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**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 09:38 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Spurs ousted Memphis, Raptors eliminate the Bucks, both in six games.

— Detroit scored 19 runs Tuesday; they scored 0-1 runs the next two days.

— Mets are 8-13; Cespedes/Syndergaard are both hurt now. No bueno.

— If I ever write a book, one of the chapters will be “Baseball players get hurt a lot.”

— Baltimore is 14-6, with a run differential of +9. Texas is +11; their record is 10-12.

— I’m still amazed that no one drafted Florida State RB Dalvin Cook; young man is a FOOTBALL PLAYER.

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Armadillo: Running Diary of the 2017 NFL Draft……..

7:41: Trying to decide which channel to watch the draft on; NFL Network or ESPN, assuming ESPN has enough employees left to do live programming.

Seeing how I boycotted Chris Berman for the last 20 years or so, since he and Steve Young took delight in mocking the Rams when they sucked in the 90’s, I’ll give post-Berman ESPN the first shot. Plus, Deion Sanders is on NFL Network; can’t stand him.

7:46: NFL is lucky as hell; when they foolishly put a Super Bowl in New Jersey a few years ag0, they missed a big snowstorm by a day. Tonight, on April 27, it is 74 degrees in Philly. Unusual; they just as easily could’ve gotten cruddy weather- Phillies got rained out at home two nites ago.

7:53: NFL started moving the draft a few years ago, when Radio City Music Hall was unavailable for draft weekend- they’ve struck gold. Now 14 cities want to host the draft- you know it’ll be in LA when the Rams’ new stadium is finished. I’m guessing Dallas will get it soon, too.

8:07: Roger Goodell makes $32M a year or so to be NFL’s Commish; he can take getting booed. Philly fans oblige by booing the hell out of him. Weird thing is, he isn’t a lawyer. Thought you had to be a lawyer to be a commish.

Goodell family trivia: When Robert Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, the man who replaced him as a US Senator from New York was Charles Goodell, Roger’s father.

8:10: Mel Kiper Jr, draft expert, touts Myles Garrett as a smart #1 pick for Cleveland, who is on the clock. Jon Gruden touts LSU safety Jamal Adams as the #1 pick. Gruden insists that Garrett isn’t the best player in this draft and he shows video evidence why, citing inconsistent effort.

Earlier this week, former Cowboys’ exec Gil Brandt tweeted that only 14.5 of Garrett’s 31 sacks in college came against SEC competition.

8:14: Browns take Garrett, the 5th SEC player taken #1 in the last 11 drafts. Cleveland also has the #12 pick in this round, so we’ll hear from them again in a few hours.

8:17: 49ers/Bears flip-flop the #2/#3 picks; looks like John Lynch will be trying to stockpile some draft picks in his first draft running the 49ers.

8:22: Bears take QB Mitchell Trubisky, meaning he gets to freeze his butt off for the next 10 Decembers in Chicago. Mike Glennon (3 years, $45M in Chicago) must be happier than hell; he signed with the Bears as a free agent, now it looks like he’ll be moving along again in a year or two.

The film of Trubisky that Gruden shows isn’t flattering; Trey Wingo points out that the only North Carolina QB to ever start an NFL game is TJ Yates. Trubisky started only 13 games at UNC, but then again, he isn’t going to start for a while.

8:29: 49ers take DE Solomon Thomas from Stanford; Lynch was a great DB, so it makes sense that his first draft pick is a defensive end. The young man once lived in Australia for five years; his first favorite sport was swimming.

49ers gave up 2,600 yards rushing last year; unlike Trubisky, Moore will play right away.

8:35: Jacksonville picks in the top 5 for the 6th year n a row; they take Leonard Fournette from LSU, who missed five games last year, including one by choice. He didn’t seem to be great with catching balls out of the backfield.

College coaches use the draft to be seen on TV: Stanford’s David Shaw is working on NFL Network, Ed Orgeron, Nick Saban, Dabo Swinney, Brian Kelly are all in Philly with their players. Recruiting season in college football is 365/12/7/24- tonite is no exception.

Fournette’s agent, by the way, is Jay Z.

8:43: Tennessee, with one of the picks acquired in the Jared Goff trade, selects WR Corey Davis of Western Michigan, the only D-I team to offer him a scholarship out of high school.

49ers, by the way, got two extra draft picks from the Bears for dropping from #2 to #3.

8:51: Jets draft LSU safety Jamal Adams; Todd Bowles was a DB when he played, so this makes perfect sense. Gruden loves Adams- this is a good pick. Jets allowed 30 TDs LY, had only eight INT’s. Louis Riddick praises Adams’ constant effort.

