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Saturday’s games

National League

Brewers (76-60) @ Nationals (67-68)
Anderson is 3-0, 4.83 in his last six starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 14-12, 5-7 away
5-inning record: 14-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-26

Strasburg is 1-1, 7.98 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 8-8, 5-2 home
5-inning record: 8-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-16

Brewers are 6-2 in their last eight games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Washington won three of its last five games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Cubs (79-55) @ Phillies (72-62)
Hendricks is 4-1, 3.26 in his lat six starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 13-14, 8-6 away
5-inning record: 10-11-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 14-27

Eflin is 1-1, 8.22 in his last three starts; under is 9-5 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 10-9, 6-3 home
5-inning record: 12-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-19 (3 of last 3)

Cubs won eight of their last ten games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 road games. Philly is 4-8 in its last 12 games; over is 4-2 in their last six games.

Pirates (66-69) @ Braves (74-60)
Archer is 0-2, 7.62 in his last three starts (over 3-2). Team in his starts: 2-3, 1-2 away
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Gausman is 4-0, 1.00 in his last four starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 4-1, 2-0 home
5-inning record: 3-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Pirates lost seven of their last ten games; under is 14-4 in their last 18 games. Atlanta lost seven of its last eight home games; three of their last four games went over.

Reds (57-78) @ Cardinals (76-59)
Castillo is 1-3, 6.43 in his last four starts; his last three went over. Team in his starts: 13-13, 5-9 away
5-inning record: 11-14-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-26

Poncedeleon is 0-0, 0.82 in his two starts (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 1-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Reds lost nine of their last 11 games; under is 4-2 in their last six road games. St Louis is 18-4 in its last 22 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

Diamondbacks (73-62) @ Dodgers (73-62)
Corbin is 3-1, 2.70 in his last five starts; under is 8-4-1 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 16-11, 8-5 road
5-inning record: 13-7-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-27

Kershaw is 3-0, 2.32 in his last six starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-10, 5-6 home
5-inning record: 13-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-20

Arizona lost five of its last eight games; they’re 25-21 vs vs lefty starters—nine of their last 11 games stayed under. Dodgers won six of their last seven games; they’re 30-21 vs vs lefty starters- over is 7-5-1 in their last 13 games.

Rockies (72-62) @ Padres (54-83)
Gray is 3-0, 3.42 in his last eight starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 15-10, 7-5 road
5-inning record: 12-11-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-25

Erlin is 1-1, 5.66 in his last four starts (over 4-3). Team in his starts: 3-4, 0-2 home
5-inning record: 0-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

Colorado is 8-6 in its last 14 games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 games. San Diego won five of its last six home games; four of their last seven games went over.

Mets (59-75) @ Giants (68-68)
Matz is 0-3, 9.82 in his last four starts; his last seven starts went over. Team in his starts: 11-13, 6-6 road
5-inning record: 7-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-24

Holland is 2-0, 2.78 in his last four starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 14-11, 7-2 home
5-inning record: 9-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Mets lost four of their last five games; they’re 13-22 vs lefty starters- over is 6-4 in their last ten road games. Giants won five of their last six games; they’re 26-26 vs vs lefty starters. Under is 8-1 in their last nine home games.

American League

Detroit (54-81) @ New York (85-50)
Norris is 0-1, 4.91 in his two starts (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Tanaka is 0-3, 4.88 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 13-9, 4-5 home.
5-inning record: 12-5-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Tigers lost six of their last seven games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. New York won six of its last nine games; five of their last seven games stayed under.

Rays (71-63) @ Indians (77-57)
Snell is 4-0, 0.82 in his last four starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 16-9, 8-6 away (home team won all five)
5-inning record: 16-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-25

Bieber is 3-0, 3.81 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-4, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 8-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Rays won nine of their last 11 games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Cleveland lost five of its last nine games; they’re 18-16 vs vs lefty starters- under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

Minnesota (63-71) @ Texas (58-77)
Berrios is 0-1, 6.11 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five road starts. Team in his starts: 15-12, 4-8 away
5-inning record: 9-13-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-27

Gallardo is 0-2, 5.65 in his last three starts (under 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 9-3, 6-1 home.
5-inning record: 7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-12

Twins lost five of their last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Texas lost its last five games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Red Sox (93-43) @ White Sox (54-81)
Rodriguez is 2-0, 0.00 (17 IP) in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 16-3, 6-1 away
5-inning record: 12-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Rodon is 3-0, 3.00 in his last three starts (over 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 8-6, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 5-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Red Sox won three of their last four games; they’re 17-16 vs vs lefty starters- over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Chicago is 12-5 in its last 17 games; they’re 10-20 vs vs lefty starters- under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Angels (66-69) @ Astros (82-53)
Pena is 0-1, 4.18 in his last four starts; under is 8-2 in his last 10. Team in his starts: 5-7, 2-3 away
5-inning record: 3-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-12

James is making his MLB debut here; he was 6-4, 3.40 in 17 AAA starts this year. Team in his starts: 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Angels lost six of their last eight games; under is 3-0 in their last three games. Houston won eight of its last 12 games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Orioles (40-95) @ Royals (43-91)
Bundy is 0-4, 9.95 in his last five starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 8-17, 3-8 away
5-inning record: 8-13-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-25

Fillmyer is 2-0, 4.71 in his last four starts (over 5-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-6, 2-3 home.
5-inning record: 3-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8

Baltimore won three of its last four games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Royals won six of their last seven home games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 home games.

Mariners (75-60) @ A’s (81-55)
Paxton is 1-1, 5.84 in his last three starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 14-10, 8-5 away
5-inning record: 9-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-24

Mengden is making his first start since June 23; he is 0-2, 11.57 in his last four starts- over is 3-0-2 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-6, 6-4 home.
5-inning record: 8-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-16

Mariners are 6-10 in their last 16 games; under is 5-3 in their last eight road games. A’s are 20-9 in their last 29 games, 3-3 in last six; they’re 27-20 vs vs lefty starters- over is 4-1 in their last five games.

Interleague

Blue Jays (60-73) @ Marlins (53-81)
Estrada is 2-2, 7.91 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 11-12, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 9-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

Chen is 3-3, 2.16 in his last seven home starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five starts overall. Team in his starts: 10-11, 6-3 home.
5-inning record: 9-10-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-21

Blue Jays lost four of their last five games; they’re 14-31 vs vs lefty starters. Over is 8-2 in their last ten road games. Miami lost its last four games; under is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Umpires
NY-SF- Under is 7-1 in last eight Fairchild games.
Chi-Phil- Underdogs are 9-4 in last 13 Foster games.
Mil-Wsh- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Carlson games.
Pitt-Atl- Under is 7-3 in last ten Welke games.
Cin-StL- Four of last five Meals games went over.
Col-SD- Under is 10-4-2 in Rehak games this year.
Az-LA- Under is 13-3-2 in last 18 Bellino games.

Det-NY- Favorites won last seven Nauert games.
LAA-Hst- Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 DeJesus games.
Bos-Chi- Five of last seven Barksdale games went over.
TB-Clev- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Wolf games.
Balt-KC- Over is 8-4 in last dozen Gibson games.
Min-Tex- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Miller games.
Sea-A’s- Over is 16-6-1 in last 23 Johnson games.

Tor-Mia- Underdogs are 7-6 in last 13 Timmons games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/31
Ariz 36-23-10……33-22-10……..69-45
Atl 30-28-10…..33-24-9………63-52
Cubs 26-27-13……32-28-9…….58-55
Reds 21-41-4……25-32-10….…46-73
Colo 33-25-14……33-23-8……65-49
LA 34-23-8…….31-27-14……66-50
Miami 23-33-9…..28-28-15…….51-61
Milw 28-33-9…..34-25-7…….62-58
Mets 31-30-6……26-27-15…..57-55
Philly 26-26-15…..34-22-10……60-48
Pitt 30-29-7……29-27-13……..59-56
StL 34-25-10……30-30-6………64-55
SD 20-39-10……24-34-9…….44-73
SF 29-30-12…..27-24-14……56-54
Wash 29-28-13..…29-26-10……58-54

Orioles 18-38-12……21-37-11……39-75
Boston 32-25-14……41-18-6……..73-43
W Sox 23-40-6…..…22-35-10……45-75
Clev 27-27-13……41-17-10……..68-44
Det 22-35-10…..…30-30-11.……52-65
Astros 37-18-15……33-20-14…….70-37
KC 20-38-8…….28-32-10…..48-70
Angels 28-27-13……28-32-8……56-59
Twins 22-35-11……32-31-8…..54-66
NYY 33-21-11……41-22-8………74-42
A’s 26-32-11……29-26-12…..55-58
Seattle 33-30-9……29-24-14…….62-52
TB 30-26-13……31-25-9……60-50
Texas 22-35-8…..25-38-7…….47-73
Toronto 18-38-11…23-30-15……41-67

