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**Udog** · 04-23-2017, 09:28 AM

Armadillo:Sunday's six-pack

— Max Scherzer pitches against the Mets tonight; he is 12-0 in his last 13 starts against NL East teams- Nationals won the 13th game, too.

— Blues 4, Wild 3 OT— St Louis advances, faces Nashville in next round.

— George Springer left the Astros’ game last night with a tight hamstring, much like Troy Tulowitzki did in Toronto’s game Friday. Hamstring usually equals a trip to the DL. Miguel Cabrera is also on the DL in Detroit.

— Hawks 116, Wizards 98— Atlanta was winning this game, 35-13.

— Grizzlies 110, Spurs 108 OT— Series is 2-2; home side won all four games.

— Warriors 119, Trailblazers 113- Steve Kerr was ill, Mike Brown coached the Warriors, who trailed by 17 at one point.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……..

13) When Giants open their 2017 season in Dallas against the Cowboys, it’ll be the 4th time in last five years these rivals opened the season against each other.

12) Chicago White Sox were shut out in Jose Quintana’s last two starts; in 18 of his last 26 losses, the Pale Hose either got shut out or scored one run.

11) Blake Griffin is out for the season with an injury to his big toe; those can be tough, since you push off with that part of your foot. Jack Lambert was a damn tough linebacker for the Steelers; his career ended because of an injury to his big toe.

10) Chicago Blackhawks were first #1 conference seed swept in an NHL first-round series since 1993, when the St Louis Blues swept Chicago.

9) Something to remember in September: Over the last 20 years, New Jersey Jets are 15-5 against the spread in their first road game of the season. Jets open this year in Buffalo.

8) Was nice of the Mets’ TV guys to crush the Washington Nationals’ 3B coach when Daniel Murphy got thrown out at the plate Saturday on a throw from right field.

If that happens to the Mets, those guys wouldn’t say boo; maybe they’ll call it questionable to send the guy but no way do they bash the 3B coach.

7) Toronto Blue Jays have already used seven starting pitchers in the first three weeks of the season; they used seven starting pitchers all of last season.

6) Buffalo Bills play Miami twice a year, since they’re division rivals, but their two meetings this year are in Weeks 15-17, very late in the season. Unusual.

5) Kevin Chappell has a one-shot lead after 54 holes of the Valero Open; he is the sixth golfer this year to lead by one stroke after 54 holes- none of the other five won that tournament.

Chappell has never won on Tour, but he has finished 2nd six times, which also adds up to a lot of cash.

4) Thru Thursday’s major league games, 70 calls had been overturned already this season by instant replay— 44% of plays reviewed were overturned. Replay is a useful tool.

3) Former Tennessee Vols RB Jalen Hurd is transferring to Baylor, where he can play in 2018 and is expected to be a wide receiver then.

2) Cleveland Browns/Jacksonville Jaguars are only two NFL teams who won’t be on this season in prime-time- they both get a Sunday morning game from England.

1) I neither know nor care who the NBA’s MVP will be; it is the most overrated topic in sports today. That said, I know damn well WHO THE BEST PLAYER in the NBA is.

He wears number 23 for the Cavaliers. Used to play for Miami. Great, great player. The best player right now.

**Udog** · 04-23-2017, 09:33 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, April 23

NY Yankees @ Pittsburgh

Game 979-980
April 23, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Mntgmery) 16.757
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 15.736
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+105); Over

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 977-978
April 23, 2017 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Hammel) 13.117
Texas
(Darvish) 16.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-175); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 975-976
April 23, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gallardo) 15.590
Oakland
(Triggs) 14.795
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+120); Over

Toronto @ LA Angels

Game 973-974
April 23, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Stroman) 14.879
LA Angels
(Wright) 13.824
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-115); Over

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 971-972
April 23, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 13.096
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.190
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-110); Under

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
April 23, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rdriguez) 17.665
Baltimore
(Gausman) 16.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+105); Under

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 967-968
April 23, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 15.299
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 16.826
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+170); Over

