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**Udog** · 07-21-2017, 08:38 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here……..

13) Our best wishes to Senator John McCain, who got bad medical news this week. Mr McCain has had a great life, is a tough man, a leader. We wish him well in his recovery.

Senator McCain’s mom is 105 years old; she was born two months before the Titanic sank, and is still hanging in there. Good for her.

12) Tony Dungy ranked Tom Brady as the #6 QB of all-time, behind Elway-Steve Young-Rodgers-Marino and Peyton Manning.

Steve Young? He inherited the champion 49ers from Joe Montana and went 8-6 in playoff games. Yeah, he’s the #2 QB of all-time. And I’ll be on the cover of GQ next month.

Montana, by the way, went 16-7 in playoff games, with basically the same nucleus that Young went 8-6 with. But Dungy doesn’t think too much of him.

11) Guy named Phil Scott is governor of Vermont; apparently he is also a stock car driver, has been driving stock cars for 27 years and still does it, at the Thunder Road racetrack. Wonder how many speeding tickets the governor has gotten?

10) OJ Simpson got his parole, will be released on October 1st. What do you do after nine years in the slammer? Does he still own a house? Whats the first thing he does after he gets out? Does he go to In ’n Out for hamburgers?

Simpson is 70 now. Hopefully he will disappear from the public eye and just be a normal person.

9) Chicago White Sox sold roughly 5,000 tickets for Wednesday’s game after the Todd Frazier trade and they announced that top prospect Yoan Moncada was being brought up to the majors. White Sox have 10 of the top 68 prospects in the minor leagues, which is fine, if enough of them realize their potential. At least there is optimism on the South Side.

8) Baseball doings:
— Giants signed Pablo Sandoval to a minor-league deal.
— A’s signed Chris Carter, which is dumb, but probably signals that a Yonder Alonso deal is imminent. Alonso is a free agent-to-be and was always injury-prone before coming to the A’s, so getting a prospect or two for him isn’t the worst idea.
— Seattle acquired reliever David Phelps from the Marlins, for four prospects.

7) One of the Mets’ big giveaways this summer is Noah Syndergaard/Thor Bobblehead Day; the Angels have Mike Trout Bobblehead Night coming up. Solid giveaways, both of them with the A’s as the visiting team, a sure sign the home team thinks you’re no good.

6) This season, 26 NBA teams will have their own G-League affiliate; two years ago, only 19 teams had one. Only four more to go and every NBA team will have one.

5) Hugh Freeze quit/got fired/both as football coach at Ole Miss last night. Rebels are going to get bludgeoned by the NCAA over recruiting violations. July 20 is not a great time for a head coach to quit/get fired, seeing as fall practice starts in a couple weeks.

4) Pirates 4, Brewers 2— Pittsburgh is 11-2 in its last 13 games, is only three games back in the NL Central. Milwaukee has lost five in a row; they have 10 days before the trade deadline. What will their front office do to fortify their struggling team?

3) From Pro Football Talk: “Arizona Cardinals scaled back Carson Palmer’s workload in practice last season and have limited him in offseason practices as well this spring and summer. According to Bruce Arians, the biggest reason for that was Palmer had thrown so much last year that he wore down quickly once the season started and his production suffered.”

2) Captain Obvious checks in with this observation: “It isn’t a good idea to go to war with the media, especially if they already dislike you. Very bad idea.”

1) Mets’ TV analyst Keith Hernandez called his Twitter critics “gutless wonders” during Wednesday night’s broadcast; that would be a great name for a racehorse. Down the stretch comes Gutless Wonders……it is Gutless Wonders, in front!!!

**Udog** · 07-21-2017, 08:43 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 21

National League

Cardinals @ Cubs
Martinez is 0-3, 5.28 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. St Louis is 2-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9-2

Arrieta is 2-1, 2.79 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Cubs are 4-2 in his Wrigley starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-7-2

St Louis is 7-6 in its last 13 road games, 5-9 in road series openers. Under is 7-1-1 in their last nine games. Chicago is 6-0 since All-Star break, 6-9 in home series openers; under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Brewers @ Phillies
Garza is 1-0, 1.65 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under. Milwaukee is 2-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-2

Nola is 3-1, 1.78 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Phillies are 3-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8

Brewers lost their last five games, are 8-7 in road series openers- their last six games stayed under. Philly won three of last four games, is 3-11 in home series openers. Under is 7-0-1 in their last eight home games.

