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**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 09:47 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 09:50 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, July 23

LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

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

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

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

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

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

Atlanta @ Miami

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

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

San Diego @ NY Mets

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

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

Arizona @ Chicago Cubs

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

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

Washington @ Milwaukee

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

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

Boston @ Baltimore

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

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

Minnesota @ Toronto

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

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

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

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

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

Oakland @ Texas

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

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

Detroit @ Kansas City

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

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

Chicago White Sox @ LA Angels

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

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

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland

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

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

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 09:54 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, July 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 10:02 AM

MLB

Monday, July 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 10:02 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Monday, July 23

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 10:08 AM

Ballpark Figures - Week 17
Joe Williams

Streaky Teams (entering Monday)

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

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

Dominating the Opposition

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

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

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

Looking Ahead

Monday, July 23

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

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

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

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

Weather Report

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

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

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

Tuesday, July 24

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

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

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

Weather Report

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

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

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

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

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 10:29 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, July 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

DANIEL PONCEDELEON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUKE FARRELL vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUIS SANTOS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEATH FILLMYER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

COREY KLUBER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 02:30 PM

MLB

Monday, July 23

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Lucas Giolito, Chicago White Sox (6-8, 6.18 ERA, $66)

In a surprising twist, Lucas Giolito of the White Sox sneaks his way in as our Streaking Starter for Monday. For most of the first half of the season, the majority of White Sox fans were clammouring for Giolito to be sent back to the minors, as getting beat around as a member of this bad major league team was detrimental to his development.

"Gio" has proved the naysayers wrong and has looked extremely sharp in his last two starts (a win over the Royals and a tough 2-1 loss to the Astros) posting an ERA of 1.32 and a WHIP of 0.8049.

Giotito and the White Sox will look to keep it rolling late tonight on the West Coast as +170 underdogs against Jaime Barria and the Los Angeles Angels.

Slumping: Sean Newcomb, Atlanta Braves (8-5, 3.51, $-115)

If Sean Newcomb doesn't fix what's ailing him quickly, he could find himself out of the Braves rotation as they push for the playoffs in the National League.

The Braves have lost six of his last seven starts and over his last three outings he owns an ERA of 9.75 and a WHIP of 2.00. Walks appear to be the main issue as he has allowed 12 free passes in those last three starts.

Newcomb will attempt to get things turned around tonight as a -115 favorite in Miami against Jose Urena and the Marlins.

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 04:46 PM

Diamond Trends - Monday
Vince Akins

PLAY-ON TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Indians are 25-0 SU as a 140+ favorite off a game as a favorite when they blew a lead in their starter's last start and lost and it is post All-Star break.

PLAY-AGAINST TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Orioles are 0-15 SU as a home 135+ dog after a game in which they had more strikeouts than hits.

HITTER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Nationals are 0-9 SU after a game in which Anthony Rendon had multiple RBI. Washington was an average of minus 151 on the moneyline, but they lost these nine games by an average of 4.11 runs.

STARTER-BASED TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Diamondbacks are a perfect 8-0 SU in franchise history with Patrick Corbin when his WHIP was 1.5 or less and they lost as a road favorite in his last start. Every start was a quality start and the opponent has averaged 1.62 runs in these eight games.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Nationals are 0-5 SU as a favorite off a win as a favorite in which they never trailed. Washington was an average of minus 177 on the moneyline in these five losses, but they lost every game by multiple runs.

-- The Brewers are 7-0 OU in the first game of a home series when their line is within 25 cents of pickem and they used 5+ pitchers yesterday. The average final score in these seven games has been 6.86 runs to 8.14 runs.

**Udog** · 07-23-2018, 04:51 PM

Who's Hot and Who's Not

Week of July 23rd

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

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

Who's Hot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who's Not

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

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

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

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

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

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