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**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 09:44 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Celtics sent Cleveland a 2nd-round pick in 2020 to complete the Kyrie Irving trade, so that is official now.

— All nine hitters who started for the Texas Rangers Wednesday night have 15+ homers.

— Brandon Phillips banked a $500K bonus when he got traded to the Angels last night.

— Angels moved Cameron Maybin to Houston today, then acquired Justin Upton from Detroit, before acquiring Phillips.

— Florida Gators have 10 players suspended for its football season opener against Michigan that is being played in Dallas Saturday afternoon.

— Ironic that Matt Harvey is pitching for the Mets in Houston Saturday, after Hurricane Harvey devastated Harris County and much of the gulf coast this week.

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

13) JJ Watt is a great American; his fundraising efforts for the people in Houston have gone over the $13M mark. He is setting an example for other public figures on how to deal with a tragedy.

12) There are many images from Texas that are very sad, but the clip on the Interweb of the man playing the piano in his flooded home is just unspeakably sad. It is on CNN’s website and other places. You wonder how long it’ll take for these people’s lives to return to some kind of normalcy.

11) Astros acquired Justin Verlander from Detroit last night for three minor leaguers. Houston desperately needed a top-flight starting pitcher.

10) Ohio State 49, Indiana 21- Hoosiers led 21-20 in third quarter, before reality set in.

Indiana fired Lee Corso as its football coach after the 1982 season; last night was the first time since then that coach Corso saw the Hoosiers play in person.

9) Milwaukee’s Keon Broxton made a game-ending, HR-robbing catch over the CF fence to end the Brewers’ 6-5 win over St Louis Wednesday. If Milwaukee makes the playoffs, that catch is going to be a big reason why.

7) Joey Votto recently walked eight times in two games, making him only the second player since 1984 to do that— Bryce Harper is the other.

6) San Jose State basketball transfer Brandon Clarke (17 pts, 8 reb/game LY) bolts to Gonzaga, because nowaways, thats where all the transfers on the west coast go. Gonzaga or Nevada.

5) White Sox traded P Miguel Gonzalez to Texas last night.

4) Blue Jays 11, Orioles 8— Kendrys Morales hit three homers for Toronto.

3) I’m surprised/disappointed that Jeff Fisher hasn’t surfaced as a TV analyst. He doesn’t need the money but would be curious to hear what he has to say.

2) There are already 1,855 entries to this year’s SuperContest at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas; the previous record for entries was 1,854, set last year. Deadline is September 9, so it is likely that first place this season will be over $1M.

1) RIP to coach Rollie Massimino 82, who won the last college basketball game played without a shot clock, Villanova’s upset of Georgetown in the 1985 national title game.

**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 09:46 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, September 1

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 931-932
September 1, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 14.722
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.840
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-270
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+225); Over

Oakland @ Seattle

Game 927-928
September 1, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 13.992
Seattle
(Leake) 15.789
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-115); Under

Tampa Bay @ Chicago White Sox

Game 925-926
September 1, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.078
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 14.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-165); Over

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
September 1, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Hammel) 13.526
Minnesota
(Gee) 16.834
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+100); Over

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 921-922
September 1, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 16.576
Texas
(Hamels) 15.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-105); Under

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 919-920
September 1, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 18.816
Detroit
(Farmer) 14.763
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-170
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-170); Under

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 917-918
September 1, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Fister) 15.093
NY Yankees
(Gray) 16.607
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-165); Over

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
September 1, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Biagini) 14.347
Baltimore
(Gausman) 16.211
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-165
10
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-165); Under

St. Louis @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
September 1, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Flaherty) 15.463
San Francisco
(Cueto) 12.968
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 911-912
September 1, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 14.052
San Diego
(Lamet) 15.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-240
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+200); Over

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 909-910
September 1, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Walker) 14.394
Colorado
(Freeland) 16.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Washington @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
September 1, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 16.122
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 14.944
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+125); Under

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 905-906
September 1, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Pivetta) 14.441
Miami
(Peters) 12.567
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+145); Over

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
September 1, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 13.036
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 15.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Under

Atlanta @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
September 1, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 15.175
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 18.159
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-210
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-210); N/A

**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 09:48 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, September 1

National League
Braves @ Cubs
Foltynewicz is 0-4, 11.12 in his last four starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. Braves are 5-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-11-6

