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09/11- Sunday's Results: 8 - 5 + 4.97

July's Totals: 176- 174 + 37.42 50.28%
August Totals: 208 - 232 + 5.28 47.27%
September Totals: 71 - 86 - 3.88 43.75% %

Season's Overall Record : 625 - 650 + 68.28 49.01%

Big Winners Yesterday.............Cincy + 123, Miami + 156, Milwaukee + 137, SF + 107,
Tampa Bay + 118, Baltimore + 141 LAA + 115


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PIT at PHI 07:05 PM

PHI +123

LAD at NYY 07:05 PM

NYY +139

U 8.5

NYM at WAS 07:05 PM

NYM +126

TB at TOR 07:07 PM

TOR -160

MIN at DET 07:10 PM

DET -138

O 9.0

BAL at BOS 07:10 PM

BAL +180

O 9.5

MIL at CIN 07:10 PM

CIN -113

MIA at ATL 07:10 PM

MIA +104

U 8.5

OAK at KC 07:15 PM

KC -141

U 8.5

CLE at CHW 08:10 PM

CHW +157

O 8.0

TEX at HOU 08:10 PM

HOU -132

CHC at STL 08:15 PM

STL +126

O 8.0

COL at ARI 09:40 PM

O 9.5

SEA at LAA 10:05 PM

SEA +106

O 9.0

SD at SF 10:15 PM

SD +210

U 8.5

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Baseball Capsules
September 13, 2016

ST. LOUIS (AP) Kyle Hendricks took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up Jeremy Hazelbaker's leadoff homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 Monday night to close in on the NL Central crown.

Hazelbaker drove an 0-2 pitch into the right-field stands for his 12th home run. Hendricks (15-7), the major league ERA leader at 2.03, was relieved by Aroldis Chapman.

Ben Zobrist and Dexter Fowler homered for the Cubs, who lowered their magic number to three for clinching the division title. They lead the second-place Cardinals by 17 games and can wrap up the NL Central with a three-game sweep in St. Louis.

The Cardinals remained a half-game behind the Mets for the league's second wild card.

Soon after Hazelbaker's shot cleared the fence, teammates went to the mound to talk to Hendricks - leading to an argument between Cubs manager Joe Maddon and plate umpire Joe West.

Maddon was ejected, and Chapman entered to finish the one-hitter. He got three outs for his 14th save with Chicago, and is 34 for 37 overall this year with the Cubs and Yankees.

Hendricks, who threw 96 pitches, struck out seven and walked two.

It was the fourth no-hit bid broken up in the ninth inning this season. Cubs teammate Jake Arrieta tossed the lone no-hitter in the majors this year, winning 16-0 at Cincinnati on April 21.

Mike Leake (9-10) pitched six innings and allowed four runs (three earned).

NATIONALS 8, METS 1

WASHINGTON (AP) - Starting pitcher Mat Latos hit a solo home run and Anthony Rendon added a three-run shot as Washington beat New York.

Latos had a solid first start with the Nationals, but left the game with one out in the fifth inning when he appeared to injure his right leg.

Reynaldo Lopez (3-3) was among three relievers who combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings as the NL East leaders won their fourth straight. They increased their lead over New York to 10 games - matching their largest cushion of the season - and reduced their magic number to nine to clinch their third division title in five years.

Mets starter Rafael Montero (0-1) allowed six runs, five hits and four walks in 1 2/3 innings.

RED SOX 12, ORIOLES 2

BOSTON (AP) - David Ortiz hit his 536th home run to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th on baseball's career list, and David Price allowed just a pair of solo homers for AL East-leading Boston.

Chris Young homered, doubled twice and singled, and Hanley Ramirez also homered for the Red Sox, who maintained a two-game lead over Toronto.

The Red Sox won for the fifth time in six games.

Price (16-8) gave up two hits in eight innings for his seventh straight victory, the longest winning streak of his career.

Former Red Sox starter Wade Miley (8-13) got just four outs, allowing five runs in the first inning before loading the bases in the second.

DODGERS 8, YANKEES 2

NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Judge dropped Chase Utley's fly ball to the right-field warning track and catcher Gary Sanchez threw wildly to second base, leading to four unearned runs that helped NL West-leading Los Angeles beat the AL wild-card chasing Yankees.

Jose De Leon (2-0) won in his second big league start. Yasiel Puig and Justin Turner homered for the Dodgers.

Bryan Mitchell (1-1) gave up six runs - two earned - and eight hits in 2 1/3 innings.

The Dodgers previously had played just one day at Yankee Stadium since interleague action started in 1997, splitting a doubleheader in 2013.

WHITE SOX 11, INDIANS 4

CHICAGO (AP) - Avisail Garcia matched a career high with four hits, including a tiebreaking solo homer, and Chicago routed the AL Central leaders.

Todd Frazier hit his career-best 36th homer and Adam Eaton also went deep for the White Sox.

The Indians' division lead was trimmed to six games over Detroit.

Carlos Carrasco (11-8) lasted just 3 2/3 innings, hours after the Indians announced Danny Salazar could miss the rest of the season with a forearm injury.

Miguel Gonzalez (4-6) got the win.

BLUE JAYS 3, RAYS 2

TORONTO (AP) - Tampa Bay and Toronto cleared the benches and bullpens after the final out. No punches were thrown.

Steven Souza Jr. hit a liner for the last out and traded words with Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin after a verbal misunderstanding.

Toronto is the top wild-card team in the AL, one game ahead of Baltimore.

Jason Grilli (5-3) pitched one inning and Roberto Osuna got his 32nd save. Ezequiel Carrera had a tiebreaking, pinch-hit homer in the eighth off Brad Boxberger (3-1).

TIGERS 4, TWINS 2

DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera and Ian Kinsler homered and Detroit scored two runs in the seventh inning on close plays at the plate.

The Tigers pulled within a game of Baltimore for the AL's second wild card.

Brian Dozier hit his 40th homer for Minnesota.

Shane Greene (4-4) won in relief. Francisco Rodriguez walked two in the ninth but held on for his 41st save in 45 chances.

Alex Wimmers (1-2) took the loss.

ATHLETICS 16, ROYALS 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Khris Davis and Marcus Semien hit three-run homers as Oakland matched a season high with 17 hits while drawing 10 walks.

Kansas City remained four games behind for the second AL wild-card spot.

Daniel Coulombe (3-1) earned the win in relief.

Royals starter Dillon Gee (6-8) was battered for five runs on five hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings.

