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**Udog** · 05-20-2017, 08:56 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

— Rory McIlroy has back/rib injuries, has pulled out of the BMW tourney next week. His status for the US Open is up in the air.

— Cavaliers 130, Celtics 86— Cleveland led 72-31 at the half— 72-31!!!!

— Nationals, Twins are only teams with an extra base hit in every game this season.

— RIP Wayne Walker, a LB for the Lions who also their punter, then later a good announcer on TV. There was a time when punters played other positions; Walker was a very good LB.

— NASCAR driver Alric Almirola is out 8-12 weeks with a broken vertebrae after his scary accident at Bristol Motor Speedway.

— Jason deGrom pitched seven innings last nite, the first time in 18 games a Mets’ starting pitcher got an out after the sixth inning.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind……

13) Paolo Espino is 30 years old; he’s pitched in the minor leagues for 10 years— 291 games, 191 starts, 1,304 IP. Finally, this week he got the call to the major leagues and started for Milwaukee at Wrigley Field Friday.

Imagine the emotion he felt? How excited he must’ve been? His dad flew all the way from Panama to see the game. Luckily for him, the wind was whipping hard and it was blowing in, which makes Wrigley a supreme pitchers’ park.

12) Brandon Kintzner is the Twins’ closer; he’s 32 years old, from Palo Verde HS in Las Vegas and Dixie State in Utah. Back in 2009, he was offered a chance to try out for the role of Tim Hudson in Moneyball, but chose instead to play in an independent league all-star game.

Luckily for him, the Brewers spotted him at the All-Star Game, signed him to a minor league deal and he made it to Miller Park the next year. Now he is the Twins’ closer and a good one.

11) Jose Abreu hasn’t homered in 66 plate appearances at home this year; he’s hit seven in 95 PA’s on the road. That could be weather-related; Abreu’s bat has often heated up when the weather does. Hasn’t been too warm on the south side of Chicago this spring.

10) Quick story from my days coaching Little League:

I was an assistant coach; my future ex-wife’s nephew was on the team, which wasn’t a good team. I’m warming up our starting pitcher at practice one night; he throws strikes, but didn’t throw hard, but at least he throws strikes.

After three pitches, the kid says to me, “You know, I can pitch left-handed.” I’m thinking to myself, “Kid, you can barely pitch right-handed.” But our team wasn’t good, so I tell him to throw me a couple left-handed.

Well, what do you know; the kid threw much harder, and a heavy ball— he was good!!!! I’m like, what took you so long to tell us? Now I have to break the news to our head coach without him thinking I’m pranking him.

We didn’t have a good season, but the kid did real well pitching lefty (he also was a catcher and played righty as a catcher); he would’ve made the All-Star team except his dad got transferred out-of-state for work so the family moved as soon as school got out.

Just goes to show you; keep your ears open. You never know what you might hear.

9) Anaheim Ducks’ Corey Perry has three overtime goals in the NHL playoffs this spring, the first player to do that since Maurice Richard in 1951.

8) There have been 26 overtime games in the NHL playoffs this spring; the record is 28 (1993), they had 27 in 2013. Playoff hockey is way more fun to watch than the NBA playoffs.

7) When the Las Vegas Golden Knights have their expansion draft next month (yes, the NHL has a team in Las Vegas now), the Knights will select 30 players- they have to take at least one player from every team in the league.

6) Stayed up late Thursday night watching a replay of Super Bowl XIV, from January of 1980, Rams-Steelers. Long time ago, but I had never seen the replay of that game. Rams had won seven division titles in a row, but only made the Super Bowl in ’79 after they started the season 4-5 and survived a bunch of injuries.

Some observations from the broadcast:
— Football was way different in 1980; guys got hit out of bounds a few times- no flags.
— TV graphics were obviously way worse; no game clock on the screen until the last minute.
— CBS analyst Tom Brookshier wouldn’t have lasted two weeks in today’s politically correct world. He was funny as hell and told the truth, but people today don’t always want the truth.
— The whole world is so different now; there were over 100,000 people there, doubt any of them had phones in their pockets. How many people go to games now without a cellphone?
— Rams basically played that Super Bowl at home, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It was their last year at the Coliseum before they moved to Anaheim.
— Teams substituted so much less then than they do now, from play-to-play.

