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**Udog** · 09-27-2017, 07:19 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

— Women can’t drive in Saudi Arabia? Insurance must be so much cheaper there.

— Ender Inciarte got his 200th hit last nite, the first Atlanta Brave since Marquis Grissom in 1996 to reach that milestone.

— Pirates 10, Orioles 1— Andrew McCutchen was 4-4 with 8 RBI.

— Rockies 6, Marlins 0— Everything stays the same in NL Wild Card race.

— In last 22 years, only 5 times has team with best record won the World Series.

— Eagles’ QB Carson Wentz said he’d give Jake Elliott his game check if he hit 61-yard FG to win Sunday’s game. Wentz’ game check is $97,798; Elliott made the kick.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: College hoop makes news, for the wrong reasons

13) What a year this has been.

If you read this site a lot, you know I love college basketball; this week, four assistant coaches at big schools (Arizona, Auburn, Oklahoma St, USC) were arrested by the FBI in connection with a federal corruption investigation, and that might only be the tip of the iceberg in a three-year FBI investigation that focused on coaches being paid tons of cash to steer NBA-bound players toward sports agents, financial advisers and apparel companies.

The scumweasel shit has hit the freakin’ fan. Oy.

12) This isn’t an NCAA thing, where the NCAA gets so mad at Kentucky that they put Western Kentucky on probation (to borrow an old Jerry Tarkanian line). This is serious.

This is the F. Bleepin’ I. As in unlimited resources to uncover whatever hideousness lies beneath the surface of the investigation. You can lie to the NCAA, but lying JUST ONCE to the FBI is a freakin’ felony, so the truth is going to come out and a lot of it will be ugly.

11) This is nothing new; what is new is the FBI being in charge of the investigation.

Spike Lee’s 1998 movie He Got Game showed a lot of this stuff; Nick Nolte was in Blue Chips in 1994, which touched on a veteran coach cheating to get better players.

This is nothing new except for the arrests and all that.

10) Six non-coaches were also arrested, including Jim Gatto, director of global sports marketing at Adidas, who helped funnel money to players’ families.

As Alfre Woodard’s character (mother of a big recruit) said to Nick Nolte in Blue Chips, “They may be the rules, but they’re not my rules.”

Recruits families have had their hands out for decades. What happens next? Stay tuned.

9) Of course, this all happens the day after my Blue Ribbon Yearbook shows up on my IPad; lot of it is going to be irrelevant, starting with the rumor than Rick Pitino may be gone at Louisville as early as Wednesday morning. Who knows what other schools will wind up getting torched by the scope of this investigation— the report was 100 pages long.

Part of the investigation centers on a players’ family asking for/getting $100K for their son to sign with the Cardinals.

8) From CBSSports.com:

“Andy Miller, a prominent agent with the company who represents Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Myles Turner, Austin Rivers and many others, reportedly had his computer confiscated by the FBI.”

Christian Dawkins was fired by Miller’s agency in May; he is connected to many of the coaches who were arrested.

7) How did all this start? More from CBSSports:

“A financial advisor (now revealed as Martin Blazer, per multiple reports), who was charged in 2016 by the SEC with fraud, became cooperating witness after those charges were filed. The witness informed the FBI, as means of cooperation, that he could bring light to fraud and corruption in the world of college recruiting because said witness had been party to it in the past.”

In other words, if you’re a writer for the Showtime series Billions, you sit back with your feet up, hit copy/paste a few dozen times, change some names and you have a whole story arc for your show already finished. Real life is stranger than fiction.

6) Wonder how many college coaches had IT guys scrubbing their hard drives Tuesday. That goes for agents, investment weasels and I guess people who work for sneaker companies.

5) I watch a lot of late night TV: CSI, Law and Order, Billions, Ray Donovan. Once someone gets charged with a crime, he amazingly becomes much more willing to rat out others who might get his sentence lessened. Funny how that works.

Will be interesting to see how much farther this will go.

4) Some good news: Dallas Mavericks lent JJ Barea their team plane Monday so he could deliver supplies to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico. Barea is bringing his mother/grandmother back to this country. Good for Mark Cuban for doing that.

3) Random question; If Gregg Popovich ran for President in 2020, wouldn’t he win? He went to the Air Force Academy, he is a respected leader and a no-nonsense guy. I’d vote for him.

2) It was 89 degrees in beautiful upstate New York Tuesday; today it will once again approach 90, then things will go back to normal and it will get cool, as September ends.

