Sunday's MLB Trends and Indexes - 9/3

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, September 3

Good Luck on day #245 of 2017!

NOTE:
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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

— Undrafted rookie Cooper Rush won the backup QB job in Dallas.

— Patriots traded #3 QB Jacoby Brissett to the Colts for WR Phillip Dorsett, who was their first round draft pick in 2015.

— JJ Watt’s tremendous fundraising efforts have now raised over $17M.

— Marlins 7, Phillies 4— Giancarlo Stanton hit his 52nd home run.

— Miguel Cabrera’s suspension was reduced to six games; it started Saturday.

— Get well soon to Tigers DH Victor Martinez, who will undergo cardiac ablation surgery to fix a recurring heartbeat issue.


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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college football Saturday

13) Alabama 24, Florida State 7— Horrific night for the Seminoles; QB Francois looks like he suffered a serious knee injury late in the game- they have no experience behind him.

FSU’s special teams imploded late in the third quarter, allowing a blocked punt, then fumbling the ensuing kickoff after an Alabama FG.

12) Maryland 51, Texas 41— Longhorns scored TD’s on defense, on a blocked FG and on a punt return, but STILL LOST BY 10 POINTS!!!! Texas was favored by 18.5. Oy.

Maryland also scored a TD on a blocked FG; they ran ball for 263 yards, threw it for 219 and their backup QB played the whole 4th quarter. Great win for the Terrapins.

11) USC 49, Western Michigan 31— Amazingly misleading final score; game was tied 14-14 at the half, was 28-28 with 7:30 left in 4th quarter. It was 35-31 with 4:00 left, but Trojans scored two TD’s in last 3:49 and won their opener, gaining 521 total yards.

USC has a backup long snapper named Jake Olsen who has been blind since he was 12 years old. He came in and made a perfect snap on a USC PAT late in the game. Good for him.

10) Oklahoma State 59, Tulsa 24— Cowboys averaged over 10 yards a play, but Tulsa converted 16-26 on third down, ran 98 plays, which is a huge red flag for an OSU defense that has to try and stop Big X offenses down the road.

9) Michigan 33, Florida 17— Gators’ defense had two pick-6’s in a 1:29 span early in 2nd quarter, but those were Gators’ only two TD’s of the game. Young Wolverines made two FG’s of 50+ yards and added a defensive TD late in the game. Florida had ten kids suspended for this game; for their sake, hope those ten kids are mostly on offense.

8) James Madison 34, East Carolina 14— Not only did the Pirates lose at home to a I-AA team, JMU was a 2.5-point road favorite. Not often a I-AA team is a road favorite at a I-A opponent.

7) There have already been 45 games this year where a I-A team played a I-AA team. Lot of schools treat these I-AA games are dress rehearsals for their conference games, an “exhibition” game with regular season prices, where you can work some of the kinks out. Not sure how much they help, especially if you lose, like East Carolina, Georgia State and Baylor did.

6) Liberty 48, Baylor 45— Speaking of which, Matt Rhule’s debut in Waco didn’t go very well.

Missouri 72, Missouri State 43— This game was 48-35 at the half. when you give up 35 points in a half to any team, especially a I-AA team, you have defensive issues.

Mizzou gained 815 yards, threw for 521, but they’re an SEC team and if you’re going to win SEC games, you damn sure better have a solid defense.

5) California 35, North Carolina 30— Golden Bears (+12.5) come east and post the upset, with soph QB Bowers throwing for 363 yards and four TD’s, including passes of 54, 67 yards.

4) Illinois 24, Ball State 21— Cardinals outgained the Illini 375-216 but couldn’t give the MAC an upset win. Illinois scored the winning TD with 2:06 left, then Ball State missed a 54-yard FG at the end. Cardinals were 12-21 on third down.

3) Nebraska 43, Arkansas State 36— Red Wolves have only 2 returning starts on their offensive line this year- that almost never happens!!! Despite being so young up front, junior QB named Hansen threw for 415 yards and three TD’s. Cornhuskers led 41-26 with 10:00 left, but when the game ended, Arkansas State had the ball on the Nebraska 10-yard line.

