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**Udog** · 06-21-2018, 11:48 PM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— Dodgers’ pitcher Ross Stripling is also a licensed stock broker.

— Gleyber Torres passed on the Home Run Derby; they’re having trouble getting guys.

— Marlins’ P Dan Straily got suspended five games for drilling Buster Posey.

— It is possible that Brooks Koepka lost the trophy he won for winning the US Open. He says he doesn’t know where it is.

— Mike Trout had a stretch this week where he reached base 29 of 36 times, the best 8-game stretch of on-base %age since Stan Musial in 1953.

— In their first 74 games, Kansas City Royals started 11 different players in the #2 spot in the batting order. Not good.

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Armadillo: Friday’s Den: Running Diary of the 1st round of the NBA Draft…….

7:25: Before the NBA Draft, some NFL news. Bucs’ QB James Winston will be suspended for three games, for something that happened with an Uber drive in Arizona two years ago.

Buccaneers open at New Orleans, then the Eagles/Steelers come to Tampa Bay. Not great to play those teams without your starting QB.

Winston had character-related issues in college, too. This isn’t good for him or the Bucs or the NFL or coach Dirk Koetter, who needs a good season to keep his job.

7:30: NBA Draft is in Brooklyn; they need to do what the NHL/NFL do now and move the draft around the country, get out of New York City.

Commissioner Adam Silver is one of my heroes; a tall, bald man with glasses who has a great job and does it very well, but stop with the opening statement. Drafts get over-hyped; need to see teams picking players as soon as possible.

7:35: Jay Bilas has already questioned Deandre Ayton’s “motor” which means he doesn’t try hard all the time. Good Lord, that bothers me, if you spend your #1 pick on someone who is often lethargic. Effort should never be an issue.

Anyway, the Phoenix Suns take Ayton, whose Arizona team got plastered by Buffalo in the first round of the NCAA tournament. I picked Arizona, but I’m not bitter at all.

ESPN has Chauncey Billups (good) and Bilas (annoying) as its analysts, Rece Davis (very good) as its host. Billups compares Ayton to Joel Embiid. Davis points out that Ayton is the 9th straight college freshman to be the first pick in the draft.

7:44: Marvin Bagley III goes #2 to Sacramento. Bilas downplays Bagley’s defensive abilities, but Duke played a 2-3 zone almost all of last season. Go figure. Billups compares Bagley to Chris Bosh. Bagley is happy to be in Sacramento, which is refreshing.

Duke had a player picked in the top 3 in the last five NBA Drafts, which is a record.

NBA saved me lot of money by putting four patches on the right side of each team’s hats which they’re selling on the Interweb. I’m not a fan of a lot of junk on the hats I buy, so this saves me a decent amount of money, because the front of the hats are nice.

7:48: Worst part of the NBA Draft is they don’t announce the trades as they happen, which is stupid and misleading. Atlanta Hawks take Luka Doncic but ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says he is being traded to Dallas, with the Hawks winding up with Trae Young.

7:55: Memphis takes Jaren Jackson Jr, whose mother is Director of Player Ops for the WNBA. At first, Jackson said he didn’t want to play for Memphis, but I’m sure he won’t mind being paid by Memphis. Billups compares him to Joakim Noah.

Jackson’s dad played 13 years in the NBA; his first eight years in the NBA, he played for a different team every year.

8:00: Dallas takes Trae Young, who will be traded to Atlanta. ESPN ruined Young’s season at Oklahoma by over-hyping him a sickening amount and putting a huge target on his back. The Hawks get a 2019 first-round pick from Dallas in addition to the Young/Doncic swap.

8:08: Orlando takes Mo Bamba with the #6 pick; he has a 7-foot-10 wingspan, the longest wingspan ever recorded at the NBA Combine. Bilas says he needs to get a lot stronger.

They showed video recently of Bamba making ton of 3-pointers in a workout, but he shot 27.5% behind the arc at Texas last year, so we’ll see. The NBA 3-point shot is longer than college.

NHL Draft is Friday; it’ll be different than this draft. Not better, not worse. Different.

8:13: Bulls won their fewest games in 14 years this year; they take Wendell Carter, a center from Duke. Carter could’ve gone to Harvard had he wanted to; he is a good shooter, but again, Duke played a ton of 2-3 zone last year, so will defense be an issue, especially on pick/roll? Billups compares him to Carlos Boozer.

8:18: Cavaliers take Alabama PG Collin Sexton, who Billups compares to Eric Bledsoe. Kid is highly competitive, but Cleveland might be a sad place to watch basketball for a few years, with Lebron James expected to skip town.

8:24: Knicks missed the playoffs the last five years; why does ESPN have to show Spike Lee before their draft pick? New York takes Kevin Knox, another Kentucky player. John Calipari’s recruiting has to get easier and easier with every year all his guys go in the 1st round.

Knox played quarterback in high school, which hints at leadership qualities.

