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**Udog** · 08-24-2017, 08:33 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— In last 30 years, Nevada sportsbooks haven’t had a losing September in college football.

— New England Patriots are favored in every game from Week 1-Week 16; spreads for Week 17 games are not posted in the summer.

— Nick Saban is 31-2 in SEC games against the current 13 coaches at other SEC schools.

— A’s traded Rajai Davis to Boston, for an 18-year old OF prospect who is playing in the Dominican Summer League.

— Raiders’ LT Donald Penn ended his holdout. practiced on Wednesday.

— Mitchell Robinson, a 5-star prospect and top-10 recruit this past spring, is not expected to play college basketball after he left Western Kentucky in July. Good luck there; hopefully the kid goes overseas for a year and at least plays SOMEWHERE.

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

13) Long time ago, the Dallas Cowboys had a very fast WR named Bob Hayes; this is in the 60’s, when the Cowboys first got really good. Bullet Bob Hayes was a sprinter— Dallas picked him in the 7th round of the 1964 Draft, with the 88th pick. Great pick— Hayes caught 371 passes in the NFL— 71 of them were touchdowns.

Detroit had the 89th pick that year; they took a lineman from Wichita State that you may have heard of, even though he didn’t play in the NFL.

Guy named Bill Parcells, whose 76th birthday was this week.

12) Baseball is terrific because odd things can happen at any time; LA’s Rich Hill had a perfect game thru 8 innings last night in Pittsburgh, but his 3B made an error in the 9th inning- the game remained scoreless thru nine innings. Hill stayed in the game, even though his blister issues usually mean he comes out before he gets to 100 pitches.

In the bottom of the 10th inning, Josh Harrison got the Pirates’ first hit, a walk-off homer that ended a great pitching duel. He hit Hill’s 99th pitch over the fence, ending a great game.

11) Doug Fister allowed a leadoff homer Tuesday night, then didn’t allow another hit in a 9-1 Red Sox win in Cleveland. It was Fister’s first complete game since 2014.

10) According to ESPN.com, underdogs covered 52.5% of college football games last year, the best year for underdogs in the last 12.

9) Anthony Rizzo played some 3B Tuesday night, the first lefty to do so in a major league game in 20 years.

8) Atlanta Falcons will leave a day earlier than usual on their five non-divisional road trips this season; they feel it helps with team bonding.

7) Louisville QB Lamar Jackson won the Heisman Trophy LY; he tried hard to gain weight in the offseason, and is seven pounds heavier than last year, 30 pounds heavier than when he was a freshman.

6) Good news for NBA’s TV partners, with Cavaliers-Celtics playing on Opening Night. Kyrie Irving t-shirts were 75% off at the Cavaliers’ team store Wednesday.

5) Indians put Salazar/Miller on the DL Tuesday; they put Jason Kipnis on the DL yesterday. If you’re involved in fantasy baseball, you realize this: baseball players get hurt a lot.

Red Sox put Jackie Bradley Jr (thumb) on the DL.

4) Scott Blumstein won the World Series of Poker this summer; before the event, four of his friends gave him $60 each towards the $10,000 entry fee— those four friends will each come away with $40,750 before taxes, after Blumstein won the $8.15M first prize.

3) Since 1994, the Philadelphia Eagles have had 119 pass plays of 50+ yards, most in the NFL, two more than the Packers, three more than New Orleans.

Defensively, Atlanta has allowed 127 pass plays of 50+ yards, 20 more than any other team.

2) Since 2012, Temple (39-24) is the best team in the country against the spread, but Matt Rhule is the coach at Baylor now— we’ll see if Temple can keep up with their successful ways.

Over the last five years, UConn (18-40) is the worst team in America against the spread.

1) On August 15, a guy in Las Vegas bet $500 on BYU to win the national title, at 300-1, which would net him $150,000 if the Cougars won the national championship. There was another $200 bet on BYU back in June, at 500-1. Someone likes BYU this season.

