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**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:23 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Nevada casinos’ net profit in June: (from Nevada Gaming Control)

Sports betting $20.1M

Craps $36M

Roulette $36.7M

Baccarat $73.7M

Blackjack $100M

Penny slots $255M

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) Monday night was a weird baseball night; Brewers-Dodgers had a 23-minute power outage in Chavez Ravine, while in Phoenix, a haboob (dust storm) blew thru the desert and caused the lights to go out at Chase Field for a while at the Rangers-Diamondbacks game.

I had to look up this “haboob” thing; it is like a weather front going thru, except it is in a hot, dry area and it has a ton of wind/dust. You learn something every day.

12) During the delay at Dodger Stadium, Cowboys’ coach Jason Garrett was sitting with Tommy Lasorda- looked like they were talking about how different pitches are gripped. Garrett was holding a baseball while they talked.

11) NBA is the first major American sports league to sign an official betting sponsor.

Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday that the league has a deal with MGM that will give the gaming company rights to use league highlights, names, logos and its direct data feed, as well as exclusively market itself as the official gaming partner of the NBA and WNBA.

People bet on the WNBA? Wow. If I could accurately predict how women will react to certain situations, I wouldn’t spend 80% of my life writing on index cards. (Its a joke!!!!)

10) Guy named Charles Robinson covers the NFL for Yahoo; he posted this on Twitter Monday:

“I’ve been very skeptical of Sean McVay supposedly having a photographic memory. When we were talking this week, he recalled our conversation from one year ago and exactly where we were standing when we had it. I’m not memorable. It was weird.”

The Rams’ head coach has a very good memory.

9) News Item of the Week: “Police are looking for a trio of thieves who stole a shark from the San Antonio Aquarium over the weekend by stuffing it into a stroller.”

Um, why would you steal a shark?

8) Cubs’ P Kyle Hendricks has allowed 10 first inning home runs this season; no one else has allowed more than eight.

7) Because of the Seattle Mariners’ trades this weekend/Monday, their AAA farm team in Tacoma had only nine position players available for Monday night’s game, and three of those were catchers. Managing in the minor leagues can be challenging.

6) Monday night in Boston, Aaron Nola and David Price both went 8 innings, only the 4th major league game this season (27th in last 3 years) where both starters went 8+ innings.

By way of contrast, in 1988, there were 169 such games.

5) Baseball doings- there were lot of trades Tuesday:
— Red Sox put Chris Sale (shoulder) on the DL
— JA Happ has hand, foot, mouth disease, the same viral infection Noah Syndergaard has.
— Cincinnati Reds traded Adam Duvall to Braves for P’s Lucas Sims, Matt Wisler and OF Preston Tucker.
— Red Sox traded for 2B Ian Kinsler, giving up their #19 and #23 prospects.
— Pirates acquired reliever Keone Kela from Texas in exchange for two players to be named later.
— Pirates acquired Chris Archer for prospects OF Meadows/P Glasnow.
— Toronto 2B Lourdes Gurriel is out 2-to-6 weeks. He has a high ankle sprain and a Grade 1 left knee sprain.

4) Detroit Tigers are only team that hasn’t made a trade this season.

3) Cubs’ 1B Anthony Rizzo got on base 34 times in his first 15 games batting leadoff.

2) Nationals 25, Mets 4— Washington led 10-0 in the 2nd inning. Wilmer Flores left early with dehydration and dizziness, thats how long he was out on the field.

1) NFL exhibition games actually start tonight; Ravens-Bears from Canton. Chicago is only team that hasn’t signed its first round draft pick (LB Roquan Smith).

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:24 AM

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

Since being traded away from Baltimore, this is the time of year Jake Arrieta is at his best. He might not throw as hard as he used to, but he still knows how to get hitter's out.

With the MLB trading deadline closed, and the NFL preseason whetting our pigskin palates, the month of August sets the table for the stretch run of the baseball season. The question is which pitchers can we count on to satisfy our tastes, and which ones figure to sour our stomachs? Take a look below.

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of August. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in August, winning 33% percent or less of their team-start efforts. To qualify, pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each August over the last three years. And for your convenience alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure rate either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.