Lackey is 0-1, 10.24 in his last two starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five. Cubs are 7-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-15-2

Atlanta is 5-4 in its last nine road games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 road games. Cubs won five of last six games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Reds @ Pirates
Castillo is 0-2, 1.59 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Reds scored total of 3 runs in his last three starts; they’re 2-4 in his road starts. Reds’ first 5-inning record with him: 4-8-1

Cole is 2-0, 3.95 in his last four starts (over 3-1). He is 1-0, 2.08 in two starts vs Cincy this season. Pirates are 6-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-12-6

Cincinnati is 4-6 in its last ten games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Reds are 9-14 in road series openers. Pirates are 3-7 in last ten games; four of their last five games stayed under the total. Bucs are 9-12 in home series openers.

Phillies @ Marlins
Pivetta is 1-2, 12.53 in his last five starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine. he is 1-1, 12.15 against Miami this year. Phillies are 3-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-11-2

Peters is making his MLB debut here; he is 6-2, 1.97 in nine AA starts this season. He was 3-0, 1.99 in four AA starts LY, his only experience above A ball.

Phillies are 3-5 in last eight road games (over 5-3). Marlins lost their last four games; over is 6-3 in their last nine games.

Nationals @ Brewers
Roark is 2-1, 4.01 in his last four starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Washington is 8-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-9-2

Nelson is 1-1, 8.31 in his last four starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11 starts. Brewers are 6-1 in his last seven home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-14-2

Washington won four of its last five games; six of their last seven games went over. Milwaukee won six of their last seven home games; eight of their last 11 games stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Walker is 1-0, 0.75 in his last two starts; under is 6-4 in his last 10 starts. He is 1-1, 3.86 in three starts vs Colorado this season. Arizona is 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-8-4

Freeland is 0-1, 5.09 in his last three starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11 starts. Colorado is 7-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-9-1

Arizona won nine of last ten games; over is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Diamondbacks are 12-9 in road series openers. Colorado lost four of last five home games; their last four games stayed under. Rockies are 16-5 in home series openers.

Dodgers @ Padres
Kershaw’s last start was July 23; he is 5-0, 0.71 in his last six starts. Under is 5-4 in his road starts. He is 2-0, 1.88 vs San Diego this year. Dodgers are 8-1 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-2-3

Lamet is 4-1, 2.63 in his last seven starts (under 5-2). San Diego is 4-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-7-1

Dodgers lost five games in row for first time this year; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. San Diego is 11-6 in its last 17 home games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Padres are 13-9 in home series openers.

Cardinals @ Giants
Flaherty is making his MLB debut; he was 7-2, 2.74 in 15 AAA starts this season.

Stratton is 2-1, 0.96 in his last three starts (under 3-2). Giants won both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3-1

Cardinals lost four of last seven games; over is 4-2 in their last six. Giants lost six of their last seven games; nine of their last 11 games overall stayed under.

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American League
Indians @ Tigers
Clevinger is 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Indians are 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-5-3

Carrasco is 3-1, 2.36 in his last four starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Indians are 10-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 18-7-1

Farmer is 0-2, 13.94 in his last three starts (under 3-2). Tigers are 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Boyd is 0-3, 11.00 in his last four starts; over is 6-2-2 in his last 10 starts. Detroit is 2-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-10-4

2nd DH is three days for Cleveland; Indians won their last seven games- three of their last four games went over. Tribe is 12-11 in road series openers, winning last four. Detroit lost five of last seven home games; over is 9-2-1 in their last 11 home games. Tigers are 1-6 in last seven home series openers.

Boston @ New York
Fister is 3-2, 3.41 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1). Boston is 2-1 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-6

Gray is 2-0, 2.07 in two home starts for New York; home side won all five of his NY starts (under 4-1). New York’s first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Red Sox won five of last seven road games; five of their last six games stayed under. New York lost three of its last four games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 home games.

Blue Jays @ Orioles
Biagini is 0-3, 9.42 in his last three starts (under 8-4). Toronto is 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-7

Gausman is 5-2, 2.26 in his last eight starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Orioles are 8-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-14

Toronto lost nine of last 12 games; under is 5-3 in their last eight. Orioles won eight of last ten games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Angels @ Rangers
Skaggs is 0-3, 5.26 in his last five starts (under 6-3-1). Angels are 2-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-6-2

Hamels is 4-1, 3.24 in his last five starts; over is 8-4-1 in his last 13 starts. Texas is 5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-1-2

Angels won four of last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Halos are 9-12 in road series openers. Texas lost four of last six games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Rangers are 12-9 in home series openers.

