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**Udog** · 09-25-2017, 09:36 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

6 most popular picks for Week 3 in the Westgate Super Contest:

6) Dallas Cowboys, -3, 577

5) Seattle Seahawks, +3, 586- L

4) New Orleans Saints, +5.5, 653- W

3) Kansas City Chiefs, -3, 665- W

2) Denver Broncos, -3, 795- L

1) Oakland Raiders, -3, 924- L

Season record of top 6 picks: 5-12

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Armadillo: Monday's Den: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday…….

Lot of great finishes in the early NFL games Sunday; from 4:00-4:20, there were four games that came right down to the end………good drama.

14) Falcons 30, Lions 26— Detroit appeared to score go-ahead TD with 0:08 left, but he was ruled down a foot short and because of a (bad) rule, there is an automatic 10-second run-off when a replay reversal happens on a play where the clock would’ve kept running, which cost Detroit a chance to win the game on the last play. Very poor rule.

Matt Ryan threw three picks; Falcons are first team this season (1-17) to win when going -2 or worse in turnovers.

13) Eagles 27, Giants 24— Rookie kicker Elliott kicked a 61-yard FG to end a wild 4th quarter; Eagles led 14-0 after three quarters- Giants had gained 206 yards on 44 plays in the first three quarters, but then scored TD’s on first three drives of 4th quarter, gaining 166 yards on only 11 plays.

New York had 14-yard edge in field position; they’re only 2nd team this year to have a 10+-yard advantage in field position but lose (2-13). Giants ran ball 17 times for 49 yards.

12) Bears 23, Steelers 17 OT— Chicago drove 74 yards on four plays to win the game in OT, even though they blew a 17-7 halftime and lead threw for only 84 yards.

This was an odd game; Bears blocked a FG on last play of the first half, they were going to score a TD on the runback, but the selfish jerk with the ball stopped and posed on the 1-yard line and two Steelers stripped him of the ball, which wound up costing the Bears four points.

11) Patriots 36, Texans 33- -New England drove ball 75 yards on 8 plays, scoring GW TD with 0:23 left, saving a lot of people’s survivor pools from extinction.

Houston has to be really happy with rookie QB Watson; they averaged 8.3 yards/pass attempt, outgained Patriots 417-396, so the Texans have found themselves a quarterback.

10) Jaguars 44, Ravens 7— Wow. Jacksonville actually ran a fake punt when they led 37-0; would like to know the backstory there. Total no-show for Baltimore, which was +7 in turnover ratio in its two wins, but they were -3 in this game. Ravens averaged 1.8 yards/pass attempt.

9) Colts 31, Browns 28— Two rookie QB’s started on the road this week; their teams scored 33-28 points, even if both did lose. Kizer threw three picks; Browns were -2 in turnovers; Colts averaged 9.0 yards/pass attempt. Brissett had 200+ passing yards at halftime.

8) Jets 20, Dolphins 6— Jets beat Miami for the 6th straight time; Dolphins didn’t score until the very last play of the game, then missed the PAT, which didn’t matter. Miami was 1-12 on third down, ran ball only 15 times for 30 yards. Jets gained 9.3 yards/pass attempt.

7) Bills 26, Broncos 16— Buffalo had a 16-yard edge in field position; three of their 11 drives started in Denver territory, but they scored only 6 points on those drives. Denver had only one TD on three red zone drives. Impressive win for the Bills. Underdogs were 11-3 vs spread in the games Sunday, and the Falcons (-3) were damn fortunate to cover their game.

6) Saints 34, Panthers 13— Carolina didn’t allow a TD in its first two games, gave up 34 points here. Panthers have scored only three TD’s on 28 drives this season; Newton threw three picks in this game, averaged only 4.2 yards/pass attempt. New Orleans started three drives in Carolina territory, won field position by 13 yards.

5) Vikings 34, Buccaneers 17— Backup QB Case Keenum was 25-33/369 yards, as Vikings beat a flu-ravaged Bucs’ squad. Tampa Bay ran ball only nine times for 26 yards- they had only six 3rd down plays the whole game (1-6), as Winston threw three INTs (-3). 20 of 30 NFL teams went over their individual over/unders this week; offenses are starting to catch up with defenses.

