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**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 08:50 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Maybe they should play the national anthem at NFL games before teams take the field.

— Reds 13, Cubs 10— Jon Lester gave up nine runs in 1.2 IP, then left with a lat injury. Reds blew a 9-0 lead but rallied late for the win.

— Buccaneers 12, Jaguars 8— Looks like QB Blake Bortles is about to lose his starting job.

— Jaguars’ backup QB Chad Henne is the only NFL QB to be active for every game the last two seasons, who never threw a pass— he only took one snap and it was a kneel-down.

— Eagles 20, Bills 16— Recently-traded Philly DB Ronald Darby picked off his old teammate Tyrod Taylor, in his first game against his old team.

— Ravens 31, Dolphins 7– Jay Cutler was 3-6 for 24 yards in his Miami debut. Josh Woodrum was 8-10 for 110 yards for the Ravens- he played college ball at Liberty.

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

13) Joey Votto recently reached base 2+ times in 20 consecutive games, one short of Ted Williams’ all-time record of 21; an underrated record. Votto’s on-base %age this year is .448— muy bueno.

12) Then why doesn’t Votto bat leadoff, with a .448 OB%? Isn’t that what leadoff hitters are supposed to do, get on base? Cincinnati bats fleet-footed Billy Hamilton 1st, but his on-base % is a woeful .298.

As my late father liked to say, “You can’t steal first base.”

11) Reds 13, Cubs 10— Jon Lester gave up nine runs in 1.2 IP, then left with a lat injury. Reds blew a 9-0 lead but rallied late for the win.

10) Our thoughts/prayers go out to the people in Barcelona, after the terrorist activity Thursday; basketball teams from Arizona-Clemson-Oregon State-Tulane are all in Spain right now.

Everyone on all four teams is safe and sound. They’ll be glad to get home.

Oregon State’s team was having dinner in the hotel when the terrorist activity happened, right in front of that hotel.

9) Atlanta Falcons’ new domed stadium has Chick-fil-A in it, but Chick-fil-A never opens on Sunday for religious reasons and the Falcons have only one non-Sunday home game this season.

8) Angels had Thursday off, in between series with Nationals/Orioles, so Mike Trout was in Philly last night to see his beloved Eagles play Buffalo.

7) Colorado has yo-yo’d OF Raimel Tapia up and down from AAA a lot this year; he is obviously major-league ready, but the Rockies don’t have a full-time slot for him right now.

Since going back to Albuquerque the last time August 12, Tapia is 12-21 (.571) for the Isotopes. He will be a starter in the major leagues next year, whether in Denver or somewhere else.

6) On July 23, 2013, Nicky Delmonico was traded from Baltimore to the Brewers for Francisco Rodriguez, in a deadline deal; in February 2015 he was released by Brewers.

Now he is hitting .396 in his first 54 plate appearances with the White Sox— he homered twice in LA Wednesday. He is only 25; sometimes it takes a while to become an overnight sensation.

5) Mets had catcher Travis d’Arnaud playing 3B Wednesday night, for the first time in his career; Asdrubal Cabrera and D’Arnaud swapped between 2B and 3B 23 times.

4) Reds 13, Cubs 10— Jon Lester gave up nine runs in 1.2 IP, then left with a lat injury. Reds blew a 9-0 lead but rallied late for the win.

3) Last eight years, Minnesota Vikings are 8-0 vs spread in the game just before their bye; they’re 1-7 vs spread in the first game after their bye.

2) Colorado’s star 3B Nolan Arenado got hit on the hand by a batted ball yesterday and left the game; looked like the ball hit him in the same spot where he was hit by a pitch in Miami last weekend. Rockies need Arenado in the lineup and more importantly, in the field.

1) If you’re a fantasy football owner, what do you do with Ezekiel Elliott? Dallas has an early bye, so for fantasy purposes, Elliott’s 6-game suspension is really seven games, since he isn’t eligible to play until Week 8 against Washington. Most fantasy regular seasons are 13 games, right?

**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 08:52 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 18

National League

Cardinals @ Pirates
Martinez is 2-0, 3.21 in his last two starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. St Louis is 4-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-11-2

Williams is 1-1, 2.59 in his last four starts; under is 9-1 in his last ten. Pirates are 4-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-7-2

Cardinals lost three of their last four games; their last ten games went over the total. Pittsburgh lost its last five games; under is 4-2 in their last six games.