Royals @ Twins
Hammel is 1-2, 4.80 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Royals are 2-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-12-6

Gee is 1-1, 4.50 in two starts this season (over 2-0), both of which were on road. Minnesota’s first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Royals lost six of last seven games (over 4-2-1). KC is 9-12 in road series openers. Minnesota won its last four games; over is 4-2 in their last six home games. Twins 12-10 in home series openers.

Rays @ White Sox
Snell is 2-0, 2.39 in his last four starts; under is 8-2 in his last 11. Tampa Bay is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-8-2

Lopez is 1-1, 6.97 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Home side won both his starts. Chicago’s first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Rays won five of last seven games; under is 7-4-1 in their last 12 road games. Tampa Bay is 14-7 in road series openers. Chicago lost four of last five games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games. White Sox won their last five home series openers.

A’s @ Mariners
Manaea is 1-3, 11.72 in his last five starts; over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. Oakland is 5-7 inches road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-10-5

Gallardo is 0-3, 8.44 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Seattle is 3-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-11-3

A’s lost seven of last nine road games, six of last seven road series openers. Four of their last five games went over. Seattle lost its last five games; over is 3-1 in their last four. Mariners are 1-7 in last eight home series openers.

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Interleague

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Atl-Chi: Foltynewicz 13-12 (0-4 last 4); Lackey 15-9
Cin-Pitt: Castillo 5-8; Cole 16-11
Phil-Mia: Pivetta 6-14; Peters 0-0
Wsh-Mil: Roark 15-9; Nelson 15-12
Az-Colo: Walker 12-10; Freeland 15-9
LA-SD: Kershaw 19-2; Lamet 9-7
StL-SF: Flaherty 0-0; Stratton 3-2

American League
Clev-Det: Clevinger 10-7 Carrasco 18-8; Farmer 3-2 Boyd 8-11
Tor-Balt: Biagini 4-8; Gausman 14-14
Bos-NY: Fister 4-5; Gray 2-3
LA-Tex: Skaggs 5-5; Hamels 10-7
KC-MIn: Hammel 8-18; Gee 1-1
TB-Chi: Snell 7-10; Lopez 1-1
A’s-Sea: Manaea 11-13; Gallardo 7-14

Interleague

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Atl-Chi: Foltynewicz 4-25; Lackey 13-24
Cin-Pitt: Castillo 2-13; Cole 9-27
Phil-Mia: Pivetta 8-20; Peters 0-0
Wsh-Mil: Roark 9-24; Nelson 5-27
Az-Colo: Walker 6-22; Freeland 6-24
LA-SD: Kershaw 4-21; Lamet 5-16
StL-SF: Flaherty 0-0; Stratton 1-5

American League
Clev-Det: Clevinger 2-17 Carrasco 6-26; Farmer 2-5 Boyd 7-19
Tor-Balt: Biagini 5-12; Gausman 8-28
Bos-NY: Fister 4-9; Gray 3-21
LA-Tex: Skaggs 2-6-2; Hamels 7-17
KC-MIn: Hammel 4-26; Gee 0-2
TB-Chi: Snell 4-17; Lopez 0-2
A’s-Sea: Manaea 9-24; Gallardo 11-21

Interleague

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 76-55 AL, favorites +$103
AL @ NL– 71-65 NL, favorites +$164
Total: 141-126 AL, favorites +$267

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 65-65-3
AL @ NL: Over 71-59-7
Total: Over 136-124-10

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/31/17
Ariz 25-26-16……37-21–11……..62-47
Atl 25-32-9……23-35-7………..48-67
Cubs 30-30-7…….32-21-13………62-51
Reds 21-37-7……..26-36–7……….47-73
Colo 34-27-6…….35-26-4………..69-53
LA 30-22-12…….41-20-7……….71-42
Miami 28-32-8…….33-23-9………61-55
Milw 33-24-9…….33-27-8……….65-51
Mets 31-32-3……..25-36-6……….56-68
Philly 16-38-14……26-31-8……….42-69
Pitt 30-32-6…….26-28-11………57-60
St. Louis 27-29-8……35-24-9…………62-53
SD 20-39-8……..32-26–8……….52-65
SF 14-45-9……..27-29-11……….41-74
Wash 39-21-6……32-27-8………….71-48