5) Miami Marlins hired former big league OF Todd Hollandworth as a TV analyst this year; he is very good, and for one reason— Marlins’ broadcasts are like listening to Hollandsworth and Rich Waltz sit around and talk about ball. They’re not announcing the game as much as they’re just talking about baseball and having a good time. Very relaxed; fun to listen to.

4) My personal opinion on the NBA Draft is this: If I ran an NBA franchise and could take Lonzo Ball, I wouldn’t let his father’s antics make me pick someone else.

That is assuming I thought Ball was the best player available and fitted what my team needed. UCLA had a terrific season this past year; the kid is a really good player. NBA players are well-versed in tuning out distractions.

3) Ryan Fitzpatrick signed as a free agent QB with the Buccaneers; if he throws a pass for Tampa Bay this season, he’ll be the sixth QB in NFL history to throw a pass for seven different teams, joining: Jeff Blake, Steve Bono, Chris Chandler, Gus Frerotte and Vinny Testaverde.

2) Je’rell Springer didn’t play HS basketball last winter due to eligibility issues after he changed schools in Las Vegas, but he got a scholarship from Southern Utah anyway, turning down BYU, an unusual choice. Springer is a great get for the Big Sky’s Thunderbirds.

1) Will Nerd Power catch on in Milwaukee? Eric Sogard (he wears glasses when he plays) came up to the Brewers this week and went 10-17 (.588) in his first six games with the Crew, with two 4-hit games. This is the same guy who hit .239 in 1,210 AB’s over six years in Oakland.

Sogard was once a 2nd round draft pick by the Padres out of Arizona State; terrific fielder. Wish he had hit like this for the A’s.

My condolences to Brewers’ TV analyst Bill Schroeder, whose mom passed away this week. I lost my dad two years ago last night; miss him every day.

**Udog** · 05-20-2017, 09:24 AM

Bad bullpens have made these sensational MLB starting pitchers "5-inning only" bets

There's nothing worse than banking on a solid outing from a starter, and getting it - only to see your moneyline bet fall through because the guy's bullpen had a meltdown. Most baseball bettors would rather get food poisoning than suffer this kind of fate.

While the majority of bullpens are better than they've ever been before, you'll still see an occasional lead blown because none of the team's relievers can get anybody out. But hey, that's what first five-inning lines are for, right?

Here are four pitchers whose five-inning performances have been much stronger than their overall records, making them solid short-game bets:

RHP Matt Andriese, Tampa Bay Rays
Overall record: 3-1, 4 no-decisions
5-inning record: 7-1

That Andriese isn't even the only Tampa Bay pitcher on the list speaks to the frustrating ineptitude of the Rays' bullpen, which has allowed 98 runs from the sixth inning onward — second-most in the majors. Despite this, Andriese has had a terrific season so far, limiting opponents to a .237 batting average while averaging nearly a strikeout per inning through eight starts.

The Rays led after the fifth inning in each of Andriese's first four starts, but he came away with just one victory to show for it. He took his only loss of the season against the Blue Jays on April 29, then answered with three straight five-inning victories, picking up a pair of actual wins over that span. If the Tampa Bay bullpen were even modestly better, he would have 5-plus wins at this point.

RHP Chris Archer, Tampa Bay Rays
Overall record: 3-2, 4 no-decisions
5-inning record: 6-2-1

Archer has been just as sharp as Andriese in the early going, ranking in the Top 5 league-wide in strikeouts while limiting foes to a .225 batting average. Yet, he finds himself with just three wins on the season and, despite struggling for the majority of the past month, he should also have five or more victories by this point.

His most frustrating no-decision game in a rematch with the Blue Jays on May 5, in which he allowed a game-tying home run to Kendrys Morales in the seventh inning before watching the Rays bullpen surrender five runs in the eighth. It has been that kind of year for Tampa Bay's beleaguered relief corps, which enters Friday having thrown the fourth-most innings in baseball.