8:30— 76ers take Mikal Bridges, a 4-year player who played on two national title teams with Villanova. He is 6-7 wth a 7-2 wingspan; Billups compares him to Nicolas Batum of the Hornets.

Bridges’ mother is VP of Human Resources with the 76ers.

8:37: Charlotte Hornets take a Canadian PG and another Kentucky player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who reminds Billups of Michael Carter-Williams, but the kid will be traded to the Clippers. I’d rather live in LA than Charlotte anyway, but no one asked me.

He shot 40.4% on the arc and 82% on the foul line, both good things, and he didn’t start early last season- he earned his way into the starting lineup.

ESPN has an international scouting guy named Mike Schmitz on; he says Gilgeous-Alexander was the best guard in the draft.

8:43: Clippers draft Miles Bridges, who will be traded to the Hornets. Bridges would’ve been a high draft pick LY; Billups compares him to Shawn Marion, a pretty big compliment.

Clippers gave Charlotte two future 2nd-round picks to swap the 11th and 12th picks.

8:48: University of Buffalo’s social media people posted this on Twitter:

“Congrats to @DeandreAyton on being selected #1 overall in the #NBADraft by the @Suns! We hope your @NBA career starts better than your college one ended”

Wow. Ayton’s college career ended with an ugly loss to Buffalo.

8:50: NBA Lottery started in 1985; Boston College’s Jerome Robinson is the Eagles’ first player ever taken in the lottery— Clippers took him at #13. John Bagley was the 12th pick in the ’82 Draft, taken by Cleveland.

Tonight is June 21; on July 6, the NBA Summer League begins in Las Vegas, so these kids who get drafted will be fighting for jobs in 16 short days, against other kids who didn’t get drafted and veterans who’ve played in the NBA before, or are fighting to get there. Very competitive.

8:54: Denver owner Stan Kroenke’s son Josh started for Missouri’s hoop team 15 or so years ago; if they don’t take Michael Porter Jr, who the hell will?

8:58: Nuggets draft Porter; their trainer should ask for a raise. Billups compares him to Kevin Durant, which is a total insult to Durant. Porter played three college games, and one of them was for two whole minutes. He is more suspect than prospect.

In totally unrelated news, Flava Flav threw out the first pitch at the Richmond Flying Squirrels game tonight. Squirrels are the AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. They had 6,117 fans in Richmond, for a game that was shortened by rain.

9:06: Washington Wizards take Oregon alum Troy Brown, who I think is a Las Vegas kid and is considered a versatile player. Billups compares him to Andre Iguodala.

There is a guy sitting next to Arizona coach Sean Miller who has the shiniest bald head I’ve ever seen. As a bald man myself, just don’t have the energy to do that day after day, keep my head totally slick. Plus I’d look like Mr Potato Head if I did that, so no thanks.

9:14: Zhaire Smith played one year at Texas Tech; the Suns drafted him, but he’s getting traded to the 76ers for Mikal Bridges, which puts the kibosh on Mrs Bridges’ happiness from 45 minutes ago. Smith wasn’t an ESPN top 100 recruit coming out of high school- it is rare for a player like that to be drafted so high.

9:22: Milwaukee Bucks take Donte DiVincenzo, who started only 10 of Villanova’s 40 games LY, but he played starter’s minutes (29.7 mpg), scoring 13.4 ppg, making 40.1% on the arc, in his only season of college ball.

He scored 31 points in the national championship game, but anytime I hear a kid raised his draft stock in the Combine, it bothers me. Billups compares him to Tyler Johnson.

Random fact; over half the players in the NBA (53%) have played in the G-League.

Talk about draft/trades in the NBA; on June 24, 1998, Dirk Nowitzki was traded by Bucks with Pat Garrity to the Mavericks for Robert Traylor. How did that work out?

9:29: San Antonio Spurs drafted G Lonnie Walker from Miami, FL, who has had knee issues and also has ballhandling/defensive issues, but he can score. Spurs’ coaches will develop him. Not many kids who go to high school in Reading, PA go to college in Miami.

9:34: Atlanta Hawks take a kid from the Albany area, Kevin Huerter from Maryland. Huerter’s dad and brother play/played for Siena College; Kevin is an excellent shooter; good luck to the young man. I was surprised when he came out of school, but shooters are always in demand.

People have too much money: LeBron James’ jersey from Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals just closed on @NBAAUCTIONS to a winning bid of $100,322. Oy.

9:42: Minnesota takes Josh Okogie, a guard from Georgia Tech. Bilas says his man asset is that “…..he plays his tail off all the time.” No wingspan, no upside, he just tries hard. There are worse things someone can say about you.

Budweiser just ran a commercial with John Starks, the old Knicks’ guard who talks about being undrafted, then fighting to make it in the NBA. Damn good commercial.

Starks played 13 years in the NBA, scored over 10,800 points.

