MLB 2018 Season Long Thread Thru the World Series / Picks,Trends,News Etc. !!

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SUNDAY, JULY 22
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SD at PHI 12:05 PM
U 9.0

BAL at TOR 01:07 PM
BAL +186
U 9.0

PIT at CIN 01:10 PM
PIT +106

BOS at DET 01:10 PM
DET +279
U 8.0

MIA at TB 01:10 PM
O 7.5

ATL at WAS 01:35 PM
ATL +191
O 8.0

LAD at MIL 02:10 PM
O 8.5

MIN at KC 02:15 PM
KC +122
O 9.5

STL at CHC 02:20 PM
STL +131

CLE at TEX 03:05 PM
O 11.5

SF at OAK 04:05 PM
SF +130

HOU at LAA 04:07 PM
LAA +111
U 8.5

CHW at SEA 04:10 PM
U 8.5

COL at ARI 04:10 PM
O 7.5

SD at PHI 06:05 PM
U 8.5

NYM at NYY 08:05 PM
U 8.0

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Sale wins 5th straight start, leads Red Sox over Tigers 9-1
July 22, 2018

DETROIT (AP) Chris Sale struck out nine in six scoreless innings to win his fifth consecutive start, and Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-1 victory on Sunday for their 19th win in 23 games.

Sale (11-4) allowed two hits, lowered his ERA to an AL-best 2.13 and won his sixth straight decision.

Blaine Hardy (3-3) gave up four runs and five hits in three-plus innings.

DODGERS 11, BREWERS 2

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Manny Machado had a double to drive in his first run since he was acquired from Baltimore, Matt Kemp hit a pair of solo homers off Brent Suter (8-7) and Chris Taylor had three RBIs for the NL West leaders.

Alex Wood (6-5) won his fifth straight decision, allowing two runs, five hits and three walks in six innings.

Milwaukee has lost eight of nine, dropping 3 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Cubs.

CUBS 7, CARDINALS 2

CHICAGO (AP) - Matt Carpenter's streak of consecutive games with home runs ended at six as Jose Quintana (9-6) allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings.

Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking solo homer off Mike Mayers (2-1) with two outs in the sixth.

St. Louis has lost seven of 11.

ATHLETICS 6, GIANTS 5

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jeurys Familia got the win in his Oakland debut when Marcus Semien scored from second base on Matt Chapman's infield chopper in the 10th inning.

A day after he was acquired from the Mets, Familia (1-0) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings.

Khris Davis and Matt Olson each homered twice. Ty Blach (6-6) was the loser.

ANGELS 14, ASTROS 5

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout drove in a teammate for the first time in more than a month, homering to cap a seven-run burst in seventh inning.

Trout hit his 26th home run, a drive off Chris Devenski that followed Andrelton Simmons' single. Trout's only RBIs since June 19 had been a pair of solo homers.

Andrew Heaney (6-6) won his fourth consecutive home start, allowing one run, four hits and two walks in six innings.

Lance McCullers Jr. (10-5) gave up five runs, six hits and five walks in 4 1/3 innings.

BLUE JAYS 5, ORIOLES 4

TORONTO (AP) - Yangervis Solarte hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning off Tanner Scott (1-2), and Toronto rallied from a 4-1 deficit to complete a three-game sweep. The Blue Jays are 9-1 against the Orioles this season, including seven straight wins.

Baltimore has lost 20 of its last 25 games and is a big league-worst 28-72. The Orioles were swept in a three-game series for the eighth time this season and have been swept in three four-game series, including at Toronto in early June.

John Axford (4-1) won despite allowing two runs in the eighth. Tyler Clippard finished for his seventh save.

PADRES 10, PHILLIES 2

PHILLIES 5, PADRES 0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Vince Velasquez (6-8) allowed two hits over seven innings, struck out seven and walked one to gain the split and Philadelphia widened its NL East lead to one game over second-place Atlanta.

Odubel Herrera hit a solo homer in the fourth against Luis Perdomo (1-5). After a pair of batters reached against Perdomo in the seventh, Carlos Santana hit a bloop run-scoring single against Phil Maton and Rhys Hoskins added his second homer of the day and 16th this season, a three-run drive.

Freddy Galvis was 6 for 11 with four RBIs in the series. He spent six seasons with the Phillies before he was dealt to San Diego in December for right-hander Enyel De Los Santos.

Tyson Ross (6-8) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings in the opener. He had been 0-5 in seven starts since beating Cincinnati on June 3, losing his previous three outings.

Nick Pivetta (6-8) gave up six runs - four earned - and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings.

PIRATES 9, REDS 2

CINCINNATI (AP) - Corey Dickerson homered for the fourth time in three days, and Pittsburgh extended a winning streak to nine for the first time since June 2013.

Dickerson and Starling Marte hit consecutive homers in a four-run second off Matt Harvey (5-6), who allowed eight runs and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings

Dickerson went 4 for 5 and finished the series with 21 total bases, helping the Pirates outscore the Reds by a combined 27-5. Last-place Cincinnati has lost four in a row.

Ivan Nova (6-6) allowed two runs and five hits in 6 2/3 innings, improving to 4-1 in his last eight starts. He also singled to stop his hitless slide at 63 at-bats.

NATIONALS 6, BRAVES 2

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bryce Harper homered and Max Scherzer (13-5) won his third straight start, striking out seven in six innings while allowing two runs and eight hits.

Kelvin Herrera got five outs for his first save with Washington, and Anthony Rendon had two hits and drove in two runs.

The start of the game was delayed 1 hour, 55 minutes by rain, and another downpour stopped play for almost 100 minutes between the sixth and seventh innings.

Mike Foltynewicz (7-6) gave up four runs and nine hits over 5 2/3 innings.

RAYS 6, MARLINS 4

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Pinch-hitter Daniel Robertson connected for a game-ending grand slam off Kyle Barraclough (0-4).

Tampa Bay right-hander Chris Archer struck out 13 in six innings. But he allowed four runs, three earned, and eight hits in front of scouts from several playoff contenders.

Adam Kolarek (1-0) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings.

ROYALS 5, TWINS 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Slow-footed catcher Drew Butera broke a 2-2 tie with a three-run, inside-the-park home run off Zach Duke (3-4) when center fielder Jake Cave failed in his attempt to make a diving catch in the seventh inning.

Kansas City swept a series for the first time since last July 24-26 at Detroit.

Brad Keller (3-4) struck out a career-high eight in seven-plus innings, allowing three runs and three hits. Wily Peralta got three outs for his fourth save.

RANGERS 5, INDIANS 0

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Rougned Odor drove in three runs, Ryan Rua hit a two-run homer and Texas withstood the heat on a 108-degree afternoon to stop a four-game losing streak.

Yovani Gallardo (4-1) and three relievers combined on a five-hitter against the AL Central leader, which had outscored Texas 25-11 in the first two games of the series.