I would love to know how many kids get drafted by the Jets/Giants but aren’t aware that the teams play in New Jersey, not New York. There have to be at least one or two.

Adams’ father is George Adams, who played RB for the Giants 30 years ago, so we know he knows the Jets play in the Garden State.

Since 1987, Adams family is 8th father/son combo who were both drafted in the first round. Two of those eight are Mannings.

9:00: Chargers are on the clock; it still saddens me that they left San Diego, screwing their loyal fans for no decent reason, other than abject greed. They’re not the only ones who have done it, but they seem to be the team who left a pretty good situation to be a tenant in Los Angeles.

Chargers took WR Mike Williams instead of his college teammate, Deshaun Watson. Philip Rivers had to like this pick. Williams comes from a hometown of 170 people.

9:04: Carolina takes Christian McCaffrey from Stanford; his dad played for the Broncos, his granddad was once the fastest man in the world.

Fallout of this: Fournette/McCaffrey both skipped their bowl game to avoid injury, and they both benefitted with a solid draft position— will that makes this an increasing trend this fall?

Four of the first eight players taken went to LSU or Stanford.

9:12: Bengals take WR John Ross from Washington, whose pee-wee coach as a kid was Snoop Dawg (seriously). Ross is really, really fast, but he is going to play a decent amount of games in cold weather and he has had injury issues (shoulder. knee). Has he ever played in cold weather?

9:15: Chiefs trade up to the #10 spot in the draft; Buffalo trades down, but they get an extra #1 pick next year, to drop down 17 spots— KC has to be taking a QB, right?

9:18: ESPN fires Andy Katz, Ed Werder, Jayson Stark, but we’re supposed to watch the 6:00 SportsCenter because Ice Cube plays dominos with Jemele Hill? Oy.

9:20: Chiefs take Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes, whose dad pitched in the big leagues; he is the first QB taken in the first round by the Chiefs since Todd Blackledge, in 1983.

Gruden is tight with Andy Reid (Packer assistants together in early 90’s); he compares Mahomes to Brett Favre— seriously, he did.

As ESPN goes to commercial, Deshaun Watson doesn’t look very happy. Hey, Thurman Thomas once sat in a diner for half a day waiting to be drafted- his career turned out pretty well.

9:28: Saints take a DB from Ohio State that Jon Gruden doesn’t like that much. I like it when there is criticism; not every player is the greatest player ever.

Random rant: I bought a MacBook Pro last August; the keyboard sucks, with G and T keys often sticking. For $1,300, thought I’d get a decent keyboard. Otherwise, the laptop is fine.

9:35: Houston Texans traded up to draft Deshaun Watson, who won a lot of football games in college, but did throw 30 INT’s over the last two years, most in the whole country in I-A.

Texans have started 8 QB’s in three years under Bill O’Brien (QB guru). What makes this guy such a guru if he couldn’t make any of those eight QB’s serviceable players?

9:43: Arizona is on the clock; Carson Palmer turns 38 in December, so of course, they take a linebacker from Temple, where Bruce Arians was once the head coach. Local Philly fans eat up the local kid makes good angle.

Good news for Drew Stanton, Arizona’s current backup QB.

9:52: Hometown Eagles are on the clock: Gruden says they have to draft a CB. The crowd of roughly 70,000 is VERY EXCITED.

Eagles select Derek Barnett, a DE from Tennessee. He had more sacks in college than Reggie White— this is the pick Philly got from the Vikings for Sam Bradford. Eagle fans do not seem real happy, but unlike Myles Garrett, 29 of his 33 career sacks were in SEC games.

10:00: Colts take S Malik Hooker, who wanted to play basketball at Pitt, but Jamie Dixon never offered him, so he went to play football at Ohio State.

Louis Riddick says he needs to tackle better, Gruden says he has been hurt too much and hasn’t played enough football to be taken this high- he only played two years of HS football.

10:07: I don’t care if people boo Goodell, he seems like a good man. When the Ravens take a CB from Alabama, a 14-year old Make-a-Wish kid announces the pick, and Goodell introduces the young man. Then again, having the kid there means Goodell doesn’t get booed.

Mel Kiper’s five best available players are all SEC players, three from Alabama.

Random fact: Joe Flacco’s cap hit this year is $24.55M, highest in the NFL.

10:16: Redskins take Jonathan Allen, DE from Alabama, a pick applauded by the ESPN panel. Gruden is shocked he was available at #17, but apparently he has injury issues (shoulder).

10:20: “Who knows what they’re going to do?” Gruden on the Titans, who are up next.

