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**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 03:01 AM

Standings

Regular Season Standings · Wild Card Standings
AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Boston Red Sox 88 64 .579 0 46-28 42-36 7-3 W-3
New York Yankees 85 67 .559 3 46-28 39-39 8-2 W-3
Tampa Bay Rays 74 78 .487 14 39-39 35-39 4-6 W-1
Baltimore Orioles 73 80 .477 15 44-33 29-47 2-8 L-3
Toronto Blue Jays 71 81 .467 17 40-37 31-44 6-4 L-1

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Cleveland Indians 94 57 .623 0 45-30 49-27 9-1 W-3
Minnesota Twins 78 74 .513 16 39-39 39-35 4-6 L-3
Kansas City Royals 74 77 .490 20 39-36 35-41 4-6 W-1
Detroit Tigers 62 90 .408 32 34-43 28-47 2-8 L-3
Chicago White Sox 60 91 .397 34 34-40 26-51 5-5 L-3

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Houston Astros 93 58 .616 0 46-31 47-27 7-3 W-6
Los Angeles Angels 76 74 .507 16 41-35 35-39 4-6 L-2
Texas Rangers 74 76 .493 18 39-35 35-41 3-7 W-2
Seattle Mariners 74 77 .490 19 39-37 35-40 4-6 L-4
Oakland Athletics 69 83 .454 24 42-33 27-50 7-3 W-4

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Washington Nationals 92 59 .609 0 45-32 47-27 5-5 W-3
Miami Marlins 72 80 .474 20 39-35 33-45 4-6 W-3
Atlanta Braves 67 83 .447 24 34-43 33-40 5-5 L-4
New York Mets 65 87 .428 27 33-41 32-46 2-8 L-3
Philadelphia Phillies 61 91 .401 31 35-39 26-52 7-3 W-3

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Chicago Cubs 84 67 .556 0 46-32 38-35 7-3 L-1
Milwaukee Brewers 81 71 .533 3 43-34 38-37 7-3 L-1
St. Louis Cardinals 79 72 .523 5 42-32 37-40 6-4 W-2
Pittsburgh Pirates 69 84 .451 16 40-36 29-48 2-8 W-1
Cincinnati Reds 66 86 .434 18 39-38 27-48 5-5 L-2

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 96 56 .632 0 52-23 44-33 4-6 L-4
Arizona Diamondbacks 88 65 .575 8 48-27 40-38 5-5 W-1
Colorado Rockies 82 70 .539 14 43-32 39-38 5-5 L-3
San Diego Padres 68 84 .447 28 41-36 27-48 4-6 L-1
San Francisco Giants 60 93 .392 36 36-42 24-51 4-6 W-3

Updated Thu Sep 21 1:34 AM EDT

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Standings

Wild Card Standings

AMERICAN

Team Win Loss Percent GB

New York Yankees 85 67 0.559 +7
Minnesota Twins 78 74 0.513 0.0
Los Angeles Angels 76 74 0.507 1.0
Texas Rangers 74 76 0.493 3.0
Kansas City Royals 74 77 0.490 3.5
Seattle Mariners 74 77 0.490 3.5
Tampa Bay Rays 74 78 0.487 4.0
Baltimore Orioles 73 80 0.477 5.5
Toronto Blue Jays 71 81 0.467 7.0
Oakland Athletics 69 83 0.454 9.0
Detroit Tigers 62 90 0.408 16.0
Chicago White Sox 60 91 0.397 17.5

NATIONAL

Team Win Loss Percent GB

Arizona Diamondbacks 88 65 0.575 +5.5
Colorado Rockies 82 70 0.539 0.0
Milwaukee Brewers 81 71 0.533 1.0
St. Louis Cardinals 79 72 0.523 2.5
Miami Marlins 72 80 0.474 10.0
Pittsburgh Pirates 69 84 0.451 13.5
San Diego Padres 68 84 0.447 14.0
Atlanta Braves 67 83 0.447 14.0
Cincinnati Reds 66 86 0.434 16.0
New York Mets 65 87 0.428 17.0
Philadelphia Phillies 61 91 0.401 21.0
San Francisco Giants 60 93 0.392 22.5

Updated Thu Sep 21 1:34 AM EDT

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 12:43 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 21

LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
September 21, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 13.042
Philadelphia
(Leiter) 15.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
September 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 16.541
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 14.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
September 21, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 14.150
Atlanta
(Dickey) 12.580
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-140); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
September 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.491
Milwaukee
(Davies) 16.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+120); Under

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 909-910
September 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 12.052
San Diego
(Richard) 14.690
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+105); Under

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 911-912
September 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 16.539
Baltimore
(Ynoa) 14.599
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+100); Under

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 913-914
September 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Vargas) 17.329
Toronto
(Happ) 14.284
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+140); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 915-916
September 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Mejia) 13.573
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 17.071
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-135
10
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Houston

Game 917-918
September 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Fulmer) 14.970
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-320
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-320); Over

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 919-920
September 21, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.547
LA Angels
(Bridwell) 14.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-135); Over

Texas @ Seattle

Game 921-922
September 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hamels) 15.952
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+130); Under

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 12:44 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 21

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LA DODGERS (96 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 91) - 1:05 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. MARK LEITER JR. (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (+3.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAEDA is 3-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