RHP Andrew Cashner, Texas Rangers
Overall record: 1-3, 3 no-decisions
5-inning record: 4-2-1

Cashner is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance after struggling for most of the 2015 and 2016 seasons. But you wouldn't know it by looking at his record, with his only victory coming last time out against the Philadelphia Phillies. That said, Cashner has been one of the strongest five-inning plays in baseball, made even stronger by the fact he has been an underdog in five of seven starts.

The Texas bullpen is partly to blame for Cashner's win drought — it has allowed the third-most runs after the fifth inning so far in 2017. The once-vaunted offense is also culpable, having scored a total of seven runs over Cashner's first five starts, resulting in a 0-3 record despite a 2.63 ERA in that stretch. With 14 runs in his last two starts, perhaps the support will stick around.

RHP Luis Perdomo, San Diego Padres
Overall record: 0-0, 6 no-decisions
5-inning record: 3-1-2

Perdomo hasn't exactly lit the world on fire through six starts, boasting a 4.19 ERA while topping out at six innings. But he deserves a much better fate than six consecutive no-decisions to open the season, and is still looking for his first win of the season thanks at least in part to a Padres bullpen that has allowed a whopping 100 runs after the fifth inning — the most of any team in the majors.

Perdomo has found himself trailing after five innings in just one of his first half-dozen appearances, with three leads in that span. You'll likely continue to get great five-inning odds on him thanks to the Padres' overall futility, but they have the kind of lineup that can jump out to a nice early lead. They just can't keep the opponent from coming back to win. At least, not yet.

**Udog** · 05-20-2017, 09:42 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, May 20

LA Angels @ NY Mets

Game 929-930
May 20, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Meyer) 12.713
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 16.230
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-135); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Seattle

Game 927-928
May 20, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Pelfrey) 15.838
Seattle
(Gallardo) 12.434
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+155); Under

Texas @ Detroit

Game 925-926
May 20, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Griffin) 16.509
Detroit
(Verlnder) 14.918
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+135); Over

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 923-924
May 20, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Blsnger) 16.714
Baltimore
(Gausman) 14.746
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+130); Over

Boston @ Oakland

Game 921-922
May 20, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 14.597
Oakland
(Manaea) 15.984
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Under

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 919-920
May 20, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 16.376
Minnesota
(Mejia) 14.715
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-110); Under

Cleveland @ Houston

Game 917-918
May 20, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 17.952
Houston
(Fiers) 14.558
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+105); Over

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
May 20, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 15.089
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 16.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Over

Miami @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
May 20, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Straily) 15.661
LA Dodgers
(Urias) 14.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+165); Over

Arizona @ San Diego

Game 911-912
May 20, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 13.748
San Diego
(Perdomo) 14.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

San Francisco @ St. Louis

Game 909-910
May 20, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdjza) 14.208
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 16.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-150); Over

Colorado @ Cincinnati

Game 907-908
May 20, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Senztela) 16.338
Cincinnati
(Adleman) 13.303
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+100); Over

Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
May 20, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 13.311
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 16.901
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-125); Over

Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs

Game 903-904
May 20, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.187
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 17.357
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-200
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-200); N/A

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 901-902
May 20, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 14.203
Atlanta
(Colon) 15.567
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+170); Over

**Udog** · 05-20-2017, 09:46 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, May 20

National League
Brewers @ Cubs
Anderson is 0-0, 6.10 in his last four starts, all of which went over the total.

Arrieta is 1-3, 9.45 in his last four starts; six of his last seven starts went over.

Brewers won nine of their last 12 games- six of their last eight games went over the total. Cubs are 7-3 in last ten home games; over is 13-1 in last 14 games at Wrigley Field.

Phillies @ Pirates
Velasquez is 1-0, 3.94 in three road starts (over 6-1).

Nova is 0-1, 4.42 in his last three starts (under is 4-1-1 in his last six starts).

Phillies lost 12 of last 15 games; over is 8-2-1 in their last 11 road games. Pittsburgh won four of last six games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Nationals @ Braves
Scherzer is 1-0, 2.57 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five outings.

Colon is 1-3, 8.77 in his last five starts- over is 6-1 in his last seven.

Washington lost six of its last seven road games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Atlanta won six of last eight games; over is 7-0-2 in their last nine home games.

