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**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 08:31 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Some interesting pointspreads for Labor Day weekend college football games:

— Oregon State @ Colorado State (-2)

— Boston College (-2) @ Northern Illinois

— Colorado State vs Colorado (-8) (@ Denver)

— South Carolina (-4) @ NC State

— Kentucky (-12) @ Southern Miss

— Temple @ Notre Dame (-13)

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

13) This from the Associated Press: A naked man in Florida was arrested driving away from a storage center in a stolen pickup truck loaded with a statue of a large, black and white checkered swan that’s worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had this to say: “Look folks. Where are you going to hide a five-foot tall, checkered swan? If someone’s harboring this swan and not telling us, we’re going to put them in jail. And we hope when we find them, they have clothes on.”

Alrighty then……..

12) Interesting article in the Houston Chronicle Friday on the guy who takes care of the pitching mound at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Important job that we don’t think about a lot— this guy has worked for the Astros for 46 years as a groundskeeper- the pitchers swear by the job he does keeping the mound, and pitchers are particular about their workplace.

11) Lonzo Ball isn’t going to do a pre-draft workout for the Celtics, who have the first pick in the NBA Draft; what the hell happens if Boston drafts Ball?

10) Joe Davis is the Dodgers’ play-by-play guy; he is very good, also does basketball on FS1, is just excellent at his job. The thing is, he is only 29 years old, which doesn’t seem possible. He is replacing the greatest baseball announcer ever (Vin Scully) but is doing it very well.

9) ESPN signed Chip Kelly as an analyst for its ESPN2 football coverage, which could be very interesting. Curious to see what the former Oregon-Eagles coach has to say.

8) Tampa Bay Rays had 521 strikeouts thru 50 games, the most by any team ever thru 50 games, 26 more than the next-highest, last year’s Astros.

7) Rangers faced four Boston relievers in the last three innings Thursday nite; all nine batters struck out. In all, 20 of the 27 Texas outs in that game came on strikeouts.

6) Mississippi State had two basketball players transfer this week: Mario Kegler and Eli Wright. Rough week for Ben Howland. Bulldogs had the 2nd-least experienced team in the country last year; Kegler played 70% of the time, Wright 30%. Pretty big loss.

5) When Joe Gibbs coached the Redskins, he had a fine schedule for various offenses; one of the fines was $100 for spraining your ankle if you didn’t have it wrapped/taped beforehand. This is 25-30 years ago, so $100 fine was more than it sounds like now.

If a player missed a trainer’s/doctor’s appointment, the fine was $300.

4) The Ben Simmons infomercial was on Showtime again Friday afternoon; its been almost a year since he was drafted and we still have no idea how good the kid is. We know Simmons is already really rich; we’ve heard he’s grown two inches and is just about 7-feet tall, but still no one knows if he’s going to be any good. He played one year at LSU and his team was a disaster; he is going to be needed to be a team leader— can he do that?

3) Golden State is $260, Cleveland +$220 in the NBA Finals which don’t start until Thursday (why?!?!?!) and could stretch out for 18 days, if it goes seven games.

2) There is nothing in sports- NOTHING as good as overtime in a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Had one of those Thursday night, as the Penguins broke the heart of everyone in Canada with a 3-2 double OT win over the Ottawa Senators. Tremendous drama.

People in Ottawa greeted the Senators when they landed at the airport at 3am, sitting thru the rain to applaud their team after a great season.

1) There have been 27 major league games rained out this season, more than all of last year.

**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 08:49 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, May 27

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 981-982
May 27, 2017 @ 5:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 16.613
Chicago White Sox
(Danish) 14.338
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A

LA Angels @ Miami

Game 979-980
May 27, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Ramirez) 15.026
Miami
(Worley) 13.271
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Seattle @ Boston

Game 977-978
May 27, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Whalen) 15.171
Boston
(Johnson) 14.220
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
N/A

Oakland @ NY Yankees

Game 975-976
May 27, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cotton) 14.806
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.068
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Tampa Bay @ Minnesota

Game 973-974
May 27, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 14.826
Minnesota
(Mejia) 18.011
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

Baltimore @ Houston

Game 971-972
May 27, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Miley) 14.364
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 969-970
May 27, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Farmer) 14.720
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 16.413
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Under

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 967-968
May 27, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Vargas) 13.514
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.139
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-160); Under