Mike Clevinger (7-6) lost his third straight start, allowing two runs, four hits and four walks in 6 2/3 innings.

DIAMONDBACKS 6, ROCKIES 1

PHOENIX (AP) - Zack Greinke (11-5) allowed two hits and struck out a season-high 13 in eight innings to stop Colorado's seven-game winning streak and move ahead of the Rockies back into second in the NL West, 1+ games behind the Dodgers.

Nick Ahmed drove in three runs with a two-run triple and bases-loaded walk.

Antonio Senzatela (3-3), activated from the disabled list after recovering from a finger blister, gave up four runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings.

MARINERS 8, WHITE SOX 2

SEATTLE (AP) - Ryon Healy hit a pair of three-run homers for a career-best six RBIs,.

Healy homered in a five-run first off Reynaldo Lopez (4-8) and in the eighth against Hector Santiago, giving him 20 homers and 53 RBIs this season.

Marco Gonzales (11-5) won his fourth consecutive start, allowing two runs and four hits in 6 1/3 innings. He did not give up a hit or a walk in the first five innings.

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SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY JULY 23, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
7:05 PM Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Oriole Park at Camden Yards
7:05 PM Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park
7:07 PM Minnesota Twins Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre
7:10 PM Atlanta Braves Miami Marlins Marlins Park
7:10 PM New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field
7:10 PM Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians Progressive Field
7:10 PM San Diego Padres New York Mets Citi Field
7:10 PM St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Great American Ball Park
8:05 PM Arizona Diamondbacks Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field
8:05 PM Oakland Athletics Texas Rangers Globe Life Park in Arlington
8:10 PM Washington Nationals Milwaukee Brewers Miller Park
8:15 PM Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
10:07 PM Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Angel Stadium of Anaheim


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JULY'S MLB OVERALL PICKS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

07/22/2018 6-12-2 33.33% -31.55
07/21/2018 15-7-0 68.18% +39.70
07/20/2018 17-10-0 62.96% +35.00
07/19/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
07/15/2018 11-17-0 39.29% -21.25
07/14/2018 16-13-1 55.17% +10.75
07/13/2018 9-20-1 31.03% -59.95
07/12/2018 7-12-1 36.84% -24.40
07/11/2018 16-14-0 53.33% +9.75
07/10/2018 19-11-0 63.33% +47.05
07/09/2018 11-14-1 44.00% -16.35
07/08/2018 17-13-0 56.67% +18.45
07/07/2018 12-13-1 48.00% +2.75
07/06/2018 16-13-1 55.17% +11.80
07/05/2018 7-9-0 43.75% -16.55
07/04/2018 15-14-1 51.72% +4.20
07/03/2018 14-13-1 51.85% +4.80
07/02/2018 11-7-0 61.11% +25.35
07/01/2018 3-7-0 30.00% -23.50

TOTALS........224 - 220......50.45%......+26.05


DATE............................ATS............... ...UNITS.....................O/U......................UNITS.............TOTAL

07/22/2018...................3 - 5................-8.05......................3 - 7....................-23.50............-31.55
07/21/2018...................3 - 2................+9.35....................10 - 4...................+28.00...........+37.35
07/20/2018...................5 - 3................+16.85...................9 - 6....................+12.00...........+38.85
07/19/2018...................1 - 0................+5.00.....................1 - 0....................+5.00.............+10.00
07/15/2018...................3 - 9................-16.80....................7 - 7.....................-3.50..............-20.30
07/14/2018...................4 - 5................-2.00....................10 - 5....................+22.50...........+20.50
07/13/2018...................1 - 7................-26.10....................6 - 8....................-14.00.............-40.10
07/12/2018...................2 - 5................-36.95....................5 - 4....................+3.00..............-33.95
07/11/2018...................4 - 4................+8.05.....................7 - 7....................-3.50...............+4.55
07/10/2018...................4 - 3................+18.60..................10 - 5...................+22.50............+41.10
07/09/2018...................3 - 4................+4.75.....................6 - 6....................-3.00...............+1.75
07/08/2018...................3 - 3................+7.60.....................6 - 9....................-19.50.............-11.90
07/07/2018...................3 - 4................+6.50.....................7 - 5....................+7.50.............+14.00
07/06/2018...................2 - 4.................-6.70.....................8 - 6....................+7.00..............+0.30
07/05/2018...................1 - 3.................-9.75.....................4 - 4.....................-2.00..............-11.75
07/04/2018...................2 - 4.................-6.00.....................6 - 9.....................-19.50.............-25.50
07/03/2018...................2 - 5.................-36.20...................6 - 7......................-8.50..............-44.70
07/02/2018...................3 - 1................+18.75...................5 - 4.....................+3.00.............+21.75
07/01/2018...................3 - 6.................-17.00...................6 - 9......................-19.50............-36.50

TOTALS......................52 - 75...............-70.10.................122 -112..................-6.50............-76.10

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Monday’s 6-pack

— Montreal Alouettes traded for Johnny Manziel, who never played for Hamilton.

— All three Giants-A’s games this weekend were sold out at the Coliseum.

— Pirates are on a 9-game win streak, are contending in Wild Card race.

— Tobias Harris turned down an $80M contract extension from the Clippers; he averaged 18.6 ppg LY, playing for Pistons/Clippers. Takes onions to turn down $80M.

— “In 18 years in Dermatology, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in an adult.” This from Rany Jazayerli, an actual dermatologist, talking about Noah Syndergaard’s viral infection.

— If the baseball playoffs started today (they don’t):
AL: Boston-Cleveland-Houston. Wild Card: Seattle @ New York
NL: Phillies-Cubs-Dodgers. Wild Card: Braves @ Brewers

Quote of the Day
“I won’t lie. I had too much to drink last night.”
Golfer Eddie Pepperell, on what he did Saturday night in Scotland

Monday’s quiz
Where did former NFL QB Jay Cutler play his college football?

Sunday’s quiz
Ted Williams holds the major league record for reaching base safely in the most consecutive games, 84 games in a row

Saturday’s quiz
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is most famous for playing for the Lakers, but he started his NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Monday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend……

13) Mike Shildt is the interim manager of the St Louis Cardinals; his first job in baseball a long time ago was as a clubhouse attendant for Charlotte in the Southern League.

In the summer of 1980, one of his jobs was to shine Cal Ripken Jr’s shoes.

12) Ken Rosenthal and MLB Network research came up with this item:

Of all the baseball teams ever that were 60-40 or better thru 100 games, the ’54 Brooklyn Dodgers had the worst run differential (+14).

Right now, Seattle Mariners are 60-40, with a +1 run differential.

11) Mets’ P Noah Syndergaard goes on 10-day disabled list with hand, foot and mouth disease; this is a real thing that is a viral infection characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. No bueno.