Houston @ Tampa Bay

Game 965-966
April 23, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Musgrve) 17.045
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 13.985
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-115); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 963-964
April 23, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 15.760
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 14.921
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-150); Under

Miami @ San Diego

Game 961-962
April 23, 2017 @ 4:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Koehler) 12.483
San Diego
(Perdomo) 16.719
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Under

LA Dodgers @ Arizona

Game 959-960
April 23, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 17.858
Arizona
(Miller) 13.645
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-135); Over

San Francisco @ Colorado

Game 957-958
April 23, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 16.919
Colorado
(Freeland) 13.052
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-115); Over

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
April 23, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 17.129
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 15.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-120); Under

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
April 23, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 15.988
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 14.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-115); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 951-952
April 23, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 17.490
Cincinnati
(Arroyo) 13.964
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-175); Over

**Udog** · 04-23-2017, 09:38 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 23

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CHICAGO CUBS (10 - 7) at CINCINNATI (9 - 9) - 1:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1609-1693 (-255.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 406-436 (-90.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 830-847 (-152.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1182-1258 (-197.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 776-828 (-179.4 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
ARROYO is 51-27 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-20 (+23.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 15-39 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LACKEY is 5-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.123.
His team's record is 7-6 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.8 units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 13-11 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.155.
His team's record is 16-14 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-18. (-7.5 units)

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ATLANTA (6 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 9) - 1:35 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. ZACH EFLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 168-106 (+42.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
ATLANTA is 41-35 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 31-34 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
EFLIN is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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ST LOUIS (8 - 10) at MILWAUKEE (9 - 10) - 2:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 51-39 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-27 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-47 (-21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 11-25 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LEAKE is 4-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.3 units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NELSON is 0-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.97 and a WHIP of 1.573.
His team's record is 2-6 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 12) at COLORADO (12 - 6) - 3:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. KYLE FREELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-12 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-46 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 15-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 26-43 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 2-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 63-52 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-1 (+4.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. COLORADO since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 1.034.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.7 units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (8 - 10) at ARIZONA (12 - 7) - 4:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 104-87 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 43-52 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 20-23 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 17-26 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 63-68 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 35-47 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-0 (+6.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
ARIZONA is 8-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games in April games this season.
ARIZONA is 90-65 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 579-536 (-78.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 31-45 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+3.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MCCARTHY is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MILLER is 0-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.66 and a WHIP of 1.832.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)

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MIAMI (9 - 8) at SAN DIEGO (8 - 11) - 4:40 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. LUIS PERDOMO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KOEHLER is 4-16 (-11.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 23-15 (+13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-55 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-46 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PERDOMO is 8-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 6-22 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-68 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KOEHLER is 3-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

LUIS PERDOMO vs. MIAMI since 1997
PERDOMO is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (12 - 5) at NY METS (8 - 10) - 8:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-45 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-28 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-35 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-26 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 5-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 0.836.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-8. (-6.5 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WHEELER is 2-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 2-6 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

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HOUSTON (12 - 6) at TAMPA BAY (10 - 9) - 1:10 PM
JOE MUSGROVE (R) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 78-103 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-64 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JOE MUSGROVE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT ANDRIESE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 2.251.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (10 - 7) at CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 9) - 2:10 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-17 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 55-36 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 62-28 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-16 (+15.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-13 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-95 (-28.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-3 (+0.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SALAZAR is 5-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 7-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HOLLAND is 6-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 8-2 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.7 units)

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BOSTON (10 - 8) at BALTIMORE (12 - 4) - 1:35 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 656-592 (-81.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 12-4 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-32 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-4 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-3 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 58-42 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 110-151 (-66.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
GAUSMAN is 2-10 (-10.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.234.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.8 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 2-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

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DETROIT (9 - 8) at MINNESOTA (8 - 9) - 2:10 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 316-400 (-88.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 95-83 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-39 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FULMER is 21-8 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 12-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 10-0 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 67-112 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-35 (-14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-57 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-61 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-85 (-38.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-74 (-30.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FULMER is 2-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 4-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.492.
His team's record is 4-7 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)