Marlins @ Reds
Urena is 1-2, 7.11 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Marlins are 5-1 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-2

Bailey is 2-3, 10.13 in five starts this year (over 3-2). Reds lost both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3-1

Miami is 1-5 since All-Star break, 6-9 in road series openers. Over is 6-3 in their last nine road tilts. Cincinnati lost seven of its last eight home games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Reds are 7-9 in home series openers.

Pirates @ Rockies
Williams is 0-1, 3.63 in his last four starts; under is 5-0 in his last five. Pirates are 3-3 in his road starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-1

Hoffman is 2-1, 6.43 in five home starts (over 3-2). Colorado is 3-2 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 7-3

Pirates are 10-2 in last 12 games, 5-10 in road series openers. Under is 13-1-1 in their last 15 games. Colorado won its last four games; they’re 12-3 in home series openers. Rockies’ last six games went over total.

Nationals @ Diamondbacks
Scherzer is 3-0, 1.69 in his last four starts; his last three went over. Washington is 8-3 in his road starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 14-4-1

Godley is 0-3, 5.30 in his last three starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Arizona is 3-2 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 6-5-1

Washington won six of last seven games, is 11-5 in road series openers. Nationals’ last three games stayed under. Arizona lost six of last eight games; they’re 10-5 in home series openers. Under is 7-2-2 in their last 11 home games.

Braves @ Dodgers
Garcia is 0-4, 6.87 in his last six starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Braves are 4-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-7-4

Dodgers won Wood’s last 11 starts; he is 5-0, 0.82 in his last five (under 4-1). LA is 7-0 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 11-2-1

Atlanta lost three of its last four games; over is 4-0 in their last four road games. Dodgers won 11 of their last 12 games; under is 3-2-1 in their last six home games.

Padres @ Giants
Cahill is 3-1, 2.70 in his last six starts; under is 3-0-2 in his last five. Padres are 2-4 in his road outings— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-6-1

Samardzija is 0-2, 7.62 in his last two starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Giants are 3-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-12-5

San Diego lost four of its last five road games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Giants are 3-8 in last 11 games; over is 5-3-1 in their last nine games.

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American League

Astros @ Orioles
Fiers is 1-1, 2.65 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Houston is 6-3 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 8-7-3

Jimenez is 1-2, 9.88 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Orioles are 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-8-1

Astros are 10-0 in game following their last ten losses; they’re 11-3 in road series openers. Over is 6-1 in their last seven road games. Baltimore won last four games- over is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Orioles are 13-5 in home series openers.

Rangers @ Rays
Darvish is 0-4, 4.95 in his last six starts; under is 12-1-1 in his last 14. Texas is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-8-5

Cobb is 2-0, 0.59 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Rays are 4-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-2

Rangers lost its last five games, is 6-10 in road series openers. Last three Texas games went over total. Tampa Bay won six of last eight games; they’re 6-8 in home series openers. Under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Blue Jays @ Indians
Estrada is 0-4, 9.50 in his last eight starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Toronto is 5-6 in his road starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 6-10-3

Bauer is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Cleveland is 4-5 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 8-8-2

Toronto lost four of last six games, is 9-7 in road series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Cleveland lost six of last seven games, is 6-9 in home series openers. Under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 home games.

Tigers @ Twins
Sanchez is 1-0, 4.30 in five starts this year (over 3-2). Detroit lost both his road starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 3-1-1

Santana is 4-3, 4.37 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Twins lost five of his last six home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-3

Detroit won four of last six games, is 7-8 in road series openers. Three of their last four games went over. Minnesota is 3-5 in its last eight games, 9-7 in home series openers. Twins’ last five games stayed under total.

White Sox @ Royals
Shields is 1-2, 8.41 in his last four starts (over 4-4). Chicago is 1-3 in his road starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 3-4-1

Kennedy is 2-0, 2.73 in his last four starts; under is 2-0-1 in his last three. Royals are 3-5 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 5-10-2

White Sox are 0-5 since All-Star break; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Chicago is 5-11 in road series openers. Royals are 3-7 in last ten games, 8-8 in home series openers. Three of their last four games went over.

Red Sox @ Angels
Sale is 3-1, 1.98 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 6-4 in his road starts; their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4-6

Nolasco is 2-1, 3.38 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Angels are 3-6 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 6-9-4

Boston is 4-6 in its last ten games, 7-9 in road series openers. Six of their last seven games stayed under. Angels are 3-5 in last eight games, 5-10 in home series openers. Under is 6-1 in their last seven home games.