Rockies @ Reds
Senzatela is 6-1, 3.49 in eight starts this year; his last five starts went over.

Adleman is 2-2, 6.56 in five starts this year (over 3-2).

Colorado won seven of last ten road games; under is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Reds lost seven games in row; over is 5-0 in their last five games.

Giants @ Cardinals
Samardzija is 1-1, 4.08 in his last four starts- under is 6-1 in his last seven starts.

Martinez is 3-0, 3.15 in his last three starts; four of his last five starts went over.

Giants won six of last seven games; four of their last five games went over. St Louis is 3-7 in its last ten home games; over is 11-3 in their last 14 home games.

Diamondbacks @ Padres
Ray is 0-3, 5.82 in his last four starts; under is 3-0 in his road starts.

Perdomo is 0-1, 4.72 in six starts this season (over 3-3).

Arizona won its last four games; under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. San Diego lost nine of last 11 games. Over is 11-4 in their last 15 home games.

Marlins @ Dodgers
Straily is 0-3, 2.60 in his last six starts (over 4-3-1).

Urias is 0-1, 3.43 in four starts this year (under 2-1-1).

Miami lost ten of its last 11 games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Dodgers won their last three games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten home games.

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American League
Blue Jays @ Orioles
Bolsinger is 0-2, 6.97 in two starts this year (over 1-1).

Gausman is 1-3, 9.24 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Blue Jays lost four of last five games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Baltimore lost six of its last eight games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games.

Bronx @ Tampa Bay
Tanaka is 2-1, 9.60 in his last three starts (over 6-2). New York scored 28 runs in those three games.

Andriese is 2-0, 2.60 in his last three starts (over 4-4).

New York won eight of last 11 road games; over is 13-6 in their last 19 games. Tampa Bay won five of last seven games; over is 9-1-1 in Rays’ last 11 games.

Rangers @ Tigers
Griffin is 4-0, 2.61 in his last five starts (over 5-1).

Verlander is 2-1, 3.46 in his last four starts, three of which stayed under.

Rangers won their last ten games; four of last six Ranger games went over total. Detroit won three of last four games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Royals @ Twins
Young is 0-0, 12.15 in two starts this season (over 2-0).

Mejia is 0-1, 6.52 in three starts this season (under 2-0-1).

Kansas City won seven of its last 11 games; over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Minnesota lost three of last five home games; over is 7-4 in last 11 games at Target Field.

Indians @ Astros
Clevinger is 1-1, 2.70 in two starts (10 IP, under 2-0).

Fiers is 1-0, 6.48 in his last three starts (over 4-2 in his last six starts).

Indians lost five of last eight games; four of last five Cleveland games went over total. Houston won nine of last 11 games; over is 4-2 in Astros’ last six home games.

White Sox @ Mariners
Pelfrey is 0-4, 6.47 in five starts this year (under 3-2).

Gallardo is 1-0, 3.63 in his last three starts (over 4-4).

White Sox lost ten of their last 13 games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Seattle won three of its last five games; over is 11-6-1 in their last 18 games.

Red Sox @ A’s
Pomeranz is 2-3, 5.32 in his last five starts; three of his last four starts went over.

Manaea is 1-3, 6.14 in six starts this season (over 4-2).

Red Sox are 4-6 in their last ten games; over is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Oakland won three of last four games; over is 14-6 in their last 20 games.

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Interleague

Angels @ Mets
Meyer is 2-0, 3.09 in his last two starts (over 3-1).

Wheeler is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts (over 5-1-1).

Angels won four of their last five games; under is 14-5 in their last 19 road games. Mets lost seven of their last eight games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Wsh-Atl: Scherzer 5-3; Colon 4-4
Mil-Chi: Anderson 4-4; Arrieta 4-4
Phil-Pitt: Velasquez 2-5; Nova 4-4
Col-Cin: Senzatela 7-1; Adleman 2-3
SF-StL: Samardzija 3-5; Martinez 5-3
Az-SD: Ray 4-4; Perdomo 2-4
Mia-LA: Straily 3-5; Urias 2-2