PADRES 4, GIANTS 0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Paul Clemens fought through flu symptoms to combine with five relievers on a five-hit shutout as San Diego blanked San Francisco.

Hector Sanchez homered and singled twice against his former club. Yangervis Solarte drove in two runs while helping the Padres to their fourth consecutive win over the Giants.

San Francisco dropped four games behind the first-place Dodgers in the NL West after trimming two games off the lead last weekend.

With 19 games left, however, the Giants still lead the race for the league's top wild card.

Clemens (3-5) pitched five smooth innings to help end San Francisco's three-game winning streak. The right-hander allowed three hits.

Sanchez connected off Jeff Samardzija (11-10).

RANGERS 4, ASTROS 3, 12 INNINGS

HOUSTON (AP) - Rougned Odor had three hits and three RBIs, including a solo homer in the 12th inning that lifted Texas over Houston.

The Rangers, who have the best record in the American League at 86-59, improved to 14-3 against AL West rival Houston this season.

Odor launched his 31st homer off James Hoyt (1-1) in the 12th. Odor, who finished a triple shy of the cycle, has six home runs, six doubles and 19 RBIs in 16 games against the Astros this season.

Keone Kela (5-1) tossed two scoreless innings and Jake Diekman pitched a perfect 12th for his fourth save.

Evan Gattis hit a solo homer off Sam Dyson in the ninth to tie it at 3.

MARINERS 8, ANGELS 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Leonys Martin went 4 for 4 with three doubles and three runs, and Robinson Cano homered to help Seattle beat Los Angeles for its sixth straight victory.

Cano went 3 for 5 with his 33rd home run. Ben Gamel added his first major league homer, a two-run shot in the eighth inning.

Ariel Miranda (4-1) shut out the Angels over six innings in his third straight win.

Ricky Nolasco (5-14) gave up four runs and six hits in six-plus innings.

PHILLIES 6, PIRATES 2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Roman Quinn had two hits, two RBIs, a stolen base and made a big impression in his second major league game, leading Philadelphia over Pittsburgh.

A day after he was promoted to the big leagues, Quinn hit second and played right field in his second straight start. Quinn, an accomplished base stealer and the Phillies' second-round draft pick in 2011, doubled in the second and sixth innings to help the Phillies snap a seven-game home losing streak.

Quinn's two-run double in the second one-hopped the wall as part of a five-run inning against Gerrit Cole (7-10), who allowed five runs in two innings in his first start off the disabled list.

Jeremy Hellickson (11-9) struck out six and allowed an unearned run over 6 1/3 innings.

DIAMONDBACKS 12, ROCKIES 9

PHOENIX (AP) - Yasmany Tomas hit his first career grand slam, and Arizona came back from a three-run deficit after squandering a five-run lead to beat Colorado.

Tomas had four hits and five RBIs, including an opposite-field slam to right in the sixth inning off Jordan Lyles (4-5). Brandon Drury also had four of Arizona's 16 hits, including a solo homer in the seventh.

Tomas matched his career high for hits in a game. His 29 home runs lead the Diamondbacks.

Mitch Haniger hit his first major league home run in the Arizona seventh. Randall Delgado (4-1) got the win and Daniel Hudson earned his third save.

Daniel Descalso homered and drove in three runs, and Carlos Gonzalez doubled three times and added three RBIs for the Rockies. Colorado's 15 hits included four for Gonzalez and three for Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon.

BRAVES 12, MARLINS 7

ATLANTA (AP) - Nick Markakis doubled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, Tyler Flowers had four RBIs and Atlanta outslugged Miami.

The teams combined for 34 hits. Atlanta, which ranks 28th in runs, finished in double digits for just the third time this year and the first time at Turner Field.

The Marlins erased a seven-run deficit in the sixth.

Chaz Roe (2-0) got the win. Brian Ellington (2-2) took the loss.

REDS 3, BREWERS 0

CINCINNATI (AP) - Scott Schebler hit a two-run single in Cincinnati's three-run first inning and four pitchers teamed up on the Reds' eighth shutout of the season.

Keyvius Sampson started and Blake Wood (6-3), Michael Lorenzen and Raisel Iglesias followed as the Reds posted their seventh shutout since the All-Star break.

Iglesias pitched the final two innings for his third save in four opportunities as the Reds extended their winning streak to four games.

The Brewers, who had hit at least one home run in nine consecutive games, have lost three of their last four. Wily Peralta (6-10) allowed six hits and three runs with one walk and five strikeouts in six innings.

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Tuesday’s six-pack

Six interesting games on this weekend’s football slate……..

— Florida State (-2.5) @ Louisville– Big early game in the ACC.

— Oregon @ Nebraska (-3)– Huskers’ coach Riley used to work at Oregon State, the Ducks’ arch-rival.

— UCLA (-3) @ BYU– Cougars are already 2-0 against Pac-12.

— Pitt @ Oklahoma State (-6.5)– Cowboys need to bounce back.

— Ohio State (-2) @ Oklahoma– Sooners as a home dog?

— Alabama (-10.5) @ Ole Miss– Big early game in SEC.


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

13) Steelers 38, Redskins 16– Washington had their chances to grab decent-sized lead in first half, but they failed in red zone, then messed up couple chances to get turnovers in Pitt territory. Steelers pulled away late as Big Ben dominated Redskin defense with his decision-making.

12) 49ers 28, Rams 0– Never thought the A’s would score more than the Rams last night. Worst-case scenario for LA, just an awful effort here; they play Seattle and Arizona in next three weeks, so it ain’t gonna get any easier. Good debut for Chip Kelly with the 49ers.

11) Oakland Raiders went for 2 points and the win at the end of their game Sunday, just like BYU did at Utah Saturday night; Raiders made it, BYU didn’t. Either way, I am adamant that this is a bad play, unless you have a great running QB. I’d much rather tie the game and keep playing.

10) Arnold Palmer turned 87 last week; the most popular golfer ever. I have one good Arnold Palmer story……..

20 years ago I used to coach Little League in a wealthy suburb; questionable move on my part, but one year, I had an assistant coach who is an avid golfer. Smart guy, great job, but he didn’t like me much, didn’t like my coaching style (very laid back), so we didn’t talk much.

Near the end of the season, Arnold Palmer came into town for a charity event; my assistant was on the committee at his country club, so he wasn’t around for a couple days. The next time he was at practice after the event, I asked him how his day with Arnold Palmer was.