Orioles 27-33-5……..30-32-6………57-65
Boston 29-30-10………30-33-2…….59-32
White Sox 21-37-10………24-36–4……..45-72
Cleveland 37-23-7……..31-24-8………68-47
Detroit 26-34-9…….27-29-8……..53-63
Astros 32-25-9……..41-24-4……..73-49
KC 24-30-9……..27-28-12…….51-58
Angels 25-31-8………29-27-13……..54-58
Twins 37-19-10………30-31-8……..66-49
NYY 28-36-6……….34-26-4…..…62-62
A’s 24-34-7……..28-30-11……..52-64
Seattle 26-35-9……..34-22-9………60-57
TB 34-24-10……..36-21-8……..70-45
Texas 32-25-11……..32-24-8……..64-49
Toronto 25-36-4……..27-31-10……..52-67

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/31/17)
Ariz 20-65……..25-67………..45
Atl 15-65……….18-66……….33
Cubs 18-67……..25-66………..43
Reds 24-65……..26-69………50
Colo 17-67……..24-65..……..41
LA 18-64……..24-67..……..42
Miami 29-68……..23-65………52
Milw 22-66……26-69…..…..48
Mets 30-66……..22-67……….52
Philly 16-68……..20-66……….36
Pitt 20-68……..21-66……….41
StL 14-65……..21-67………..35
SD 23-67……….20-65……….43
SF 15-69……….20-67……….35
Wash 25-66……..26-67……….51

Orioles 15-66……..22-69……….37
Boston 20-69……..14-65……….34
White Sox 21-68……16-64………..37
Clev 18-67……..21-65……….39
Detroit 16-68…….26-64………42
Astros 20-67……..26-67……….46
KC 16-64……..13-69……….29
Angels 23-66……..20-70……….43
Twins 15-64……..16-68……….31
NYY 16-69……..17-64……….33
A’s 15-65……..26-69………41
Seattle 21-70…….22-66………43
TB 20-68……..23-67……….43
Texas 26-69……..27-64………53
Toronto 22-65……..19-71………41

**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 09:52 AM

MLB

Friday, September 1

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 12 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

2:20 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Baltimore's last 21 games when playing Toronto

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland11-2-1 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing at home against Cleveland

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Texas
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Texas
Texas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
NY METS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City

8:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 14 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games

8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington

8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing Arizona

10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
LA Dodgers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers

10:15 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

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**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 12:27 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, September 1

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ATLANTA (59 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (73 - 60) - 2:20 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY is 31-10 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 127-166 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-28 (+16.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-80 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 54-58 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-83 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-60 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 894-815 (-159.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-30 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-50 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 111-104 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 821-771 (-158.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LACKEY is 15-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 13.49 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LACKEY is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (57 - 77) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 71) - 7:05 PM
LUIS CASTILLO (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 126-94 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 49-51 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 423-396 (+47.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 141-154 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 92-114 (-35.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 39-52 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 105-125 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 67-86 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-4 (+7.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLE is 1-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 1-9 (-11.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (50 - 83) at MIAMI (66 - 67) - 7:10 PM
NICK PIVETTA (R) vs. DILLON PETERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-83 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-57 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-43 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 66-67 (+2.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 54-52 (+4.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 24-12 (+13.5 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 35-36 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-7 (+0.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

NICK PIVETTA vs. MIAMI since 1997
PIVETTA is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 12.16 and a WHIP of 2.102.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DILLON PETERS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (81 - 52) at MILWAUKEE (70 - 64) - 8:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 23-26 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 70-64 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-35 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-40 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-51 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-32 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-19 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-25 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 56-26 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.

