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**StarDust Bum** · 08-22-2016, 11:35 AM

MLB BETTING TRENDS

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9:40 pm 8/22/2016
(955) ATLANTA @(956) ARIZONA
Play AGAINST ARIZONA using the money line in All games in home games.
The record is 21 Wins and 40 Losses this season (-25.45 units)
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(959) BOSTON @(960) TAMPA BAY
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The record is 20 Wins and 40 Losses this season (-22.6 units)
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**StarDust Bum** · 08-22-2016, 11:40 AM

8/21 - Sunday's Results: 8 - 10 - 0.09

July's Totals: 176- 174 + 37.42 50.28 %
August Totals: 150 - 143 + 30.04 51.19 %

Season's Overall Record : 496 - 475 + 99.22 51.08%

Big Winners Yesterday......Atlanta + 162, Colorado + 152, LAA + 125, Milw + 152

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

LAD at CIN 12:35 PM

CIN +130

U 8.5

**StarDust Bum** · 08-22-2016, 06:10 PM

MLB betting cheat sheet and odds: A Giant Problem for the Dodgers

The two teams to beat in the National League West go toe-to-toe this week as the San Francisco Giants visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal three-game set beginning Tuesday.

Our MLB cheat sheet breaks down the best MLB betting notes so you can handicap every series like a pro this week, including a pivotal series in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants.

Trends Collide

Recent history isn’t offering much help to bettors Monday as David Price leads the Boston Red Sox into the opener of a four-game series with his former club, the Tampa Bay Rays. Price has been a sensational Over play of late, with each of his last four starts exceeding the total. But that run will be put to the test Monday, as he has seen six of his last starts against American League East foes play to the Under. That said, counterpart Blake Snell has gone Over in five of his last seven home starts.

A Giant Problem for the Dodgers

The two teams to beat in the National League West go toe-to-toe this week as the San Francisco Giants visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal three-game set beginning Tuesday. This series takes on a completely different complexion with the absence of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, who remains on the shelf with a herniated disc in his back. Los Angeles has won each of his three starts versus the Giants this season, but has dropped six of seven meetings when Kershaw hasn’t started.

Hanging in There

The Miami Marlins are doing their best to remain in the National League playoff race without their premier slugger. Giancarlo Stanton is still out of the lineup as the Marlins kick off a three-game interleague series with the visiting Kansas City Royals, but Miami has held its own, going 5-3 while winning 307 units since since Stanton was sidelined with a groin injury. And Marlins president of baseball operations believes Stanton will return to the lineup at some point prior to the end of the regular season.

Hitting Stats

* Good luck to the San Diego Padres this week, who are tasked with slowing down Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant. The 24-year-old had 14 hits in 29 at-bats last week, swatting three home runs and driving in 11 while pushing his average above the .300 mark for the first time since May 5.

* A little time off appears to have done Bryce Harper some good. The Washington Nationals star has been sensational since missing five games earlier in the month, hitting a pair of homers and driving in 11 runs in his past eight games. The Nats are 5-3 SU and 6-2 O/U in that span.

Pitching Stats

* Chris Archer will look to climb out of the money cellar Tuesday night as he leads the Rays against the visiting Red Sox. It has been a nightmare season for Archer, who was fifth in Cy Young voting last season but is 7-16 with a 4.18 ERA and a league-worst -$1,228 in 26 starts.

* Looking for an early-week parlay? Consider taking Washington’s Stephen Strasburg and the Over as he and the Nationals square off against the rival Baltimore Orioles. The Strasburg-Over play has succeeded in 13 of his 23 starts this season, though he has dropped three in a row.

Totals Trend

The St. Louis Cardinals continued their run as one of the league’s top road Over plays Sunday with a 9-0 drubbing of the host Philadelphia Phillies. That wrapped up a 6-3 O/U road trip for the Cardinals while improving them to 37-22-3 O/U away from St. Louis for the season.

Monday's Weather Report

The weather looks perfect in all Major League cities who are hosting games Monday, with the exception of Phoenix who are expecting some thunderstorms this evening - but Chase Field has a roof so it won't matter.

Mother Nature will not be impacting any MLB games today.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-22-2016, 06:15 PM

MONDAY EVENING BEST BETS:

WAS at BAL 07:05 PM

BAL -176

U 9.5

HOU at PIT 07:05 PM

HOU +139

O 7.5

BOS at TB 07:10 PM

BOS -157

O 7.5

COL at MIL 07:20 PM

COL -106

O 9.0

ATL at ARI 09:40 PM

ATL +116

CLE at OAK 10:05 PM

CLE -173

CHC at SD 10:10 PM

SD +204

U 8.0

NYY at SEA 10:10 PM

NYY -114

U 8.0

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:08 PM

Baseball Capsules
August 23, 2016

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) David Price limited his old team to two hits in eight scoreless innings, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night to move into a tie for first place in the AL East.

Price (12-8) walked two, struck out eight and didn't allow a runner past first base while extending Tampa Bay's scoring drought against Boston to 25 innings dating to a series at Fenway Park before the All-Star break. Evan Longoria stopped the streak with a two-run homer off Matt Barnes in the ninth.

Blake Snell (4-6) allowed two runs and needed 94 pitches to get through 3 2/3 innings.

The victory was the ninth in 11 games for the Red Sox and lifted them into a tie with Toronto, which was idle Monday.

ORIOLES 4, NATIONALS 3

BALTIMORE (AP) - Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 38th home run, Jonathan Schoop also went deep and Baltimore won a matchup between neighboring contenders.

Rookie Dylan Bundy (7-4) pitched six innings of three-hit ball for the Orioles, who had lost five of their previous six games - all at home. The victory lifted Baltimore within two games of first-place Toronto and Boston in the AL East.