Now this was a very educated, smart guy who was rarely enthusiastic about much, at least around me; he looked at me, his eyes lit up and he said, “It was the greatest day of my life.”

That’s all you need to know about Arnold Palmer’s effect on people.

9) Hey if you’re in the Miami area, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s D-League team, is having a tryout on September 25 at a high school in the Miami area. Only costs $150 to try out. Of course, if you made the team, you get to spend the winter in North Dakota, not sure that’s a good deal or not. Probably not.

8) Did you know they have fantasy camp for musicians? Saw a friend of mine post a picture on Facebook of his brother jamming with a guitarist who had been part of the Eagles. I guess if you have some musical talent, that would be a very cool thing to do.

7) Arizona State 68, Texas Tech 55– Kid on ASU, Kalen Ballage, scored 8 touchdowns Saturday night!!!! Tremendous night for him, seven on the ground, one thru the air.

Steeler WR Antonio Brown’s dad Eddie was an Arena Football star here in Albany; he scored nine TDs in a game once– that was amazing to see, but to get eight in a college game, against a real opponent on a 100-yard field, that is very special.

6) Speaking of Antonio Brown, USA Today ran an article recently where the title was “3 years ago he was a junkie. Now he’s Antonio Brown’s chef.” I’m sure the Steelers front office just loved that story.

5) If someone asks you, the NHL team that has appeared in the most shootouts in one season? The 2013-14 Washington Caps (21).

4) Golfer Dustin Johnson’s grandfather is in the U of South Carolina Hall of Fame as a basketball player.

3) All three service academies are 2-0 in football this month; last time that happened was 1996.

2) Can you imagine how bad the traffic jam was getting out of Bristol Motor Speedway after the Va Tech-Tennessee football game Saturday? 150,000 people leaving at once, of course, once they got to the highway, half went east, half went west, maybe that made the traffic a little better.

1– Miami Marlins have a strict no-beard policy, for some odd reason. Pitcher Andrew Cashner had a thick beard but had to shave it when the Padres traded him to the Fish. Cashner is a free agent after the season; he has pitched well since being traded to Miami, but has said he might not consider signing with them this winter because he wants to grow his beard back.

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Tuesday’s games

National League

Pirates @ Phillies

Nova is 5-0, 2.53 in seven starts for the Pirates (under 5-2). Asher shut Nationals out for six inning (75 PT) in his first ’16 start.

Pirates lost 12 of last 14 games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Phillies lost four of last six games; under is 7-0-2 in their last nine.

Mets @ Nationals

Syndergaard is 4-1, 1.93 in his last five starts; four of his last six starts went over. Mets are 9-3 in his road starts. Cole is 1-2, 4.56 in four starts for Washington (under 3-1).

Mets won seven of last nine games; over is 13-4 in their last 17 road games. Washington won seven of last eight games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 home games.

Marlins @ Braves

Esch is 0-1, 4.82 in his two starts (under 2-0). Wisler is 2-0, 1.29 in his last two starts; over is 9-3 in his last 12. Braves are 3-10 in his home starts.
Marlins won three of last five games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Atlanta lost five of last seven games; over is 11-1 in Braves’ last 12 home games.

Brewers @ Reds

Garza is 1-0, 1.38 in his last two starts; four of his last five starts stayed under. Milwaukee is 2-7 in his road starts. Straily is 1-2, 7.43 in his last three starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Cincinnati won his last six home starts.

Brewers are 8-4 in last 12 games, five of last six Milwaukee games stayed under. Cincinnati won its last four games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 games.

Cubs @ Cardinals

Hammel is 1-3, 9.35 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Cubs lost seven of his last eight road starts. Garcia is 0-4, 7.84 in his last four starts; his last five went over. Cardinals are 5-10 in his home starts.

Cubs are 10-4 in last 14 games; seven of their last ten games stayed under. St Louis is 6-10 in its last 16 home games; five of their last six games stayed under.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks

De la Rosa is 1-0, 5.05 in his last seven starts; three of his last four went over. Rockies split his 12 road starts. Ray is 0-2, 6.46 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under the total. Arizona is 5-8 in his home starts.
Rockies are 9-7 in last 16 games; over is 10-5 in their last 15 road games. Arizona lost six of last seven games; over is 13-3 in their last 16 home games.

Padres @ Giants

Richard is 2-0, 1.47 in his last three starts (under 4-1). Suarez is 0-2, 5.79 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. He is 0-1, 7.07 in three home starts.

San Diego lost five of last seven road games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Giants won four of last six games; six of Giants’ last seven home games stayed under.

American League

Rays @ Blue Jays

Smyly is 0-0, 7.98 in his last three starts; his last six went over. Rays are 2-8 in his last ten road starts. Stroman is 0-2, 4.77 in his last four starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Toronto won his last four home starts.

Rays lost seven of last nine games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Toronto lost seven of last ten games; five of Jays’ last seven home games went over.

Orioles @ Red Sox

Bundy is 2-2, 6.46 in his last five starts (under 7-3-1). Orioles are 2-3 in his road starts. Pomeranz is 0-2, 3.44 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine stayed under. Boston lost three of his four Fenway starts.

Orioles are 6-4 in last ten games; over is 10-4 in their last 14 road games. Boston won five of last six games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games.

Twins @ Tigers

Gibson is 0-2, 7.36 in his last four starts; his last eight went over. Minnesota won four of his last five road starts. Boyd is 2-1, 2.40 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Detroit won his last six home starts.

Twins lost six of last eight games; over is 8-3-1 in their last 12 games. Detroit lost four of last six games; under is 14-4 in their last 18 home games.

A’s @ Royals

Cotton allowed one run in 6.1 IP (102 PT) in his first MLB start. Duffy is 0-1, 7.56 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Royals are 10-2 in his home starts.

A’s lost nine of last 13 games; under is 11-2 in their last 13 road games. Kansas City lost five of last seven home games; over is 11-2 in their last 13 games.

Indians @ White Sox

Bauer is 2-0, 3.72 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Cleveland is 4-6 in his road starts. Quintana is 0-1, 8.49 in his last two starts; his last three went over. Chicago won his last five home starts.

Indians won four of last six games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Chicago is 6-8 in last 14 games; nine of their last 11 games went over.

Rangers @ Astros

Griffin is 2-3, 5.46 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over. Texas is 7-4 in his road starts. Peacock allowed one run in 3.2 IP (72 PT) in his first ’16 start.

