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**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 08:51 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— Indians 5, Orioles 1— Carrasco tossed six shutout innings for the Tribe.

— Toronto 7, Texas 5— Blue Jays scored six runs in the first inning.

— Braves 5, Giants 3– Kemp hit a walk-off HR in extra innings, just after midnight.

— Twins 4, White Sox 2— Berrios is 7-1, 2.67 for Minnesota.

— Cardinals 7, Phillies 6 (10)- -Philly led 5-1 in sixth inning.

— New Orleans Pelicans traded G Tim Frazier to the Washington Wizards for the No. 52 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft.

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Armadillo:Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud…….

13) Miami 2, Washington 1— Nationals are way ahead in a weak NL East, but this was a tough loss. Max Scherzer had a no-hitter in the 8th inning, but gave up an infield hit that bounced off his glove, then Trea Turner bounced a throw to 1B for an error that kept the inning alive, before a wild pitch tied the game 1-1.

Giancarlo Stanton hit Scherzer’s 119th pitch for a single to left that drove in the winning run.

Scherzer and Nolan Ryan are now only two pitchers in history to go 8 IP, not give up an earned run, give up two or less hits, strike out at least 11 and lose the game.

Game ended when Adam Lind was called out on strikes on a pitch that was a good six inches outside. Home plate ump Dana Demuth should be fined for that— I could care less who won the game, but to end the game on a pitch that bad was disgraceful.

12) Odd news note #1 of the day: Police in Winfield, WV say a man found asleep in a stranger’s home has been charged with burglary.

A homeowner called police dispatchers after finding a glass door broken in his house and a stranger asleep in his bed. The napping trespasser was charged with burglary and destruction of property.

11) Surprising stat: Angels are 11-10 since Mike Trout got hurt; Braves are 16-17 since Freddie Freeman got hurt. Would’ve thought both teams would’ve done much worse.

10) Matt Adams has been so productive for the Braves that when Freeman comes back from his wrist injury, he may give third base a try, to keep both bats in the lineup.

9) Justin Verlander apparently thinks Major League Baseball has changed the actual baseball that is used in games- he says since the 2015 All-Star break, baseballs used are harder and also the seams are different, which has resulted in batted balls traveling farther.

As soon as I typed this sentence, Ian Happ hit a home run at Wrigley. Maybe Verlander is right.

8) Odd news note #2 of the day: A couple has gotten back nearly $100,000 they mistakenly donated to Goodwill Industries in Ohio.

Two Goodwill employees in Zanesville, OH initially thought it was play money or counterfeit cash after finding $97,000 in hundred dollar bills in a duffel bag inside a box of clothes last week. The duffel bag also contained legal documents and the last will and testament for the couple. Oy.

7) Best cumulative scores at the Hartford Open the last five years: Bubba Watson -52, Marc Leishman -43, Chris Stroud -41, Charley Hoffman -35. Ryan Moore -32

6) When Dwight Howard plays for the Charlotte Hornets this fall, they’ll be his 5th team in the last seven years.

5) Quote of the Day, part 2, from Browns’ QB Brock Osweiler:

“The best part is I’m getting coached hard on my fundamentals. And I believe firmly that when your fundamentals and your feet are right as a quarterback, you’re going to make great decisions and you’re going to throw accurate footballs.

I think that’s something that slid last season. I’m not going to go into great detail on that, but they did. My fundamentals slid, and because of that, you saw some poor decisions and some poor throws. If you go back to 2015, I feel like my fundamentals were pretty tight.”

Coaches in Houston, Osweiler’s last stop, should just love that quote.

4) San Diego Padres CF Franchy Cordero found out the hard way yesterday that there is a brick wall underneath all that ivy on the outfield fences at Wrigley Field. He caught the ball on the warning track, then got a face full of ivy and ran into that brick wall that has zero give to it. Terrific catch.

Wind must’ve been blowing in, since Contreras did a bat flip when hit the ball, thinking it would wind up in the bleachers.