Zach Britton worked a perfect ninth for his 38th save. The left-hander has not allowed an earned run in 43 games since May 5.

The Orioles did all their scoring against A.J. Cole (0-1) in his season debut. Cole was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace scheduled starter Stephen Strasburg, who was placed on the 15-day disabled.

DODGERS 18, REDS 9

CINCINNATI (AP) - Adrian Gonzalez hit three of the Dodgers' seven homers - driving in a career-high eight runs - and rookie Corey Seager had a noteworthy homer as well.

The NL West leaders enjoyed their biggest home run splurge in 10 years. They've won 10 of their last 12 games against Cincinnati.

Gonzalez started it with a three-run shot in the first inning off Homer Bailey (2-2), who had his worst showing since returning from Tommy John surgery. The first baseman also had a solo shot in the fifth, when the Dodgers connected four times overall.

Gonzalez's three-run shot in the seventh tied his career high for homers.

Joey Votto singled home a run off reliever Jesse Chavez (1-0), one of his four RBIs.

INDIANS 1, ATHLETICS 0

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Carlos Carrasco and Andrew Miller combined on a four-hitter, Carlos Santana homered in the eighth inning and Cleveland beat Oakland.

Carrasco (9-6) was masterful while limiting the A's to four hits over eight innings. The right-hander had nine strikeouts, retired the side in order five times and allowed only one runner to reach second base.

Miller struck out the side in the ninth for his 11th save.

Neither team did much offensively until Santana's one-out home run off reliever Ryan Dull (5-4), his 27th of the season.

CUBS 5, PADRES 1

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jason Heyward all homered to back Jon Lester's strong outing for Chicago.

Bryant's solo shot in the fifth inning was his 32nd of the year, tying him with Colorado's Nolan Arenado for the National League lead.

Lester (14-4) limited the Padres to a run and five hits in six innings. He struck out eight and walked two in winning for the 10th time in his last 11 decisions.

Edwin Jackson (3-4) gave up five runs and seven hits in five innings.

MARINERS 7, YANKEES 5

SEATTLE (AP) - Mike Zunino and Kyle Seager each hit a three-run homer and Nelson Cruz added a solo shot as Seattle rallied to beat New York.

The Yankees got two homers apiece from rookie catcher Gary Sanchez and Starlin Castro, but three of them were solo shots.

Zunino, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on July 20, answered in the bottom half with his ninth home run - off Anthony Swarzak (1-2) - to put Seattle ahead 6-5.

Nick Vincent (3-3) retired all three batters he faced, and rookie Edwin Diaz survived a shaky ninth for his 10th save in 10 chances.

ASTROS 3, PIRATES 1

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Doug Fister pitched seven scoreless innings of three-hit ball, Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Houston beat Pittsburgh.

Hernandez connected off fellow rookie Jameson Taillon (3-3) in the fifth inning after A.J. Reed's leadoff walk.

Alex Bregman, another Astros rookie, hit his fourth homer in the ninth inning off Neftali Feliz.

Fister struck out six, walked one and retired 11 of the first 12 batters.

Ken Giles got his fourth save despite allowing David Freese's RBI single in the ninth.

DIAMONDBACKS 9, BRAVES 8

PHOENIX (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo homer in the ninth inning to lift Arizona over Atlanta.

Goldschmidt hit his 19th homer off John Gant (1-3) deep into the left-field seats to lead off the inning, helping Arizona overcome a five-run deficit and a two-homer night from Freddie Freeman.

Freeman hit a solo homer off Enrique Burgos (1-1) to tie it in the ninth.

BREWERS 4, ROCKIES 2

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Chris Carter homered and Jimmy Nelson won for the first time in seven starts.

Nelson (7-13) gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings.

Carter's solo homer to left in the third, his 30th of the season, off Chad Bettis (10-7) extended Milwaukee's lead to 4-1.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:14 PM

Monday's Sports in Brief
August 23, 2016

OLYMPICS

Ryan Lochte lost three major sponsors when swimsuit company Speedo USA, clothing giant Ralph Lauren and skin-care firm Syneron-Candela announced in quick succession they were dumping the swimmer over a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics that he initially described as an armed robbery.

Speedo USA also said it would donate $50,000 of Lochte's fee to Save The Children to benefit needy youngsters in Brazil.

Initially, Lochte said he and three swimming teammates were robbed after their taxi was pulled over by armed men posing as police the night after the swimming competition ended in Rio de Janeiro.

He has since apologized for embellishing his version of events.

The financial costs of losing Speedo and Ralph Lauren are likely to be only the first sanctions that await Lochte, whose night of partying ended up tarnishing the reputation of the American team and dominating news away from the stadiums and arenas in the final days of the Rio Games that closed Sunday night.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) None of Venezuela's 87 Olympic athletes won gold this year, but they're getting another prize - new homes from the government.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that all the country's participants in the Olympics will get free housing upon their return from Rio de Janeiro. The apartments are part of the government housing program that is a cornerstone of the country's socialist revolution.

Maduro says this way the athletes will feel the love of their country.

Venezuela won three medals at the Rio Olympics: silver in the triple jump, bronze in boxing and bronze in BMX cycling.

MMA

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Conor McGregor has received a medical suspension of up to six months following his five-round victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 202.

McGregor outpointed Diaz in a bloody, tiring slugfest Saturday and came out with issues in his foot and ankle, including a possible fracture, and also said after the fight that his shin was sore from landing so many kicks. He hobbled into his post-fight press conference on crutches and needed assistance walking out.

The medical suspensions aren't uncommon. McGregor can have his waived if he is cleared by an orthopedic doctor. Otherwise, he's unable to train with contact until Oct. 5 and is suspended from fighting until Oct. 20, when he can be re-evaluated.

Diaz came out of the fight with his face bloodied and swollen but was only issued a 30-day suspension.