2) Louisville 35, Purdue 28— Lot tougher than expected. Cardinals committed 16 penalties for 110 yards, offsetting the 524 yards they gained from scrimmage.

1) Iowa 24, Wyoming 3— Hawkeyes held Cowboys’ QB Josh Allen without a TD, in a game where total offense was only 263-233 in good weather. Iowa’s offense has lot of work to do.

Flashback to 2003: Iowa (-10) beat Miami OH 21-3 in both team’s opener. Miami came to Iowa City with a highly-touted veteran QB, but also failed to score a touchdown that day.

Before you write off Josh Allen, remember that Miami’s QB that day was Ben Roethlisberger.

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, September 3


NY Mets @ Houston

Game 929-930
September 3, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Flexen) 13.068
Houston
(Fiers) 15.093
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-240
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-240); Over

Oakland @ Seattle

Game 927-928
September 3, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Gossett) 13.743
Seattle
(Albers) 15.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-135); Under

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 925-926
September 3, 2017 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 16.609
Texas
(Perez) 15.629
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-130
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-130); Under

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
September 3, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 15.731
Minnesota
(Santana) 14.629
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+135); Under

Tampa Bay @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
September 3, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 15.969
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 14.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-160
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-160); Under

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
September 3, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Andrson) 13.555
Baltimore
(Tillman) 17.003
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-130); Over

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 917-918
September 3, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 14.250
Detroit
(Bell) 15.328
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+170); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 3, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 15.446
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+120); Under

Atlanta @ Chicago Cubs

Game 913-914
September 3, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fried) 15.369
Chicago Cubs
(Mntgmry) 17.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-260
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-260); N/A

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 911-912
September 3, 2017 @ 4:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 13.663
San Diego
(Chacin) 14.834
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+170); Over

St. Louis @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
September 3, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Weaver) 15.201
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 13.230
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 907-908
September 3, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 16.757
Colorado
(Marquez) 13.869
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-110
12
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-110); Over

Washington @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
September 3, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Jackson) 15.876
Milwaukee
(Suter) 14.389
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
September 3, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Romano) 15.294
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 13.907
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+110); Under

Philadelphia @ Miami

Game 901-902
September 3, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Thmpson) 13.462
Miami
(Urena) 14.546
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 3

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PHILADELPHIA (51 - 84) at MIAMI (67 - 68) - 1:10 PM
JAKE THOMPSON (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-8 (+0.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JAKE THOMPSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
THOMPSON is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSE URENA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
URENA is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.64 and a WHIP of 1.641.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (58 - 78) at PITTSBURGH (64 - 72) - 1:35 PM
SAL ROMANO (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 6-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 23-50 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 50-52 (+6.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 424-397 (+47.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 142-155 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 74-74 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-13 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 93-115 (-35.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 106-126 (-32.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-5 (+7.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

SAL ROMANO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ROMANO is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (82 - 53) at MILWAUKEE (71 - 65) - 2:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. BRENT SUTER (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JACKSON is 6-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 8-10 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.8 units)

BRENT SUTER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (78 - 58) at COLORADO (72 - 63) - 3:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 72-63 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 40-28 (+12.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-18 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 68-72 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 78-58 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-23 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 59-44 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 47-30 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 25-16 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
GODLEY is 22-13 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-6 (+1.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
GODLEY is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (68 - 67) at SAN FRANCISCO (54 - 84) - 4:05 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 68-67 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 6-15 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
ST LOUIS is 79-69 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 443-400 (+52.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-84 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-61 (-26.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-59 (-27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-35 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BUMGARNER is 3-10 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 7-13 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-3 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 2.622.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 4-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.082.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (92 - 43) at SAN DIEGO (61 - 75) - 4:40 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 81-73 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 14-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 90-86 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WOOD is 5-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 61-75 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 60-67 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-27 (+20.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +175 or more since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 37-32 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-18 (+9.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-33 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 28-36 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 92-43 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 51-17 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-34 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-62 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-10 (-0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.7 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WOOD is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 3-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CHACIN is 10-8 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.553.
His team's record is 13-10 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-9. (+3.1 units)