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

TANNER ROARK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ROARK is 3-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NELSON is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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ARIZONA (76 - 58) at COLORADO (72 - 61) - 8:40 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. KYLE FREELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 72-61 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 40-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-21 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 34-26 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 27-22 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 76-58 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-23 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 54-38 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 45-30 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-6 (+0.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
WALKER is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FREELAND is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (91 - 41) at SAN DIEGO (59 - 74) - 10:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. DINELSON LAMET (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 118-116 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-37 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 78-84 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 89-85 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-74 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-31 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-47 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 91-41 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 50-15 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KERSHAW is 19-2 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-3 (+2.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KERSHAW is 16-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 23-8 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-13. (+4.6 units)

DINELSON LAMET vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (67 - 66) at SAN FRANCISCO (53 - 83) - 10:15 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 67-66 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-53 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 75-76 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CUETO is 24-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 37-15 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 78-68 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 57-45 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-83 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-60 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-54 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-58 (-27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHNNY CUETO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CUETO is 7-8 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 11-11 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-9. (+3.5 units)

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TORONTO (62 - 72) at BALTIMORE (68 - 66) - 7:05 PM
JOE BIAGINI (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 62-72 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 6-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 24-34 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 35-48 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 24-38 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 23-37 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 156-140 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 41-27 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-23 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 67-40 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 64-32 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 0-10 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 9-4 (+6.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)

JOE BIAGINI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BIAGINI is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GAUSMAN is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.420.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.9 units)

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BOSTON (76 - 58) at NY YANKEES (71 - 62) - 7:05 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 56-55 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 42-22 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 71-62 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GRAY is 17-26 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 1-10 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 8-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-7 (+4.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FISTER is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.610.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. BOSTON since 1997
GRAY is 1-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (76 - 56) at DETROIT (58 - 74) - 7:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. BUCK FARMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 74-73 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-14 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-74 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 33-54 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 39-56 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-6 (+2.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEVINGER is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

BUCK FARMER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FARMER is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.742.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.6 units)

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LA ANGELS (69 - 65) at TEXAS (66 - 67) - 8:05 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 14-33 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 161-137 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-28 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-59 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-57 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 120-94 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-65 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 111-100 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-23 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 13-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HAMELS is 34-16 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 29-11 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 24-11 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 28-10 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 69-65 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 539-511 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 32-22 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 53-47 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 12-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-15 (+13.9 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
TEXAS is 8-5 (+3.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SKAGGS is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HAMELS is 4-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 0.988.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (65 - 67) at MINNESOTA (70 - 63) - 8:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMMEL is 4-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 70-63 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-34 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 51-44 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GEE is 35-26 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 65-67 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 70-59 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 50-47 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-29 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMMEL is 77-69 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 64-86 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-4 (+4.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

DILLON GEE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GEE is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (67 - 68) at CHI WHITE SOX (52 - 80) - 8:10 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. REYNALDO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 135-161 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-30 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 101-114 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-23 (+15.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-24 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-16 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-20 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.749.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (58 - 75) at SEATTLE (66 - 68) - 10:10 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 195-262 (-55.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-37 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 10-20 (-9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 21-44 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 25-47 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-31 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-82 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-51 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 65-103 (-30.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 83-113 (-32.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MANAEA is 1-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 40-21 (+14.5 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.
SEATTLE is 114-114 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 621-575 (-102.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
LEAKE is 24-32 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 9-18 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 3-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 8-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (-0.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MANAEA is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LEAKE is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (76 - 56) at DETROIT (58 - 74) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 74-73 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-14 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 45-20 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-74 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 39-56 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 21-35 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-6 (+2.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CARRASCO is 8-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 10-8 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-12. (-7.9 units)

MATT BOYD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BOYD is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 12:32 PM

September good month/bad month starting pitchers

The Cubs right-hander has been steadily dropping his ERA and if Chicago is indeed going to win the NL Central, they will need Kyle Hendricks to be a big factor.

Much like our waistlines after a tasty Labor Day barbeque, MLB rosters have expanded to accommodate September, the final month of the season. And as College Football and the NFL crash onto the scene, MLB pitchers take the final spotlight in hopes of leading their teams on to the playoff trail. The question is which ones can we count on and which ones figure to be candidates for offseason Weight Watchers meetings?

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of September. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in September team starts, winning 33% percent or less of their efforts.

To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each September over the last three years.

Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s September’s list. Enjoy the games.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Hendricks, Kyle - Chicago Cubs • 10-3 (5-1 A)

The Cubs right-hander has been steadily dropping his ERA and if Chicago is indeed going to win the NL Central, they will need Hendricks to be a big factor.