**Udog** · 08-24-2017, 08:41 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, August 24

Washington @ Houston

Game 923-924
August 24, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 16.514
Houston
(Keuchel) 14.524
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+115); Over

Colorado @ Kansas City

Game 921-922
August 24, 2017 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Marquez) 16.228
Kansas City
(Junis) 13.573
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+100); Under

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 919-920
August 24, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Perez) 15.499
LA Angels
(Scribner) 16.432
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox

Game 917-918
August 24, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Berrios) 16.370
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 14.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-170
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-170); Over

Boston @ Cleveland

Game 915-916
August 24, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 16.610
Cleveland
(Bauer) 17.594
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-170
7
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+150); Over

Toronto @ Tampa Bay

Game 913-914
August 24, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Koehler) 15.719
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 14.408
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105); Under

NY Yankees @ Detroit

Game 911-912
August 24, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Garcia) 15.143
Detroit
(Fulmer) 15.923
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-110); Under

San Diego @ St. Louis

Game 909-910
August 24, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Perdomo) 12.686
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 16.332
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-220
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-220); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 907-908
August 24, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 14.408
Cincinnati
(Romano) 15.879
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+155); Under

LA Dodgers @ Pittsburgh

Game 905-906
August 24, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 13.045
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 16.476
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+140); Over

Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
August 24, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Worley) 16.658
Philadelphia
(Thmpson) 13.095
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-130); Over

Arizona @ NY Mets

Game 901-902
August 24, 2017 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 16.088
NY Mets
(Montero) 12.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-145); Under

**Udog** · 08-24-2017, 08:43 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, August 24

National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Worley is 2-1, 2.42 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Miami is 2-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-3-2

Thompson is 1-1, 6.30 in two starts this season (over 1-1). Phillies won his only home start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Marlins won nine of last 12 games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Philly is 4-9 in its last 13 games; over is 7-3 in their last ten.

Dodgers @ Pirates
Ryu is 1-0, 1.13 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Dodgers are 2-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-9-3

Kuhl is 3-1, 3.52 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Pirates are 7-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-9-3

Dodgers won eight of last ten games; under is 12-6-1 in their last 19 road games. Pittsburgh lost eight of its last 11 games; seven of their last eight games went over.

Diamondbacks @ Mets
Ray comes off DL after getting drilled in head by a line drive; he is 1-1, 3.86 in his last four starts. Over is 5-2-2 in his last nine starts. Arizona is 7-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-5-7

Montero is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Mets are 2-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-7-2

Arizona lost six of its last nine games; over is 6-4 in their last ten road games. Mets lost eight of their last 10 games; under is 9-4-1 in their last 14 home games.

Cubs @ Reds
Arrieta is 3-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Cubs are 9-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-7-3

Romano is 1-3, 6.38 in his last four starts (under 5-4). Reds are 1-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-6

Cubs won eight of last ten games; over is 7-2 in their last nine. Cincinnati lost its last three games; their last seven home games went over.

Padres @ Cardinals
Perdomo is 1-3, 6.38 in his last four starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven. San Diego is 2-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-8-4

Martinez is 3-0, 3.43 in his last three starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. St Louis is 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-11-2

San Diego lost seven of last ten road games; over is 7-2 in their last nine. Cardinals lost six of last nine games; over is 11-2-1 in their last 14 games.

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American League
Red Sox @ Indians
Sale is 3-1, 2.27 in his last seven starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Boston is 10-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-5-7

Bauer is 5-0, 2.03 in his last six starts; under is 4-0-1 in his last five. Cleveland is 7-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-8-3

Red Sox are 16-4 in last 20 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Cleveland is 9-4 in its last 13 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

New York @ Detroit
Garcia is 0-1, 6.89 in three starts for New York (under 3-0). NY split his two road starts for them— their first 5-inning record with him: 0-2-1

Fulmer is 0-5, 6.59 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under. Detroit is 7-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-10-3

New York won seven of last nine games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Detroit lost ten of last 12 games; over is 8-2-1 in their last 11 home games.

Blue Jays @ Rays
Happ is 3-1, 3.04 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five starts. Toronto 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-10

Cobb is 0-2, 9.00 in his last two starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Tampa Bay is 5-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-8-3

Toronto lost five of its last six road games; under is 8-5 in their last 13 games. Tampa Bay is 4-13 in its last 17 games; under is 14-5-1 in their last 20 home games.