2017 is going to go down as a year with a lot of news, but not a lot of it good news.

1) Carolina Panthers’ owner Jerry Richardson is a different guy; he fired his kids, he’s had a heart transplant, and now, he is the only NFL owner who isn’t supporting his players coming out and speaking about recent political events. The players aren’t happy; apparently there was a meeting in Charlotte about all this Tuesday.

Panthers have a minority QB and a minority coach who is the son of a military veteran; this will be worth watching. Things far less important than this have fractured teams.

**Udog** · 09-27-2017, 07:22 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, September 27

Minnesota @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
September 27, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Mejia) 15.747
Cleveland
(Salazar) 19.072
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
N/A

Miami @ Colorado

Game 901-902
September 27, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Conley) 14.114
Colorado
(Gray) 15.620
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-185
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-185); Over

San Francisco @ Arizona

Game 903-904
September 27, 2017 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 13.925
Arizona
(Shipley) 15.163
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
N/A

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 905-906
September 27, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 13.392
Philadelphia
(Leiter) 14.281
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+145); Under

Atlanta @ NY Mets

Game 907-908
September 27, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 13.475
NY Mets
(Gsellman) 12.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-110); Under

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
September 27, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.343
Milwaukee
(Woodruff) 14.958
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-165); Under

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
September 27, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 14.521
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
N/A

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
September 27, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 15.052
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 14.196
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
N/A

Houston @ Texas

Game 915-916
September 27, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Verlnder) 14.260
Texas
(Mrtinez) 15.330
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
10
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+170); Over

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 917-918
September 27, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Ramirez) 16.228
Oakland
(Grveman) 15.494
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-105); Over

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 919-920
September 27, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 17.688
NY Yankees
(Severino) 15.704
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-270
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+230); Over

Toronto @ Boston

Game 923-924
September 27, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.469
Boston
(Porcello) 18.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-165); Over

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 925-926
September 27, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 15.998
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 14.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 927-928
September 27, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 13.332
Kansas City
(Hammel) 15.249
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-170
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-170); Under

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh

Game 929-930
September 27, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Ynoa) 16.272
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 14.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+100); Under

**Udog** · 09-27-2017, 07:25 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, September 27

National League
Braves @ Mets
Newcomb is 2-0, 3.37 in his last two starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Atlanta is 2-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-11

Gsellman is 1-1, 6.19 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Mets are 6-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-11-2

Atlanta won four of its last seven games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 games. Mets are 5-11 in their last 16 games; under is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

Nationals @ Phillies
Roark is 2-2, 3.38 in his last five starts; under is 9-1 in his last 10 starts. Nationals are 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-2

Leiter is 1-3, 7.39 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Phillies are 1-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-6

Washington won six of last nine games; under is 10-4-2 in their last 16 games. Phillies lost four of their last six games; under is 9-1-2 in their last 12.

Reds @ Brewers
Bailey is 1-3, 4.88 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1). Reds are 4-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-10-1

Woodruff is 1-1, 4.71 in his last five starts (under 5-1-1). Brewers are 1-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-2-2

Reds lost their last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Milwaukee lost three of last five games (under 3-1-1). Brewers are 1.5 games out in the Wild Card race.

Cubs @ Cardinals
Lackey is 1-1, 2.78 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-2 in his last nine. Chicago is 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-17-3

Wacha is 3-1, 2.93 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Cardinals are 8-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-11-5

Cubs won 11 of last 14 games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten. St Louis won six of last eight home games; under is 6-3 in their last nine.

Marlins @ Rockies
Conley is 1-1, 8.44 in his last four starts; over is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Miami is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-6-3

Gray is 3-0, 1.50 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Colorado is 5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-2

Marlins won six of last ten games; 10 of their last 13 road games went over. Colorado lost six of its last nine games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 games. Rockies have 1.5-game lead in race for the last Wild Card spot.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Samardzija is 0-3, 6.50 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Giants are 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-16-7

Shipley is 0-1, 8.00 in his last two starts (over 1-1), last of which was June 4. This is his first home start of the year. Arizona’s first 5-inning record with him: 0-1-1

Giants won five of their last eight games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Arizona lost five of last nine games; over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Padres @ Dodgers
Richard is 2-1, 1.86 in his last three starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. San Diego is 4-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-15-2

Hill is 2-0, 1.64 in his last two starts (under 13-10-1). Dodgers are 7-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-4

San Diego lost its last three games (under 8-5). Dodgers are 5-1 in their last six games; under is 8-3-3 in their last 14.