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

I’ll be back next month with September’s Good Month Pitchers. Until then, make like legendary singer and songwriter Neil Diamond and enjoy the hot August nights.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS

* Jake Arrieta, Philadelphia Phillies • 15-2 (8-1 A)

Since being traded away from Baltimore, this is the time of year Jake Arrieta is at his best. He might not throw as hard as he used to, but he still knows how to get hitter's out. He, along with Aaron Nola, will keep Philadelphia in the hunt for an NL East title. After giving up 23 homers last year, Arrieta has done a much better job keeping the ball in the yard with just 11 HRs allowed this season.

Bartolo Colon, Texas Rangers • 13-5 (7-2 A)

Though Colon has enjoyed success in August, he was not 45 years old, playing in a small ballpark like Texas and on a bad team. It would be great to see him finish with a flourish, but the fact remains the Rangers are so pitching deficient, they have to depend on the veteran. Amazingly, Colon has played in the majors the same number of years the Braves Ronald Acuna Jr, has been alive (20).

Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals • 11-5 (7-1 H)

After a slow start, the K.C. lefthander had 2.89 ERA in May and June, But July rolled around and Duffy regressed and his ERA is approaching 5.00 again. His command has been awful, already with a career-high in walks for the season and on pace to match or surpass the 27 home runs he conceded two years ago. With this Royals team I do expect this month to be like those of the past for Duffy.

* Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians • 14-4 (8-1 H)

The Cleveland right-hander has been very good, but not quite as good as 2014 and 2017 when he won Cy Young's. The biggest reason why is a balky right knee, which has caused him to leave more pitches up than usual and is why he's already very close to a career-high in home runs allowed with two months remaining. Nevertheless, he is still one the best hurlers in baseball and with his experience and the Indians having a mostly favorable slate this month, the winning should continue.

Rick Porcello, Boston Red Sox • 10-3 (6-1 H)

To this point, Rick Porcello's season has been a great deal like previous two. In 2016, Porcello won the Cy Young and was 22-4. Last year, the right-hander was completely the opposite and lost 17 games. This season he's 13-4 and often pitched like he did two seasons ago. But he's also left reminders of how bad he can be with a few incredibly bad performances this year. Expect Porcello to have a fine August, just keep in mind a stinker might also be included.

BAD MONTH PITCHERS

James Shields, Chicago White Sox • 5-12 (2-6 H)

It is really a shame to watch Shields end his career this way. The 36-year is on a team in the midst of rebuilding and at this point of his career he no longer has the needed separation in speed between his pitches to make his once feared change-up effective. Add in he's gone from 3-to-1 K/W ratio to 2-to-1 and it's not hard to imagine he and White Sox will keep losing games.

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:32 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 1

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 901-902
August 1, 2018 @ 12:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 15.875
Washington
(Milone) 14.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
N/A

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
August 1, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 16.735
Pittsburgh
(Kingham) 14.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-120); Under

Miami @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
August 1, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Lopez) 15.742
Atlanta
(Sanchez) 13.215
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+155); Over

Colorado @ St. Louis

Game 907-908
August 1, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Freeland) 14.036
St. Louis
(Weaver) 16.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-125); Over

Milwaukee @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
August 1, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 15.851
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 14.893
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+140); Under

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 911-912
August 1, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cobb) 14.237
NY Yankees
(Gray) 18.033
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-270
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-270); Under

Cleveland @ Minnesota

Game 913-914
August 1, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.134
Minnesota
(Mejia) 15.371
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-170); Over

Toronto @ Oakland

Game 915-916
August 1, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Stroman) 16.357
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.799
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+115); Over

Houston @ Seattle

Game 917-918
August 1, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.889
Seattle
(LeBlanc) 13.051
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-135); Over

LA Angels @ Tampa Bay

Game 919-920
August 1, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Tropeano) 15.206
Tampa Bay
(Glasnow) 14.031
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
August 1, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 14.676
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 13.225
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+100); Under

Cincinnati @ Detroit

Game 923-924
August 1, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Romano) 13.030
Detroit
(Fiers) 16.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-115); Under

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:34 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 1

National League
Mets (44-60) @ Nationals (53-53)
Syndegaard is 4-0, 2.57 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-4, 3-2 away
5-inning record: 8-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Milone allowed three runs in five IP (84 PT) in his first ’18 start. Team in his starts: 1-0, 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Mets lost three of their last four games; they’re 11-16 vs lefty starters- over is 9-5-2 in their last 16 road games. Washington won five of last seven home games; over is 6-1 in Nationals’ last seven home games.