Marlins @ Mets
Nicolino is 1-1, 6.04 in six starts this year (under 3-2-1). Miami lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-4

Flexen is 2-1, 7.56 in four starts this year (over 2-1-1). Mets won his only home start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-2

Miami won five of its last six games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road tilts. Marlins are 8-11 in road series openers. Mets lost their last four games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games. New York is 11-9 in home series openers.

Reds @ Braves
Romano is 0-3, 8.47 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Reds are 1-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5

Dickey is 2-0, 2.25 in his last three starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Atlanta is 9-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-8-4

Reds lost four of last six games; over is 11-1 in their last 12 games. Cincy is 8-14 in road series openers. Atlanta is 3-7 in its last ten games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 home games. Braves are 9-9 in home series openers.

Brewers @ Rockies
Garza is 2-2, 6.98 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Milwaukee is 2-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-7-2

Marquez is 2-1, 3.26 in his last five starts (under 5-0). Colorado won his last seven home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-3

Brewers won their last four games; over is 4-1 in their last five. Milwaukee is 10-9 in road series openers. Colorado lost five of last seven games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Rockies are 15-4 in home series openers.

Nationals @ Padres
Scherzer is 1-0, 2.14 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Washington is 8-5 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 16-6-2

Perdomo is 1-2, 6.00 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. San Diego is 6-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-7-4

Nationals won six of last eight games; their last seven games stayed under. San Diego is 8-3 in last 11 home games; under is 7-2 in last nine home tilts.

Phillies @ Giants
Eflin is 1-4, 9.22 in his last five starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Phillies are 2-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-5-3

Moore is 0-4, 6.15 in his last seven starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Giants are 3-9 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-17-5

Philly lost seven of last eight games; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Giants won five of last six home games; last four Giant games went over the total.

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American League

Angels @ Orioles
Heaney is making his first ’17 start after he was hurt— he is 6-8, 4.09 in 24 career big league starts, is 1-1, 3.12 in three AAA starts this season.

Hellickson is 1-2, 4.50 in three starts for Baltimore (under 2-1). O’s won his only home start— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Angels won seven of last eight games; their last four games stayed under. Halos are 9-11 in road series openers. Baltimore lost six of last nine games; four of their last five went over. Orioles are 2-6 in last eight home series openers.

Mariners @ Rays
Former Ray Ramirez is 0-1, 5.65 in three starts for Seattle (over 2-1). Mariners split his two road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

Pruitt is 1-2, 3.08 in five starts this year (under 5-0). Tampa Bay is 0-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Mariners lost five of last seven games; over is 8-5 in their last 13 games. Seattle is 8-1 in last nine road series openers. Tampa Bay lost 8 of last 10 games; under is 13-2 in their last 15 games. Rays are 7-12 in home series openers.

New York @ Boston
Montgomery is 1-2, 4.56 in his last five starts (under 5-0). New York is 4-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-9-3

Pomeranz is 2-0, 2.29 in his last three starts; over is 8-4-1 in his last 13. Red Sox are 9-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-9

New York won its last four games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. NY is 10-10 in road series openers. Red Sox are 12-2 in last 14 games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six home games. Boston is 14-7 in home series openers.

White Sox @ Rangers
Shields is 0-3, 7.79 in his last six starts (over 7-6). Chicago is 1-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-8-2

Cashner is 3-1, 2.42 in his last four starts; his last seven starts stayed under. Texas is 6-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-6-3

White Sox lost their last five games; under is 4-2 in their last six road games. Texas won seven of last eight games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

A’s @ Astros
Manaea is 0-2, 24.30 (yes, 24.30) in his last three starts; his last seven starts went over. Oakland is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9-5

Keuchel is 1-2, 7.23 in four starts since coming off the DL; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Houston is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-3-2

A’s lost six of last nine games; four of their last five went over. Oakland is 6-12 in road series openers. Houston is 3-7 in its last ten games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine. Astros are 11-8 in home series openers.

Indians @ Royals
Kluber is 3-0, 1.80 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Cleveland is 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-8-2

Kennedy is 0-2, 7.72 in his last three starts; over is 12-5-1 in his last 18 starts. Royals are 4-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-12-2

Cleveland played a twianbill in Minnesota yesterday; they’re 6-1 in last seven games- under is 11-2-1 in their last 13 games. Tribe is 10-11 in road series openers. Royals won four of last five games; three of their last four went over. KC is 10-9 in home series openers.