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/31)
Ariz 29-68…….25-66…..…54
Atl 21-67……27-66………48
Cubs 12-66……..22-66……..34
Reds 16-67……..16-69……..32
Colo 22-71…….24-64.…….46
LA 22-65……..25-70..…..47
Miami 14-65……..19-70…….33
Milw 24-69…..…25-68…….49
Mets 27-66……..21-68……48
Philly 16-67……..21-67……37
Pitt 15-66……..19-70…….34
StL 23-69……..20-66…….43
SD 19-70……..19-68…….38
SF 13-69………21-68..…..34
Wash 25-70……..20-65…….45

Orioles 20-68……..20-68……..40
Boston 19-70……25-66………44
White Sox 19-68……18-66…….37
Clev 18-66…….28-67……..46
Detroit 21-67……..20-69….…41
Astros 20-69…..…15-67………35
KC 16-66..…….22-68…….38
Angels 17-66…..….18-68…….35
Twins 15-66………15-68…….30
NYY 15-65……..28-70………43
A’s 18-71…..…..19-67…….37
Seattle 27-70………21-67…….48
TB 21-69..……20-64…….41
Texas 10-65……19-69…….…29
Toronto 17-67………14-67….….31

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 71-67 NL, favorites +$100
AL @ NL– 68-57 NL, favorites -$67
Total: 139-124 NL, favorites +$33

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Wild Card Standings

AMERICAN
Team Win Loss Percent GB
New York Yankees 85 50 0.630 +4.5
Oakland Athletics 81 55 0.596 0.0
Seattle Mariners 75 60 0.556 5.5
Tampa Bay Rays 71 63 0.530 9.0
Los Angeles Angels 66 69 0.489 14.5
Minnesota Twins 63 71 0.470 17.0
Toronto Blue Jays 61 73 0.455 19.0
Texas Rangers 58 77 0.430 22.5
Chicago White Sox 54 81 0.400 26.5
Detroit Tigers 54 81 0.400 26.5
Kansas City Royals 43 91 0.321 37.0
Baltimore Orioles 40 95 0.296 40.5

NATIONAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB
St. Louis Cardinals 76 59 0.563 +0.5
Milwaukee Brewers 76 60 0.559 0.0
Los Angeles Dodgers 73 62 0.541 2.5
Philadelphia Phillies 72 62 0.537 3.0
Colorado Rockies 72 62 0.537 3.0
San Francisco Giants 68 68 0.500 8.0
Washington Nationals 67 68 0.496 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates 66 69 0.489 9.5
New York Mets 59 75 0.440 16.0
Cincinnati Reds 57 78 0.422 18.5
San Diego Padres 54 83 0.394 22.5
Miami Marlins 53 82 0.393 22.5

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MLB

Saturday, September 1

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Trend Report
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New York Mets
NY Mets is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games on the road
NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
NY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Detroit
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


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


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


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Miami is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Chi White Sox is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Chi White Sox is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing at home against Boston


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Houston
LA Angels is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing Houston
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Houston is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games at home
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Baltimore is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Kansas City is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City's last 23 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Texas
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Minnesota
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Diego is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games on the road
Seattle is 15-3 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 16 games at home
Oakland is 3-15 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games at home
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games at home
LA Dodgers is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, September 1


NY Mets @ San Francisco

Game 951-952
September 1, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 16.284
San Francisco
(Holland) 13.987
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+115); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
September 1, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 17.049
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 13.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-135); Under

Milwaukee @ Washington

Game 955-956
September 1, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 15.010
Washington
(Strasburg) 16.025
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-135); Over

Pittsburgh @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
September 1, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Archer) 17.505
Atlanta
(Gausman) 13.997
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+130); Under

Cincinnati @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
September 1, 2018 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 16.343
St. Louis
(Pncedeleon) 15.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+125); Over

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 961-962
September 1, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 16.279
San Diego
(Erlin) 13.876
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-160); Under

Arizona @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
September 1, 2018 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 18.298
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 14.630
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-160
7
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+140); Under

Detroit @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
September 1, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Norris) 12.901
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 15.402
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 967-968
September 1, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Pena) 14.480
Houston
(James) 17.874
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

Boston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 969-970
September 1, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 15.879
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 17.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+140); Under

Tampa Bay @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
September 1, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 17.037
Cleveland
(Bieber) 16.265
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+100); Under

Baltimore @ Kansas City

Game 973-974
September 1, 2018 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 15.385
Kansas City
(Fillmyer) 13.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-115); Over

Minnesota @ Texas

Game 975-976
September 1, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Berrios) 15.689
Texas
(Gallardo) 14.056
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-125
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-125); Over

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 977-978
September 1, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 15.331
Oakland
(Mengden) 16.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+110); Under

Toronto @ Miami

Game 979-980
September 1, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.114
Miami
(Chen) 11.684
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-115); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, September 1

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NY METS (59 - 75) at SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 68) - 4:05 PM
STEVEN MATZ (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 58-75 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 34-57 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-68 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-28 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-18 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 291-197 (+55.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 90-51 (+30.3 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOLLAND is 7-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 13-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY METS are 451-470 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-51 (-29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MATZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. NY METS since 1997
HOLLAND is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (79 - 55) at PHILADELPHIA (72 - 62) - 7:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. ZACH EFLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1774-1817 (-263.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-52 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1310-1354 (-205.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
HENDRICKS is 27-27 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 72-62 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-24 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-13 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-16 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-27 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-18 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EFLIN is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-19 (+13.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 18-3 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+0.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 0.949.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
EFLIN is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (76 - 60) at WASHINGTON (67 - 68) - 7:05 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 14-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 12-16 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 76-60 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-56 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-26 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 78-73 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 54-29 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-43 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 67-68 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-24 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-35 (-21.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-32 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-41 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 53-45 (-7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-34 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-35 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-17 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 27.00 and a WHIP of 4.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
STRASBURG is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 0-3 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

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PITTSBURGH (66 - 69) at ATLANTA (74 - 60) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 33-45 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-46 (-20.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARCHER is 38-51 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 22-32 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 14-30 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 74-59 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 94-90 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-38 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 35-24 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 50-46 (+4.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 12-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
ATLANTA is 71-96 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 3-9 (-7.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 12-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ARCHER is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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CINCINNATI (57 - 78) at ST LOUIS (76 - 59) - 7:15 PM
LUIS CASTILLO (R) vs. DANIEL PONCEDELEON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 21-41 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 76-59 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 119-109 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 51-50 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 57-54 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 55-61 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 12-5 (+5.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.8 Units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

DANIEL PONCEDELEON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PONCEDELEON is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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COLORADO (72 - 62) at SAN DIEGO (54 - 83) - 8:40 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. ROBBIE ERLIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 103-105 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-36 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 72-62 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 38-32 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 54-37 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 56-42 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-42 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-32 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 4-21 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 8-9 (+1.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.4 Units)

JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 7-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 0.961.
His team's record is 7-7 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.3 units)

ROBBIE ERLIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
ERLIN is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.89 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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ARIZONA (74 - 61) at LA DODGERS (73 - 62) - 9:10 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 168-133 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-5 (+9.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
ARIZONA is 39-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 80-59 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-18 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 73-62 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-22 (-19.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-34 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 4-10 (-14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-17 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 31-28 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-44 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 9-5 (+6.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CORBIN is 4-9 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 6-11 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.1 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KERSHAW is 16-9 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 17-13 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-12. (+3.7 units)

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DETROIT (54 - 81) at NY YANKEES (85 - 50) - 4:05 PM
DANIEL NORRIS (L) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-3 (+1.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DANIEL NORRIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
NORRIS is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. DETROIT since 1997
TANAKA is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.207.
His team's record is 2-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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LA ANGELS (66 - 69) at HOUSTON (82 - 53) - 7:10 PM
FELIX PENA (R) vs. JOSH JAMES (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

FELIX PENA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PENA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSH JAMES vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (93 - 43) at CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 81) - 7:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 539-491 (-68.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-23 (+17.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-42 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 93-43 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 16-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-2 (+4.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. BOSTON since 1997
RODON is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (71 - 63) at CLEVELAND (77 - 57) - 7:10 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. SHANE BIEBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 134-66 (+36.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-4 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 71-63 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-46 (+5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-35 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SNELL is 16-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 11-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 77-57 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 9-12 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-39 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-58 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 43-33 (-8.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-29 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SNELL is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

SHANE BIEBER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (40 - 95) at KANSAS CITY (43 - 91) - 7:15 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. HEATH FILLMYER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 40-95 (-46.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-41 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-63 (-22.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 16-51 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-49 (-21.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 5-20 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-63 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-67 (-38.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-68 (-35.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-35 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BUNDY is 1-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 43-91 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-51 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-45 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-34 (-12.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-58 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-64 (-25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUNDY is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.79 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (63 - 71) at TEXAS (58 - 77) - 8:05 PM
JOSE BERRIOS (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 24-42 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 231-231 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 42-32 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 171-160 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 171-164 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
GALLARDO is 9-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 148-149 (+1.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 97-87 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-53 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JOSE BERRIOS vs. TEXAS since 1997
BERRIOS is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GALLARDO is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.7 units)

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SEATTLE (75 - 60) at OAKLAND (81 - 55) - 9:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. DANIEL MENGDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 81-55 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 37-26 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 86-62 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
OAKLAND is 49-36 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-34 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MENGDEN is 15-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 75-60 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 41-35 (+5.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 37-32 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-13 (+7.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 52-36 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 53-38 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 34-24 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 35-36 (+5.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-6 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PAXTON is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 5-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MENGDEN is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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TORONTO (61 - 73) at MIAMI (53 - 82) - 7:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 137-159 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-28 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 82-100 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-31 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 57-79 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 105-124 (+1.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-16 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CHEN is 96-72 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 32-12 (+21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 55-31 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. MIAMI since 1997
ESTRADA is 2-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.33 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-5. (-5.5 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. TORONTO since 1997
CHEN is 1-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.661.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

[StarDust Bum]

Best and worst MLB starting pitchers to bet on in September
Marc Lawrence

J.A. Happ was having a good season with the Toronto Blue Jays and has thrived in Yankee pinstripes with an ERA under 2.40.

