Sunday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 7/31

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, July 31

Good Luck on day #213 of 2016!

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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

— Nationals traded for Pirate closer Mark Melancon, demoted Jonathan Papelbon, which should go over well.

— Thought of Day: “The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. Its about what you’re made of.”

— Samuel L Jackson didn’t get his first movie role until he was 46– it is never too late.

— Neil Clark Warren is stepping down as CEO of EHarmony, the matchmaking company.

— In 1996, a California woman won $1.3M in the lottery and tried to divorce her husband without telling him about her good fortune. That, um…….didn’t work too well.

— Zach Johnson is the 11th golfer to go over $40M in career earnings. Get your kid out on the driving range!!!!

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind

13) Cubs manager Joe Maddon is going to have to figure out the best way to utilize closer Aroldis Chapman, especially since he had the best record in baseball while Hector Rondon was his closer. Athletes can be sensitive; a situation just like helped to unravel the Nationals’ season LY.

Maddon put Chapman in the game for a 4-out save Saturday, showing very little faith in now-setup man Rondon. Chapman blew the save; Chicago still leads NL Central by 6.5 games.

12) Maddon and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville both do TV commercials for a Chicago liquor store; just seems unusual.

11) Cubs won Jake Arrieta’s first ten starts this season; they’re 3-8 in his last 11 starts.

10) Pittsburgh’s rookie pitcher Steven Brault went to D-2 Regis College, because he is a talented singer and Regis has a Vocal Performance major.

9) San Diego Padres went 25 games in a row with a home run; the game before and the game after the streak were both shutouts against Cincinnati, a team with only three shutouts all season.

8) Eduardo Nunez was an All-Star for the Twins earlier this month, then got dealt to the Giants; how often does an All-Star get traded after the All-Star break?

7) Colorado Rockies are now 52-52; they’ve already got 55 quality starts, compared to 54 all of last season.

6) Marlins traded for starting pitchers Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea this week; Rea left his first Miami start in the 4th inning with a sore elbow. Oy.

5) A’s put Rich Hill on the DL with blister issues, but he can come off the DL Tuesday; question is, will he still be on the A’s when he comes off the DL? Toronto is said to be interested. The trading deadline is Monday afternoon.

4) Giants started the season 17-18, then ripped off a 40-15 run that put them atop the NL West, but now San Francisco is 3-11 in its last 14 games and struggling mightily.

3) Last four times the Oklahoma Sooners were a preseason top 5 team in college football, they finished that season outside the top 15.

2) Padres traded Matt Kemp to Atlanta, eating around $11M in salary, then immediately cut the guy they got from the Braves, Hector Olivera, who comes off his domestic violence suspension next week. San Diego hosted the All-Star Game then dismantled its team. I’m sure season ticket holders are thrilled.

1– So the geniuses who schedule Presidential debates put the first two debates opposite NFL games; a Saints-Falcons game and a Giants-Packers tilt. This is just plain dumb– put the debates on Tuesday/Wednesday, when there is nothing else good on TV.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, July 31

National League
Cardinals @ Marlins
Martinez is 3-0, 2.30 in his last three starts; under is 7-0-1 in his last eight. Cardinals are 6-2 in his road starts.
Cashner makes his Miami debut here; he was 1-0, 2.55 in his last three starts for San Diego. Three of his last four starts went over.
Cardinals won six of last eight road games; six of their last eight games went over. Miami is 5-6 in its last 11 games; their last four games went over.

Rockies @ Mets
Bettis is 3-0, 2.77 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Colorado is 6-5 when he starts on the road.
Syndergaard is 0-2, 3.78 in his last three starts (under 3-0); Mets are 6-4 in his home starts.
Colorado won nine of its last nine games; under is 10-3-2 in their last 15 games. Mets lost eight of last nine home games; under is 8-3-1 in last dozen games at Citi Field.

Phillies @ Braves
Eickhoff is 0-3, 6.56 in his last four starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13. Phillies won three of his last four road starts.
Kelly allowed three runs in five IP (85 PT) in his first ’16 start.
Phillies lost five of last eight games; three of their last four games went over. Atlanta is 5-10 in its last 15 games; eight of last 12 games at Turner Field went over the total.