McGregor and Diaz both called for a third match between the pair, though UFC has insisted that McGregor first drop down to defend his featherweight title.

BASEBALL

NEW YORK (AP) - Dwight Gooden has denied Darryl Strawberry's accusation that he is ''a complete junkie-addict,'' saying his former teammate is just taking it personally that Gooden couldn't make a scheduled public appearance with Strawberry last week.

Strawberry told the New York Daily News that Gooden skipped an event organized by radio station WFAN and he worried Gooden has been using cocaine. Strawberry told the newspaper that Gooden's son called him to beg him to help his father before he dies, adding that ''the condition Doc is in, it's bad.''

Gooden says in a statement that he hasn't done cocaine in years. He apologized for Strawberry's ''inability to show more character and strength,'' saying ''he obviously was never there for me.'' Gooden claims he has always supported Strawberry, ''during his best and worst days.''

Gooden and Strawberry won back-to-back Rookie of the Year awards for the New York Mets in 1983 and `84. Drug abuse cut short both of their careers.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Athletics fined Billy Butler and Danny Valencia after they were involved in a clubhouse fight last week that led to Butler being placed on the seven-day concussion list.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Butler and Valencia began fighting over comments Butler made to an equipment representative prior to a game Friday at the Chicago White Sox. During the exchange, Valencia hit Butler in the temple before teammates stepped in to end the altercation.

Butler sat out the series in Chicago with headaches and nausea.

A's general manager David Forst said Oakland - among the worst teams in the American League - would not suspend the players.

FOOTBALL

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Former USC and Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich has been arrested after being found naked with marijuana and possibly methamphetamine in a stranger's backyard in Southern California.

Irvine Police Cmdr. Mike Hallinan said that Marinovich was arrested Friday night after a call saying a naked man was on a hiking trail near homes. The officers found him in a backyard holding a brown bag containing marijuana and a substance that appeared to be meth but police are awaiting lab results.

The 47-year-old Marinovich was a star quarterback at USC and the Raiders' first-round draft pick in 1991, but drug problems drove him from the NFL after two seasons and he has had repeated run-ins with the law over drugs in the decades since.

Contact information for Marinovich or an attorney who could comment for him could not immediately be found.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:17 PM

Armadillo:Tuesday's six-pack

— Conor MacGregor has a broken bone in his foot/ankle and could be out of UFC for as much as six months.

— Josh Reddick is hitting .152 for the Dodgers; this week he jammed a finger while ordering room service in the hotel. Seriously.

— Of the 29 major league GMs (Miami’s GM job is listed as vacant), 11 went to Ivy League schools as undergraduates.

— Four other GMs went to MIT, Amherst or Wesleyan.

— Arizona’s Dave Stewart is only current GM who didn’t go to college.

— Indy CB Vontae Davis has ligament damage in his ankle, might miss the first month of the season. Colts signed Antonio Cromartie to help take his place.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but…….

13) Kind of ironic that Gregg Popovich is the new US Olympic basketball coach; nucleus of the Spurs’ team that made him rich/famous (Duncan-Parker-Ginobili) wasn’t born in this country. San Antonio usually has eight or nine foreigners on its 15-man roster.

12) Tommy John made his MLB debut in 1963; his last game was in 1989. He had elbow surgery and missed the ’75 season, that surgery is now known as “Tommy John surgery”. Here are John’s career stats, before and after the surgery:

Before: 12 years: 124-106, one All-Star team.
After: 14 years: 164-125, three All-Star teams.

Someone needs to get that surgeon into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

11) Mariners blew a 6-3 lead in ninth inning Sunday; stuff like that is why some baseball bettors I talk to in Las Vegas prefer betting the first five innings option, as opposed to the whole game. Takes bullpens out of the equation; the fewer things in the equation, the better for the bettor.

10) Bad day for NL East pitchers named Steve; Stephen Strasburg and Steven Matz both went on the DL Monday with sore arms.

9) Chris Spielman does Lions’ preseason games on TV; it is impossible to listen to him and not learn good stuff about football. He is VERY SERIOUS about football– he is smart and good natured and should be higher in the TV analysts’ hierarchy.

8) D-League will be up to 22 teams this season; only eight more to go until it becomes a full-fledged AAA league for the NBA.

7) It is unfathomable to me that QBs get to the NFL (Jared Goff, for one) who have never taken a snap from center or ran a huddle in high school or college. College teams who do huddle should use that in their recruiting pitch to young QBs.

6) Cincinnati Reds’ relievers have allowed a home run to the first batter they’ve faced 24 times this year, most since the ’07 Rays (25). Maybe if their ballpark wasn’t such a bandbox, they would have more successful pitchers. Same with Philly-Baltimore-Bronx-Houston.

5) Adrian Gonzalez hit three homers against the Reds’ awful pitchers Monday; one of them was a glorified pop-up that landed in the first row in the leftfield bleachers.

People made fun of the generic “cookie-cutter” ballparks of the 70’s, but they didn’t yield cheap homers and help ruin pitching staffs, except for the hideous artificial turf they had.

4) Monday was first day of school at University of New Mexico; too bad their computer system went down and the school bookstore couldn’t sell books, because the computers were down. Oy.

3) One of Stephen Curry’s used mouthpieces went for $3,190 in one of those memorabilia auctions. Seriously….$3,190.

2) Carl Erskine was at the Dodgers-Reds game Monday; he is 89 years old now, was 122-78 in 12 big league seasons for the Dodgers, mostly in Brooklyn. He started the Dodgers’ first game in LA in 1958 in the Coliseum (where USC/Rams play now). Mr Erskine seems sharp as a tack; was good to hear from him yesterday.