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

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of September. On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in September team starts, winning 33% percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each September over the last three years.

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

GOOD SEPTEMBER PITCHERS:

Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland Indians • 11-4 (7-2 H)

Carrasco is once again finishing the season with a flourish. Since July, he has really gotten in an excellent groove and is on pace to have his fourth straight strong year as a starter. Playing mostly weak opponents all month, Carrasco and Cleveland should pile up more wins this month.

Cole Hamels, Chicago Cubs • 13-4 (7-2 H)

Hamels has stepped right into the Chicago Cubs rotation and has been motivated by the chance to get back to the playoffs. Cubs coaches have fine-tuned Hamels pitch selection and as a result his ERA is 0.69 with Chicago.

J.A. Happ, New York Yankees • 11-4 (9-0 A)

Happ is another hurler dialed in with a team that is heading to the postseason. The All Star left-hander was having a good season and has thrived in the Yankee pinstripes with an ERA under 2.40. Likely, more winning days ahead.

* Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers • 12-4 (6-2 A)

Remember all the talk of the “sky is falling” about Kershaw? Let's face it his ERA was almost 3.00, which by human standards is fantastic. But not for Kershaw, evidently. Since coming off the DL he's been dealing and guess what, his ERA this season now matches his career norms. Look for more W's in September.

Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs • 13-4 (7-2 H)

After a few bumpy starts in July and August, Lester has gotten back on track and looks to be ready to be the clutch pitcher he's been throughout his career. The lefty has actually been tougher on the road, with more strikeouts, fewer walks and lower batting average allowed as compared to at Wrigley.

Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals • 11-5 (6-2 A)

Not sure what to expect from Martinez at the moment. He's not pitched since July 30th and been on the DL with shoulder inflammation. His ERA has steadily been rising since June and his walks are way up. Stay tuned.

Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals • 13-4 (7-0 A)

As great as Mad Max has pitched since 2013, this year is setting up to be his masterpiece, even on a .500 team. Scherzer's at a career-low for ERA, opposing batters are hitting under.190 against him and have an OBP of under .250. This is not supposed to happen to 34-year-old pitchers. #magnificent

Luis Severino, New York Yankees • 10-1 (4-0 A)

The Yankees ace was pitching like Scherzer before running into trouble the middle of July. There is no doubt he struggled for a long stretch, however, upon closer inspection, his WHIP, batting average allowed and ERA are very close to career norms. Look for Severino to be fine this month. Note: the 10-1 record is also career mark for Severino.

* Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals • 9-1 (3-0 A)

Once again, Strasburg, after a stellar start, landed on the DL. He's made a couple of late August starts and not been impressive. Typically he finds ways to win games late in the season, even without his best stuff. But can this occur every year?

Josh Tomlin, Cleveland Indians • 10-3 (6-0 A)

Tomlin was terrible early for the Tribe and was sent to the bullpen and later landed on the DL. Unless he comes back and is fantastic, the 33-year might only get a spot start or two to see if he can make the playoff roster.

* Justin Verlander, Houston Astros • 12-4 (7-2 A)

The Astros right-hander is on pace to produce a magnificent season like he did in 2011-12 and with Detroit. Like the other great pitchers that are Verlander's age, he made the adjustment and has continued to be outstanding.


BAD SEPTEMBER PITCHERS:

* Chris Archer, Pittsburgh Pirates • 3-13 (1-9 A)

It turns out Archer is anything but an ace as his career continues to spiral downward. All those years of him just pitching "in tough luck" cannot hide the fact his record is well below .500 and with an ERA to match. Look for more of the same this month.

Ivan Nova, Pittsburgh Pirates • 3-10 (1-5 A)

Month by month, Nova has had an 'incredible' season. His first month he's at a 3.37 ERA, which is followed by 7.51. Nova rebounds exceptionally at 1.75 in June and July he's back up to 5.53. August gave us 4.44. September?

* Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox • 5-10 (2-5 H)

Boston fans and backers have to be concerned with Sale being on the DL twice since July. Their near perfect season could take a major hit if Sale is not pitching well come late September before the playoffs. Buyer beware.

Jordan Zimmermann, Detroit Tigers • 3-7 (2-5 H)

Zimmerman was on the “Play On” September list last year, but a winless September in 2017 bounces him to the “Play Against” category this season. Similar to other pitchers on this list, Zimmermann is a roller-coaster ride. Here we go again!

[StarDust Bum]

Weekend Watch
September 1, 2018
By Joe Williams

Bringing Their 'A' Game

The Oakland Athletics posted five runs in the first inning on Friday, but frittered the lead away against the Seattle Mariners. It was tied 5-5 after five innings, but the A's rallied and posted a run in the fifth and a run in the sixth to take the game 7-5. As such, the A's continue to nip at the heels of the first-place Astros, sitting just 1 1/2 games back of the defending champs in the American League West. In addition, the A's are keeping the Mariners are arm's length, as Seattle finds themselves seven games back of the Astros despite being 15 games over .500. If the M's are going to play into the postseason, it likely will have to be either winning the division, or at least leapfrogging the A's.

Seattle sends LHP James Paxton to the hill against Oakland RHP Daniel Mengden on Saturday. The Mariners are sinking lately, pun totally intended, as they have dropped four of their past five road games and two of their past seven against a right-handed starter. The good news is that the M's are 13-6 over Paxton's past 19 against a team with a winning record. The A's are 6-2 over Mengden's past eight outings at home, 4-1 in his past five against teams with a winning record and 6-2 in his past eight at home against a winning side. However, the A's are a dismal 3-14 over his past 17 starts inside the AL West. Despite Friday's loss, Seattle is still 21-9 in their past 30 trips to Oakland, and 16-7 over the past 23 meetings overall. The under has hit in eight of the past 10 meetings, including six of the past eight in Oakland.

HOT OR NOT

Team Streak Team Over/Under

Chicago White Sox 12-5 past 17 games overall Boston Over 7-3-1 past 11 games

Cincinnati 1-8 past nine games overall L.A. Angels Under 4-1 past five games

St. Louis 18-4 past 22 games overall Milwaukee Over 5-2 past seven games

Tampa Bay 9-2 past 11 games overall St. Louis Under 10-4-1 past 15 games

Texas 0-5 past five games overall Tampa Bay Over 5-2-1 past eight games

Looking Ahead

Saturday, Sept. 1

The red-hot Rays and AL Central-leading Indians will square off at Progressive Field on Saturday evening. LHP Blake Snell takes the ball for the Rays, while RHP Shane Bieber goes for the Tribe. Tampa Bay has been on fire lately against right-handed starters, going 9-2 over thei past 11 meetings. They're also 18-7 in the past 25 against teams with a winning overall record, and they're 4-1 in the past five against the AL Central. Tampa Bay sounds like a great side to support, as they're also 4-0 in Snell's past four outings, and 5-0 in his past five against winning teams. However, the Rays are just 10-21 in their past 31 road games against right-handed starters, and a dismal 6-15 in their past 21 road outings against a winning team.

For Cleveland, they're 4-1 in their past five overall, while going 75-35 across the past 110 games at Progressive Field. While they have won four of their past five starts with Bieber on the hill, the Indians are 0-4 in their past four tries against a southpaw. Total bettors might be pounding the 'under', which is a perfect 8-0 across Snell's past eight road outings, and 5-0 in his past five on the road against winning teams. The under is 6-0-1 in Cleveland's past seven at home, and 5-1 in their past six tries vs. LHP. The under is also 4-1-1 in Bieber's past six outings.