10) A GoFundMe page was started to help Washington Nationals assistant GM Doug Harris with medical costs as he battles leukemia; the owner of the Nationals is worth $5.2B, thats BILLION, with a B. How about picking up the tab there, Mr Lerner? Its probably tax deductible.

9) Good college hoop tournament in Las Vegas Thanksgiving weekend; North Carolina, UCLA, Michigan State, Texas. I’m assuming it is at T-Mobile Arena.

8) Phillies’ 1B Carlos Santana is hitting only .209, but he’s walked 76 times and has a .350 OB%. He’s knocked in 15.4% of baserunners, only 25 of 44 from 3rd base.

Last four years, when he was in Cleveland, Santana knocked in 13.1%, 13.8%, 13.8%, 13.4% of baserunners— he’s not a great RBI guy. Maybe he should bat leadoff.

7) Golfer Zander Lombard was in contention at the British Open Sunday, before shooting an 82 in the final round. Coming into the Open, Lombard had missed 13 of his previous 15 cuts.

6) Is it possible the LA Chargers have no analytics people working for them? Can’t find any of them listed in their media guide. In this day and age, that would be unusual.

5) Cubs’ Hall of Famer Ernie Banks was famous for saying “Lets play two!!”; in his career, Banks played in both ends of 318 doubleheaders.

4) I’ve never heard of Augusta State in any sport except golf; they won the national title in 2010 and 2011— Patrick Reed played there. British Open champ Francisco Molinari would’ve played there, except he played well in a European Tour event and turned pro instead.

3) Reliever Jeurys Familia is the 939th player to play for the Oakland A’s.

2) I have no idea if who the President is effects the stock market or not, but these are facts and they are not is dispute:

January 20, 2009— Dow Jones was at 7,949
January 23, 2017— Dow Jones was at 19,827
July 22, 2018— Dow Jones is at 25,058.

1) RIP to former Dolphins’ coach Tony Sparano, who passed away Sunday at age 56. He had been in the doctor’s office Thursday, complaining of chest pains. Too young, man. RIP

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, July 23


LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
July 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Strpling) 14.159
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 15.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+125); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Pncedeleon) 12.907
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 15.283
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-120); Over

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 955-956
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 14.251
Miami
(Urena) 16.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+115); Over

San Diego @ NY Mets

Game 957-958
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lauer) 13.537
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-140); Under

Arizona @ Chicago Cubs

Game 969-970
July 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 15.323
Chicago Cubs
(Farrell) 16.378
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
N/A

Washington @ Milwaukee

Game 961-962
July 23, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 12.798
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 15.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-105); Under

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 963-964
July 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 17.265
Baltimore
(Gausman) 13.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-170); Under

Minnesota @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Mejia) 15.755
Toronto
(Santos) 13.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.661
Tampa Bay
(Wood) 14.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Oakland @ Texas

Game 969-970
July 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 16.876
Texas
(Hamels) 14.501
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Under

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
July 23, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Liriano) 14.723
Kansas City
(Fillmyer) 13.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ LA Angels

Game 973-974
July 23, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 16.356
LA Angels
(Barria) 14.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
N/A

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland

Game 975-976
July 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.539
Cleveland
(Kluber) 18.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-270
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-270); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, July 23


National League
Dodgers (55-44) @ Phillies (55-43)
Stripling is 2-0, 2.35 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 9-5, 4-3 away
5-inning record: 9-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-14

Eflin is 6-0, 2.32 in his last seven starts (under 6-1). Team in his starts: 8-4, 4-1 home
5-inning record: 8-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Dodgers won six of their last eight games; they’re 7-1 in last eight road series openers. Over is 4-1 in their last five games. Phillies won six of their last seven home games; they’re 11-5 in home series openers. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Cardinals (50-49) @ Reds (43-56)
Poncedeleon is making his MLB debut; he is 9-3, 2.15 in 17 AAA starts this season. Team in his starts: 0-0, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Castillo is 0-0, 5.03 in his last four starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-3 home.
5-inning record: 9-11. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Cardinals lost six of their last nine games; they’re 8-8 in road series openers. Last eight St Louis games went over. Cincinnati lost its last four games; they’re 7-9 in home series openers. Over is 10-2 in their last dozen home games.

Braves (53-43) @ Marlins (43-58)
Newcomb is 0-3, 9.75 in his last three starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-10, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 10-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Urena is 1-1, 3.81 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-14, 3-9 home (won last three hone starts).
5-inning record: 7-9-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19

Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 games, 10-8 in road series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Miami won four of its last five games; they’re 6-1 in last seven home series openers, 10-16 vs lefty starters. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Padres (41-61) @ Mets (40-56)
Lauer 2-0, 2.16 in his last three road starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts overall. Team in his starts: 5-11, 2-6 away.
5-inning record: 7-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

deGrom is 0-2, 2.25 in his last four starts; under is 12-3 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 8-11, 4-6 home
5-inning record: 10-3-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-19

San Diego lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 2-22 in last 24 series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six games. Mets are 4-3 in their last seven games, 2-6 in last eight home series openers- they’re 9-15 vs lefty starters. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Diamondbacks (54-46) @ Cubs (58-40)
Corbin is 0-2, 3.32 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-4 away.
5-inning record: 8-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Farrell allowed three runs in 2.2 IP in his only ’18 start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Arizona lost three of its last four games; they’re 12-4 in road series openers. Under is 9-1-1 in their last 11 road games. Cubs won six of their last eight games; they’re 17-6 vs lefty starters- 9-5 in last 14 home series openers. Chicago’s last nine games went over.

Nationals (49-49) @ Brewers (56-45)
Gonzalez is 0-4, 6.67 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-9, 4-6 road (lost last 4 road starts)
5-inning record: 8-5-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-19

Chacin is 2-0, 3.52 in his last four starts; his last five went over. Team in his starts: 14-7, 6-2 home.
5-inning record: 10-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Nationals are 4-6 in their last ten games; they’re 2-5 in last seven road series openers. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. Milwaukee lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 11-11 vs lefty starters- 9-4 in last 13 home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

American League
Red Sox (70-31) @ Orioles (28-72)
Porcello is 2-1, 7.40 in his last four starts; over is 10-3 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 13-7, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 13-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Gausman is 1-1, 3.90 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-14, 4-7 home
5-inning record: 7-8-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Red Sox are 14-2 in their last 16 games; they’re 9-8 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five games. Baltimore is 5-20 in its last 25 games; they’re 5-11 in home series openers. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five home games.