4) Titans 33, Seahawks 27— Tennessee ran 10 plays in the third quarter for 204 yards and three TD’s, breaking open a 9-7 halftime lead. Seattle is 2-5-1 in its last eight regular season road games; Titans ran ball for 195 yards. This was 7th NFL game this year with no turnovers in it; the underdog won four of those seven games.

3) Chiefs 24, Chargers 10— KC’s first two TD drives were 43-34 yards; Rivers threw three picks. Chiefs led 17-10 at the half, then second half was scoreless until Hunt’s 69-yard TD run ended things with 1:49 left. Bolts could just as easily be 3-0, but they scored 10 points in three red zone drives. Last two weeks it was the kicker’s fault; their QB failed them here.

2) Packers 27, Bengals 24 OT— Hard to believe, but Aaron Rodgers is now 1-7 in his career in OT games; that is your Stat of the Day. Bengals led this game 21-7 after a pick-6, second week in row Packers gave up a defensive TD. Green Bay tied game with 0:17 left in regulation. Bengals left it all on the field here, but now they’re 0-3.

1) Redskins 27, Raiders 10- Ugly performance by Oakland: 7 first downs, 0-11 on third down, only one play longer than 11 yards the whole game- they ran ball 13 times for 32 yards, as the Redskins led 14-0 at the half and jogged to an easy win.

**Udog** · 09-25-2017, 10:18 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, September 25

Atlanta @ NY Mets

Game 901-902
September 25, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Sims) 11.741
NY Mets
(Flexen) 14.183
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-105); Over

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
September 25, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Cole) 15.350
Philadelphia
(Nola) 12.124
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+110); Over

Atlanta @ NY Mets

Game 905-906
September 25, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fried) 14.266
NY Mets
(Lugo) 12.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+110); Over

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 907-908
September 25, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 14.199
St. Louis
(Weaver) 17.287
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-120); Over

Miami @ Colorado

Game 909-910
September 25, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Despaigne) 13.104
Colorado
(Chtwood) 15.630
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-165
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-165); Under

San Francisco @ Arizona

Game 911-912
September 25, 2017 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cueto) 14.960
Arizona
(Godley) 13.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
N/A

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
September 25, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Wood) 15.012
LA Dodgers
(Darvish) 12.236
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-270
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+230); Over

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 25, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 15.136
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-170); Over

Toronto @ Boston

Game 917-918
September 25, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Andrson) 18.388
Boston
(Pmeranz) 15.493
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-210
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+185); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 919-920
September 25, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 15.438
Texas
(Cashner) 16.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Under

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
September 25, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Nolasco) 16.713
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 14.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-150
10
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-150); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 923-924
September 25, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 14.425
Oakland
(Gossett) 17.296
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Under

**Udog** · 09-25-2017, 10:23 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, September 25

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ATLANTA (70 - 84) at NY METS (66 - 89) - 4:10 PM
LUCAS SIMS (R) vs. CHRIS FLEXEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 33-17 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 138-177 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 41-35 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 33-40 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 27-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-76 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 49-53 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-60 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-48 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 66-89 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 34-43 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 127-145 (-59.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 13-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 53-66 (-21.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 37-53 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 38-43 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-6 (+1.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

LUCAS SIMS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS FLEXEN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (94 - 61) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 94) - 7:05 PM
A.J. COLE (R) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-35 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 436-435 (+51.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 25-15 (+10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
WASHINGTON is 49-29 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 82-72 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 67-33 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-23 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-16 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-19 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-94 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-64 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-73 (-25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-6 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

A.J. COLE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLE is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

AARON NOLA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NOLA is 1-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.396.
His team's record is 2-7 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (70 - 84) at NY METS (66 - 89) - 7:10 PM
MAX FRIED (L) vs. SETH LUGO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 33-17 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
LUGO is 15-9 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LUGO is 11-4 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LUGO is 11-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 138-177 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 41-35 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 33-40 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 27-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-76 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 49-53 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 55-60 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 66-89 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 34-43 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 127-145 (-59.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 13-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 38-43 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-6 (+1.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MAX FRIED vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

SETH LUGO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LUGO is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (87 - 68) at ST LOUIS (81 - 74) - 8:15 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. LUKE WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-68 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 66-54 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-39 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 28-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 474-331 (+63.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 257-161 (+70.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LESTER is 31-9 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 81-74 (-5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-75 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 32-37 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-54 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 11-4 (+6.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