It's a battle of southpaws with Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin and Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw butting heads at Chavez Ravine. The Snakes are 6-1 in Corbin's past seven outings, and 7-2 in his past nine on the road. The Dodgers have won six of the past seven overall, and they're 36-16 in their past 52 at home vs. LHP. The Dodgers are also 40-13 in their past 53 with Kershaw facing a team with a winning overall record. The 'under' is listed at seven, and the result might be way lower. The under is a perfect 7-0 in the past seven for Arizona, and 6-0 in their past six on the road. The under is also 6-0 in their past six against NL West foes, and 13-3 in their past 16 on the road against teams with a winning home mark. The under is 6-1-1 in the past eight road outings by Corbin. The over is actually 3-1-1 in Kershaw's past five outings, but 8-3-1 in L.A.'s past 12 at home, and 40-18-2 in Kershaw's past 60 when facing a winning side.

Weather Report

The wind will be kicking up at AT&T Park, something we've seen frequently this season. There will be a 13-17 mph jetstream from home plate to straightaway center field to affect the Mets and Giants. Also in the bay area, the M's and A's will be negotiating winds blowing from 12-15 mph out to straightaway center field as well.

On the south side of Chicago, the Red Sox and White Sox won't have to deal with wind, but they'll be dodging the raindrops. There is a 40 percent or greater chance of strosm from 7pm-10pm CDT, tailing off later in the evening.

Wind will also be a factor for the Orioles and Royals, blowing 11-14 mph out to left field. Wind will affect the Twins and Rangers, but it will be a hot wind blowing into the face of the batters from left field at a 10-13 mph clip.

Sunday, Sept. 2

After lefty-on-lefty crime Saturday, it will be a pair of righties on the bump for the Diamondbacks and Dodgers on Saturday. RHP Clay Buchholz faces RHP Walker Buehler. The Snakes are 6-2 over Buchholz's past eight outings, and they're 7-2 in the past nine vs. RHP. In addition, Arizona is 4-1 in their past five against righties. For L.A., they're 11-5 in their past 16 at Dodger Stadium against right-handed starting pitchers. The under is 4-0 in Buchholz's past four, and 5-1 in his past six outings on the road. The under is also 7-3 in the past 10 at home for Los Angeles, and 4-0 in their past four at home with Buehler on the hill. The under is also 4-1 in Buehler's past five inside the division.

On Sunday night, Angels 'rookie' RHP Shohei Ohtani will toe the slab against Astros RHP Gerrit Cole in an intriguing pitching matchup. The Halos aren't going very well, but they're 5-1 in Ohtani's past six starts and 4-0 in his past four inside the division. Houston has had trouble at home, and inside the division lately. They're a stunning 3-12 in the past 15 at Minute Maid Park heding into Saturday's contest, and 1-4 in Cole's past five against AL West foes. They are an impressive 8-2 in his past 10 outings at home, however, and 5-0 in his past five at home against teams with a losing overall record.

Weather Report

The Cubs and Phillies might have a hard time getting start, as there is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms from 2-4pm ET. They might be able to get underway, but a lengthy delay could occur. The weather is expected to roll in for the O's and Royals, too, but they should be able to get an official game in.

The Mets and Giants will again be dealing with a strong wind to the left-center field power alley, gusting up to 17 mph at times. In Oakland, the M's and A's will again face winds from 11-14 mph, but blowing to the right-center field power alley this time around.

[StarDust Bum]

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

NYM at SF 04:05 PM
SF -139
U 7.5

DET at NYY 04:05 PM
DET +305
O 9.0

CHC at PHI 07:05 PM
CHC -127
U 8.5

MIL at WAS 07:05 PM
MIL +120
O 8.5

TB at CLE 07:10 PM
TB +111
U 8.0

TOR at MIA 07:10 PM
MIA -102
U 7.5

PIT at ATL 07:10 PM
PIT +127
U 8.0

LAA at HOU 07:10 PM
HOU -184
U 9.0

BOS at CHW 07:10 PM
CHW +153
U 8.5

BAL at KC 07:15 PM
BAL -109
O 9.5

CIN at STL 07:15 PM
STL -120
O 8.5

MIN at TEX 08:05 PM
MIN -110
O 10.0

COL at SD 08:40 PM
SD +132
U 7.5

SEA at OAK 09:05 PM
SEA -113
U 8.0

ARI at LAD 09:10 PM
ARI +155
U 7.0

[StarDust Bum]

Bryant has 2 hits in return from DL, Cubs beat Phillies
September 1, 2018

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Kyle Hendricks pitched six strong innings, Javier Baez notched his NL-leading 99th RBI and Kris Bryant doubled and had two hits in his return from the disabled list to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Saturday night.

Ian Happ homered and Baez had three hits for the NL Central-leading Cubs, who have won nine of 11.

Bryant had been sidelined since July 23 with left shoulder inflammation. The 2016 NL MVP doubled and scored in the third and singled in the eighth.

Hendricks (11-10) allowed one run on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks.

Nick Williams had two hits and an RBI for the Phillies, who fell three games behind first-place Atlanta in the NL East.

The Cubs, helped by another Phillies error, scored a pair of runs in the first off Zach Eflin (9-6).

DODGERS 3, DIAMONDBACKS 2

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Kemp slugged a go-ahead, two-strike, three-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting Los Angeles over Arizona and into a tie atop the NL West.

With fans on their feet chanting ''Let's go Dodgers,'' Kemp took two quick strikes from Archie Bradley before launching his 19th homer into center field for a 3-2 lead.

Justin Turner got the rally going with one out in the inning. He singled for the Dodgers' first hit since his double in the third. Manny Machado followed with a 10-pitch walk by Bradley to set up Kemp.

Bradley (4-5) was leading the National League in holds with 31 before Kemp's homer.

Kenta Maeda (8-8) worked a perfect eighth. Kenley Jansen put the tying run on in the ninth. The All-Star closer gave up a two-out double to Nick Ahmed before Ketel Marte popped up to second, giving Jansen his 34th save in 38 opportunities.

MARINERS 8, ATHLETICS 7

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - James Paxton returned from the disabled list to strike out 10 batters over five innings, Ben Gamel hit a two-run double and Seattle held off Oakland.

Jean Segura had a two-run single in the fifth, an inning after he was hit by a pitch. He finished with three hits, helping Seattle pull within 4+ games of Oakland for the second AL wild card.

Khris Davis hit his majors-leading 40th home run to start the eighth for Oakland, giving him three straight 40-homer seasons.

Edwin Diaz walked Jed Lowrie to begin the ninth and put the tying run aboard, and then recovered to strike out the side for his club-record 51st save in 55 opportunities.

Reliever Liam Hendriks (0-1), a September call-up, started as the first of nine Oakland pitchers and took the loss.

Paxton (11-5) took the mound for the first time since getting hit on his left forearm by a line drive Aug. 14 at Oakland. He allowed three runs on two hits and walked four.

YANKEES 2, TIGERS 1

NEW YORK (AP) - Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven strong innings for his first win since July, rookie Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and New York beat Detroit.

The Yankees got only two hits, but won for the 11th time in 15 games. New York has the second-best record in the majors, behind AL East-leading Boston.

Andrew McCutchen went 0 for 3 and struck out twice in his Yankees debut. The former NL MVP batted leadoff and played right field, a day after being acquired from San Francisco.

Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, who missed nearly six weeks with a recurring groin injury, went 0 for 4.

Tanaka (10-5) gave up one run and seven hits for his first victory since July 31. He was 0-3 with a 4.40 ERA in five August starts.

Jonathan Holder pitched a scoreless eighth and Dellin Betances notched his second save in the ninth.

Torres connected in the fifth off Daniel Norris (0-3).

ASTROS 7, ANGELS 3

HOUSTON (AP) - Tyler White hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run eighth inning, Alex Bregman homered and Houston beat Los Angeles.

With the score tied in the eighth, White hit a pitch to left field off Hansel Robles that missed being a home run by just feet. The ball bounced off the top of the metal scoreboard and back into left field. George Springer and Carlos Correa came around to score, putting the Astros ahead 5-3.

Correa drove in the tying run earlier in the eighth with an RBI single to center off Cam Bedrosian (5-4).

Joe Smith (5-1) got the win after giving up one hit and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning.

The Angels bullpen wasted one of Felix Pena's best starts. Pena gave up just two runs in seven innings, the longest start of his career.

RED SOX 6, WHITE SOX 1

CHICAGO (AP) - Eduardo Rodriguez struck out 12 in 5 2/3 innings in his return from an ankle injury, leading Boston past Chicago.

Jackie Bradley Jr., Ian Kinsler and Eduardo Nunez homered as AL East-leading Boston maintained its 7+-game lead over the New York Yankees. The Red Sox won for the fourth time in five games to run the majors' best record to 94-43, already one more victory than they had when they won the division each of the past two years.

Rodriguez (12-3) allowed one run and three hits in his first major league appearance since he sprained his right ankle while covering first against Toronto on July 14. The left-hander retired his first 12 batters, striking out 10.