Texas @ Toronto

Game 965-966
May 27, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Darvish) 16.842
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.242
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-105); Under

Atlanta @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
May 27, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 14.122
San Francisco
(Blach) 15.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-130); Under

St. Louis @ Colorado

Game 961-962
May 27, 2017 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 14.735
Colorado
(Freeland) 17.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-110
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-110); Over

NY Mets @ Pittsburgh

Game 959-960
May 27, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 13.865
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 15.646
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-115); Under

Chicago Cubs @ LA Dodgers

Game 957-958
May 27, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 17.742
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 14.241
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(+105); Over

Arizona @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
May 27, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 17.460
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.475
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-140); Under

Cincinnati @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
May 27, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Arroyo) 13.502
Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 15.941
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-135); Under

San Diego @ Washington

Game 951-952
May 27, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 12.680
Washington
(Strasburg) 15.207
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-240
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-240); Over

**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 08:54 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, May 27

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SAN DIEGO (18 - 32) at WASHINGTON (29 - 18) - 4:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 36-73 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RICHARD is 1-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
STRASBURG is 5-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-0. (+6.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (23 - 24) at PHILADELPHIA (16 - 30) - 4:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 417-383 (+52.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-18 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ARROYO is 4-7 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.357.
His team's record is 5-9 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.2 units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
EICKHOFF is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (31 - 19) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 23) - 4:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 26-35 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 98-112 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-19 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 23-11 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 17-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-54 (-24.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

ZACK GREINKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GREINKE is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.5 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (25 - 22) at LA DODGERS (29 - 20) - 7:15 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1624-1708 (-260.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 835-854 (-157.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1194-1268 (-199.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 26-6 (+17.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 125-97 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 65-58 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LACKEY is 7-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.968.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-12. (-10.6 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.65 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-0.9 units)

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NY METS (20 - 26) at PITTSBURGH (22 - 27) - 7:15 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 20-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 51-48 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 156-104 (+49.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 613-544 (+64.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
NY METS are 25-13 (+13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 74-92 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLE is 12-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS 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)

ZACK WHEELER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

GERRIT COLE vs. NY METS since 1997
COLE is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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ST LOUIS (23 - 22) at COLORADO (32 - 18) - 9:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. KYLE FREELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 32-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 16-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
COLORADO is 19-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 22-13 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 14-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 59-42 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 15-7 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 75-54 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 431-387 (+53.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 26-21 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 174-101 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 44-26 (+18.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 84-51 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 85-42 (+28.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. COLORADO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 8-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.81 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 8-2 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.1 units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (21 - 25) at SAN FRANCISCO (20 - 30) - 10:05 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. TY BLACH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-30 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 46-43 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-56 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-18 (+12.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-34 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 43-44 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 109-108 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-38 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-75 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-73 (-25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.025.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

TY BLACH vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (24 - 25) at TORONTO (22 - 26) - 1:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 320-273 (+46.3 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
TEXAS is 119-95 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-59 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 97-94 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-22 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-23 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 91-69 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 48-54 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

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

YU DARVISH vs. TORONTO since 1997
DARVISH is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 3-5 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.0 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. TEXAS since 1997
ESTRADA is 3-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 0.828.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (20 - 27) at CLEVELAND (24 - 22) - 4:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 5-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 71-36 (+23.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 207-180 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 145-122 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 115-92 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-12 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-7 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VARGAS is 6-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 7-7 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.7 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALAZAR is 7-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 7-6 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.7 units)

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DETROIT (22 - 25) at CHI WHITE SOX (21 - 25) - 2:10 PM
BUCK FARMER (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOLLAND is 7-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 108-100 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 22-14 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-2 (+2.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.2 Units)

BUCK FARMER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. DETROIT since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.432.
His team's record is 7-0 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (25 - 21) at HOUSTON (33 - 16) - 7:15 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

WADE MILEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MILEY is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (26 - 25) at MINNESOTA (25 - 19) - 2:10 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. ADALBERTO MEJIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.566.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (22 - 25) at NY YANKEES (27 - 18) - 1:05 PM
JHAREL COTTON (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JHAREL COTTON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 10-11 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 14-16 (-6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-12. (+3.6 units)

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SEATTLE (21 - 28) at BOSTON (26 - 21) - 4:05 PM
ROB WHALEN (R) vs. BRIAN JOHNSON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

ROB WHALEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRIAN JOHNSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (25 - 26) at MIAMI (17 - 29) - 1:05 PM
JC RAMIREZ (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

JC RAMIREZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

VANCE WORLEY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (22 - 25) at CHI WHITE SOX (21 - 25) - 5:10 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. TYLER DANISH (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-2 (+2.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.2 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
FULMER is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

TYLER DANISH vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 09:07 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, May 27

National League
Reds @ Phillies
Arroyo is 0-2, 7.16 in his last three starts (over 7-2).