JON LESTER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LESTER is 6-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 0.994.
His team's record is 9-7 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-11. (-8.7 units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WEAVER is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MIAMI (73 - 82) at COLORADO (84 - 72) - 8:40 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 84-72 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 75-77 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 39-44 (-17.7 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.
CHATWOOD is 6-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 13-19 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. COLORADO since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.32 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. MIAMI since 1997
CHATWOOD is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 14.29 and a WHIP of 2.998.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (61 - 95) at ARIZONA (90 - 66) - 9:40 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 10-6 (+4.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CUETO is 10-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 11-3 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.3 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GODLEY is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (70 - 86) at LA DODGERS (99 - 57) - 10:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 41-11 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 70-86 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 39-43 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-38 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-56 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 51-61 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 83-97 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-47 (+17.8 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 195-134 (-4.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 8-16 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-10 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-34 (-22.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 137-103 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DARVISH is 13-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 5-10 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 4-9 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 7-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-10 (+1.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WOOD is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

YU DARVISH vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DARVISH is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.29 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (76 - 79) at NY YANKEES (86 - 69) - 1:05 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SABATHIA is 17-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 9-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 76-79 (+2.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 49-43 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-35 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JUNIS is 10-4 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
JUNIS is 9-3 (+6.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+1.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

C.C. SABATHIA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SABATHIA is 20-11 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 24-14 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 24-14. (+8.8 units)

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TORONTO (73 - 83) at BOSTON (91 - 64) - 7:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 73-83 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 33-42 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 43-56 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 15-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 28-45 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 29-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANDERSON is 57-71 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 15-22 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 34-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
POMERANZ is 21-9 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 13-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 17-4 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 687-616 (-81.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 370-292 (-46.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 54-57 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 561-427 (-64.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
POMERANZ is 20-31 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-4 (+8.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
ANDERSON is 5-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
POMERANZ is 3-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.602.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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HOUSTON (95 - 60) at TEXAS (76 - 79) - 8:05 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 22-23 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 76-79 (+1.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 45-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 92-65 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-66 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-103 (+28.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-113 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 116-107 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-28 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 17-11 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 95-60 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
HOUSTON is 47-27 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 33-19 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 76-37 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MCHUGH is 16-3 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-9 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. TEXAS since 1997
MCHUGH is 4-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.642.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.1 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CASHNER is 1-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (77 - 78) at CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 92) - 8:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 14-25 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NOLASCO is 10-21 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-41 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-15 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-78 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 544-518 (+49.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 59-55 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NOLASCO is 82-79 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 64-51 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 40-33 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SHIELDS is 7-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 11-4 (+7.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.5 units)

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SEATTLE (75 - 81) at OAKLAND (72 - 83) - 10:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. DANIEL GOSSETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 75-81 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 34-46 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 45-33 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-34 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 39-24 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 12-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HERNANDEZ is 9-1 (+8.4 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)
OAKLAND is 39-56 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 10-6 (+2.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 24-9 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 31-14 (+12.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-24. (-5.8 units)

DANIEL GOSSETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GOSSETT is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.375.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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**Udog** · 09-25-2017, 10:26 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, September 25

National League
Braves @ Mets
Sims is 0-2, 7.54 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Braves are 1-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5

Fried is 1-0, 5.19 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Braves won his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Flexen is 1-3, 8.55 in his last four starts (over 4-3-1). Mets are 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5

Lugo is 1-2, 6.16 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Mets are 3-2 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-4

Atlanta won three of its last four games; under is 8-2 in their last nine games. Braves are 1-6 in last seven road series openers. Mets are 3-10 in their last 13 games; under is 4-2 in their last six home games. NY is 13-7 in last 20 home series openers.

Nationals @ Phillies
Gonzalez is 7-2, 2.51 in his last nine starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five. Washington is 10-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-8-5

Nola is 2-0, 2.79 in his last three starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Phillies are 9-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-7-6

Washington won five of last seven games; under is 9-3-2 in their last 14 games. Nationals are 17-9 in road series openers. Phillies lost three of their last four games; under is 7-1-2 in their last ten. Philly is 7-5 in last 12 home series openers.