American League
NY-TB: Tanaka 5-3; Andriese 4-4
Clev-Hst: Clevinger 1-1; Fiers 4-3
KC-Min: Young 2-0; Mejia 0-3
Bos-A’s: Pomeranz 4-3; Manaea 1-5
Tor-Balt: Bolsinger 0-2; Gausman 4-5
Tex-Det: Griffin 6-0; Verlander 4-4
Chi-Sea: Pelfrey 1-4; Gallardo 3-5

Interleague
LAA-NYM: Meyer 2-2; Wheeler 3-4

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Wsh-Atl: Scherzer 2-8; Colon 3-8
Mil-Chi: Anderson 1-8; Arrieta 3-8
Phil-Pitt: Velasquez 3-7; Nova 1-8
Col-Cin: Senzatela 4-8; Adleman 2-5
SF-StL: Samardzija 3-8; Martinez 2-8
Az-SD: Ray 4-8; Perdomo 3-6
Mia-LA: Straily 0-8; Urias 1-4

American League
NY-TB: Tanaka 4-8; Andriese 5-8
Clev-Hst: Clevinger 0-2; Fiers 5-7
KC-Min: Young 1-2; Mejia 1-3
Bos-A’s: Pomeranz 4-7; Manaea 1-6
Tor-Balt: Bolsinger 1-2; Gausman 2-9
Tex-Det: Griffin 1-6; Verlander 4-8
Chi-Sea: Pelfrey 2-5; Gallardo 4-8

Interleague
LAA-NYM: Meyer 3-4; Wheeler 3-7

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Umpires
National League
Wsh-Atl: Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Fairchild games.
Mil-Chi: Under is 5-2 in Hoye games this season.
Phil-Pitt: Four of last five Culbreth games went over; underdogs won five of his last six games.
Col-Cin: Over is 5-1-2 in Wolf games this season.
SF-StL: Home team won six of seven Carapazza games.
Az-SD: Three of last four HGibson games stayed under.
Mia-LA: Over is 3-1-1 in last five Demuth games.

American League
NY-TB: Over is 6-2 in Barry games this season.
Clev-Hst: Under is 5-2 in LBarrett games this season.
KC-Min: Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Miller games.
Bos-A’s: Four of six Whitson games went over the total.
Tor-Balt: Over is 3-1-1 in last five Woodring games.
Tex-Det: Four of last six Everitt games went over.
Chi-Sea: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Wegner games.

Interleague
LAA-NYM: Six of last eight Cederstrom games went over.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 22-10 AL, favorites -$81
AL @ NL– 20-16 AL, favorites -$123
Total: 42-26 AL, favorites -$204

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 15-17-1
AL @ NL: Over 24-13
Total: Over 39-30-1

Teams’ records in first five innings:

Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/19/17
Ariz 6-8-3……14-8–4…….20-16–7
Atl 9-11-3……6-8-2……..15-19–5
Cubs 9-11………..9-8-3……..18-19-3
Reds 4-12-2……11-9–2……..15-21-4
Colo 12-6-2…..11-10-2…….23-16–5
LA 9-11-2……14-5-2…….23-16-4
Miami 6-14-1…….8-9-3……..14-23-4
Milw 12-4-4…….11-10-2…….23-14-6
Mets 8-10-1……..8-11-2…….16-21-3
Philly 7-11-4………7-7-2…….14-18-6
Pitt 7-14-2…….9-8-2……..16-22-4
St. Louis 7-5-2……..13-6-4……..20-11-6
SD 5-14-4…….9-10–2……..14-24-6
SF 4-14-4……11-7-3………18-21-7
Wash 14-6-2……9-8-2………23-14-4

Orioles 10-10-2……….10-7………20-17-2
Boston 7-11-2………9-10-2……..16-21-4
White Sox 6-13-5……..8-7–1……..14-20-6
Cleveland 9-11-2……..6-11-1……..15-22-3
Detroit 9-9-2…….11-7-2……..20-16-4
Astros 8-8-5……..11-9-1……..19-17-6
KC 5-10-3…….13-8-2……..18-18-5
Angels 5-11-5……12-6-5………17-17-10
Twins 9-5-2………9-8-5………18-13-7
NYY 10-9-1……….11-8…..…….21-17-1
A’s 7-11-3……..8-8-5……..15-19-8
Seattle 6-12-5……..12-4-4……..18-16-9
TB 11-7-3……..16-5-2……..27-12-5
Texas 11-4-4……..11-8-5…….22-12-9
Toronto 6-15-1……..6-9-5……..12-24-6