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Interleague

Blue Jays @ Cubs
Happ is 3-0, 1.45 in his last three starts; his last four starts stayed under. Toronto is 3-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9

Arrieta is 3-1, 2.77 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-2 in his last six. Cubs are 4-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-3

Toronto won five of last six games; under is 7-1 in their last eight. Blue Jays are 9-10 in road series openers. Cubs are 6-9 in last fifteen games; over is 5-1 in their last six home games. Chicago is 8-12 in home series openers.

Dodgers @ Tigers
Hill is 3-0, 2.89 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1); Dodgers are 5-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-3

Zimmerman is 1-2, 5.79 in his last five starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Detroit is 6-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-12

Dodgers are 19-3 in last 22 games; over is 4-2 in their last six. LA is 9-2 in last 11 road series openers. Detroit lost six of last seven games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Tigers are 11-8 in home series openers.

Diamondbacks @ Twins
Godley is 2-1, 1.78 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six. Arizona is 6-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-7-2

Santana is 1-0, 4.50 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Minnesota is 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-4

Arizona is 4-8 in its last 12 games; over is 4-2 in their last six road games. Snakes are 11-8 in road series openers. Twins played a DH yesterday; they’re 8-3 in last 11 games; over is 3-1-2 in their last six. Minnesota is 10-10 in home series openers.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Pitt: Martinez 12-12; Williams 8-10
Mia-NY: Nicolino 3-3; Flexen 3-1
Cin-Atl: Romano 2-6; Dickey 13-10
Mil-Colo: Garza 9-9; Marquez 12-8
Wsh-SD: Scherzer 16-8; Perdomo 9-12
Phil-SF: Eflin 3-7; Moore 6-18

American League
LA-Balt: Heaney 0-0; Hellickson 1-2
Sea-TB: Ramirez 1-2 (5-3); Pruitt 2-3
NY-Bos: Montgomery 9-13; Pomeranz 15-8
Chi-Tex: Shields 4-9; Cashner 9-10
A’s-Hst: Manaea 5-6; Keuchel 12-3
Clev-KC: Kluber 13-7; Kennedy 11-11

Interleague
Tor-Chi: Happ 7-10; Arrieta 13-11
LA-Det: Hill 11-6; Zimmerman 9-14
Az-Minn: Godley 11-6; Santana 14-10

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Pitt: Martinez 10-24; Williams 6-18
Mia-NY: Nicolino 4-6; Flexen 2-4
Cin-Atl: Romano 3-8; Dickey 6-23
Mil-Colo: Garza 4-18; Marquez 5-20
Wsh-SD: Scherzer 5-24; Perdomo 7-21
Phil-SF: Eflin 8-10; Moore 8-24

American League
LA-Balt: Heaney 0-0; Hellickson 0-3
Sea-TB: Ramirez 6-11; Pruitt 1-5
NY-Bos: Montgomery 5-22; Pomeranz 7-23
Chi-Tex: Shields 5-13; Cashner 5-19
A’s-Hst: Manaea 6-11; Keuchel 4-15
Clev-KC: Kluber 4-20; Kennedy 4-22

Interleague
Tor-Chi: Happ 4-17; Arrieta 6-24
LA-Det: Hill 4-17; Zimmerman 8-23
Az-Minn: Godley 3-17; Santana 4-24

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 69-50 AL, favorites +$295
AL @ NL– 64-60 NL, favorites -$54
Total: 129-114 AL, favorites +$241

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 60-58-3
AL @ NL: Over 65-53-7
Total: Over 125-111-10

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/17/17
Ariz 22-23-15……31-21–11……..53-44
Atl 23-30-9……19-30-7………..42-60
Cubs 28-27-6……27-21-11………..55-48
Reds 20-35-7……..22-33–5……….42-68
Colo 31-24-6…….33-22-4………..64-46
LA 28-18-8…….40-18-7……….68-36
Miami 25-27-6…….32-22-7………57-49
Milw 29-20-8…….31-26-8………59-46
Mets 28-28-3……..24-31-5……..52-59
Philly 15-36-13……21-27-7……….36-63
Pitt 29-29-4…….24-26-9………53-55
St. Louis 24-27-8……33-20-9………..57-47
SD 19-36-6……..29-23–8……….48-59
SF 13-40-9……..23-28-9……….39-68
Wash 35-18-6……27-24-8………….62-43