Twins @ White Sox
Berrios is 1-2, 5.47 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Minnesota is lost his last six road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-2

Holland is 1-4, 10.89 in his last five starts (over 4-1). White Sox are 3-9 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-13-3

Twins are 13-5 in last 18 games; over is 7-4-2 in their last 13. Chicago lost eight of last 12 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Rangers @ Angels
Perez is 3-0, 4.05 in his last three starts; over is 7-4 in his last 11 starts. Texas is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-12-3

Scribner is 1-0, 6.00 in two starts this year (over 1-1), both of which were at home (Halos 2-0). Angels’ first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Texas won nine of last 13 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Angels won ten of last 13 games; six of their last nine games stayed under.

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Interleague

Nationals @ Astros
Strasburg is 1-1, 1.80 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Washington is 9-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-1

Keuchel is 2-0, 0.66 in his last two starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Houston is 5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-8-3

Nationals won six of last nine games; under is 11-0-1 in their last 12. Houston won five of last eight games; their last six games stayed under.

Rockies @ Royals
Marquez is 1-1, 8.10 in his last two starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six starts. Colorado is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-4-3

Juris is 2-0, 1.93 in his last two starts (over 5-2-1). Royals are 3-0 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-4

Rockies are 3-9 in last 12 games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight road games. Royals are 7-3 in last ten games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Mia-Phil: Worley 6-3; Thompson 1-1
LA-Pitt: Ryu 10-8; Kuhl 10-15
Az-NY: Ray 12-8; Montero 4-7
Chi-Cin: Arrieta 14-11; Romano 3-6
SD-StL: Perdomo 9-13; Martinez 13-12

American League
Bos-Clev: Sale 18-7; Bauer 13-11
NY-Det: Garcia 2-1 (9-9); Fulmer 11-12
Tor-TB: Happ 7-11; Cobb 11-12
Min-Chi: Berrios 11-7; Holland 7-17
Tex-LA: Perez 10-14; Scribner 2-0

Interleague
Wsh-Hst: Strasburg 15-6; Keuchel 13-3
Col-KC: Marquez 13-8; Junis 6-2

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Mia-Phil: Worley 5-9; Thompson 0-2
LA-Pitt: Ryu 7-18; Kuhl 5-25
Az-NY: Ray 8-20; Montero 3-11
Chi-Cin: Arrieta 7-25; Romano 3-9
SD-StL: Perdomo 9-22; Martinez 11-25

American League
Bos-Clev: Sale 2-25; Bauer 4-24
NY-Det: Garcia 6-21; Fulmer 8-23
Tor-TB: Happ 8-10; Cobb 4-23
Min-Chi: Berrios 5-18; Holland 7-24
Tex-LA: Perez 11-24; Scribner 0-2

Interleague
Wsh-Hst: Strasburg 4-21; Keuchel 4-16
Col-KC: Marquez 5-21; Junis 3-8

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Umpires
National League
Mia-Phil: Under is 4-1 in last five Baker games.
LA-Pitt: Last four Emmel games stayed under.
Az-NY: Under is 8-2 in last ten Hudson games.
Chi-Cin: Under is 6-3 in last nine Hamari games.
SD-StL: Home team won 8 of last 10 Little games.

American League
Bos-Clev: Over is 6-3 in last nine Fletcher games.
NY-Det: Underdogs won 11 of last 13 Torres games.
Tor-TB: Over is 11-2-1 in last 14 Reynolds games.
Min-Chi: Four of last five Gibson games stayed under.
Tex-LA: Four of last six Johnson games stayed under.