MARK LEITER JR. vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (79 - 72) at CINCINNATI (66 - 86) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 30-35 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-57 (-7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-60 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-73 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-27 (+11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-22 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-9 (+2.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 6-12 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.619.
His team's record is 6-16 (-11.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (92 - 59) at ATLANTA (67 - 83) - 7:35 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 25-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 135-176 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-34 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 65-88 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 91-59 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-27 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 80-70 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 66-31 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-21 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-15 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-17 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 45-72 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-35 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-10 (+4.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ROARK is 6-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.8 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DICKEY is 4-9 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 6-12 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-10. (-3.3 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (84 - 67) at MILWAUKEE (81 - 71) - 8:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-67 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-54 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-30 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 81-71 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-31 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-45 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-55 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-33 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-20 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DAVIES is 19-12 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 15-10 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-24 (+17.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 23-4 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 78-100 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-7 (+4.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARRIETA is 8-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 9-5 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.5 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DAVIES is 5-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 5-4 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 70) at SAN DIEGO (68 - 84) - 10:10 PM
TYLER ANDERSON (L) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 316-434 (-107.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 446-706 (-136.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
COLORADO is 73-75 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-42 (-17.4 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.
SAN DIEGO is 68-84 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-41 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 41-36 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 30-36 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 51-55 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 81-97 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-45 (+17.7 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.
RICHARD is 46-38 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 82-70 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 39-38 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 39-30 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 26-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-5 (+2.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.73 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
RICHARD is 4-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.62 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 7-10 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.8 units)

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TAMPA BAY (74 - 78) at BALTIMORE (73 - 80) - 7:05 PM
MATT ANDRIESE (R) vs. GABRIEL YNOA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 142-171 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-114 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-41 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 161-154 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 94-64 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-71 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-47 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-43 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-33 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 214-341 (-104.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-6 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

MATT ANDRIESE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

GABRIEL YNOA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (74 - 77) at TORONTO (71 - 81) - 7:05 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 74-77 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-36 (+4.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VARGAS is 18-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 21-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 71-81 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 33-40 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 42-55 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 14-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 64-62 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
VARGAS is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HAPP is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (78 - 74) at DETROIT (62 - 90) - 7:10 PM
ADALBERTO MEJIA (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MEJIA is 1-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 78-74 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-35 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-13 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-42 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-51 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-35 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 62-90 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 52-72 (-23.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-43 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 36-62 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-5 (+1.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
MEJIA is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 2.143.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.89 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 91) at HOUSTON (93 - 58) - 8:10 PM
CARSON FULMER (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 93-58 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 74-36 (+22.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 11-21 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-53 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-41 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-2 (+3.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

CARSON FULMER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (95 - 57) at LA ANGELS (76 - 75) - 4:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. PARKER BRIDWELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 76-75 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 54-52 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-32 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BRIDWELL is 15-2 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 7-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 8-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 92-46 (+26.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-27 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-24 (+19.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-1 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-7 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 65-31 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-9 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-31 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

PARKER BRIDWELL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (75 - 76) at SEATTLE (74 - 78) - 10:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 12-24 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 44-23 (+15.5 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.
TEXAS is 75-76 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 80-61 (+30.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-29 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-81 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-42 (+21.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-63 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 126-101 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-67 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 94-75 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 36-18 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 26-12 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 30-12 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 19-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 21-7 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 35-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 119-120 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 163-204 (-57.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 35-40 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 625-579 (-102.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 33-44 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PAXTON is 12-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-7 (+3.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAMELS is 6-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.8 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.532.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 12:45 PM

MLB

Thursday, September 21

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:07 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games

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

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

7:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 15 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 09-21-2017, 12:49 PM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

LAD at PHI 01:05 PM

PHI +180

CLE at LAA 04:07 PM

O 8.5

TB at BAL 07:05 PM

TB +100

KC at TOR 07:07 PM

KC +135

O 9.0

MIN at DET 07:10 PM

O 10.0

STL at CIN 07:10 PM

U 9.0

WAS at ATL 07:35 PM

ATL +120

CHW at HOU 08:10 PM

CHW +265

O 8.5

CHC at MIL 08:10 PM

MIL +115

TEX at SEA 10:10 PM

U 8.5

COL at SD 10:10 PM

SD +110

U 8.5

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 02:14 AM

Baseball Capsules
September 22, 2017

MILWAUKEE (AP) Javier Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Chicago Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, beating the Brewers 5-3 Thursday night.

The Cubs now are 4 1/2 games ahead of the Brewers after winning the opener of a four-game series.

Milwaukee was in position to win it in the bottom of the ninth, loading the bases with one out. But Wade Davis (4-1) struck out Domingo Santana and then, after falling behind 3-1 in the count to Orlando Arcia, came back to retire him on an easy comebacker on a full-count pitch.

The Cubs trailed 3-2 when Ian Happ led off the ninth by hitting a grounder that first baseman Neil Walker fielded wide of the bag. Reliever Jeremy Jeffress covered first and Happ was called safe in a close play, a ruling upheld on replay.

Happ moved to second on a one-out grounder and scored when Baez, down to his last strike, singled up the middle.

Bryant hit his 28th homer, connecting off Oliver Drake (3-5).

INDIANS 4, ANGELS 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Francisco Lindor homered and Cleveland finished a three-game sweep for its 27th win in 28 games.

It matched the 1884 Providence Grays for the best 28-game run in major league history. The Grays went 28-1 before cooling.

After hitting a two-run homer Wednesday night, Lindor came back with a three-run homer in the fifth off Parker Bridwell (8-3) to break a 1-all tie. It was his 32nd home run.

The was Cleveland's 11th straight victory over the Angels, who have lost four of five overall in a struggling effort to overtake the Minnesota Twins for the final AL wild card.