Carlos Rodon (6-4) kept the White Sox in the game for a while before committing a costly error in the seventh. With one out and runners on second and third, the lefty fielded Andrew Benintendi's comebacker and threw wildly to first, allowing Christian Vazquez to come home.

RAYS 5, INDIANS 3

CLEVELAND (AP) - Blake Snell moved into a tie for the major league lead with his 17th win as Tampa Bay beat Cleveland.

Snell (17-5) allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings, giving up both runs in the second with one being unearned thanks to a throwing error by third baseman Matt Duffy. The left-hander worked around trouble early in the game, but retired nine of the last 10 hitters he faced and struck out the side in the sixth.

Snell is tied with New York's Luis Severino and Cleveland's Corey Kluber - two other top candidates for the AL Cy Young Award - for the most wins in the majors.

Tampa Bay scored four times in the sixth off Shane Bieber (8-3). Matt Duffy tied the game with a two-run double. Tommy Pham's RBI double put the Rays ahead before Kevin Kiermaier added a run-scoring single.

Jason Kipnis, whose playing time will decrease after the Indians acquired third baseman Josh Donaldson from Toronto on Friday, started the ninth with a pinch-hit home run off Chaz Roe.

Roe retired the next two hitters and Adam Kolarek got pinch-hitter Yonder Alonso for his second save.

BRAVES 5, PIRATES 3

ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking, RBI double in the four-run eighth inning, and NL East-leading Atlanta rallied to snap a three-game skid and beat Pittsburgh.

The Braves increased their division lead by three games over Philadelphia. They had dropped five of six overall and seven of eight at home.

After Dansby Swanson's 14th homer cut the lead to 3-2, pinch-hitter Lucas Duda doubled and was replaced by pinch-runner Lane Adams, who advanced to third on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s sacrifice fly.

Adams scored when Ender Inciarte reached safely after striking out on a wild pitch. Inciartie scored on Freeman's double, and Freeman advanced to third on a single and slid safely across the plate to beat a tag attempt on Johan Camargo's sacrifice fly.

All four runs were charged to Keone Kela (3-4), who had allowed just one run in his first 14 games, a stretch of 14 innings, with Pittsburgh.

Jonny Venters (2-0) got the win after facing two batters in the eighth. Braves closer A.J. Minter faced the minimum in the ninth to earn his 12th save in 14 chances.

NATIONALS 5, BREWERS 4

WASHINGTON (AP) - Juan Soto's two-run single highlighted a four-run eighth inning, and Washington rallied past Milwaukee.

With Washington trailing 3-1 in the eighth, Adam Eaton capped a nine-pitch at-bat with a two-out double off Joakim Soria (1-1). Trea Turner then lofted a single to left to make it 3-2. After Turner stole second Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon walked to load the bases.

Milwaukee's Dan Jennings came on to face Soto, who singled up the middle on a 2-2 pitch, scoring Turner and Harper with his third hit of the night. Rendon then scored on a wild pitch by Jordan Lyles.

Washington's Greg Holland (1-2) retired Manny Pina with the bases loaded to end the eighth and Justin Miller survived Tyler Saladino's pinch-hit solo homer in the ninth for his second save.

The game was delayed 1 hour, 57 minutes by rain in the top of the eighth and ended well past midnight.

ROCKIES 4, PADRES 2

SAN DIEGO (AP) - D.J. LeMahieu homered and Jon Gray pitched six solid innings as Colorado snapped San Diego's season-high four-game winning streak.

The Rockies broke a 21-inning scoreless string with a three-run fourth when they strung together four straight hits, the biggest one being LeMahieu's 13th homer.

Gray (11-7) allowed two runs and seven hits as the Rockies won for the 10th time in his last 11 starts. The right-hander hung two pitches that Hunter Renfroe hit for homers but otherwise he kept the Padres at bay.

Adam Ottavino and Scott Oberg worked an inning each and Wade Davis pitched the ninth for his 37th save.

Robbie Erlin (3-5) lasted 5 1/3 innings, charged with four runs, seven hits and one walk. The left-hander struck out seven in absorbing his second straight loss.

METS 2, GIANTS 1, 11 INNINGS

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Steven Matz struck out a career-high 11 batters, and New York went on to beat San Francisco.

Wilmer Flores doubled to left off Giants reliever Hunter Strickland (3-4) to lead off the 11th. He went to third when Jay Bruce grounded out to second against the shift, and scored on Todd Frazier's fly ball to left.

Jerry Blevins (2-2) pitched a scoreless 10th and Robert Gsellman worked the 11th for his ninth save.

Brandon Nimmo made a diving catch in right field, robbing Austin Slater of a hit to end the game.

The Mets have won six of their last seven games at AT&T Park.

Matz gave up one run in seven innings of three-hit ball.

REDS 4, CARDINALS 0

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Luis Castillo and two relievers combined on a two-hitter to lead Cincinnati past St. Louis.

The Reds snapped a three-game losing streak.

St. Louis, which won a major league-best 22 games in August, lost for the second time in six games. The Cardinals fell 4 1/2 games behind Chicago in the NL Central.

Castillo (8-11) gave up two hits and struck out a career-high 11 in 6 2/3 innings. He gave up a leadoff single to Matt Carpenter in the first before retiring 15 of the next 16 hitters.

David Hernandez and Raisel Iglesias completed the two-hitter.

Suarez keyed a three-run outburst against Daniel Poncedeleon (0-1) in the fourth.

RANGERS 7, TWINS 4

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre hit his 470th career homer after 23-year-old sluggers Nomar Mazara and Ronald Guzman went deep, helping the Texas stop a five-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota.

Mazara led off the second inning with his 18th home run and second in as many nights, matching his total from the previous 42 games. Guzman's 13th homer was a three-run shot that capped a four-run second to put the Rangers ahead for good at 4-2.

Beltre's homer leading off the fourth was the 39-year-old's eighth of the season and hit No. 3,143 for his career, breaking a tie with Robin Yount for 17th on the career list.

Yovani Gallardo (8-3) ended a streak of three winless starts, giving up six hits and three runs in five innings. Jose Leclerc struck out two in a perfect ninth for his eighth save in 12 opportunities.

Jose Berrios (11-10) struck out six in four innings, but all three hits he allowed were homers. He gave up five runs.

ROYALS 5, ORIOLES 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Whit Merrifield hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning, giving Kansas City a back-and-forth victory over Baltimore.

The Orioles went ahead off Jake Newberry (1-0) in the top of the ninth, when Trey Mancini homered to lead off and Tim Beckham added a two-run double, his fourth hit of the night.

Mychael Givens (0-7) came on to close it out, but he walked Brett Phillips on four pitches to lead off the inning. Cam Gallagher sacrificed Phillips to second, and Merrifield cracked an 0-2 pitch an estimated 415 feet to left field for the first game-winning homer of his career.

Kansas City has won six of seven on its homestand, its best seven-game stretch since July 2017, including the first two of this three-game series between the worst teams in the majors.

MARLINS 6, BLUE JAYS 3

MIAMI (AP) - Martin Prado hit a bases-clearing double in his first game in three weeks, Wei-Yin Chen pitched eight strong innings and Miami beat Toronto.

J.T. Realmuto hit his 18th home run and Brian Anderson knocked in two for the Marlins, who snapped a four-game skid.

Chen (6-9) allowed one run on three hits. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

Prado, who had been on the disabled list with an injured quad, delivered a bases-clearing double to left-center field in the fifth inning to give the Marlins a 6-1 lead.

Marco Estrada (7-11) allowed eight hits and six runs in 4 1/3 innings.

[StarDust Bum]

Sunday’s six-pack

— Raiders also traded with Buffalo for QB AJ McCarron; Gruden likes to collect QB’s. Oakland gave the Bills a 5th-round draft pick for a guy with three NFL starts. Oakland cut Connor Cook.

— Word out of Philly: QB Nick Foles will start the Eagles’ season opener Thursday.

— Notre Dame 24, Michigan 17— Wolverines are 9-9 in their last 18 games.

— New Jersey Giants kept four QB’s on their 53-man roster.

— Dallas Cowboys released veteran kicker Dan Bailey.

— With rosters expanding on Sept 1, A’s activated eight players Saturday, mostly pitchers.

Tweets of the Day
“No way”
Raiders’ QB Derek Carr, responding to the Khalil Mack trade

“No f—-ing way”
Raiders’ LB Bruce Irvin (he didn’t type f—-ing)

Sunday’s quiz
Who was the Browns’ QB last time they won a regular season game?

Saturday’s quiz
Norv Turner was the Chargers’ coach last time they finished 1st (or tied for 1st) in AFC West.

Friday’s quiz
Next week, Sam Darnold will become the youngest QB since 1970 to start a Week 1 game; Drew Bledsoe currently holds that record.