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ATLANTA (59 - 75) at CHICAGO CUBS (75 - 60) - 2:20 PM
MAX FRIED (L) vs. MIKE MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 67-82 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 97-81 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ATLANTA is 61-85 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-60 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 896-815 (-157.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-35 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 113-104 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 823-771 (-156.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MONTGOMERY is 5-15 (-13.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MAX FRIED vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (77 - 59) at NY YANKEES (72 - 63) - 7:35 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SALE is 2-8 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 43-23 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-19 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-21 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 72-63 (-7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-8 (+3.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.4 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SALE is 4-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 5-6 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.8 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 1-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (79 - 56) at DETROIT (58 - 77) - 1:10 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. CHAD BELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 35-28 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-15 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-20 (+24.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-77 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 39-59 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-9 (-0.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. DETROIT since 1997
TOMLIN is 5-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.8 units)

CHAD BELL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (63 - 73) at BALTIMORE (69 - 67) - 2:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 63-73 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 26-35 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 25-35 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 24-39 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 24-38 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANDERSON is 56-68 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 157-141 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-28 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-24 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 65-33 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TILLMAN is 113-86 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 23-11 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 14-7 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 115-156 (-66.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 10-5 (+6.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.9 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-10 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 11-15 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-11. (+2.6 units)

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TAMPA BAY (68 - 69) at CHI WHITE SOX (53 - 81) - 2:10 PM
MATT ANDRIESE (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 136-162 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-25 (+13.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-3 (+0.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MATT ANDRIESE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (66 - 68) at MINNESOTA (71 - 64) - 2:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 71-64 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 51-45 (+9.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 66-68 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-32 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 71-60 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 45-39 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 51-48 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-30 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 65-87 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-44 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-41 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 2-9 (-10.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-5 (+4.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.7 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-8. (-7.5 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANTANA is 6-10 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 7-16 (-14.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-10. (+0.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (70 - 66) at TEXAS (67 - 68) - 3:05 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 67-68 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 44-29 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-60 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 73-58 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 76-65 (+23.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 112-100 (+23.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-24 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 14-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 70-66 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 540-512 (+51.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 33-23 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 331-258 (+47.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 28-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 9-6 (+3.8 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. TEXAS since 1997
HEANEY is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.631.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

MARTIN PEREZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PEREZ is 3-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.284.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-1. (+8.0 units)

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OAKLAND (58 - 77) at SEATTLE (68 - 68) - 4:10 PM
DANIEL GOSSETT (R) vs. ANDREW ALBERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 58-77 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 22-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 10-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 21-46 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-24 (-11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 21-37 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 45-79 (-34.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-105 (-32.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 48-53 (-27.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 116-114 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 8-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-61 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-6 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)

DANIEL GOSSETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GOSSETT is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ANDREW ALBERS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ALBERS is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.927.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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NY METS (58 - 77) at HOUSTON (82 - 53) - 2:10 PM
CHRIS FLEXEN (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 58-77 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 12-28 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 46-57 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 13-39 (-26.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 82-53 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 41-18 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-32 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 432-446 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
HOUSTON is 83-69 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
FIERS is 22-29 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

CHRIS FLEXEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL FIERS vs. NY METS since 1997
FIERS is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, September 2

National League
Braves @ Cubs
Fried is making first MLB start; he’s allowed four runs in 6.2 IP in four relief stints this season. Fried was 2-11, 5.92 in 19 AA starts this year- that not good.

Montgomery is 3-0, 0.95 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Cubs are 2-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-3-1

Atlanta lost five of last seven games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Cubs won seven of last eight games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Reds @ Pirates
Romano is 2-0, 2.70 in his last three starts (under 6-5). Reds are 2-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-6-1

Williams is 0-3, 5.73 in his last four starts; under is 11-2 in his last 13. Pirates are 5-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-9-3

Cincinnati won three of last five games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Pirates are 4-8 in last 12 games; five of their last seven games stayed under the total.