Zack McAllister (2-2) threw 1 1/3 innings of relief. Tyler Olson threw a scoreless ninth for his first career save.

TWINS 12, TIGERS 1

DETROIT (AP) - Joe Mauer and Jorge Polanco had three hits each, and Minnesota extended its lead for the American League's second wild card.

The Twins are 2 + games ahead of the Angels in the race for the AL's final postseason spot.

Minnesota scored three runs apiece in the fourth and sixth innings, then added four more in the eighth. The Twins rebounded from a three-game sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, routing a depleted Detroit team that is 4-17 in September after trading Justin Verlander and Justin Upton.

Adalberto Mejia fell one out short of a win, allowing a run and four hits in 4 2/3 innings. Dillon Gee (3-2) was credited with a victory in relief.

Jordan Zimmermann (8-13) yielded three runs and five hits in four innings.

DODGERS 5, PHILLIES 4

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pinch-hitter Andre Ethier and Curtis Granderson homered as Los Angeles clinched a tie for the NL West title, ending a four-game losing streak by beating Philadelphia.

The Dodgers can win their fifth straight division crown Friday night with either a victory at home over San Francisco or a loss by second-place Arizona to Miami.

Los Angeles avoided a four-game sweep by the last-place Phillies, winning for just the sixth time in 26 games.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner sustained a bruised right thumb when he was hit by a pitch from Mark Leiter Jr. in the first and exited the game. Turner is hitting a team-leading .321 with 21 homers and 70 RBIs.

Ethier tied it with a home run in the seventh off reliever Ricardo Pinto (1-2) that made it 4-all. Chris Taylor followed with a triple and scored the go-ahead run on a grounder by Austin Barnes.

Rookie Walker Buehler (1-0) pitched a hitless inning to win his first major league decision. Kenley Jansen got four outs for his 39th save.

WHITE SOX 3, ASTROS 1

HOUSTON (AP) - Chris Volstad and Chicago's bullpen covered 8 2/3 innings after starter Carson Fulmer left with a blister.

Volstad (1-0) got his first win since 2012 with the Chicago Cubs. He allowed a run over 4 1/3 innings, and six relievers kept Houston scoreless from there. Juan Minaya worked around two walks in the ninth for his fifth save.

Chicago built a 2-0 lead off Dallas Keuchel (13-5) by the third inning. Brian McCann got Houston within 1 on a solo homer in the bottom of the inning.

ROYALS 1, BLUE JAYS 0

TORONTO (AP) - Jason Vargas and four relievers combined on a two-hitter, and Melky Cabrera had three hits and the only RBI.

Vargas (17-10) struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings to win his third straight start. None of the three batters he walked advanced beyond first base.

The Blue Jays did not have a runner reach scoring position. The Royals, who have 10 games remaining, are 3 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the second AL wild card spot.

Cabrera's RBI came in the third against Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ (9-11).

ORIOLES 3, RAYS 1

BALTIMORE (AP) - Gabriel Ynoa pitched eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado homered and Baltimore beat Tampa in a matchup between fading AL East teams.

Machado's two-run homer in the first inning off Matt Andriese (5-4) propelled the Orioles to their third win in 15 games.

Ynoa (2-2) struck out three and walked two in earning his first win as a starter in six career tries. He failed to go past five innings in any of his previous starts. Brad Brach pitched the ninth for his 18th save

CARDINALS 8, REDS 5

CINCINNATI (AP) - Dexter Fowler delivered again, getting three hits and driving in two as St. Louis overcame Scott Schebler's two home runs to beat Cincinnati for a three-game sweep.

The Cardinals began the day 2 + games behind Colorado for the second NL wild card and five games behind the Central-leading Chicago Cubs.

Carlos Martinez (12-11) lasted 6 1/3 innings on a muggy night with a gametime temperature of 85 degrees, allowing four runs and nine hits.

Homer Bailey (5-9) became the third consecutive Reds starter to be lifted without getting through five innings.

BRAVES 3, NATIONALS 2

ATLANTA (AP) - R.A. Dickey frustrated Washington with his knuckleball for eight innings, Ozzie Albies had three hits and Atlanta beat the Nationals.

Dickey (10-10) gave up two runs, four hits and no walks. He made a strong case that the Braves should pick up his $8 million club option for 2018, but said after the game that he may retire following this season.

Arodys Vizcaino struck out the side in a perfect ninth for his 12th save in 15 chances.

The Braves scored two runs in the fourth off Tanner Roark (13-10).

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 02:17 AM

MLB notebook: Mets manager Collins expected to retire
September 21, 2017

The New York Mets expect manager Terry Collins to retire after this season, the New York Daily News reported Thursday.

The Mets and Collins have not discussed an extension on his contract, which expires at the end of the 2016-17 season.

The Mets have had a disappointing season, but Collins said again this week that he has not decided on his future.

Collins, 68, is in his seventh season as the Mets manager. The team has a 546-578 record under Collins, and the Mets reached the postseason in two of his seasons. Expected to contend for a playoff spot this season, the Mets have struggled to a 65-87 record.

--The Cincinnati Reds announced that the protective netting at Great American Ball Park will be extended to the end of both dugouts after the season.

The announcement comes one day after a young girl was struck in the face by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium.

Major League Baseball issued recommendations for screens or protective netting in December 2015, encouraging teams to have it between the ends of the dugouts closest to home plate.

According to Yahoo! Sports, only 10 of the 30 teams are in compliance with Major League Baseball's recommendation.

--Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is day-to-day with a bruised right thumb after being hit by a pitch during Thursday's victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Dodgers announced that X-rays were negative.

Turner was hit by a pitch from Mark Leiter Jr. in the first inning of the contest. He initially stayed in the game before being pulled prior to the bottom of the second inning.

--Former major league outfielder Raul Mondesi was sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption and mishandling of public funds while serving as mayor of San Cristobal in the Dominican Republic.

Mondesi, who was also fined 60 million pesos, was the 1994 National League Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 1995. He had been under house arrest since February while awaiting trial.

The 46-year-old will be prohibited from holding any public office in the country for 10 years.

His son, Raul Mondesi, plays for the Kansas City Royals.

--The St. Louis Cardinals recalled infielder Breyvic Valera from Triple-A Memphis, the team announced .

Valera, who will be making his second stint in the majors, will join the Cardinals prior to the team's game versus the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 02:19 AM

LEADING OFF: Dodgers try to clinch NL West, Verlander rolls
September 21, 2017

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

DODGER STADIUM DELIGHT

Los Angeles can clinch its fifth straight NL West title with either a win at Dodger Stadium over San Francisco or a loss by second-place Arizona to Miami. The Dodgers still own the best record in the majors in the race for home-field advantage throughout the postseason, but just by a game over Cleveland after losing 20 of 26. Rich Hill (10-8, 3.60 ERA) starts the potential clincher for LA. The Dodgers also will see how third baseman Justin Turner is feeling, a day after he sustained a bruised right thumb. Turner is hitting a team-leading .321 with 21 homers and 70 RBIs.

ASCENDING ASTRO

Justin Verlander has been dominant since being traded from Detroit to Houston. The veteran righty is 3-0, allowing just two earned runs in 21 innings and striking out 26 over three starts for the AL West champion Astros. He tries to keep up the string when he faces the visiting Angels.

CLEVELAND (STILL) ROCKS

The record-setting Indians have more history in their sights as they open a series at Seattle. Cleveland has won 27 of 28, a first in the majors since the 1884 Providence Grays, who went 28-1 before the Detroit Wolverines - defunct for 129 years - ended their run. The Indians have reeled off five straight victories since ending a 22-game winning streak, with Trevor Bauer getting their only loss since Aug. 24. Bauer (16-9, 4.41) takes the ball in the opener against Mariners righty Erasmo Ramirez (5-6, 4.56).

PITCHING FORWARD

Red Sox righty Rick Porcello tops the majors with 17 losses, a season after he posted 22 wins and took the AL Cy Young Award. With the playoffs nearing, AL East-leading Boston hopes to see him regain his form. He pitched 7 1/3 innings without allowing an earned run in his last start at Tampa Bay, and now faces the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 02:24 AM

Wild Card Standings

AMERICAN
Team Win Loss Percent GB

New York Yankees 85 67 0.559 +6.5
Minnesota Twins 79 74 0.516 0.0
Los Angeles Angels 76 76 0.500 2.5
Texas Rangers 76 76 0.500 2.5
Kansas City Royals 75 77 0.493 3.5
Tampa Bay Rays 74 79 0.484 5.0
Seattle Mariners 74 79 0.484 5.0
Baltimore Orioles 74 80 0.481 5.5
Toronto Blue Jays 71 82 0.464 8.0
Oakland Athletics 69 83 0.454 9.5
Detroit Tigers 62 91 0.405 17.0
Chicago White Sox 61 91 0.401 17.5

NATIONAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB

Arizona Diamondbacks 88 65 0.575 +6
Colorado Rockies 82 71 0.536 0.0
Milwaukee Brewers 81 72 0.529 1.0
St. Louis Cardinals 80 72 0.526 1.5
Miami Marlins 72 80 0.474 9.5
Pittsburgh Pirates 69 84 0.451 13.0
San Diego Padres 69 84 0.451 13.0
Atlanta Braves 68 83 0.450 13.0
Cincinnati Reds 66 87 0.431 16.0
New York Mets 65 87 0.428 16.5
Philadelphia Phillies 61 92 0.399 21.0
San Francisco Giants 60 93 0.392 22.0

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 12:56 PM

Armadillo:Friday's six-pack

— Rams 41, 49ers 39— LA overcame a miserable night by its special teams.

— Cardinals 8, Reds 5— St Louis picked up another game on Rockies/Brewers.

— Cubs 5, Brewers 3 (10)— Milwaukee blew a 3-2 lead in the 9th inning.

— San Diego 3, Colorado 0- Rockies are gagging pretty badly out west.

— Angels’ radio guy Jose Mota played an infielder for the Tigers in the great baseball movie, For the Love of the Game

— Nebraska fired AD Shawn Eichorst, bad news for football coach Mike Riley and hoop coach Tim Miles, two good guys whose W-L records in Lincoln haven’t been that great.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Things I’m looking for this weekend……..

13) NYC radio talkshow host Don LaGreca went on an epic rant this week, ripping sabermetrics and the Giants’ offensive line. For LaGreca’s sake (and his vocal chords) we’re hoping the Giants protect Eli Manning better in Philly Sunday than they did in their first two games.

12) San Diego State just beat a couple of Pac-12 squads (ASU/Stanford); now the Aztecs visit the Air Force Academy to play an opponent they’ve beaten six times in a row. Trap game?

11) Carolina didn’t allow a TD in winning its first two games; now they host a Saints’ squad that is 0-2 for the 4th year in a row and is trying to avoid being 0-3 for the 3rd year in a row. Chances are no matter what, Drew Brees will at least hang a TD or two on the Carolina defense.