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Sunday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a football Saturday

13) Oakland Raiders traded star LB Khalil Mack to the Bears Saturday, getting two first round picks in return. Consensus on the Interweb is that this is a good trade for Chicago. Teams also swapped four other draft picks; Bears got a 2nd round pick in 2020, Raiders got a 3rd.

This says that Jon Gruden has all the power in Oakland; GM Reggie McKenzie and owner Mark Davis were supposedly not real anxious to trade Mack, but they also weren’t close to signing him to a new contract, either.

Chicago quickly gave Mack a 6-year, $141M contract extension. After the trade was announced, Bears dropped from 100-1 to 40-1 to win the Super Bowl; Raiders went from 20-1 to 40-1.

12) Auburn 21, Washington 16- Huskies gained 398 yards, but scored only one TD; they were 5-14 on 3rd down, -2 in turnovers and missed a short FG. SEC teams are now 9-3 in their last 12 games against Pac-12 opponents.

11) Penn State 45, Appalachian State 38, OT— 11 years ago this weekend, App State won at Michigan, when the Wolverines were #5 in country. App State was a I-AA team then; they’re in the Sun Belt now, and was a 24-point underdog here- they scored 28 points in 4th quarter after trailing 24-10, but the Nittany Lions tied the game with 0:42 left and avoided the upset in OT.

10) Cincinnati 26, UCLA 17— 6:00 left in the game, Cincy led 19-17; UCLA had 4th-and-1 from its own 36 with a true freshman (backup) QB playing, and the Bruins went for it, threw the ball, and failed miserably. Poor start to the Chip Kelly era in Westwood.

9) Maryland 34, Texas 29— For second year in a row, Terrapins upset Texas as a double-digit underdog; this game was delayed a while by stormy weather.

8) Michigan State 38, Utah State 31— Spartans were favored by 23.5, but needed a 13-yard TD with 2:00 left to hold off the gritty Aggies, who threw for 319 yards and look to be an improved team this season.

7) I-A teams that lost to I-AA teams:
— San Jose State (-2.5) lost 44-38 to Cal-Davis.
— Temple (-14.5) lost 19-17 to Villanova.
— UTEP (+7) lost 30-10 to Northern Arizona.
— Kansas (-9) lost 26-23 in OT to Nicholls State.

6) Rutgers 35, Texas State 7— Bobcats’ only score came on a pick-6; they had zero INT’s all of last season, which is hard to believe. Not sure I’ve ever heard of a team going thru an entire season with no INT’s. Bobcats were -15 in turnovers LY, -14 the year before, going 2-10 both seasons. Hard to win with terrible turnover margins.

5) West Virginia 40, Tennessee 14- Will Grier passed for 429 yards, five TD’s, as Mountaineers opened their season with a decisive win on a neutral field in Charlotte. Total yardage in this game was 547-301.

4) Illinois 31, Kent State 24— Huge sigh of relief from Champaign; Illini trailed this game 17-3 at the half. Total yardage was 469-453, not a good omen for the Illini’s Big 14 hopes.

3) Ole Miss 47, Texas Tech 27— Signing Day for college football is usually the first Wednesday in February; every year on day after Signing Day, I ask here why Texas Tech doesn’t sign more defensive players, and then in the fall, when their defense sucks, I ask again.

Last two years, Texas Tech lost eight games that they scored 30+ points in.

2) Buffalo Bills cut WR Corey Coleman, who they acquired from Cleveland this month; Bills now have $50M of dead money on their salary cap- next highest is Dallas, with $26M in dead money.

1) Cowboys’ TE Rico Gathers was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession by police in Frisco, TX Friday, as he sat on the bubble to make the Dallas roster. No bueno.

Gathers played basketball at Baylor; not sure what else to say here, other than your job as a player is to give the team reasons to keep you, not reasons to cut you.

Somehow, Gathers still made the Cowboys’ 53-man roster; we’ll see if he sticks.

[StarDust Bum]

LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani returns to mound, Nola vs Lester
September 1, 2018

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

SHO TIME

Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani is set to pitch again, and will start at night against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. The two-way sensation from Japan hasn't been on the mound in the majors since spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow nearly three months ago.

Ohtani excelled in his first nine starts before getting hurt, going 4-1 with a 3.10 ERA. He's continued to do well at the plate as a designated hitter.

Gerrit Cole (12-5, 2.85) starts for AL West-leading Houston.

ACES

It's a marquee matchup at Citizens Bank Park when Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.10 ERA) starts for playoff-contending Philadelphia vs. lefty Jon Lester (14-5, 3.67) and the NL Central-leading Cubs. Nola has given up more than two runs just once in his last 12 starts, building his case for the Cy Young Award.

START HIM UP

Twins manager Paul Molitor says he will use a reliever as the starter in the series finale at Texas, and is leaning toward lefty Gabriel Moya. Molitor said Zack Littell, who has been with Triple-A Rochester since early July, likely will be used as the next pitcher.

It would be the 23-year-old Moya's first career start after 31 relief appearances over two seasons. Moya pitched a scoreless inning Friday in a 10-7 win. Littell, a 22-year-old righty, made his major league debut in June and was primarily a starter in the minors.

''I talked to Zack today about it and I gave him a little heads-up before I talked to the pitchers as a whole, just in case you guys were asked about what he was going to do and he didn't know,'' Molitor said. ''I think he said two or three times where he's gone through it.''

AILING

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has missed two straight starts. Manager Bruce Bochy says Crawford has a sore left knee, among other minor ailments.

[StarDust Bum]

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

— Raiders also traded with Buffalo for QB AJ McCarron; Gruden likes to collect QB’s. Oakland gave the Bills a 5th-round draft pick for a guy with three NFL starts. Oakland cut Connor Cook.

— Word out of Philly: QB Nick Foles will start the Eagles’ season opener Thursday.

— Notre Dame 24, Michigan 17— Emotion outweighed execution in this game.

— New Jersey Giants kept four QB’s on their 53-man roster.

— Dallas Cowboys released veteran kicker Dan Bailey.

— With rosters expanding on Sept 1, A’s activated eight players Saturday, mostly pitchers.


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

13) Oakland Raiders traded star LB Khalil Mack to the Bears Saturday, getting two first round picks in return. Consensus on the Interweb is that this is a good trade for Chicago. Teams also swapped four other draft picks; Bears got a 2nd round pick in 2020, Raiders got a 3rd.

This says that Jon Gruden has all the power in Oakland; GM Reggie McKenzie and owner Mark Davis were supposedly not real anxious to trade Mack, but they also weren’t close to signing him to a new contract, either.

Chicago quickly gave Mack a 6-year, $141M contract extension. After the trade was announced, Bears dropped from 100-1 to 40-1 to win the Super Bowl; Raiders went from 20-1 to 40-1.

12) Auburn 21, Washington 16- Huskies gained 398 yards, but scored only one TD; they were 5-14 on 3rd down, -2 in turnovers and missed a short FG. SEC teams are now 9-3 in their last 12 games against Pac-12 opponents.

11) Penn State 45, Appalachian State 38, OT— 11 years ago this weekend, App State won at Michigan, when the Wolverines were #5 in country. App State was a I-AA team then; they’re in the Sun Belt now, and was a 24-point underdog here- they scored 28 points in 4th quarter after trailing 24-10, but the Nittany Lions tied the game with 0:42 left and avoided the upset in OT.

10) Cincinnati 26, UCLA 17— 6:00 left in the game, Cincy led 19-17; UCLA had 4th-and-1 from its own 36 with a true freshman (backup) QB playing, and the Bruins went for it, threw the ball, and failed miserably. Poor start to the Chip Kelly era in Westwood.

9) Maryland 34, Texas 29— For second year in a row, Terrapins upset Texas as a double-digit underdog; this game was delayed a while by stormy weather.

8) Michigan State 38, Utah State 31— Spartans were favored by 23.5, but needed a 13-yard TD with 2:00 left to hold off the gritty Aggies, who threw for 319 yards and look to be an improved team this season.

7) I-A teams that lost to I-AA teams:
— San Jose State (-2.5) lost 44-38 to Cal-Davis.
— Temple (-14.5) lost 19-17 to Villanova.
— UTEP (+7) lost 30-10 to Northern Arizona.
— Kansas (-9) lost 26-23 in OT to Nicholls State.

6) Rutgers 35, Texas State 7— Bobcats’ only score came on a pick-6; they had zero INT’s all of last season, which is hard to believe. Not sure I’ve ever heard of a team going thru an entire season with no INT’s. Bobcats were -15 in turnovers LY, -14 the year before, going 2-10 both seasons. Hard to win with terrible turnover margins.

5) West Virginia 40, Tennessee 14- Will Grier passed for 429 yards, five TD’s, as Mountaineers opened their season with a decisive win on a neutral field in Charlotte. Total yardage in this game was 547-301.

4) Illinois 31, Kent State 24— Huge sigh of relief from Champaign; Illini trailed this game 17-3 at the half. Total yardage was 469-453, not a good omen for the Illini’s Big 14 hopes.