New York @ Seattle
Sabathia is 6-1, 2.00 in his last eight starts; under is 8-1 in his last nine. New York is 6-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-6-1

Moore is 1-1, 5.25 in four starts this year (over 2-2). Seattle is 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him:

New York is 4-3 in its last seven games; under is 9-0-1 in their last ten games. Mariners won six of their last eight games; under is 7-2 in their last eight.

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Interleague

A’s @ Mets
Blackburn is 1-0, 2.37 in three starts this year (over 1-1-1). A’s won his only road start- their first 5-inning record with him: 1-0-2

Matz is 0-2, 20.26 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Mets are 0-2 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 2-4-1

Oakland is 8-4 in its last 12 games, 5-9 in road series openers. Under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. New York is 7-4 in last 11 home games, 8-3 in last 11 home series openers. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Chi: Martinez 8-11 (0-5 last 5); Arrieta 10-9
Mil-Phil: Garza 7-7; Nola 6-8
Mia-Cin: Urena 9-5; Bailey 2-3
Pitt-Colo: Williams 6-7; Hoffman 7-3
Wash-Az: Scherzer 13-6; Godley 7-5
Atl-LA: Garcia 7-9; Wood 11-3
SD-SF: Cahill 6-4; Samardzija 7-12

American League
Hst-Balt: Fiers 11-7; Jimenez 8-6
Tex-TB: Darvish 8-12; Cobb 10-9
Tor-Clev: Estrada 8-11; Bauer 8-10
Det-Minn: Sanchez 3-2; Santana 11-8
Chi-KC: Shields 3-5; Kennedy 8-9
Bos-LAA: Sale 13-6; Nolasco 5-14
NY-Sea: Sabathia 11-4; Moore 2-2

Interleague
A’s-NY: Blackburn 2-1; Matz 2-5

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Chi: Martinez 6-19 (4 of last 5); Arrieta 6-19
Mil-Phil: Garza 3-14; Nola 3-14
Mia-Cin: Urena 2-14; Bailey 4-5
Pitt-Colo: Williams 4-13; Hoffman 2-10
Wash-Az: Scherzer 4-19; Godley 2-12
Atl-LA: Garcia 4-16; Wood 1-14
SD-SF: Cahill 2-10; Samardzija 8-19

American League
Hst-Balt: Fiers 6-18; Jimenez 4-14
Tex-TB: Darvish 6-20; Cobb 3-19
Tor-Clev: Estrada 8-19; Bauer 3-18
Det-Minn: Sanchez 3-1-1; Santana 4-19
Chi-KC: Shields 3-8; Kennedy 3-17
Bos-LAA: Sale 1-19; Nolasco 6-19
NY-Sea: Sabathia 3-15; Moore 1-4

Interleague
A’s-NY: Blackburn 0-3; Matz 2-7

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 46-38 AL, favorites -$820
AL @ NL– 49-45 NL, favorites -$628
Total: 91-87 AL, favorites -$1,448

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 47-40-2
AL @ NL: Over 49-39-3
Total: Over 96-79-5

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/20/17
Ariz 16-20-11……27-14–7……….42-34
Atl 21-19-6……19-25-4………..40-44
Cubs 23-24-3……20-19-5………..43-43
Reds 14-27-4……18-28–4…………32-55
Colo 27-17-6…….25-19-2……….52-36
LA 22-18-5…….33-14-4……….55-32
Miami 19-23-3…….23-19-6……..42-42
Milw 23-15-8…….25-20-7………47-35
Mets 22-19-2……..23-24-3………45-43
Philly 12-29-11……14-20-7……….26-49
Pitt 22-21-3…….19-22-9………41-43
St. Louis 18-21-6……28-15-7……….46-36
SD 13-30-5……..24-19–4………37-49
SF 10-35-7……..17-23-5……….30-58
Wash 33-13-3……21-17-7………….54-30

Orioles 16-27-4……..20-25-3………36-52
Boston 20-24-6………21-24-2…….41-48
White Sox 16-28-6……..18-21–3……..34-48
Cleveland 23-19-6……..20-20-5……..42-39
Detroit 18-23-7…….23-19-4……..41-42
Astros 23-13-8……..31-17-4……..54-30
KC 15-22-7………22-19-9…….37-41
Angels 18-25-7………20-17-10………38-42
Twins 23-14-6………21-25-5……..44-38
NYY 21-26-4……….25-15-3…..…46-41
A’s 13-24-7……..23-18-10……..36-42
Seattle 17-25-6……..23-18-9……..40-43
TB 23-17-10……..29-11-6……..52-28
Texas 25-16-9……..20-17-8………45-33
Toronto 20-26-3……..15-23-8……..35-49