Rangers won three of last four games; over is 11-3 in their last 14 games. Houston lost five of last six games; six of Astros’ last seven home games stayed under.

Mariners @ Angels

Walker is 1-3, 8.20 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Seattle lost his last seven road starts. Meyer allowed one run in 3.1 IP (68 PT) in his only ’16 start.

Seattle won its last six games; over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games. Angels lost five of last six games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten home games.

Interleague

Dodgers @ Bronx

Urias is 3-0, 2.42 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under. Dodgers are 3-3 in his road starts. Sabathia is 0-2, 4.32 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under. New York lost five of his last six home starts.

Dodgers won six of last eight games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games. New York won seven of last nine games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Teams’ record when this pitcher starts:

Pitt-Phil: Nova 6-1/7-8; Asher 1-0
NY-Wsh: Syndergaard 17-10; Cole 1-3
Mia-Atl: Esch 0-2; Wisler 7-15
Mil-Cin: Garza 8-8; Straily 16-11
Chi-StL: Hammel 16-11; Garcia 13-15 (0-4 last 4)
Colo-Az: De la Rosa 11-11 (4-0 last 4); Ray 9-19
SD-SF: Richard 3-2; Suarez 3-6

TB-Tor: Smyly 12-15; Stroman 13-15
Blt-Bos: Bundy 6-5; Pomeranz 4-6/9-8
Min-Det: Gibson 10-11; Boyd 9-6
A’s-KC: Cotton 1-0; Duffy 16-6 (0-3 last 3)
Cle-Chi: Bauer 14-10; Quintana 15-13
Tex-Hst: Griffin 13-7; Peacock 1-0
Sea-LA: Walker 8-13; Meyer 0-1
LA-NY: Urias 9-4; Sabathia 13-13

%age of time pitcher allows 1+ runs in first inning:

Pitt-Phil: Nova 5-22; Asher 0-1
NY-Wsh: Syndergaard 6-27; Cole 0-4
Mia-Atl: Esch 0-2; Wisler 10-22
Mil-Cin: Garza 4-16; Straily 8-27 (3 of last 3)
Chi-StL: Hammel 7-27; Garcia 11-28
Colo-Az: De la Rosa 9-22; Ray 7-28
SD-SF: Richard 0-5; Suarez 3-9

TB-Tor: Smyly 9-27; Stroman 7-28
Blt-Bos: Bundy 4-11; Pomeranz 5-27
Min-Det: Gibson 11-21; Boyd 2-15
A’s-KC: Cotton 0-1; Duffy 6-22
Cle-Chi: Bauer 8-24; Quintana 7-28
Tex-Hst: Griffin 5-20 (3 of last 4); Peacock 0-1
Sea-LA: Walker 4-21; Meyer 0-1
LA-NY: Urias 3-13; Sabathia 4-26

Umpires

Pitt-Phil: Underdogs won six of last nine Tumpane games.
NY-Wsh: Under is 9-2-2 in last 13 Wendelstedt games.
Mia-Atl: Last eight DeJesus games stayed under total.
Mil-Cin: Seven of last nine Baker games went over total.
Chi-StL: Four of last five Fletcher games stayed under.
Colo-Az: Three of last four Fagan games went over.
SD-SF: Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Meals games.
TB-Tor: Over is 6-1-1 in last eight BWelke games.
Blt-Bos: Four of last five Marquez games went over total.
Min-Det: Four of last five Holbrook games stayed under.
A’s-KC: Three of last four Demuth games went over.
Cle-Chi: Six of last nine LBarrett games stayed under.
Tex-Hst: Favorites won nine of last ten Hernandez games.
Sea-LA: Underdogs are 13-5 in last 18 Blaser games.
LA-NY: Five of last seven Cederstrom games went over.

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/12

Arizona 24-36-11…..29-37-6…….53-72
Atlanta 27-36-11…..23-33-13……50-69
Cubs 38-25-9……43-21-8…….81-46
Reds 20-42-9……32-35-5…….52-77
Colo 27-32-13…..33-34-4…….60-66
LA 29-31-9……46-21-8…….74-52
Miami 30-31-10…..32-24-16…..62-55
Milw 23-40-8……40-24-10…..63-64
Mets 31-44-9……33-26-11……64-60
Philly 24-32-18…..25-32-13……49-62
Pitt 20-37-12…..42-26-6……62-62
St. Louis 33-31-7……28-32-12…….61-63
SD 23-46-4…..32-34-6……..55-80
SF 33-35-7…….34-21-13……67-56
Wash 36-22-14….30-21-21…….66-43
Orioles 28-37-9…….36-27-8……..64-64
Boston 30-30-11……44-18-9…….74-48
White Sox 31-31-9…….39-30-4……..70-61
Cleveland 37-27-8……35-29-6……..72-56
Detroit 30-32-9…….31-34-4……..61-66
Astros 29-33-11…..33-29-7……..62-62
KC 28-37-11……28-26-13……56-63
Angels 30-37-7…….25-32-12…….55-69
Twins 26-35-12…….25-38-13…..51-73
NYY 23-38-8……34-31-11……..57-69
A’s 23-38-8……26-35-14…….49-72
Seattle 34-29-10……33-25-12……67-54
Tampa Bay 23-31-13……32-33-12……55-64
Texas 28-38-10…….35-24-9……63-62
Toronto 42-24-5……..40-28-5……82-52

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)

Arizona 26-69……26-73…….52
Atlanta 24-75……16-69……..40
Cubs 26-74……24-72…….50
Reds 25-72……25-72……..50
Colo 13-71…….27-70……..40
LA 20-68…….28-76……48
Miami 24-70……20-69……44
Milw 15-68……29-75……44
Mets 21-71……26-70…….47
Philly 11-75……19-66…….30
Pitt 16-63…….26-75……42
StL 17-69…….18-71……35
SD 16-73…….26-71……42
SF 14-72……..18-69……32
Wash 31-71………28-71……59
Orioles 17-76……18-68…….35
Boston 20-69……33-72……..53
White Sox 23-70…..25-75…….48
Cleveland 15-72……26-70……..41
Detroit 15-71……23-71………38
Astros 26-71…….23-68……49
KC 24-76…… 19-69…….43
Angels 28-74…….25-69……53
Twins 19-70…….29-76…….48
NYY 8-70…….28-74……..36
A’s 18-68…….16-74…….34
Seattle 19-75…….25-70…….44
Tampa Bay 22-66…..27-74…….49
Texas 22-76……20-69……42
Toronto 25-70……29-76…….54