Twins (44-53) @ Blue Jays (46-52)
Mejia allowed four runs in four IP (79 PT) in his first ’18 start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Santos is making his first MLB start; he is 0-1, 4.38 in 15 MLB relief stints, five this year. He is 2-2, 2.52 in 17 AAA games this year (2 starts, 39.1 IP). Team in his starts: 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Twins lost its last nine road games; they’re 4-12 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Toronto won its last three games; they’re 11-6 in home series openers, 11-24 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

New York (63-34) @ Tampa Bay (50-49)
Severino is 5-0, 2.41 in his last six starts, 2-0, 1.15 vs Tampa Bay this year. His last three starts all went over. Team in his starts: 18-2, 8-2 away
5-inning record: 15-2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: home.
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

New York split its last ten games; they’re 10-7 in road series openers. Over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Tampa Bay lost five of its last seven games; they’re 9-6 in home series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six games.

A’s (57-43) @ Rangers (42-58)
Anderson is 1-2, 6.84 in four starts this year (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 4-2, 4-1 away
5-inning record: 1-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Hamels is 1-2, 13.50 in his last three starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 7-12, 2-7 home
5-inning record: 5-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-19

A’s are 17-5 in their last 22 games, 10-4 in last 14 road series openers, 16-17 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Texas lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 5-11 in home series openers, 12-17 vs lefty starters. Three of their last four games went over.

Tigers (42-59) @ Royals (30-68)
Liriano is 0-4, 7.52 in his last six starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight road starts. Team in his starts: 5-10, 2-8 away
5-inning record: 6-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Fillmyer allowed four runs in 4.1 IP (73 PT) in his first ’18 start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Detroit lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 4-13 in road series openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Royals won four of their last five games; they’re 5-12 in home series openers, 13-18 vs lefty starters. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 games.

White Sox (34-64) @ Angels (50-50)
Giolito is 1-1, 3.60 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-11, 5-4 away
5-inning record: 5-12-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-19

Barria is 0-5, 5.16 in his last six starts; Angels scored 11 runs in those six games, last four of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 5-8, 2-5 home.
5-inning record: 6-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 road games, 3-14 in road series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four road games. Angels are 8-10 in their last 18 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.

Interleague
Pirates (51-49) @ Indians (54-44)
Williams is 1-3, 6.00 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 9-10, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 6-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Kluber is 1-2, 6.14 in his last four starts; over is 14-2 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 12-8, 7-4 home
5-inning record: 14-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Pirates won their last nine games; they’re 7-8 in road series openers. Over is 12-3 in their last 15 road games. Cleveland won three of its last four games; they’re 8-9 in home series openers. Over is 10-4 in their last 14 home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/22
Ariz 24-19-5……25-18-8……..49-37
Atl 23-21-7…..21-16-8………44-37
Cubs 18-20-12……22-18-8…….40-38
Reds 16-29-4……18-27-4….…34-56
Colo 26-17-12……26-15-5……51-33
LA 23-17-7…….25-18-11……49-35
Miami 20-24-6…..20-22-10…….40-46
Milw 20-22-8…..26-20-5…….46-42
Mets 20-24-2……17-21-13…..37-43
Philly 20-19-10…..26-15-7……46-34
Pitt 21-20-6……25-17-11……..46-37
StL 25-20-6……21-23-4………46-43
SD 18-26-9……17-25-6…….35-50
SF 22-21-10…..17-20-11………39-40
Wash 21-19-10..…19-22-7………40-41

Orioles 12-28-11…….14-28-8……26-56
Boston 28-17-10……27-14-5……..55-31
W Sox 14-33-4…..…15-26-7…..…29-59
Indians 21-19-8……32-12-7……53-31
Det 18-24-8…..…21-23-10.……39-47
Astros 24-15-11……28-15-10…….52-29
KC 15-26-8…….17-25-8…..32-51
Angels 24-19-7……19-23-8……43-42
Twins 16-23-9……22-23-7…..38-46
NYY 25-15-9……29-13-7…….54-27
A’s 18-24-10……17-22-10……35-46
Seattle 26-19-7……25-16-10……51-34
TB 23-19-11……22-18-6……45-36
Texas 17-26-7…..16-28-6…….33-54
Toronto 13-25-8……18-23-12……31-48

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/22)
Ariz 21-48…….18-52…..…38
Atl 17-51……16-45………33
Cubs 9-50……..18-47………27
Reds 11-49……..11-50………22
Colo 20-53…….21-46.……41
LA 14-47……..20-52..…..34
Miami 12-50……..14-51…….26
Milw 16-50…..…16-52……..32
Mets 18-45……..15-51…….33
Philly 10-49……..17-49…….27
Pitt 12-47……..16-53……..28
StL 19-51……..14-48…….33
SD 15-53……..12-49…….27
SF 10-51………17-51..…..27
Wash 18-50……..13-48……..31

Orioles 16-51……..15-49………31
Boston 15-54……19-47………33
White Sox 14-50……14-48…….28
Clev 13-48…….20-50……..33
Detroit 15-50……..15-51….…30
Astros 14-49…..…13-53………27
KC 14-49..…….14-49…….28
Angels 14-50…..….12-50…….26
Twins 13-46………12-51…….25
NYY 11-49……..18-48………29
A’s 11-52…..…..12-48…….23
Seattle 19-49………17-51……..35
TB 16-53..……15-46……..31
Texas 9-50…….…11-50……19
Toronto 9-46………11-52….…20

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 52-49 NL, favorites -$61
AL @ NL– 53-40 NL, favorites -$976
Total: 105-89 NL, favorites -$1,037

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MLB

Monday, July 23

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Trend Report
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Boston Red Sox
Boston is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games
Boston is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Philadelphia's last 23 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 13 games at home
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games
Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Cleveland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 24 games on the road
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 21-3 ATS in its last 24 games at home
Tampa Bay is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 24 games on the road
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Mets's last 23 games at home
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing San Diego
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 16 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 16 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Oakland


Arizona Diamondbacks
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Arizona is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games on the road
Arizona is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Chi Cubs
Arizona is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Washington
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit's last 21 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Detroit's last 25 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 12 games
Kansas City is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games at home
Kansas City is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Chi White Sox is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games at home
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

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Ballpark Figures - Week 17
Joe Williams

Streaky Teams (entering Monday)

Wins and Losses Streak
Boston 14-2 past 16 games overall
Detroit 2-8 past 10 games overall
Miami 7-3 past 10 games overall
Pittsburgh 9-0 past nine games overall
San Diego 1-7 past eight games overall

Over/Under Streak
Cleveland Over 7-2-1 past 10 games
L.A. Angels Under 13-5-1 past 19 games
Milwaukee Over 7-3 past 10 games
N.Y. Yankees Over 6-1-2 past nine games
Tampa Bay Over 5-1 past six games

Dominating the Opposition

The Milwaukee Brewers have struggled inside the National League Central Division, posting a dismal 19-25 record, one of the major reasons they're 3 1/2 games off the pace behind the Chicago Cubs. However, they're 15-9 against the NL East, and 12-4 against the NL West this season. That's good news for the Brew Crew, as they host the Nationals for three games before heading out on an eight-game road trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Starting July 26, the Brewers have 14 in a row through Aug. 9 against West Division clubs.