3) Golf Channel and NBC Sports will show every shot of the British Open, which means you have to get up pretty darn early if you want to watch it all.

Couple years ago, I was in Las Vegas during the British Open; they had the start of the golf on at one of the bars, while at the same time, the Diamondbacks’ game was in the 13th inning, so I was watching Wednesday night baseball and Thursday morning golf at the same time. Muy bueno.

2) Quote of the Day, part 3, from Kansas’ Josh Jackson, who declined to work out for the Celtics after they traded down into the #3 slot:

“They did a little bit of moving around with their pick. I felt like they made it pretty clear who they were going to draft with the No. 1 pick, so I didn’t really feel like it was worth either of our times for me to work out with them. But then when they, you know, did the flip and went to No. 3, by then it was too late.”

1) Mike Krzyzewski came out again in favor of high school players being eligible for the NBA Draft; the baseball rule makes sense— here is who is eligible for the baseball draft:

•- High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college.

•- College players, from four-year colleges who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old. (So college players play three years before they can be drafted)

•- Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 09:58 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, June 22

Detroit @ Seattle

Game 973-974
June 22, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Norris) 15.893
Seattle
(Moore) 13.229
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-105); Under

LA Angels @ NY Yankees

Game 971-972
June 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Chavez) 15.210
NY Yankees
(Severino) 18.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-240
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-240); Over

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
June 22, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 17.175
Baltimore
(Miley) 13.521
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-125
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-125); Over

Houston @ Oakland

Game 967-968
June 22, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Paulino) 15.142
Oakland
(Hahn) 17.031
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-140
10
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+120); Under

Toronto @ Texas

Game 965-966
June 22, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Stroman) 14.561
Texas
(Perez) 15.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-130
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 963-964
June 22, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 15.965
Minnesota
(Turley) 12.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-125
10
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-125); Under

NY Mets @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
June 22, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 16.468
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 14.883
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-195
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+170); Over

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 959-960
June 22, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cain) 14.405
Atlanta
(Garcia) 15.462
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-160); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Miami

Game 957-958
June 22, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.978
Miami
(Locke) 14.521
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-130); Over

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 955-956
June 22, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 15.803
Colorado
(Snzatela) 17.220
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-110
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-110); Under

Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee

Game 953-954
June 22, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 15.313
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 13.754
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Over

St. Louis @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
June 22, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 11.872
Philadelphia
(Nola) 13.953
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+135); Under

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 10:04 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, June 22

National League
Cardinals @ Phillies
Martinez is 3-1, 1.84 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. St Louis is 2-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-5-2

Nola is 1-5, 4.89 in his last six starts (over 4-4-1); Phillies are 1-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-3-3 (0-3-3 last six)

Cardinals lost five of last eight games; over is 7-0-1 in their last eight games. Philly lost 13 of last 14 games; under is 3-2-3 in their last eight games.

Cubs @ Marlins
Arrieta is 1-1, 4.29 in his last four starts; over is 9-4 in his last 13. Cubs lost his last six road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-6-2

Locke is 0-2, 5.03 in four starts this year (over 2-2). Miami’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-2

Cubs won four of last six games; they’re 4-7 in road series openers. Under is 5-0 in their last five games. Miami won seven of its last eight home games; they’re 5-7 in home series openers. Over is 6-3-1 in their last 10 home games.

Giants @ Braves
Cain is 0-5, 6.75 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Giants are 2-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-9-1

Garcia is 0-2, 4.87 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Braves are 2-3 in his home starts; their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-6-3

Giants lost 10 of last 12 games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Atlanta won five of last seven games; under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games.

Pirates @ Brewers
Nova is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Pirates are 3-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-4-1

Anderson is 3-1, 1.04 in his last five starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Milwaukee is 3-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-4-2

Pirates are 7-4 in their last 11 games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Milwaukee lost three of its last five games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Godley is 1-0, 2.22 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Arizona won his last three road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-1-1

Senzatela is 3-1, 4.91 in his last five starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Colorado is 1st 5-inning record with him: 10-2-2

Arizona won eight of its last nine games; under is 11-6-2 in their last 19 road games. Colorado won six of its last seven games; over is 7-3-1 in last 11 games at Coors Field.