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8:15 pm 9/13/2016
(959) CHICAGO CUBS @(960) ST LOUIS
Play AGAINST ST LOUIS using the money line in Home games in games played on a grass field.
The record is 32 Wins and 39 Losses this season (-24 units)
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8:15 pm 9/13/2016
(959) CHICAGO CUBS @(960) ST LOUIS
Play AGAINST ST LOUIS using the money line in Home games when playing on Tuesday.
The record is 0 Wins and 8 Losses this season (-12.25 units)
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8:10 pm 9/13/2016
(975) TEXAS @(976) HOUSTON
Play ON TEXAS using the money line in All games when the total is 9 to 9.5.
The record is 43 Wins and 22 Losses this season (+23.85 units)
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8:10 pm 9/13/2016
(975) TEXAS @(976) HOUSTON
Play ON TEXAS using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 84 Wins and 53 Losses for the last two seasons (+49.32 units)
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7:15 pm 9/13/2016
(971) OAKLAND @(972) KANSAS CITY
Play AGAINST KANSAS CITY using the money line in All games as a home favorite of -175 to -200.
The record is 5 Wins and 13 Losses for the last three seasons (-19.05 units)
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7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(957) MIAMI @(958) ATLANTA
Play AGAINST ATLANTA using the money line in Home games in night games.
The record is 14 Wins and 36 Losses this season (-20.55 units)
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7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(967) BALTIMORE @(968) BOSTON
Play AGAINST BOSTON using the money line in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 42 Wins and 67 Losses for the last three seasons (-41.15 units)
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7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(979) LA DODGERS @(980) NY YANKEES
Play AGAINST LA DODGERS using the money line in Road games in night games.
The record is 44 Wins and 61 Losses for the last two seasons (-36.85 units)
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7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(965) TAMPA BAY @(966) TORONTO
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using the money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 7 Wins and 31 Losses this season (-23 units)
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MLB RUNLINE

10:15 pm 9/13/2016
(963) SAN DIEGO @(964) SAN FRANCISCO
Play ON SAN DIEGO using the run line in All games in night games.
The record is 61 Wins and 36 Losses this season (+22.65 units)
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9:40 pm 9/13/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) ARIZONA
Play AGAINST ARIZONA using the run line in All games in all games.
The record is 54 Wins and 88 Losses this season (-46.25 units)
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9:40 pm 9/13/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) ARIZONA
Play AGAINST ARIZONA using the run line in All games in games played on a grass field.
The record is 53 Wins and 87 Losses this season (-45.8 units)
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7:15 pm 9/13/2016
(971) OAKLAND @(972) KANSAS CITY
Play AGAINST KANSAS CITY using the run line in All games as a home favorite when the run line price is +100 to +115.
The record is 7 Wins and 28 Losses since 1997 (-20.35 units)
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7:15 pm 9/13/2016
(971) OAKLAND @(972) KANSAS CITY
Play ON KANSAS CITY using the run line in Home games when playing with a day off.
The record is 22 Wins and 9 Losses for the last three seasons (+20.4 units)
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7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(965) TAMPA BAY @(966) TORONTO
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using the run line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 28 Wins and 42 Losses for the last two seasons (-30.95 units)
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7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(965) TAMPA BAY @(966) TORONTO
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using the run line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 11 Wins and 27 Losses this season (-27.1 units)
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MLB OVERS

10:05 pm 9/13/2016
(977) SEATTLE @(978) LA ANGELS
Play OVER SEATTLE on the total in All games when playing on Tuesday.
The record is 33 Overs and 12 Unders for the last two seasons (+21.2 units)
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9:40 pm 9/13/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) ARIZONA
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record.
The record is 42 Overs and 20 Unders this season (+21.65 units)
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9:40 pm 9/13/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) ARIZONA
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in Home games in games played on a grass field.
The record is 46 Overs and 24 Unders this season (+20.8 units)
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8:15 pm 9/13/2016
(959) CHICAGO CUBS @(960) ST LOUIS
Play OVER ST LOUIS on the total in All games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season.
The record is 39 Overs and 18 Unders for the last two seasons (+20.6 units)
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7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(955) MILWAUKEE @(956) CINCINNATI
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the total in All games against right-handed starters.
The record is 62 Overs and 41 Unders this season (+17.9 units)
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7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(969) MINNESOTA @(970) DETROIT
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the total in All games in all games.
The record is 89 Overs and 47 Unders this season (+39.65 units)
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7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(969) MINNESOTA @(970) DETROIT
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the total in All games in night games.
The record is 59 Overs and 26 Unders this season (+32.35 units)
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MLB UNDERS

8:10 pm 9/13/2016
(975) TEXAS @(976) HOUSTON
Play UNDER HOUSTON on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record.
The record is 9 Overs and 26 Unders this season (+15.55 units)
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7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(965) TAMPA BAY @(966) TORONTO
Play UNDER TORONTO on the total in All games against left-handed starters.
The record is 10 Overs and 25 Unders this season (+14.05 units)
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MLB POWER LINES

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7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(965) TAMPA BAY @(966) TORONTO
Play Line: TAMPA BAY 169
BTB PowerLine: TAMPA BAY +159
Edge On: TAMPA BAY 10

7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(951) NY METS @(952) WASHINGTON
Play Line: WASHINGTON 129
BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON +114
Edge On: WASHINGTON 15

7:05 pm 9/13/2016
(979) LA DODGERS @(980) NY YANKEES
Play Line: NY YANKEES 125
BTB PowerLine: NY YANKEES +108
Edge On: NY YANKEES 17

7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(969) MINNESOTA @(970) DETROIT
Play Line: MINNESOTA 165
BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA +109
Edge On: MINNESOTA 56

7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(957) MIAMI @(958) ATLANTA
Play Line: MIAMI 113
BTB PowerLine: MIAMI -111
Edge On: MIAMI 24

7:10 pm 9/13/2016
(967) BALTIMORE @(968) BOSTON
Play Line: BOSTON -155
BTB PowerLine: BOSTON -174
Edge On: BOSTON 19

7:15 pm 9/13/2016
(971) OAKLAND @(972) KANSAS CITY
Play Line: OAKLAND 155
BTB PowerLine: OAKLAND +129
Edge On: OAKLAND 26

8:10 pm 9/13/2016
(975) TEXAS @(976) HOUSTON
Play Line: HOUSTON -129
BTB PowerLine: HOUSTON -150
Edge On: HOUSTON 21

9:40 pm 9/13/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) ARIZONA
Play Line: COLORADO 136
BTB PowerLine: COLORADO -119
Edge On: COLORADO 55

10:15 pm 9/13/2016
(963) SAN DIEGO @(964) SAN FRANCISCO
Play Line: SAN DIEGO 135
BTB PowerLine: SAN DIEGO -120
Edge On: SAN DIEGO 55

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MLB

Tuesday, September 13


BAL 2
BOS 12
Win/Over combo has now hit in Price's last 7 starts & Red Sox have covered -1.5 in all 7 of those wins.