Another Central Division foe, the Pittsburgh Pirates, have a nine-game winning streak heading into their interleague series opener in Cleveland on Monday. The Bucs could stay hot, as they're 10-2 in interleague games so far this season.

The New York Yankees have posted a 13-4 record this season against the American League Central Division. That's good news when looking ahead, as they have a four-game set with the visiting Kansas City Royals starting on Thursday night. On the flip side, the Kansas City Royals are just 3-15 against the AL East. While they have been just mediocre at 17-21 inside their own division, a four-game set against the Bronx Bombers is not what they need.

Looking Ahead

Monday, July 23

The lowly Orioles will host the first-place Red Sox at Camden Yards, and Kevin Gausman takes the ball for the home side. Gausman is 4-7 with a 4.33 ERA this season, with all four of those victories coming at home. He was tuned up in the first meeting in Fenway Park, allowing six earned runs, eight hits and two walks over just 4 2/3 innings in a loss on May 17. There are a number of Red Sox who feast on Gausman's pitching, including All-Star Mookie Betts. He is 15-for-32 (.469) with a double, three homers and seven RBI with a 1.309 OPS. J.D. Martinez is just starting to see Gausman on a more frequent basis, but he has excelled in their brief encounters. He is 5-for-10 (.500) with a homer and four RBI. Xander Bogaerts is also a solid .289 (11-for-38) wth a double, a homer and five RBI. At least Gausman will get relief against the catchers, and Sandy Leon and Christian Vazquez are a combined 0-for-23 with 12 strikeouts against the starter.

Miami's Jose Urena has a 2-9 record, but his ERA (4.39) and WHIP (1.22) are certainly not as poor as his record. Chalk it up to poor run support. He has also been on the short end every time at home, going 0-7 with a 4.26 ERA across 12 outings at Marlins Park. That's shocking since he has good stuff in his home park, whiffing 60 batters in 67 2/3 innings. He is 0-2 with a 5.25 ERA in two outings against the Braves this season. On the flip side, LHP Sean Newcomb is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings across two starts against the Marlins, and Miami is hitting just .125 against him so far.

Rangers LHP Cole Hamels has had his name bandied about in trade rumors, but he is still wearing Texas across his chest with about a week to go until the non-waiver trade deadline. He might not be against a deal anywhere else, as he has been atrocious at Globe Life Park. Hamels is 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA in 10 starts on the road, but just 1-6 with a 5.83 ERA across 54 innings over nine home outings with the opposition hitting .279 against him.

The Phillies host the Dodgers on Monday night at 'The Vault'. The Dodgers streak in with a 19-7 record in their past 26 road outings, and they're 20-6 in the past 26 against right-handed starting pitchers. They're also 14-3 in the past 17 road contests against teams with a winning record. The Phillies are 6-1 in their past seven at home, but they could be a bit sluggish after a day-night doubleheader on Sunday against the Padres. They're also 1-5 in the past six starts by Zack Eflin against the NL West.

Weather Report

The only thing that might cool off the Red Sox will be a drink from Mother Nature. Thunderstorms are forecast for Charm City, listed at 40 percent or greater for the entire evening. As you might expect, Philly is very close in proximity to Balto. and the same forecast applies. Both cities have winds blowing 10-13 mph from home plate to left field, so if the games are played they could be high scoring.

In Queens, the Padres and Mets might need the tarpaulin for the field, as the forecast calls for thunderstorms at 60 percent throughout the evening.

In Texas, it will be cooler than over the weekend against the Indians. The forecast for first pitch is listed at 101 degrees, down six from Friday's outing. There will be a hot wind blowing out to right field from 12-15 mph, aiding left-handed hitters.

Tuesday, July 24

The Braves and Marlins play a day game in Miami. Atlanta has posted a 21-13 record in day games this season, while Miami is 13-20. Julio Teheran might not be the best start to pitch in the matinee game, however, as he has a 5.12 ERA through 45 2/3 innings over eight starts during the daytime. He was also rocked for six earned runs, seven hits and three walks over five innings in a no-decision in his only start with the Marlins this season back on May 20. While Wei-Yin Chen has a sparkling 1.83 ERA at Marlins Park this season over seven starts, with the opposition hitting just .204 against him over 39 1/3 innings, he has a dismal 6.23 ERA in four day starts over 21 2/3 innings.

The Padres and Mets tangle in a scheduled battle of southpaws. The Padres are just 7-19 across their past 26 vs. LHP, and 16-36 over their past 52 on the road against lefties. They're just 1-4 in the past five against NL East foes, and 1-5 over Joey Lucchesi's past six appearances. While those numbers are pretty appalling, the Mets are equally bad. They're just 5-16 in the past 21 against losing sides, and 6-21 in their past 27 at home vs. LHP. They're also 0-6 in their past six against NL West teams, 0-5 in their past five vs. LHP and 2-8 in Jason Vargas' past 10 starts overall. The biggest winner might be 'over' bettors, as the total has gone over in six of the past seven meetings in this series heading into Monday.

In late-night action, the Giants and Mariners battle in another southpaw-on-southpaw fight. The Giants enter the new week with just one win in the past five outings, and they're 2-8 in their past 10 road games against left-handed starting pitchers. They're also 1-6 in the past seven overall against southpaws, while going just 2-5 in Andrew Suarez's past seven on the road. The Mariners have cooled off lately, winning just two of the past seven heading into the new week. They're also just 1-4 in the past five vs. LHP, and 1-6 in their past seven interleague battles. Seattle has been upended in each of the past four against winning teams. While the M's are 5-1 in James Paxton's past six at home against a team with a winning record, they're just 2-6 in his past eight interleague assignments.

Weather Report

The Red Sox and Orioles will be battling the raindrops, as the forecast calls for a 65 percent or greater chance of thunderstorms. Expect a postponement.

Just up the road in Philly, the weather isn't a mirror of Baltimore. The thunderstorm chances are 30 percent or less until 10 p.m. ET, so they should get it in, or at least play an official game. The Dodgers and Phillies will also see a jetstream of 11-14 mph blowing out to left field.

The Pirates and Indians also might be starting at a possible lengthy weather delay and/or postponement, with the forecast calling for 50 percent or greater chance of thunderstorms. There is a slight chance of rain in the Padres-Mets game, but the big story will be 14-17 mph winds blowing out to the left-center field power alley.

The Astros-Rockies game could also be bothered by storms, as there is a 40 percent or greater chance of thunderstorms in the Mile High City.

