to an important provincial rivalry next week.

The RedBlacks host the Toronto Argonauts in Week 14 for a crucial matchup. The Agros are 6-5 in the standings and are enjoying a bye this week after suffering three straight losses, including two in a row at the hands of the division-leading Ti-Cats. Both teams will be putting everything they have into that game, so we expect the RedBlacks to be a little distracted versus the Riders.

Schedule spot

The South Alabama Jaguars are stacking the frequent flyer miles in the opening weeks of the college football season. They went to Lincoln to play the Cornhuskers – a 1,028-mile trip – last weekend and found a pissed-off Nebraska team, coming off a last-second upset to BYU. Needless to say, USA was a punch bag for their Big Ten foes, losing 48-9 as a 27.5-point underdog.

The Jaguars take another long flight, traveling west to play San Diego State – a 1,931-mile jump – this Saturday. Books opened with USA as a 15-point road pup but that has since jumped to +17.5. When it’s all said and done, the Jaguars will have traveled more than 3,860 miles in the past two weeks. That’s the same distance it would take to drive from Washington D.C. to Costa Rica. Southern Alabama players will be longing for their own beds well before the whistle blows in Qualcomm Stadium Saturday night.

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 07:25 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 17

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
September 17, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 15.967
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 12.535
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-150); Over

Oakland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 907-908
September 17, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Nolin) 13.401
Chicago White Sox
(Quintana) 15.862
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-160); Over

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 909-910
September 17, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.932
Cleveland
(Kluber) 13.325
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+120); Under

Baltimore @ Tampa Bay

Game 911-912
September 17, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Tillman) 16.221
Tampa Bay
(Moore) 14.730
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-110); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 913-914
September 17, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCullers) 17.098
Texas
(Lewis) 13.993
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
10 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-110); Over

LA Angels @ Minnesota

Game 915-916
September 17, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 16.395
Minnesota
(Milone) 14.831
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-105); Over

Toronto @ Atlanta

Game 917-918
September 17, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 17.609
Atlanta
(Wisler) 14.158
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-220
8
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-220); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
September 17, 2015 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 17.515
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 14.684
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(+120); Over

Miami @ Washington

Game 903-904
September 17, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Cosart) 15.059
Washington
(Roark) 14.199
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+170); Over

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 07:27 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, September 17

National League
Cubs @ Pirates
Hendricks is 1-0, 3.09 in his last two starts (over 3-0 last three).

Morton is 1-1, 3.00 in his last two starts (under 4-1 last five).

Cubs are 7-4 in last 11 games with Pittsburgh; five of last seven series games stayed under total. Chicago games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11. Pirates won six of their last nine games (over 7-2).

Marlins @ Nationals
Cosart is 0-0, 0.93 in two starts since coming off the DL (under 2-0).

Roark is 0-2, 5.68 in his last three starts (over 5-2 in last seven).

Washington is 5-3 in its last eight games with Miami (under 4-1 in last five). Marlins won six of their last eight games (under 8-3 in last 11). Nationals won last four games, scoring 29 runs (under 4-2 in last six).

Cardinals @ Brewers
Lackey is 1-1, 2.63 in his last four starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Nelson is 1-3, 6.64 in his last four starts (over 5-0 last five).

St Louis won six of last seven games with Milwaukee; under is 5-3 last eight series games. Cardinals won last three games (over 6-3-1 in last ten). Brewers lost eight of last nine games (over 11-2 in last thirteen).

American League
A's @ White Sox
Nolin is 1-1, 3.09 in his first two starts for Oakland (under 2-0).

Quintana is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts (over 8-1 in his last nine).

Oakland lost seven of its last eight games with Chicago; over is 9-4 in last 13 series games. A's lost five of last seven games (over 9-4 in last 13). White Sox are 8-5 in last thirteen games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.

Royals @ Indians
Ventura is 4-1, 3.00 in his last five starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three.

Kluber is 0-1, 4.58 in his last three starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Indians are 7-6 in last 13 games with KC (under 5-3-1). Royals lost nine of last 12 games- four of their last six went over. Cleveland won seven of last ten games; six of last eight Indian games went over the total.

Orioles @ Rays
Tillamn is 0-4, 8.42 in his last five starts (over 3-0 last three).

Moore is 0-4, 10.07 in his last five starts.

Rays are 5-3 in last eight games with Baltimore; last three series games went over the total; Tampa Bay lost nine of last 13 games; under is 3-1 in last four. Orioles are 3-1 in last four games; five of their last six went over the total.

Astros @ Rangers
McCullers is 0-1, 2.88 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Lewis is 1-3, 6.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1-1).

Rangers won ten of last 12 games with Houston (over 5-2-1 last eight); Texas is 10-5 in last fifteen games overall-- under is 8-4-1 in their last 13 games. Astros lost seven of last nine games; over is 2-0-2 in their last four.

Angels @ Twins
Santiago is 1-0, 1.38 in his last two starts (under 3-1 last four).