MIN 2
DET 4
Minnesota Twins have now lost 11 of their last 12 road games and 11 of their last 13 vs Tigers in Detroit.

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MLB

Tuesday, September 13

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home
NY Yankees are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Minnesota's last 22 games on the road
Detroit is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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

7:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 13 games on the road
Oakland is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games at home
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Texas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 15 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 14 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games at home

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, September 13


LA Dodgers @ NY Yankees

Game 979-980
September 13, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Urias) 14.677
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 17.202
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+125); Under

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
September 13, 2016 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 13.430
LA Angels
(Meyer) 17.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 4 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+105); Under

Texas @ Houston

Game 975-976
September 13, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Griffin) 16.414
Houston
(Peacock) 13.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+105); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
September 13, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 17.274
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 14.144
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+100); Over

Oakland @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
September 13, 2016 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cotton) 16.844
Kansas City
(Duffy) 16.844
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-180
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+157); Under

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 969-970
September 13, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.247
Detroit
(Boyd) 13.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-180
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+157); Under

Baltimore @ Boston

Game 967-968
September 13, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 16.023
Boston
(Pmeranz) 17.964
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-160
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-160); Over

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 965-966
September 13, 2016 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 13.252
Toronto
(Stroman) 16.349
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-195
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-195); Over

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
September 13, 2016 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 16.674
San Francisco
(Suarez) 13.866
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+130); Under

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 961-962
September 13, 2016 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(DeLaRosa) 15.326
Arizona
(Ray) 12.520
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+130); Over

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
September 13, 2016 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 16.817
St. Louis
(Garcia) 15.007
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-125); Over

Miami @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
September 13, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Esch) 13.070
Atlanta
(Wisler) 16.067
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-125); Over

Milwaukee @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
September 13, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 12.919
Cincinnati
(Straily) 18.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 5 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-135); Under

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
September 13, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 15.518
Philadelphia
(Asher) 12.038
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-155); Under

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 951-952
September 13, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 17.389
Washington
(Cole) 13.201
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-145); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 13

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NY METS (76 - 68) at WASHINGTON (86 - 58) - 7:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. A.J. COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 49-51 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-19 (+19.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 25-10 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 412-425 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 40-31 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 169-137 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-26 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 168-136 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 110-91 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 128-107 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-6 (+4.5 Units) against NY METS this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.6 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 2-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.104.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

A.J. COLE vs. NY METS since 1997
COLE is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (69 - 73) at PHILADELPHIA (64 - 80) - 7:05 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. ALEC ASHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 69-73 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 2-9 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 69-73 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 51-64 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-42 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-80 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 63-79 (+0.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-51 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-28 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 233-238 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
NOVA is 30-16 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+1.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

ALEC ASHER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (64 - 80) at CINCINNATI (61 - 82) - 7:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 36-64 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-54 (-25.9 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.
GARZA is 74-88 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 17-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 11-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 17-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 6-1 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 124-181 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 124-181 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 389-416 (-95.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 84-99 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 384-353 (-88.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-6 (+2.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.6 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GARZA is 4-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-10. (-10.2 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
STRAILY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MIAMI (71 - 73) at ATLANTA (56 - 88) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ESCH (R) vs. MATT WISLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-34 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 49-62 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 16-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MIAMI is 124-126 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MIAMI is 28-24 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 24-45 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 10-25 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-45 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 15-36 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 97-125 (-35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-4 (+9.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

JAKE ESCH vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT WISLER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WISLER is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 2.030.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (92 - 51) at ST LOUIS (75 - 68) - 8:15 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1580-1674 (-259.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 219-265 (-77.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1523-1587 (-234.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 762-818 (-183.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
HAMMEL is 8-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 249-158 (+64.7 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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-32 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-12 (+12.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 89-49 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-67 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HAMMEL is 72-60 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 75-68 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-40 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 0-8 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
ST LOUIS is 75-68 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-48 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-24 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GARCIA is 6-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 6-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-7 (+3.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HAMMEL is 4-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GARCIA is 3-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

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COLORADO (69 - 75) at ARIZONA (59 - 84) - 9:40 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 632-986 (-182.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 576-906 (-165.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 81-121 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-56 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-32 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 15-34 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
DE LA ROSA is 43-37 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 43-37 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 72-56 (+22.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 59-84 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 19-29 (-20.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-46 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 13-23 (-12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 25-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 58-83 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 41-56 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 5-19 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 13-18 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
RAY is 9-19 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 0-6 (-7.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 8-16 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 7-17 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 9-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 14-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 3-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-8 (+0.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
13 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+9.8 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 10-8 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 15-10 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-13. (-1.5 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. COLORADO since 1997
RAY is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.728.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (60 - 84) at SAN FRANCISCO (77 - 66) - 10:15 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. ALBERT SUAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 14-32 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-63 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 222-111 (+44.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 268-171 (+60.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 106-74 (+25.7 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 59-79 (+1.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 47-51 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-30 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-27 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-66 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-47 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-4 (-0.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RICHARD is 6-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 7-5 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

ALBERT SUAREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (60 - 83) at TORONTO (79 - 64) - 7:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 60-83 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-15 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-43 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-54 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-43 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 44-61 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-51 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-53 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-8 (+2.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. TORONTO since 1997
SMYLY is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 0.884.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
STROMAN is 3-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (78 - 65) at BOSTON (81 - 62) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 38-62 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-13 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 78-65 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 188-215 (+42.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 119-94 (+30.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-56 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-37 (+6.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 73-62 (+19.0 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.
BOSTON is 230-238 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 651-585 (-80.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 119-116 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-50 (-21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-40 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 46-59 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 140-130 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-24 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BOSTON is 85-88 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 109-121 (-26.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-37 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-35 (-19.2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-7 (+1.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUNDY is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 2.540.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (53 - 91) at DETROIT (77 - 66) - 7:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 53-91 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-24 (-14.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-45 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 51-87 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-56 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-62 (-29.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 77-66 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 72-63 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 55-45 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 46-31 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOYD is 10-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 12-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 49-52 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-2 (+8.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 3-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.590.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