Eickhoff is 0-4, 7.27 in his last five starts; three of his last four starts went over.

Reds lost nine of last 13 games; eight of last 11 Cincy games went over the total. Philly is 2-10 in its last 12 games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Mets @ Pirates
Wheeler is 2-0, 2.12 in his last three starts (over 6-1-1).

Cole is 1-2, 3.41 in his last five starts (under 9-1).

New York lost three of last five games; over is 11-1-1 in their last 13 road games. Pirates won four of last six home games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Padres @ Nationals
Richard is 1-1, 3.27 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his road starts.

Strasburg is 3-0, 3.55 in his last four starts (under 6-3).

San Diego won three of its last five games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven road games. Washington won four of its last fiver games; under is 5-1 in Nationals’ last six games.

Diamondbacks @ Brewers
Greinke is 5-0, 2.55 in his last six starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four.

Anderson is 0-1, 7.30 in his last five starts, all of which went over the total.

Arizona won 10 of last 11 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten road games. Milwaukee lost its last five games; over is 16-6 in their last 21 games at Miller Park.

Cardinals @ Rockies
Wainwright is 4-0, 3.86 in his last six starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven.

Freeland is 4-1, 3.41 in his last six starts (under 6-2).

St Louis lost six of last eight games; over is 10-2-1 in their last 13 road games. Colorado is 8-3 in its last 11 games; under is 8-3 in last 11 games at Coors Field.

Cubs @ Dodgers
Lackey is 3-1, 4.76 in his last five starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven.

McCarthy is 1-1, 5.94 in his last three starts, all of which went over.

Cubs won three of last four games; under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Los Angeles won eight of last ten home games; six of last seven Dodger games went over the total.

Braves @ Giants
Foltynewicz is 3-0, 3.18 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four.

Blach is 2-0, 2.57 in his last three starts (under 4-2).

Atlanta won five of last six road games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Giants lost last four games; under is 3-1 in their last four games.

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American League
Rangers @ Blue Jays
Darvish is 4-0, 2.54 in his last six starts; under is 6-1 in their last seven.

Estrada is 2-0, 3.66 in his last three starts (under 5-4-1).

Texas lost five of last six games after a 10-game win streak; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Toronto won its last four games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games.

A’s @ New York
Cotton was 1-2, 9.39 in his last three starts (over 3-0) before getting sent to AAA; he just came back.

Sabathia is 2-0, 1.54 in his last two starts, 1-0, 7.41 in three home outings- his last three starts overall stayed under the total.

Oakland is 3-8 in its last 11 road games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 road tilts. New York won three of last five games; under is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Royals @ Indians
Vargas is 0-2, 8.10 in his last two starts (under 7-2).

Salazar is 1-2, 7.50 in his last four starts, last three of which went over.

Royals are 4-6 in their last ten games; under is 9-5 in their last 14 games. Indians lost six of last eight home games; over is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Mariners @ Red Sox
Whalen is making his first ’17 start; he was 1-2, 6.57 in five starts for Atlanta LY, is 0-2, 4.09 in four AAA starts this year.

Johnson allowed four runs in five IP (97 PT) in his first ’17 start, April 18 at Toronto.

Mariners lost 11 of last 15 games; under is 5-1 in their last six road games. Boston won its last five games; over is 9-3 in last 12 Red Sox games.

Tigers @ White Sox
Farmer is making his first ’17 start; he is 0-6, 6.84 in 32 big league games (8 starts). He is 1-3, 4.12 in nine AAA starts this season. Fulmer 4-1, 2.79 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1).

Holland is 3-1, 3.79 in his last six starts, last five of which went over. Danish is making his first MLB start; he had three short relief stints LY. He is 1-3, 3.15 in eight AAA starts this season.

Tigers lost six of last eight games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten road games. White Sox lost three of last four games; over is 11-4-1 in their last sixteen games.