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/19/17)
Ariz 5-17……..9-26……….14
Atl 5-23……..5-16………..10
Cubs 4-21……..8-20………..12
Reds 4-18……..10-23………14
Colo 7-20……..8-23……….15
LA 7-22……..9-21..……..16
Miami 6-21……..7-20……….13
Milw 8-20……..11-23………19
Mets 8-19……..11-21……….19
Philly 8-23……..4-16…………12
Pitt 6-23……..8-19…………14
StL 6-16……..7-23………..13
SD 11-23……6-21………..17
SF 3-25……..6-21………..9
Wash 8-22……..7-19……….15

Orioles 2-23……..5-17………..7
Boston 6-20……..5-21………..11
White Sox 5-24…….8-16………..13
Clev 6-22……..8-18………..14
Detroit 5-20……..9-20………..14
Astros 7-21……..11-21……….18
KC 2-18……..4-23…………6
Angels 6-21…….5-23………..11
Twins 3-16……..6-22……….9
NYY 6-20……..9-19……….15
A’s 3-21……..5-21……….8
Seattle 9-23……..10-20………19
TB 6-21……..11-23………17
Texas 7-19……..8-24………15
Toronto 6-22……..4-21………10

**Udog** · 05-20-2017, 09:51 AM

MLB

Saturday, May 20

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Trend Report
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2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Kansas City is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Oakland's last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing Boston

4:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Pittsburgh is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

4:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games on the road
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. CINCINNATI
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado

4:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. HOUSTON
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Cleveland's last 25 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:15 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing LA Angels

7:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

7:15 PM
TEXAS vs. DETROIT
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Texas

7:35 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto

10:10 PM
MIAMI vs. LA DODGERS
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Miami's last 21 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Miami
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Miami

10:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 12 games at home
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona

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**StarDust Bum** · 05-20-2017, 11:02 AM

Weekend Outlook
May 19, 2017

Cleveland (20-19) at Houston (29-12)
Series Price: Astros -135, Indians +115
Scheduled Rotation: Bauer (3-4) vs. Morton (5-2), Clevinger (1-1) vs. Fiers (1-1), Salazar (2-4) vs. Musgrove (3-3)

The Astros are running away with the American League West with a 7.5 game lead over Texas, the team that won the division last season. They have baseball's best record, and more importantly they have been the most profitable team at the bet window with +13.6 units. The good news for the Indians this weekend is that they'll miss Dallas Keuchel who leads the AL in wins (7) and ERA (1.84). Because of Keuchel missing the series, Station Casinos has posted the Astros as a short -135 favorite to win the series.

The Indians come in with with the best bullpen in baseball with a 1.96 ERA and converting all 11 of its save opportunities. Colorado has the second-best save percentage (90.48) converting 19 of 21. It's basically a lockdown with the Indians when the starter comes out which makes it hard to believe their record isn't better than it is. Only 25 runs allowed in 116.2 innings with opponents hitting .203 is incredible. The main reason why the Indians don't have a better record is because the starting rotation, which was supposed to be one of the best in baseball. They have a 4.95 ERA which ranks 28th.

One trend to take note of between these two clubs is going 21-6-2 to the 'under' in the last 29 meetings. The best value of the weekend is probably taking the Indians and 'under' on Sunday with Danny Salazar on the hill.

Toronto (18-24) at Baltimore (23-16)
Series Price: Orioles -155, Blue Jays +135
Scheduled Rotation: Sanchez (0-1) vs Tillman (1-0), Bolsinger (0-2) vs. Gausman (2-3), Estrada (2-2) vs. Miley (1-1)

After winning seven of eight games the Blue Jays found themselves in trouble during the week losing three of four to the Braves. The good news for them is that their bats are hot. They've been crushing the ball and have gone 'over' in their last four games. The Orioles come off an awful 1-6 road trip, but home is where their heart is. They've gone 16-5 in their last 21 home games. Toronto has gone 9-2 to the 'over' in their last 11 road games. However, 12 of the past 14 meetings between these two cubs have stayed 'under' the number.