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, July 23

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LA DODGERS (55 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (55 - 43) - 7:05 PM
ROSS STRIPLING (R) vs. ZACH EFLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 55-44 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-38 (-20.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 78-74 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-43 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-25 (+14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-33 (+8.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 847-886 (+25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 439-436 (+53.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
EFLIN is 7-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ROSS STRIPLING vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRIPLING is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
EFLIN is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

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ST LOUIS (50 - 49) at CINCINNATI (43 - 56) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL PONCEDELEON (R) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 50-49 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-30 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 101-98 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 459-412 (+56.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 10-19 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-3 (+5.9 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

DANIEL PONCEDELEON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS CASTILLO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

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ATLANTA (53 - 43) at MIAMI (43 - 58) - 7:10 PM
SEAN NEWCOMB (L) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 43-58 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 9-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 53-42 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 26-17 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 28-23 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 42-41 (+18.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-14 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 66-74 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-30 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 27-15 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
URENA is 2-13 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. MIAMI since 1997
NEWCOMB is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

JOSE URENA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
URENA is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.230.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (41 - 61) at NY METS (40 - 56) - 7:10 PM
ERIC LAUER (L) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 134-163 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-7 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-15 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 39-56 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 19-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 12-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 2-12 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 22-32 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 27-33 (-17.1 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 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ERIC LAUER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

JACOB DEGROM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DEGROM is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.53 and a WHIP of 0.849.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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ARIZONA (54 - 46) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 40) - 8:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. LUKE FARRELL (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

PAT CORBIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CORBIN is 4-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

LUKE FARRELL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (49 - 49) at MILWAUKEE (56 - 45) - 8:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 49-49 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-51 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-24 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-45 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-20 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-47 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 67-54 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 32-21 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 16-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 11-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 20-10 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

GIO GONZALEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-5.8 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CHACIN is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.331.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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BOSTON (70 - 31) at BALTIMORE (28 - 72) - 7:05 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 70-31 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-18 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 16-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 32-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 93-61 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 54-20 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 48-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-72 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-32 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 3-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-33 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-44 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-50 (-33.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-53 (-33.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-29 (-20.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-40 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GAUSMAN is 21-32 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 3-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-1 (+7.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PORCELLO is 5-11 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 7-12 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.1 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
GAUSMAN is 3-7 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 5-9 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-2. (+7.7 units)

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MINNESOTA (44 - 53) at TORONTO (46 - 52) - 7:05 PM
ADALBERTO MEJIA (L) vs. LUIS SANTOS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
MEJIA is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUIS SANTOS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (63 - 34) at TAMPA BAY (50 - 49) - 7:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. HUNTER WOOD (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-5 (+2.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SEVERINO is 6-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

HUNTER WOOD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (57 - 43) at TEXAS (42 - 58) - 8:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 215-212 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 159-146 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 90-95 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 38-19 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 57-43 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-9 (+8.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 31-21 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 11-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
OAKLAND is 67-62 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-11 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-4 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.738.
His team's record is 2-6 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.6 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HAMELS is 3-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.96 and a WHIP of 1.491.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

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DETROIT (42 - 59) at KANSAS CITY (30 - 68) - 8:15 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. HEATH FILLMYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 337-429 (-96.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 54-101 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 70-122 (-40.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-68 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-35 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-18 (-12.4 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-35 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-27 (-16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-42 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 357-370 (-76.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-4 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LIRIANO is 7-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 9-10 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-9. (+0.5 units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (34 - 64) at LA ANGELS (50 - 50) - 10:05 PM
LUCAS GIOLITO (R) vs. JAIME BARRIA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAIME BARRIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (51 - 49) at CLEVELAND (54 - 44) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-39 (-22.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 75-95 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 305-561 (-115.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 134-278 (-76.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 40-27 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-44 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-20 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-28 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-34 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-8 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-25 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

COREY KLUBER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

[StarDust Bum]

Severino eyes No. 15, Utley back in Philly
July 22, 2018

A look at what's happening around the majors today:

LOOKING FOR No. 15

Yankees ace Luis Severino (14-2, 2.31 ERA) tries goes for his major league-leading 15th win in the opener of a series at Tampa Bay. Severino is 6-0 with a 2.41 ERA over his last six starts, including three scoreless outings of at least 6 2/3 innings each. New York, 5-5 in its last 10 games, begins the day five games behind first-place Boston in the American League East.

FAREWELL TOUR

Former Phillies second baseman Chase Utley starts his final regular-season series at Philadelphia, where he helped the Phillies win the 2008 World Series, when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town to open a three-game series. Utley announced July 13 he will retire from baseball at the end of this season, capping a 16-year career, to spend more time with his wife and two young sons. The 39-year-old made his name with the Phillies, earning five All-Star berths and winning four Silver Slugger awards before a trade to the Dodgers in August 2015 brought him back to his roots. He was born in nearby Pasadena and played at Long Beach Poly High and UCLA.

SURGING ALONG

Corey Dickerson looks to keep his recent power surge going as the Pittsburgh Pirates try for their 10th straight win in the opener of a series against the Cleveland Indians. Dickerson has hit five homers in the last four games, increasing his season total to 11. He also became the first Pirates player to homer in four straight games since Josh Harrison in 2014. Pittsburgh will send Trevor Williams (7-7, 4.36 ERA) to the mound against Cleveland ace Corey Kluber (12-5, 2.76).

STRUGGLING STAR

After an outstanding run heading into the All-Star break, Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt looks to snap out of a 1-for-12 slump since the midseason game when the Diamondbacks open a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Goldschmidt struck out out a whopping nine times in a three-game series against Colorado, including three times on Sunday. The All-Star first baseman was the player of the month for June after beginning the season with one of the worst and most extended slumps of his career.

DELAYED DEGROM

The New York Mets send All-Star ace Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.68) to the mound in the series opener against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. The right-hander, sporting the lowest ERA in the majors this season, had his start pushed back a day when the Mets were rained out in the finale of their Subway Series against the Yankees on Sunday night. Left-hander Eric Lauer (5-6, 4.87) starts for San Diego.

MAKING HIS DEBUT

Daniel Poncedeleon will make his major league debut for St. Louis in the opener of a series at Cincinnati. The right-hander underwent surgery last year to relieve pressure around his brain after he was hit in the head by a line drive while pitching for Triple-A Memphis. Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.49) is set to start for the Reds.

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MONDAY, JULY 23
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

LAD at PHI 07:05 PM
PHI +137
O 8.5

BOS at BAL 07:05 PM
U 9.0

MIN at TOR 07:07 PM
TOR -117
O 9.5

PIT at CLE 07:10 PM
PIT +249

SD at NYM 07:10 PM
SD +163
O 7.0

NYY at TB 07:10 PM
TB +228
U 7.5

STL at CIN 07:10 PM
STL +115
U 9.5

ATL at MIA 07:10 PM
ATL -114
O 8.0

ARI at CHC 08:05 PM
O 9.0

OAK at TEX 08:05 PM
TEX -107
U 10.5

WAS at MIL 08:10 PM
U 9.0

DET at KC 08:15 PM
U 9.5

CHW at LAA 10:07 PM
CHW +177
U 9.0

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Monday's Top Wager
July 23, 2018

MLB Preview - Arizona Diamondbacks At Chicago Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks have enough talent to make a playoff run but a recent lull has left them outside of the current postseason picture. They are aiming to keep up with the Dodgers in the race for the National League West title and would love to pick up a key road win this week against the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs have ascended to the top of the N.L. Central and will aim to pull away from the Brewers and the rest of the pack. Chicago is looking like a World Series contender again and currently boasts the best record in the N.L. Both teams would love to pick up a victory in this matchup in MLB wagering.