Cubs @ Cardinals
Lester is 3-1, 5.91 in his last four starts; Cubs scored 40 runs in the four games- over is 7-1 in his last eight starts. Cubs are 7-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-11-6

Weaver is 7-0, 1.90 in his last seven starts (over 4-4). Cardinals are 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-1-1

Cubs won 10 of last 12 games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Chicago is 11-4 in last 15 road series openers. St Louis won five of last six home games; under is 6-1 in their last seven. Cardinals are 10-5 in last 15 home series openers.

Marlins @ Rockies
Despaigne is 0-3, 6.03 in six starts this year (under 4-2). Miami is 0-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 0-3-3

Chatwood is 2-1, 1.83 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six starts. Colorado is 4-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-12-1

Marlins won five of last eight games; 10 of their last 11 road games went over. Miami is 2-7 in last nine road series openers. Colorado lost five of its last seven games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Rockies are 18-6 in home series openers.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Cueto is 1-1, 5.29 in his last six starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Giants are 7-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-9-4

Godley is 3-1, 3.38 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Arizona is 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-4

Giants won four of their last six games; under is 9-1 in their last ten games. SF is 2-7 in last nine road series openers. Arizona lost four of last seven games; under is 5-4 in their last nine games. Snakes are 18-7 in home series openers. Diamondbacks clinched a playoff spot yesterday.

Padres @ Dodgers
Wood is 1-2, 15.68 in his last three starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine starts. San Diego is 0-4 in his road starts, outscored 42-15— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-5-1

Darvish is 1-0, 0.73 in his last two starts (over 4-3-1). LA is 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-3-1

San Diego won five of its last seven games (under 8-3). Padres are 8-16 in road series openers. Dodgers are 8-16 in their last 24 games; under is 8-1-3 in their last 12. LA is 17-8 in home series openers.

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American League
Royals @ New York
Junis is 5-0, 2.79 in his last eight starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven. KC is 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-2

Sabathia is 3-0, 3.12 in his last six starts; under is 15-4 in his last 19. New York is 8-3 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-1

Royals are 4-7 in their last 11 games; under is 8-4 in their last 12. KC is 6-9 in last 15 road series openers. New York won eight of last 11 games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven. NY is 10-3 in last 13 home series openers.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Anderson is 1-2, 6.17 in five starts this year (under 3-2). Toronto is 0-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2-2

Pomeranz is 2-0, 1.47 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Red Sox are 11-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-11-2

Toronto lost four of last six road games; under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games. Blue Jays are 2-6 in last eight road series openers. Boston won nine of last ten games; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Red Sox are 13-5 in last 18 home series openers.

Astros @ Rangers
McHugh is 4-0, 2.19 in his last five starts; under is 8-1 in his last nine. Houston is 2-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-3-1

Cashner is 3-1, 3.45 in his last five starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Texas lost his last four home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-7-3

Houston won eight of its last ten games; under is 6-1 in their last seven. Astros are 17-7 in road series openers. Texas lost its last three games; under is 7-1 in their last eight. Rangers won their last six home series openers.

Angels @ White Sox
Nolasco is 0-2, 4.65 in his last six starts; over is 7-4-1 in his last 12. Angels are 5-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-17-5

Shields is 2-3, 4.80 in his last five starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine. White Sox are 5-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-11-3

Angels lost six of their last seven games; six of their last seven road games stayed under. Halos are 3-8 in last 11 road series openers. Chicago won three of last four games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games. White Sox are 6-3 in last nine home series openers.

Mariners @ A’s
Hernandez is 0-2, 5.76 in his last five starts; overs 3-1 in his last four. Seattle is 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-7-1

Gossett is 1-3, 5.47 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. A’s are 2-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-9-1

Seattle lost eight of its last nine games; under is 14-5 in their last 19. Mariners are 10-5 in last 15 road series openers. Oakland is 14-3 in its last 17 games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 home games. A’s are 11-14 in home series openers.