Interleague
Wsh-Hst: Over is 8-5 in last thirteen Whitson games.
Col-KC: Under is 5-2 in Ortiz games this season.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 76-53 AL, favorites +$357
AL @ NL– 69-61 NL, favorites +$296
Total: 138-121 AL, favorites +$653

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 64-64-3
AL @ NL: Over 69-55-7
Total: Over 133-119-10

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/23/17
Ariz 24-26-16……31-21–11……..55-47
Atl 23-30-9……22-33-7………..45-63
Cubs 29-28-6…….29-21-12………58-49
Reds 21-37-7……..23-34–5……….44-71
Colo 32-25-6…….34-24-4………..66-49
LA 29-19-12…….40-18-7……….69-37
Miami 28-28-8…….32-22-7………60-50
Milw 31-23-9…….31-26-8……….61-49
Mets 28-28-3……..25-35-6……..53-63
Philly 15-38-14……22-28-8……….37-66
Pitt 29-29-4…….26-27-11………56-56
St. Louis 25-28-8……34-21-9………..59-49
SD 20-37-6……..30-25–8……….50-62
SF 13-40-9……..27-28-11……….40-68
Wash 38-20-6……27-24-8………….65-45

Orioles 24-33-5……..28-31-5………52-64
Boston 29-27-8………30-30-2……..59-57
White Sox 21-35-9………22-34–4……..43-68
Cleveland 35-22-7……..28-24-7………63-46
Detroit 22-32-9…….26-29-8……..48-61
Astros 30-23-8……..40-23-4……..70-46
KC 24-28-8……..25-26-12…….49-54
Angels 25-31-8………27-23-12……..52-54
Twins 35-17-10………28-31-7……..63-47
NYY 28-35-6……….30-23-4…..…58-58
A’s 23-32-7……..26-30-10……..49-62
Seattle 25-31-8……..34-22-9………59-53
TB 29-23-10……..35-21-8……..64-44
Texas 29-22-10……..32-24-8………61-46
Toronto 24-35-4……..25-29-8……..49-64

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/23/17)
Ariz 20-64……..21-62………..41
Atl 13-61……….17-62……….30
Cubs 16-63……..23-62………..39
Reds 24-65……..25-61……….49
Colo 17-63……..23-62..………40
LA 18-60……..24-64..……..42
Miami 27-64……..22-61………49
Milw 21-63……25-66…..…..46
Mets 25-59……..22-66……….47
Philly 16-67……..18-59……….34
Pitt 19-62……..21-65……….40
StL 13-62……..20-63………..33
SD 23-63……….20-62……….43
SF 15-63……….20-66……….35
Wash 25-64……..24-60……….49

Orioles 13-63……..20-65……….33
Boston 20-64……..14-62……….34
White Sox 21-65……15-60………..36
Clev 15-64……..20-61………35
Detroit 16-63…….25-63………41
Astros 17-61……..26-66……….43
KC 16-61……..12-65……….28
Angels 23-66…….16-63………..39
Twins 14-60……..14-65……….28
NYY 16-68……..16-57……….32
A’s 15-62……..25-66………40
Seattle 20-64…….22-66………42
TB 18-62……..23-66……….41
Texas 23-62……..27-64………50
Toronto 22-63……..18-65………40

**Udog** · 08-24-2017, 08:47 AM

MLB

Thursday, August 24

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY METS
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona

1:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

1:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
NY Yankees are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
Detroit is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 14 games

1:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

2:15 PM
COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado

4:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Boston
Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 17-5 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Washington

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Minnesota

10:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games

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**Udog** · 08-24-2017, 09:42 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 24

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ARIZONA (69 - 58) at NY METS (55 - 70) - 12:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
RAY is 14-27 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 69-58 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 128-89 (+29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 55-70 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 28-38 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 11-24 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 11-34 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 198-246 (-65.5 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
ARIZONA is 5-1 (+3.4 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. NY METS since 1997
RAY is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 0.53 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MONTERO is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MIAMI (62 - 63) at PHILADELPHIA (46 - 79) - 1:05 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. JAKE THOMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 62-63 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 52-48 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 33-29 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 20-11 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-79 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-60 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-6 (-0.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WORLEY is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JAKE THOMPSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (89 - 36) at PITTSBURGH (61 - 66) - 4:05 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. CHAD KUHL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 117-113 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 36-26 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 412-421 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 89-36 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-25 (+22.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-15 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
RYU is 30-8 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-1 (+3.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
RYU is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