10) Purdue is obviously much-improved under new coach Brohm, but exactly how much better? Boilermakers host Michigan this week; Wolverines are 3-0, but have scored only one TD in 20 red zone trips, which is no bueno.

9) Cleveland Browns as a road favorite? If I owned the Indianapolis Colts, that would make me unhappy. Jacoby Brissett gets his 3rd NFL start; his team scored 0-13 points in losing his first two NFL starts. If Colts lose this game, they’ll be looking for a new coach soon.

8) USC just beat Stanford/Texas; they have a Friday night game at Washington State up next, which makes this week’s game at Cal a trap game of sorts. Cal has already upset UNC and Ole Miss, but they also got shredded by the passing game of I-AA Weber State, which opens up the possibility that Trojan QB Darnold could light up the scoreboard in Berkeley.

7) Seattle Seahawks scored 10 or less points in five of their last nine road games; sounds like there is tension between offense/defense in the Seattle locker room. Visit to Tennessee this week is going to be an interesting game. Seahawks struggled to get by the 49ers at home last week.

6) Michigan State lost 7 starters on both sides of the ball from LY; young Spartans opened year with wins over a couple of MAC teams, but now Notre Dame visits with an offense that ran ball for 400+ yards each in wins over Temple/BC, but was shut down in loss to Georgia. Can MSU shut down the Notre Dame running game?

5) Chiefs opened season with a huge win at Foxboro then a home win over Andy Reid’s old team, the Eagles. Now KC heads west to play a Charger team they’ve beaten six times in a row; Bolts are 0-2 with two tough losses where a competent kicker could’ve changed the outcome. What kind of a crowd will the Chargers draw in their second home game in Carson?

4) Mississippi State crushed LSU 37-7 last week; can they build on that and win at Georgia?

3) Who is playing QB for the Vikings? Backup Case Keenum isn’t a horrible backup; he went 4-5 starting for the Rams LY, but if Minnesota has any aspirations of playing in a Super Bowl in their home stadium they need Sam Bradford’s knees to be healthy. Good luck with that.

2) Nebraska fired their AD this week, which has to make the football coach nervous. Huskers host lowly Rutgers this week; Nebraska better start winning lot of games, or the coach can start packing his bags and follow the AD out of Lincoln.

1) Cowboys-Cardinals Monday night should be a good one. Home opener for an Arizona squad that was shaky in its first two games on the road; how many locals bought tickets and how many Dallas fans did?

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 12:59 PM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, September 22

National League

Cardinals @ Pirates
Wacha is 3-1, 2.81 in his last four starts (under 3-1). He is 2-1, 2.89 vs Pittsburgh this year. Cardinals are 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-11-4

Nova is 0-4, 8.84 in his last four starts; under is 11-5-1 in his last 17 starts. He is 1-2, 4.82 vs St Louis this year— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-16-2

Cardinals won their last three games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. St Louis is 10-6 in last 16 road series openers. Pittsburgh lost seven of last eight games; under is 12-3 in their last 15 games. Pirates are 1-4 in last five home series openers.

Nationals @ Mets
Jackson is 0-3, 13.50 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven starts. Washington is 2-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-6-2

deGrom is 1-0, 2.07 in his last two starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight starts. He is 3-1, 2.54 vs Washington this season. New York is 8-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-11-2

Washington won three of last four games; under is 7-2-2 in their last 11 games. Nationals are 17-7 in road series openers. Mets are 2-8 in their last ten games (over 7-3). New York is 12-7 in last 19 home series openers.

Phillies @ Braves
Lively is 2-1, 3.00 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Phillies are 3-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-8-3

Newcomb is 1-1, 5.40 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Braves are 4-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-11

Phillies are 7-3 in their last ten games; under is 4-1-2 in their last seven. Phils are 2-9 in last 11 road series openers. Atlanta lost five of last seven games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Braves are 3-8 in last 11 home series openers.

Cubs @ Brewers
Lackey is 1-1, 1.93 in his last three starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. He is 1-2, 3.79 vs Milwaukee this year. Cubs are 8-5 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 9-17-2

Woodruff is 2-2, 3.28 in six starts this year (under 5-1). Brewers are 1-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-2-1

Cubs won eight of last nine games; under is 4-1 in their last five. Milwaukee won six of last nine games; four of their last five home games went over.

Marlins @ Diamondbacks
Conley is 1-2, 5.26 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Miami is 5-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-3

Greinke is 3-0, 1.82 in his last five starts; under is 6-0-2 in his last eight. Arizona is 16-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 19-6-5

Marlins won four of last five games; their last eight road games went over. Miami is 2-6 in last eight road series openers. Arizona lost three of last four games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Snakes are 16-8 in home series openers.

Rockies @ Padres
Gray is 2-0, 1.50 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. He is 1-0, 3.27 in two starts vs San Diego this season. Colorado is 5-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-6-2

Lyles is 1-1, 8.78 in three starts for San Diego (over 3-0). Padres won his only home start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

Colorado lost its last four games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. San Diego won four of its last five games (under 6-3).

Giants @ Dodgers
Samardzija is 0-2, 4.35 in his last three starts, under is 4-1 in his last five. Giants are 6-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-15-7

Hill is 1-4, 1-4, 3.77 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. He is 1-0, 1.69 in two starts vs SF this season. Dodgers are 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-8-4

Giants won their last three games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. SF is 4-9 in last 13 road series openers. Dodgers are 6-15 in their last 21 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven home games. LA is 16-8 in home series openers.