1– Sports Illustrated must be having money problems; they let veteran football writer Don Banks go, after 16 years with the magazine. Banks is an excellent writer; how he gets let go is baffling. Someone will be very smart and hire Banks to write for them.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:35 PM

MLB

Tuesday, August 23

CHC 5 SD 1
Cubs are now 19-6 in Jon Lester's starts in 2016 & have covered -1.5 in 14 of the 19 wins.

CLE 1 OAK 0
UNDER is now 7-1 in Carrasco's last 8 road starts, 13-3 in A's last 16 overall, & 8-0-1 in last 9 meetings.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:36 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, August 23

National League
Mets @ Cardinals
Niese is 1-4, 8.15 in his last six starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine.

Garcia is 3-0, 3.00 in his last three starts; his last three home starts stayed under. Cardinals are 5-7 in his home starts.

Mets are 7-11 in last 18 games, 2-7 in last nine road series openers. Six of last seven New York games went over the total. St Louis won six of last seven games, won their last four home series openers. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Rockies @ Brewers
Gray is 0-2, 14.25 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Colorado lost five of his last six road starts.

Anderson 3-0, 2.86 in his last five starts; he left his last start in first inning with a quad injury. His last five starts stayed under. Brewers won his last three home starts.

Rockies won four of last six games; six of last eight Colorado road games went over. Milwaukee lost six of last eight games; four of last five Brewer games went over the total.

Braves @ Diamondbacks
Whalen is 1-2, 6.55 in four starts this year (over 3-1).

Bradley is 0-2, 11.00 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Arizona is 3-5 in his home starts.

Braves lost eight of last nine games; 10 of last 11 Atlanta games went over. Arizona is 5-7 in last 12 home games; eight of last nine Arizona games went over the total.

Cubs @ Padres
Arrieta is 3-0, 2.79 in his last three starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten starts. Cubs are 8-3 in his road starts, but 1-3 in his last four.

Friedrich is 0-3, 4.58 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under. Padres are 4-3 in his home starts (1-3 in last four).

Cubs are 17-4 in last 21 games; five of last seven Chicago games stayed under. San Diego lost seven of last ten games; seven of last nine games at Petco Park went over total.

Giants @ Dodgers
Bumgarner is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. Giants lost his last four road starts.

Maeda is 4-0, 3.45 in his last five starts; five of his last six went over the total. Dodgers won four of his last five home starts.

Giants lost six of last eight games, are 2-7 in last nine road series openers. Over is 7-2 in last nine Giant games. Dodgers lost three of last four games, are 6-3 in last nine home series openers. Over is 7-2-1 in last ten games at Dodger Stadium.

American League
Angels @ Rays
Skaggs is 0-2, 7.11 in his last four starts (over 3-2).

Dickey is 1-4, 6.97 in his last six starts; (over 4-2). Blue Jays are 3-10 in his home starts.

Angels are 2-15 in last 17 road games, 2-9 in last 11 road series openers. Under is 7-2 in last nine Halo games. Toronto is 9-4 in its last 13 home games, 8-12 in home series openers. Over is 7-3-1 in Jays’ last 11 home games.

Red Sox @ Rays
Buchholz is 0-5, 7.07 in his last eight starts; four of his last five stayed under. Boston is 1-4 in his road starts.

Archer is 2-1, 2.79 in his last three starts; four of his last five road starts stayed under. Tampa Bay is 3-9 in his home starts.

Red Sox won nine of last 11 games; under is 16-6-1 in Boston’s last 23 road games. Tampa Bay won six of last eight games; over is 10-2 in Rays’ last 12 home games.

Tigers @ Twins
Sanchez is 1-1, 4.06 in his last five starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Detroit is 1-8 in his road starts.

Gibson is 3-1, 4.78 in his last six starts; his last four went over. Minnesota is 4-5 in his home starts.

Tigers are 4-10 in last 14 games, 7-13 in road series openers. Under is 7-2 in Detroit’s last nine games. Minnesota lost nine of last 12 games; they’re 8-12 in home series openers. Over is 16-4-2 in Twins’ last 22 games.

Indians @ A’s
Salazar is 0-1, 16.71 in his last three starts; his last five went over the total. Cleveland split his eight road starts.

Manaea is 1-3, 5.70 in his last four starts; under is 9-5-1 in his last 14 starts. Oakland won five of his last six home starts.

Indians are 9-3 in last 11 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Oakland lost eight of last nine games; under is 13-3 in their last 16 games.

New York @ Mariners
Sabathia is 1-2, 5.01 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over. New York won four of his last five road starts.

Walker 1-1, 6.45 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under. Mariners won his last three home starts.

New York won four of last six games; four of last five New York road games stayed under. Seattle won nine of last ten home games; Mariners’ last five games went over the total.

Interleague
Astros @ Pirates
Musgrove is 1-1, 5.12 in his first three MLB starts (over 1-1-1).

Nova is 2-0, 4.41 in three starts for the Pirates (under 2-1).

Astros won their last four games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Pittsburgh lost their last four games; five of last six Pirate home games stayed under.

Nationals @ Orioles
Lopez is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts (over 3-1).

Gausman is 2-3, 5.74 in his last five starts; under is 12-5 in his last 17. Orioles won his last five home starts.

Washington is 7-4 in its last 11 road games; five of Nationals’ last six games went over the total. Baltimore lost five of last seven games; under is 14-3-1 in last 18 games at Camden Yards.

Rangers @ Reds
Holland is 0-1, 9.00 in his last three starts, last of which was June 20 (over 6-6-2). Texas is 3-5 in his road starts.

Straily is 6-0, 2.25 in his last seven starts; his last four went over. Reds are 9-3 in his home starts.

Rangers are 6-3 in last nine road games, 5-8 in last 13 road series openers. Last three Texas games went over the total. Cincinnati is 12-5 in last 17 home games, 5-1 in last six home series openers. Over is 10-3-1 in Reds’ last 14 games.

