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**Udog** · 05-09-2017, 09:17 AM

Armadillo:Tuesday's six-pack

— A’s 3, Angels 2—Oakland walks off for 3rd day in a row; tremendous!!!! Jed Lowrie homered twice, including the game-winner.
— Orioles 6, Nationals 4—Baltimore homered three times in first inning.
— Capitals 5, Penguins 2—Game 7 is in Washington Wednesday nite.
— Warriors 121, Jazz 95—Next up for Golden State, the Spurs-Rockets survivor.
— I am told Matt Harvey’s 3-day suspension amounts to roughly $84,000.
— Get well soon Jameson Taillon; the Pirates’ pitcher is apparently being treated for testicular cancer.

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

13) New York-Chicago played an epic 18-inning game on Sunday Night Baseball; games like this are what baseball unique- lot of odd decisions have to be made and it tests the mental toughness of the players. Excellent theater.

Of course, in today’s softening society, some people want there to be tie games in baseball. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, no matter how wrong it is.

12) One thing that is really irritating; hearing someone who is getting paid to watch baseball complain that a game went extra innings. You have a cushy job; too bad there is a small bit of inconvenience involved. If you quit your job, I’m guessing a ton of people would wait outside in a snowstorm to take your place.

11) 583 pitches in the game; umpire Joe West is 64 years old. Hope he has today off. He basically umpired a doubleheader behind the plate Sunday night.

10) Interesting stuff on the Interweb about Kansas State football and succession plans for 77-year old coach Bill Snyder, who battled throat cancer this past winter.

Snyder is an icon in Manhattan, KS—it is hard to describe how pathetic Kansas State was before he became coach. Barry Switzer’s Oklahoma teams used to beat K-State 64-3 without breaking a sweat, but Snyder made the Wildcats winners and he carries a lot of influence- he wants his son Sean to take his place as head coach.

Others have resisted this succession plan, but some of those others have moved on to other jobs. It appears as if Snyder will get his way and his son will succeed him, but the real question will be, can Sean Snyder succeed as his dad’s successor?

9) In France, they hold elections on weekends and get a higher voter turnout than we do in this country.

8) Mets are so spineless they pushed back Matt Harvey’s next start until Friday in Milwaukee- they don’t want him starting at home right away. Hell, part of his punishment should be having to pitch in front of the home fans, who will give him the grief he deserves if he doesn’t do well.

If Harvey pitched well, the home fans would love him, no doubt.

7) Cincinnati Reds in first place after five weeks of baseball? Surprising.

6) Patrick Ewing is going to be an interesting study as the new basketball coach at Georgetown- the Hoyas picked up a grad transfer this weekend from South Dakota (43.8% inside arc, 31.6% outside arc), a team that won the Summit League regular season title- Monday they offered a 9th grader (Class of 2020) from Washington DC a scholarship.

5) Red Sox scored a total of 15 runs in Chris Sale’s first six starts; they scored 17 in his 7th start, Sunday in Minnesota.

4) If Kyle Lowry stays with the Toronto Raptors, they can offer him a contract worth $205M for five years; if he goes elsewhere, he can get $152M for four years. I’m not sure of the tax implications of playing in Canada, but it sounds like he would be forfeiting a lot of cash if he chooses to leave Toronto.

3) Average attendance at all minor league baseball games in April: 3,986, best-ever for April. Owning a minor league team is a solid investment.

2) Former New Mexico/Ole Miss guard Cullen Neal will be a grad transfer at St Mary’s next year; Neal was headed to St Mary’s out of high school, but then Steve Alford got the UCLA head coaching job and his dad Craig Neal inherited the Lobos’ job, so Cullen stayed in Albuquerque and played two years, but the fans were tough on him when the team struggled, so Cullen transferred to Ole Miss. Craig got fired this past spring.

1) This from Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, on the Matt Harvey story:

“Several hours after Harvey texted a Mets coach (or texted the coach back, depending on who tells the story) to let him know that he was ill and wouldn’t be coming to Citi Field for Saturday night’s game against the Marlins, the Mets’ pitcher was visited at his Manhattan apartment by a couple men — Mets security people — sent by the team to see what was happening with him.