Colorado (26-16) at Cincinnati (19-21)
Series Price: Reds -120, Rockies +100
Scheduled Rotation: Anderson (2-4) vs Bonilla (0-1), Senzatela (6-1) vs. Adleman (2-2), Freeland (4-2) vs. Arroyo (3-3)

And the Reds have finally come back to reality. Pittsburgh is still in last place of the NL Central, but the Reds should be there soon and it might happen this weekend. But somehow they're the favorite to win the series despite playing the NL West-leading Rockies and riding a six-game losing streak. The best value of the weekend should be Saturday with Antonio Senzatela who has been the third most profitable pitcher in baseball at +6.8 units. The Rockies have won seven of his eight starts. The Rockies have stayed 'under' in 10 of their last 14 games, but Senatela has gone 'over' in his last five starts after staying 'under' in his first three.

Texas (22-20) at Detroit (20-19)
Series Price: Tigers -150, Rangers +130
Scheduled Rotation: Martinez (0-2) vs. Norris (2-2), Griffin (4-0) vs. Verlander (3-3), Darvish (4-2) vs. Boyd (2-3)

The hard charging Rangers have won nine straight coming into this series -- all as favorites, but come into this series as an underdog which I believe offers great value. Yu Darvish comes off a fantastic outing and should win on Sunday and A.J. Griffin is having a career year so far and should be able compete with Justin Verlander on Saturday. Most of all, this Rangers squad is on fire. Why stop betting them to win? Also, Texas has won nine of the past 12 meetings. And something to also think of this weekend if that Detroit is 2-7 in their last nine games as a favorite.

NY Yankees (24-14) at Tampa Bay (21-22)
Series Price: Yankees -125, Rays +105
Scheduled Rotation: Severino (2-2) vs. Ramirez (2-0), Tanaka (5-2) vs. Andriese (3-1), Sabathia (3-2) vs. Archer (3-2)

The first-place Yankees are up +8.4 units of profit for bettors and lead baseball with a +1.6 average margin of victory (5.8 to 4.2). They've been a great 'over' team at 23-15 which is a winner for bettors 60.5 percent of the time. Early on the Yankees were looked at as a team that was great at home but struggled on the road, but now they're the road warriors going 8-2 in their last 10 on the road. Something to take note of in this series is that the Rays have been cashing in as underdogs going 6-2 in their last eight.

Kansas City (17-23) at Minnesota (20-17)
Series Price: Twins -130, Royals +110
Scheduled Rotation: Karns (2-2) vs. Santiago (4-2), Kennedy (0-3) vs. Wilk (0-1), Hammel (1-5) vs. Hughes (4-2)

The Royals are 3-9 in their last 12 road games and 3-10 in their last 13 as a favorite, so be careful this weekend even though they're hitting the ball with much more authority than the first five weeks of the season. The Twins have gone 8-3-1 to the 'over' in their last 12 home games, but the road has been where they've had more success. They're 11-5 on the road and only 9-12 at home. However, they're in first-place of the ultra-competitive AL Central. It's only a one-game lead over the Tigers and Indians, but it's still impressive considering they were supposed to finish last in the division. Last is where the Royals are and they have the worst margin of victory in the AL at -42 runs.

**StarDust Bum** · 05-20-2017, 11:02 AM

Pro Baseball Trend Report

WASHINGTON (25 - 16) at ATLANTA (17 - 22) - 4:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-26 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 41-42 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 12-4 (+10.5 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
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
MAX SCHERZER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SCHERZER is 6-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.9 units)
BARTOLO COLON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COLON is 4-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.284.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

MILWAUKEE (25 - 18) at CHICAGO CUBS (21 - 20) - 2:20 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 25-18 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-13 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1620-1706 (-261.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 866-797 (-155.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 405-370 (-84.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 833-854 (-159.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-4 (+0.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.2 Units)
CHASE ANDERSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ANDERSON is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)
JAKE ARRIETA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARRIETA is 7-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.988.
His team's record is 8-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.5 units)

