Monday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 5/16

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Trends and Indexes

Monday, May 16

Good Luck on day #137 of 2016!

NOTE:
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Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Some college football pointspreads for this fall, from the South Point casino:

-- Oct 15: Alabama (-3.5) @ Tennessee

-- Oct 20: BYU @ Boie State (-11.5)

-- Oct 29: Clemson (-1) @ Florida State

-- Nov 5: TCU @ Baylor (-7.5)

-- Nov 12: Stanford @ Oregon (-1.5)

-- Nov 26: Michigan @ Ohio State (-6.5)

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend......

13) Raptors 116, Heat 89-- Toronto is in NBA's Final Four for first time.

12) I've always wondered what the story was behind Russell Wilson transferring from NC State to Wisconsin, before his senior year, and the Wolfpack seemingly not caring if he left or not. Now Russell Wilson says coach Tom O'Brien basically fired him and told him he had no future in football. Curious to see what O'Brin has to say.

11) A's 7, Rays 6-- Danny Valencia homered three times, including the game-winner in the 9th inning, as Oakland salvaged a lousy road trip by going 2-1 in St Pete.

10) 15 baseball games Sunday; game-winning run scored in 7th inning or later in 11 of the 15 games. Pretty good day at the ballpark.

9) Rangers 7, Blue Jays 6-- Big-league brawl in this game, an offshoot of the tensions between these clubs in last year's playoffs. This was an actual fight, not the normal pushing/pulling baseball scuffle. Umps worked hard to keep the peace.

Matt Bush drilled Jose Bautista right before the brawl started; Bautista was smart enough not to go after Bush, who recently spent 3.5 years in jail. Don't want to be picking fights with guys who have done hard time.

8) Tom Dolan came up with a great stat Sunday: Lenny Dykstra had 81 HRs in 4,552 regular season career ABs. 10 HRs in 112 postseason ABs. That is a HR every 56.2 ABs in regular season games, one every 11.2 in postseason games.

7) Red Sox have scored in first inning in 12 of their 22 home games.

6) Rockies 4, Mets 3-- New Yorkers get swept in Denver.

5) Odd timing by MLB announcing Jose Reyes' suspension with New York media is in Denver for the weekend; then the Bronx Bombers brought up catching prospect Gary Sanchez the same day. There aren't many coincidences in this world........could the Bombers be interested in acquiring Reyes?

4) Why run differential is an overrated stat: Phillies are 22-16, but 14-3 in one-run games; they've got a -30 run differential but would be in the playoffs if they started today (they don't). They're maxing out on the talent they have, but wins are the only stat that truly matters and Philly has a lot of them.

3) Red Sox have scored 229 runs, 50 more than any other AL team.

2) If the baseball playoffs started today:
AL: Orioles-White Sox-Rangers. Wild Card: Boston-Seattle
NL: Nationals-Cubs-Giants. Wild Card: Phillies-Mets

1) Heading back from vacation this weekend on the Jersey shore; a tremendous place, lot of good places to eat, lot of good people, made some new friends. Walking on the beach is highly underrated.

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, May 16


Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
May 16, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Conley) 16.651
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 14.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-120); Under

Boston @ Kansas City

Game 955-956
May 16, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Prcello) 14.077
Kansas City
(Ventura) 15.481
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+100); Over

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 957-958
May 16, 2016 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 15.817
Toronto
(Happ) 14.360
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+115); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 959-960
May 16, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Berrios) 13.435
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 17.374
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-170); Under

Texas @ Oakland

Game 961-962
May 16, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hlland) 12.735
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.312
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-110); Over

Cincinnati @ Cleveland

Game 963-964
May 16, 2016 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 14.627
Cleveland
(Andrsn) 13.519
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+130); Over

NY Yankees @ Arizona

Game 965-966
May 16, 2016 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Green) 17.404
Arizona
(Ray) 16.294
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+100); Over

LA Angels @ LA Dodgers

Game 967-968
May 16, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shmker) 13.817
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 16.943
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-190); Under

Atlanta @ Pittsburgh

Game 751-752
May 16, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 13.400
Pittsburgh
(Niese) 15.261
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-180
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-180); Under

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 16

National League games
Braves @ Pirates
Perez is 1-0, 3.54 in four starts, three of which went over.