Tennessee takes Adoree Jackson, a CB from USC who also played some WR for the Trojans and is a return threat. Jackson apparently also runs track; curious to see if that continues.

This will all be a lot more fun tomorrow, when the Rams have picks. Should’ve hung a #16 Rams jersey in the room tonight as a reminder of why we don’t have a pick in the first round.

10:27: Last year was Tampa Bay’s first winning season since 2010, but they didn’t make the playoffs. They took OJ Howard, a TE from Alabama, who should help open up their offense. He is Alabama’s 20th #1 draft pick since 2010, nine more than any other school.

Bucs are on Hard Knocks this summer; their CB Brett Grimes is married to a woman who is a real character— she is very outspoken on social media and doesn’t hold back. If HBO gets a mike on her, Hard Knocks will be highly entertaining TV.

10:31: First offensive lineman comes off the board at #20, Garrett Bolles to Denver; this kid was kicked out of five schools. Five. He brought his little baby up on stage with him.

Apparently the kid’s lacrosse coach wound up getting thru to him and straightening him out. Hopefully Mr Bolles will send that man a nice gift- he is also a 25-year old rookie, by the way. Denver really needed a good offensive lineman.

This is the latest the draft has ever gone before an offensive lineman was selected.

10:40: Detroit Lions take Jarrad Davis, a LB from Florida, who gets high marks for having good character. Was fun to hear that. Gruden thinks he will start as a rookie.

10:42: Dolphins take a kid from Missouri who has someone dressed as a Star Wars character sitting behind him in his house.

Wonder if Missouri alums are happy with their move to the SEC? I’m guessing the school’s accountants are happy; the SEC is a freakin’ gold mine, but on the field/court, Mizzou has mostly sucked in the SEC.

10:46: How in God’s name is Dalvin Cook still available? The Florida State RB is a FOOTBALL PLAYER.

Giants take a tight end from Ole Miss, further proof that Eli Manning runs the franchise.

10:54: Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders take a CB from Ohio State who, according to Raiders’ tradition, was accused of sexual assault recently. Wouldn’t be the Raiders if they took a solid citizen, though the young man hasn’t been charged with any crime and he strongly denies the accusation. Hopefully the kid was a victim of a potential scammer.

11:03: Cleveland is back on the clock: they take Jabril Peppers, a safety from Michigan who had a diluted drug sample at the Combine. This is the 5th time in 11 years, the Browns have had two first round picks.

One of the guys who runs the Cleveland Browns’ front office now was the Jonah Hill character in Moneyball, an Ivy League nitwit who played WR at Harvard in college, but made his reputation in baseball front offices.

Appears as if the Browns upgraded their defense tonight; Gregg Williams is the Browns’ new defensive coordinator- as a Rams’ fan, I think highly of Williams after he was our DC the last few years.

11:10: Atlanta Falcons trade with Seattle to move up to the #26 slot; Falcons have two new coordinators this year, unusual for a team that did so well last year- they take Takkarist McKinley, a LB from UCLA who was a sprinter in high school and who was raised by his grandmother after his mother deserted him at age 6.

11:18: Buffalo takes another LSU CB: Ed Orgeron might be there to support his guys, but in reality these are guys recruited and coached mostly by Les Miles, who put so many guys into the NFL it wound up costing him his job.

11:20: Dallas Cowboys get a worse greeting than Goodell when their turn is announced; no one is less popular in Philly than the Cowboys, who take Taco Charlton, a pass rusher that played at Michigan.

Long time ago, I knew a guy from Philly who wore a green windbreaker; on the back was a drawing of an animated Eagle urinating on the Cowboy logo. Oy.

11:32: Browns have traded up for a third pick in the first round; during the commercial break I put the A’s game on and saw something I never saw before— Kendall Graveman recorded an unassisted double play and he’s a pitcher— great play by him on a comebacker.

Cleveland drafts a TE from Miami; he will be a 20-year old rookie who looks more like a WR than a tight end. He has a lot of people celebrating with him when he gets drafted.

11:35: After a tribute to the late Dan Rooney, the Steelers pick JJ Watt’s brother, a LB from Wisconsin. Steelers play in Houston Christmas night.

11:40: 49ers/Saints have the last two picks tonite— San Francisco takes Reuben Foster, their third defensive player taken tonite.

New Orleans ends the first round by taking a tackle from Wisconsin, someone to protect Drew Brees as his career winds down. Ryan Ramczyk once quit football to become a welder; lucky for him he got talked out of that blunder.

There is a kid named Forrest Lamp in the draft, an offensive lineman from Western Kentucky. When he gets drafted, I will call him a bright kid, because his freakin’ name is Lamp!!!!