9:46: Utah drafts Grayson Allen; Jazz are coached by Duke alum Quin Snyder. Now I have to watch all of Utah’s summer league games to see if someone kicks Allen’s ass. He got away with being a dirty player in college because Coach K sheltered him, but now he is out on his own. We’ll see how that works out.

9:51: Chicago Bulls take Chandler Hutchison from Boise State. He is the first Boise player drafted since 1999, which should help their recruiting. Billups compares him to Kyle Kuzma.

OK, I have Madison Bumgarner on my fantasy baseball team and he’s pitching in a few minutes, so time to grab some food and watch that game. Hope you enjoyed this…….

**Udog** · 06-21-2018, 11:49 PM

Weekend Road Warriors

The Cardinals are in Milwaukee for a huge NL Central showdown

The NL Central is shaping up to be one of the best division races we may have this year as the Cubs and Brewers are tied atop the division entering Thursday's play while St Louis is just a few games back. The Cards have started to right the ship after a rough opening stretch to the year, and this weekend they've got a huge four-game set with the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee enters this series with a 5-4 SU edge in the season series so far, but I wouldn't put it past the Cardinals to flip that record around by the time Sunday evening arrives. St Louis should be getting some decent underdog odds throughout this entire series as the road team (they are in the +110 range for Game 1 on Thursday), and with three of their four wins over the Brewers this year coming IN Milwaukee, I'm expecting a series split at worst for the Cardinals this weekend.

**Udog** · 06-22-2018, 07:37 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, June 22

National League
Diamondbacks (41-33) @ Pirates (36-38)
Corbin is 1-2, 6.46 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-7
5-inning record: 7-3-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

Nova is 2-0, 1.54 in his last two starts; under is 4-0-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 7-6.
5-inning record: 7-2-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-13

Arizona lost three of its last five games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine road games. Pittsburgh won four of its last seven games; under is 4-2 in their last six games.

Phillies (39-33) @ Nationals (40-33)
Eflin is 3-0, 1.93 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 5-3.
5-inning record: 6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Roark is 1-2, 5.16 in his last four starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 5-9.
5-inning record: 4-8-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Phillies won four of their last five games; they’re 4-8 in road series openers. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Nationals are 7-11 in their last 18 games; they’re 7-5 in home series openers- under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Cubs (42-30) @ Reds (29-45)
Quintana is 1-1, 1.59 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-5
5-inning record: 7-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-14

Castillo is 0-4, 7.40 in his last four starts; under is 5-2-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 6-9
5-inning record: 6-9. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

Cubs lost four of last six road games; Chicago’s last five games stayed under. Reds won their last four games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Dodgers (38-35) @ Mets (31-41)
Wood is 1-1, 8.15 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 7-7
5-inning record: 4-7-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Wheeler is 0-1, 4.11 in his last five starts; over is 7-4 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 4-9
5-inning record: 3-9-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Dodgers lost three of last four games; they’re 6-5 in road series openers. Under is 7-0 in their last seven games. Mets are 7-22 in their last 29 games, 6-6 in home series openers. Under is 6-0 in their last six home games.

Cardinals (38-35) @ Brewers (44-30)
Flaherty is 2-0, 0.79 in his last two starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 6-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9

Guerra is 0-2, 3.64 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-7
5-inning record: 5-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Cardinals lost seven of their last nine games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Brewers won four of last six home games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Marlins (29-46) @ Rockies (37-38)
Chen is 1-1, 7.16 in his last four starts (over 3-0-1). Team in his starts: 5-5
5-inning record: 6-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

Gray is 1-2, 7.92 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-9
5-inning record: 7-7-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

Marlins lost three of their last four games, are 5-2 in last seven road series openers. Over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Colorado won its last three games; over is 17-2 in their last 19 games. Rockies are 3-8 in home series openers.

Padres (34-43) @ Giants (38-38)
Richard is 3-0, 3.00 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-7.
5-inning record: 5-10. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Stratton is 5-1, 4.26 in his last seven starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 11-4.
5-inning record: 8-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-15

San Diego lost its last five games; under is 10-2 in their last 12 road games. Giants won four of their last five games; over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

American League
New York (50-22) @ Tampa Bay (34-40)
Sabathia is 2-1, 2.21 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 7-7.
5-inning record: 6-5-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Bullpen games all weekend for the Rays. Team in bullpen games: 9-12. (under 11-9-1)
5-inning record: 9-8-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-21

New York won seven of its last nine games; they’re 8-4 in road series openers. Under is 8-0 in their last eight road games. Tampa Bay lost five of its last seven games; they’re 5-5 in home series openers. Under is 8-1 in their last nine games.

Mariners (46-29) @ Red Sox (50-26)
LeBlanc is 3-0, 2.02 in his last four starts (under 6-2-1). Team in his starts: 7-2
5-inning record: 5-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Wright is 1-1, 0.44 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Seattle lost its last four games; they’re 8-5 in road series openers. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine road games. Red Sox lost four of their last six games; under is 11-5 in their last 16 games.