Harvey, it seems, sensed the Mets were checking up on him with their surprise visit around 10 p.m. (to see if his headache story checked out). Meanwhile, people close to the Mets suggest that, after many messages went unreturned, the security men were merely checking on him (to see if he was OK, or needed help).”

Harvey is a free agent after the 2018 season. Everyone involved needs him to pitch well; Harvey so he can break the bank next winter, the Mets so they can get rid of him before than and still get someone of value in return.

**Udog** · 05-09-2017, 09:20 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 9

Chicago Cubs @ Colorado

Game 981-982
May 9, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 16.209
Colorado
(Senztela) 14.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
11
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-130); Under

Detroit @ Arizona

Game 979-980
May 9, 2017 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlnder) 16.581
Arizona
(Ray) 14.952
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+105); Under

Atlanta @ Houston

Game 977-978
May 9, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Colon) 14.598
Houston
(Morton) 13.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+175); Over

Boston @ Milwaukee

Game 975-976
May 9, 2017 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 16.897
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 14.349
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-140); Over

NY Yankees @ Cincinnati

Game 973-974
May 9, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 15.595
Cincinnati
(Adleman) 18.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-105); Over

Seattle @ Philadelphia

Game 971-972
May 9, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Miranda) 16.122
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 14.307
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-105); Over

Washington @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
May 9, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 18.565
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 14.981
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-155); Under

Texas @ San Diego

Game 967-968
May 9, 2017 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Grffin) 15.055
San Diego
(Weaver) 13.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-140); Over

LA Angels @ Oakland

Game 965-966
May 9, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Meyer) 13.296
Oakland
(Cotton) 14.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-130); Over

Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox

Game 963-964
May 9, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Sntiago) 14.137
Chicago White Sox
(Pelfrey) 12.641
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over

Kansas City @ Tampa Bay

Game 961-962
May 9, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Young) 15.981
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 14.424
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
N/A

Cleveland @ Toronto

Game 959-960
May 9, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.387
Toronto
(Bolsnger) 14.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-165); Under

Pittsburgh @ LA Dodgers

Game 957-958
May 9, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 15.491
LA Dodgers
(Urias) 14.620
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-175
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+155); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Colorado

Game 955-956
May 9, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 14.209
Colorado
(Freeland) 16.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+110); Under

San Francisco @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
May 9, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdjza) 14.248
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 12.754
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+105); Over

**Udog** · 05-09-2017, 09:26 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 9

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ST LOUIS (17 - 14) at MIAMI (13 - 18) - 7:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 88-120 (-47.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
STRAILY is 23-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 10-1 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 15-4 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 13-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 56-39 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 72-51 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 42-27 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-20 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 171-101 (+34.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 57-28 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 43-26 (+17.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 83-51 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 32-14 (+17.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 12-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 30-37 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 67-86 (-27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. MIAMI since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 5-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.4 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
STRAILY is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 22) at NY METS (15 - 16) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-22 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-36 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-9 (-8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-70 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 71-99 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 2-9 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-22 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-8 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 51-49 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-37 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 37-36 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. NY METS since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 8.59 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WHEELER is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.468.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 15) at COLORADO (20 - 12) - 8:40 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. KYLE FREELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1615-1701 (-260.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 227-268 (-71.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 181-208 (-51.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
COLORADO is 20-12 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-16 (+13.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.