If Gruden or Mel Kiper criticize the team that selects Lamp, will they be throwing shade?

Thanks for reading; hope you enjoyed it.

**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 09:41 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, April 28

Chicago Cubs @ Boston

Game 929-930
April 28, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 14.471
Boston
(Pmeranz) 17.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+105); Over

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 927-928
April 28, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.845
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 10.853
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+110); Over

Oakland @ Houston

Game 925-926
April 28, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cotton) 13.510
Houston
(Morton) 15.950
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-155); Over

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 923-924
April 28, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 16.360
Texas
(Mrtinez) 12.741
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-120); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 921-922
April 28, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Pelfrey) 16.232
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.252
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Over

Seattle @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
April 28, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miranda) 16.812
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-205
11
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+175); Over

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 917-819
April 28, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 17.521
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 15.126
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+105); Over

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 915-916
April 28, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 15.417
Toronto
(Stroman) 14.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+125); Over

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
April 28, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Perdomo) 12.246
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 15.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-165); Over

Philadelphia @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
April 28, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 13.296
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 16.936
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-185); Under

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 909-910
April 28, 2017 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Freeland) 14.422
Arizona
(Ray) 15.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-155); Under

Cincinnati @ St. Louis

Game 907-908
April 28, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Adelman) 14.000
St. Louis
(Lynn) 15.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-150); Over

Atlanta @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
April 28, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Colon) 16.284
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.624
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+105); Under

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 903-904
April 28, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.748
Washington
(Scherzer) 14.669
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+145); Under

Pittsburgh @ Miami

Game 901-902
April 28, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 16.012
Miami
(Conley) 14.914
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-105); Over

**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 09:47 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, April 28

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PITTSBURGH (9 - 12) at MIAMI (10 - 10) - 7:10 PM
JAMESON TAILLON (R) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 189-178 (+32.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 24-14 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-37 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAILLON is 11-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JAMESON TAILLON vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM CONLEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CONLEY is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
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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NY METS (8 - 13) at WASHINGTON (16 - 6) - 7:05 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 2-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.8 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. NY METS since 1997
STRASBURG is 7-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.045.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+4.2 units)

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ATLANTA (8 - 12) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 11) - 8:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 41-52 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-33 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-35 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 36-38 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 78-46 (+32.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 145-109 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 11-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

BARTOLO COLON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
COLON is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.654.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ANDERSON is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (10 - 12) at ST LOUIS (11 - 11) - 8:15 PM
TIM ADLEMAN (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 754-473 (+93.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 17-22 (-15.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-48 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 17-27 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+2.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

TIM ADLEMAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ADLEMAN is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LYNN is 8-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 10-4 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+3.1 units)

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COLORADO (14 - 9) at ARIZONA (15 - 9) - 9:40 PM
KYLE FREELAND (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 643-995 (-181.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 428-681 (-135.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 15-9 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 11-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-9 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
COLORADO is 19-16 (+12.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-7 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-47 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
RAY is 2-8 (-9.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KYLE FREELAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ROBBIE RAY vs. COLORADO since 1997
RAY is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.682.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (11 - 9) at LA DODGERS (11 - 12) - 10:10 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-19 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 131-125 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 107-89 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 23-25 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 73-68 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 2-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
EICKHOFF is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAEDA is 2-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (9 - 15) at SAN FRANCISCO (8 - 15) - 10:15 PM
LUIS PERDOMO (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 10-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-11 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 60-69 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 50-58 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-14 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-65 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 15-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 34-47 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 18-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

LUIS PERDOMO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PERDOMO is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 6-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 7-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.6 units)

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TAMPA BAY (11 - 12) at TORONTO (6 - 16) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 79-106 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-57 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 8-21 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 49-69 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 58-76 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-63 (-22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 4-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 19-24 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
TORONTO is 3-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 4-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
STROMAN is 17-21 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STROMAN is 7-13 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STROMAN is 5-12 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
SNELL is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.534.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
STROMAN is 4-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.392.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (14 - 6) at NY YANKEES (13 - 7) - 7:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 45-66 (-21.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 5-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 4-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 42-25 (+15.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 56-34 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 37-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 54-47 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 103-80 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 45-32 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-42 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 11-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GAUSMAN is 4-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 9-3 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-10. (-9.0 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SABATHIA is 21-10 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 26-15 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-20. (-2.7 units)

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SEATTLE (10 - 13) at CLEVELAND (12 - 9) - 7:10 PM
ARIEL MIRANDA (L) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 36-47 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 77-93 (-31.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-30 (+25.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-7 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 83-49 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-17 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CARRASCO is 23-35 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 15-22 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 8-18 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