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American League
Rays @ Orioles
Cobb is 2-1, 2.81 in his last three starts; ; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. He is 1-1, 5.40 in three starts vs Baltimore this year. Tampa Bay is 8-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-10-3

Jimenez is 1-3, 8.59 in his last five starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine starts. Baltimore is 7-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-12-4

Rays lost six of last nine games; their last five road games stayed under. Baltimore lost 12 of last 15 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

New York @ Toronto
Tanaka is 4-1, 3.94 in his last five starts; over is 5-1 in his last six starts. He is 2-0, 4.15 in three starts vs Toronto this season. NY is 6-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-11-2

Estrada is 4-0, 3.77 in his last five starts, last three of which stayed under. He is 2-1, 5.73 in four starts vs New York this season. Blue Jays are 6-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-15-3

New York won seven of last eight games; under is 4-1 in their last five road games. NY is 13-9 in last 22 road series openers. Toronto lost three of last four games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Blue Jays are 10-15 in home series openers.

Twins @ Tigers
Gibson is 5-0, 2.33 in his last six starts (under 4-2). He is 1-2, 8.68 in four starts vs Detroit this season. Minnesota is 9-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-13-1

Norris is making his first start since July 5; he is 0-3, 9.88 in his last three starts. Over is 4-1 in his last five starts. Detroit is 2-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8-2

Twins lost five of last seven games; under is 6-3 in their last nine. Detroit is 2-11 in its last 13 games; over is 10-1 in their last 11 home games.

Angels @ Astros
Richards is 0-2, 2.50 in four starts this year (under 3-1). Angels won both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3

Verlander is 3-0, 0.86 in thee starts for Houston (under 3-0). Astros won his only home start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-0-1

Angels lost their last four games; their last four road games stayed under. Halos 3-7 in last ten road series openers. Houston won six of its last seven games; under is 12-3 in their last 15 home games. Astros are 8-3 in last 11 home series openers.

Royals @ While Sox
Hammel is 0-2, 11.58 in his last two starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. KC is 5-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-14-7

Lopez is 3-3, 5.13 in six starts this year (over 3-3). Chicago lost two of his three home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-3

Royals are 3-5 in their last eight games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games. KC is 11-14 in road series openers. White Sox lost three of last four games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six home games. Chicago is 6-9 in last 15 home series openers.

Rangers @ A’s
Martinez is 0-3, 7.09 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six starts. Texas is 3-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-9-3

Graveman is 2-0, 3.96 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. He is 2-0, 2.61 in three starts vs Texas this season. Oakland is 6-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-5-6

Rangers won their last four games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Texas is 7-4 in last 11 road series openers. Oakland is 10-3 in its last 13 games; over is 8-1 in their last nine home games. A’s are 4-9 in last 13 home series openers.

Indians @ Mariners
Bauer is 6-1, 3.19 in his last seven starts; under is 8-1-1 in his last 10 starts. Cleveland is 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-8-4

Ramirez is 0-2, 4.76 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Mariners are 0-3 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 5-4

Indians are 27-1 in their last 28 games; over is 3-1 in their last four road tilts. Cleveland won its last seven road series openers. Seattle lost its last six games; under is 12-4 in their last 16. Mariners are 3-9 in last 12 home series openers.

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Interleague

Red Sox @ Reds
Porcello is 1-1, 2.19 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 7-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-19-3

Romano is 1-1, 1.93 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Reds are 4-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-7-3

Boston won six of last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Red Sox are 9-6 in last 15 road series openers. Cincinnati lost its last three games, all of which went over. Reds are 6-2 in last eight home series openers.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Pitt: Wacha 14-14; Nola 13-16
Wsh-NY: Jackson 5-6; deGrom 17-13
Phil-Atl: Lively 6-7; Newcomb 6-11
Chi-Mil: Lackey 17-10; Woodruff 3-3
Mia-Az: Conley 9-9; Greinke 18-12
Colo-SD: Gray 11-7; Lyles 2-1
SF-LA: Samardzija 13-17; Hill 13-10

American League
TB-Balt: Cobb 14-14; Jimenez 12-12
NY-Tor: Tanaka 15-13; Estrada 15-16
Minn-Det: Gibson 16-11; Norris 7-9
LA-Hst: Richards 2-2; Verlander 3-0 (13-15)
KC-Chi: Hammel 10-20; Lopez 3-3
Tex-A’s: Martinez 7-9; Graveman 7-10
Clev-Sea: Bauer 17-12; Ramirez 3-6

Interleague
Bos-Cin: Porcello 14-17; Romano 6-8

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Pitt: Wacha 4-28; Nola 10-29
Wsh-NY: Jackson 5-11; deGrom 9-30
Phil-Atl: Lively 4-13; Newcomb 5-17
Chi-Mil: Lackey 15-27; Woodruff 1-6
Mia-Az: Conley 7-18; Greinke 12-30
Colo-SD: Gray 4-18; Lyles 1-3
SF-LA: Samardzija 12-30; Hill 7-23

American League
TB-Balt: Cobb 4-28; Jimenez 7-24
NY-Tor: Tanaka 11-28; Estrada 10-31
Minn-Det: Gibson 9-27; Norris 3-16
LA-Hst: Richards 1-4; Verlander 8-31
KC-Chi: Hammel 6-30; Lopez 1-6
Tex-A’s: Martinez 4-16; Graveman 8-17
Clev-Sea: Bauer 4-29; Ramirez 3-9