Orioles 24-33-5……..26-27-5………50-60
Boston 25-27-8………28-29-2……..53-56
White Sox 20-33-9………21-32–3……..41-64
Cleveland 33-21-7……..28-21-7………..61-42
Detroit 22-32-9…….26-25-6……..48-57
Astros 30-23-8……..37-21-4……..67-44
KC 24-28-8………23-24-12…….47-52
Angels 22-31-8………26-22-12……..48-53
Twins 33-16-9………26-31-6……..59-46
NYY 25-33-6……….30-23-4…..…55-56
A’s 21-28-7……..26-30-10……..47-58
Seattle 20-29-8……..34-22-9……..54-51
TB 29-23-10……..33-18-8……..62-41
Texas 28-21-10……..30-23-8………58-44
Toronto 23-32-3……..25-29-8……..48-61

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/17/17)
Ariz 17-58……..21-62………..37
Atl 13-61……..16-56………..29
Cubs 15-61……..22-59………..37
Reds 24-62……..24-59……….48
Colo 16-61……..21-59..………37
LA 17-54……..24-64..……..41
Miami 24-58……..22-61………46
Milw 20-57……25-66…..…..45
Mets 25-59……..20-60……….45
Philly 16-64……..16-56……….32
Pitt 19-62……..19-59……….38
StL 12-59……..19-61………..31
SD 23-61……..18-59…………41
SF 15-63……..17-60…………32
Wash 24-59……..24-60……….48

Orioles 13-63……..19-59………32
Boston 18-61……..14-59………..32
White Sox 19-62……13-56……….32
Clev 13-61……..19-58………32
Detroit 16-63…….24-58………40
Astros 17-61……..24-60……….41
KC 16-61……..10-59……….26
Angels 21-63…….15-60………..35
Twins 13-56……..13-62……….26
NYY 14-63……..16-57……….30
A’s 13-56……..25-66………38
Seattle 19-56…….22-66………41
TB 18-62……..20-61……..38
Texas 22-59……..26-61………48
Toronto 19-58……..18-65………37

**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 08:53 AM

MLB

Friday, August 18

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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
TORONTO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Baltimore's last 21 games
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 11 games
St. Louis is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Seattle

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. DETROIT
LA Dodgers are 19-3 SU in their last 22 games
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Boston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Boston is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing NY Yankees

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games

7:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

8:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TEXAS
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 13 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MINNESOTA
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

8:15 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Kansas City's last 12 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games

10:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

10:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Philadelphia

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**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 09:42 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, August 18

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ST LOUIS (62 - 59) at PITTSBURGH (58 - 63) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 21-28 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 409-418 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 75-65 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 54-44 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 88-109 (-34.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 36-45 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 101-121 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-81 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-4 (+1.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.5 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MIAMI (58 - 61) at NY METS (53 - 66) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN NICOLINO (L) vs. CHRIS FLEXEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 58-61 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 50-46 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 48-46 (+4.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 16-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
NICOLINO is 13-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NICOLINO is 12-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 53-66 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 26-34 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 9-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 49-50 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 28-38 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 14-18 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-6 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

JUSTIN NICOLINO vs. NY METS since 1997
NICOLINO is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.28 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

CHRIS FLEXEN vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (51 - 71) at ATLANTA (54 - 65) - 7:35 PM
SAL ROMANO (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 5-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 122-158 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-64 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DICKEY is 12-1 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 8-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 421-395 (+45.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 39-62 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SAL ROMANO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

R.A. DICKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DICKEY is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (63 - 59) at COLORADO (67 - 54) - 8:40 PM
BRANDON WOODRUFF (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 67-54 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 37-23 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 30-23 (+8.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 25-18 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-59 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-36 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-47 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-28 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-18 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

BRANDON WOODRUFF vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (72 - 47) at SAN DIEGO (54 - 67) - 10:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. LUIS PERDOMO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 54-67 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 10-8 (+11.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +175 or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-28 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-19 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 39-42 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 73-87 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-22 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-11 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SCHERZER is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.2 units)