CHAD KUHL vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KUHL is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 57) at CINCINNATI (53 - 74) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-57 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 426-450 (-92.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 272-320 (-66.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-47 (-23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 816-768 (-157.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 45-48 (+4.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-21 (+20.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 14-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 14-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 10-5 (+2.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.8 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ARRIETA is 7-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 0.905.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.1 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (56 - 70) at ST LOUIS (64 - 62) - 7:15 PM
LUIS PERDOMO (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 56-70 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 41-44 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-50 (+5.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 75-88 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 74-71 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 47-51 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 49-49 (-7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-39 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

LUIS PERDOMO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (68 - 57) at DETROIT (54 - 71) - 1:10 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 15-27 (-12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-21 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
GARCIA is 43-48 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 30-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 54-71 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 146-164 (-45.8 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-3 (+0.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL FULMER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FULMER is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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TORONTO (60 - 66) at TAMPA BAY (62 - 66) - 1:10 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-66 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 57-63 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-36 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 59-58 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KOEHLER is 5-18 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 130-159 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 40-53 (-16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 69-77 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 97-112 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 69-89 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-55 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 10-8 (+1.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.2 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KOEHLER is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.611.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

ALEX COBB vs. TORONTO since 1997
COBB is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.047.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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BOSTON (73 - 53) at CLEVELAND (69 - 56) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 13-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-35 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-7 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 69-56 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-29 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-15 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+3.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SALE is 5-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 9-8 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-11. (-7.0 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. BOSTON since 1997
BAUER is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.777.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (65 - 61) at CHI WHITE SOX (49 - 76) - 8:10 PM
JOSE BERRIOS (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOLLAND is 57-41 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 65-61 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-26 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 17-10 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-33 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-28 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-6 (+1.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.8 Units)

JOSE BERRIOS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BERRIOS is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOLLAND is 2-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.447.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.6 units)

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TEXAS (63 - 63) at LA ANGELS (65 - 62) - 10:05 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. TROY SCRIBNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 65-62 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-17 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 223-171 (+43.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 49-45 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-26 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 158-133 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-47 (+27.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-74 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 69-53 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 117-93 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 120-100 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-69 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 25-22 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 52-41 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-5 (+2.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PEREZ is 2-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-1. (+7.0 units)

TROY SCRIBNER vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (68 - 58) at KANSAS CITY (64 - 61) - 2:15 PM
GERMAN MARQUEZ (R) vs. JAKE JUNIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 312-431 (-108.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 666-1025 (-185.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 64-61 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 81-55 (+25.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-29 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 48-30 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-37 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 49-42 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-28 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-25 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 68-58 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 29-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 26-22 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 278-394 (-107.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE JUNIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (75 - 49) at HOUSTON (77 - 49) - 8:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-58 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 77-49 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 39-17 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 60-30 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-12 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-24 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
STRASBURG is 34-11 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 8-13 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 55-50 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-19 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 31-38 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-22 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home 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
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. HOUSTON since 1997
STRASBURG is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 2.091.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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**Udog** · 08-24-2017, 02:37 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds (+155, 9.5)

The Cubs and Reds collide in Cincinnati this evening for the final game of their three-game series, and we will be sad to see them separate.

These two offensive-minded teams met last week for four games at Wrigley Field and it was a fireworks display, with three of the four games going over the total with an average combined score of 14.75 runs per game. And in the first two games of this series the two teams have combined for 34 runs (back-to-back winners on the Over for us) - an average of 17 runs per game.

That means the Cubs and Reds are averaging 15.5 total combined runs in their last six head-to-head meetings.

It might be a nice change of pace for the Reds to run a lefty out to the mound since it's quite clear that the Cubs are crushing right-handed pitching right now. Or perhaps they'll just throw Sal Romano - who is a carbon copy of Bailey and Wojciechowski, both of whom the Cubs have absolutely hammered in the last two games. The good news for Over bettors is that the Cubs could cover today's number by themselves.

Romano owns an ERA of 5.32 overall this season and he's been particularly bad at Great American Ball Park. In four starts at home his ERA is 6.63 and his WHIP is 1.74.