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American League
Rays @ New York
Andriese is 0-3, 9.35 in his last four starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Tampa Bay is 1-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5

Severino is 4-1, 2.68 in his last seven starts; over is 10-1 in his last 11. New York is 10-5 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 17-10-3

Tampa Bay is 4-7 in its last 11 games; three of their last four games went over. New York won 10 of last 13 games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine.

Twins @ Indians
Mejia is 0-2, 6.75 in his last four starts; under is 7-4-1 in his last 11. Minnesota is 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-6-4

Salazar is 1-1, 12.38 in his last three starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Cleveland is 2-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-3

Twins won their last five games; over is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Cleveland is 29-3 in its last 32 games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 home games.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Estrada is 5-0, 3.32 in his last six starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Toronto is 7-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-15-3

Porcello is 1-2, 5.82 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Boston is 7-11 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-19-3

Toronto won four of its last five games; over is 3-0 in their last three games. Boston won nine of last 12 games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Astros @ Rangers
Verlander is 4-0, 0.64 in four starts for Houston (under 4-0). Astros won both his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-0-2

Martinez is 0-4, 6.89 in his last six starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Texas is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-10-3

Houston won 10 of its last 12 games; under is 6-3 in their last nine. Texas lost its last five games; under is 7-3 in their last ten.

Angels @ White Sox
Richards is 0-2, 1.88 in five starts this year (under 4-1); Angels scored 2 runs in his last three starts. Halos are 2-1 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3-1

Lopez is 3-0, 6.05 in his last three starts (over 3-0); Chicago scored 28 runs in the three games. White Sox are 2-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-3

Angels lost seven of their last nine games; seven of their last nine road games stayed under. Chicago won four of last six games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Tigers @ Royals
Zimmerman is 1-4, 9.25 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Detroit is 4-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-16

Hammel is 0-3, 13.50 in his last three starts; over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. Royals are 4-11 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-15-7

Detroit lost its last eight games; over is 8-3-1 in their last 12. Royals are 5-8 in their last 13 games; under is 9-5 in their last 14.

Mariners @ A’s
Ramirez is 0-2, 3.82 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Seattle is 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-5

Graveman is 2-0, 1.20 in his last three starts; over is 6-4 in his last ten. Oakland is 8-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-6

Seattle lost eight of its last 11 games, but won last two; under is 14-7 in their last 21. Oakland is 14-5 in its last 18 games, but lost last two; over is 10-4 in their last 14 home games.

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Interleague

Orioles @ Pirates
Ynoa is 1-2, 3.71 in three starts this year (under 2-1). Orioles lost both his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2

Kuhl is 1-3, 3.67 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Pirates are 8-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-4

Orioles lost eight of last 11 games; over is 9-3 in their last 12. Pittsburgh won four of last five games; under is 16-6 in their last 22 games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Wsh-Phil: Roark 17-11; Leiter 4-6
Atl-NY: Newcomb 7-11; Gsellman 10-11
Cin-Mil: Bailey 6-11; Woodruff 3-4
Chi-StL: Lackey 18-10; Wacha 15-14
Mia-Colo: Conley 9-10; Gray 12-7
SF-Az: Samardzija 13-18; Shipley 0-2
SD-LA: Richard 13-18; Hill 14-10

American League
TB-NY: Andriese 6-10; Severino 19-11
Min-Clev: Mejia 9-11; Salazar 9-9
Tor-Bos: Estrada 16-16; Porcello 15-17
Hst-Tex: Verlander 4-0; Martinez 7-10
LA-Chi: Richards 2-3; Lopez 4-3
Det-KC: Zimmerman 10-18; Hammel 10-21
Sea-A’s: Ramirez 4-6; Graveman 8-10

Interleague
Balt-Pitt: Ynoa 1-2; Kuhl 11-19

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Wsh-Phil: Roark 11-28; Leiter 6-10
Atl-NY: Newcomb 5-18; Gsellman 9-21
Cin-Mil: Bailey 9-17; Woodruff 1-7
Chi-StL: Lackey 16-28; Wacha 4-29
Mia-Colo: Conley 8-19; Gray 4-19
SF-Az: Samardzija 12-31; Shipley 0-2
SD-LA: Richard 9-31; Hill 8-24