Niese is 0-2, 7.56 in his last three starts; five of his seven starts went over.

Pirates lost eight of last 12 games (over 8-3-1). Atlanta lost eight of its last 10 games; five of its last six gaes stayed under.

Marlins @ Phillies
Conley is 2-1, 2.16 in his last three starts (over 3-2-2).

Eickhoff is 0-4, 5.97 in his last five starts; his last three starts stayed under.

Miami is 14-6 in its last 20 games; over is 10-3-1 in their last 13 road games. Phillies won six of their last eight games- five of their last six home games stayed under.

American League games
Red Sox @ Royals
Porcello is 6-1, 3.11 so far this season; four of his last six starts stayed under.

Ventura is 1-2, 8.36 in his last three starts (under 4-3).

Boston won seven of its last eight games; its last seven games went over. Royals are 4-7 in their last 11 games; their last three games stayed under.

Rays @ Jays
Smyly is 0-2, 5.63 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.

Happ is 5-0, 1.91 in his last six starts (over 3-3-1).

Tampa Bay lost five of its last six games; four of its last five stayed under. Blue Jays lost three of last four games (over 3-1).

Twins @ Tigers
Berrios is 1-1, 6.28 in three starts; he lasted less than six innings in all three. .

Zimmerman is 5-2, 1.88 in seven starts, five of which stayed under.

Minnesota is 4-16 on the road, but won last two; over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Detroit lost 11 of last 13 games; seven of its last nine went over.

Rangers @ A's
Holland allowed 16 runs in five IP in his last two starts (over 3-1-1 in last five).

Manaea is 0-1, 11.37 in his first three MLB starts (over 3-0).

Texas won eight of last nine games; seven of its last eight games went over. A's lost 10 of last 12 games; six of their last seven games went over.

Interleague
Reds @ Indians
Lamb is 0-0, 1.80 in two starts this year (under 1-0-1).

Anderson is 0-3, 7.56 in five starts, four of which went over.

Reds lost five of their last seven games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five. Indians lost three of last four games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Bronx @ Diamondbacks
Green is making first MLB start; he was 2-3, 1.22 in seven AAA starts this year.

Ray is 0-2, 6.95 in his last four starts (under 5-2).

Bronx is 7-3 in its last ten games; six of its last seven games went over. Arizona lost its last five games, all by 1 or 2 runs; its last four games stayed under the total.

Angels @ Dodgers
Shoemaker is 0-4, 12.06 in his last four starts (under 3-1-1 in last five).

Maeda is 0-2, 5.09 in his last three starts (under 4-2-1).

Angels won their last three games; three of their last four games went over. Dodgers won three of last four games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten.

Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Atl-Pitt-- Perez 3-1; Niese 5-2
Mia-Phil-- Conley 4-3; Eickhoff 2-5

Bos-KC-- Porcello 6-1; Ventura 5-2
TB-Tor-- Smyly 3-4; Happ 5-2
Minn-Det-- Berrios 1-2; Zimmerman 5-2
Tex-A's-- Holland 4-3; Manaea 1-2

Cin-Clev-- Lamb 0-2; Anderson 0-5
NY-Az-- Green 0-0; Ray 2-5
LAA-LA-- Shoemaker 1-5; Maeda 3-4

Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Atl-Pitt-- Perez 1-4; Niese 1-7
Mia-Phil-- Conley 2-7; Eickhoff 3-7

Bos-KC-- Porcello 2-7; Ventura 3-7
TB-Tor-- Smyly 0-7; Happ 2-7
Minn-Det-- Berrios 0-3; Zimmerman 1-6
Tex-A's-- Holland 2-7; Manaea 1-3

Cin-Clev-- Lamb 2-2; Anderson 3-5
NY-Az-- Green 0-0; Ray 0-7
LAA-LA-- Shoemaker 3-6; Maeda 0-7