MATT BOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BOYD is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (61 - 82) at KANSAS CITY (74 - 69) - 7:15 PM
JHAREL COTTON (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 61-82 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-42 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-79 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 140-155 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-55 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-47 (-24.9 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.
KANSAS CITY is 74-69 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-26 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-18 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-64 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 55-52 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-50 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 76-61 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-60 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DUFFY is 16-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DUFFY is 19-5 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUFFY is 28-15 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DUFFY is 1-8 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

JHAREL COTTON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

DANNY DUFFY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
DUFFY is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (83 - 60) at CHI WHITE SOX (69 - 74) - 8:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 155-135 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-20 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-35 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-32 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-37 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-38 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 11-21 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 9-4 (+3.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BAUER is 3-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.3 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
QUINTANA is 5-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.185.
His team's record is 6-9 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-4. (+6.6 units)

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TEXAS (86 - 59) at HOUSTON (75 - 69) - 8:10 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. BRAD PEACOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 86-59 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 44-22 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 39-37 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 38-27 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-17 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-24 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 84-54 (+34.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 63-39 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 64-41 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 52-33 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 38-23 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 41-32 (+15.3 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.
GRIFFIN is 13-7 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 9-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 12-6 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 10-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 22-10 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 15-4 (+13.1 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)
HOUSTON is 75-69 (-7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-47 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 39-46 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 7-13 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 14-3 (+13.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GRIFFIN is 5-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. TEXAS since 1997
PEACOCK is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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SEATTLE (76 - 68) at LA ANGELS (63 - 80) - 10:05 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. ALEX MEYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 152-154 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 144-150 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 67-83 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 369-341 (-82.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 134-113 (+33.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
SEATTLE is 122-113 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 23-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-36 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 42-29 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 63-80 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 58-78 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-9 (-0.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
WALKER is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.22 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

ALEX MEYER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (81 - 62) at NY YANKEES (76 - 67) - 7:05 PM
JULIO URIAS (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 81-62 (-2.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-35 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-102 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 78-60 (-4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 55-49 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-20 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 76-67 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 73-58 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 79-68 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 29-20 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SABATHIA is 10-4 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 28-42 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JULIO URIAS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SABATHIA is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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Dodgers visit the Bronx
September 13, 2016


LOS ANGELES DODGERS (81-62) at NEW YORK YANKEES (76-67)

First pitch: Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Los Angeles -140, New York +130, Total: 8.5

The Yankees will be in a must-win situation when they host the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Los Angeles had lost two of its previous three games before defeating New York on Monday and the team will be hoping to get hot down the stretch. The Dodgers know the importance of entering the postseason with some momentum and this series in Yankee Stadium is a perfect chance to get some of their hitters going.

The Yankees, meanwhile, are falling behind in the Wild Card race after losing each of their past two games. They desperately need to win this game on Tuesday and will likely need to rattle off a five-game winning streak at some point down the stretch.

The starters in this Tuesday matchup are set to be LHP Julio Urias (5-2, 3.69 ERA, 76 K) for Los Angeles and LHP C.C. Sabathia (8-12, 4.27 ERA, 130 K) for New York. One trend that sticks out when looking at this game is that home underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher are 400-330 against the money line - with a starting pitcher who strikes out five or more batters per start, stranding 6.9 or less runners on base per game on the season - since 1997.

Julio Urias has been outstanding for Los Angeles recently, allowing three earned runs total over his past three starts. Urias has pitched 17.1 innings in that time, striking out 20 batters and walking just three. He’ll need to do his best to miss bats in this one, as he does throw hard and the Yankees might just make him pay if he makes any mistakes high in the zone. He has, however, allowed only one homer in his past 10 appearances and prides himself on his ability to keep the ball in the park.

Offensively, SS Corey Seager (.319, 25 HR, 69 RBI) is a player to watch in this game. Seager was 2-for-5 with an RBI on Monday and has now gotten two or more hits in six of his past nine games. He doesn’t hit lefties quite as well as he does righties (he’s hitting only .269 versus lefties), but should have no problem taking care of Sabathia’s off-speed stuff on Tuesday.

It’s also worth keeping an eye on OF Yasiel Puig (.265, 10 HR, 40 RBI) in this one. Puig has not been an everyday player since coming back up to the majors, but he does have three homers over his past six appearances. He is capable of providing a spark and should get a chance to play against the Yankees’ lefty on Tuesday.

The Yankees have lost two straight games and they could not have come at a worse time. New York can’t afford to lose this game on Tuesday and C.C. Sabathia is surely aware of that. The lefty has had an up-and-down season for the Yankees, but he does have experience in big games and this is a spot that New York should be comfortable having him in. Sabathia has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his past four starts, but he did go only four innings against Tampa Bay in his most recent outing (Sep. 8). The Yankees will need him to work deeper into this game, as they can’t have too much pressure being put on their bullpen.

Offensively, the Yankees can use a big game from Gary Sanchez (.333, 13 HR, 24 RBI). Sanchez has been the catalyst for New York’s late playoff push and the team is counting on him on a nightly basis. He should be able to make an impact in this game, as he will be facing a lefty that throws a very hard fastball. If Urias gives him anything hittable then Sanchez will likely send it over the centerfield wall.

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LEADING OFF: Cubs close in, Big Papi ties The Mick
September 13, 2016

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

THEY CAN ALMOST TASTE IT

Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and the Cubs can keep closing in on the NL Central crown with a win over the rival Cardinals in St. Louis. Jason Hammel (14-8) starts for Chicago against lefty Jaime Garcia (10-12).

MICKEY & PAPI

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit his 536th home run Monday night, tying Yankees great Mickey Mantle for 17th on the career list. Ortiz connected for the AL East leaders against Baltimore. The series continues at Fenway Park when Drew Pomeranz and Boston take on Dylan Bundy and the contending Orioles.

READY TO RETURN?

Josh Donaldson could be back at third base for Toronto, a day after he was out of the lineup. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said the reigning AL MVP was ''banged up'' and needed a day to regroup. Donaldson is hitless in a career-worst seven games, going 0 for 23 with seven strikeouts in that span for the AL playoff contenders.