Phillies @ Marlins
Thompson is 1-1, 1-1, 7.20 in three starts this year (over 2-1). Phillies lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

Urena is 3-1, 4.26 in his last five starts; under is 3-0-3 in his last six home starts. Miami is 6-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-7-3

Phillies are 6-6 in last 12 games; under is 4-2 in their last six. Marlins lost five of their last six games; under is 4-3 in their last seven games.

Nationals @ Brewers
Jackson is 3-1, 2.52 in his last four starts (under 6-2). Washington is 2-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-3-2

Suter is 0-1, 8.16 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Milwaukee is 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-3-1

Washington won five of its last seven games; six of their last nine games went over. Milwaukee won seven of their last nine home games; 10 of their last 13 games stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Godley is 1-3, 5.32 in his last four starts; under is 8-4-2 in his last 14. Arizona is 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-8-3

Marquez is 2-0, 4.50 in his last three starts; under is 7-0-1 in his last eight. He is 0-1, 3.42 in four starts vs Arizona this season. Colorado won his last nine home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-6-3

Arizona won 11 of last 12 games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Colorado lost six of last seven home games; five of their last six games stayed under.

Dodgers @ Padres
Wood is 3-0, 3.09 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six starts. Dodgers won his last seven road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-6-2

Chacin is 0-3, 4.56 in his last five starts, last three of which stayed under. He is 1-0, 1.17 in his last three starts against the Dodgers. Padres are 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-14-4

Dodgers seven of their last eight games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. San Diego is 13-7 in its last 20 home games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11.

Cardinals @ Giants
Weaver is 3-0, 1.89 in his last three starts (over 2-2). St Louis won both his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-1

Bumgarner is 2-1, 2.77 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Giants are 2-4 inches home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-7-3

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

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American League
Indians @ Tigers
Tomlin is 4-0, 2.43 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Cleveland is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-10-4

Bell is making his first MLB start; he is 0-1, 5.48 in 19 MLB relief stints this year (42.2 IP). He was 2-4, 3.41 in seven AAA starts this year.

Indians won their last ten games- four of their last seven games went over. Detroit lost eight of last ten home games; over is 10-4-1 in their last 15 home games.

Boston @ New York
Sale is 1-2, 4.50 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. He is 0-2, 2.43 in four starts vs NY this season. Red Sox are 10-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-8

Severino is 2-1, 2.75 in his last three starts; his last seven starts went over. He is 1-1, 5.40 in three starts vs Boston this Year. New York is 7-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-9-3

Red Sox won six of last nine road games; seven of their last eight games stayed under. New York lost four of its last six games; under is 12-4 in their last 16 home games.

Blue Jays @ Orioles
Anderson allowed one run in 5.2 IP (85 PT) in his first Toronto start, a 3-0 home loss to Boston, Toronto’s first 5-inning record with him: 0-0-1

Tillman is 0-2, 13.24 in his last four starts; over is 8-5 in his last 13 starts. Baltimore is 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-11-3

Toronto lost 10 of last 14 games; under is 7-3 in their last ten. Orioles won nine of last 12 games; over is 4-3 in their last seven home games.

Angels @ Rangers
Heaney is 1-0, 5.63 in three starts this year (over 2-1). Angels lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

Perez is 5-0, 2.91 in his last five starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven home starts. Texas is 7-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-11-3

Angels won five of last seven games; over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Texas lost five of last eight games; over is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Royals @ Twins
Kennedy is 0-4, 10.60 in his last six starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Royals are 7-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-14-3

Santana is 2-0, 3.66 in his last three starts; under is 5-3-2 in his last ten. Minnesota is 7-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-6

Royals lost seven of last nine games (over 6-2-1). Minnesota won five of its last six games; over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Rays @ White Sox
Andriese is making his first start since June 10; he is 3-0, 4.35 in his last five starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Rays are 1-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-2

Giolito is 1-1, 2.77 in two starts this year (under 2-0). White Sox split his two home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Rays won six of last nine games; under is 8-5-1 in their last 14 road games. Chicago lost five of last seven games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

A’s @ Mariners
Gossett is 1-2, 5.64 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. A’s are 3-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-8

Albers is 2-1, 7.80 in three starts this year (over 2-1). Seattle won his only home start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

A’s lost nine of last 11 road games; five of their last seven games went over. Seattle lost five of its last seven games; over is 4-2 in their last six.