ARIEL MIRANDA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (11 - 9) at DETROIT (11 - 10) - 7:10 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 97-85 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 50-41 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-17 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 398-399 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 119-95 (+36.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PELFREY is 3-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 4-6 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.5 units)

MATT BOYD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BOYD is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.864.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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LA ANGELS (12 - 12) at TEXAS (10 - 12) - 8:05 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 8-21 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 105-82 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-29 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-15 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-36 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-18 (+16.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-36 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-55 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-53 (+18.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-43 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SKAGGS is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.20 and a WHIP of 1.662.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (10 - 12) at HOUSTON (14 - 8) - 8:10 PM
JHAREL COTTON (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 147-199 (-46.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-36 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 38-66 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 123-133 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997.

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

JHAREL COTTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
COTTON is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (10 - 11) at KANSAS CITY (7 - 14) - 8:15 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-114 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-62 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-86 (-38.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-75 (-30.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 194-167 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 110-68 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-12 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-23 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GIBSON is 14-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 7-0 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 14-28 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GIBSON is 5-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 8-4 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.6 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (12 - 9) at BOSTON (11 - 10) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1611-1695 (-256.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 181-207 (-50.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
ARRIETA is 33-9 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 63-42 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 32-31 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-23 (-12.5 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
POMERANZ is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

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**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 09:50 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 28

National League
Pirates @ Marlins
Taillon is 1-0, 2.49 in four starts this month (under 2-1-1).

Conley 1-0, 2.65 in three starts this month (over 3-0).

Pirates lost six of last nine games; they’re 3-6 on road (under 8-1). Miami is 3-5 in its last eight games; they’re 4-2 at home. Over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Mets @ Nationals
deGrom is 0-1, 2.55 in four starts this month (under 3-1).

Scherzer is 3-1, 2.60 in four starts this month (over 2-2).

Mets lost six in row, 10 of last 11 games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Washington won 10 of last 11 games; they’re 6-3 at home. Last four Nationals’ games went over.

Braves @ Brewers
Colon is 1-2, 5.50 in his last three starts (over 2-2).

Anderson is 2-0, 1.88 in four starts this month (under 3-1).

Braves won last two games but are 4-9 on road; over is 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Milwaukee won its last three games; over is 8-1 in its last nine home games.

Reds @ St Louis
Adleman allowed two runs in six IP (92 pT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 loss in Chicago.

Lynn is 2-0, 0.69 in his last two starts (over 2-2).

Reds lost three in row, seven of last eight games; their last six games went over. St Louis is 8-2 in its last ten games, 5-1 in last six at home. Over is 6-1 in their last seven games.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks
Freeland is 2-1, 3.32 in four starts this month (under 4-0).

Ray is 3-0, 3.80 in four starts this month (over 2-2); Arizona scored 28 runs in the four games.

Rockies lost their last three games; under is 7-1 in their last eight road tilts, 6-1 in last seven overall (all at Coors). Arizona is 11-3 at home (over 11-3).

Phillies @ Dodgers
Eickhoff is 0-1, 2.92 in four starts this month (under 3-1). Phils scored 11 runs in the four games.

Maeda is 1-2, 8.05 in four starts this month (over 3-1).

Phillies won their last six games; four of their last five stayed under. Dodgers are 4-5 in their last nine games; their last four home games stayed under.

Padres @ Giants
Perdomo is 0-1, 6.97 in two starts this month (over 2-0).

Samardzija is 0-4, 7.40 in four starts this month (under 3-1).

Padres lost five of their last six games; five of their last six road games went over. San Francisco lost six of its last eight games; under is 8-1-2 in their home games.

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American League
Rays @ Blue Jays
Snell is 0-1, 5.51 in three starts this month (over 2-1).

Stroman is 2-2, 3.41 in four starts this month (under 3-1).

Rays lost five of their last six road games; over is 7-1 in their last eight games. Toronto is 4-7 in its last 11 games, 2-7 at home- their last three games went over.

Orioles @ Bronx
Gausman is 0-2, 14.63 in his last two starts (under 3-2).

Sabathia is 2-1, 3.09 in four starts this month (over 2-2).

Orioles won six of last eight games; they’re 6-3 on road. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Bronx won 12 of last 15 games, is 8-1 at home- their last three games stayed under.

Mariners @ Indians
Miranda is 1-2, 4.35 in four starts this month (under 3-1).

Carrasco is 2-1, 1.65 in four starts this month (under 4-0).