Mets @ Dodgers
Matz is 1-1, 3.21 in his last two starts (over 2-0). Mets’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Ryu is 1-1, 5.63 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Dodgers are 3-2 in his home starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-8

Mets lost seven of their last nine games; eight of their last nine games went over. Dodgers won 12 of last 13 games; over is 11-1 in their last 12 games.

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American League
Angels @ New York
Chavez is 1-1, 4.24 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Angels are 3-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-7-1

Severino is 3-0, 2.06 in his last six starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. New York is 4-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-3-2

Angels lost four of last six games; over is 5-1 in their last six road games. New York lost seven of its last eight games; over is 7-2 in New York’s last nine home games.

Indians @ Orioles
Clevinger is 0-2, 5.95 in his last four starts (under 5-2). Cleveland’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-3-1

Miley is 1-1, 13.50 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Orioles are 4-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-6-1

Indians won seven of their last eight games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. Baltimore is 4-10 in its last 14 games; eight of last nine Oriole home games went over.

Blue Jays @ Rangers
Stroman is 4-1, 3.13 in his last six starts, last three of which stayed under. Toronto is 5-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-5-1

Perez is 1-1, 8.05 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Texas is 4-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-7-2

Toronto won four of its last five road games; five of their last seven games went over. Texas won eight of last 12 games; over is 13-2-1 in their last 16 home games.

White Sox @ Twins
Quintana is 1-1, 3.12 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Chicago is 4-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him:

Turley is 0-1, 12.46 in two starts (over 1-1). Minnesota’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1

White Sox lost seven of last ten road games; over is 9-6 in their last 15 road games. Minnesota is 4-10 in its last 14 home games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Astros @ A’s
Paulino is 2-0, 4.58 in four starts this year (over 2-2). Houston’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-1

Hahn is 2-0, 3.38 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. A’s are 4-1 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him:

Astros won four of last five games; they’re 14-1 in last 15 games against Oakland. Over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 road games. Oakland lost its last three games; over is 10-6-1 in their last 17 home games.

Tigers @ Mariners
Norris is 2-1, 4.76 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Detroit is 5-2 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-5-2

Gallardo is 1-4, 9.30 in his last six starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Seattle is 2-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him:

Tigers lost nine of last 12 games; under is 3-2 in their last five games. Mariners are 8-3 in their last 11 home games; five of their last six home games stayed under.

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Interleague

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Phil: Martinez 8-6; Nola 3-6
Pitt-Mil: Nova 8-6; Anderson 7-7
Az-Colo: Godley 6-2; Senzatela 10-4
Chi-Mia: Arrieta 7-7; Locke 0-4
SF-Atl: Cain 6-8; Garcia 6-7
NY-LA: Matz 1-1; Ryu 4-7

American League
Chi-Min: Quintana 6-8; Turley 0-2
Tor-Tex: Stroman 9-5; Perez 5-9
Hst-A’s: Paulino 3-1; Hahn 4-7
Clev-Balt: Clevinger 3-4; Miley 8-6
LAA-NYY: Chavez 7-7; Severino 7-6
Det-Sea: Norris 7-6; Gallardo 5-9

Interleague

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Phil: Martinez 2-14; Nola 3-9
Pitt-Mil: Nova 3-14; Anderson 3-14
Az-Colo: Godley 0-8; Senzatela 6-14
Chi-Mia: Arrieta 5-14; Locke 2-4
SF-Atl: Cain 5-14; Garcia 3-13
NY-LA: Matz 0-2; Ryu 6-11

American League
Chi-Min: Quintana 3-14; Turley 1-2
Tor-Tex: Stroman 2-14; Perez 6-14
Hst-A’s: Paulino 1-4; Hahn 4-11
Clev-Balt: Clevinger 0-7; Miley 5-13
LAA-NYY: Chavez 1-14; Severino 2-13
Det-Sea: Norris 3-13; Gallardo 7-14

Interleague

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Umpires
National League
StL-Phil: Over is 5-2 in last seven Lentz games.
Pitt-Mil: Last five Bellino games stayed under.
Az-Colo: Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Porter games.
SF-Atl: Over is 8-3 in last 11 Wolcott games.
NY-LA: Six of last seven Hernandez games went over.