American League
TB-NY: Andriese 10-16; Severino 6-30
Min-Clev: Mejia 6-20; Salazar 8-18
Tor-Bos: Estrada 11-32; Porcello 10-32
Hst-Tex: Verlander 0-4; Martinez 4-17
LA-Chi: Richards 1-5; Lopez 1-7
Det-KC: Zimmerman 10-28; Hammel 6-27
Sea-A’s: Ramirez 3-10; Graveman 8-18

Interleague
Balt-Pitt: Ynoa 1-3; Kuhl 6-30

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Umpires
National League
Wsh-Phil: Three of last four Randazzo games stayed under.
Atl-NY: Four of last five May games stayed under.
Cin-Mil: Last six Dreckman games stayed under total.
Chi-StL: Three of last four LBarrett games went over.
Mia-Colo: Four of last five Porter games went over.
SF-Az: Underdogs are 13-3 in last 16 Blaser games.
SD-LA: Five of last seven Little games stayed under.

American League
TB-NY: Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Estabrook games.
Min-Clev: Three of last four Danley games went over.
Tor-Bos: Five of last seven Vanover games went over.
Hst-Tex: Underdogs won five of last seven Guccione games.
LA-Chi: Underdogs won four of last six Foster games.
Det-KC: Under is 8-3 in last eleven Reyburn games.
Sea-A’s: Underdogs are 7-7 in last 14 Woodring games.

Interleague
Balt-Pitt: Under is 9-2 in last 11 Segal games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 74-72 NL, favorites +$296
Total: 156-131 AL, favorites +$16

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 75-64-8
Total: Over 146-132-12

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** · 09-27-2017, 07:29 AM

MLB

Wednesday, September 27

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Trend Report
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2:08 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home
Texas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

3:10 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Miami is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Oakland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

3:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 15 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Baltimore is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

7:08 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto's last 19 games when playing on the road against Boston
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Toronto

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing Atlanta

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games at home

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
LA Angels are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
LA Angels are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels

8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games at home

8:15 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Detroit's last 22 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Kansas City's last 22 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Detroit

10:08 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego

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**Udog** · 09-27-2017, 08:43 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, September 27

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MIAMI (74 - 83) at COLORADO (85 - 73) - 3:10 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 52-104 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
COLORADO is 85-73 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 34-22 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 26-19 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 62-63 (+0.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 75-60 (-43.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 76-78 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-45 (-18.3 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
MIAMI is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
CONLEY is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JON GRAY vs. MIAMI since 1997
GRAY is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 7.63 and a WHIP of 1.890.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 96) at ARIZONA (91 - 67) - 3:40 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. BRADEN SHIPLEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 11-7 (+3.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)

BRADEN SHIPLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (95 - 62) at PHILADELPHIA (63 - 95) - 7:05 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. MARK LEITER JR. (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 25-33 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-36 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 437-436 (+50.8 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 50-30 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 83-73 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 68-34 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-24 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-20 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 63-95 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-65 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-74 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-7 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ROARK is 5-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.119.
His team's record is 7-7 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.3 units)

MARK LEITER JR. vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LEITER JR. is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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ATLANTA (71 - 86) at NY METS (68 - 90) - 7:10 PM
SEAN NEWCOMB (L) vs. ROBERT GSELLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 139-179 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-36 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 71-85 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-23 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-36 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-55 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-62 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-49 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 68-90 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 36-44 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 129-146 (-58.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 15-21 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 28-36 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 40-44 (-28.0 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 11-7 (+2.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. NY METS since 1997
NEWCOMB is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.54 and a WHIP of 1.115.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

ROBERT GSELLMAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GSELLMAN is 3-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (66 - 91) at MILWAUKEE (83 - 74) - 8:10 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. BRANDON WOODRUFF (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 66-90 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 83-74 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-39 (+13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-20 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-34 (+6.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 53-47 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-57 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-38 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-36 (+7.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-64 (+3.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 10-7 (+1.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.7 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAILEY is 6-9 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 12-13 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-12. (-0.1 units)

BRANDON WOODRUFF vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (88 - 69) at ST LOUIS (82 - 75) - 8:15 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 12-5 (+6.6 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LACKEY is 3-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 1.064.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WACHA is 4-7 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.25 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 5-9 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-11. (-10.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (70 - 88) at LA DODGERS (101 - 57) - 10:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. RICH HILL (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 12-6 (-1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.7 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RICHARD is 7-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.504.
His team's record is 14-8 (+11.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-10. (+1.3 units)