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

JOHN LACKEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
LACKEY is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.25 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (14 - 18) at LA DODGERS (18 - 14) - 10:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. JULIO URIAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 115-122 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 25-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NOVA is 20-9 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 114-91 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 79-70 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 58-54 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

IVAN NOVA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JULIO URIAS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (17 - 14) at TORONTO (12 - 20) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MIKE BOLSINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 67-34 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 106-97 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TORONTO is 21-25 (-15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 62-63 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOLSINGER is 1-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. TORONTO since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (11 - 20) at TAMPA BAY (16 - 18) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
YOUNG is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.900.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

MATT ANDRIESE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ANDRIESE is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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MINNESOTA (15 - 14) at CHI WHITE SOX (15 - 15) - 8:10 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 74-117 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-62 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-88 (-35.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-76 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 41-30 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 15-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.2 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTIAGO is 4-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.40 and a WHIP of 0.879.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.9 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PELFREY is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.88 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (16 - 18) at OAKLAND (15 - 17) - 10:05 PM
ALEX MEYER (R) vs. JHAREL COTTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 152-204 (-45.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-35 (-20.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-101 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 37-53 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-68 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+1.8 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

ALEX MEYER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MEYER is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JHAREL COTTON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
COTTON is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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TEXAS (13 - 20) at SAN DIEGO (13 - 20) - 3:40 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEAVER is 32-14 (+17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 111-52 (+35.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 54-30 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 104-58 (+35.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 108-90 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-57 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 94-89 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-28 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 33-22 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 83-66 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-5 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
GRIFFIN is 20-7 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 12-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 6-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 35-70 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.

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

A.J. GRIFFIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WEAVER is 18-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 25-15 (+7.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 26-13. (+11.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (21 - 11) at BALTIMORE (21 - 10) - 7:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 34-49 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 21-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-11 (+16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-6 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-4 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 63-46 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 58-50 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 22-6 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 16-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 19-8 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

MAX SCHERZER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SCHERZER is 5-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
JIMENEZ is 6-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.24 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-0. (+8.0 units)

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SEATTLE (15 - 17) at PHILADELPHIA (13 - 17) - 7:05 PM
ARIEL MIRANDA (L) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 80-95 (-29.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 784-703 (-99.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-41 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

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

ARIEL MIRANDA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (21 - 9) at CINCINNATI (17 - 15) - 7:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. TIM ADLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 21-9 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 72-56 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 15-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 14-2 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SABATHIA is 15-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SABATHIA is 4-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 8-4 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-1. (+8.1 units)

TIM ADLEMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (17 - 14) at MILWAUKEE (16 - 16) - 7:40 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

DREW POMERANZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

WILY PERALTA vs. BOSTON since 1997
PERALTA is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (11 - 18) at HOUSTON (21 - 11) - 8:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MORTON is 18-6 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 43-53 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-33 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-36 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-26 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 146-109 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 24-8 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 12-3 (+11.5 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. HOUSTON since 1997
COLON is 8-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 8-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.3 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MORTON is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

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DETROIT (15 - 15) at ARIZONA (18 - 15) - 9:40 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 318-402 (-88.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 101-90 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 53-44 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 825-747 (-102.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 582-538 (-77.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
RAY is 24-43 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RAY is 10-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VERLANDER is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 15) at COLORADO (20 - 12) - 2:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JAKE ARRIETA vs. COLORADO since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 05-09-2017, 09:29 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 9

National League
Cardinals @ Marlins
Wainwright is 2-0, 5.51 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over.

Straily is 0-2, 4.67 in his last three starts- three of his last four starts stayed under.

St Louis won its last seven road games; over is 13-2-1 in their last 16 games. Miami lost ten of last 13 games; five of last six at home. Under is 3-2 in their last five home games.

Giants @ Mets
Samardzija is 0-0, 2.40 in his last two starts; his last five starts stayed under.

Wheeler is 1-2, 4.91 in six starts this year; over is 4-0-1 in his last five.

Giants lost last four games, are 2-9 in last 11 road games. Mets won four of last five games. Over is 11-2 in their last 13 games.

Cubs @ Rockies
Arrieta is 1-1, 7.16 in his last three starts, all of which went over. Lackey is 1-3, 5.90 in his last five starts (over 5-1).

Senzatela is 4-1, 3.08 in six starts this year; his last three starts went over. Freeland is 2-0, 1.16 in his last four starts (under 6-0).