Jake Arrieta gets the ball for the Cubbies. He has been pitching very well recently for Chicago, but this is still not the Jake Arrieta from 2015 or 2016. There is still some zip missing from his fastball and if you're going to get to him, on the road is the best place to do so.

His road ERA is slightly higher than his overall number at 3.86 and two of his last three visits to Cincinnati have not produced good starts with four and five earned runs allowed.

Make no mistake about it, the Reds can hit the baseball. They showed off their power in the ninth inning last night by ripping three home runs to cash our Over. The Reds have hit the third most home runs in the National League and they will plate a few runs off Arrieta or the Cubs bullpen tonight.

Last week we predicted all of these seven meetings would go over the total. Thus far we've hit five out of six - and you bet your ass we're on the Over again today.

Pick: Over 9.5

Washington Nationals at Houston Astros (-150, 8)

We have been treated to a great interleague matchup this week in Houston as the American League leading Astros have been host to the Nationals, who more people would be talking about if it wasn’t for the ridiculous run the Dodgers are on.

After the two World Series contenders have split the first two games of the series, we get spoiled with a terrific rubber match as the Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg is set to face off against the Astros’ Dallas Keuchel.

Strasburg, finally healthy, is quietly having a great season for Washington, going 10-4 with a 3.24 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP. His last three starts have been even better, going 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP, while striking out 21 in 15 innings pitched.

Dallas Keuchel has once again found his groove for the Astros. The former Cy Young Award winner started the season 9-0 with a 1.67 WHIP and a 0.87 WHIP, but the southpaw missed a good chunk of the summer due to a neck injury and showed he was rusty his first three games back, pitching to an ERA of 10.50 and a 2.58 WHIP.

In his last two starts though, he has allowed only one run while scattering nine hits in 13.2 innings pitched while striking out 10. Breathe a sigh of relief Houston fans.

This game will have the feeling of a playoff atmosphere and expect it to play out that way. Oh, and the Under is 7-0 in the last seven meetings between these two teams in Houston.

Pick: Under 8

Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season To Date: 124-112-13

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians (12-8, 4.50 ERA, $-246)

Trevor Bauer is putting together a pretty impressive month of August for the Indians.

In 27.2 innings this month he has only allowed five runs (1.65 ERA), has a 1.29 WHIP, and has struck out 32 while only walking six. An interesting tidbit: all five of his runs allowed have been solo home runs.

Bauer and the Indians are +146 home dogs today against Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox.

Slumping: Derek Holland, Chicago White Sox (6-13, 6.28 ERA, $-623)

It isn’t always easy to pick a slumping starting pitching, unless it’s Derek Holland’s turn in the White Sox rotation - and he has been a special type of awful lately.

In his last three trips to the mound, two starts and one relief appearance he has given up 17 runs in five innings of work (30.60 ERA).

Holland and the White Sox are +161 home dogs against Jose Berrios and the Minnesota Twins.

Thursday's Top Trends

* The New York Mets are 0-8 in their last eight games vs. a left-handed starter. +138 today vs. D-Backs (Robbie Ray).
* The Colorado Rockies are 4-18 in their last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter. +104 today at Royals (Jake Junis).
* The Boston Red Sox are 15-3 in their last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter. -150 today at Indians (Trevor Bauer).
* Over is 11-1-1 in the St. Louis Cardinals' last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter (Luis Perdomo). Padres/Cards Total: 8.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

The only precipitation in today’s forecast is a slight chance (25-35 percent) of showers in Pittsburgh, where the Dodgers are in town to play the Pirates.

The only significant wind in the forecast is a pitchers wind at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians are hosting the Red Sox and a 9-10 mile per hour pitchers wind will be blowing in from left field. The total for the game is currently set at 7.

Ump Of The Day

Jim Reynolds will be behind the plate this afternoon in Tampa where the Rays are hosting the Toronto Blue Jays.

Reynolds’s has been one of baseball’s top Over umpires this season with a record of 14-7 and over his last 19 games calling balls and strikes the Over is 13-3-3.

Another interesting trend heading into the game, the Blue Jays have won 14 of their last 17 games with Reynolds behind home plate.

The Over/Under is currently sitting at 8 and Blue Jays are available at +152.

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