Pirates @ Brewers
Liriano is 1-2, 6.43 in his last four starts; five of his last seven went over. Pirates are 4-4 in his road outings.
Garza is 0-4, 8.89 in his last five starts; over is 3-1-2 in his last six starts.
Pirates lost five of last six road games (over 4-2 in last six overall). Brewers won six of last eight games; under is 10-4-1 in last 15 games at Miller Park.

Diamondbacks @ Dodgers
Corbin is 0-3, 10.24 in his last four starts; his last six starts went over. Arizona is 6-4 in his road starts.
Norris is 3-1, 4.28 in five starts for the Dodgers; three of his last four went over.
Arizona lost eight of last 12 games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven. Dodgers won four of last six games; under is 14-4 in their last 18 home games.

Nationals @ Giants
Gonzalez is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three starts; five of his last seven went over. Washington lost five of his last six road starts.
Cain is 1-1, 9.53 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over. Giants won his last three home starts.
Nationals are 9-6 in last 15 games; seven of their last eight road games stayed under. San Francisco lost 11 of last 14 games, seven of last eight Giant home games stayed under the total.

Reds @ Padres
Bailey is making his first ’16 start; he is 58-51, 4.19 in 168 major league starts. He was 1-3, 5.14 in eight minor league rehab starts leading up to this.
Clemens is 1-1, 6.19 in three starts this season (under 2-1).
Reds won eight of last 12 games; their last three games stayed under. San Diego lost eight of last 12 games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

American League
Orioles @ Blue Jays
Tillman is 4-1, 2.73 in his last five starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six. Baltimore is 5-3 when he starts on the road.
Sanchez is 5-0, 1.72 in his last seven starts; his last six stayed under. Toronto won six of his last seven home starts.
Orioles lost last five games, 16 of their last 18 games stayed under the total- last two went over. Toronto won five of its last six games; its last four went over.

New York @ Rays
Pineda is 2-0, 0.69 in his last two starts; his last six stayed under the total. Bronx is 3-5 in his road starts.
Snell is 1-1, 1.93 in his last three starts; six of his last eight stayed under.
New York lost its last three games (under 10-2 in last 12). Tampa Bay won its last three games (under 6-1 in last seven).

A’s @ Indians
Gray is 2-3, 6.52 in his last five starts; over is 5-0-2 in his last seven. Oakland is 3-6 in his road starts.
Kluber is 1-0, 1.64 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went over– He is 3-0, 0.39 in his last three home starts.
A’s won five of last eight games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. Cleveland won three of last four games (under 5-1-1 in last seven).

Astros @ Tigers
Keuchel is 2-1, 2.45 in his last five starts; his last four stayed under the total. Astros are 4-7 in his road starts.
Pelfrey is 1-2, 6.00 in his last four starts; his last five home starts went over. Detroit won five of his last six home starts.
Astros lost four of last five games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten. Detroit won its last five games; under is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

White Sox @ Twins
Rodon was 0-3, 5.19 in his last six starts before going on DL; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Sox lost six of his seven road starts.
Santana is 1-2, 2.16 in his last six starts, all of which stayed under. Minnesota lost eight of his ten home starts.
Chicago is 5-6 in its last 11 games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Minnesota lost four of last six games; under is 6-2-1 in Twins’ last nine home games.

Royals @ Rangers
Gee is 1-3, 9.17 in his last four starts, which all went over the total.
Harrell was 2-2, 3.99 in five starts for Atlanta (over 2-2-1). This is his Texas debut.
Kansas City lost nine of last ten games; under is 13-4-1 in their last 18 road games. Texas won six of last eight games; over is 10-5 in last 15 Texas home games.

Red Sox @ Angels
Wright is 4-0, 6.98 in his last five starts; Boston scored 42 runs in those five games. Three of his last four starts went over. Boston is 5-4 in his road starts.
Skaggs shut the Royals out for seven innings (88 PT) in his first start since 2014.
Red Sox lost seven of last nine games; last seven Boston road games stayed under total. Angels won eight of last nine home games; last three Halo games stayed under.