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TORONTO (4 - 13) at LA ANGELS (8 - 11) - 3:35 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. DANIEL WRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 4-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 3-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 4-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
STROMAN is 16-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STROMAN is 4-12 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 204-156 (+40.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
STROMAN is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.51 and a WHIP of 1.861.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

DANIEL WRIGHT vs. TORONTO since 1997
WRIGHT is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (7 - 12) at OAKLAND (10 - 8) - 4:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. ANDREW TRIGGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 34-46 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in April games this season.
SEATTLE is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 91-159 (-51.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
OAKLAND is 147-195 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-34 (-20.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 75-99 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-52 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 48-66 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GALLARDO is 0-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 0-6 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

ANDREW TRIGGS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (7 - 10) at TEXAS (8 - 10) - 3:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMMEL is 13-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 103-80 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 68-52 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-34 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-58 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-42 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 194-163 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-42 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 135-111 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. TEXAS since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

YU DARVISH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DARVISH is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (11 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (7 - 10) - 1:35 PM
JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-13 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-46 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 39-53 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 14-30 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

IVAN NOVA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 04-23-2017, 09:41 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 23

National League
Braves @ Phillies

Foltynewicz is 0-2, 3.37 in two starts this month (over 1-1); Braves scored five runs in the two games.

Eflin allowed two runs in five IP (85 PT) in his first ’17 start, an extra-inning win in New York.

Atlanta lost seven of its last eight road games (over 6-2). Philly won its last three games; over is 3-2-1 in their last six games.

Nationals @ Mets
Scherzer is 2-1, 2.29 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Wheeler is 1-1, 5.52 in three starts this month (over 2-0-1).

Nationals won their last six games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. New York lost seven of its last eight games; over is 5-1-3 in their last nine home games.

Cubs @ Reds
Lackey is 1-2, 4.50 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Arroyo is 1-2, 8.40 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Chicago is 6-2 on road; six of their last seven games went over total. Reds lost seven of last nine games; over is 5-3 in their las eight games.

Cardinals @ Brewers
Leake is .2-1, 0.84 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Nelson is 1-0, 4.42 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

St Louis won five of its last six games; under is 7-3 in their last ten. Brewers lost four of last five games; seven of their last nine games went over.

Giants @ Rockies
Samardzija is 0-3, 6.16 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Freeland is 1-1, 4.91 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Giants lost five of their last six games (under 4-2)- they’re 3-8 on road. Colorado won five of its last six games; under is 12-4 in their last 16 games.

Dodgers @ Diamondbacks
McCarthy is 2-0, 2.12 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Miller is 2-1, 3.50 in three starts this month (over 2-0-1).

Dodgers lost five of their last six games (under 4-2)- they’re 2-6 on road. Arizona won its last seven home games- over is 8-1 in their home games.

Marlins @ Padres
Koehler is 0-1, 5.40 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Perdomo allowed five runs in 5.1 IP in his first ’17 start, then went on DL, now is back.

Marlins lost four of its last six road games; their last three games went over. San Diego won three of its last four games after a 5-game skid; over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

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American League
Red Sox @ Orioles
Rodriguez is 0-1, 6.10 in two starts this month (under 2-0).

Gausman is 1-1, 7.23 in four starts this month (over 2-2).

Red Sox lost three of their last four games; five of their last six stayed under. Baltimore won eight of last ten games- they’re 6-1 at home- three of their last five home games went over.

Astros @ Rays
Musgrove is 1-1, 5.87 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Andriese is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; under is 2-1 in his three starts this month.

Astros won eight of last ten games; six of their last seven road games went over. Rays won seven of their last eight home games; over is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Royals @ Rangers
Hammel is 0-2, 4.60 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Darvish is 1-2, 3.25 in four starts this month (over 2-2).

Royals lost four of their last five games (under is 9-0 in their last nine). Texas won its last four home games; seven of their last nine games stayed under total.

Indians @ White Sox
Salazar is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts (under 2-1 in his ’17 starts).

Holland is 1-2, 5.40 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Indians won their last five games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Chicago lost four of last five games- they’re 2-5 at home. Under is 11-3 in their last 14 games.