Royals @ Marlins
Ventura is 2-0, 2.25 in his last three starts; six of his last eight stayed under. Royals are 5-8 in his road starts.

Cashner is 0-2, 6.00 in four starts for Miami (over 2-2).

Royals won their last eight games, are 7-13 in road series openers. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Miami won its last three games, but lost last five home series openers. Over is 6-3 in Marlins’ last nine games.

Phillies @ White Sox
Thompson is 1-2, 8.79 in his first three MLB starts (over 2-0-1).

Rodon is 1-0, 2.50 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. White Sox won three of his last four at home.

Phillies are 6-9 in last 15 road games (over 10-4-1), 4-1 in last five road series openers. White Sox are 7-3 in last ten home games, 1-4 in last five home series openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

Teams’ record when this pitcher starts:
Col-Mil: Gray 10-12; Anderson 9-14
NY-StL: Niese 0-1/9-9; Garcia 13-11
Atl-Az: Whalen 2-2; Bradley 8-10
Chi-SD: Arrieta 16-8 (3-0 last 3); Friedrich 7-10
SF-LA: Bumgarner 15-11; Maeda 16-9 (5-0 last 5)

LAA-Tor: Skaggs 1-4; Dickey 9-16
Bos-TB: Buchholz 4-11; Archer 8-18
Det-Min: Sanchez 4-15; Gibson 9-8
Clev-A’s: Salazar 14-7; Manaea 8-10
NY-Sea: Sabathia 11-11; unknown

Hst-Pitt: Musgrove 1-2; Nova 3-0/7-8
Wsh-Balt: Lopez 2-2; Gausman 9-13
Tex-Cin: Holland 8-6; Straily 14-9 (7-0 last 7)
KC-Mia: Ventura 13-11 (4-0 last 4); Cashner 1-3/7-9
Phil-Chi: Thompson 1-2; Rodon 7-13

%age of time pitcher allows 1+ runs in first inning:
Col-Mil: Gray 8-22; Anderson 7-22
NY-StL: Niese 4-19; Garcia 9-24
Atl-Az: Whalen 3-4; Bradley 8-18
Chi-SD: Arrieta 3-24; Friedrich 7-17
SF-LA: Bumgarner 6-26; Maeda 5-25
LAA-Tor: Skaggs 2-5; Dickey 6-25
Bos-TB: Buchholz 7-15; Archer 12-26
Det-Min: Sanchez 7-19; Gibson 9-17
Clev-A’s: Salazar 4-21; Manaea 1-18
NY-Sea: Sabathia 5-22; unknown

Hst-Pitt: Musgrove 1-3; Nova 5-18
Wsh-Balt: Lopez 2-4; Gausman 8-22
Tex-Cin: Holland 2-14; Straily 8-23
KC-Mia: Ventura 5-24; Cashner 7-19
Phil-Chi: Thompson 1-3; Rodon 6-20

Umpires
Col-Mil– Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Emmel games.
Atl-Az– Three of last four Vanover games went over.
Chi-SD– Three of four Lentz games stayed under.

Bos-TB– Favorites won seven of last nine Kulpa games.
Clev-A’s– Five of last seven Carlson games stayed under.
NY-Sea– Underdogs are 5-4 in last nine Nelson games.

Hst-Pitt– Last four Baker games went over the total.
Wsh-Balt– Underdogs are 12-6 in last 18 Little games.

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/22
Arizona 22-30-11…..23-34-5…….45-64
Atlanta 24-30-8……18-31-13……42-61
Cubs 33-19-8……40-17-8…….73-36
Reds 17-37-7……29-30-4……46-67
Colo 23-28-11…..26-32-4……49-60
LA 27-26-9……36-20-7……63-46
Miami 28-26-9…..29-18-13……57-44
Milw 19-37-7……34-21-7……..53-58
Mets 25-40-9……27-24-9……52-54
Philly 20-27-15….23-29-11……43-54
Pitt 18-33-10…..37-21-4…….55-53
St. Louis 29-27-6……24-25-12….53-52
SD 19-40-4……28-28-6…..47-68
SF 27-28-7……31-18-13……58-46
Wash 33-19-13…..25-18-16…..58-37

Orioles 23-32-7…….32-24-8…….55-56
Boston 23-27-9……39-17-8…….62-44
White Sox 28-28-8……32-26-2……60-54
Cleveland 34-21-7……29-26-5…….62-47
Detroit 25-29-8……30-25-4…….55-54
Astros 25-28-11…..29-24-7…….54-52
KC 24-32-8……25-23-13……49-55
Angels 22-33-7…….23-30-10…..45-63
Twins 23-32-11…..20-32-11……43-64
NYY 20-34-8……27-28-9…….48-62
A’s 20-34-8……23-29-12……43-63
Seattle 29-25-8……29-20-12……58-45
Tampa Bay 21-25-10……30-28-9…….51-53
Texas 24-34-8…….28-21-9…….52-55
Toronto 38-19-4……..35-24-4……73-43

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)
Arizona 23-61……24-63……47
Atlanta 20-63……13-62……32
Cubs 21-62……20-65……41
Reds 23-62……24-63……47
Colo 11-61……..23-61……34
LA 18-61…….24-64……42
Miami 22-62……16-57…….38
Milw 13-60……28-63……41
Mets 16-61……22-60……38
Philly 10-63……18-60……28
Pitt 14-56…….21-63…….35
StL 14-60…….13-60……27
SD 16-63…….24-61……40
SF 10-60……..16-62……26
Wash 26-64……..23-58…..49