Cubs (61-45) @ Pirates (56-52)
Hamels was 1-3, 13.24 in his last four starts for Texas; over is 3-1-1 in his last five starts. Texas in his starts: 7-13, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 5-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-20

Kingham is 0-2, 10.00 in his last two starts (under 6-5). Team in his starts: 4-7, 3-3 home.
5-inning record: 5-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-11

Cubs are 6-7 in their last 13 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Pittsburgh is 14-3 in its last 17 games, 13-16 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-2-1 in their last six games.

Marlins (46-63) @ Braves (57-47)
Lopez is 1-2, 5.09 in his last three starts (over 3-2). Team in his starts: 2-3, 1-1 away.
5-inning record: 2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5

Sanchez is 1-1, 4.42 in his last three starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 8-5, 3-3 home
5-inning record: 6-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Marlins are 7-6 in their last 13 games,; over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Atlanta won its last three home games; under is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Rockies (57-48) @ Cardinals (54-52)
Freeland is 3-0, 2.54 in his last five starts; under is 14-3 in his last 17 starts. Team in his starts: 13-8, 5-6 away
5-inning record: 9-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-21

Weaver is 2-2, 3.00 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-11, 3-6 home
5-inning record: 10-10-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Rockies won five of their last six games; six of last eight Colorado games stayed under. St Louis won four of its last six home games; they’re 16-14 vs lefty starters- under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Brewers (63-47) @ Dodgers (59-49)
Anderson is 2-1, 2.17 in his last seven starts (under 6-1). Team in his starts: 12-9, 5-5 road
5-inning record: 11-8-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-21

Hill is 2-0, 0.69 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-7, 1-4 home.
5-inning record: 6-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7-2

Brewers won seven of their last nine games; they’re 12-12 vs lefty starters- over is 4-3 in their last seven games. Los Angeles lost its last three games, scoring total of 3 runs; last five Dodger games stayed under the total.

American League
Orioles (32-75) @ New York (68-37)
Cobb is 0-5, 5.59 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 3-16, 3-10 away
5-inning record: 3-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-19

Gray is 3-0, 1.65 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-5, 3-2 home.
5-inning record: 9-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Orioles won four of their last six games (over 4-1-1), scoring 40 runs in last four. New York won seven of last nine home games; over is 4-1-2 in their last seven home games.

Angels (54-54) @ Rays (54-53)
Tropeano is 1-4, 4.39 in his last five starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 6-9, 3-3 away
5-inning record: 7-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

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

Angels won four of their last six games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Tampa Bay lost three of its last four games; Rays’ last four games all went over.

Royals (33-73) @ White Sox (37-69)
Junis is 0-8, 7.90 in his last nine starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-11, 4-4 away
5-inning record: 8-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-19

Covey is 1-4, 9.75 in his last five starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-8, 3-2 home.
5-inning record: 3-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Royals lost nine of last 13 road games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. White Sox lost five of their last six games, five of Chicago’s last six games went over the total.

Indians (58-48) @ Twins (49-57)
Carrasco is 3-0, 3.08 in his last four starts; his last five went over. Team in his starts: 12-7, 6-3 away
5-inning record: 12-4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Mejia is 1-0, 4.82 in his two starts (over 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1, 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Indians won four of last six games; they’re 17-11 vs lefty starters- over is 7-5 in their last 12 road games. Minnesota lost four of its last five games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Blue Jays (48-58) @ A’s (63-46)
Stroman is 3-1, 2.81 in his last four starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 7-7, 4-4 away
5-inning record: 5-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-14

Manaea is 1-1, 3.77 in his last five starts; over is 8-5-1 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 13-9, 7-4 home
5-inning record: 9-10-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Toronto lost six of its last eight games; they’re 12-25 vs lefty starters- over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. A’s are 29-10 in their last 39 games; five of their last seven games stayed under.