Cubs played an extra inning game at home last nite; they’re 3-7 in series openers, 2-3 on road. Colorado won four of its last five games; they’re 7-3 in series openers. Last four Rockies games stayed under.

Pirates @ Dodgers
Nova is 2-2, 2.10 in his last four starts, all of which stayed under.

Urias is 0-0, 0.84 in two starts this year (under 2-0); both games went extra innings.

Pittsburgh lost five of last six road games; four of last five Pirate games stayed under. Dodgers won eight of last ten games; five of their last six games went over.

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American League
Indians @ Blue Jays
Carrasco is 2-2, 2.02 in his last five starts (under 6-0).

Bolsinger is making his first ’17 start; he is 8-16, 4.61 in 36 MLB starts, 1-1, 1.46 in four AAA games this year (two starts).

Indians won three of last five games; under is 10-0 in Indians’ last ten road games. Toronto is 5-7 in its last 12 games; under is 9-4 in their home games.

Royals @ Rays
Young is making his first ’17 start; he is 79-67, 3.87 in 219 MLB starts. This year, he has thrown 10.2 innings in seven relief stints for the Royals.

Andriese is 2-1, 2.88 in his last four starts- four of his last five starts stayed under.

Royals lost three of last five games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Tampa Bay is 3-6 in its last nine home games. Under is 7-3 in Rays’ last nine games.

Twins @ White Sox
Santiago is 2-0, 2.96 in his last four starts (over 4-2).

Pelfrey is 0-2, 6.28 in three starts this year (under 2-1).

Minnesota lost three of last four games; they’re 7-3 in series openers, 3-1 on road. Over is 8-1 in their last nine games. White Sox lost six of last eight games, are 3-7 in series openers, 1-3 at home. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Angels @ A’s
Meyer is 0-1, 9.39 in two starts this year (over 2-0).

Cotton is 1-2, 6.89 in three home starts (under 4-2).

Angels lost five of last six games; three of their last four road games went over. Oakland won its last three games, all walk-off wins; over is 8-2 in their last ten games.

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Interleague

Nationals @ Orioles
Scherzer is 3-1, 2.89 in his last four starts (over 3-3).

Jimenez is 1-1, 7.83 in five starts this year (over 4-1).

Nationals won four of last six games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Baltimore won its last five games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Bronx @ Cincinnati
Sabathia is 0-1, 10.43 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five starts.

Adleman is 1-1, 5.19 in three starts this year (over 2-1).

New York won its last six games; over is 10-1 in their last 11 games. Cincinnati won five of its last six games; over is 8-3 in their last eleven home games.

Rangers @ Padres
Griffin is 3-0, 2.65 in his last three starts (over 3-1).

Weaver is 0-3, 7.16 in six starts this year (over 4-2).

Rangers lost eight of last ten road games; under is 3-1 in their last four games. San Diego lost four of its last five games; over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Mariners @ Phillies
Miranda is 3-1, 2.82 in his last four starts (under 4-2).

Eickhoff is 0-3, 4.21 in six starts this year (under 3-2-1).

Seattle won four of its last five games; they’re 1-4 in road series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Phillies lost five of last six games; they’re 5-5 in series openers. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Red Sox @ Brewers
Pomeranz is 2-0, 3.18 in his last two starts (under 3-2).

Peralta is 1-2, 7.36 in his last three starts (under 4-2).

Red Sox won four of last six games, are 1-3 in road series openers. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. Milwaukee is 4-5 in its last nine games, 7-3 in series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Braves @ Astros
Colon is 0-2, 8.44 in his last three starts (over 4-1 in his last five).

Morton is 3-1, 3.91 in his last four starts; his last three starts went over.

Braves lost their last four games; they’re 3-7 in series openers. Over is 8-1-2 in their last 11 games. Houston won six of last eight games; they’re 4-1 in home series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

Tigers @ Diamondbacks
Verlander is 1-0, 1.93 in his last two starts (over 3-3).

Ray is 0-2, 3.55 in his last two starts (under 4-1 in his last five).