Rays @ Twins
Odorizzi is 2-1, 2.88 in his last four starts (under 6-2).

Mejia 1-1, 5.40 in four starts this season (under 2-1-1).

Tampa Bay won seven of last ten games; their last six games stayed under. Minnesota won three of last five games; Twins’ last five games stayed under the total.

Orioles @ Astros
Miley is 0-1, 4.76 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his road starts.

Keuchel is 8-0. 1.98 in nine starts this year; he skipped his last start with a neck problem. Over is 3-1 in his last four starts.

Baltimore lost its last five games; over is 5-3-1 in their last nine road games. Houston won four of its last five games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

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Interleague
Angels @ Marlins
Ramirez is 2-2, 4.99 in his last five starts (under 5-4).

Worley allowed three runs in four IP (82 PT) in his first ’17 start, at Dodger Stadium.

Angels are 4-9 in last 13 road games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Miami is 5-15 in its last 20 games; over is 6-1 in their last seven games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Cin-Phil: Arroyo 5-4; Eickhoff 1-8
NY-Pitt: Wheeler 4-4; Cole 4-6
SD-Wsh: Richard 4-6; Strasburg 7-2
Az-Mil: Greinke 7-3; Anderson 4-5
StL-Col: Wainwright 5-4; Freeland 7-2
Chi-LA: Lackey 5-4; McCarthy 5-2
Atl-SF: Foltynewicz 3-5; Blach 2-4

American League
Tex-Tor: Darvish 7-3; Estrada 5-5
A’s-NY: Cotton 3-4; Sabathia 7-2
KC-Clev: Vargas 5-4; Salazar 4-5
Sea-Bos: Whalen 0-0; Johnson 1-0
Det-Chi: Farmer 0-0 Fulmer 6-3; Holland 5-4; Danish 0-0
TB-Minn: Odorizzi 4-4; Mejia 1-3
Balt-Hst: Miley 5-4; Keuchel 8-1

Interleague
LAA-Mia: Ramirez 5-3; Worley 0-1

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Cin-Phil: Arroyo 4-9; Eickhoff 2-9
NY-Pitt: Wheeler 3-8; Cole 1-10
SD-Wsh: Richard 2-10; Strasburg 1-9
Az-Mil: Greinke 0-10; Anderson 2-9
StL-Col: Wainwright 1-9; Freeland 2-9
Chi-LA: Lackey 6-9; McCarthy 1-7
Atl-SF: Foltynewicz 1-8; Blach 1-6

American League
Tex-Tor: Darvish 2-10; Estrada 3-10
A’s-NY: Cotton 4-7; Sabathia 3-9
KC-Clev: Vargas 1-9; Salazar 4-9
Sea-Bos: Whalen 0-0; Johnson 1-1
Det-Chi: Farmer 0-0 Fulmer 4-9; Holland 2-9; Danish 0-0
TB-Minn: Odorizzi 4-8; Mejia 2-4
Balt-Hst: Miley 3-8; Keuchel 2-9

Interleague
LAA-Mia: Ramirez 6-8; Worley 1-1

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Umpires
National League
Cin-Phil: Under is 5-3 in last eight Danley games.
NY-Pitt: Underdogs are 4-4 (+$180) in Blaser games.
SD-Wsh: Underdogs won three of last five Estabrook games.
Az-Mil: Last three Gibson games stayed under the total.
StL-Col: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Tumpane games.
Chi-LA: Home team won four of last five HGibson games.
Atl-SF: Home team won four of last five Hoberg games.

American League
Tex-Tor: Underdogs won six of last eight West games.
A’s-NY: Four of last six Little games stayed under.
KC-Clev: Last eight BWelke games went over the total.
Sea-Bos: Over is 5-3 in last eight Dreckman games.
Det-Chi: Three of last four Lentz games went over.
TB-Minn: Favorites won last four Torres games.
Balt-Hst: Over is 7-2 in Muchlinski games this season.