LUIS PERDOMO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PERDOMO is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (43 - 76) at SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 74) - 10:15 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-76 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-45 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-53 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-54 (-26.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 133-130 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-55 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-74 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-56 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-47 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-51 (-22.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-31 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-35 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-36 (-23.5 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.
MOORE is 6-18 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MOORE is 2-13 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
EFLIN is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MATT MOORE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MOORE is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.13 and a WHIP of 1.704.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (62 - 59) at BALTIMORE (59 - 62) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 14-31 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 147-136 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-23 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-16 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-59 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 537-510 (+50.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 47-42 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 23-12 (+12.5 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HEANEY is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUNDY is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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SEATTLE (61 - 61) at TAMPA BAY (60 - 63) - 7:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. AUSTIN PRUITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 55-37 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 128-156 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-28 (-18.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-74 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 80-102 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 95-110 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 68-87 (-22.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

AUSTIN PRUITT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (65 - 55) at BOSTON (69 - 51) - 7:10 PM
JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 15-25 (-10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-41 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-39 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
POMERANZ is 19-7 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 79-68 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 54-51 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 365-288 (-45.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 387-340 (-92.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 34-33 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 54-54 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 223-226 (-63.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-5 (+2.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. BOSTON since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
POMERANZ is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 73) at TEXAS (60 - 60) - 8:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-58 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 13-33 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 155-130 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 87-57 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-25 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-30 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 114-91 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 120-97 (+24.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-66 (+21.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SHIELDS is 7-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 0.985.
His team's record is 11-5 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.7 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CASHNER is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (53 - 68) at HOUSTON (74 - 47) - 8:10 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 122-161 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 19-33 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 19-37 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 24-46 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-77 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-45 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-76 (-32.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-99 (-31.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 74-47 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 38-10 (+18.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 3 seasons.
MANAEA is 15-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 5-11 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
HOUSTON is 52-49 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 10-2 (+7.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MANAEA is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.237.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KEUCHEL is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 9-5 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.3 units)

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CLEVELAND (66 - 53) at KANSAS CITY (61 - 59) - 8:15 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 66-53 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 42-37 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 61-59 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 79-61 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-18 (+16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-28 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-54 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 46-40 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-27 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-23 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 83-45 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-4 (+3.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CLEVINGER is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.37 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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TORONTO (59 - 62) at CHICAGO CUBS (63 - 57) - 2:20 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 59-62 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 6-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 24-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 48-22 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
HAPP is 19-6 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-57 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 358-300 (-82.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-28 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 267-320 (-71.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-29 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 811-768 (-162.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 241-201 (-52.7 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

J.A. HAPP vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAPP is 1-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.935.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.8 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARRIETA is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.72 and a WHIP of 1.427.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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LA DODGERS (85 - 34) at DETROIT (53 - 67) - 7:10 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 113-111 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 14-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 102-121 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 85-34 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 61-26 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-23 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-24 (+22.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-10 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-13 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 53-67 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 20-30 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 31-49 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

RICH HILL vs. DETROIT since 1997
HILL is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.2 units)

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ARIZONA (67 - 54) at MINNESOTA (60 - 59) - 8:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 60-59 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-31 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-42 (+5.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SANTANA is 43-23 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 37-22 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 67-54 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 29-17 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 11-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
ARIZONA is 48-35 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 54-40 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 38-28 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GODLEY is 21-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GODLEY is 16-6 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 37-55 (-19.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-86 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 127-147 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 11-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-46 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 9-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ZACK GODLEY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

ERVIN SANTANA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANTANA is 3-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 12:15 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, August 18

Arizona @ Minnesota

Game 929-930
August 18, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 14.424
Minnesota
(Santana) 15.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+100); Over

LA Dodgers @ Detroit

Game 927-928
August 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 15.975
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 13.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-220
10
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-220); Under

Toronto @ Chicago Cubs

Game 925-926
August 18, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Happ) 15.168
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 16.281
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-180
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-180); N/A

Cleveland @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
August 18, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 14.922
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 17.777
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+170); Under

Oakland @ Houston

Game 921-922
August 18, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.985
Houston
(Keuchel) 13.957
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-240
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+200); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Texas

Game 919-920
August 18, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.586
Texas
(Cashner) 15.752
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-200
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-200); Over

NY Yankees @ Boston

Game 917-918
August 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 15.921
Boston
(Pmeranz) 16.868
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-135); Under