Tigers lost three of last four games, are 7-3 in series openers. Over is 7-0-1 in their last eight road games. Arizona lost four of last five games; they’re 7-3 in series openers, 4-1 at home. Diamondbacks’ last five games stayed under the total.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Mia: Wainwright 2-4; Straily 3-3
SF-NY: Samardzija 2-4; Wheeler 2-3
Chi-Colo: Arrieta 4-2 Lackey 3-3; Senzatela 5-1 Freeland 5-1
Pitt-LA: Nova 3-3; Urias 1-1

American League
Clev-Tor: Carrasco 4-2; Bolsinger 0-0
KC-TB: Young 0-0; Andriese 3-3
Minn-Chi: Santiago 3-3; Pelfrey 1-2
LAA-A’s: Meyer 0-2; Cotton 3-3

Interleague
Wsh-Balt: Scherzer 4-2; Jimenez 4-1
NY-Cin: Sabathia 5-1; Adleman 1-2
Tex-SD: Griffin 4-0; Weaver 0-6
Sea-Phil: Miranda 4-2; Eickhoff 1-5
Bos-Mil: Pomeranz 4-1; Peralta 4-2
Atl-Hst: Colon 3-3; Morton 4-2
Det-Ariz: Verlander 3-3; Ray 4-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Mia: Wainwright 1-6; Straily 0-6
SF-NY: Samardzija 2-6; Wheeler 4-6
Chi-Colo: Arrieta 4-2 Lackey 4-6; Senzatela 5-1 Freeland 1-6
Pitt-LA: Nova 0-6; Urias 0-2

American League
Clev-Tor: Carrasco 0-6; Bolsinger 0-0
KC-TB: Young 0-0; Andriese 4-6
Minn-Chi: Santiago 0-6; Pelfrey 2-3
LAA-A’s: Meyer 1-2; Cotton 3-6

Interleague
Wsh-Balt: Scherzer 2-6; Jimenez 3-5
NY-Cin: Sabathia 2-6; Adleman 0-3
Tex-SD: Griffin 1-4; Weaver 1-6
Sea-Phil: Miranda 3-6; Eickhoff 1-6
Bos-Mil: Pomeranz 2-5; Peralta 2-6
Atl-Hst: Colon 2-6; Morton 1-6
Det-Ariz: Verlander 3-6; Ray 2-6

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Umpires
National League
StL-Mia- Under is 5-0-1 in Fletcher games this season.
SF-NY- Last four Reynolds games stayed under.
Pitt-LA- Under is 3-1-1 in Davis games this season.

American League
Clev-Tor- Home team won four of five Cuzzi games.
KC-TB- Over is 4-2 in Dreckman games this season.
LA-A’s- Last three Conroy games stayed under total.

Interleague
Tex-SD- Three of last four Timmons games went over.
Wsh-Balt- Four of last five Diaz games went over total.
NY-Cin- Underdogs won four of last five Barksdale games.

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/8/17

Ariz 5-8-3………..9-4-4…….14-12-7
Atl 5-8-3………..5-7-1…….10-15-4
Cubs 7-8………….6-7-3…….13-15-3
Reds 5-6-1……….9-8-2……..14-14-3
Colo 10-5-1………8-6-2……18-11-3
LA 7-7-2………..9-5-2…….16-12-4
Miami 6-11-3……….6-4-2……12-15-5
Milw 9-2-4……….7-8-2……..16-10-6
Mets 6-6…………5-12-3…….11-18-3
Philly 7-5-3………..7-7-1…….14-12-4
Pitt 5-10-2……….7-7-1……12-17-3
St. Louis 7-6-1……….9-4-4…….16-10-5
SD 3-12-3………7-6-2……..10-18-5
SF 5-11-4………..5-6-2……10-17-6
Wash 12-5………….7-7-1……18-12-1