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/20/17)
Ariz 14-47……..18-48………..32
Atl 9-46……..13-48…………22
Cubs 14-50……..16-44……….30
Reds 18-45……..19-50……….37
Colo 12-50……..16-47..……..28
LA 14-45……..20-51..……..34
Miami 18-45……..17-48………35
Milw 19-46……20-52…..…..39
Mets 19-43……..17-50……….36
Philly 15-52……..11-41………..26
Pitt 12-46……..16-50……….28
StL 12-45……..14-50………..26
SD 19-48……..14-47…………33
SF 12-52……..12-45…………24
Wash 20-49……..20-45………40

Orioles 7-47……..17-49……….24
Boston 15-50……..10-47………25
White Sox 15-50……12-42……….27
Clev 9-48……..14-45……….23
Detroit 10-48…….20-46……..30
Astros 14-44……..21-51………35
KC 9-44……..10-50………..19
Angels 20-50…….12-47……….32
Twins 11-43……..12-51……….23
NYY 11-51……..14-43………25
A’s 8-44……..15-51……….23
Seattle 16-47…….18-50………34
TB 14-50……..20-46……..34
Texas 16-50……..21-45………37
Toronto 15-49……..9-46……….24

**Udog** · 07-21-2017, 08:45 AM

MLB

Friday, July 21

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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Houston is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Houston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Baltimore's last 22 games when playing Houston

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

7:10 PM
TEXAS vs. TAMPA BAY
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 15 games at home

7:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. NY METS
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
NY Mets are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:15 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:40 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLORADO
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
Colorado is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh

9:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington

10:07 PM
BOSTON vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

10:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. SEATTLE
NY Yankees are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games on the road
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Seattle is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 2-10 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home
LA Dodgers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Diego is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games
San Francisco is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against San Diego

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**Udog** · 07-21-2017, 09:46 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, July 21

Oakland @ NY Mets

Game 929-930
July 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Blackburn) 16.192
NY Mets
(Matz) 14.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+145); Over

NY Yankees @ Seattle

Game 927-928
July 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.324
Seattle
(Moore) 15.261
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-120); Under

Boston @ LA Angels

Game 925-926
July 21, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 14.691
LA Angels
(Nolasco) 16.478
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+170); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
July 21, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 15.677
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 14.463
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-185
10
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+165); Over

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 921-922
July 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 14.770
Minnesota
(Santana) 16.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-130); Under

Toronto @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
July 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.303
Cleveland
(Bauer) 14.208
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+115); Under

Texas @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
July 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Darvish) 15.024
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 13.077
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-125); Over

Houston @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
July 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Fiers) 16.124
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 14.592
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-135
11
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-135); Over

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
July 21, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cahill) 11.545
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 15.148
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-160); Under

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
July 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Garcia) 17.859
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 14.905
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-285
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+250); Under

Washington @ Arizona

Game 909-910
July 21, 2017 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.519
Arizona
(Godley) 15.002
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Pittsburgh @ Colorado

Game 907-908
July 21, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 18.163
Colorado
(Hoffman) 14.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-140
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+120); Under

Miami @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
July 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Urena) 14.505
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 11.635
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
10
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+100); Over

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
July 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 15.238
Philadelphia
(Nola) 16.780
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-140); Under

St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
July 21, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 17.226
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.190
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-155
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+135); N/A

**Udog** · 07-21-2017, 09:52 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, July 21

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ST LOUIS (46 - 49) at CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 45) - 2:20 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 46-49 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 34-40 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 68-58 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 437-395 (+50.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 29-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-45 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 355-295 (-77.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 880-807 (-158.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 410-373 (-84.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-22 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-39 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-24 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-102 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 803-762 (-159.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 236-197 (-49.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-3 (+2.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARRIETA is 9-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.26 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 10-6 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.6 units)

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MILWAUKEE (52 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 61) - 7:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 426-425 (+45.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 52-46 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-22 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-27 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-37 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-69 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-61 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-40 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-47 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARZA is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 4-6 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.3 units)

AARON NOLA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOLA is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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MIAMI (42 - 51) at CINCINNATI (40 - 55) - 7:10 PM
JOSE URENA (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 91-110 (-26.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 45-40 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 395-361 (-82.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

JOSE URENA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
URENA is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
BAILEY is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.3 units)