Interleague
Mariners @ Cubs
Hernandez is 1-0, 6.39 in two starts since coming off the DL, allowing three first-inning runs in both games. Under is 8-3-1 in his starts this season. Seattle won his last three road starts.
Matusz is making his first ’16 start; he is 27-41, 4.85 in 279 big league games (68 starts); his last major league start was in 2012 for the Orioles.
Seattle lost three of their last five games; four of their last six went over. Cubs won six of last ten games, under is 11-2-2 in Cubs’ last 15 games.

Teams’ record when this pitcher starts
StL-Mia– Martinez 10-9; Cashner 0-0/7-9
Col-NY– Bettis 13-8; Syndergaard 12-7
Phil-Atl– Eickhoff 9-12; Kelly 0-1
Pitt-Mil– Liriano 9-11; Garza 2-6
Wsh-SF– Gonzalez 8-12; Cain 5-8
Az-LA– Corbin 7-14; Norris 3-2/5-5
Cin-SD– Bailey 0-0; Clemens 0-1/1-1
Balt-Tor– Tillman 18-4; Sanchez 13-7
NY-TB– Pineda 10-10; Snell 2-6
A’s-Clev– Gray 7-12; Kluber 9-11
Hst-Det– Keuchel 9-12; Pelfrey 9-11
Chi-Min– Rodon 5-11; Santana 4-15
KC-Tex– Gee 2-4; Harrell 0-0/3-2
Bos-LAA– Wright 12-8; Skaggs 1-0
Sea-Cubs– Hernandez 7-5; Matusz 0-0

Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Stl-Mia– Martinez 1-19; Cashner 5-15
Col-NY– Bettis 6-21; Syndergaard 4-19
Phil-Atl– Eickhoff 6-21; Kelly 0-1
Pitt-Mil– Liriano 4-20; Garza 4-8
Wsh-SF– Gonzalez 6-20 (6 of last 9); Cain 2-13
Az-LA– Corbin 10-21; Norris 3-15
Cin-SD– Bailey 0-0; Clemens 0-3
Balt-Tor– Tillman 7-22; Sanchez 4-20
NY-TB– Pineda 8-20; Snell 3-8
A’s-Clev– Gray 4-19; Kluber 5-20
Hst-Det– Keuchel 4-21; Pelfrey 9-20
Chi-Min– Rodon 5-16; Santana 6-19
KC-Tex– Gee 3-6; Harrell 1-5
Bos-LAA– Wright 6-20; Skaggs 0-1
Sea-Cubs– Hernandez 2-12; Matusz 0-0

Umpires
StL-Mia– Under is 8-4 in last 12 Reyburn games.
Col-NY– Six of last eight Kellogg games stayed under.
Phil-Atl– Over is 3-1-1 in last five Marquez games.
Pitt-Mil– Five of last seven Winters games stayed under.
Wsh-SF– Six of last eight Joyce games stayed under.
Az-LA– Three of last four Tichenor games went over.
Cin-SD– Seven of last eight DeJesus games went over.
Blt-Tor– Favorites won five of last six O’Nora games.
NY-TB– Underdogs won four of last seven Nelson games.
A’s-Clev– Seven of last nine Wendelstedt games stayed under.
Hst-Det– Underdogs are 8-5 in last thirteen Nauert games.
Chi-Min– Favorites won seven of last eight Johnson games.
KC-Tex– 11 of last 14 Hoberg games stayed under.
Bos-LAA– Five of last seven Morales stayed under.
Sea-Chi– Under is 7-4 in last 11 Iassogna games.

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MLB

Sunday, July 31

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore

1:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
NY Mets are 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Mets's last 18 games

1:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 12 of NY Yankees's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 15 games
Tampa Bay is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

1:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home

1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. DETROIT
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit's last 19 games
Detroit is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Houston

1:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MIAMI
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

1:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

2:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

3:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games at home
Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

3:35 PM
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing Boston

4:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Washington

4:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 5-18 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 18-5 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

4:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SAN DIEGO
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home

8:08 PM
SEATTLE vs. CHI CUBS
Seattle is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Seattle is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Seattle


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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 31


NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
July 31, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 14.755
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 17.339
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-105); Under