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
August 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Ramirez) 15.590
Tampa Bay
(Pruitt) 14.186
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+115); Over

LA Angels @ Baltimore

Game 913-914
August 18, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 16.507
Baltimore
(Hellckson) 15.284
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-140
10
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+120); Over

Philadelphia @ San Francisco

Game 911-912
August 18, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 12.948
San Francisco
(Moore) 14.998
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-150); Under

Washington @ San Diego

Game 909-910
August 18, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.603
San Diego
(Perdomo) 14.493
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Over

Milwaukee @ Colorado

Game 907-908
August 18, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 14.344
Colorado
(Marquez) 15.468
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-170
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-170); Under

Cincinnati @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
August 18, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Romano) 14.948
Atlanta
(Dickey) 15.986
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-130); Over

Miami @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
August 18, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Nicolino) 16.350
NY Mets
(Flexen) 14.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Under

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
August 18, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 13.825
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+100); Under

**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 03:15 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-125, 9)

One of the biggest rivalries in sport is renewed Friday night at Fenway Park as the Red Sox host the Yankees for a three-game set and this time around there is plenty on the line.

The Yankees will look to make up some ground against their hated rivals this weekend, as they trail the Red Sox by four games in the American League East with Game 1 featuring a matchup of south paws as Jordan Montgomery gets the call for the Yanks, while Drew Pomeranz gets the nod for the BoSox.

The Red Sox enter this big series as one of the hotter teams in baseball, winners of 13 of their last 16 and are 8-1 in their last nine games at home.

Meanwhile, New York bounced back after not winning a series since late July, by sweeping a four-game home-and-home set against the cross-town rival Mets, but they’ll have their hands full with Pomeranz.

The lefty has been a welcome surprise in a Red Sox rotation that hasn’t gotten what they had hoped out of the likes of David Price and Rick Porcello. Pomeranz is 12-4 this season with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.343 WHIP. The Red Sox are 7-2 in his last nine starts, where he has pitched to a 2.48 ERA and a 1.307 WHIP.

The bigger problem for the Yanks is that they have struggled against lefties this season. New York ranks 28th in batting average, 23rd in OPS and 22nd in runs scored of lefties this season.

Plus, the Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranz’s last four starts versus the Yankees and personally he is 3-1 with 3.16 ERA and a 1.242 WHIP in seven career starts against New York.

The Yankees meanwhile, are 2-6 in Montgomery’s last eight starts, where he has a 4.81 ERA and a 1.246 WHIP.

Look for the Sox to strike first in the latest chapter of this storied rivalry.

Pick: Red Sox -125

Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers (-200, 11.5)

The Rangers have scrapped and clawed their way back into the American League Wild Card race as they continue their four-game home set against the AL basement dwelling White Sox Friday night.

Texas has won four straight ball games and seven of its last eight, including Thursday night’s 9-8 victory in the opener to reach the .500 mark at 60-60.

Texas sends right-hander Andrew Cashner to toe the rubber in Game 2 and he will take on Chicago’s James Shields.

Cashner has been solid for the Rangers in 2017, posting a 7-9 record with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.325 WHIP, but his numbers at home have been outstanding. He is 4-3 in Arlington with a 2.25 ERA and a 1.268 WHIP.

Despite two quality starts in a row, “Big Game” James has been far from that this season. Shields is 2-4 with a 5.90 ERA and a 1.573 WHIP in 13 starts this season. What needs to be noted with Shields starting is his proclivity for giving up the long ball this season.

Shields has allowed a whopping 18 dingers in just 13 starts this season, including six in his last three starts and that must have the Rangers licking their chops. Texas scores most their runs via the long ball, ranking second in the Big Leagues in home runs.

But for the second time this week, -200 is too much juice.

Despite the one-run win in Game 1, the Rangers average margin of victory in their last 12 wins has been 4.2 runs per game. Additionally, prior to yesterday’s 9-8 win the Rangers have covered 1.5 runs in 11 straight wins and are 35-26 against the runline at home this season.

Expect the Rangers to win big over “Big Game” James, courtesy the long ball.

Pick: Rangers -1.5 (-113)

Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
Season To Date: 116-108-13

Streaking and Slumping Staring Pitchers

Streaking: Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians

The race for the American League CY Young is Chris Sale, Corey Kluber and everyone else. The later takes the hill tonight in Kansas City and if recent results are any indication this is terrible news for Royals fans.