*Jimenez, Ubaldo - Baltimore Orioles • 10-2 (7-1 H)

It seems like a miracle Jimenez can ever win. His oversized ERA only tells you how little starting pitching Baltimore has in their farm system. Maybe the Orioles will score a lot of runs at home like they have in the past for him.

*Kershaw, Clayton - Los Angeles Dodgers • 13-2 (8-1 A)

Kershaw is back off the DL and you know the Dodgers are hopeful he stays healthy until early November. He was 15-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his previous fifteen team starts before being sidelined the third week in July.

Liriano, Francisco - Houston Astros • 10-4 (4-1 H)

Liriano has been relegated to one inning relief duty for Houston and would only start if truly needed.

*Price, David - Boston Red Sox • 14-2 (8-0 H)

Price has been working at the end of August on throwing from distances of 105 to 120 feet. After that Price starts mixing in breaking balls on a flat surface from 60 feet and six inches before he can graduate to the mound. The timetable is still this month for his return.

Strasburg, Stephen - Washington Nationals • 7-3 (3-0 A)

Strasburg has looked good since returning from injury last month. Much like Kershaw, if Washington is going to win in September and October, he has to be electric.

Verlander, Justin - Detroit Tigers • 11-5 (6-2 H)

For a second straight season Verlander, after a mediocre first half, become a force in the second portion of the season. Expect this competitive right-hander to give his all even on a rotten Detroit club.

*Zimmermann, Jordan - Detroit Tigers • 8-4 (4-1 A)

Don't expect Zimmermann to duplicate his numbers of the past this month. With an ERA over 6, allowing 1.24 hits per inning and already close to 30 homers surrendered, not sure where he becomes a force again.

BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

Archer, Chris - Tampa Bay Rays • 5-10 (3-6 H)

All the talent is there, it's just that Archer has never put it all together. Granted, he's been on average at best clubs, yet given his ability and numbers, at 27, he should be overcoming mental lapses.

Hammel, Jason - Kansas City Royals • 4-9 (1-5 A)

Pretty much a five-inning starter who falls off the cliff in hurry when the sixth rolls around, even if he is going well. It has been years since Hammel pitched well in the second half of a season.

*Leake, Mike - Seattle Mariners • 4-12 (1-8 A)

On June 30th, Leake had an ERA of 2.97. Now he's starts September at 4.25. His problem, not missing bats, giving up an unfathomable 1.6 base hits an inning. Look for more of the same in September.

Nelson, Jimmy - Milwaukee Brewers • 3-9 (1-4 A)

Over his career, Nelson has shown a tendency to wear down in the second half. The way he's trending since the All-Star break, it looks like deja vu all over again.

*Sale, Chris - Boston Red Sox • 3-11 (1-7 A)

This season Sale has been outstanding against every team but Cleveland. Now on a strong club and having to pitch meaning contests late in the year, let's see if he does a better job. Note: Sale's White Sox teams had a 7-18 record in his September starts.

**Udog** · 09-01-2017, 12:42 PM

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

There is a full slate of 15 games on the MLB schedule today, including the Tigers officially kicking off their rebuild after shipping Justin Verlander and Justin Upton out of town.

Double-Play Picks

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers (+100, 10.5)

The Angels are telling everyone they are going for it after making a big splash at the waiver trade deadline last night, acquiring Justin Upton from the Tigers and Brandon Phillips from the Braves.

The Angels currently sit 1.5 games behind the Twins for the second Wild Card spot in the American League, but now boast one of the league’s most potent lineups with the acquisitions of Upton and Phillips.

The focus returns to the field Friday night as the Angels visit the Rangers, who themselves are clinging to slim playoff hopes, for the opener a three-game series in Texas.

However, for possibly today only, it could create an opportunity for bettors. The Angels will more than likely be short-handed for tonight’s game and must face off against Rangers ace Cole Hamels.

Hamels is coming off a poor start last time out but has been his normal solid self this season, going 9-2 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. At home, he is 6-0 with a 3.04 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP.

Additionally, the Angels struggle against lefties (hence bringing in Upton and Phillips). They rank 27th in runs scored and 29th in average versus southpaws, making that price with Hamels very tempting.

Pick: Rangers+100

Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies (-105, 12)

The Diamondbacks and Rockies begin a crucial series for the National League Wild Card at Coors Field in Denver on Friday night.