Tigers (36-39) @ Indians (40-33)
Fiers is 1-0, 2.66 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 9-4
5-inning record: 6-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Bieber is 1-0, 3.97 in two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0.
5-inning record: 2-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Tigers won five of their last seven games, are 4-8 in road series openers. Under is 10-2 in their last 12 road games. Cleveland won its last four games; they’re 6-7 in home series openers. Under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Royals (22-52) @ Astros (50-26)
Duffy is 1-1, 4.50 in his last four starts; over is 9-3 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 4-11.
5-inning record: 5-9-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-15

Keuchel is 1-2, 6.75 in his last five starts; over is 5-0-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-8.
5-inning record: 4-8-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-15

Royals lost their last nine games; they’re 3-8 in road series openers. Under is 10-4 in their last 14 games. Houston is 13-1 in its last 14 games; they’re 7-5 in home series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

A’s (38-36) @ White Sox (24-49)
Bassitt is 0-2, 5.73 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2.
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Manaea is 1-0, 3.38 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 8-7.
5-inning record: 5-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Giolito is 1-3, 8.75 in his last five starts (under 8-6). Team in his starts: 5-9.
5-inning record: 3-10-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Shields is 1-4, 4.64 in his last five starts; under is 9-1-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 5-10.
5-inning record: 5-9-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

A’s won their last four games; they’re 7-2 in last nine road series openers. Seven of last eight Oakland games went over the total. White Sox lost their last seven games; under is 15-2-2 in their last 19 games. Chicago is 4-7 in home series openers.

Rangers (32-44) @ Twins (33-38)
Minor is 1-2, 5.28 in his last five start 9under 4-1). Team in his starts: 6-7
5-inning record: 3-8-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-13

Romero is 1-0, 4.80 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 4-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-9 (6 of last 6)

Rangers won their last five games; they’re 3-9 in road series openers. Under is 8-1 in their last nine road games. Minnesota won four of its last six games; they’re 6-7 in home series openers. Under is 6-3-1 in their last ten home games.

Blue Jays (34-40) @ Angels (40-35)
Estrada is 2-0, 1.45 in his last three starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-7
5-inning record: 5-5-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-14

Lamb allowed two runs in five IP (88 PT) in his first ’18 start. Team in his starts: 0-1 Over 1-0.
5-inning record: 1-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Toronto lost nine of its last ten road games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Angels lost seven of their last ten games; over is 7-0-1 in their last eight games.

Interleague
Orioles (21-52) @ Braves (43-30)
Cobb is 1-4, 7.90 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 2-10
5-inning record: 2-9-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Newcomb is 3-1, 2.59 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-5
5-inning record: 9-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Baltimore lost 11 of its last 13 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Orioles are 4-8 in road series openers. Braves won six of their last eight games; they’re 7-4 in home series openers. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/21
Ariz 17-14-4……18-12-8……..35-26
Atl 19-15-5…..15-11-8………34-26
Cubs 15-13-9……17-13-5…….32-26
Reds 10-23-4……11-22-3….…21-45
Colo 23-13-7……20-12-2……43-26
LA 15-15-4…….18-15-7……33-30
Miami 15-22-3…..14-14-7…….29-36
Milw 17-14-7…..19-14-3…….36-28
Mets 15-22-2……14-14-7…..28-34
Philly 13-15-7…..19-11-6……32-26
Pitt 15-15-5……15-13-10…….30-28
StL 17-13-4……17-19-3………34-32
SD 12-20-6……15-19-4…….27-38
SF 17-18-9…..14-16-3………31-34
Wash 18-11-8..…17-15-4………35-26

Orioles 10-20-9…….11-21-3……21-41
Boston 21-14-8……18-12-4……..39-26
White Sox 12-22-4…….9-22-5….21-44
Cleveland 15-13-8……24-9-5……39-22
Detroit 15-16-4……16-17-10…..31-33
Astros 20-12-9……18-11-7…….38-22
KC 11-18-6…….13-21-6…..24-39
Angels 21-12-4……15-16-7……36-28
Twins 14-15-7……15-17-6…..29-32
NYY 17-9-6……23-11-6…….40-20
A’s 12-15-7……13-18-9……25-33
Seattle 21-14-4……17-13-9……38-27
TB 19-16-8……13-13-5……32-28
Texas 13-19-5…..10-24-5…….23-43
Toronto 9-19-6……14-18-9……23-37

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/21)
Ariz 13-34…….13-37…..….26
Atl 13-38……12-35……….25
Cubs 7-37……..17-37………24
Reds 9-36……..6-35………..15
Colo 16-41…….17-34..…….33
LA 11-34……..14-38..…….25
Miami 10-40……..11-36…….21
Milw 13-39……..10-35…….23
Mets 15-37……..11-33…….26
Philly 8-36……..15-37…..…23
Pitt 9-35……..11-39………20
StL 12-33……..10-39…….22
SD 9-38……..8-39……….17
SF 9-40………14-34….…23
Wash 16-39……..10-35……..26