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Interleague

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Atl-NY: Sims 2-6 Fried 2-0; Lugo 8-8 Flexen 4-4
Wsh-Phil: Gonzalez 18-12; Nola 13-13
Chi-StL: Lester 17-13; Weaver 7-1
Mia-Colo: Despaigne 2-4; Chatwood 10-14
SF-Az: Cueto 12-11; Godley 14-10
SD-LA: Wood 5-5; Darvish 4-4

American League
KC-NY: Junis 10-4; Sabathia 17-8
Tor-Bos: Anderson 1-4; Pomeranz 21-9
Hst-Tex: McHugh 5-5; Cashner 13-13
LA-Chi: Nolasco 10-21; Shields 8-12
Sea-A’s: Hernandez 8-7; Gossett 6-10

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Atl-NY: Sims 3-8 Fried 1-2; Lugo 4-16 Flexen 5-8
Wsh-Phil: Gonzalez 11-30; Nola 6-26
Chi-StL: Lester 11-30; Weaver 1-8
Mia-Colo: Despaigne 2-6; Chatwood 6-24
SF-Az: Cueto 6-23; Godley 5-24
SD-LA: Wood 5-10; Darvish 4-8

American League
KC-NY: Junis 7-5-2; Sabathia 7-25
Tor-Bos: Anderson 2-5; Pomeranz 8-30
Hst-Tex: McHugh 2-10; Cashner 6-26
LA-Chi: Nolasco 12-31; Shields 6-20
Sea-A’s: Hernandez 7-15; Gossett 2-16

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Umpires
National League
American League
Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 73-72 NL, favorites +$416
Total: 156-130 AL, favorites +$136

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-64-8
Total: Over 145-132-12

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/19/17
Ariz 28-26-20……43-25–12……..71-51
Atl 27-35-10……26-42-8………..53-77
Cubs 33-31-8…….39-25-14………..72-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-37-9…………53-80
Colo 38-31-7………40-29-5………..78-60
LA 38-24-13…….41-25-9…………79-49
Miami 32-36-10…….36-26-11………68-62
Milw 37-27-10…….38-29-10……….74-56
Mets 33-39-5……..30-37-7………….63-76
Philly 19-43-16……30-36-9………..49-79
Pitt 31-37-9…….28-33-13………..60-70
St. Louis 32-34-9……..39-25-10………..71-59
SD 21-46-8……..38-29–9…………59-75
SF 16-49-9……..30-33-13……….46-81
Wash 43-23-7……34-33-10………….77-56

Orioles 29-39-5……..31-39-8………..60-78
Boston 31-35-11………34-37-3……….65-72
White Sox 25-40-11………29-42–4…….54-82
Cleveland 45-23-8……..39-24-10……..84-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….30-36-11……..57-74
Astros 37-28-11……..47-24-5………84-52
KC 26-35-13……..30-31-13…….56-66
Angels 26-39-8………31-31-14……..57-70
Twins 38-24-13………38-33-8……..76-57
NYY 34-38-7……….40-28-5…..…74-66
A’s 29-39-10……..32-32-12……..61-71
Seattle 29-39-9……..39-25-11………68-64
TB 36-29-11……..40-24-9……..76-53
Texas 35-27-12……..38-28-9……..73-55
Toronto 30-40-5……..30-33-12……..60-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/19/17)
Ariz 24-76……..27-74………..51
Atl 17-71……….19-79………36
Cubs 20-72……..26-78………..46
Reds 30-76……..27-76……….57
Colo 20-76……..25-74..……..45
LA 23-76……..26-74..…….49
Miami 32-78……..27-73……….59
Milw 24-74……29-78…..…..53
Mets 34-75……..26-75……….60
Philly 17-78……..24-74……….41
Pitt 22-77……..22-75……….44
StL 16-76……..23-73………..39
SD 23-75……….26-75……….49
SF 17-75……….22-77……….39
Wash 26-73……..30-77……….56

Orioles 17-76……..25-77……….42
Boston 21-77……..18-74……….39
White Sox 24-76……20-75……….44
Clev 22-77……..26-75………48
Detroit 18-74…….27-77………45
Astros 21-77……..29-74………50
KC 18-75……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..22-77……….49
Twins 17-73……..20-77……….37
NYY 19-78……..21-73……….40
A’s 20-76……..27-76………47
Seattle 21-77…….25-77……….46
TB 22-74……..26-77………48
Texas 29-76……..30-74………59
Toronto 26-76……..21-78………47

**Udog** · 09-25-2017, 10:28 AM

MLB

Monday, September 25

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. NY YANKEES
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Kansas City
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Kansas City

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

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing at home against Washington

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto's last 17 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:40 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing NY Mets
Atlanta9-2-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,at home
NY Mets5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games at home

8:40 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 15 games at home
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

9:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 13 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oakland's last 11 games

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 7-16 SU in their last 23 games
LA Dodgers are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games at home

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**Udog** · 09-25-2017, 12:47 PM

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

There are 12 games on the MLB schedule today, including Yu Darvish and the Dodgers who are still trying to get their season turned back around in time for the playoffs. Get analysis on all of today's games as well as tips on weather, umpires, and other betting trends with our daily MLB Line Drive.