Milone is 2-2, 5.48 in his last four starts (under 5-2-1 last eight).

Angels won nine of last ten games with Minnesota; over is 6-1-2 in last nine series games; Halos lost three of last four overall- under is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Twins are 2-3 in last five games; under is 4-2-2 in their last eight.

Interleague
Blue Jays @ Braves
Estrada is 1-1, 3.52 in his last four starts (under 6-3 in last nine).

Wisler is 0-5, 8.44 in his last five starts (over 6-2 in last eight).

Toronto lost four of last six games with Atlanta (over 7-3 in last ten). Blue Jays won four of last six games overall (over 7-3 in last ten). Braves lost five of last six games; over is 7-3-1 in their last eleven games.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Pitt-- Hendricks 16-12; Morton 13-7
Mia-Wsh-- Cosart 4-6; Roark 4-4
StL-Mil-- Lackey 15-14; Nelson 14-15

A's-Chi-- Nolin 1-1; Quintana 14-15 (5-0 last 5)
KC-Clev-- Ventura 13-11 (8-2 last 10); Kluber 11-18
Balt-TB-- Tillman 12-15 (1-6 last 7); Moore 2-6
Hst-Tex-- McCullers 8-10; Lewis 14-15
LA-Minn-- Santiago 14-14; Milone 11-9

Tor-Atl-- Estrada 14-10; Wisler 6-9 (0-6 last 6)

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Pitt-- Hendricks 7-28; Morton 9-20
Mia-Wsh-- Cosart 2-10; Roark 2-8
StL-Mil-- Lackey 8-29; Nelson 9-29

A's-Chi-- Nolin 0-2; Quintana 16-29
KC-Clev-- Ventura 6-24; Kluber 11-29
Balt-TB-- Tillman 5-27; Moore 4-8
Hst-Tex-- McCullers 5-18; Lewis 6-29
LA-Minn-- Santiago 8-28; Milone 4-20

Tor-Atl-- Estrada 11-24; Wisler 8-15

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 07:30 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 17

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. WASHINGTON
Miami is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Cleveland's last 18 games at home

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Toronto is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Toronto

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TAMPA BAY
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Milwaukee's last 25 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Angels are 6-19 SU in their last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels

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**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 07:30 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 17

Pirates' Morton getting it done at PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates righty Charlie Morton has been formidable in his home starts of late and bettors will get another chance to capitalize as he's expected to take the bump in the finale of a four-game set versus the Chicago Cubs Thursday afternoon.

Morton is 6-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 home starts this season and the Buccos have gone 8-2 in those starts.

Thursday's start will be his first versus the Cubbies this season.

Under bets trending in Reyburn's games

The Under has gone 5-0 in the last five ball games when umpire D.J. Reyburn is tasked with working home plate. That's exactly where he is slated to work in the Windy City when the Oakland A's visit the Chicago White Sox Thursday afternoon.

Over the course of those five games, there has been an average of 4.2 runs scored per game.

Reyburn has worked home plate in two of the White Sox' home games this season and the Under has cashed in both (May 10 versus Cincinnati, Aug. 16 versus the Chicago Cubs).

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 08:40 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 19

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CHICAGO CUBS (84 - 61) at PITTSBURGH (87 - 58) - 12:35 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 776-815 (-153.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1081-1201 (-207.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 690-781 (-192.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 87-58 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 61-39 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 50-24 (+17.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 50-24 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 28-8 (+17.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-2 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 87-58 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 70-44 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 59-31 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-28 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-11 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-61 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-33 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-61 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-27 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HENDRICKS is 27-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 27-13 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 29-37 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MORTON is 3-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-6 (+2.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MORTON is 3-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.7 units)

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MIAMI (63 - 83) at WASHINGTON (75 - 70) - 7:05 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 63-83 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 10-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MIAMI is 373-428 (+45.8 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 75-70 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 74-69 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-50 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-53 (-7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 8-7 (+3.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JARRED COSART vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COSART is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.657.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

TANNER ROARK vs. MIAMI since 1997
ROARK is 2-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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ST LOUIS (92 - 53) at MILWAUKEE (62 - 83) - 8:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 10-21 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LACKEY is 18-30 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 13-24 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 5-16 (-14.3 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)
ST LOUIS is 92-53 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-29 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 92-53 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-38 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 71-36 (+27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-83 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-41 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-83 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-65 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-50 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-19 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-4 (+4.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LACKEY is 4-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NELSON is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 8.44 and a WHIP of 1.594.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.6 units)

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OAKLAND (62 - 84) at CHI WHITE SOX (69 - 75) - 2:10 PM
SEAN NOLIN (L) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 62-84 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 69-84 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-27 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 54-58 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 60-79 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 14-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 35-48 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 23-37 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 27-33 (-21.7 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 44-65 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-39 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-26 (-15.1 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 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 5-1 (+4.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