The MLB Baseball contest will be held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The game will take place on Monday, July 23rd, 2018, at 7:05 p.m. ET. It will be nationally televised on ESPN.

We'll have MLB baseball odds at BookMaker.eu available for every game of the 2018 MLB season.

Odds Analysis

The Cubs are 57-40 on the season with a run-differential of plus-106, which is easily the best in the National League. Chicago has gone 30-17 at home on the year and should be the favorite to come away with this victory.

The Diamondbacks are 53-46 overall and have a run-differential of plus-41, so they seem to be one of the better teams in the league as well. Arizona has gone 27-21 on the road this year and would love to pick up a road upset win in MLB betting.

Probable Pitchers

The Diamondbacks are expected to send All-Star left-hander Patrick Corbin to the mound. He is 6-4 on the season with a 3.24 ERA. Corbin has struck out 149 batters in 122 innings with a WHIP of 1.05 on the year. The Cubs have a really good offense but Corbin has been dealing all season and will aim to keep it in check.

The Cubs will be going with Luke Farrell who is making only his second start of the season. The Cubs had to adjust their rotation after Saturday’s doubleheader. The only start for Farrell this season was on June 23 when he gave up three runs in 2.2 innings. He has made six starts at Triple-A this season.

Key Stat

Four. That’s how many teams are within two games of each other for the two wild card spots in the National League, with the D-Backs in that group. They are also within two games of the Dodgers in the National League West. The best-case scenario is winning the division but the Diamondbacks would also be more than happy to get into the postseason as a wild card.

With so many teams battling for a couple of spots, it’s imperative for the D-Backs to find a groove. They have been struggling lately but have the ability to turn it around. The pitching is solid and the offense should improve in the second half with the return to health of A.J. Pollock and Steven Souza.

Free MLB ATS Picks

The D-Backs have a chance in this one with Corbin on the mound, and he matches up decently with a Cubs lineup that has several talented left-handers. This should be a competitive contest. Take the Diamondbacks to come away with a close win, which should pay off nicely in MLB betting lines.

MLB ATS Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Chicago Cubs 4

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Tuesday’s 6-pack

Odds to win the college football national title:

— Alabama +$175

— Clemson, Ohio State both +$450

— Georgia +$600

— Michigan +$1,200

— Washington +$1,500

— Oklahoma +$1,800

Quote of the Day
“This one hurts. He was a real coach—he was real. I don’t know if I can take that word, ‘real’, and explain how Tony was that. But he was a relatable coach, everything he said, you could relate to it. And he met you at eye level. He never talked down to you, you knew he respected you, and because of that he commanded respect back without having to ask for it.”“
Former NFL LB Kevin Burnett, talking about his old coach, the late Tony Sparano

Tuesday’s quiz
Which college football team has the longest current winning streak?

Monday’s quiz
Former NFL QB Jay Cutler played his college football at Vanderbilt.

Sunday’s quiz
Ted Williams holds the major league record for reaching base safely in the most consecutive games, 84 games in a row

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Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……

13) When I was a little kid, my dad always brought the New York Daily News home from work with him; I remember reading Dick Young’s great columns and learning about sports.

As time went on, the New York Post passed the Daily News as a sports section, and Monday, the Daily News cut their sports staff from 35 people to only nine. Lot of people out of work; sad day.

12) More I think about it, geographic realignment would help baseball a lot.

Think about 18 Dodger-Angel games, Cubs-White Sox games, or Subway Series games every season; its not going to help every team that much, but it’ll reduce travel/travel costs and increase regional rivalries, which is good for the game.

Having two new teams will make scheduling so much easier, too. Don’t have to have interleague games every night, if hey do indeed keep the AL and NL intact

11) NFL players are getting aggravated because NBA guys make so much guaranteed money and football players don’t; we mentioned the other day, how Tobias Harris TURNED DOWN an $80M guaranteed deal with the Clippers. NFL guys have to be shaking their heads.

When the next NFL labor contract rolls around, negotiations will be contentious.

10) They had Big 14 football media day this week and 13 of the coaches show up in jacket and tie; Jim Harbaugh appeared in a polo shirt with baseball cap, both with the Michigan block M on them. Sometimes those interviews are fun to listen to; don’t often learn a whole lot- they sound like politicians, speaking words without actually saying much.

9) You go to the racetrack, and you forget how dangerous it is to be a jockey.

Hall of Famer Victor Espinoza fractured a vertebrae in an accident at Del Mar on Sunday ; he will miss the remainder of the Del Mar meeting.

Espinoza will have to wear a neck brace for the next six weeks, “more to remind him not to turn his head sideways suddenly”, according to his agent.

8) Baltimore Ravens had 30 draft picks the last three years, and 29 of them are still with the club, the only exception being a former Naval Academy QB who is doing his four years of service in the actual US Navy- they’re going to be a very young team.

7) Clemson gave basketball coach Brad Brownell a 6-year contract extension; Tigers made the NCAA’s last year, for first time since 2011.

6) Fernando Tatis Jr, the Padres’ #1 prospect, is out for the year after breaking his thumb. The 19-year old SS was batting .286 with 19 HRs, 19 steals at AAA El Paso.

5) David Payne Purdum posted on Twitter Monday that at Caesar’s Palace sports books, there were 64 bets made on the Red Sox-Orioles game; only one of the 64 was on Baltimore.

4) Diamond Sportsbook International (@betDSI on Twitter) posted odds on who the starting QB will be for these teams:

Alabama: Tagovailoa -230, Hurts +165
Ohio State: Haskins -600, Martell +370
Oklahoma: Murray -600, Kendall +370
Clemson: Bryant +130, Lawrence +160, Johnson +510, Brice +820

3) Reds 2, Cardinals 1— Young man named Daniel Poncedeleon made his MLB debut for the Cardinals in Cincinnati; he no-hit the Reds for seven innings, throwing 116 pitches, then was pinch-hit for in top of 7th inning.

St Louis blew a 1-0 lead in 9th inning, costing the kid a win in his MLB debut.

In 2016, Ross Stripling threw 7+ hitless innings in his MLB debut; he didn’t get a decision that night, either.