Tigers @ Twins
Fulmer is 1-1, 3.00 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Gibson is 1-2, 6.91 in three starts this month (under 3-0).

Detroit lost five of its last seven games; over is 7-2-1 in their road games. Minnesota lost five of its last six games; under is 5-2-2 in their last nine home games.

Blue Jays @ Angels
Stroman is 1-2, 4.05 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Nolasco is 1-2, 4.76 in four starts this month (over 2-2).

Blue Jays are off to a 4-13 start, 2-6 on road (under 4-3-1). Angels lost nine of last 11 games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine games- over is 6-0-1 in their last seven home games.

Mariners @ A’s
Gallardo is 0-2, 6.19 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Triggs is 3-0, 1.53 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Mariners lost four of their last five games; three of their last five road games went over. Oakland won its last five games; under is 4-2 in its last six games.

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Interleague
Bronx @ Pittsburgh
Montgomery is 1-0, 5.06 in two starts this month (over 2-0)..

Former Bronx Bomber Nova 1-2, 3.15 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

New York won ten of its last 12 games; over is 7-2 in their road games. Pirates lost four of their last five games; over is 6-0-2 in their home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Atl-Phil: Foltynewicz 0-2; Eflin 1-0
Wsh-NY: Scherzer 2-1; Wheeler 1-2
Chi-Cin: Lackey 1-2; Arroyo 1-2
StL-Mil: Leake 2-1; Nelson 2-1
SF-Colo: Samardzija 0-3; Freeland 2-1
LA-Az: McCarthy 2-1; Miller 2-1
Mia-SD: Koehler 1-2; Perdomo 1-0

American League
Bos-Balt: Rodriguez 1-1; Gausman 3-1
Hst-TB: Musgrove 1-2; Andriese 2-1
KC-Tex: Hammel 0-3; Darvish 1-3
Clev-Chi: Salazar 2-1; Holland 1-2
Det-Min: Fulmer 2-1; Gibson 1-2
Tor-LA: Stroman 1-2; Nolasco 2-2
Sea-A’s: Gallardo 0-3; Triggs 3-0

Interleague
NYY-Pitt: Montgomery 2-0; Nova 1-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Atl-Phil: Foltynewicz 0-2; Eflin 1-1
Wsh-NY: Scherzer 1-3; Wheeler 1-3
Chi-Cin: Lackey 3-3; Arroyo 1-3
StL-Mil: Leake 0-3; Nelson 1-3
SF-Colo: Samardzija 1-3; Freeland 1-3
LA-Az: McCarthy 0-3; Miller 1-3
Mia-SD: Koehler 2-3; Perdomo 1-1

American League
Bos-Balt: Rodriguez 1-2; Gausman 1-4
Hst-TB: Musgrove 0-3; Andriese 3-3
KC-Tex: Hammel 0-3; Darvish 0-4
Clev-Chi: Salazar 1-3; Holland 0-3
Det-Min: Fulmer 1-3; Gibson 0-3
Tor-LA: Stroman 0-3; Nolasco 2-4
Sea-A’s: Gallardo 2-3; Triggs 0-3

Interleague
NYY-Pitt: Montgomery 1-2; Nova 0-3

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Umpires
National League
Atl-Phil: Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Gorman games.
Wsh-NY: Over is 8-3 in last eleven Gibson games .
Chi-Cin: Five of last seven Eddings games went over.
StL-Mil: Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Timmons games.
SF-Colo: Six of last seven Fagan games went over.
LA-Az: Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Winters games .
Mia-SD: Underdogs won four of last six Emmel games.

American League
Bos-Balt: Under is 3-0-1 in Fletcher games this month.
Hst-TB: 13 of last 15 Gonzalez games went over total.
KC-Tex: Under is 7-2 in last nine Cooper games.
Clev-Chi: Eight of last ten Bellino games stayed under.
Det-Min: Under is 18-4 in last 22 Everitt games.
Tor-LA: Under was 9-2 in DeJesus’ last 11 games LY.
Sea-A’s: Five of last six Hallion games went over.