Oakland @ Cleveland

Game 969-970
July 31, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Gray) 16.987
Cleveland
(Kluber) 13.944
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+160); Under

Houston @ Detroit

Game 971-972
July 31, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 18.264
Detroit
(Pelfrey) 14.627
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-160); Over

St. Louis @ Miami

Game 951-952
July 31, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 14.141
Miami
(Cashner) 17.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+100); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 973-974
July 31, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 15.808
Minnesota
(Santana) 13.017
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-115); Over

Colorado @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
July 31, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Bettis) 17.201
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 13.655
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-200
7
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+170); Under

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 975-976
July 31, 2016 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Gee) 12.747
Texas
(Harrell) 14.384
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-135
10
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-135); Under

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
July 31, 2016 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhff) 15.333
Atlanta
(DeLaCruz) 11.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-135); Over

Boston @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
July 31, 2016 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Wright) 17.362
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 13.864
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-120); Under

Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
July 31, 2016 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 16.524
Milwaukee
(Garza) 13.617
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-135); Over

Seattle @ Chicago Cubs

Game 979-980
July 31, 2016 @ 8:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hrnandez) 16.882
Chicago Cubs
(Matusz) 13.901
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-165
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+145); N/A

Washington @ San Francisco

Game 959-960
July 31, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 16.750
San Francisco
(Cain) 12.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-125); Under

Arizona @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
July 31, 2016 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 14.957
LA Dodgers
(Norris) 16.898
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-200); Under

Cincinnati @ San Diego

Game 963-964
July 31, 2016 @ 4:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.260
San Diego
(Clemens) 17.138
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 31, 2016 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Tillman) 15.931
Toronto
(Sanchez) 14.357
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+150); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 31

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ST LOUIS (56 - 48) at MIAMI (56 - 48) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 379-438 (+41.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 158-112 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-18 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-18 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-12 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARTINEZ is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASHNER is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.14 and a WHIP of 0.803.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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COLORADO (52 - 52) at NY METS (53 - 50) - 1:10 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 226-298 (-77.9 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
NY METS are 82-54 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-52 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 27-28 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 48-42 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-52 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 95-98 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BETTIS is 25-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BETTIS is 25-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BETTIS is 8-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 53-50 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 53-50 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 28-34 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-0 (+7.8 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. NY METS since 1997
BETTIS is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (48 - 58) at ATLANTA (36 - 68) - 1:35 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. JOEL DE LA CRUZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-4 (+2.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. ATLANTA since 1997
EICKHOFF is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.73 and a WHIP of 1.115.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

JOEL DE LA CRUZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DE LA CRUZ is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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PITTSBURGH (52 - 50) at MILWAUKEE (46 - 56) - 2:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 53-65 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-14 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 150-115 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-14 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 150-115 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 10-20 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-4 (+1.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LIRIANO is 7-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.336.
His team's record is 9-7 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.0 units)

MATT GARZA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GARZA is 2-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.573.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (61 - 43) at SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 44) - 4:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 144-122 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 143-121 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 108-94 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-61 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 94-64 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-13 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-59 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 760-756 (+41.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 3-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

MATT CAIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CAIN is 5-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 9-6 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (-0.1 units)

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ARIZONA (43 - 61) at LA DODGERS (58 - 46) - 4:10 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 43-61 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-60 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 29-46 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 75-107 (-30.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 71-130 (-44.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-65 (-32.4 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.
NORRIS is 32-24 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 53-40 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 21-8 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 53-40 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 66-67 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 152-119 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 55-44 (-3.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-27 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-6 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CORBIN is 3-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.55 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.2 units)

BUD NORRIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NORRIS is 1-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 11.52 and a WHIP of 2.280.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (41 - 62) at SAN DIEGO (45 - 59) - 4:40 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. PAUL CLEMENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 104-161 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 31-54 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-34 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 104-161 (-43.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 81-118 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 30-43 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 408-368 (+57.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
BAILEY is 18-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 26-53 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-2 (+2.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BAILEY is 5-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.185.
His team's record is 7-1 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