NOAH'S ARM

In a tight race with St. Louis and San Francisco for two NL wild cards, the Mets and their injury-plagued rotation could use a long outing from All-Star ace Noah Syndergaard (13-8) in Washington. Fill-in starter Rafael Montero lasted only 1 2/3 innings against the NL East leaders in the series opener Monday night. Syndergaard ranks second in the majors with a 2.48 ERA.

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Cubs give "Grandpa Rossy" grand send-off as career nears end
September 13, 2016

CHICAGO (AP) The most popular grandpa in Chicago these days just might be a 39-year-old with three young children who happens to play for the most dominant team in the majors.

Oh, and he does not actually have any grandkids.

Even so, David Ross might as well be a grandpa by baseball standards. And as his career winds down after 15 years, he's getting a grand send-off with the Chicago Cubs. While a long-suffering franchise eyes its first World Series championship since 1908, a lifelong backup catcher is being treated like a star on his way out the door.

''I was at dinner last night,'' Ross said. ''Somebody yelled across the restaurant, `Hey grandpa!' when I walked in. I'm like, `How we doing? How's it going?' A lot more attention. It's unique, different for me.''

Yes, it's quite a time to be ''Grandpa Rossy.''

''Grandpa Rossy?'' Well, that started in spring training.

Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo were at dinner with Ross and some other players when the two young sluggers decided to have some fun and open an Instagram account documenting his final season.

Grandparossy-3 started with three pictures posted on Feb. 21 - of Ross posing at a sporting goods store with a Cubs shirt and mitt in one hand and pants, batting gloves and knee pads before his ''last first day''; of a black-and-white Ross baseball card from when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a nod to his age; and of the three of them at a Phoenix Suns game. The account has grown to one with 136,000, and the retirement tour spurred such a demand that the Cubs are selling Ross t-shirts at Wrigley Field for the first time since he joined the club before last season.

''It's his last year playing baseball,'' Bryant said. ''We wanted ... to make him feel really special, that we really care about him and are gonna miss him.''

Even better, they're having fun along the way.

The Instagram account became a vehicle for Ross to post pictures from the road and of his family and teammates. There are shots of him playing, working out and hanging with Rizzo in Las Vegas.

There are videos, too. One from spring training shows Ross in a ''G-PA ROSSY'' No. 3 jersey walking hunched over in the clubhouse using a bat like a cane as Rizzo and Bryant help him.

''Almost there,'' Rizzo says.

''You can do it,'' Bryant chimes in.

In another, Ross and Rizzo perform an acoustic rendition of Vanilla Ice's ''Ice, Ice, Baby,'' with Ross on guitar and vocals and Rizzo on a conga drum.

The Cubs organization also jumped on the ''Grandpa Rossy'' phenomenon and produced a series of videos with Ross to generate All-Star votes for his teammates.

In one, Grandpa Rossy uses a rotary phone to implore fans to dial ''(hash)votecubs'' and call in their vote. In another, he encourages them to fax it.

Teammates also gave Ross a motorized scooter during spring training to help him get around.

''At first, we kind of felt bad calling him grandpa,'' Bryant acknowledged. ''He's like 38 years old. That's pretty young for a normal person. He's enjoyed it.''

It hasn't been all jokes and gag gifts. There have been sweet gestures, like this one compliments of Jason Heyward: Suite upgrades for Ross and his family on the road.

For Heyward, who signed with Chicago in the offseason, it was a way to thank someone who helped him when he was breaking into the majors with Atlanta six years ago. He learned quickly that Ross had a way with words, like that time the Braves were playing an exhibition game against the Mets before his rookie season.

Heyward took his turn in batting practice and went inside. Ross wanted to know why he wasn't shagging fly balls instead.

''If there's something that's not happening and needs to happen, he's the person to say something about it the right way,'' Heyward said. ''When he speaks, it's probably a good idea to listen because he's saying something that's gonna help you as an individual and he's definitely saying something that's gonna help the team.''

Jon Lester, who played with Ross in Boston, said, ''He knows how to push you the right way.''

That in part helps explain why the Cubs consider Ross, a career .229 hitter on his seventh team who has never played in more than 112 games and has logged more than 200 at-bats only two times, so important.

It goes beyond the raw numbers. He is a steady hand behind the plate and in the clubhouse, a player who won a championship with Boston in 2013 and is trying to help a team loaded with stars from Bryant and Rizzo to Jake Arrieta and Lester finally bring home a championship to Wrigley Field.

''I look back on what I bring and my skillset and how I got this much time in the major leagues, it blows my mind,'' Ross said. ''I try to appreciate that and not take that for granted.''

He is someone manager Joe Maddon saw as a perfect fit from the moment he found out. Maddon was driving around Tampa and pulled into a parking lot to call Ross.

''Fun, passionate, aggressively wanted to win, great teammate. All that stuff came through in that phone conversation,'' Maddon said.

Now, a career that started with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002 nears the end, Ross is soaking it all in and having some fun along the way. He started keeping a diary documenting the season in a leather notepad his wife gave him and now makes a few entries a month on his phone, instead, usually during flights.

''It's time to go home, it's time to be a family, it's time to start a different chapter in my life,'' Ross said. ''I love baseball, don't get me wrong. I love playing, I love competing, I love these guys. There's a perfect atmosphere here.''

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09/12- Monday's Results: 8 - 10 - 1 - 0.04

July's Totals: 176- 174 + 37.42 50.28%
August Totals: 208 - 232 + 5.28 47.27%
September Totals: 79 - 96 - 3.92 45.14% %

Season's Overall Record : 633 - 660 + 68.24 48.95%

Big Winners Yesterday.............Philly + 123, San Diego + 210, CWS + 157, Seattle +106

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PIT at PHI 07:05 PM

PIT -144

NYM at WAS 07:05 PM

WAS +106

U 8.0


LAD at NYY 07:05 PM

NYY +110


TB at TOR 07:07 PM

TOR -183


MIA at ATL 07:10 PM

ATL -123


MIN at DET 07:10 PM

MIN +150

O 9.0


BAL at BOS 07:10 PM

BAL +139

O 10.0

MIL at CIN 07:10 PM

MIL +110


OAK at KC 07:15 PM

KC -164


CLE at CHW 08:10 PM

CLE +107


TEX at HOU 08:10 PM

HOU -135


CHC at STL 08:15 PM

CHC -100


COL at ARI 09:40 PM

COL +146

O 10.0


SEA at LAA 10:05 PM

SEA -120


SD at SF 10:15 PM

SD +133

O 8.0