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PITTSBURGH (48 - 48) at COLORADO (56 - 41) - 8:40 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. JEFF HOFFMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 95-110 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 56-41 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 18-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-23 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-15 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 62-45 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 235-306 (-77.6 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF HOFFMAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (57 - 37) at ARIZONA (55 - 40) - 9:40 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SCHERZER is 5-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.878.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GODLEY is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ATLANTA (46 - 48) at LA DODGERS (66 - 30) - 10:10 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 66-30 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-12 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 46-48 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-23 (+17.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-66 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 44-42 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-58 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 53-68 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-25 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 182-138 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GARCIA is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.519.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WOOD is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (41 - 54) at SAN FRANCISCO (37 - 60) - 10:15 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 23-18 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 81-94 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-60 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-44 (-22.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-26 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-36 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-42 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-35 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-28 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-29 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 22-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 37-50 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 20-29 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 7-3 (+6.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CAHILL is 6-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 7-7 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-4. (+5.4 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 6-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 8-4 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.6 units)

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HOUSTON (63 - 32) at BALTIMORE (46 - 49) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 134-123 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-49 (+17.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-19 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-12 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 96-84 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 75-59 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 13-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 24-8 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 18-10 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 22-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 63-32 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 33-11 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 44-24 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 48-19 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 22-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 19-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
FIERS is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
JIMENEZ is 4-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.6 units)

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TEXAS (45 - 50) at TAMPA BAY (51 - 45) - 7:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DARVISH is 0-6 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 51-44 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-25 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-27 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-17 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 140-120 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 109-107 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 101-84 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 107-90 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 56-46 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

YU DARVISH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DARVISH is 4-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.09 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

ALEX COBB vs. TEXAS since 1997
COBB is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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TORONTO (44 - 51) at CLEVELAND (48 - 45) - 7:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 44-51 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 15-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 24-35 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 17-27 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-45 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-35 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 21-24 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-23 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-32 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-27 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-8 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 0.885.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. TORONTO since 1997
BAUER is 0-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.53 and a WHIP of 1.722.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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DETROIT (43 - 51) at MINNESOTA (48 - 46) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 43-51 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 14-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 327-417 (-94.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 24-36 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 28-40 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANCHEZ is 3-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 48-46 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-32 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 37-21 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 52-80 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-39 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 2-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 8-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 3-10 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 5-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 9-7 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.9 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 9-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 12-7 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-14. (-11.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (38 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (47 - 47) - 8:15 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 47-47 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 74-57 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-31 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-22 (+6.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 5-2 (+3.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SHIELDS is 7-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 8-3 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.1 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

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BOSTON (54 - 43) at LA ANGELS (47 - 50) - 10:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SALE is 20-31 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 11-30 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 7-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-1 (+2.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALE is 5-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.45 and a WHIP of 0.692.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 3-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 5-2 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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NY YANKEES (49 - 45) at SEATTLE (48 - 49) - 10:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. ANDREW MOORE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 11-23 (-13.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 8-16 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 17-21 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SABATHIA is 11-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 19-8 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 72-34 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 107-105 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 617-569 (-98.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 59-78 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES 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)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SABATHIA is 14-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 19-8 (+9.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-12. (-0.2 units)

ANDREW MOORE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (43 - 52) at NY METS (43 - 50) - 7:10 PM
PAUL BLACKBURN (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 180-239 (-50.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-43 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-28 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 41-69 (-28.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 73-99 (-29.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-53 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-50 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 23-27 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 46-46 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-40 (-14.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 11-16 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

PAUL BLACKBURN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

STEVEN MATZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 07-21-2017, 04:40 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays (+115, 8)

It’s a matchup of American League teams that are headed in different directions as the suddenly sputtering Rangers head to Tampa Bay to take the under-the-radar Rays in the opener of a three-game series Friday.

The Rangers have dropped five straight games to sit at 45-50 and are now 18 games behind the Astros in the AL West and are 4.5 games out of the second wild card spot. Meanwhile, the Rays have been sneaky good this season climbing and currently hold the AL’s top wild card spot.

Friday’s opener has the makings of a pitcher’s duel with Yu Darvish getting the call for the Rangers and Alex Cobb toeing the rubber for the Rays.

Darvish has been the recipient of some unfortunate results recently, despite four quality starts in his last six outings, the Rangers have lost all six of those games. Luckily for Darvish and the Rangers, the Japanese right-hander loves matching up against the Rays.