PAUL CLEMENS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (58 - 45) at TORONTO (59 - 45) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 53-78 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-40 (-17.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-57 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-47 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 203-329 (-102.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
TORONTO is 73-38 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-45 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-19 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 108-98 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-47 (+17.6 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.
TILLMAN is 18-4 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 11-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 25-15 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 19-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 10-0 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 22-12 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 32-21 (+21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-5 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-10 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.43 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 8-14 (-7.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-1.4 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.40 and a WHIP of 2.013.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (52 - 51) at TAMPA BAY (41 - 61) - 1:10 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 5-15 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 36-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PINEDA is 11-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 41-61 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-30 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-32 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-51 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-30 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 24-30 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-48 (-24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-35 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-4 (-0.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PINEDA is 2-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.288.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.7 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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OAKLAND (47 - 57) at CLEVELAND (59 - 42) - 1:10 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 115-151 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-59 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 110-143 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-34 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 14-39 (-21.6 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 3 seasons.
GRAY is 5-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 33-12 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
GRAY is 12-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 5-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
KLUBER is 20-32 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KLUBER is 19-30 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GRAY is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KLUBER is 0-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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HOUSTON (55 - 48) at DETROIT (56 - 48) - 1:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 58-77 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-48 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 54-44 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-45 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 33-23 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 32-26 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 107-110 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
KEUCHEL is 3-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 0.988.
His team's record is 4-0 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PELFREY is 3-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.559.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (51 - 53) at MINNESOTA (39 - 64) - 2:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-2 (+6.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

CARLOS RODON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RODON is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 6-9 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 9-11 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-12. (-7.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (49 - 54) at TEXAS (61 - 44) - 3:05 PM
DILLON GEE (R) vs. LUCAS HARRELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 2-13 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 7-18 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-32 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 13-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 9-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 8-22 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 61-44 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 33-17 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 67-59 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-41 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 47-30 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 36-24 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 155-126 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-32 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
GEE is 31-23 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GEE is 30-23 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
GEE is 18-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 26-49 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

DILLON GEE vs. TEXAS since 1997
GEE is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUCAS HARRELL vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HARRELL is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.631.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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BOSTON (56 - 46) at LA ANGELS (47 - 57) - 3:35 PM
STEVEN WRIGHT (R) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 134-130 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-90 (-27.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-40 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 119-117 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 493-455 (-69.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 129-111 (+30.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 48-28 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WRIGHT is 2-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.61 and a WHIP of 1.531.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (52 - 50) at CHICAGO CUBS (62 - 41) - 8:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. BRIAN MATUSZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 128-136 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 4-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SEATTLE is 120-132 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-54 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-73 (-31.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 113-103 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 14-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1550-1664 (-275.0 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 828-777 (-165.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-14 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1493-1577 (-249.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 255-249 (-62.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1135-1237 (-212.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 171-212 (-58.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-1 (+1.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MATUSZ is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.705.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MLB

Sunday, July 31


UNDER 13-3 Yanks last 16 & 6-0 in Pineda's last 6. UNDER 6-1 Rays last 7 vs AL East & 4-0 in Snell's last 4. T:7


Astros have never lost a Dallas Keuchel start vs Tigers (Team W-L 4-0). 2.22 ERA in 4 starts. HOU -145 DET +125


Indians acquire bullpen stud Andrew Miller from Yankees. CLE current favorites in AL, 4th in World Series futures

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MLB

Sunday, July 31

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Sunday Night Baseball betting preview and odds: Mariners at Cubs
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Hernandez hasn’t been his normal dominant self in two starts since returning from the disabled list, allowing nine runs and 19 hits over 12 2/3 innings.

Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs (A: -120, H: +100, Total: 8.0)

The Chicago Cubs already have turned one Baltimore bust into an elite pitcher, and they hope for another solid return from left-hander Brian Matusz. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 draft, Matusz is scheduled to make a spot start for the Cubs – his first in the majors since 2012 – in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

After posting a 1.93 ERA in two starts at Triple-A Iowa, Matusz hopes to follow in the footsteps of reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta – another reclamation project who blossomed with the Cubs after a disappointing tenure in Baltimore. The Mariners spoiled Arrieta’s start Saturday, handing him the loss when newly-acquired closer Aroldis Chapman was unable to nail down a four-out save. Matusz draws a tough assignment for his return to the majors as he faces Seattle ace Felix Hernandez, who makes his third start since a stint of nearly two months on the disabled list. Hernandez hopes to keep the Cubs’ offense quiet after they managed only three hits in Saturday’s 4-1 loss -- a day after routing the Mariners 12-1.