American League
Chi-Min: Last three Meals games stayed under.
Tor-Tex: This is just 2nd MLB game behind the plate for Livensparger
Hst-A’s: Over is 7-4 in last eleven Everitt games.
Clev-Balt: Favorites won 10 of last 11 Hamari games.
LAA-NYY: Six of last nine Rackley games went over.
Det-Sea: Over is 9-0-1 in last ten Gonzalez games.

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 40-22 AL, favorites +$18
AL @ NL– 37-35 AL, favorites -$629
Total: 77-57 AL, favorites -$611

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 40-26-1
AL @ NL: Over 41-26-2
Total: Over 81-52-3

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/21/17
Ariz 13-15-9……21-9–5……….33-24
Atl 15-16-4……13-20-4……..28-36
Cubs 13-18-1……18-15-5………..31-33
Reds 9-22-3……14-20–2………23-42
Colo 24-9-5…….19-15-2……….43-24
LA 15-16-4……25-11-2……….40-27
Miami 14-19-2…….18-12-4……..32-31
Milw 17-9-6…….18-18-6…….35-27
Mets 16-14-1……..17-21-2……33-35
Philly 9-21-6……10-17-6……….19-38
Pitt 16-17-2…..13-17-7……….29-34
St. Louis 14-15-3……..20-10-6……..34-25
SD 9-24-5…….16-15–4………25-39
SF 8-27-7……..13-15-4……..24-42
Wash 28-10-2……17-12-3………..45-22

Orioles 11-19-4……..17-17-3………28-36
Boston 16-19-5………15-15-2…….31-34
White Sox 13-24-6……..14-11–2……..27-35
Cleveland 19-15-4……..15-14-3……..33-29
Detroit 15-17-5…….16-14-4……..31-31
Astros 17-10-7……..22-15-2…….39-25
KC 12-17-6………16-15-6…….28-32
Angels 13-19-6………17-13-6…….30-32
Twins 17-8-3………15-19-6……..32-27
NYY 16-17-3……….21-10-1…..…37-27
A’s 10-19-4……..17-13-8……..27-32
Seattle 12-21-5……..18-13-5……..30-34
TB 16-12-8……..24-10-5……..40-22
Texas 17-10-5……..16-15-7………33-25
Toronto 13-20-2……..11-17-6……..24-37

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/21/17)
Ariz 12-37……..15-35……….27
Atl 8-35……..8-37…………16
Cubs 9-33……..16-38………..25
Reds 12-34……..16-37………28
Colo 9-38……..9-36..……….18
LA 9-35……..16-37..……..25
Miami 13-35……..12-34………25
Milw 12-32……17-42…..…..29
Mets 12-31……..15-39……….27
Philly 12-37……..8-33………..20
Pitt 9-35……..12-37……….21
StL 9-33……..10-36………..19
SD 17-38……..10-35………..27
SF 8-45……..9-32………….17
Wash 15-40……..14-32………29

Orioles 4-34……..14-38……….18
Boston 12-40……..8-31……….20
White Sox 13-43…….9-27……….22
Clev 9-39……..11-32……….20
Detroit 8-37…….16-34………24
Astros 10-34……..17-39………27
KC 5-35……..5-35…………10
Angels 16-39…….10-37………26
Twins 6-29……..11-41……….17
NYY 9-36……..12-33……….21
A’s 5-34……..12-39………17
Seattle 15-38…….14-37………29
TB 10-36……..18-39……..28
Texas 9-33……..17-38………26
Toronto 11-35……..7-36………..18