Double-Play Picks

Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies (-135, 8.5)

The Nationals and Phillies open a three-game series this evening in Philadelphia. It's a very rare occasion when the Phillies are favored over their division rivals from Washington, D.C. - and even more rare is when we actually pick them to win as favorites over the Nats.

Aaron Nola is the ace of the young Phillies' pitching staff and brings with him a very impressive 9-4 win/loss record at home this season (keep in mind, this is the Phillies) with an also very impressive 2.98 ERA and 1.03 WHIP at Citizens Bank Park. Over his last three starts Nola is 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA, and in his only home start against the Nats this season he worked six innings and allowed three runs in an eventual 17-3 win by the Phils.

A.J. Cole will get the road start for the Nationals. Washington has lost five of his last six starts and he has spent some time in the bullpen during that span, which also did not go very well. As we reach the end of a long season these young arms will begin to tire, and over his last two appearances Cole owns an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 2.00.

This is a tough time of year to handicap baseball games, your best strategy is to take the starting pitcher you feel most comfortable backing. Today that is Aaron Nola.

Pick: Phillies -135

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (-265, 8)

The Padres hit the road to end their 2017 season with the first stop being Los Angeles where they will take on the Dodgers for three games.

The Dodgers' big trade deadline acquisition, Yu Darvish, will makes his ninth start as both he and the club try to right the ship after a very dicey fourth quarter of the season. For Darvish's part, he really seemed to put things together on the team's recent road trip where he made a pair of starts and pitched to a 0.00 ERA and a 0.6487 WHIP over 12.1 innings of work.

The Dodgers still aren't scoring a lot of runs, averaging only 3.00 runs per game over their last nine. This is great news for Padres lefty Travis Wood, who is listed as our Slumping Starter today but is coming off a solid outing against the Diamondbacks where he allowed only three hits over six innings.

Call it a hunch. The Dodgers (1.15) and Padres (1.25) rank No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in National League bullpen WHIP, so if this becomes a bullpen battle we should see plenty of zeros hitting the board.

Pick: Under 8

Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
Season To Date: 156-140-15

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Luke Weaver, St. Louis Cardinals (7-1, 2.05 ERA, $604)

Luke Weaver is going to be part of the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff for a long time and that must make Cards fans very happy. The 24-year old is having a breakout season sporting a 7-1 record (9-2 team win/loss) with a 2.05 ERA and has won six straight trips to the mound.

During this six-start stretch, he has thrown 36.1 innings allowing six runs (1.49 ERA), has a WHIP of 0.9083, struck out 49 and only walked four.

Weaver looks to extend his personal winning streak when the Cubbies visit today and the Cardinals are available at -123.

Slumping: Travis Wood, San Diego Padres (4-6, 6.55 ERA, $162)

Not a lot to be excited about at the end of September for the San Diego Padres, the season can’t end quickly enough. Travis Wood might not have already packed his bags for the off-season but I suspect he’s mentally checked out.

The Padres left-hander is 1-2 in his last three starts with a whopping 14.81 ERA and a 2.23 WHIP. Throwing a total of 10.1 innings and allowing 7 home runs.

Wood and the Padres take the field (in body) as +236 road pups against Yu Darvish and the Dodgers.

Monday's Top Trends

* Braves are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in New York. -111 @ Mets.

* Over is 12-2 in Aaron Nola’s last 14 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. WAS/PHI Total: 8.5

* Under is 8-1 in Collin McHugh’s last 9 starts overall. HOU/TEX Total: 10.5

* Angels are 0-7 in Ricky Nolasco’s last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. -151 @ White Sox.

* Athletics are 8-0 in their last 8 home games. +101 vs. Mariners.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

According to the forecast, there shouldn’t be any precipitation that will interrupt any of today's games on the MLB schedule.

It should be a pretty calm day in the wind department as well, with the only wind getting into double digits is at Oakland Coliseum, where 8-10 mile per hour winds will be blowing out to right center field. The Athletics are hosting the Seattle Mariners tonight and the total is currently at 9.5.

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