Orioles 14-63……17-60…….31
Boston 15-57……29-65……44
White Sox 20-64…..19-62……39
Cleveland 14-62…….23-60……37
Detroit 13-62……20-62……33
Astros 22-62……22-59…..44
KC 20-63…… 17-62…..37
Angels 22-62…….22-62…..44
Twins 16-63…….23-63……39
NYY 6-62…….23-63…..29
A’s 17-61…….14-63……31
Seattle 15-63……20-61……35
Tampa Bay 20-56…..23-65…..43
Texas 18-65……17-58…..35
Toronto 19-60……26-65….45

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:39 PM

MLB

Tuesday, August 23

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:07 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TORONTO
LA Angels are 3-14 SU in their last 17 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing LA Angels

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CINCINNATI
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 12 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

8:10 PM
COLORADO vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Colorado's last 23 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games

8:15 PM
NY METS vs. ST. LOUIS
NY Mets are 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets

9:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. ARIZONA
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

10:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:40 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, August 23

LA Angels @ Toronto

Game 911-912
August 23, 2016 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 14.511
Toronto
(Dickey) 14.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-165); Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 913-914
August 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Buchholz) 18.372
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.976
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-105); Under

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 915-916
August 23, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 18.426
Minnesota
(Gibson) 13.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-110); Under

Cleveland @ Oakland

Game 917-918
August 23, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 16.352
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-150); Over

NY Yankees @ Seattle

Game 919-920
August 23, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 13.390
Seattle
(Walker) 16.510
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-150); Under

Houston @ Pittsburgh

Game 921-922
August 23, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Musgrve) 14.518
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 17.159
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+100); Under

Colorado @ Milwaukee

Game 901-902
August 23, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 17.436
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 15.831
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-135); Over

Washington @ Baltimore

Game 923-924
August 23, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Lopez) 16.445
Baltimore
(Gausman) 12.630
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+120); Over

NY Mets @ St. Louis

Game 903-904
August 23, 2016 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Niese) 16.543
St. Louis
(Garcia) 17.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-175); Over

Texas @ Cincinnati

Game 925-926
August 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Holland) 13.965
Cincinnati
(Straily) 15.372
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-110); Under

Atlanta @ Arizona

Game 905-906
August 23, 2016 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Whalen) 14.158
Arizona
(Bradley) 12.218
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+105); Over

Kansas City @ Miami

Game 927-928
August 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 14.729
Miami
(Cashner) 13.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over

Chicago Cubs @ San Diego

Game 907-908
August 23, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 14.136
San Diego
(Friedrch) 15.508
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-260
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+220); Over

Philadelphia @ Chicago White Sox

Game 929-930
August 23, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Thmpson) 16.352
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 13.963
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+140); Over

San Francisco @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
August 23, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 17.518
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 16.030
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-115
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-115); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:41 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 23

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COLORADO (60 - 65) at MILWAUKEE (54 - 70) - 8:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 628-980 (-180.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 572-900 (-163.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 119-180 (-51.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-29 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-15 (+8.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-29 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 102-106 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-54 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-53 (-26.8 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JON GRAY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

CHASE ANDERSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
ANDERSON is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.378.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.8 units)

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NY METS (62 - 62) at ST LOUIS (66 - 57) - 8:15 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 62-62 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 6-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 62-62 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 39-46 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 168-121 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 33-27 (+6.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NIESE is 50-45 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NIESE is 50-43 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 28-33 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 0-7 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-35 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-33 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 17-22 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 6-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 11-18 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

JON NIESE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NIESE is 5-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 8-4 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.6 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. NY METS since 1997
GARCIA is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.58 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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ATLANTA (45 - 80) at ARIZONA (52 - 73) - 9:40 PM
ROB WHALEN (R) vs. ARCHIE BRADLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 22-45 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-32 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 22-42 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 52-73 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 14-25 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 10-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-40 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 51-72 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 18-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 35-57 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 9-15 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ROB WHALEN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BRADLEY is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (79 - 45) at SAN DIEGO (53 - 72) - 10:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1567-1668 (-264.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 217-264 (-77.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1510-1581 (-239.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 753-814 (-187.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 766-734 (-153.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 52-67 (+2.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-43 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-37 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-15 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-27 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
ARRIETA is 26-6 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 26-6 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 57-39 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 15-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+2.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 56) at LA DODGERS (69 - 55) - 10:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-41 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1117-946 (+106.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-31 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 397-400 (+37.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 69-55 (-4.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-53 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 46-44 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 90-74 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-4 (+2.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 13-8 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 14-9 (+6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-14. (-6.1 units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MAEDA is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (52 - 72) at TORONTO (70 - 54) - 7:05 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 52-72 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 15-33 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-55 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 1-14 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 809-812 (+49.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 117-76 (+36.0 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
DICKEY is 9-16 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 3-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 4-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)

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

TYLER SKAGGS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SKAGGS is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.022.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DICKEY is 6-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

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BOSTON (70 - 54) at TAMPA BAY (52 - 71) - 7:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 219-230 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-39 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 103-116 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 4-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 9-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 7-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 7-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 4-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 8-18 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 52-71 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-36 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-36 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-46 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-38 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-53 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-45 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-41 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARCHER is 8-18 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 19-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 13-18 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 23-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 2-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 1-11 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-4 (+0.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 8-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.71 and a WHIP of 1.081.
His team's record is 9-12 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-13. (-6.5 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 1-9 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.679.
His team's record is 4-10 (-8.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-9. (-5.4 units)

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DETROIT (65 - 59) at MINNESOTA (49 - 75) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 61-113 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
DETROIT is 92-100 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SANCHEZ is 4-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 4-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 65-59 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 60-56 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 46-41 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 38-27 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 49-75 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-19 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-37 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 122-140 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 15-32 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-74 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-59 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-50 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-2 (+4.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 4-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 6-7 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.3 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 3-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