Interleague
Bos-Cin: Porcello 9-31; Romano 4-7-3

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Umpires
National League
American League
Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 73-69 NL, favorites +$116
Total: 153-130 AL, favorites -$164

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-62-7
Total: Over 145-130-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/19/17
Ariz 28-26-20……43-25–12……..71-51
Atl 27-35-10……26-42-8………..53-77
Cubs 33-31-8…….39-25-14………..72-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-37-9…………53-80
Colo 38-31-7………40-29-5………..78-60
LA 38-24-13…….41-25-9…………79-49
Miami 32-36-10…….36-26-11………68-62
Milw 37-27-10…….38-29-10……….74-56
Mets 33-39-5……..30-37-7………….63-76
Philly 19-43-16……30-36-9………..49-79
Pitt 31-37-9…….28-33-13………..60-70
St. Louis 32-34-9……..39-25-10………..71-59
SD 21-46-8……..38-29–9…………59-75
SF 16-49-9……..30-33-13……….46-81
Wash 43-23-7……34-33-10………….77-56

Orioles 29-39-5……..31-39-8………..60-78
Boston 31-35-11………34-37-3……….65-72
White Sox 25-40-11………29-42–4…….54-82
Cleveland 45-23-8……..39-24-10……..84-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….30-36-11……..57-74
Astros 37-28-11……..47-24-5………84-52
KC 26-35-13……..30-31-13…….56-66
Angels 26-39-8………31-31-14……..57-70
Twins 38-24-13………38-33-8……..76-57
NYY 34-38-7……….40-28-5…..…74-66
A’s 29-39-10……..32-32-12……..61-71
Seattle 29-39-9……..39-25-11………68-64
TB 36-29-11……..40-24-9……..76-53
Texas 35-27-12……..38-28-9……..73-55
Toronto 30-40-5……..30-33-12……..60-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/19/17)
Ariz 24-76……..27-74………..51
Atl 17-71……….19-79………36
Cubs 20-72……..26-78………..46
Reds 30-76……..27-76……….57
Colo 20-76……..25-74..……..45
LA 23-76……..26-74..…….49
Miami 32-78……..27-73……….59
Milw 24-74……29-78…..…..53
Mets 34-75……..26-75……….60
Philly 17-78……..24-74……….41
Pitt 22-77……..22-75……….44
StL 16-76……..23-73………..39
SD 23-75……….26-75……….49
SF 17-75……….22-77……….39
Wash 26-73……..30-77……….56

Orioles 17-76……..25-77……….42
Boston 21-77……..18-74……….39
White Sox 24-76……20-75……….44
Clev 22-77……..26-75………48
Detroit 18-74…….27-77………45
Astros 21-77……..29-74………50
KC 18-75……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..22-77……….49
Twins 17-73……..20-77……….37
NYY 19-78……..21-73……….40
A’s 20-76……..27-76………47
Seattle 21-77…….25-77……….46
TB 22-74……..26-77………48
Texas 29-76……..30-74………59
Toronto 26-76……..21-78………47

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 01:00 PM

MLB

Friday, September 22

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Washington

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Cincinnati is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:35 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

9:40 PM
MIAMI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 14 games when playing at home against Miami
Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of LA Dodgers's last 24 games

10:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 16 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Seattle's last 16 games

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 01:01 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, September 22

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
September 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.516
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 14.805
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-150); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
September 22, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Jackson) 11.807
NY Mets
(Gsellman) 13.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
N/A

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
September 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Lively) 14.942
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 12.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+105); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
September 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 13.845
Milwaukee
(Woodruff) 17.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+100); Under

Miami @ Arizona

Game 959-960
September 22, 2017 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Conley) 14.581
Arizona
(Greinke) 15.652
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-260
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-260); Under

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 961-962
September 22, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 14.483
San Diego
(Lyles) 13.359
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-160); Under

San Francisco @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
September 22, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 14.575
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 13.622
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-230
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+195); Over

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 965-966
September 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 14.013
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 17.124
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-105); Over

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 967-968
September 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 18.475
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-165); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 969-970
September 22, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.739
Detroit
(Norris) 15.904
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 971-972
September 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 16.444
Houston
(Verlnder) 13.807
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+155); Under

Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
September 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Hammel) 15.125
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 17.517
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+110); Under

Texas @ Oakland

Game 975-976
September 22, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Mrtinez) 15.103
Oakland
(Grveman) 16.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-125); Over

Cleveland @ Seattle

Game 977-978
September 22, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 17.536
Seattle
(Ramirez) 14.166
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-175); Over

Boston @ Cincinnati

Game 979-980
September 22, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 14.839
Cincinnati
(Romano) 16.044
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+115); Under

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 01:02 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, September 22

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ST LOUIS (80 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (69 - 84) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 31-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-57 (-6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 92-121 (-44.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 126-95 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 415-426 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 86-73 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-27 (+11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 30-22 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 69-84 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-30 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-84 (-23.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-62 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 111-134 (-34.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-6 (+3.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WACHA is 6-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 9-5 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-2.6 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOVA is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (92 - 60) at NY METS (65 - 87) - 7:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. ROBERT GSELLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSON is 56-75 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 47-28 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 80-71 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 66-32 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 65-87 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 33-41 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 126-143 (-58.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 12-18 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 52-64 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 36-52 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 13-43 (-30.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 6-23 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-5 (+4.2 Units) against NY METS this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. NY METS since 1997
JACKSON is 3-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