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Interleague

Mets @ Astros
Flexen is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Mets are 2-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-4

Fiers is 1-5, 7.85 in his last seven starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Houston is 7-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-12-3

Mets are 5-15 in last 20 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight. Astros won their last three games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games in Houston.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
Atl-Chi: Fried 0-0; Montgomery 5-5
Cin-Pitt: Romano 5-6; Williams 9-12
Phil-Mia: Thompson 1-2; Urena 15-7
Wsh-Mil: Jackson 5-3; Suter 4-5
Az-Colo: Godley 12-8; Marquez 15-8
LA-SD: Wood 16-4; Chacin 13-14 (0-5 last 5)
StL-SF: Weaver 3-1; Bumgarner 3-10

American League
Clev-Det: Tomlin 9-12; Bell 0-0
Tor-Balt: Anderson 0-1 (3-3); Tillman 6-11
Bos-NY: Sale 19-8; Severino 15-11
LA-Tex: Heaney 1-2; Perez 12-14 (5-0 last 5)
KC-MIn: Kennedy 12-13; Santana 16-11
TB-Chi: Andriese 6-6; Giolito 1-1
A’s-Sea: Gossett 4-8; Albers 2-1

Interleague
NY-Hst: Flexen 4-3; Fiers 14-12

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Atl-Chi: Fried 0-0; Montgomery 2-10
Cin-Pitt: Romano 4-11; Williams 7-21
Phil-Mia: Thompson 1-3; Urena 4-22
Wsh-Mil: Jackson 4-8; Suter 1-9
Az-Colo: Godley 4-20; Marquez 6-23
LA-SD: Wood 3-20; Chacin 11-27
StL-SF: Weaver 1-4; Bumgarner 3-13

American League
Clev-Det: Tomlin 6-21; Bell 0-0
Tor-Balt: Anderson 4-7; Tillman 7-17
Bos-NY: Sale 2-27; Severino 6-27
LA-Tex: Heaney 0-3; Perez 11-26
KC-MIn: Kennedy 7-25; Santana 5-27
TB-Chi: Andriese 7-12; Giolito 0-2
A’s-Sea: Gossett 1-12; Albers 2-3

Interleague
NY-Hst: Flexen 4-7; Fiers 7-26

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Umpires
Atl-Chi: Home team won 10 of last 12 Carlson games.
Cin-Pitt: Six of last nine Tumpane games went over.
Phil-Mia: Home team won 17 of last 19 Barksdale games.
Wsh-Mil: Underdogs are 5-3 in last eight Carapazza games.
Az-Colo: Last three Barry games went over the total.
LA-SD: Last six Segal games stayed under the total.
StL-SF: Underdogs won last three Everett games.

American League
Clev-Det: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Meals games.
Tor-Balt: Five of last six Randazzo games went over.
Bos-NY: Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Holbrook games.
LA-Tex: Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 Estabrook games.
KC-MIn: Home side won 11 of last 12 Foster games.
TB-Chi: Four of last five Eddings games stayed under.
A’s-Sea: Three of last four Vanover games went over.