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CLEVELAND (72 - 51) at OAKLAND (53 - 72) - 10:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 77-74 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 51-28 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 53-72 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 62-83 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-69 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 136-149 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-54 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 26-45 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SALAZAR is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.480.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (63 - 61) at SEATTLE (67 - 57) - 10:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SABATHIA is 13-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.71 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 18-8 (+8.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-11. (+0.8 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
WALKER is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (65 - 60) at PITTSBURGH (62 - 60) - 7:05 PM
JOE MUSGROVE (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 65-60 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 66-82 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-38 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 160-125 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 232-236 (+33.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 160-125 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 602-526 (+77.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 40-27 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 44-52 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-19 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOE MUSGROVE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

IVAN NOVA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NOVA is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 8.38 and a WHIP of 2.275.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (73 - 51) at BALTIMORE (68 - 56) - 7:05 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 156-130 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-25 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 155-129 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 99-87 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 117-102 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 65-64 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-56 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 63-48 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-38 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-27 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 115-105 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-54 (+18.0 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.
BALTIMORE is 20-29 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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TEXAS (73 - 52) at CINCINNATI (53 - 71) - 7:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRAILY is 15-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 9-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 15-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 10-7 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 73-52 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 38-18 (+23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 34-32 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 13-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 28-16 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-47 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 53-35 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 54-35 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 69-58 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 39-29 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 116-170 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 16-31 (-13.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-38 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 116-170 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 1-14 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 29-46 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

DANIEL STRAILY vs. TEXAS since 1997
STRAILY is 3-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (64 - 60) at MIAMI (65 - 59) - 7:10 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VENTURA is 1-8 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 65-59 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 40-28 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 384-443 (+42.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 64-60 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-21 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 124-116 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-17 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 36-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 43-26 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 62-55 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-44 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 49-45 (+5.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-29 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 55-33 (+22.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 77-68 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 62-47 (+16.9 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.
VENTURA is 9-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 44-51 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

YORDANO VENTURA vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ANDREW CASHNER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CASHNER is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.250.
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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PHILADELPHIA (58 - 67) at CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 64) - 8:10 PM
JAKE THOMPSON (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 203-160 (+40.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-67 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-66 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-40 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-34 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-33 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-23 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-34 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games 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.

JAKE THOMPSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS RODON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:43 PM

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants starts in L.A, A's issue fines
August 23, 2016

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

SETTLING THE WEST, PART 1 OF 3

The Dodgers attempt to defend their one-game lead in the NL West when they open a pivotal three-game series in L.A. against second-place San Francisco. Giants ace Madison Bumgarner (12-7, 2.25) pitches Game 1 against Kenta Maeda (12-7, 3.29). This is the first of three remaining series between the teams.

A'S ALTERCATION

The A's are trying to move on after fining Billy Butler and Danny Valencia on Monday after they fought in the clubhouse last week. Valencia hit Butler in the temple and Butler is on the seven-day concussions list following the exchange. Oakland general manager David Forst said ''both players have been disciplined and fined and we're moving past it.''

ANOTHER INJURED MET

The Mets are down another starting pitcher after placing left-hander Steven Matz on the disabled list with shoulder tightness. The Mets said the rookie underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed no structural damage to his shoulder. He joins Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler among New York's heralded young pitchers on the DL.

MINOR MOVEMENTS

The minors are getting a shakeup, with two teams from the Class A California League being contracted and while the Carolina League expands by two squads for the 2017 season. Bakersfield and High Desert will cease operations after the season, while Kinston, North Carolina, and another undetermined location will get Carolina League franchises. The Rangers have been affiliated with High Desert with two years and will shift their Class A operation to Kinston.

HEALTHY SALAZAR

Indians righty Danny Salazar (11-4) faces Oakland in his second start since coming off the disabled list. Carlos Carrasco and Andrew Miller combined to four-hit the A's in a 1-0 Indians' win Monday. Oakland left-hander Sean Manaea (4-8) leads all AL rookies with 92 strikeouts.

TAIJUAN COMES BACK

Taijuan Walker returns to Seattle's rotation following a stint in the minors. Walker last started for the Mariners Aug. 6 when he allowed six runs in four innings in an 8-6 win over the Angels. CC Sabathia pitches for the Yankees.

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:47 PM

Tuesday's Diamond Notes
August 23, 2016

Hottest team: Royals (8-0 past 8, 11-1 past 12)

The Royals have played their way right back into the thick of the Wild Card race in the American League with their eight-game winning streak, and extended hot streak. The Royals have also won four in a row on the road, and they're 6-0 in their past six games against a starting pitcher with a WHIP greater than 1.30, for which Marlins SP Andrew Cashner certainly qualifies. The Royals are also 5-0 in their past five against right-handed starting pitching while winning each of Yordano Ventura's past four outings. On the flip side, the Marlins are 4-10 in their past 14 vs. RHP, 1-5 in their past six at home against righties and 0-4 in their past four interleague home outings against right-handed starters.

Coldest team: Angels (3-14 past 17)

The Angels hit the road for Toronto to face the first-place Blue Jays. That's not good for a Halos team which has dropped 10 straight on the road, last winning July 26 away from home. The Angels turn to Tyler Skaggs to snap the road woes, but he hasn't been very effective. The Angels are 0-4 in his past four outings, and they're 6-23 in their past 29 road games against right-handed starters. Nothing lines up in the favor of the Angels, as the cold streak should continue north of the border. Toronto has won 17 of their past 24 at home, and they're 5-1 in their past six against American League West foes.

Hottest pitcher: Ivan Nova, Pirates (9-6, 4.83 ERA)

Nova's overall numbers certainly aren't impressive, but he is unbeaten in three outings since coming aboard with the Pirates in a trade from the New York Yankees. He is 4-0 with a 4.41 ERA in three August starts, allowing eight runs with no walks and 12 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings as a member of the Bucs. The Pirates have been victorious in all three of his outings, too. The Astros have been red hot lately, so this will be a huge test. However, while Houston is 25-10 in their past 35 interleague games, they are just 4-9 in their past 13 against right-handed starting pitchers.