Interleague
NYY-Pitt: Five of last seven Whitson games went over.

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/22/17

Ariz 3-5-2………..4-2-3…….7-7-5
Atl 2-7-1………..4-2-1…….6-9-1
Cubs 5-3………….4-4-1……..9-7-1
Reds 5-1-1……….3-5-2……..8-6-3
Colo 6-4………….3-3-2……..9-7-2
LA 3-5-1………..5-3-1…….8-8-2
Miami 4-6-2………..5-0………9-6-2
Milw 7-1-1……….3-6-1…….10-7-2
Mets 2-4…………4-7-2……..6-11-2
Philly 4-2-2………..5-4………9-6-2
Pitt 1-6-2………..4-4……..5-10-2
St. Louis 2-6-1……….6-2-1……..8-8-2
SD 3-6-2……….4-2-2……..7-8-4
SF 4-6-2…………2-4………6-10-2
Wash 5-3…………..5-4………..9-7

Orioles 5-2-2……….5-2……….10-4-2
Boston 2-6-1………3-4-2………5-10-3
White Sox 3-4-2………2-4-1………5-8-3
Cleveland 5-5-1………1-4-1………6-9-2
Detroit 4-5-1………..5-2………..9-7-1
Astros 0-4-3………6-4-1………6-8-4
KC 2-5-2……….5-2-1………7-7-3
Angels 3-6-2………..4-4……….7-10-2
Twins 2-3-1………5-3-3……….7-6-4
NYY 3-5…………..7-2………..10-7
A’s 2-3-1……….5-3-4………7-6-5
Seattle 2-6-2………..6-2-1……..8-7-3
TB 4-2-1……….8-2-2…….12-4-3
Texas 5-2-2……….6-2-1………11-4-3
Toronto 1-7………….1-6-2………2-12-2

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-4/22/17)

Ariz 1-10……..3-9…………4
Atl 1-10……..2-7…………3
Cubs 2-8……..3-9…………5
Reds 1-6……..3-11…………4
Colo 3-9……..3-8…………6
LA 4-8……..2-10..………6
Miami 4-11……..4-7…………9
Milw 5-8……..3-10…………8
Mets 3-7……..4-11………….7
Philly 4-9……..2-8………….6
Pitt 1-9……..2-8…………3
StL 3-9……..3-9…………6
SD 5-10…….4-7…………9
SF 2-11……..2-7…………4
Wash 3-8……..3-9…………6

Orioles 1-8……..1-7…………2
Boston 0-9……..1-8…………1
White Sox 1-8…….3-7…………4
Clev 4-11……..3-5…………7
Detroit 2-9……..3-7…………5
Astros 2-7……..5-11………..7
KC 1-9……..3-6…………4
Angels 2-10……..2-8…………4
Twins 1-6……..2-10…………3
NYY 1-8……..4-8…………5
A’s 0-6……..3-12…………3
Seattle 4-10……..3-8…………7
TB 1-6……..6-12………..7
Texas 3-8……..2-9…………4
Toronto 3-8……..2-8………….5

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 7-4 AL, favorites -$209
AL @ NL– 5-3 NL, favorites -$165
Total: 10-9 AL, favorites -$374

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 1-10
AL @ NL– Over 5-3
Total– Over 6-13

**Udog** · 04-23-2017, 09:43 AM

MLB

Sunday, April 23

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs

1:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Houston
Tampa Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston

1:35 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Boston

1:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta

1:35 PM
NY YANKEES vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Yankees are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games

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

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 14 games

2:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland

3:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

3:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 11 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

3:37 PM
TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 22 games
Toronto is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home
LA Angels are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Seattle

4:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games at home

4:40 PM
MIAMI vs. SAN DIEGO
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
San Diego is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Miami

8:08 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 11 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-23-2017, 01:28 PM

MLB Daily Line Drive: Sunday's picks, betting odds and analysis

Oakland's Andrew Triggs has not allowed an earned run in 17 2/3 innings over three starts, the longest such run to open a season in franchise history.