Mariners won three of last four games; under is 8-5-1 in their road games. Cleveland won seven of last nine games; five of their last six games stayed under.

White Sox @ Tigers
Former Tiger Pelfrey allowed four runs in 4.1 IP (81 PT) in his first ’17 start, 7-0 loss to the Indians.

Boyd is 2-0, 1.65 in his last three starts (under 2-1-1).

White Sox won their last four games, scoring 33 runs. Under is 13-5 in their last 18 games. Detroit is 6-4 at home; over is 5-1-2 in their last eight games overall.

Angels @ Rangers
Skaggs is 1-0, 1.29 in his last two starts (under 2-1-1).

Martinez allowed one run in seven IP (94 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 2-1 win over KC.

Angels won five of their last six games; their last nine road games stayed under. Texas won six of its last eight home games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine.

A’s @ Astros
Cotton is 2-1, 3.44 in his last three starts (under 4-0). Oakland scored six runs in his four starts.

Morton is 1-2, 4.29 in four starts this month (under 3-1).

A’s lost their last four games, scoring eight runs. Under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Houston won four of last five home tilts; under is 9-2 in their home games.

Twins @ Royals
Gibson is 0-3, 11.25 in his last three starts (under 3-1).

Kennedy is 0-1, 1.29 in his last three starts (under 3-1). Royals scored three runs in his four starts.

Twins lost seven of last ten games; they’re 5-4 on road. Over is 4-1-3 in their last eight games. Kansas City is off an 0-7 road trip; they’re 5-3 at home. Under is 11-2 in their last 13 games overall.

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Interleague
Cubs @ Red Sox
Arrieta is 3-0, 4.38 in four starts this month (over 3-1).

Pomeranz is 1-1, 4.60 in three starts this month (under 2-1).

Cubs won six of their last eight games; they’re 8-4 on road. Over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Boston lost four of its last five games; their last seven games stayed under.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Pit-Mia: Taillon 1-3; Conley 2-1
NY-Wsh: deGrom 1-3; Scherzer 3-1
Atl-Mil: Colon 2-2; Anderson 2-2
Cin-StL: Adleman 0-1; Lynn 2-2
Colo-Az: Freeland 3-1; Ray 4-0
Phil-LA: Eickhoff 1-3; Maeda 2-2
SD-SF: Perdomo 1-1; Samardzija 0-4

American League
TB-Tor: Snell 1-2; Stroman 2-2
Balt-NY: Gausman 3-2; Sabathia 3-1
Sea-Clev: Miranda 2-2; Carrasco 3-1
Chi-Det: Pelfrey 0-1; Boyd 3-1
LA-Tex: Skaggs 2-2; Martinez 1-0
A’s-Hst: Cotton 2-2; Morton 2-2
Min-KC: Gibson 1-3; Kennedy 1-3

Interleague
Chi-Bos: Arrieta 3-1; Pomeranz 2-1

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Pitt-Mia: Taillon 0-4; Conley 2-3
NY-Wsh: deGrom 1-4; Scherzer 2-4
Atl-Mil: Colon 1-4; Anderson 1-4
Cin-StL: Adleman 0-1; Lynn 1-4
Colo-Az: Freeland 1-4; Ray 1-4
Phil-LA: Eickhoff 1-4; Maeda 2-4
SD-SF: Perdomo 1-2; Samardzija 2-4

American League
TB-Tor: Snell 0-3; Stroman 0-4
Balt-NY: Gausman 2-5; Sabathia 1-4
Sea-Clev: Miranda 3-4; Carrasco 0-4
Chi-Det: Pelfrey 1-1; Boyd 0-4
LA-Tex: Skaggs 2-4; Martinez 0-1
A’s-Hst: Cotton 2-4; Morton 0-4
Min-KC: Gibson 0-4; Kennedy 0-4

Interleague
Chi-Bos: Arrieta 1-4; Pomeranz 1-3

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/27/17
Ariz 3-5-2………..8-3-3…….11-8-5
Atl 4-7-2………..4-2-1…….8-9-3
Cubs 7-5………….4-4-1…….11-9-1
Reds 5-4-1……….4-5-2……..9-9-3
Colo 6-4………….6-5-2…….12-9-2
LA 6-6-2………..5-3-1…….11-9-3
Miami 4-9-2……….5-0-1………9-9-3
Milw 7-1-1……….6-7-1…….13-8-2
Mets 2-4…………4-10-2……..6-14-2
Philly 4-2-2………..7-4-1…….11-6-3
Pitt 1-6-2………..6-6……..7-12-2
St. Louis 3-6-1……….7-3-2……10-9–3
SD 3-10-2………5-2-2……..8-12-4
SF 4-7-2………..3-6-1…….7-13-3
Wash 9-4…………..5-4………..13-8