Orioles 8-6-2……….10-5………18-11-2
Boston 4-7-2………8-8-2………12-15-4
White Sox 6-9-4………6-4-1………12-13-5
Cleveland 7-11-1……4-7-1………11-18-2
Detroit 7-6-1………9-5-2………16-11-3
Astros 3-6-5………9-8-1……..12-14-6
KC 3-9-2………9-6-2………12-15-4
Angels 4-9-5……….8-5-3……..12-15-7
Twins 5-4-2………8-6-4………13-10-6
NYY 7-7-1……….10-5……….17-12-1
A’s 4-9-2……….6-6-5………10-15-7
Seattle 5-9-3………..8-3-4……..13-12-7
TB 7-5-3……….14-3-2…….21-8-5
Texas 9-4-4……….8-5-3………17-9-7
Toronto 4-14-1……..4-6-3………8-19-4

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total-5/8/17)

Ariz 4-16……..7-17……….11
Atl 3-16……..4-14…………7
Cubs 4-15……..7-16………..11
Reds 2-11……10-20………..12
Colo 5-15……..6-16……….11
LA 5-15……..6-17..……..11
Miami 6-19……..5-13……….11
Milw 5-14……..7-17………..12
Mets 7-14……..8-18………..15
Philly 8-16……..3-14…………12
Pitt 4-17……..5-15…………9
StL 6-14……7-19…………13
SD 6-17…….6-14………..12
SF 4-19……..3-14………..7
Wash 7-17……..6-15……….13

Orioles 1-16……..5-14………..6
Boston 2-13……..4-17………..6
White Sox 4-18…….5-11………..9
Clev 5-19……..6-11………..11
Detroit 2-13……..8-16………..10
Astros 3-14……..9-18………..12
KC 2-14……..3-15………..5
Angels 4-17……..5-16………..9
Twins 1-11……..5-17……….6
NYY 3-14……..8-15……….11
A’s 2-15……..3-17……….5
Seattle 7-17……..6-14………13
TB 2-13……..8-20……….10
Texas 7-16…….4-16………11
Toronto 5-19…….3-12…………8

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 11-6 AL, favorites -$273
AL @ NL– 10-9, favorites -$640
Total: 21-15 AL, favorites -$913
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 5-12
AL @ NL– Over 11-8
Total– Over 16-20

**Udog** · 05-09-2017, 09:32 AM

MLB

Tuesday, May 9

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Trend Report
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2:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. COLORADO
Chi Cubs are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Colorado
Chi Cubs are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,
Colorado is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,at home
Colorado is 2-3-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing at home against Chi Cubs

3:40 PM
TEXAS vs. SAN DIEGO
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Texas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BALTIMORE
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:07 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TORONTO
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Cleveland

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CINCINNATI
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 11 of St. Louis's last 13 games
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets are 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games
Kansas City is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing Kansas City

7:40 PM
BOSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 19 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

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

9:40 PM
DETROIT vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games

10:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

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**Udog** · 05-09-2017, 12:03 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

New York Yankees at Cincinnati Reds (-105, 9)

The Over streaks that both the Yankees and Reds are putting up right now will come to an end at some point, it just won't be today.

The Yankees Over/Under record is 20-10 this season (9-1 in their last 10 overall) and the Reds own an O/U record of 19-11 (13-3 in their last 16 overall). Both clubs will be running questionable starters to the hill Tuesday night in a very hitter-friendly ballpark.

CC Sabathia got off to a great start to his 2017 season, and he does own a team W/L record of 5-1, but his last two outings have been less-than-stellar. Sabathia has allowed 13 earned runs in 9.2 innings of work over his last two starts and will face a Reds' lineup that has had great success against left-handed pitching (.262 batting average and 5.62 runs per nine innings vs. lefties this season).

The Reds are scheduled to start right-hander Tim Adleman this evening. This will be Adleman's fourth start of the year and the first three were...just O.K. Sorry Tim, "just O.K." isn't going to cut it against these Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers are back! The Yankees lead the American League in Runs Scored, Home Runs, OPS, and are second (one percentage point behind the Houston Astros) in Team Batting Average. They are young, exciting to watch, and they can flat-out cash Over tickets.