Interleague
LAA-Mia: Four of last six Conroy games stayed under.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 24-11 AL, favorites -$57
AL @ NL– 25-24 AL, favorites +$499
Total: 49-35 AL, favorites +$442

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 18-20-1
AL @ NL: Over 29-18
Total: Over 47-38-1

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/26/17
Ariz 9-9-3……17-8–4…….26-17–7
Atl 9-11-4……8-12-2……..17-23–5
Cubs 9-12………..13-9-3……..22-21-3
Reds 5-13-2……12-12–2……17-25-4
Colo 18-6-2…..12-10-2…….30-16–5
LA 9-11-2……18-7-2…….27-18-4
Miami 8-16-1…….9-9-3……..17-25-4
Milw 12-5-4…….11-14-2…….23-19-6
Mets 9-10-1……..11-13-2……20-23-3
Philly 7-12-5………7-12-2……14-24-7
Pitt 10-15-2…….10-9-3…….20-24-5
St. Louis 8-8-2……..14-6-5……..22-14-7
SD 6-17-4…….10-11–2…….16-28-6
SF 5-18-5……..11-7-4………19-25-8
Wash 15-7-2……13-8-2………28-15-4

Orioles 10-12-2……..11-10-1………21-22-3
Boston 8-12-2………12-11-2…….20-23-4
White Sox 8-16-5……..9-7–1……..17-23-6
Cleveland 12-12-2……..7-11-2……..19-23-4
Detroit 9-13-3…….12-8-2……..21-21-5
Astros 8-8-5……..15-11-2……..23-19-7
KC 6-13-4…….14-8-2……..20-21-6
Angels 7-15-6……12-6-5………19-21-11
Twins 11-5-3………10-10-5……21-15-7
NYY 11-10-1……….14-8…..……25-18-1
A’s 7-11-3……..10-10-5……..17-21-8
Seattle 6-16-5……..12-6-4…….18-22-9
TB 12-7-3……..19-7-3……..31-14-6
Texas 13-7-4……..11-8-5…….24-15-9
Toronto 9-16-1……..6-9-5……..15-25-6

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/26/17)
Ariz 7-21……..11-29……….18
Atl 5-24……..5-22………..10
Cubs 4-22……..11-25………..15
Reds 5-20……..13-27………18
Colo 8-26……..8-24……….16
LA 7-22……..11-26..…….18
Miami 8-25……..8-21……….16
Milw 8-21……..11-27………19
Mets 8-20……..13-26……….21
Philly 9-25……..4-21…………13
Pitt 7-27……..8-22…………15
StL 6-19……..7-25………..13
SD 12-27……6-23………..18
SF 5-31……..6-22………..11
Wash 8-24……..9-23……….17

Orioles 2-24……..6-22………..8
Boston 7-22……..5-25………..12
White Sox 7-29…….8-17………..15
Clev 7-26……..8-20……….15
Detroit 5-25……11-22………..16
Astros 7-21……..12-28……….19
KC 3-24……..4-23…………7
Angels 11-28…….5-23………..16
Twins 4-19……..7-25……….11
NYY 6-22……..9-23……….15
A’s 3-22……..6-25……….9
Seattle 10-27…….10-22…….20
TB 6-22……..15-29………21
Texas 8-25……..8-24………16
Toronto 8-26……..4-22………12

**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 09:10 AM

MLB

Saturday, May 27

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home

1:07 PM
TEXAS vs. TORONTO
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

4:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Diego is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home

4:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Seattle

4:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

4:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MILWAUKEE
Arizona is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona

4:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kansas City

4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games

5:40 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,on the road
Detroit is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,
Chi White Sox4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Chi White Sox4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit

7:15 PM
BALTIMORE vs. HOUSTON
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Houston
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games when playing Baltimore

7:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. LA DODGERS
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:15 PM
NY METS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of NY Mets's last 20 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Mets are 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets

9:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games at home

10:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Francisco's last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Atlanta

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**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 12:01 PM

MLB

Saturday, May 27

Yankees are 6-0 in CC Sabathia’s last 6 at home & 5-0 in last 5 games with Will Little behind home.
OAK 133 NYY -144

**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 12:44 PM

MLB

Saturday, May 27

Under is 4-0 in Yu Darvish’s last 4 starts overall & 5-0-1 in Darvish’s last 6 starts vs. Blue Jays. Total: 8

**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 12:45 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins (+105, 9)

The Twins have been one of the most surprising teams through the first two months of the Major League season, leading the American League Central at 25-19, but it was the Rays who struck first in the opener of their three-game set in Minnesota, winning 5-2. The series continues its series with the visiting Rays Saturday afternoon.