The red-hot D-backs have won seven in a row and have extended their lead over the Rockies in the NL Wild Card race to 3.5 games. If the Rockies have hopes of hosting the Diamondbacks for the Wild Card game they must put a dent in that deficit this weekend and don’t look now, but the Brewers are creeping back into the Wild Card picture, sitting just 2.5 games behind Colorado.

For Game 1 of this series, Arizona will send Taijuan Walker to the hill to face off against Colorado’s Kyle Freeland.

The right-handed Walker has been solid in his first season in the desert, going 7-7 with a 3.55 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP in 22 starts this season. Funny enough, Walker has been better on the road, despite the fact the D-backs have been outstanding at home. Walker is 4-4 with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 12 starts away from Chase Field.

On the other side, being in the midst of a playoff race hasn’t bothered Freeland, despite the fact he is a rookie.

The southpaw is 11-8 this season with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP this season and despite the thin air at Coors Field, he has been better at home. Freeland is 6-5 with a 3.30 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP at home.

Obviously, both these teams have great offenses, but this series will have a playoff atmosphere and 12 runs is too many. Plus, the Under is also 8-3-1 when these teams face off.

Pick: Under 12

Yesterday's Picks: 1-0 (Bumgarner was scratched from start)
Season To Date: 130-120-13

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Doug Fister, Boston Red Sox (3-7, 4.53 ERA, $ -154)

Right-hander Doug Fister is on a nice run for the American League East leading Boston Red Sox right now. During his last two outings, he has an ERA of 1.69 in 16 innings of work and struck out 13.

In Fister’s last road start he allowed a lead off home run to Francisco Lindor then was lights out the rest of the day, going nine innings only allowing the one hit.

Fister and the Red Sox take on Sonny Gary and the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium today and are road dogs, available at +151.

Slumping: Matthew Boyd, Detroit Tigers (5-8, 6.13 ERA, $-217 )

The white flags are officially up in Motown as the Tigers spent yesterday dumping expensive contracts, shipping out Justin Verlander and Justin Upton. Today they turn to Matthew Boyd and that isn’t promising.

Over his last three starts, Boyd is 0-2 (0-3 TW/TW) with a 9.00 ERA, 1.86 WHIP in 14 innings of work. This isn’t a new trend on the season the 26-year-old has an ERA of 6.13.

An interesting trend for bettors, the Over has cashed in seven of Boyd's last nine starts.

Boyd takes the mound today in game one of a double header as the Tigers welcome the American League Central leading Cleveland Indians. The Tigers are currently +201 home dogs as the rebuild begins.

Friday's Top Trends

* Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 home games. -197 today vs. Braves.

* Pirates are 1-9 in Gerrit Cole’s last 10 starts vs. Reds. -120 home chalk today vs. Reds.

* Over is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings in Chicago. Rays/White Sox Total: 9.

* Diamondbacks are 7-0 in their last 7 overall. -102 at Colorado.

* Over is 8-1 in Sean Manaea’s last 9 starts overall. Athletics/Mariners Total: 9.5

Weather To Keep An Eye On

Again, thoughts and prayers for everyone in southern Texas and Louisiana. Please donate to the American Red Cross (follow the link for simple donation instructions).

The only precipitation in the baseball forecast for Friday is in Miami where thunderstorms will threaten the Miami area. The roof at Marlins Park will likely be closed today.

There will be a strong wind in five ballparks tonight:

* Indians at Tigers (Total: 8.5 ) - 12-14 mile per hour wind blowing to right field.

* Braves at Cubs (Total: 8 ) - 13-15 mile per hour wind blowing in from right field.

* Royals at Twins (Total: 9.5) - 10-12 mile per hour wind blowing in from right field.

* Rays at White Sox (Total: 9) - 10-13 mile per hour wind blowing in from left -center field.

* Cardinals at Giants (Total: 8.5) - 12-15 mile per hour wind blowing out to center field.

Ump Of The Day

Fieldin Culbreth will be calling balls and strike today at Wrigley field and this is a troubling sign for Mike Foltynewicz and the visiting Atlanta Braves. Culbreth is near the top of our 2017 Umpire Homer Stats table at 17-6 (73.9 percent) for the season.

In his last 14 games behind the dish in Chicago the home team has won 12 and overall the Cubs are 6-1 in their last seven games Culbreth has had the gear on.

The Cubs are massive -197 home chalk this afternoon.

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