In 1967, a kid named Billy Rohr threw 8.2 hitless innings in his MLB debut in the Bronx, giving up a hit to Elston Howard with two outs in 9th inning of a 1-0 Boston win.

2) First five days after the All-Star Game are weird; lot of good pitchers struggled in their first start after the break, maybe because hitters are most rested after the four days off?

1) Nate Silver points out that the NBA started tracking games started in 1981-82; since then, Carmelo Anthony is only NBA player to play in 1,000+ games without ever once having come off the bench. Wouldn’t expect Anthony to be a 6th man at his next destination (Houston?)

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Surgery for Cespedes? Brewers lose SP
July 23, 2018

A look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:

YO, YOU GOOD?

Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets are awaiting a report and recommendation from doctors after the slugger had an MRI on both feet Monday. Cespedes may need surgery to address calcification on both heels that has bothered him for 15 years, and he said recently that surgery would sideline him for 8-to-10 months. ''I guess what we're looking to find out is if it has progressed to the point where it's something that cannot be managed with the conservative treatment that we've been using,'' Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said.

Ricco said the Mets were aware of the foot problem when they acquired Cespedes from Detroit in July 2015. The 32-year-old has been treated with anti-inflammatory medication, stretching exercises and orthotics.

SOMETHING BREWING?

The Brewers were already rumored to be shopping ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline before starting pitcher Brent Suter said Monday he would need season-ending Tommy John surgery. The left-hander exited a start Sunday and was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament a day later, ending his season after a career-high 101 1/3 innings. He was 8-7 with a 4.80 ERA in 20 appearances, including 18 starts.

Milwaukee has already been without ace Jimmy Nelson all season, while Zach Davies and Junior Guerra are also on the DL, though both are expected to return soon. Manager Craig Counsell says he's confident in the five guys the Brewers have on-hand, but an arm might help Milwaukee as it chases the Cubs in the NL Central.

BIEBER VS BUCCOS

The Pirates offense is rolling, and Cleveland will ask rookie Shane Bieber to slow Pittsburgh's roll. The Bucs had averaged 6.3 runs per game while winning nine straight prior to Monday, and then they teed off on Indians ace Corey Kluber for seven runs in four innings in the series opener. Bieber (5-1, 3.53) ranks among the game's top rookies, though his ERA has risen by more than a run over his past four three starts.

BACK AT THE START

Kenta Maeda and Aaron Nola both return to the rotation after making their previous appearances out of the bullpen. The Dodgers' Maeda (7-5, 3.12) is coming off an unusual relief appearance July 15, facing two batters in the last game before the All-Star break to get a little work before an extended rest period. Meanwhile, Phillies ace Nola (12-3, 2.30) struck out two in a scoreless relief inning at the All-Star Game. He has allowed two-or-fewer runs in five straight starts.

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Who's Hot and Who's Not
July 23, 2018

Week of July 23rd

MLB is back in full swing after the All-Star break and while the time off was a nice reprieve for both the players and MLB bettors, it often marks the last significant time off for sports bettors the rest of the year with football right around the corner.

We've still got some time until then though, so let's look at some hot teams/trends for MLB teams coming out of the break and into their first full week of action for the 2nd half:

Who's Hot

Pittsburgh Pirates ML Bets (9-0 SU last nine)

It's not often that you see a baseball team that's won nine games in a row priced in the +240/250 underdog range, but that's precisely what we've got on Monday with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cleveland to take on the Indians.

Pittsburgh went into the All-Star break on a roll having won six in a row, but the time off did nothing to squash that momentum as they swept Cincinnati in a three-game set over the weekend and scored at least 6 runs in all three victories. In fact, the Pirates have averaged 6.33 runs per game during this nine-game winning streak and have won seven of those nine contests by at least two runs.

Squaring off against Cleveland for three games to start the week won't be easy and will probably be the end of this Pirates run at some point, but I don't expect them to get swept either, and you really aren't going to get too many other opportunities to back a smoking hot team like Pittsburgh at +250 odds like we've got on Monday. I would expect Cleveland to be priced close to that range for all three of these games, so taking a long look at Pittsburgh ML wagers could be a great way to start your week.

'Overs' in both St Louis (9-1 O/U last 10) and Cincinnati (9-1 O/U last 10) games

As luck would have it, two of the best 'over' bets in baseball right now begin a three-game set against one another on Monday night with St Louis in Cincinnati to take on the Reds. St Louis is on a 9-1 O/U run – thanks in large part to Matt Carpenter and his absurd HR hitting prowess of late (he had 6 HR's from Thursday through Sunday) – and they begin this week in Cincinnati to take on a Reds team that just finished allowing at least six runs against in three straight losses to the aforementioned Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds are on a 9-1 O/U run themselves over their last 10 games, including three consecutive 'overs' vs the Cardinals in St Louis prior to the break.

So the question here is will these high-scoring games continue for both teams in this series or will we see a bit of regression to the mean? Betting percentages for Monday's contest already suggest that many are well aware of this 'over' trend for both sides with 90% + on the high side of the 9.5 total for Game 1, and it's tough to make an argument against it. But don't expect all three games between these two to cash 'over' tickets again, so maybe it's best to take more of a macro view here and wait to see if totals start to become a tad inflated by “getaway day” on Wednesday if the first two games still see plenty of runs.

Who's Not

Making money on Tanner Roark (Washington) starts – 5-14 SU, -12.63 units

No starting pitcher in all of baseball has lost bettors more units than Washington's Tanner Roark this year and he's slated to start the series finale vs Milwaukee on Wednesday. Roark has lost five consecutive starts for the Nationals, and it's been seven outings overall since he started a game that the Nationals won. Three of those five recent losses have seen Washington's opponents score in double figures, and it's not like Milwaukee isn't a quality team to couldn't do the same thing to Roark as well.

What makes this downturn the most interesting though is that many bettors out there (myself included) expect Washington to turn things around in a hurry during this 2nd half and climb back into the NL East lead. But when you've got one starter every five days seemingly working against that long-term view, it makes handicapping the Nationals that much tougher. You are never going to get that much value backing Washington in Max Scherzer or Stephen Strasburg starts, so it's really the other three guys where you've got to look to make some hay. And when one of those three guys (Roark) is the worst bet in baseball, it makes decision making awfully tough.

If you decide to pass on the Nationals with Roark starting and they win you'll be kicking yourself for not trusting the long-term view of this team, but if you do back them and they lose, you'll be kicking yourself for backing the worst pitcher (money wise) in all of baseball. It makes this streak probably the best one to sit back and wait on, even if it's only to protect yourself from going on tilt.

Oh, and in case you are wondering, Roark isn't the only big name from a potential playoff team that's been burning money all year. Others that have been just slightly better than him this year include the Cubs' Kyle Hendricks (-11.51 units), the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw (-10.81 units), Houston's Justin Verlander (-8.52 units) and Cleveland’s Mike Clevinger (-7.61 units).