Orioles 13-39……..12-35………25
Boston 12-43……14-34………26
White Sox 12-38……11-36…..…23
Clev 9-37…….12-37………21
Detroit 11-34……..12-42……23
Astros 12-39…..…8-35……….20
KC 10-36..…….10-39…….20
Angels 11-36…..…..9-37………20
Twins 12-36………8-43……..20
NYY 6-31……..15-40……….21
A’s 7-35…..…..11-39………18
Seattle 13-37………12-39……..25
TB 14-43..……9-31………23
Texas 6-37…….…10-38……16
Toronto 6-36………10-39….…16

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 38-31 NL, favorites +$390
AL @ NL– 25-24 NL, favorites -$756
Total: 63-55 NL, favorites -$366

**Udog** · 06-22-2018, 07:45 AM

MLB

Friday, June 22

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Trend Report
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
Arizona is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Washington's last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 15 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 12 games on the road
Detroit is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 15 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 16 games
NY Yankees is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games
Chi Cubs is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing Boston
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Boston's last 16 games
Boston is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Boston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 12 games when playing Seattle
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games
NY Mets is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
NY Mets is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
NY Mets is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games
Oakland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Oakland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Oakland 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 Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 19 games
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games at home
Chi White Sox is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Chi White Sox is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland

Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 14 games
Kansas City is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Houston
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games at home
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games on the road
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing LA Angels
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
LA Angels is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
LA Angels is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA Angels is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego's last 11 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego

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**Udog** · 06-22-2018, 08:31 AM

Friday's Diamond Notes
Tony Mejia

Hottest team: Rangers (5-0 last five)

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that this is the first time all season that Texas has taken up residence in this spot. The Rangers hadn't even won four straight games until earlier this week, registering their first three-game sweep in taking down Kansas City.

Following a day off, the Rangers open a series against the Twins, making their lone stop of the season in Minneapolis. The Rangers went 3-4 against Minnesota last season and are an underdog against rookie Fernando Romero. Lefty Mike Minor was on the mound to open Texas' winning streak against Colorado on Saturday, snapping a seven-game skid. He's never started against Minnesota but has an 8.14 road ERA.

Coldest team: Royals (0-9 last nine, 1-15 last 16)

In addition to being swept by lowly Texas, Kansas City has also had the brooms broken out against it by the Astros and Reds. After completing a winless homestand, the Royals hit the road to face Houston. They were outscored 24-9 by the Astros over the weekend.

Kansas City also dropped nine straight in April, opening 3-14. It also lost nine games last season but hasn't had a skid reach double-digits since losing 12 in a row in 2012. Danny Duffy will attempt to stop the bleeding against fellow lefty Dallas Keuchel, who picked up his first victory since May 13 last time out with 10-2 win on Saturday in K.C. Royals catcher Salvador Perez is just 2-for-21 against him in career meetings.

Hottest pitcher: Clayton Richard (6-6, 4.31 ERA)

Over his last seven starts, Richard is 5-1 with a 2.98 ERA and a WHIP of 0.95. He flirted with a no-hitter in Miami and comes off a road win in Atlanta to move his June record to 3-0. Be warned, however, that Richard had his shortest start of the season against the Giants, surrendering a season-worst seven runs and eight hits in just four innings. He's 0-3 against San Francisco since returning to San Diego for this second stint with the team, so there are eight Giants batting .400 or better against him over their careers.

Coldest pitcher: Alex Cobb, Orioles (2-9, 7.14 ERA)

This weekend's lone interleague series begins in Atlanta with Cobb looking to avoid becoming the first pitcher to lose 10 games on the season. After allowing just two hits over six innings in a win over the Mets to open June in building off a decent May, Cobb has surrendered 14 runs and four homers in 10.2 innings, suffering losses against the Jays and Marlins as his ERA crept back up over 7.00. He closed April with the number at 13.11. The Braves will send lefty Sean Newcomb (8-2, 2.70) to the mound and are heavily favored (-190).

Biggest OVER run: A's (7-1 last eight)

Arizona couldn’t pull off the home sweep of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, but the D-backs scored a pair of late runs to cash the OVER of 7 ½ in a 5-4 loss. The D-backs plated at least eight runs in each of their previous five games (all wins), but fell to 2-19 in their last 21 games when scoring four runs or fewer. Overall, Arizona is 11-4 in the past 15 contests, meaning the D-backs have been plating plenty of runs of late, which includes a 7-2 mark to the OVER in the last nine home contests. The D-backs host the Mets on Thursday, looking to avenge a three-game sweep at Citi Field last month in which Arizona scored only six runs.