RICH HILL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HILL is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 3-4 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)

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HOUSTON (97 - 60) at TEXAS (76 - 81) - 2:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 24-23 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
VERLANDER is 4-10 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 171-151 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-68 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-114 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 116-109 (+19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-30 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 17-13 (+9.2 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 97-60 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 49-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 49-26 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 77-37 (+22.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 30-17 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 11-7 (+0.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 11-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.156.
His team's record is 12-9 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-10. (-1.3 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.3 units)

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SEATTLE (77 - 81) at OAKLAND (72 - 85) - 3:35 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 45-35 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-27 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 88-77 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 42-34 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 41-24 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-3 (+11.0 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.
OAKLAND is 209-272 (-48.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-41 (-21.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-89 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 69-109 (-31.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 90-118 (-29.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 12-6 (+4.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.33 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 2-7 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-2.0 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 1-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.639.
His team's record is 1-6 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

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TAMPA BAY (76 - 81) at NY YANKEES (88 - 69) - 7:05 PM
MATT ANDRIESE (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 144-174 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-116 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 21-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 20-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 48-24 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 63-33 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 11-6 (+3.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

MATT ANDRIESE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ANDRIESE is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.29 and a WHIP of 1.562.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SEVERINO is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.446.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

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MINNESOTA (83 - 74) at CLEVELAND (98 - 59) - 7:10 PM
ADALBERTO MEJIA (L) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-10 (+1.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.6 Units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MEJIA is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SALAZAR is 5-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.3 units)

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TORONTO (75 - 83) at BOSTON (91 - 66) - 7:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 75-83 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 34-42 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 45-56 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 30-45 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 51-26 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 73-47 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ESTRADA is 53-39 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 687-617 (-82.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 37-36 (-16.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 370-293 (-48.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 17-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
PORCELLO is 6-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 7-11 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 4-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 5-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-6 (+4.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. BOSTON since 1997
ESTRADA is 3-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.9 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TORONTO since 1997
PORCELLO is 8-8 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 9-10 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (78 - 79) at CHI WHITE SOX (64 - 93) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. REYNALDO LOPEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-1 (+1.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
RICHARDS is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (62 - 95) at KANSAS CITY (77 - 80) - 8:15 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 62-95 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 4-21 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
DETROIT is 36-66 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 42-73 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 27-46 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 12-24 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-80 (+2.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 87-70 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 80-70 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 59-59 (+3.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 84-75 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-26 (-23.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
HAMMEL is 6-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 9-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 10-7 (+3.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.7 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.26 and a WHIP of 0.977.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
HAMMEL is 3-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.42 and a WHIP of 1.804.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (75 - 83) at PITTSBURGH (72 - 85) - 7:05 PM
GABRIEL YNOA (R) vs. CHAD KUHL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 60-86 (-26.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-48 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 62-97 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 48-60 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-31 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 163-157 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 72-85 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 45-63 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 114-135 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-40 (-8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

GABRIEL YNOA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD KUHL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KUHL is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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**Udog** · 09-27-2017, 01:16 PM

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

Double-Play Picks

Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies (+145, 9)

The Nats and Phillies go to battle at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for the final game of their three-game series Wednesday evening. The first two games (one win for each team) were tight, low scoring, pitchers duels - and we expect nothing different tonight.

Neither offense is really clicking right now with the Nationals averaging only 2.75 runs per game over their last four contests and the Phillies are averaging only 2.2 over their last five. All of those games (Nats' last four and Phils' last five) have cashed for Under bettors.

"Mr. Consistency" Tanner Roark gets the start for Washington tonight. While Roark doesn't blow you away with eye-popping stats or radar gun results, he has certainly been a dependable hurler who hasn't allowed more than three runs in a start in two months (nine straight starts allowing three runs or less). His ERA during this solid nine-game run is 3.32 and he is actually carrying a current Under trend of 10-1 in his last 11 starts.

On the mound for the Phillies will be rookie right-hander Mark Leiter. While Leiter's overall numbers aren't very impressive, like many young starting pitchers, his splits at home are overwhelmingly better than those on the road. At home in his career (five starts and six relief appearances) he owns an ERA of 2.36, a WHIP of only 1.03, and an opponent's on base percentage of .277. Leiter is also in the midst of an Under trend at 4-0-1 in his five career starts at Citizens Bank Park.