ROBERT GSELLMAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GSELLMAN is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.887.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (61 - 92) at ATLANTA (68 - 83) - 7:35 PM
BEN LIVELY (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-62 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 136-176 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-34 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 25-20 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 134-132 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-33 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 46-72 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 12-4 (+9.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.6 Units)

BEN LIVELY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LIVELY is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NEWCOMB is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (85 - 67) at MILWAUKEE (81 - 72) - 7:35 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. BRANDON WOODRUFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-67 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 432-453 (-92.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 64-54 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-38 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-30 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 81-72 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-37 (+13.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-32 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-46 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-56 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-34 (+7.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-21 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-8 (+3.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LACKEY is 6-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 8-6 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-2.0 units)

BRANDON WOODRUFF vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (72 - 80) at ARIZONA (88 - 65) - 9:40 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 30-40 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIAMI is 8-22 (-12.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 88-65 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-27 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 29-14 (+11.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 63-44 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 54-33 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 136-94 (+28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 21-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 44-11 (+22.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 131-69 (+46.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 99-49 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 68-27 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 13-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CONLEY is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
GREINKE is 5-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 8-0 (+8.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 71) at SAN DIEGO (69 - 84) - 10:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. JORDAN LYLES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 446-707 (-138.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
COLORADO is 73-76 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN DIEGO is 69-84 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-41 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-36 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-21 (+13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-23 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-36 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 52-55 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 50-59 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-17 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 36-45 (+18.8 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.
COLORADO is 82-71 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 39-39 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 39-31 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-6 (+1.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 0.926.
His team's record is 3-6 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. COLORADO since 1997
LYLES is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 93) at LA DODGERS (97 - 56) - 10:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-93 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-51 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-42 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-61 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-38 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-27 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-39 (-24.4 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.
SAMARDZIJA is 28-35 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 33-48 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 9-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 40-10 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 193-133 (-4.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 6-15 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-33 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 136-102 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-9 (+1.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

RICH HILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HILL is 4-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.088.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-1. (+7.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (74 - 79) at BALTIMORE (74 - 80) - 7:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 142-172 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-32 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-115 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 106-118 (-20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 36-39 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 162-154 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 45-33 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 75-71 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-47 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-43 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 88-74 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-33 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 38-23 (+14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 27-10 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 19-12 (+11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 21-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 25-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-6 (+1.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COBB is 5-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.54 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.4 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
JIMENEZ is 5-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.55 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (85 - 67) at TORONTO (71 - 82) - 7:05 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 7-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 16-25 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TANAKA is 20-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 71-82 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 33-41 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 7-17 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 42-56 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 27-43 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-6 (+1.7 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TORONTO since 1997
TANAKA is 8-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 10-3 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.4 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ESTRADA is 5-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 9-4 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.5 units)

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MINNESOTA (79 - 74) at DETROIT (62 - 91) - 7:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-6 (+0.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 5-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 6-8 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

DANIEL NORRIS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
NORRIS is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (76 - 76) at HOUSTON (93 - 59) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 15-35 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 93-59 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 74-37 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-76 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-26 (+12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 543-516 (+49.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 58-54 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-33 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 59-54 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 12-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 10-6 (+2.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 4-4 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VERLANDER is 7-8 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 8-10 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-4. (+7.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (75 - 77) at CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 91) - 8:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. REYNALDO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMMEL is 23-48 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 17-24 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 79-76 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-27 (+15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-14 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-77 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 78-68 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-57 (+4.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-36 (+5.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-12 (+11.4 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 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 8-8 (+1.7 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (76 - 76) at OAKLAND (69 - 83) - 10:05 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 13-24 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 42-33 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 23-14 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
TEXAS is 76-76 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 30-28 (+7.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 79-81 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 20-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 45-33 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-63 (+21.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-101 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-110 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 95-75 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 206-270 (-49.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-41 (-22.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-87 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 37-56 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-6 (+0.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 6-3 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 3-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (96 - 57) at SEATTLE (74 - 79) - 10:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. ERASMO RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 200-129 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 93-46 (+27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 51-27 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-24 (+20.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-1 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-15 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 66-31 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-9 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BAUER is 14-3 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 74-79 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 119-121 (-37.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 625-580 (-104.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 629-566 (-89.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SEATTLE is 33-45 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 5-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
RAMIREZ is 2-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BAUER is 1-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.517.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.046.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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BOSTON (88 - 64) at CINCINNATI (66 - 87) - 7:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 685-616 (-83.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 45-41 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PORCELLO is 14-17 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 5-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 7-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 26-18 (+9.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-61 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 48-24 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 66-45 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

RICK PORCELLO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PORCELLO is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-22-2017, 01:09 PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

STL at PIT 07:05 PM

PIT +135

U 8.5

TB at BAL 07:05 PM

U 9.5

NYY at TOR 07:07 PM

TOR +145

U 8.5

MIN at DET 07:10 PM

O 10.0

WAS at NYM 07:10 PM

U 9.0

BOS at CIN 07:10 PM

CIN +120

O 9.5

PHI at ATL 07:35 PM

O 9.5

CHC at MIL 07:35 PM

U 9.0

LAA at HOU 08:10 PM

LAA +150

KC at CHW 08:10 PM

O 9.5

MIA at ARI 09:40 PM

MIA +215

TEX at OAK 10:05 PM

O 9.5

CLE at SEA 10:10 PM

SEA +160

SF at LAD 10:10 PM

SF +190

COL at SD 10:10 PM

SD +150

U 8.5

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