Over his last three starts, the Indians ace is 3-0 with an ERA of 1.80, a WHIP of .52, and an opponent’s on base percentage of only .163. Not only is Kluber dominating but he’s eating up innings throwing two complete games in that stretch, striking out 31 and only walking 3.

If there’s a red flag in Kluber it’s the long ball. In his last six starts he has given up at least one home run. Kluber and the Indians are a chalky -200 tonight in Kansas City.

Slumping: Sean Manaea, Oakland A's

The last seven times Sean Manaea has went to the mound the over has cashed. Not a good sign for a starting pitcher and that only scratches the surface of how terrible the Athletics starter has been.

In his last three starts he’s thrown a total of 6.2 innings and allowed 18 runs, 13 earned (17.55 ERA), and has an opponent’s on base percentage of .556. The craziest stat, he’s given up three dingers in this stretch and only struck out two batters.

Things don’t get any easier today when Manaea and the A’s travel to Houston to take on the best offence in the majors. If your think Manaea can break out of his slump the A’s are available at +189.

Friday's Top Trends

* Over is 9-0 in Cardinals last nine games vs. a right-handed starter. O/U 8.5 @ Pirates righty Trevor Williams.
* Over is 11-1 in Reds last 12 overall. O/U 9.5 @ Braves.
* Astros are 6-0 in Dallas Keuchel's last six home starts vs. Athletics. Astros -220.
* Rockies are 7-0 in German Marquez's last seven home starts. Rockies -164.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

There is lots of rain and potential thunderstorms across the majors today and will likely effect first pitch times.

Starting in Baltimore where the Angels are in town to play the Orioles. Thunderstorms are forecasted all afternoon into the evening, things clear up later in the night so they should be able to get the game in, but look for a delay to first pitch.

In Queens, thunderstorms and winds of 13-15 miles per hour are in the forecast all day and night, The Mets are scheduled to host the Marlins, but the weather might prevent that. Same thing at Fenway where the Yankees are in town for the weekend, the forecast is calling for nothing but thunderstorms, 12-15 mile per hour wind and rain all day and night in Boston.

In the mid-west, the Indians are in Kansas City to visit the Royals and there is a 40-50 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the evening, things are expected to clear up later in the evening.

The most notable winds are in your standard spots. At Wrigley, there will be a 10-12 mile per hour hitters wind blowing out to right field. The Cubs are hosting the Blue Jays for the weekend and the total for today’s game is at 9. In San Francisco, the Giants host the Phillies and will be greeted with a 10-14 mile per hour wind blowing out to left field.

Ump Of The Day

Gary Cederstrom: Gary Cederstrom will be calling balls and strikes tonight in San Francisco where the Phillies will be in town to take on the Giants. The total for tonight’s game is set at 8 and the Under has cashed in seven of Cederstrom’s last eight games behind the plate.

Also, worth noting that the home team is 5-0 in his last five games behind home involving the Phillies. On the season home teams are 16-7 (69.6 percent) and a blind wager on the home team when Cederstrom has the gear on would have profited $817. The Giants are -155 home chalk for tonight’s game.

**Udog** · 08-18-2017, 06:59 PM

MLB

Friday, August 18

Under is 4-0-1 in Andrew Heaney’s last 5 starts & 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between Angels and O’s.
Total: 10.5

Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a win & Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
STL-119 PIT+110

Dodgers are 50-9 in their last 59 overall & 7-1 in Rich Hill’s last 8 vs. teams under .500.
LAD-195 DET+179

Marlins are 7-1 in Nicolino’s last 8 on road vs. teams sub .500 & Mets are 1-7 in last 8 at home.
MIA -101 NYM -107

Over is 7-1 in Drew Pomeranz’s last 8 following a Q.S. & Over is 4-0-1 in his last 5 vs. Yankees.
Total: 9

Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 overall & 0-4 in their last 4 meetings with Mariners.
TB+113 SEA -122

Over is 11-1 in Reds last 12 overall & 6-1 in R.A. Dickey’s last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Total: 9.5

White Sox are 2-12 in James Shields' last 14 on road & Rangers are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. righty.
CHW+185 TEX-202

Astros are 11-1 in Dallas Keuchel’s last 12 vs. A.L. West & 6-0 in his last 6 at home vs. Athletics.
OAK+189 HOU-206

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