Double-Play Picks

Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics (-120, 8.5)

This is sometimes a scary scenario when betting baseball, but everything about this matchup says to take the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon.

The visiting Seattle Mariners are slumping (1-9 on the road this season), the A's are streaking (winners of five in a row overall), M's starter Yovani Gallardo has been bad in 2017 (team W/L of 0-3 and a 6.19 ERA), A's starter Andrew Triggs has been the best pitcher in baseball in 2017 (team W/L of 3-0 and a 0.00 ERA), and the moneyline isn't too chalky where you're risking a ton.

This is one of those situations where you simply have to do it and hope the bad beat monsters are having a lazy Sunday. Just like in poker when you push all-in with the best hand...it's out of your control at this point.

Pick: A's -120

Washington Nationals at New York Mets (+140, 6.5)

The Washington Nationals already hold a three-game lead over the field in the National League East (4.5 over the 8-10 New York Mets) and these rivalry games on national television with your ace starting pitcher on the mound are "statement games" that must be taken advantage of.

Max Scherzer (the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner) climbs the hill for the visiting Nats, who have won six games in a row and nine of their last 11, and he will be countered by Zack Wheeler for the Mets, who have dropped seven of their last eight.

Scherzer is coming off a brilliant 7.0 IP, 2 H, 7 K performance against the Atlanta Braves and in his last four starts versus the Mets he has only allowed two earned runs (including an incredible 9 IP, 0 H, 17 K performance in October of 2015). Wheeler, on the other hand, has struggled against the Nationals in his career with a team W/L of only 2-6 in his eight career starts versus Washington and the Mets have never won a Wheeler start against the Nats at Citi Field (0-4).

Pick: Nationals -150

Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season to Date: 9-9

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Andrew Triggs, Oakland Athletics (3-0, 0.00 ERA, $334)

This spot in a no-brainer as Triggs has been dynamite to start 2017. The 28-year-old righty has not allowed an earned run in 17 2/3 innings over three starts, the longest such run to open a season in franchise history.

Triggs has only allowed 11 hits over his three starts this season (two doubles and nine singles) and is coming off a very impressive victory over Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers in his last start.

Slumping: Jeff Samardzija, San Francisco Giants (0-3, 6.16 ERA, -$342)

It's certainly been a rocky start to the 2017 season for Jeff Samardzija of the San Francisco Giants. He's lost all three of his starts, he's given up too many home runs (4), and Sunday he gets to deal with the powerful Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.

With Madison Bumgarner on the shelf for an extended period of time, the Giants need someone else in the rotation to step up. Shark has shown the ability to go on a winning streak in the past, but is this Giants team good enough to flip the switch and turn it on without MadBum? Maybe not.

Saturday’s Top Trends

* The Royals are 1-9 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals +170 today @ Darvish and the Rangers
* Under is 9-1 in Marcus Stroman's last 10 starts. Total today @ Angels is 8.5.
* The Marlins are 1-10 in Tom Koehler's last 11 starts. Marlins -120 today @ Padres.
* Under is 13-2-1 in the last 16 meeting between the Nationals and Mets. Tonight's total 7.

Weather to Keep an Eye on

There is a stiff pitcher's wind of 15 miles per hour (IN from left) in the forecast for this afternoon in Cincinnati where the Reds will host the powerful Chicago Cubs. Apart from the wind every else looks pleasant with temperatures in the mid-60's with partly cloudy skies.

The forecast is calling for a hitter's wind in Oakland where the A's will host the Mariners. The wind is expected to be blowing OUT to right-center at 15-20 miles per hour...although be careful because the wind at Oakland Alameda Coliseum can sometimes swirl when it gets into the bowl.

UMP of the Day

Ramon De Jesus: Great news for Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman and Angels' Daniel Wright on Sunday as Ramon De Jesus will be working the plate for this Sunday afternoon tilt in sunny Anaheim. Although this is his first home plate assignment of 2017, historically De Jesus brings a very high strike rate (64.02 percent in 2016) and plenty of Unders (10-1-1 in his last 12 behind the dish). Jays/Angels total: 8.5.

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