3) Ole Miss 47, Texas Tech 27— Signing Day for college football is usually the first Wednesday in February; every year on day after Signing Day, I ask here why Texas Tech doesn’t sign more defensive players, and then in the fall, when their defense sucks, I ask again.

Last two years, Texas Tech lost eight games that they scored 30+ points in.

2) Buffalo Bills cut WR Corey Coleman, who they acquired from Cleveland this month; Bills now have $50M of dead money on their salary cap- next highest is Dallas, with $26M in dead money.

1) Cowboys’ TE Rico Gathers was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession by police in Frisco, TX Friday, as he sat on the bubble to make the Dallas roster. No bueno.

Gathers played basketball at Baylor; not sure what else to say here, other than your job as a player is to give the team reasons to keep you, not reasons to cut you.

Somehow, Gathers still made the Cowboys’ 53-man roster; we’ll see if he sticks.

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, September 2


Milwaukee @ Washington

Game 901-902
September 2, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 14.911
Washington
(Rodriguez) 16.124
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-105); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
September 2, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 14.087
Philadelphia
(Nola) 16.240
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-155); Under

Cincinnati @ St. Louis

Game 905-906
September 2, 2018 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 16.732
St. Louis
(Weaver) 14.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+135); Over

NY Mets @ San Francisco

Game 907-908
September 2, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 16.734
San Francisco
(Stratton) 13.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-130); Under

Arizona @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
September 2, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Buchholz) 16.232
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 17.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-170); Under

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 911-912
September 2, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Freeland) 14.878
San Diego
(Nix) 16.277
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Over

Pittsburgh @ Atlanta

Game 913-914
September 2, 2018 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kingham) 17.534
Atlanta
(Teheran) 14.168
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+130); Over

Detroit @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 2, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 12.956
NY Yankees
(Lynn) 15.346
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-230
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-230); Under

Boston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 917-918
September 2, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Johnson) 16.807
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 15.521
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-175); Under

Baltimore @ Kansas City

Game 919-920
September 2, 2018 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Hess) 13.504
Kansas City
(Lopez) 16.336
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+105); Over

Minnesota @ Texas

Game 921-922
September 2, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Moya) 14.205
Texas
(Mendez) 15.640
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
N/A

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 923-924
September 2, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 16.542
Oakland
(Jackson) 15.383
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+115); Under

Tampa Bay @ Cleveland

Game 925-926
September 2, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 17.174
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.129
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 927-928
September 2, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Ohtani) 15.866
Houston
(Cole) 17.488
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-185); Over

Toronto @ Miami

Game 929-930
September 2, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Reid-Foley) 11.971
Miami
(Bingham) 14.827
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-115); Under

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 2

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MILWAUKEE (76 - 61) at WASHINGTON (68 - 68) - 1:35 PM
JUNIOR GUERRA (R) vs. JEFRY RODRIGUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-31 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 76-61 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 78-74 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 60-44 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-24 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GUERRA is 17-9 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 68-68 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-61 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-29 (-17.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-27 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 54-45 (-6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-34 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-35 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GUERRA is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 0.68 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JEFRY RODRIGUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 55) at PHILADELPHIA (72 - 63) - 1:35 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1775-1817 (-262.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 903-906 (-168.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1311-1354 (-204.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 95-81 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-63 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-25 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 182-115 (+45.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-36 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-25 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-28 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-19 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NOLA is 12-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 20-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+0.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JON LESTER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LESTER is 7-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 0.978.
His team's record is 8-1 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

AARON NOLA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
NOLA is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (58 - 78) at ST LOUIS (76 - 60) - 2:15 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. LUKE WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 22-41 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-22 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DESCLAFANI is 13-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 119-110 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 57-55 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 12-6 (+4.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 5-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 6-2 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.6 units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WEAVER is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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NY METS (60 - 75) at SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 69) - 4:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. CHRIS STRATTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 59-75 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 35-57 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 99-122 (-29.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-35 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 23-28 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-69 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-41 (+3.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
STRATTON is 18-13 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 12-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 12-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-66 (-28.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-31 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 2-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.010.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.4 units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. NY METS since 1997
STRATTON is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ARIZONA (74 - 62) at LA DODGERS (74 - 62) - 4:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-35 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 168-134 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-12 (+17.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 39-31 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 80-60 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 32-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 74-62 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-22 (-18.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-34 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-17 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 32-28 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-40 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 9-6 (+5.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

WALKER BUEHLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (73 - 62) at SAN DIEGO (54 - 84) - 4:10 PM
KYLE FREELAND (L) vs. JACOB NIX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 325-443 (-95.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
COLORADO is 7-16 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 73-62 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 21-16 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
COLORADO is 39-32 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 21-16 (+8.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
COLORADO is 25-21 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 43-29 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FREELAND is 18-9 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 17-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 13-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 23-45 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-43 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-27 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 8-10 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.5 Units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FREELAND is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

JACOB NIX vs. COLORADO since 1997
NIX is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (66 - 70) at ATLANTA (75 - 60) - 5:05 PM
NICK KINGHAM (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 88-110 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 104-136 (-36.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 75-59 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
ATLANTA is 57-38 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 12-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-23 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 12-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
TEHERAN is 19-30 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 22-38 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

NICK KINGHAM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

JULIO TEHERAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
TEHERAN is 4-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)

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DETROIT (54 - 82) at NY YANKEES (86 - 50) - 1:05 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 118-180 (-41.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 this season.
DETROIT is 50-99 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-38 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 105-80 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-4 (+0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BOYD is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 11.43 and a WHIP of 1.963.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. DETROIT since 1997
LYNN is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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BOSTON (94 - 43) at CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 82) - 2:10 PM
BRIAN JOHNSON (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-23 (+17.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 94-43 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 43-17 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 29-7 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BOSTON is 76-29 (+32.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 65-28 (+23.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
JOHNSON is 14-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-39 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-3 (+3.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

BRIAN JOHNSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 9-16 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 9-21 (-13.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-11. (+5.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (40 - 96) at KANSAS CITY (44 - 91) - 2:15 PM
DAVID HESS (R) vs. JORGE LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 40-96 (-47.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-42 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-52 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-50 (-22.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 7-21 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-68 (-39.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-69 (-36.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-36 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-91 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-51 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-45 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 302-433 (-118.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 29-64 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

DAVID HESS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JORGE LOPEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (63 - 72) at TEXAS (59 - 77) - 3:05 PM
GABRIEL MOYA (L) vs. YOHANDER MENDEZ (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

GABRIEL MOYA vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

YOHANDER MENDEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (76 - 60) at OAKLAND (81 - 56) - 4:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 81-56 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 29-16 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 86-63 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 28-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 54-33 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 34-21 (+18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
JACKSON is 6-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 76-60 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-32 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 54-38 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 36-36 (+6.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-6 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 26-11 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.092.
His team's record is 33-16 (+12.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 20-27. (-8.0 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
JACKSON is 4-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.26 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (72 - 63) at CLEVELAND (77 - 58) - 4:10 PM
DIEGO CASTILLO (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CARRASCO is 4-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.006.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (66 - 70) at HOUSTON (83 - 53) - 8:05 PM
SHOHEI OHTANI (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 66-70 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-36 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 10-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 22-42 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 138-72 (+25.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 198-169 (+40.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 83-53 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 17-17 (-18.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 this season.
HOUSTON is 36-32 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 19-17 (-20.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 11-20 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 20-17 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 48-34 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-31 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-9 (+0.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

SHOHEI OHTANI vs. HOUSTON since 1997
OHTANI is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.064.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
COLE is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (61 - 74) at MIAMI (54 - 82) - 1:10 PM
SEAN REID-FOLEY (R) vs. JEFF BRIGHAM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 61-74 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 23-34 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 26-27 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 47-42 (+6.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

SEAN REID-FOLEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF BRIGHAM vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, September 2


National League
Brewers (76-61) @ Nationals (68-68)
Guerra is 0-2, 16.87 in his last three starts; his last four went over. Team in his starts: 12-13, 3-7 away
5-inning record: 8-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Rodriguez is 2-0, 2.81 in his last three start (over 5-0-1). Team in his starts: 4-2, 3-1 home
5-inning record: 1-2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Brewers are 6-3 in their last nine games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Washington won four of its last six games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten home games.

Cubs (80-55) @ Phillies (72-63)
Lester is 2-0, 2.04 in his last three starts; over is 10-2 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 20-7, 10-3 away
5-inning record: 15-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-27

Nola is 3-0, 0.96 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 19-8, 12-1 home
5-inning record: 11-7-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-27

Cubs won nine of their last 11 games; under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 road games. Philly is 4-9 in its last 13 games; over is 4-3 in their last seven games.