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 10:18 AM

MLB

Thursday, June 22

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Trend Report
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2:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

2:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

3:05 PM
TORONTO vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

3:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

4:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Arizona's last 19 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games

4:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
LA Angels are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home

8:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Cleveland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Baltimore is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Miami
Chi Cubs are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Miami is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

8:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
San Francisco is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 11 games at home

11:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing Detroit

11:10 PM
NY METS vs. LA DODGERS
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 10:21 AM

Always consider the home plate umpire when betting MLB totals

In 2017, the Under is a sterling 11-2 with Barksdale behind home plate, with those 13 contests averaging a grand total of just 7.36 runs per game.

On April 18 of this year, two gas cans masquerading as starting pitchers who operate under the names of Matt Cain and Jason Hammel squared off against one another in Kansas City in a 2014 World Series rematch between the Giants and Royals. Hammel closed as a razor-thin -113 favorite over Cain, but more importantly, the total for this showdown closed with a lofty Over/Under of 9.5 runs, which is significant for reasons you are about to discover.

Through the first 35 games of the 2017 season, this was the only Kansas City matchup that featured a total exceeding 9.0 runs. Additionally, this was just the second San Francisco contest through the club’s initial 16 outings that eclipsed a 9.0-run total. If nothing else, the bookmakers and early bettors were sending up a flare: Matt Cain? Jason Hammel? We better brace for some early fireworks in Kansas City.

But when the sun finally set in the ever-tranquil Midwest on that late April evening, the Giants had squeezed out a shockingly uneventful 2-1 victory.

So as it pertains to the total, what in the hell happened?

Well, as in virtually all cases as it pertains to Major League Baseball, a variety of factors converged in Kansas City on April 18 to help produce a grand total of just three runs in a game that closed with a total of 9.5.

And one of those factors just so happened to be home plate umpire Lance Barksdale.

A native of Brookhaven, Mississippi, the 50-year-old Barksdale has been umpiring in both the American and National Leagues since 2000. But as it pertains to both this specific article and that aforementioned matchup between the Royals and Giants, the significance of having Barksdale behind the dish is more than worth studying because of one very simple reason:

In 2017 alone, the Under is a sterling 11-2 with Barksdale behind home plate, with those 13 contests averaging a grand total of just 7.36 runs per game. For those keeping score at home, only four umpires who have officiated more than seven games this season have produced a lower average total than Barksdale.

For those who know where to look (HEY, CLICK HERE AND YOU TOO CAN STUDY UMPIRE BETTING TRENDS!), this Barksdale information shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as the under went 98-78 (.556) from 2010-2015 with the Mississippi native behind the dish. But the last two seasons have seen a sharp uptick in Barksdale’s average total strikeouts per game (15.8 in 2016, second-highest since 2010, 16.6 in 2017, highest since 2010) as well as his Under percentage (30-13 entering Thursday night, good for an Under winning percentage of .697).

The moral of the story here is a simple one: If you want to gain an edge as it pertains to MLB wagering, you can afford to leave no stone unturned. And that means each game you consider wagering requires a deep dive into the man behind the mask.

The good news is that we at *********** have you - how do I say this delicately - covered, as all you need to do is hover your mouse over the “MLB” tab above and then scroll to the right side where it says, “Umpires.”

But before we bid you adieu and goodbye for the weekend, here’s a rundown of some of the key umpiring trends that have developed so far during the 2017 season:

Stats updated through June 20, 2017.