Interleague
NY-Hst: Seven of last eight Scheurwater games stayed under.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 78-55 AL, favorites +$303
AL @ NL– 71-65 NL, favorites +$164
Total: 143-126 AL, favorites +$467

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 66-66-3
AL @ NL: Over 71-59-7
Total: Over 137-125-10

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/2/17
Ariz 27-26-16……37-21–11……..64-47
Atl 25-34-9……23-35-7………..48-69
Cubs 30-30-7…….34-21-13………64-51
Reds 22-37-8……..26-36–7……….48-73
Colo 34-27-6…….35-28-4………..69-55
LA 31-23-13…….41-20-7……….72-43
Miami 28-32-8…….35-23-9………63-55
Milw 33-24-9…….34-27-9……….66-51
Mets 31-33-4……..25-36-6……….56-69
Philly 16-40-14……26-31-8……….42-71
Pitt 30-32-6…….26-29-12………57-61
St. Louis 28-30-8……35-24-9…………63-54
SD 20-39-8……..33-27–9……….53-66
SF 14-45-9……..28-30-11……….42-75
Wash 39-22-7……32-27-8………….71-49

Orioles 27-33-5……..30-33-7………57-66
Boston 30-31-10………30-33-2…….60-64
White Sox 21-37-10………25-37–4…….46-73
Cleveland 39-23-8……..31-24-8………70-47
Detroit 26-34-9…….27-31-9……..53-65
Astros 32-25-9……..42-24-5……..74-49
KC 25-31-9……..27-28-12…….52-59
Angels 25-33-8………29-27-13……..54-60
Twins 37-19-10………31-32-8…….67-50
NYY 28-36-6……….35-27-4…..…63-63
A’s 25-35-7……..28-30-11……..53-65
Seattle 26-35-9……..35-23-9………61-58
TB 35-25-10……..36-21-8……..71-46
Texas 32-25-11……..34-24-8……..66-49
Toronto 26-36-5……..27-31-10……..53-67

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/2/17)
Ariz 22-67……..25-67………..47
Atl 15-67……….18-66……….33
Cubs 18-67……..25-68………..43
Reds 25-67……..26-69………51
Colo 17-67……..24-67..……..41
LA 20-67……..24-67..……..44
Miami 29-68……..25-67………54
Milw 22-66……27-71…..…..49
Mets 30-68……..22-67……….52
Philly 16-70……..20-66……….36
Pitt 20-68……..21-68……….41
StL 14-67……..21-67………..35
SD 23-67……….21-68……….44
SF 15-69……….20-69……….35
Wash 25-68……..26-67……….51

Orioles 15-66……..22-71……….37
Boston 20-71……..14-65……….34
White Sox 21-68……17-66………..38
Clev 19-70……..21-65……….40
Detroit 16-68…….26-67………42
Astros 20-67……..27-69………47
KC 16-66……..13-69……….29
Angels 24-68……..20-70……….44
Twins 15-64……..18-70……….33
NYY 16-69……..18-66……….34
A’s 16-67……..26-69………42
Seattle 21-70…….22-68………43
TB 21-70……..23-67……….44
Texas 26-69……..29-66………55
Toronto 22-67……..19-71………41

[Udog]

MLB

Saturday, September 2

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Trend Report
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1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland

1:35 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Toronto's last 23 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto

1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

2:10 PM
NY METS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing NY Mets

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Kansas City

2:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games at home

2:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 14 games
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

2:20 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

3:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games
LA Angels are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

3:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona

4:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home

4:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Oakland

4:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
San Diego is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:38 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Boston


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


Double-Play Picks

Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins (-140, 9.5)

Let's hope the Minnesota Twins didn't blow their entire wad Saturday when they properly honored the first Saturday of college football season by putting up a football number, in a 17-0 victory against the visiting Royals.

The struggling Royals will run Ian Kennedy out to the mound on Sunday afternoon and he has been horrible for most of the season, but especially over his last six starts. An ERA of 9.57 and a WHIP of 2.013 is not what the Royals are looking for to avoid another two touchdown effort from the Twins today.

Veteran right-hander Ervin Santana will get the ball for the Twinkies and, despite a rough first half of the season, he has been throwing great over the last month. The Twins have won five of his last six starts and in those six outings he owns an ERA of 2.95 to go along with a WHIP of 1.109.