Pirates (66-70) @ Braves (75-60)
Kingham is 0-3, 12.60 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 4-8, 1-4 away
5-inning record: 5-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-12

Teheran is 1-0, 2.81 in his last four starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 15-11, 8-5 home
5-inning record: 11-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-26

Pirates lost eight of their last 11 games; under is 14-4-1 in their last 19 games. Atlanta lost seven of its last nine home games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Reds (58-78) @ Cardinals (76-60)
DeSclafani is 2.88 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 9-6, 3-2 away
5-inning record: 9-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

Weaver is 0-2, 5.84 in his last three starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 11-13, 3-7 home
5-inning record: 11-12-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-24

Reds lost nine of their last 12 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. St Louis is 18-5 in its last 23 games; under is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Diamondbacks (73-63) @ Dodgers (74-62)
Buchholz is 6-1, 1.69 in his last eight starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-6, 4-5 road
5-inning record: 11-0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Buehler is 2-0, 1.07 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 9-7, 5-4 home
5-inning record: 9-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-16

Arizona lost six of its last nine games; 10 of their last 12 games stayed under. Dodgers won seven of their last eight games; under is 4-0 in their last four games.

Rockies (73-62) @ Padres (54-84)
Freeland is 3-0, 1.65 in his last five starts; under is 12-3 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 18-9, 7-6 road
5-inning record: 13-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-27

Nix is 2-2, 4.05 in his four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 2-2, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Colorado is 9-6 in its last 15 games; under is 11-4 in their last 15 games. San Diego won five of its last seven home games; they’re 13-29 vs lefty starters- under is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

Mets (60-75) @ Giants (68-69)
Syndegaard is 1-1, 5.09 in his last three starts; under is 8-5 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 12-7, 4-5 road
5-inning record: 11-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Stratton is 1-0, 1.26 in his last two starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-9, 6-3 home
5-inning record: 10-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-21

Mets lost four of their last six games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games. Giants won five of their last seven games; under is 9-0-1 in their last ten home games.

American League
Detroit (54-82) @ New York (86-50)
Boyd is 0-3, 6.62 in his last three road starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine starts. Team in his starts: 12-14, 3-10 away
5-inning record: 9-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-26

Lynn is 0-1, 7.80 in his last three starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 4-1, 3-0 home.
5-inning record: 4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Tigers lost seven of their last eight games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. New York won seven of its last ten games; they’re 26-11 vs vs lefty starters- six of their last eight games stayed under.

Rays (72-63) @ Indians (77-58)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Carrasco is 3-1, 2.49 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 16-9, 8-4 home.
5-inning record: 15-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Rays won 10 of their last 12 games; over is 5-2-2 in their last nine games. Cleveland lost six of its last ten games; under is 10-3-1 in their last 14 home games.

Minnesota (63-72) @ Texas (59-77)
Gibson is 2-4, 6.43 in his last six starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-15, 6-9 away
5-inning record: 10-15-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-27

Colon is 2-2, 7.77 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-13, 6-4 home.
5-inning record: 8-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-23

Twins lost six of their last eight games; under is 8-5 in their last 13 road games. Texas lost five of its last six games; over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Red Sox (94-43) @ White Sox (54-82)
Johnson is 3-0, 5.81 in his last five starts (over 5-0); Boston scored 50 runs in those games. Team in his starts: 9-2, 3-1 away
5-inning record: 9-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Shields is 1-1, 5.59 in his last three starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13 home starts. Team in his starts: 9-19, 7-8 home.
5-inning record: 9-17-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-28

Red Sox won four of their last five games; over is 6-4 in their last ten games. Chicago is 12-6 in its last 18 games; they’re 10-21 vs vs lefty starters- under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Angels (66-70) @ Astros (83-53)
Ohtani is starting for first time since June 6; he is 3-0, 2.25 in his last five starts, with last four staying under. Team in his starts: 7-2, 4-0 away
5-inning record: 6-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Cole is 2-0, 4.24 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 19-8, 10-3 home.
5-inning record: 15-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-27

Angels lost seven of their last nine games; under is 3-1 in their last four games. Houston won nine of its last 13 games; they’re 30-20 vs vs lefty starters- over is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Orioles (40-96) @ Royals (44-91)
Hess is 1-2, 1.42 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 3-11, 1-8 away
5-inning record: 3-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Lopez is 0-3, 7.90 in his three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 0-3, 0-2 home.
5-inning record: 0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Baltimore won three of its last five games; under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Royals won seven of their last eight home games; over is 8-5 in their last 13 home games.

Mariners (76-60) @ A’s (81-56)
Hernandez is 0-5, 8.10 in his last seven starts; four of his last five went over. Team in his starts: 11-14, 5-7 away
5-inning record: 9-14-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 13-25

Jackson is 0-1, 5.79 in his last three starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-3, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 3-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Mariners are 7-10 in their last 17 games; under is 5-4 in their last nine road games. A’s are 3-4 in their last seven games; over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Interleague
Blue Jays (60-74) @ Marlins (54-81)
Reid-Foley is 0-2, 10.61 in his two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-2 away
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Lopez is 0-3, 3.79 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 2-8, 1-5 home.
5-inning record: 4-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-10

Blue Jays lost five of their last six games; over is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Miami lost four of its last five games; under is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

Umpires
NY-SF- Over is 11-2 in last 13 Danley games.
Chi-Phil- Favorites won six of last eight Ripperger games.
Mil-Wsh- Under is 7-1 in last eight Hoberg games.
Pitt-Atl- Road team is 10-3 in last 13 Randazzo games.
Cin-StL- Under is 7-3 in last ten Hickox games.
Col-SD- Over is 6-3-2 in last 11 Wegner games.
Az-LA- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Hamari games.

Det-NY- Home side won 10 of last 12 Barry games.
LAA-Hst- Underdogs are 7-6 in last 13 Scheurwater games.
Bos-Chi- Six of last seven Barber games stayed under.
TB-Clev- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Holbrook games.
Balt-KC- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Carapazza games.
Min-Tex- Five of last six Porter games stayed under.
Sea-A’s- Under is 8-1-2 in last 11 Blaser games.

Tor-Mia- Under is 5-2 in last seven Muchlinski games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/1
Ariz 37-23-10……33-22-10……..70-45
Atl 30-28-10…..33-25-9………63-53
Cubs 27-27-13……32-28-9…….59-55
Reds 22-41-4……25-32-10….…47-73
Colo 34-25-14……33-23-8……66-49
LA 34-23-8…….31-28-14……66-51
Miami 23-33-9…..29-28-15…….52-61
Milw 29-33-9…..34-25-7…….63-58
Mets 31-30-7……26-27-15…..57-55
Philly 26-26-15…..34-23-10……60-49
Pitt 31-29-7……29-27-13……..60-56
StL 34-25-10……30-31-6………64-56
SD 20-39-10……24-35-9…….44-74
SF 29-30-12…..27-24-15……56-54
Wash 29-28-13..…29-27-10……58-55

Orioles 19-38-12……21-37-11……40-75
Boston 33-25-14……41-18-6……..74-43
W Sox 23-40-6…..…22-36-10……45-76
Clev 27-27-13……42-17-10……..69-44
Det 22-36-10…..…30-30-11.……52-66
Astros 37-18-15……33-21-14…….70-38
KC 20-38-8…….28-33-10…..48-71
Angels 29-27-13……28-32-8……57-59
Twins 22-36-11……32-31-8…..54-67
NYY 33-21-11……42-22-8………75-42
A’s 26-32-11……29-27-12…..55-59
Seattle 34-30-9……29-24-14…….63-52
TB 30-27-13……31-25-9……60-51
Texas 22-35-8…..26-38-7…….48-73
Toronto 18-39-11…23-30-15……41-68

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/1)
Ariz 29-69…….25-66…..…54
Atl 21-67……27-67………48
Cubs 13-67……..22-66……..35
Reds 16-68……..16-69……..32
Colo 22-72…….24-64.…….46
LA 22-65……..25-71..…..47
Miami 14-65……..20-71…….34
Milw 24-70…..…25-68…….49
Mets 27-67……..21-68……48
Philly 16-67……..22-68……38
Pitt 15-67……..19-70…….34
StL 23-69……..20-67…….43
SD 19-70……..19-69…….38
SF 13-69………21-69..…..34
Wash 25-70……..20-66…….45

Orioles 20-69……..20-68……..40
Boston 19-71……25-66………44
White Sox 19-68……18-67…….37
Clev 18-66…….28-68……..46
Detroit 22-68……..20-69….…42
Astros 20-69…..…15-68………35
KC 16-66..…….22-69…….38
Angels 17-67…..….18-68…….35
Twins 16-67………15-68…….31
NYY 15-65……..28-71………43
A’s 18-71…..…..19-68…….37
Seattle 27-71………21-67…….48
TB 21-70..……20-64…….41
Texas 10-65……19-70…….…29
Toronto 17-68………14-67….….31

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 71-67 NL, favorites +$100
AL @ NL– 69-57 NL, favorites +$33
Total: 140-124 NL, favorites +$133