Biggest UNDER run: Yankees (15-1 last 16)

New York's 'under' run has been a reliable money maker in June and prevailed yesterday despite four first-inning runs when the Mariners failed to rally in the late innings. The lone 'over' in the run came as a result of New York's comeback from a 5-0 deficit on Wednesday, a game the Bombers won 7-5 on a Giancarlo Stanton walk-off blast. The Yankees are 7-1 over their last eight and 17-4 since May 31, holding teams to four or fewer runs in all but three of those contests. The Rays managed just seven runs over four games against the Yanks last weekend, winning only the series finale to avoid being swept. Tampa Bay has seen the 'under' prevail in eight of its last nine and will use its bullpen approach here, sending out Ryne Stanek as the opener. C.C. Sabathia (4-2, 3.30) is coming off his longest outing of the season, striking out 10 Rays in a tough-luck 3-1 loss.

Matchup to watch: Mariners at Red Sox

This would be your AL Wild Card game if the season ended today. Obviously, there are still nearly 90 games left, but given that the teams just split a four-game set at Safeco Field just last week in a series that featured three one-run games, this is by the most compelling show the American League is offering up over the next few days.

Knuckleballer Steven Wright and soft-tossing lefty Wade LeBlanc hooked up last Saturday night in a 1-0 game that Mariners captured. LeBlanc, a pitch-to-contact guy, struck out nine and walked none, while Wright worked seven innings in suffering a hard-luck loss.

Boston avoided being swept by the Twins on Thursday afternoon, breaking open a tight game late before cruising to a 9-2 win to end a 10-game road trip at 6-4. Seattle was swept for the first time all season in the Bronx, failing to rally after ace James Paxton surrendered all the runs New York would score in the first inning of a 4-3 afternoon loss.

These teams split last season's six meetings, but Seattle won two of three at Fenway. The 'under' is 7-3 in their last 10 head-to-head matchups.

Betcha didn’t know: The A's will be playing their first doubleheader of 2018, while the host White Sox will be playing their third. Based on the pitching matchups, Oakland is likely to be favored in both games. The A's haven't played in many twinbills this decade but are coming off a sweep in their most recent one. Last September, Oakland routed Houston at home by a combined margin of 22-5.

Oakland is looking to set a franchise record in Game 1, having hit home runs in 21 straight road games to even a mark set back in July-Sept of 2013. Meanwhile, Chicago has played at least one doubleheader per season since 2007 but have dropped seven in a row overall. Check the weather forecast since more showers are a possibility.

Biggest public favorite: Cubs (-130) at Reds

Biggest public underdog: Royals (+270) at Astros

Biggest line move: Reds (+138 to +115) vs. Twins

**Udog** · 06-22-2018, 09:15 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, June 22

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ARIZONA (41 - 33) at PITTSBURGH (36 - 38) - 7:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 425-435 (+38.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARIZONA is 41-33 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 30-15 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-19 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 79-55 (+20.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 67-87 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

PAT CORBIN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CORBIN is 1-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NOVA is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (39 - 33) at WASHINGTON (40 - 33) - 7:05 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-51 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 841-882 (+22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 37-43 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-18 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-36 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

TANNER ROARK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ROARK is 5-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 7-9 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.3 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (42 - 30) at CINCINNATI (29 - 45) - 7:10 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1737-1792 (-269.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 445-464 (-94.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 104-84 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 844-784 (-157.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 64-30 (+19.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-23 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-40 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 408-439 (-101.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
QUINTANA is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (38 - 35) at NY METS (31 - 41) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 38-35 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-36 (-20.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 176-133 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 21-26 (-21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-20 (-16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-17 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WOOD is 34-38 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-41 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 2-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 13-21 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 8-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 9-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-24 (-9.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 30-71 (-40.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WHEELER is 4-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 0-8 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ALEX WOOD vs. NY METS since 1997
WOOD is 0-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WHEELER is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 31.50 and a WHIP of 4.000.
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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ST LOUIS (38 - 35) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 30) - 8:10 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 121-114 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-30 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-41 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-15 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-22 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 53-42 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 73-55 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 453-410 (+51.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 (+2.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
FLAHERTY is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GUERRA is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

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MIAMI (29 - 46) at COLORADO (37 - 38) - 8:40 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 29-21 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHEN is 91-66 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 77-61 (-42.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 14-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CHEN is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.08 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JON GRAY vs. MIAMI since 1997
GRAY is 1-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.640.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (34 - 43) at SAN FRANCISCO (38 - 38) - 10:15 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. CHRIS STRATTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-38 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-12 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 286-191 (+57.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 89-48 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 581-400 (+74.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
STRATTON is 11-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 11-1 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 11-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 76-91 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 13-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
RICHARD is 49-43 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-146 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-55 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-4 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RICHARD is 6-8 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 11-8 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.5 units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
STRATTON is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (50 - 22) at TAMPA BAY (34 - 40) - 7:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. RYAN STANEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 50-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SABATHIA is 17-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 34-18 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 75-37 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 10-22 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 56-68 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-1 (+2.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SABATHIA is 16-15 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 25-21 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 22-22. (-2.6 units)