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MLB

Monday, May 16

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Trend Report
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6:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CLEVELAND
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. KANSAS CITY
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PITTSBURGH
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Pittsburgh's last 21 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota

9:40 PM
NY YANKEES vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Arizona is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Dodgers's last 21 games at home


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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, May 16

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ATLANTA (9 - 27) at PITTSBURGH (19 - 17) - 7:05 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 155-205 (-45.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 153-202 (-45.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 117-82 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 117-82 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 145-101 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-64 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 72-43 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PEREZ is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JON NIESE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NIESE is 9-6 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 12-10 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+2.0 units)

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MIAMI (20 - 17) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 16) - 7:05 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-23 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 12-7 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 12-7 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 9-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MIAMI is 48-41 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CONLEY is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. MIAMI since 1997
EICKHOFF is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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BOSTON (24 - 14) at KANSAS CITY (18 - 19) - 7:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 152-169 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 124-91 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-37 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 120-85 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 159-120 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 87-61 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 104-78 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PORCELLO is 68-35 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 113-159 (-49.2 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
VENTURA is 2-10 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

RICK PORCELLO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PORCELLO is 8-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 12-8 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-12. (-8.1 units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. BOSTON since 1997
VENTURA is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.673.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (16 - 19) at TORONTO (19 - 20) - 7:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 173-186 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 96-108 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 600-688 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 (+0.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. TORONTO since 1997
SMYLY is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 0.607.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HAPP is 2-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.6 units)

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MINNESOTA (10 - 26) at DETROIT (16 - 21) - 7:10 PM
JOSE BERRIOS (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-26 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 5-16 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 4-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-26 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-16 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 326-336 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 51-37 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-57 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-52 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 209-222 (-56.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
DETROIT is 43-52 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 47-51 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 31-41 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 78-85 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JOSE BERRIOS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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TEXAS (22 - 16) at OAKLAND (16 - 22) - 10:05 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 22-16 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 44-29 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 55-46 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 25-17 (+16.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 42-40 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-13 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 17-10 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 41-36 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-50 (+23.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 84-116 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-18 (-14.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-58 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-29 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-30 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-108 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 53-72 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-36 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-24 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-60 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HOLLAND is 5-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 9-4 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.9 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (15 - 22) at CLEVELAND (17 - 17) - 6:10 PM
JOHN LAMB (L) vs. CODY ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 78-121 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 33-63 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 3-17 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 78-121 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-90 (-29.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 30-48 (-18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 98-97 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 48-49 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 91-94 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-38 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JOHN LAMB vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CODY ANDERSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (16 - 20) at ARIZONA (17 - 23) - 9:40 PM
CHAD GREEN (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 55-32 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 559-509 (-72.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
RAY is 11-25 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 11-25 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 4-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHAD GREEN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ROBBIE RAY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (16 - 21) at LA DODGERS (20 - 18) - 10:10 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 9-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 796-782 (+64.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 671-663 (+56.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 568-550 (+50.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 114-73 (+35.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SHOEMAKER is 18-8 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 114-91 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 111-89 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 82-72 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Halos heating up before Battle of L.A.

The longest active win streak in the American League is three games and that belongs to the Loa Angeles Angels after they swept the Mariners over the weekend.

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Beasts of the East

Excluding the hideous Atlanta Braves, the other four teams in the National League East all have winning records and are separated by just 2.5 games. These four will match up in a pair of series this week with Philadelphia hosting Miami (starting Monday) and the Mets hosting Washington (starting Tuesday).

Who would have guessed that the Phillies would have a better record than the Mets at this point? I talked about the Phils last week and two more one-run victories this weekend improves their record to 14-3 in such games. That’s how they have one more win overall than the reigning Senior Circuit champs despite being 67-runs worse in terms of scoring differential. I repeat – the Phillies winning ways will not continue.