MOST PROFITABLE HOME UMPIRES

Chad Whitson: 11-0, +948
Gerry Davis: 10-3, +720
Ted Barrett: 11-4, +614
Phil Cuzzi: 11-4, +609
Sam Holbrook: 10-3, +605

LEAST PROFITABLE HOME UMPIRES

Brian Gorman: 2-10, -878
Jordan Baker: 3-9, -708
Lance Barrett: 4-9, -627
D.J. Reyburn: 4-10, -605
Bill Miller: 6-10, -550

BEST OVER UMPIRES

Manny Gonzalez: 9-1
Doug Eddings: 11-2
Alfonso Marquez: 10-2
Tom Hallion: 12-3
Angel Hernandez: 10-3

BEST UNDER UMPIRES

Dan Bellino: 8-1
Lance Barksdale: 11-2
Eric Cooper: 9-3
Paul Nauert: 8-3
Todd Tichenor: 8-3

**StarDust Bum** · 06-22-2017, 11:57 AM

Pro Baseball Trend Report

ST LOUIS (33 - 37) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 48) - 1:05 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 33-37 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 63-52 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-25 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-48 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 135-151 (-42.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-36 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-36 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
AARON NOLA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOLA is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

PITTSBURGH (33 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (39 - 35) - 2:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 77-100 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 83-102 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-35 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-29 (+12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NOVA is 21-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 75-99 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
IVAN NOVA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
CHASE ANDERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ANDERSON is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

SAN FRANCISCO (27 - 47) at ATLANTA (33 - 38) - 7:35 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-47 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-85 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 17-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 81-96 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 216-194 (+36.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 32-54 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 2-8 (-9.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 9-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 40-47 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
MATT CAIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CAIN is 4-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.319.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)
JAIME GARCIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GARCIA is 4-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.025.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

NY METS (31 - 40) at LA DODGERS (47 - 26) - 10:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. HYUN-JIN RYU (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 31-40 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 7-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-5 (+17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
RYU is 25-8 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 26-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 108-85 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 421-434 (+34.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 98-78 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-36 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
STEVEN MATZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MATZ is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
HYUN-JIN RYU vs. NY METS since 1997
RYU is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

HOUSTON (49 - 24) at OAKLAND (31 - 41) - 3:35 PM
DAVID PAULINO (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 7-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 174-100 (+57.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 49-24 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
HOUSTON is 26-8 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 39-15 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 33-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 168-228 (-52.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 90-110 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-69 (-22.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-75 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-84 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-1 (+5.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
DAVID PAULINO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
JESSE HAHN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAHN is 1-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

CLEVELAND (38 - 32) at BALTIMORE (35 - 36) - 7:05 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 20-24 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 124-110 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 15-6 (+8.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-13 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-9 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-14 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-12 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
MIKE CLEVINGER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CLEVINGER is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
WADE MILEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MILEY is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.977.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 12:18 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, June 22

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ST LOUIS (33 - 37) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 48) - 1:05 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 33-37 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 63-52 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-25 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-48 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 135-151 (-42.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-36 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-36 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

AARON NOLA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOLA is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (33 - 39) at MILWAUKEE (39 - 35) - 2:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 77-100 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 83-102 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-35 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-29 (+12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NOVA is 21-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 75-99 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ANDERSON is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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ARIZONA (45 - 27) at COLORADO (47 - 27) - 3:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 47-27 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-5 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
COLORADO is 25-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 22-8 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 33-19 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 17-9 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 20-10 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SENZATELA is 10-4 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 45-27 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 35-19 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 29-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GODLEY is 16-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-3 (+2.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (36 - 35) at MIAMI (32 - 38) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-35 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-19 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 794-756 (-160.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MIAMI is 26-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-24 (+21.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
ARRIETA is 19-3 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 36-45 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 83-101 (-25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. MIAMI since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.737.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOCKE is 1-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.544.
His team's record is 3-8 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-5.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (27 - 47) at ATLANTA (33 - 38) - 7:35 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 27-47 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-85 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 17-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 81-96 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 216-194 (+36.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 32-54 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 2-8 (-9.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 9-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GARCIA is 40-47 (-26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MATT CAIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CAIN is 4-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.319.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GARCIA is 4-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.025.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