PHILADELPHIA (15 - 24) at PITTSBURGH (18 - 24) - 4:05 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 155-104 (+48.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 389-341 (+54.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 48-51 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 70-89 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
IVAN NOVA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.71 and a WHIP of 0.868.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

COLORADO (27 - 16) at CINCINNATI (19 - 22) - 4:10 PM
ANTONIO SENZATELA (R) vs. TIM ADLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 302-413 (-99.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 110-198 (-64.5 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 27-16 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 12-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 64-66 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO 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)
ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
TIM ADLEMAN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

SAN FRANCISCO (18 - 25) at ST LOUIS (21 - 18) - 7:15 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-37 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-72 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 72-100 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 3-9 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 9-22 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 29-44 (-22.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-24 (-13.9 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 16-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-16 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-27 (-22.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 49-55 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-38 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-38 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 6-4 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MARTINEZ is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

ARIZONA (25 - 18) at SAN DIEGO (15 - 29) - 10:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. LUIS PERDOMO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
RAY is 23-40 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 65-79 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-18 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 14-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 99-69 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-3 (+1.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RAY is 1-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)
LUIS PERDOMO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PERDOMO is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.950.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MIAMI (14 - 27) at LA DODGERS (25 - 18) - 10:10 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. JULIO URIAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 14-27 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 39-55 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-15 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MIAMI is 8-23 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-3 (+16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-17 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
STRAILY is 23-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 8-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 121-95 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 85-73 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 63-56 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
DANIEL STRAILY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STRAILY is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JULIO URIAS vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

NY YANKEES (24 - 15) at TAMPA BAY (22 - 22) - 4:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TANAKA is 28-11 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 90-116 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 46-69 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-3 (+0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TANAKA is 6-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 8-1 (+6.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.0 units)
MATT ANDRIESE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

CLEVELAND (21 - 19) at HOUSTON (29 - 13) - 4:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 19-29 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-13 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 23-8 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 241-293 (-75.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 20-27 (-14.4 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
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
MIKE CLEVINGER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CLEVINGER is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.39 and a WHIP of 2.395.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MICHAEL FIERS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FIERS is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

KANSAS CITY (17 - 24) at MINNESOTA (21 - 17) - 2:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. ADAM WILK (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 1-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 3-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KENNEDY is 6-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 204-177 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 80-120 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-63 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-33 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-50 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-90 (-32.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-0 (+6.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.4 units)
ADAM WILK vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

BOSTON (21 - 20) at OAKLAND (19 - 23) - 4:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
POMERANZ is 8-20 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 12-27 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 156-210 (-47.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 81-102 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 37-63 (-26.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN MANAEA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MANAEA is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 26.97 and a WHIP of 3.745.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

TORONTO (18 - 25) at BALTIMORE (24 - 16) - 7:35 PM
MIKE BOLSINGER (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 112-102 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 3-14 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 66-67 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOLSINGER is 1-14 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 24-16 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-9 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 64-48 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-1 (+5.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
MIKE BOLSINGER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GAUSMAN is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.8 units)

TEXAS (23 - 20) at DETROIT (20 - 20) - 7:15 PM
A.J. GRIFFIN (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 106-95 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-47 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 118-90 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-57 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-40 (+18.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 96-89 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-17 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-11 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 87-61 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 91-66 (+24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-46 (+24.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
GRIFFIN is 22-7 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 21-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 12-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 16-3 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRIFFIN is 28-11 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 10-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
A.J. GRIFFIN vs. DETROIT since 1997
GRIFFIN is 1-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.791.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 10-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.173.
His team's record is 11-8 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+0.8 units)

CHI WHITE SOX (18 - 22) at SEATTLE (20 - 23) - 10:10 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-29 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 400-403 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
SEATTLE is 38-41 (-21.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 124-140 (-52.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 605-559 (-97.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 789-709 (-100.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)
MIKE PELFREY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PELFREY is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.528.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GALLARDO is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.06 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

LA ANGELS (22 - 22) at NY METS (17 - 23) - 7:15 PM
ALEX MEYER (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 17-23 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 53-50 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 39-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
ALEX MEYER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
ZACK WHEELER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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