Orioles 5-2-2……….6-5……….11-7-2
Boston 3-6-1………3-6-2………6-12-3
White Sox 3-4-2………6-4-1………9-8-3
Cleveland 5-6-1………2-6-1……..7-12-2
Detroit 5-5-1………6-3-1………11-8-2
Astros 2-6-3………6-4-1………8-10-4
KC 2-9-2……….5-2-1……..7-11-3
Angels 3-6-2……….8-4-1…….11-10-3
Twins 4-3-2………5-4-3……….9-7-5
NYY 5-6…………..7-2………..12-8
A’s 2-5-2……….5-4-4………7-9-6
Seattle 4-7-3………..6-2-1……..10-9-4
TB 6-3-1……….9-2-2…….15-5-3
Texas 5-2-2……….7-4-2………12-6-4
Toronto 2-10–1……..1-6-2………3-15–3

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-4/27/17)
Ariz 1-10……..7-14……….8
Atl 2-13……..2-7…………4
Cubs 3-12……..3-9…………6
Reds 2-9……..4-12…………6
Colo 3-9……..5-13…………8
LA 5-13……..2-10..………7
Miami 5-14……..4-7…………9
Milw 5-8……..6-14…………11
Mets 3-7……..5-14………….8
Philly 4-9……..3-11………….7
Pitt 1-9……..5-12…………6
StL 3-10……6-14…………9
SD 6-14…….5-8…………11
SF 2-12……..2-11…………4
Wash 5-13……..3-9…………8

Orioles 1-9……..1-10…………2
Boston 1-10…….1-10…………2
White Sox 1-8…….5-11…………6
Clev 4-12……..4-8…………8
Detroit 2-10……..4-10………..6
Astros 2-11……..5-11………..7
KC 2-13……..3-6…………5
Angels 2-10…….4-13………..6
Twins 1-9……..3-11…………4
NYY 1-11……..4-8…………5
A’s 0-9……..3-13…………3
Seattle 6-14……..3-8…………9
TB 2-8……..7-14………..9
Texas 3-8……..2-13…………4
Toronto 3-13……..2-8………….5

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 7-4 AL, favorites -$209
AL @ NL– 8-4 NL, favorites +$2
Total: 12-11 NL, favorites -$207
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 1-10
AL @ NL– Over 8-4
Total– Over 9-14

**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 09:54 AM

MLB

Friday, April 28

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. BOSTON
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Boston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. CLEVELAND
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Angels's last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Texas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games

8:15 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

8:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:40 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Philadelphia

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against San Diego

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**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 06:49 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, April 28

Pittsburgh at Miami, 7:10 PM ET
Taillon: PITTSBURGH is 24-14 SU against left-handed starters
Conley: MIAMI is 76-60 OVER against right-handed starters

NY Mets at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
Degrom: NY METS are 6-12 SU after 3 consecutive game versus a division rival
Scherzer: WASHINGTON is 8-0 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:10 PM ET
Colon: ATLANTA is 14-8 SU in road games off an upset win over a division rival as an underdog
Anderson: MILWAUKEE is 9-0 OVER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Cincinnati at St Louis, 8:15 PM ET
Adleman: CINCINNATI is 52-47 SU in road games after allowing 7 runs or more 2 straight games
Lynn: ST LOUIS is 33-15 OVER after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 PM ET
Freeland: COLORADO is 24-11 UNDER as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Ray: ARIZONA is 11-3 SU at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

Philadelphia at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM ET
Eickhoff: PHILADELPHIA is 7-1 SU after 9 consecutive games versus division rivals
Maeda: LA DODGERS are 2-8 SU after a win

San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 PM ET
Perdomo: SAN DIEGO is 30-24 SU after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
Samardzija: SAN FRANCISCO is 28-16 OVER in home games after a loss

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:05 PM ET
Snell: TAMPA BAY is 8-6 SU in night games
Stroman: TORONTO is 32-13 UNDER against left-handed starters

Baltimore at NY Yankees, 7:05 PM ET
Gausman: BALTIMORE is 19-8 UNDER after a one run win
Sabathia: NY YANKEES are 12-3 SU in home games off an upset win over a division rival as an underdog

Seattle at Cleveland, 7:10 PM ET
Miranda: SEATTLE is 22-12 SU in road games after having won 2 of their last 3
Carrasco: 20-8 OVER as a home favorite of -110 or higher