Astros (68-41) @ Mariners (63-44)
Keuchel is 4-1, 1.93 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 12-10, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 9-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

LeBlanc is 3-1, 3.82 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 11-5, 9-0 home.
5-inning record: 10-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-16

Astros lost five of their last five games; they’re 23-18 vs lefty starters- under is 12-1 in their last 13 road games. Correa/Altuve are on the DL. Seattle is 5-9 in its last 14 games; they’re 17-17 vs lefty starters- under is 11-3 in its last 14 home games.

Interleague
Reds (48-59) @ Tigers (46-62)
Romano is 2-1, 4.63 in his last four starts; over is 10-2 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 1-12, 1-4 away
5-inning record: 5-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20

Fiers is 2-1, 2.55 in his last four starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 12-8, 9-3 home
5-inning record: 8-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Reds won five of their last eight games; eight of their last nine road games went over. Detroit lost five of last eight home games; over is 3-2 in their last five games.

Umpires
NY-Wsh: Over is 9-2 in last eleven O’Nora games.
Chi-Pitt: Over is 10-0-1 in last 11 Guccione games.
Mia-Atl: Under is 11-1-2 in last 14 Bellino games.
Col-StL: Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Lentz games.
Mil-LA: Three of last four Marquez games went over.

Balt-NY: Five of last seven Cederstrom games went over.
Clev-Min: Under is 6-3-2 in last 11 Conroy games.
Tor-A’s: Seven of last eight Blakney games went over.
Hst-Sea: Over is 4-1-1 in last six Morales games.
LAA-TB: Over is 5-3-1 in last nine Miller games.

Cin-Det: Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Vanover games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/31
Ariz 29-20-6……26-19-8……..55-39
Atl 24-22-7…..24-19-8………48-41
Cubs 19-23-12……24-21-8…….43-44
Reds 16-30-4……20-29-6….…36-59
Colo 28-17-12……29-17-5……56-35
LA 27-20-7…….25-20-11……53-40
Miami 20-26-6…..24-24-10…….44-50
Milw 23-25-8…..27-22-5…….50-47
Mets 22-26-3……19-22-13…..41-46
Philly 22-21-12…..28-16-7……50-37
Pitt 23-21-6……27-19-12……..50-40
StL 26-21-7……23-26-4………49-47
SD 19-28-9……17-29-7…….36-57
SF 25-22-10…..20-21-11………45-43
Wash 24-23-10..…20-22-7………44-45

Orioles 12-29-11…….18-29-9……30-58
Boston 29-18-10……31-15-6……..60-33
W Sox 15-36-4…..…15-29-8…..…30-65
Indians 23-21-9……33-14-7……56-35
Det 19-26-8…..…23-24-11.……42-50
Astros 26-15-13……28-17-11…….54-31
KC 17-29-8…….19-26-8…..36-55
Angels 24-20-7……24-25-8……48-45
Twins 17-27-11……23-24-7…..40-51
NYY 27-16-9……33-14-7…….60-29
A’s 20-29-10……19-22-10……39-51
Seattle 27-21-7……26-16-13……53-36
TB 23-22-12……24-20-6……47-41
Texas 20-27-8…..18-30-6…….38-57
Toronto 15-27-9……18-24-14……33-51

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/31)
Ariz 23-55…….20-54…..…43
Atl 18-52……18-51………36
Cubs 10-54……..18-51……..28
Reds 11-50……..13-57……..24
Colo 20-55…….21-51.……41
LA 17-54……..20-54..…..37
Miami 13-52……..16-57…….29
Milw 19-56…..…16-55……..35
Mets 20-50……..16-54…….36
Philly 12-55……..18-52…….30
Pitt 13-50……..17-59……..30
StL 19-54……..17-53…….36
SD 15-56……..13-54…….28
SF 10-55………17-55..…..27
Wash 21-57……..14-49……..35