SEAN NOLIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSE QUINTANA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
QUINTANA is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.538.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (85 - 60) at CLEVELAND (72 - 72) - 7:10 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 5-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 85-60 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-13 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-22 (+11.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 89-69 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 82-56 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 60-44 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 59-34 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-26 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 72-72 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-36 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-35 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 67-70 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-25 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-39 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KLUBER is 10-18 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 3-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 9-18 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 6-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 8-7 (+1.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VENTURA is 3-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 5-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.052.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (71 - 74) at TAMPA BAY (70 - 75) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 71-74 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-44 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-29 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-27 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 585-671 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 80-59 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 82-54 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 38-26 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 27-17 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 45-25 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 70-75 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-37 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-38 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-37 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-57 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 73-84 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 35-42 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 8-7 (+0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-9 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 9-10 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.7 units)

MATT MOORE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MOORE is 4-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.639.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 09:34 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 17

A's struggle when facing lefties on the road

The Oakland Athletics are one of the league's worst road teams this season, but it is even worse when they go up against left-handed starts away from home, going just 4-23 in their last 26 road games versus a southpaws.

Oakland backers are hoping they buck the trend Thursday afternoon when the A's visit the Chicago White Sox and scheduled starter, lefty Jose Quintana (3.53 ERA, 14-15 O/U).

The A's will counter with their own lefty, Sean Nolin (3.09 ERA, 0-2 O/U).Oakland already dropped the first game of the series to lefty John Danks on Monday. Today the the A's arre +153 road dogs.

Pitchers wind at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday

The pitchers in today's matchup between the Athletics and the White Sox in Chicago could be given a hand by mother nature with a strong pitchers wind in the forecast.

There will be a 14 mile per hour wind gusting in from right field all throughout the game. Otherwise it should be a clear day in Chicago.

The A's send lefty Sean Nolin (3.09 ERA, 0-2 O/U) to the mound to take on the Sox's lefty Jose Quintana (3.53 ERA, 14-15 O/U). The Pale Hose are currently -166 home favorites with a total at 8.5.

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 11:57 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 17

Orioles Tillman going through brutal stretch

Baltimore Orioles starter Chris Tillman is going through a stretch to forget, with the Orioles losing his last five starts.

During those five starts Tillman has pitched to a horrific 8.42 ERA and a WHIP of 1.60.

Tillman hopes he can shake off this funk when he and the Orioles start a four game series in Tampa Bay. The Rays counter with Matt Moore.

Baltimore is currently a very slight -106 favorite with a total sitting at 8.0.

Astros McCullers strugling on the road

The Houston Astros, who have fallen out of first place in the AL West, hand the Lance McCullers to stop the bleeding against the Texas Rangers Thursday. Unfortunately the game is in Texas and McCullers has struggled on the road this season.

McCullers is 1-5, with a 4.93 ERA in nine road starts this season, with the Astros losing his last eight road starts in a row. McCullers hasn't won on the road is May 23 in Detroit.

The Astros are currently slight +101 road dogs for tonight's matchup with the Rangers, who counter with Colby Lewis.

When Nationals are at home, over is cashing at high rate

The Washington Nationals season didn't go the way many imagined, but the one bright side, at least for bettors, is the rate they have been cashing overs at home.

In the Nats last 26 home games the over 19-4-3, including the last five in a row.

In those 26 games teams are scoring combined 10.11 runs per game with the Nationals doing the most damage, scoring 5.73 runs per game over that stretch.

Over bettors hope the trend continues when the Nats open a home series with the lowly Miami Marlins Thursday. Tanner Roark (4.38 ERA, 5-3 O/U) gets the start for the Nats, while Jared Cosart (4.58 ERA, 4-5 O/U) goes for the Marlins. The total is currently 8.0.

Royals happy to see Guccione behind home plate

The Kansas City Royals have a tough matchup Thursday night against Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber, but can take solace in the fact umpire Chirs Guccione will be the man calling balls and strikes.

The Royals are 6-0 in the last six games that Guccione has been the man behind home plate. Road teams are also 16-13 in the games he has officiated this season.

The Royals, currently +118 road dogs, will counter by sending Yordano Ventura to the mound.

Braves struggling when facing right-handers at home

The Atlanta Braves have lost six straight games when facing a right-handed starter at home and most of the games haven't been close.

The Braves have been outscored 56-18 in those six games, with the over going 4-2 in that stretch.

Atlanta has another tough task Thursday when they host the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Marco Estrada. The Braves will counter with Matt Wisler. To make matters worse for Braves backers, Atlanta is 0-6 in Wisler's last six starts.

The Braves are currently +190 home dogs wit a total of 8.0.

**Udog** · 09-17-2015, 11:59 AM

MLB

Thursday, September 17

Angels Santiago getting roughed up on the road

Los Angeles Angels starter Hector Santiago just hasn't been having much success away from Angels Stadium, with the Angels going 0-5 in his last five road starts.

Santiago is pitching to a very bad 7.40 ERA and has just 19 strikeouts to 11 walks in those five starts.

Santiago will try to end his road woes when he takes the mound Thursday in Minnesota. The Twins, currently -127 favorites, send Tommy Milone to the mound.

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