TV: 8:08 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: The line for this one is late waking up on Sunday morning. The totals are always delayed in games played at Wrigley Field, but even the moneyline was late being released today. The first line we've seen hit the board is showing the Cubs at -120 and the total at 8.0. Check out the complete line history here.

WEATHER REPORT: Partly cloudy skies are expected this evening on the North Side of Chicago with temperatures in the low 80's. Although temperatures will be seasonal, the humidity will be uncomfortable at 70-80 percent. There is a slight chance of showers (10 percent) and a light 5 mph breeze blowing in from center field.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (5-4, 3.45 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Brian Matusz (0-0, 12.00)

Hernandez hasn’t been his normal dominant self in two starts since returning from the disabled list, allowing nine runs and 19 hits over 12 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old did earn the win last time out, though, despite giving up four runs and nine hits over six frames at Pittsburgh. Hernandez’s only start against the Cubs came in 2010, when he allowed two runs on five hits and struck out eight in nine innings but didn’t get a decision in a 13-inning Cubs win.

Matusz struggled out of the bullpen for Baltimore before being released, allowing at least one run in four of his seven outings. The 29-year-old’s last big-league outing came against the Mariners, who tagged him for four runs and five hits in 1 2/3 innings on May 17. Matusz has made 13 appearances (one start) against Seattle, posting a 3.20 ERA without a decision.

TRENDS:

* Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
* Mariners are 4-1 in Hernandez' last 5 interleague starts.
* Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Under is 8-1 in Hernandez' last 9 starts vs. National League Central.
* Under is 24-6-1 in Cubs' last 31 home games.
* Home team is 7-0 in Iassogna's last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.

CONSENSUS: At the time of publication of this preview there was no consensus data for this one. The line was late being released but click on the link to get the most up-to-date data as the day goes on.


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August good month/bad month pitchers

After starting the season as a reliever, Kansas City left-hander Danny Duffy was forced back into the rotation based on need and he has responded.

With the MLB trading deadline officially closing, and the NFL preseason whetting our pigskin palates, the month of August sets the table for the stretch run of the baseball season. Which pitchers can we count on to satisfy our tastes, and which ones figure to sour our stomachs? Take a look below.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of August. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in August, winning 33% percent or less of their team-start efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each April over the last three years. And for your convenience alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure rate either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.

I’ll be back next month with September’s Good Month Pitchers. Until then, as legendary singer and songwriter Neil Diamond would say, enjoy the hot August nights.

Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s August list.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Arrieta, Jake • 10-5 (6-3 A)

After being Clayton Kershaw-like for nearly 12 months, the Cubs starter has "regressed" back to just being among the best starters in baseball. Arrieta has a nearly 3-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio and only allows a base hit 70 percent of the time in innings pitched this season, among the finest in the majors.

Duffy, Danny • 11-4 (6-1 H)

After starting the season as a reliever, the Kansas City left-hander was forced back into the rotation based on need and he has responded. Since June, after a pair of starts, Duffy has put up an ERA of just over 3.00 and opposing batters have just a .289 on-base percentage against him.

*Gallardo, Yovani • 9-4 (5-2 A)

Not close to the same pitcher he used to be with Milwaukee, with ERA so far this season approaching almost two runs higher than career average (5.37 vs. 3.73). The lost velocity is to blame and secondary pitches have less bite. For Baltimore to win AL East, Gallardo has to find some of his old magic.

Greinke, Zack • 10-5 (5-2 H)

After being on the shelf with oblique injury since late June, Greinke is close to returning for Arizona if no reoccurrence were to take place after a rehab start or two this month. After pathetic start to season, the D-Backs prized starter has cut ERA by 2 1/2 runs and is close to career norms in all major categories. Elite starter.