Coldest pitcher: Sean Manaea, Athletics (4-8, 4.73 ERA)

The rookie for the Athletics has won just one of his past nine starts, although he has chopped more than a run from his overall ERA since July 5. Still, he is facing a red-hot Indians team which is 7-1 in their past eight road outings against a team with a losing record and 13-3 in their past 16 against American League West foes. The Tribe has built their first-place standing in the American League Central Division on the backs of the dregs of the league, winning 28 of their past 37 against teams with an overall losing record, including a 1-0 pitcher's duel win in Monday's series opener. The A's have lost four straight against the Indians.

Biggest UNDER run: Athletics (7-0 past six, 13-3 past 16)

Another day, another under for the A's, who continue to struggle scoring runs. They dropped the series opener against Carlos Carrasco and the Indians by a 1-0 count. Carrasco had been struggling allowing the long ball, but that wasn't a problem over eight scoreless innings with four hits and no walks allowed Monday while punching out nine A's. The Oakland lineup consists of a majority of players who came up from Triple-A Nashville. During their 1-8 run the Athletics are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, and if you take out a nine-run outburst in a win Aug. 19, they are averaging 2.4 runs in the eight losses.

Biggest OVER run: Braves (6-0 past six, 10-1 past 11 and 5-0 past five road games)

The offense has been flowing for the Braves lately, and their pitching staff continues to get punched around. That makes for plenty of 'over' results. In their past six games the Atlanta pitching staff is allowing 8.5 runs per game, taking care of the over on their own in four of the six outings. The over is also 20-6 in Arizona's past 26 games at home, 36-14-1 in their past 51 overall and 9-1-1 in Archie Bradley's past 11 home starts. All signs point to another high-scoring game just like Monday's wild series opener which saw Arizona eek out a 9-8 walk-off winner.

Matchup to watch: Dodgers vs. Giants

The Dodgers head home to Chavez Ravine looking to turn aside the rival Giants. Hopefully for L.A. they didn't leave all of their offense in Cincinnati, as they thrashed the Reds 19-8 while smashing seven home runs. Runs should be significantly harder to come by with Madison Bumgarner on the bump for San Francisco. The Giants are 5-12 over their past 17 road games, and 2-6 in their past eight outings. They just haven't been very Giant-like lately, including just 2-5 over their past seven outings by Madison Bumgarner. The Dodgers have won 29 of their past 41 at home, and they're 5-2 in Kenta Maeda's past seven starts against a team with a winning overall record. The Giants have lost six of their past seven in L.A., and they're 0-4 in MadBum's past four outings against the Dodgers.

Betcha didn’t know: CC Sabathia has had a ton of success against the Mariners over his career, and the Bronx Bombers generally fare very well when Carsten Charles is on the bump. The Yankees are a perfect 5-0 in Sabathia's past five starts at Safeco Field, and they're 11-2 in his past 13 starts overall against the M's. The Yankees have won eight of their past nine in Seattle, and the Yankees have won nine of their past 13 against the Mariners. New York has won 14 of their past 19 against American League West foes. The Mariners are 3-7 in Taijuan Walker's past 10 outings, including 2-5 in his past seven against teams with an overall winning mark.

Biggest public favorite: Cubs (-225) at Padres

Biggest public underdog: Pirates (+115) vs. Astros

Biggest line move: Braves (+150 to +125) at Diamondbacks

**StarDust Bum** · 08-23-2016, 12:50 PM

MLB POWER LINES

Power Line ratings are calculated using both teams' ratings and home field advantage. The Top Power Lines tool offers a way to view and compare current Power Lines in one simple report, as well as the Power Line Edge, where the Power Line differs significantly from the current line.
7:05 pm 8/23/2016

(923) WASHINGTON @(924) BALTIMORE
Play Line: WASHINGTON 125
BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON +108
Edge On: WASHINGTON 17

7:05 pm 8/23/2016
(911) LA ANGELS @(912) TORONTO
Play Line: TORONTO -140
BTB PowerLine: TORONTO -187
Edge On: TORONTO 47

7:05 pm 8/23/2016
(921) HOUSTON @(922) PITTSBURGH
Play Line: PITTSBURGH 104
BTB PowerLine: PITTSBURGH -105
Edge On: PITTSBURGH 9

7:10 pm 8/23/2016
(927) KANSAS CITY @(928) MIAMI
Play Line: KANSAS CITY 105
BTB PowerLine: KANSAS CITY +106
Edge On: KANSAS CITY 9

7:10 pm 8/23/2016
(913) BOSTON @(914) TAMPA BAY
Play Line: BOSTON 106
BTB PowerLine: BOSTON -109
Edge On: BOSTON 15

8:10 pm 8/23/2016
(915) DETROIT @(916) MINNESOTA
Play Line: MINNESOTA 101
BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA -122
Edge On: MINNESOTA 23

10:05 pm 8/23/2016
(917) CLEVELAND @(918) OAKLAND
Play Line: CLEVELAND -149
BTB PowerLine: CLEVELAND -197
Edge On: CLEVELAND 48

10:10 pm 8/23/2016
(907) CHICAGO CUBS @(908) SAN DIEGO
Play Line: CHICAGO CUBS -260
BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS -319
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS 59

10:10 pm 8/23/2016
(909) SAN FRANCISCO @(910) LA DODGERS
Play Line: SAN FRANCISCO -110
BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO -118
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO 8

10:10 pm 8/23/2016
(919) NY YANKEES @(920) SEATTLE
Play Line: NY YANKEES 125
BTB PowerLine: NY YANKEES +132
Edge On: NY YANKEES 8

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