Home not so sweet

Arizona just suffered the embarrassing fate of being swept in a four-game series at home (all losses by two runs or less to the Giants). Ironically, the Diamondbacks had swept a four-game set in San Francisco earlier this year. But this note is about the Diamondbacks and their awful 5-16 home record (Only Atlanta is worse at 2-17).

The last time this team won at Chase Field was April 28. This week sees them welcome in a Yankees team that has now won its last three series and is 7-3 its last 10 games overall. It will be the first Interleague series of the season for both teams.

City of Angels (or Dodgers)?

The longest active win streak in the American League is three games and that belongs to the Angels after they swept the Mariners over the weekend. But it’s going to be a tough assignment for the Halos having to head across town to Chavez Ravine to face Kenta Maeda and Clayton Kershaw on Monday and Tuesday. One benefit for Monday is that the Dodgers will be coming off the Sunday Night game. Will that be enough for the road team, however?

Hitting notes

- For the first time all season, the Minnesota Twins have won a road series (took two of three over the weekend in Cleveland). But that’s no thanks to a couple of struggling hitters in the lineup. Joe Mauer went 0-for-4 Sunday and is now 6-for-37 (.162) his last 11 games. Then there’s Brian Dozier, who was given the day off yesterday because he’s batting only .218 for the season. Don’t be surprised if skipper Paul Molitor continues to employ some unique lineups moving forward.

- Minnesota will be in Detroit this week. The Tigers are coming off a 2-5 road trip, but have the top two hitters in the American League in their lineup: Victor Martinez (.352) and Nick Castellanos (.344). When the Tigers swept the Twins earlier this year, those two combined to go 15 of 24 at the plate.

Pitching Notes

- While Cleveland can’t seem to win much when Corey Kluber pitches (2-6 team start record), they have yet to win at all in Cody Anderson’s five starts. That’s all on the pitcher though as Anderson has a 7.56 ERA and 1.799 WHIP. He has allowed 19 runs in his last four starts, never making it through the sixth inning. Anderson starts against Cincinnati at home Monday.

- Another Monday starter to beware of is Oakland’s Sean Manaea. To say his three starts have not gone well would be putting it mildly. He’s allowed 16 runs in 12 2-3 innings with half of those coming in a disastrous outing last Tuesday which spanned only 2 2-3 innings. Manaea has allowed at least one home run in every start and has an 11.37 ERA and 2.052. Texas has to be chomping at the bit to face him.

Total trend

There has been no easier bet over the past week than betting Boston Over the total. The Red Sox’s last seven games have all gone that way with the club scoring an incredible 73 runs themselves. Up next for the BoSox is Kansas City, which just faced the lowest-scoring team in all of baseball (Atlanta) and saw all three games stay Under the total.

Injury Notes

* The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Cameron Maybin from the 15-day DL in time for Monday's game against the Twins. He has missed the entire season thus far after suffering a non-displaced fracture of his left wrist.

* A's catcher Stephen Vogt is nursing a left thumb injury and is questionable to play Monday against the Rangers.

* Rangers' second baseman Rougned Odor, Jays' third baseman Josh Donaldson, Jays' outfielder Jose Bautista, and Jays relief pitcher Jesse Chavez are all listed as questionable Monday due to the threat of possible suspension. All four were central figures in Sunday's massive (but awesome) brawl in Texas.

* Ryan Braun of the Brewers has missed the last two games due to a sore right wrist and is questionable to suit up Tuesday against the Cubs.

Monday's Weather Report

* There is a 90 percent chance of thunderstorms in Kansas City when the Royal and Red Sox will be attempting to kick off their series at Kauffman Stadium. There is also expected to be a stiff 10 mph breeze blowing in from right field. The total is currently set at 7.5.

* The wind is going to be blowing straight out to right field (15 mph) at Progressive Field in Cleveland where the Indians will be hosting the Cincinnati Reds. The total is currently set at 8.5.

* They're looking at about a 30 percent chance of rain in Detroit this evening where the Tigers will be hosting the road-hot Minnesota Twins. There will also be a 15 mph wind blowing from right field to left field. The total for tonight is set at 8.5.