RYAN STANEK vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
STANEK is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.752.
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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SEATTLE (46 - 29) at BOSTON (50 - 26) - 7:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. STEVEN WRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 96-165 (-51.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SEATTLE is 46-29 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-15 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 18-9 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEBLANC is 14-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 12-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 26-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 576-439 (-68.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 441-404 (-81.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. BOSTON since 1997
LEBLANC is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.020.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

STEVEN WRIGHT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WRIGHT is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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DETROIT (36 - 39) at CLEVELAND (40 - 33) - 7:10 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. SHANE BIEBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 57-181 (-66.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997.
DETROIT is 52-91 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-107 (-29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-28 (+31.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-39 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FIERS is 9-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 6-1 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 40-33 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-21 (-17.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-21 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-25 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-56 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 20-19 (-9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-3 (+1.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FIERS is 3-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.04 and a WHIP of 1.104.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

SHANE BIEBER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (22 - 52) at HOUSTON (50 - 26) - 8:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 22-52 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 2-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-31 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-36 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 162-94 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 80-68 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-22 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DUFFY is 1-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KEUCHEL is 5-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (38 - 36) at CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 49) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS BASSITT (R) vs. LUCAS GIOLITO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 13-30 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-28 (+17.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 181-97 (+43.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.

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

CHRIS BASSITT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BASSITT is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (32 - 44) at MINNESOTA (33 - 38) - 8:10 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. FERNANDO ROMERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 118-116 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-13 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 77-69 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 205-198 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 93-76 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 96-104 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-23 (+14.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-30 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 152-136 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 51-48 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-68 (-24.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 89-108 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MIKE MINOR vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

FERNANDO ROMERO vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (34 - 40) at LA ANGELS (40 - 35) - 10:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 110-126 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 63-81 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-19 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-20 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 23-41 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 14-18 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HEANEY is 5-12 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.682.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
HEANEY is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 21.62 and a WHIP of 3.003.
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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BALTIMORE (21 - 52) at ATLANTA (43 - 30) - 7:35 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 21-52 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-32 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-37 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-29 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COBB is 2-10 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 43-29 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 13-2 (+12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 29-18 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 22-7 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COBB is 14-4 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 87-96 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.

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

ALEX COBB vs. ATLANTA since 1997
COBB is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (38 - 36) at CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 49) - 4:10 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 13-30 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 181-97 (+43.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 51-39 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 8-28 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

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

SEAN MANAEA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 10-9 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-12. (-6.8 units)

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**Udog** · 06-22-2018, 12:16 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, June 22

Arizona @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
June 22, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Corbin) 16.055
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 14.061
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-125); Under

Philadelphia @ Washington

Game 953-954
June 22, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 14.150
Washington
(Roark) 15.681
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-150); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
June 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 15.331
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 17.375
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+120); Over

LA Dodgers @ NY Mets

Game 957-958
June 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 14.572
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 16.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+135); Over

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 959-960
June 22, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Flaherty) 15.205
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 13.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+100); Over

Miami @ Colorado

Game 961-962
June 22, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Chen) 15.351
Colorado
(Gray) 14.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
15
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-230
11
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+200); Over

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
June 22, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 13.498
San Francisco
(Stratton) 16.827
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-135); Under

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 965-966
June 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 17.019
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 15.941
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-160); Under

Seattle @ Boston

Game 967-968
June 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(LeBlanc) 14.647
Boston
(Wright) 18.425
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-135); Under

Detroit @ Cleveland

Game 969-970
June 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fiers) 15.556
Cleveland
(Bieber) 18.584
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-200); Under

Kansas City @ Houston

Game 971-972
June 22, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 16.425
Houston
(Keuchel) 15.380
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-300
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+250); Over

Oakland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
June 22, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Bassitt) 13.879
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 15.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+110); Over

Texas @ Minnesota

Game 975-976
June 22, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Minor) 16.923
Minnesota
(Romero) 14.425
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+100); Over

Toronto @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
June 22, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 16.069
LA Angels
(Heaney) 14.572
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+140); Over

Baltimore @ Atlanta

Game 979-980
June 22, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cobb) 14.458
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 17.150
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-180
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-180); Under

Oakland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 981-982
June 22, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 15.428
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 13.983
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-140); Under

**StarDust Bum** · 06-22-2018, 12:16 PM

Diamond Trends - Friday
June 22, 2018

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Dodgers are 13-0 SU as a road favorite by more than 120 after they were shutout, winning by an average of 3.08 runs per game.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Red Sox are 0-11 SU as a 135+ favorite in the first game of a series with no rest when they are off a game as a favorite and their opponent's starter has a strike-per-ball ratio of at least two on the season.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are a perfect 13-0 SU in franchise history after any game in which Gleyber Torres had fewer than two hits and struck out at least twice.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Brewers are 0-11 OU with Junior Guerra when their bullpen allowed runs in each of their last two games, staying under by an average of 3.23 runs.