*Hamels, Cole • 12-6 (8-4 H)

Having typical Hamels season, with low numbers across the board. In bigger picture, underrated high level hurler who has not been getting acclaim after Phillies fall, but has been ace with Texas. As usual, left-handed batters have no chance with .176 batting average and .287 slugging percentage.

*Iwakuma, Hisashi • 12-5 (7-1 A)

Not having normal season for Seattle, with hits allowed much higher than usual for Iwakuma. However, has won four of five starts and the Mariners are 10-3 when the righty has toed the rubber since May 20. With Felix Hernandez back, this pair could lead Seattle charge to postseason.

Milone, Tom • 7-3 (4-1 A)

Milone starts for bad Minnesota club and is inconsistent as ever. Of his 74 hits allowed in only 59 2/3 innings, 11 have gone the yard. Maybe he can keep the ball down and spot his pitches better like previous August’s.

*Sanchez, Anibal • 9-3 (5-1 H)

With decreased velocity and no action on breaking pitches, Sanchez ERA has been six or higher almost all season. Not sure if he can respond this month, with opponents having BA over .300 and owning a WHIP of 1.64.

*Strasburg, Stephen • 13-3 (8-1 H)

Only July 21st, Strasburg suffered first loss of entire season after 13 consecutive wins. Though the fastball is no longer in upper 90's all the time, the breaking pitches disappear from batter's view and he's been exceptional. If Strasburg has true to form month, he will have real shot at 20 wins in 2016.

Teheran, Julio • 11-5 (7-2 H)

Suffered lat strain in late July and has been a victim of no run support from bad Braves club with 2.81 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and opposing batters at only .205 batting average. Note: Teheran’s record also represents his MLB career team start mark during the month of August.

Weaver, Jered • 12-5 (7-3 A)

Shell of his former self at 33. Never a hard thrower, Weaver's fastball only occasionally makes the upper 80's these days and his once dominating changeup is a pitch batter's wait on now with lack of variance of speed of pitches. Will blend good and really awful performances these days.

*Zimmermann, Jordan • 12-6 (8-3 H)

On July 24th had excellent rehab start and will be rejoining Detroit this month. After sensational start with Tigers, Zimmermann was tagged for at least five runs in four of his last five outings. Detroit needs the Zimmermann they had early in the season to have chance to catch Cleveland in AL Central.


BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

Gray, Sonny • 5-11 (0-7 A)

Given Gray's troubles this month, his woes of all season are very likely to continue. Gray simply has been more hittable the entire season, permitting those with bats to hit almost 50 points higher than normal batting average permitted of .233. Note: Gray’s record also represents his MLB career team start mark during the month of August.

*Hellickson, Jeremy • 4-11 (2-9 A)

Back of the rotation starter, Hellickson has largely performed better than expected for Philadelphia and as this article went live, he was rumored to be traded. His KW ratio is significantly higher at 4 to 1 compared to 3 to 1 for his career. Will he be able to maintain the rest of season?

Kazmir, Scott • 5-11 (1-7 A)

The Dodgers port-sider has 9-4 record, but his 4.41 ERA is still above career average of 3.98. Durability has been issue all season, with too many starts around five innings for what is supposed to be Los Angeles No. 2 or 3 starter.

Koehler, Tom • 4-13 (0-10 A)

Above average arm but always up or down and unless he pulls a Rich Hill, at 30 is not likely to change. An 8-8 record, 4.18 ERA and WHIP of 1.46, is about what we have come to expect from Mr. Koehler. Note: Koehler’s record also represents his MLB career team start mark during the month of August.

*Miley, Wade • 5-11 (1-6 A)

Overrated lefty who does not miss many bats and fails to come anywhere close to averaging punch-out an inning. Strictly an innings-eater and provides nothing more than 50-50 chance to win.

Miller, Shelby • 5-11 (2-8 H)

Demoted to Triple-A in July after disastrous campaign. Miller hopes to regain confidence and repair mechanics that are really out of whack and return to Arizona yet this season.

Samardzija, Jeff • 5-13 (3-8 H)

After appearing as the No.3 starter San Francisco wanted for two months, Smards has returned to same old serviceable pitcher of the past and seen his ERA climb from 2.84 to present 4.30 heading into this month.