Tampa Bay sends right-hander Jake Odorizzi to the mound for the second game of the series. Odorizzi has had a solid start to his 2017 campaign, pitching to a 3.14 ERA and a 0.953 WHIP in eight starts this season. The Under is also 10-2 in Odorizzi’s last 12 starts dating back to last season. Odorizzi faces a Twins lineup that has been inconsistent this year, ranking 17th in runs and 15th in average.

Minnesota counters with rookie Adalberto Mejia. The 23-year-old rookie has been up-and-down in his first four career starts, going 1-1 with a 4.96 ERA.

Meanwhile, the Rays offense slipped just a bit of late, scoring just three runs per game over the last six games. The Under is 6-0 in those games. Tampa Bay ranks 17th in runs scored and 15th in batting average.

Look for Odorizzi to stifle the Twins lineup and mix in a Rays lineup that is on a bit of down swing and the number the total is at is too nice to pass up.

Pick: Under 9

New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates (-135, 8)

The Mets visit the Pirates in a matchup of National League teams that have had disappointing starts to their respective seasons. The Mets took Game One of the weekend series 8-1, but Game 2 should be more of a pitcher’s duel.

Pittsburgh sends ace Gerrit Cole to the hill to take on the Mets Saturday. Cole is coming off a rough outing and is just 2-5 this season, but that can be mostly blamed on the bullpen. Cole has pitched to a 3.36 ERA, a 1.119 WHIP while racking up 52 strikeouts and 13 walks. Cole has also done a great job of keeping runners off the base paths, allowing an opponents on base percentage of just .281.

At home Cole’s splits are tremendous. While Cole is just 1-1, he has a 1.67 ERA and a ridiculous 0.778 WHIP at PNC Park.

Cole will face off against Mets’ right-hander Zazck Wheeler. The 26-year-old Wheeler has pitched well this season, managing a 3.74 ERA and a 1.292 WHIP in eight starts. He’s been even better over the last four starts, pitching to a 2.08 ERA.

On offense the Mets can score some runs, but they are inconsistent at the plate, as shown by their team batting average which ranks 21st in the league and face a tough matchup in Cole.

New York is the league’s best Over team, but Wheeler has arguably been their most reliable pitcher this season. Plus, the Under is 9-1 in Cole’s 10 starts this season and 8-0 in his last eight starts overall.

Pick: Under 8

Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season to Date: 45-36-3

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals (4-3, 4.81 ERA, $59)

Fathertime is undefeated, he always wins and pitchers are routinely the first to knell to his powers. Adam Wainwright’s best days are clearly behind him, but he isn’t going out without a fight.

Over his last six starts he is 4-0 and the Cardinals own a 5-1 Team Win/Loss record during this stretch. Wainwright has been dominating in his last two starts, allowing one run over his last 13.1 innings and super efficient throwing an average of 15.9 pitches per inning.

Wainwright and the Cardinals are +102 road dogs today against the Colorado Rockies.

Slumping: Chase Anderson, Milwaukee Brewers (2-1, 4.25 ERA, $69)

Saturday's Top Trends

* Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox. Total for the first game of their double header is currently at 9.
* Over is 6-0 in Stephen Strasburg’s last 6 starts vs. Padres. Total opened at 8 and has yet to move.
* Royals are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings in Cleveland. Royals are +160 dogs.
* Home team is 7-0 in Tripp Gibson's last 7 games behind home plate vs. the Cubs. Dodgers are -111 home chalk.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

The only precipitation in Saturday’s MLB forecast is in the capital where the Nationals will host the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the early afternoon that might cause a delay. The total is currently 8.

There will be a hitters wind in San Francisco, where the Giants host the Braves. The forecast is calling for a gusting wind out to center field between 14-17 miles per hour. The total is currently 8.

Ump Of The Day

Bill Welke: You can expect some runs to be scored tonight at Progressive Field as Bill Welke will be behind the plate when the Cleveland Indians host the Kansas City Royals. In Welke’s 10 games behind the plate this season the Over has cashed nine times.

Overs are nothing new for Welke, since 2015, the Over has cashed 43 of 62 games behind the plate (69.3 percent). And in the last 26 Saturday’s he’s put on the gear the Over has cashed 20 times (76.9 percent).

The Average Total Runs Per Game with Bill Welke calling balls and strikes in 2017 is 11.40. The total for today’s game is currently set for 8.5.

**Udog** · 05-27-2017, 12:47 PM

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