Pick: Over 9

Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies (Game 2) (+110, 8)

Fading the Chicago Cubs in any situation is a dicey proposition, but Game 2 of today's doubleheader seems like the perfect spot.

The Cubs are reeling and tired from getting swept by the Yankees over the weekend (although yesterday's rain-out helped them out in that regard) but you have to assume they will be operating with a split-squad today in Denver. Javier Baez injured his foot Sunday night but will start at SS for Game 1, Anthony Rizzo took an Aroldis Chapman fastball to the bony part of the forearm (x-rays came back clean), and Willson Contreras caught all 18 innings of Sunday night's marathon (he will start Game 2)

John Lackey gets the ball for the Cubs in Game 2 tonight and he has struggled over his last few starts (6.35 ERA in his last three) and has also pitched poorly on the road in 2017 (6.00 ERA in three starts). Another factor to consider is Lackey's lack of success at Coors Field during his career. In the three starts he has made in The Mile High City his teams are 0-3 and he owns an ERA of 9.56.

On the home side, Kyle Freeland climbs the hill for the Rockies for his seventh career start. The first month of Freeland's major league career has gone very, very well. His only loss this season was a disappointing 6-0 defeat at the hands of the San Diego Padres. His overall numbers are very good (Team W/L 5-1, 2.65 ERA) but if you take away that one start his numbers are freakish in his remaining five outings (Team W/L 5-0, 1.20 ERA). Reminder: half of his games are played in Denver.

This is a big test for Freeland, but he should pass with flying colors.

Pick: Rockies +125

Yesterday: 2-0
Season: 28-20-2

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: A.J. Griffin, Texas Rangers (3-0, 3.54 ERA, $497)

A.J. Griffin missed the early part of the season dealing with gout, but after a couple of rocky outings, the Rangers right-hander has began to find his groove.

Griffin is 2-0 in his last two starts, allowing just one earned run, with 15 strikeouts and just two walks in 11 innings pitched. Even with the early rust, the Rangers have won all four of his starts, making Griffin the third best money pitcher in the bigs at $497. He and the Rangers are -140 favorites at the San Deigo Padres today.

Slumping: Jered Weaver, San Diego Padres (0-3, 5.51 ERA, $-600)

Speaking of the money pitchers and the Padres, only one pitcher has cost bettors more money than Jered Weaver. The Padres are 0-6 in his starts this season, despite the fact Weaver pitched pretty well in his first four starts.

The last two, however, have been disastrous. In his last start he allowed 10 runs, five earned on 10 hits in just four innings of work and he has a 9.32 ERA in his last outings. The Padres are +130 home dogs facing off against the Rangers.

Tuesday's Top Trends

* Under is 7-0 in Carlos Carrasco's last seven starts overall. Indians @ Blue Jays, O/U: 8.
* Cardinals are 7-0 in their last seven road games. Cardinals +105 @ Marlins.
* Under is 6-0 in the last six meetings between the Twins and White Sox. O/U: 8.5.
* Astros are 7-0 in their last seven during Game 1 of a series. Astros -190 vs. Braves.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

Tueday should be a mostly decent day for baseball, according to the forecast.

Hitters will be given a bit of a hand this afternoon in San Diego, where there will be a moderate 12-13 mile per hour wind blowing out to right-center field for today's Rangers-Padres game. The total is currently 8.5.

In Oakland it's more of the same, as winds will gust around between 12-13 miles per hour out to right-center field as the A's are scheduled to host Angels.

Meanwhile in Cincinnati, there is a chance of thunderstorms and a 54 percent chance of rain for tonight's interleague contest between the Reds and the New York Yankees at the Great American Ballpark.

Ump Of The Day

Andy Fletcher: There hasn't been any home team bias when Fletcher has been calling balls and strikes this season. The Under is 5-1 in the six games he has officiated this year, which includes the last five overall. The home team money total in his games is $-577, which means underdogs at decent value have been cashing when Fletcher is behind home plate. That's where he'll be when the Nationals visit the Orioles for an interleague matchup tonight. Washington is currently a -160 road favorite.

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