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NY METS (31 - 40) at LA DODGERS (47 - 26) - 10:10 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. HYUN-JIN RYU (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 31-40 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 7-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-5 (+17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
RYU is 25-8 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 26-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 108-85 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 421-434 (+34.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 98-78 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-36 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MATZ is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. NY METS since 1997
RYU is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (31 - 39) at MINNESOTA (36 - 33) - 1:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. NIK TURLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
QUINTANA is 15-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 12-21 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 95-136 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-47 (-20.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-75 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 92-122 (-49.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 20-38 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-57 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-3 (+3.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
QUINTANA is 6-8 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.325.
His team's record is 7-13 (-10.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-8. (+2.7 units)

NIK TURLEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (35 - 36) at TEXAS (35 - 36) - 2:05 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 46-46 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 130-106 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-21 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-47 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-16 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-15 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 99-79 (+21.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 94-86 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PEREZ is 10-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-2 (+1.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
STROMAN is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
PEREZ is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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HOUSTON (49 - 24) at OAKLAND (31 - 41) - 3:35 PM
DAVID PAULINO (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 7-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 174-100 (+57.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 49-24 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
HOUSTON is 26-8 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-10 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 39-15 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 33-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 168-228 (-52.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 90-110 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-69 (-22.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-75 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-84 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-1 (+5.5 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

DAVID PAULINO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE HAHN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAHN is 1-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (38 - 32) at BALTIMORE (35 - 36) - 7:05 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 20-24 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 124-110 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 15-6 (+8.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-13 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-9 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-14 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-12 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
CLEVINGER is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

WADE MILEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MILEY is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.977.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (37 - 38) at NY YANKEES (39 - 30) - 7:05 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 71-43 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 19-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 16-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 97-69 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (+3.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CHAVEZ is 3-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (32 - 39) at SEATTLE (37 - 37) - 10:10 PM
DANIEL NORRIS (L) vs. ANDREW MOORE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 324-412 (-92.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
NORRIS is 16-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 7-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 11-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 14-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 6-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 161-200 (-53.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 614-562 (-91.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 56-76 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-54 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 793-714 (-102.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

DANIEL NORRIS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NORRIS is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.673.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

ANDREW MOORE vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 01:00 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers (+125, 10.5)

The Toronto Blue Jays got off to the worst start in franchise history this season starting the year 6-17, but they’ve managed to claw their way back to .500. Well, almost. Toronto will try to reach the .500 mark for the ninth time this season (the sixth time since the start of June) and win a series in Texas when they take on the Rangers Thursday afternoon.

Toronto has taken two of the first three games off the Rangers after Wednesday night’s 7-5 win and will try get over the hump and get back to .500. Now, 0-6 in June in this situation isn’t good, but there will be one big difference for the Blue Jays this time around, Marcus Stroman.

This will the first time Stroman takes the mound with a chance to get his team back to .500 and most people know by now, how intense a competitor ‘Stro is, so he’ll probably be relishing this opportunity.

What people may not know is how valuable Stroman has been to the Jays this season. He is 7-3, with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.252 WHIP, with 10 quality starts in 14 outings. He also ranks seventh in the majors in WAR among qualified starting pitchers. Stroman has been even better on the road this season, going 5-0 with a 2.95 ERA.

Meanwhile the Rangers counter with southpaw Martin Perez. The 26-year-old lefty is 3-6 this season with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.638 WHIP. At home he is 3-4 with a 5.01 ERA and a 1.649 WHIP in nine starts.

Additionally, Perez is 0-5 in his last five starts versus AL East opponents, while the Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last eight against the Rangers. There’s no way they go 0-9 when going for .500, right?

Pick: Blue Jays -135

Cleveland Indians at Baltimore Orioles (+105, 10.5)

We’ve been talking about this series for much of the past week, specifically the Orioles’ terrible run of allowing five runs or more in a game, which reached an unfathomable 18 games after last night’s 5-1 loss to the Indians.