**StarDust Bum** · 06-22-2018, 12:22 PM

Wkd Series Prices - Best Bets
June 22, 2018

MLB Weekend Series Prices Best Bets

After going 2-0 with my weekend series wagers a couple of weeks ago, last week's plays split the board right down the middle. Philadelphia was able to claim the final two games of their series with Milwaukee, while the exact opposite happened to the Angels as they dropped their final two contests with Oakland. It was a “no harm, no foul” weekend with those plays so it's on to this weekend's matchups.

This weekend there aren't as many matchups to breakdown as there were a handful of four-game series that got going yesterday, but there are still two series plays where I think we can catch a winner or two. Let's get right to them.

LA Dodgers (-145) vs New York Mets (+125)

The L.A Dodgers hit a bit of a snag this week having dropped two of three to the Cubs, but after having Thursday off I like them to bounce back strong this weekend against a Mets team that deserves to be faded nearly every day.

L.A opens up as a -160 favorite on Friday night with Alex Wood going up against Zack Wheeler and they also have a favorable scheduling spot for that Game 1 as well. L.A got some rest and relaxation time in on Thursday during their travel day, but New York played an afternoon matinee in Colorado (lost 6-4) and then travelled back home for the first time in 10+ days. That was the end of a 10-game road trip for New York that saw them go 3-7 SU overall, and I've never got a problem fading a squad – especially one as suspect as the Mets – in their first game off a long road trip with a taxed bullpen that got plenty of work in Colorado the past few days.

After that we've got Saturday's matchup of Jacob deGrom vs Caleb Ferguson where without question the Mets will be laying significant juice, followed by the all lefty matchup of Jason Vargas vs Rich Hill on Sunday. This series wager appears as though it will come down to that Sunday game – one I expect L.A to be the favorites in -
but I also wouldn't write off the Dodgers that quickly against deGrom. Sure, deGrom has been a bright spot for New York this year, but the Dodgers are the defending NL Champs and have more than enough firepower in their lineup to light him deGrom up if he doesn't have his best stuff. At -145 I'm getting the much better team here that could be laying that price or higher in two of the three games individually. Tough to pass that up.

Best Bet: L.A Dodgers to win the series (-145)

Texas Rangers (+215) vs Minnesota Twins (-255)

Right from the top, this is a series price I just really don't get. Both teams enter this series with nearly the same amount of wins – Texas has 32 while Minnesota has 33 – and while the pitching matchups on Saturday and Sunday do favor Minnesota, I just don't see how they should have this much chalk attached to their name.

Texas comes into this series having won five in a row after sweeping Kansas City to start this week and have allowed 3 runs or less in four of those five victories. This Rangers pitching staff that was getting lit up for the better part of May and early June seems to have found something of late and now they look to continue that success in a pitcher-friendly part in Minnesota. At better than 2-1 odds here, that's a risk worth considering at bare minimum.

Then we've got a Rangers offense who have scored 4+ in five of their last six overall and have a few guys in their lineup that have had success against the likes of Jose Berrios and Jake Odorizzi (Minnesota's weekend starters) throughout their careers. Taking a shot that they can get at least one of those two games isn't a horrible idea, especially if they can win on Friday in what is essentially a toss-up game with the odds sitting at -105 for Texas and -115 for Minnesota as of this writing. Without question the value is there on Texas to take them at this price this weekend and for someone who is never shy about backing underdogs, this is a spot I've got to jump on.

Best Bet: Texas Rangers to win series (+215)

As far as the other series' are concerned this weekend, here's how I see them breaking down

*Number of games won in brackets

Philadelphia (1) vs Washington (2)
New York Yankees (2) vs Tampa Bay (1)
Seattle (1) vs Boston (2)
Detroit (1) vs Cleveland (2)
Baltimore (2) vs Atlanta (1) – Baltimore's a juicy underdog if you can stomach the risk
Kansas City (1) vs Houston (2)
Miami (1) vs Colorado (2)

**Udog** · 06-22-2018, 02:47 PM

MLB

Friday, June 22

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Steven Wright, Boston Red Sox (2-1, 1.23 ERA, $96)

The knuckleball is dancing once again for the veteran Wright, who has been almost unhittable since re-joining the Red Sox rotation on June 5th. In the three starts since then Wright owns a 0.44 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP.

Wright will look to stay hot as he and the Red Sox welcome the Mariners to town on Friday night and Boston is currently a -133 home favorite.

Slumping: Alex Cobb, Baltimore Orioles (2-9, 7.14 ERA, $-847)

It always seemed like an odd move for Cobb to sigh with the Orioles this offseason and to say it hasn’t worked out would be putting it nicely.

After appearing to find his groove for a bit, the train has gone off the rails once again he veteran right-hander. Cobb has an 8.10 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP in his last three starts and has given up two home runs in each of the last two.

Cobb and the O’s are healthy +165 road dogs for their matchup tonight against the Braves.

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