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:10 PM ET
Pelfrey: CHI WHITE SOX are 19-7 SU in road games after sweeping a 3 game series against a division rival
Boyd: DETROIT is 48-33 OVER against division opponents

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 PM ET
Skaggs: LA ANGELS are 10-1 UNDER in road games
Martinez: TEXAS is 20-9 SU after scoring 10 runs or more

Oakland at Houston, 8:10 PM ET
Cotton: OAKLAND is 58-40 UNDER when the total is 8.5 to 10
Morton: HOUSTON is 6-2 SU as a home favorite of -150 or more

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:15 PM ET
Gibson: MINNESOTA is 32-15 OVER after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Kennedy: KANSAS CITY is 27-12 SU in home games against division opponents

Chicago Cubs at Boston, 7:10 PM ET
Arrieta: CHICAGO CUBS are 25-9 SU on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Pomeranz: BOSTON is 24-38 SU after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less

**Udog** · 04-28-2017, 06:53 PM

MLB Daily Line Drive: Friday's Picks, Betting Odds and Analysis

Double-Play Picks

New York Mets at Washington Nationals (-155, 7)

The Mets and the Nationals were supposed to battle for the National League East crown all season, but the way things are looking right now, the Mets may be bowing out of the race much earlier than expected.

What’s the old saying? “When it rains, it pours.” Well, it pouring on the Mets right now.

The Mets have lost 10 of their last 11 games, they rank 29th in batting average and it looks like Yeonis Cespedes will be back on the shelf for a while after re-aggravating his hamstring injury. The once dominant Mets starter’s rank 19th in team ERA and ace Ace Noah Syndergaard was just scratched from his last start with elbow soreness.

Did we mention they’re facing a red-hot Nationals squad that is sending Max Scherzer to the mound? The Nats have scored an average of 14 runs per game in their three games and Scherzer is doing Scherzer things to start the season. The 32-year-old right-hander is 3-1 with a 1.95 ERA and is averaging 8.25 strikeouts a start.

It may be a bit expensive, but you have to fade the Mets here.

Pick: Nationals -155

Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros (-154, 8.5)

The Astros welcome the Athletics to town this weekend in an American League West matchup that has been dominated by the ‘Stros.

Houston, which is looking for its first division title since 2001, has started the season strong thanks to a dangerous lineup and a stellar top end of the rotation and will attempt to win their 10th consecutive game against the A’s.

The Astros rank third in the bigs in batting average and seventh in OPS, while also owing the fifth best team ERA, fourth best WHIP, while striking out the seventh most batters.
Meanwhile the middling A’s, have lost four in a row following a five game winning streak. They rank 23rd in runs scored, 20th in team ERA and have committed the third most errors this season.

Pick: Astros -154

Yesterday's Picks: 0-2
Season to date: 13-14-1

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Chase Anderson, Milwaukee Brewers (2-0, 1.12 ERA, $163)

Simply put, Chase Anderson has been dealing this season and has been a big reason for the Brewers early success. The right-hander has allowed just three earned runs in his four starts this year, which has equated to a miniscule 1.12 ERA.

Anderson has done a good job of keeping runners off the base paths with a 1.041 WHIP and holding opposing teams to a .271 OBP. In his last outing he allowed one unearned run on six hits, with six K's and one walk in six innings of work against the Cardinals. He and the Brewers are -120 faves against the Braves today.

Slumping: Jeff Samardzija, San Francisco Giants (0-4, 7.40 ERA, $-442)

It has been a rough start to the season for the Giants and even rougher for starter Jeff Samardzija, who has gone 0-4 in his first four starts of the year.

The 6-5 right-hander has seen his ERA ballon to 7.40 and owns a troubling WHIP of 1.521 after allowing seven runs on seven hits in 5.1 innings of work in his last start in Colorado. Opponents also hold a .349 OBP against Samardizja and he has allowed five home runs. The Giants are big -170 favorites as they host the Padres tonight.

Friday's Top Trends

* Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. -113 vs. Red Sox left Drew Pomeranz.
* Diamondbacks are 8-0 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. -159 vs. Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland.
* Royals are 0-7 in their last 7 overall. -127 vs. Twins
* Under is 9-1-1 in Marcus Stroman's last 11 starts overall. O/U: 8.5 for Rays vs. Blue Jays.

Weather to Keep an Eye On

Friday's forecast is mostly great for baseball fans, but there is some notable wind in San Francisco for today's game between the Giants and San Diego Padres. There will be a moderate 15 mile per hour hitters wind gusting out towards right field duringt he game, so look for balls to carry towards McCovy Cove tonight.

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