The final game of their four-game set goes Thursday night in Baltimore and the Orioles aren’t exactly sending the hottest guy to the mound (see slumping pitchers below) if they hope to end that dubious streak.

Left-hander Wade Miley gets the call for the Orioles and Miley to say the least, has struggled. He an ERA of 12.66 in his last three starts. 12.66. Ouch.

He gets to face a Cleveland lineup that is not only hot, but one that mashes left-handed pitching. They are scoring 7.1 runs per game in their last 10 games and rank second in the MLB in runs scored of lefties and first in home runs off lefties.

Cleveland counters with Mike Clevinger (3.89 ERA) who has been solid, but doesn’t consistently go deep into ball games and manager Terry Francona admitted this week he is over-using Andrew Miller, who pitched two innings last night.

The streak continues.

Pick: Over 10.5

Yesterday's Picks: 2-0 (6-0 last three days & 10-2 over the last six)
Season To Date: 72-56-7

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals (6-5, 2.86 ERA, $-9)

Carlos Martinez gets the ball this afternoon for the Saint Louis Cardinals and that is terrible news for the Philadelphia Phillies. The last time ‘Little Pedro’ got the start against the Phillies he tossed a complete game shut out, allowing four hits, 11 punch outs, one walk and averaged a tidy 11.9 pitches per inning.

The Cardinals ace has been dealing for weeks tossing 10 quality starts in his last 11 appearances. In his last two starts he has been dominating throwing 15 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out 19. Martinez and the Cardinals are -143 road chalk this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.

Slumping: Wade Miley, Baltimore Orioles (3-4, 4.29 ERA, $165)

Wade Miley has been pretty stinky his last three (albeit short) trips to the mound. Over his last three starts he has thrown a combined 10.2 innings, gave up 20 hits, 15 earned runs, three home runs. And the OVER has easily cashed in all three of those starts.

In a nutshell he has been your standard starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles over the past 18 games. Miley and the Orioles host the surging Cleveland Indians today and are +111 home dogs. The total is currently a reasonable 10.5.

Thursday's Top Trends

* Cubs are 0-6 in Jake Arrieta's last six road starts. Cubs -126 @ Marlins.
* Astros are 9-0 in the last nine meetings in Oakland. Astros -145.
* Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 home games. Yankees vs. Angels, O/U: 9.
* Over is 11-1 in Dodgers last 12 overall. Dodgers vs. Mets, O/U: 8.5.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

There is chance of thunderstorms and a 60-75 percent chance of rain at first pitch this afternoon in Minnesota where the Chicago White Sox are in town. At SunTrust Park thunderstorms are forecasted for first pitch and a 60 percent chance of showers.

There is a nice pitcher’s wins at Coors Field where the Arizona Diamondbacks will be in town. A gusty 10-12 mile per hour breeze will be blowing in from right field. The total is currently at 11.5 down from the opening number of 12.5.

Ump Of The Day

Dan Bellino: Bad news for Chase Anderson and the Milwaukee Brewers. Dan Bellino is behind the plate and his recent numbers should be troubling to the home team. In his last six games calling balls and strikes the road team is 6-0 and on the season he has a home money total of -262.

Adding to this trend the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-0 is their last four games with Bellino behind the dish. The Brewers are currently -117 home chalk.

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 01:01 PM

MLB

Thursday, June 22

Cardinals are 13-3 in Carlos Martinez’s last 16 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
STL-129 PHI +119

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 01:06 PM

MLB

Thursday, June 22

White Sox are 0-7 in Jose Quintana’s last 7 vs. a team above .500 & 0-5 in his last 5 vs. Twins. CHW-111 MIN+103

**Udog** · 06-22-2017, 02:42 PM

MLB

Thursday, June 22

UNDER is 4-1 in Ivan Nova’s last 5 starts vs. N.L. Central & 10-2-1 in the last 13 meetings in Milwaukee.
Total: 9

Blue Jays are 7-1 in Marcus Stroman’s last 8 starts & 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Texas.
TOR-131 TEX +121

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