Darvish has been dominant in five career starts versus Tampa Bay, going 4-0 with a minuscule 1.09 ERA and a 1.061 WHIP, with 40 strikeouts and 12 walks. Also, the Under is 20-4-2 in Darvish’s last 26 starts versus AL East opponents.

Meanwhile, Alex Cobb has been on quite the run for the Rays, allowing two runs or fewer in five of his last six starts. Over his last two starts he is 2-0 with a 0.58 ERA and a 0.783 WHIP.

Additionally, Cobb has been great at keeping the ball in the ball park, giving up 13 home runs this season and that seems to be the only way the Rangers can score runs. They rank third in the MLB in long balls, but 28th in average.

Pick: Under 8

Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers (-285, 7.5)

Well, the Braves were able to end the Dodgers winning streak at 11 games with a 6-3 win Thursday night, so now Los Angeles has won just 31 of its last 36 games. It must be tough to be a Dodgers fan right now.

Los Angeles will look to get back in the win column when they host the Braves for Game 2 of their four-game weekend set by sending arguably their best pitcher to the mound on Friday and we aren’t talking about Clayton Kershaw.

Alex Wood has been unbelievable since joining the Dodgers rotation, going 10-0 with a 1.66 ERA and a 0.922 WHIP in 14 starts, while racking up 97 strikeouts with just 22 walks. Wood will face a Braves lineup that ranks 17th in runs per game, 19th in OPS and 27th in home runs.

The Braves will counter with Jamie Garcia (who has yet to be traded at this moment), who is 3-7 with a 4.33 ERA and a 1.331 WHIP. Garcia will have his hands full with a deep Dodgers lineup that ranks fifth in runs per game, third in OPS and seventh in home runs.

Los Angeles is also 31-20 at home against the runline and are 9-2 against the runline in Wood’s last 11 starts.

Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-115)

Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
Season To Date: 94-82-8

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Alex Cobb, Tampa Bay Rays (8-6, 3.59 ERA, $214)

The Tampa Bay Rays are sitting at the top of the AL Wildcard race and winners of six of eight and their starting rotation, including Alex Cobb is a principle reason why.

Over his last five starts, the Rays are 4-1 and Cobb has an ERA of 3.09. In his last two trips to the mound, he has been dialed in. The 30-year-old has allowed one run over 15.1 innings of work and that one run was a solo home run. Cobb gets the ball today against Yu Darvish and the visiting Texas Rangers. The Rays are +114 home dogs.

Slumping: Ubaldo Jiminez (4-5, 7.01 ERA, $335)

Whenever you're looking for a slumping Major League pitcher it’s always a good idea to look at the starter for the Baltimore Orioles. Today is Ubaldo Jimenez turn and he is a worthy addition to the ‘slumping’ list.

Jimenez’s last three trips to the rubber have been awful. He is 1-2, but has a troubling 9.88 ERA, with a 2.12 WHIP, and opponents on base percentage of .435. Jimenez and the Orioles are currently +129 home dogs against the Houston Astros tonight.

Friday's Top Trends

* Under is 9-1-2 in Phillies last 12 home games. O/U 9 today vs. Brewers.
* Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 home games. -133 vs. Marlins.
* Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings between the Blue Jays and Indians. O/U: 9.5.
* Angels are 2-12 in Ricky Nolasco's last 14 starts. Angels +165 vs. Red Sox.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

The most notable wind around Major League ballparks today is good news for hitters. At Citi Field there is a 10 mile per hour wind blowing out to right as the Mets host the Athletics. In Kansas City the White Sox are in town and will be greeted with a 13-15 mile per hour wind blowing out to left center field. The Giants host the San Diego Padres tonight and will be welcomed by a gusty 14-16 mile per hour wind blowing out to straight center field.

There is a chance of thunderstorms and 35 percent chance of rain at first pitch at Great American Ball Park where the Reds are scheduled to host the Marlins. The remainder of the evening looks clear, so if the forecast holds the game will get played but might be delayed. Rain and thunderstorms might be a problem at Coors Field with a POP ranging from 30-40 percent and winds blowing 12-15 miles per hour in from left field. In Minnesota, afternoon thunderstorms are in the forecast and might push first pitch to later in the night.

Ump Of The Day

Laz Diaz: Lazaro Diaz will be calling balls and strikes tonight at AT&T Park where the San Francisco Giants will be hosting the Padres. Diaz is on a home streak the past few weeks, in his last 11 appearances behind the plate the home team has won ten games. Over his last six appearances in games involving the Giants, the home team is undefeated. The Giants are currently -160 home chalk tonight.

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