There is a slight breeze blowing in from right field (7-9 miles per hour), both teams are riding Under streaks, and both starters are riding Under streaks.

Pick: Under 9

Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals (-175, 9)

It’s a matchup of American League Central teams who just a few seasons ago were battling for the division title, but this year it’s just pride on the line as the Tigers and Royals continue their three-game set Wednesday night in Kansas City.

The Royals took the opener 2-1, but there is a very good chance the bats wake up for Game 2, as the Tigers send Jordan Zimmermann to toe the rubber against the Royals' Jason Hammel.

Zimmermann’s first year with the Tigers has not gone as planned. The veteran right-hander is 8-13 with a 6.19 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP, both career worsts by a wide margin. Zimmermann’s last six starts have been particularly rough, where he has gone 1-4 with a whopping 10.41 ERA and a 2.13 WHIP.

The Tigers still owe Zimmermann around $88 million through 2020, yeesh.

Hammel meanwhile, has also not enjoyed his first season with his new team (luckily for KC at a much cheaper rate), struggling to an identical 8-13 record with a 5.32 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Hammel has been roughed up in his last three starts, going 0-3 while pitching to a 12.79 ERA and a 2.53 WHIP.

Despite the offensive numbers for both teams not being the greatest, they can take advantage of bad pitching and this is a whopper of bad pitching matchup.

Plus, the O/U is 11-6 this season in this matchup with an average of 10.8 total runs scored per game. Tonight’s total is too tempting.

Pick: Over 9

Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
Season To Date: 157-143-15

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros (14-8, 3.38 ERA, $400)

Maybe a change of scenery is all Justin Verlander needed, because pitching in a pennant race sure looks good on him. The Astros newest starter has been nothing short of fantastic since coming over from the Tigers.

Verlander is 4-0 with an unfathomable 0.64 ERA and a crazy good 0.57 WHIP, while striking out 32 and walking just five since and has the best strikeout per nine innings of his career since switching jerseys at the end of August.

Verlander has actually won six of his last seven starts with a 1.10 ERA and a 0.63 WHIP with 58 strikeouts and nine walks. Oh, and he has allowed just five hits in his last 22 innings pitched.

Verlander and the Astros are currently hefty -195 road favorites for their matchup with the Rangers.

Slumping: Adam Conley, Miami Marlins (7-7, 5.74, $-15)

Unfortunately for Marlins fans, the only positive thing to talk about for this team has been Giancarlo Stanton's home run chase (of not a record 61 home runs?) as Miami failed to take a step forward this season. The same can be said for Adam Conley.

The southpaw has had a disappointing season after pitching to a 3.80 ERA in his first season and a half in the Bigs. Conley is 7-7 with a 5.74 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in 2017 and his last three starts have not gone well. He is 1-0, but owns a big 10.50 ERA and a 2.17 WHIP in those starts.

Conley and the Marlins are big +175 road dogs for this afternoon's contest in Colorado.

Wednesday's Top Trends

* The Tampa Bay Rays are 7-22 in their last 29 games at Yankee Stadium. +235 today @ Yankees.
* The Baltimore Orioles are 0-7 in their last seven interleague games. +115 today @ Pirates.
* The Cincinnati Reds are 5-13 in Homer Bailey's last 18 starts vs. National League Central. +150 today at Brewers.
* Over is 14-3 in Jordan Zimmermann's last 17 starts vs. American League Central. Tigers/Royals Total: 9.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

There is a 50 percent chance of rain this afternoon in Denver where Stanton and the Marlins are scheduled to take on the Rockies at Coors Field. The Rockies are big -185 favorites today.

There will be a 9-11 mile per hour pitcher's wind blowing in from left field at Busch Stadium where the Cubs will be hoping to celebrate a National League Central division title on rival soil. The total for tonight is currently set at 9.

There will also be a pitcher's wind blowing in from left field in Cleveland (12 miles per hour) where the Indians will host the Twins. The total for that one is currently at 9.5.

Ump Of The Day

Mike Estabrook will be behind the plate tonight in The Bronx where the Yankees will entertain the Rays. Estabrook is the No. 5 Under umpire in Major League Baseball this season at 17-8 and over his last two seasons the Under is 32-18 (64 percent).

The total for tonight is currently set at 8.5

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