The Twins have won eight of their last nine home games and are averaging 8.44 runs per game during that span. It might be a tough task for Mr. Kennedy to hold down the young Twinkies today.

Pick: Twins -140

Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs (-235, 9.5)

The Cubs will look to complete a four-game sweep of the visiting Atlanta Braves today at Wrigley Field.

There are quite a few red hot, playoff bound teams across Major League Baseball at the moment, and the defending World Champions are right there alongside any of them. The Cubs have now won six games in a row and a very impressive nine in a row at home.

Not only have they been winning, but they been winning convincingly. During their current nine-game home winning streak they are averaging 7.33 runs per game as a team, and over their last six games (all wins) they have covered -1.5 each time - even though they tried their best to give away the runline in Saturday's messy 14-12 win.

Mike Montgomery will get the balls for the Cubs today. "Monty" may not be the most exciting pitching option on the board, but he has been sensational as a spot-starter for the Cubs this season. In Montgomery's last three starts, the Cubs are 3-0 and he owns an ERA of 0.95 to go along with a WHIP of .074.

Lefty prospect Max Fried will make his first major league start for the Braves and they aren't exactly giving him a cookie for his first opponent. Fried has made four relief appearances this season with mixed results. In only 6.2 innings of work at the big league level his ERA is 5.40 with a 1.94 WHIP and a .424 opponent's on base percentage.

The kid does throw a lot of ground balls, which is a good trait when pitching at Wrigley Field for the first time, but the Cubs hitters love pounding lefties with a batting average 20 points higher and an average of 5.56 runs per nine innings versus left-handed pitching this season.

Pick: Cubs -1.5 (-115)

Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season To Date: 133-121-13


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Alex Wood, Los Angeles Dodgers (14-1, 2.41 ERA, $993)

What more can we say about lefty Alex Wood's 2017 season that hasn't already been said?

A team win/loss record of 18-4, and ERA of 2.41, a WHIP of 1.01, an opponent's on base percentage of .261, and only 30 walks allowed in 22 total starts.

Wood and the Dodgers are -235 favorites on the road in San Diego today against Jhoulys Chacin and the Padres.

Slumping: Chris Tillman, Baltimore Orioles (1-7, 7.91 ERA, $-497)

Chris Tillman has had a terrible season for the Orioles, but his last four starts have produced some of the worst numbers we've seen over a four game span in quite some time (Bartolo...we're looking at you).

Although split by a pair of bullpen appearances, Tillman's last four starting assignments have produced an 0-2 win/loss record, a 12.18 ERA, and a WHIP of 2.117. Over his last two starts he has handed out 10 walks and has allowed four home runs in only 10.2 innings of work.

Tillman and the Orioles are -135 favorites at home against Brett Anderson and the Jays this afternoon.

Sunday's Top Trends

* The Cleveland Indians have won 10 in a row & are 14-2 in their last 16 road games. -200 today at Tigers.
* The Houston Astros are 12-3 in their last 15 vs. National League East. -250 today vs. Mets.
* The Colorado Rockies are 9-0 in German Marquez's last nine home starts. -115 today vs. D-Backs.
* Under is 7-0 in Chris Sale's last seven starts vs. American League East. Red Sox/Yankees Total: 7.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

Somewhat surprisingly, the only precipitation to worry about in the MLB forecast today is in San Diego where there is a 35 percent chance of rain this afternoon.

There are three games today that will feature double-digit hitter's winds:

Indians at Tigers (total: 9.5) - 12-14 mile per hour wind blowing out to left field.
Reds at Pirates (total: 9) - 12-14 mile per hour wind blowing out to left-center field.
Dodgers at Padres (total: 8) - 10-13 mile per hour wind blowing out to right-center field.

Ump Of The Day

Lance Barksdale is one of baseball's top homer umpires and he will be calling balls and strikes today in Miami where the Marlins will take on the Phillies. Home teams are 18-8 in Barksdale's 26 games behind the dish this season and a $100 wager on the hosts in each of those contests would net a $909 profit.

The host Marlins are -195 favorites today.