Orioles 16-52……..17-55………33
Boston 16-56……20-53………35
White Sox 16-54……14-52…….30
Clev 15-52…….21-52……..36
Detroit 15-53……..16-55….…31
Astros 15-53…..…13-56………28
KC 14-54..…….16-52…….29
Angels 14-51…..….15-57…….29
Twins 14-53………12-52…….26
NYY 12-52……..21-53………33
A’s 14-59…..…..13-50…….27
Seattle 20-52………18-55……..38
TB 17-57..……16-50……..33
Texas 9-55…….…13-54…..…21
Toronto 12-51………12-55….….24

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 54-53 NL, favorites -$91
AL @ NL– 58-41 NL, favorites -$919
Total: 112-94 NL, favorites -$1,010

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:38 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

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Trend Report
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New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
NY Mets is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets

Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Baltimore's last 22 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Baltimore's last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 18 of NY Yankees's last 22 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore

Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 18 games
Cincinnati is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cleveland's last 21 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Cleveland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cleveland's last 19 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Minnesota's last 19 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Oakland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

Houston Astros
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Houston is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games on the road
Houston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games
Seattle is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 15 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
Seattle is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing at home against Houston

Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Chi Cubs's last 24 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Pittsburgh's last 24 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 21-4 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Tampa Bay is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels

Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 16 games on the road
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami

Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Kansas City is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Kansas City

Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of St. Louis's last 16 games
St. Louis is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games at home
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado

Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Dodgers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
LA Dodgers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

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**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:44 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Wednesday, August 1

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 10:50 AM

Weekly Total Talk
Joe Williams

Totals Report

Over-Under Hot Streaks

Team Over Record
Arizona Over 5-1 past six games overall
Baltimore Over 4-0 past four games overall
Chicago White Sox Over 5-1 past six games overall
San Diego Over 5-1-1 past seven games overall
Toronto Over 7-2 past nine games overall

Team Under Record
Chicago Cubs Under 6-2 past eight games
Kansas City Under 6-2-2 past 10 games
L.A. Dodgers Under 5-0 past five games
Minnesota Under 5-1 past six games
Seattle Under 9-3 past 12 games

A 25-Run Outburst

The Washington Nationals released a lot of pent-up frustration in Tuesday's victory against the New York Mets, rolling up a franchise-record 25 runs in a victory. It was also the most lopsided loss in Mets' franchise history, surpassing a 26-7 beatdown from the Philadelphia Phillies back in 1985. Things got so bad for the Mets that SS Jose Reyes came on to pitch for the first time in his career, and he served up two home runs and six runs in his inning of work. These teams will not have a quick turnaround, playing at 12:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday. RHP Noah Syndergaard will be opposed by LHP Tommy Milone. The under is 8-3-1 in Thor's past 12 outings overall, and 4-1 in his past five against the National League East. The over has cashed in five straight at home for the Nats, while going 4-1 in their past five at home vs. RHP. The under is 23-11 in Washington's past 34 following a win, and 35-17 in their past 52 against a righty.

Syndergaard (illness) will be coming back from the 10-day disabled list. He has had his way over the Nats, as the current collection of Washington batters are just 29-for-115 (.252) with one homer, 13 RBI and 31 strikeouts, good for just a .677 OPS. Only INF Anthony Rendon has taken him out of the park, going 8-for-23 (.348) overall with a double, a homer and five RBI. Thor has punched out All-Star Bryce Harper on seven occasions over 21 at-bats, while Harper is good for a double, five singles and two RBI.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, Aug. 1

The over has been the play for the Blue Jays lately, going 5-1 over their past six games and 4-1 in their past five on the road. RHP Marcus Stroman will take the ball for this day game, but the 'under' is 8-1 in their past nine with Stroman on the hill, including 4-1 over his past five road assignments. The under is also 4-1-1 in his past six on the road against a winning side, and 4-0 in his past four overall against teams with a winning overall record. However, the over is 9-4 in the team's past 13 against a lefty. LHP Sean Manaea is on the hill to the home team, and the under is 8-3 in the lefty's past 11 home assignments. The under is also 4-0 in his past four at home against a team with a losing record, and 4-1 in their past five overall. The over is 6-2-2 in Manaea's past 10 at home against an AL East club, however.

LHP Cole Hamels will make his Cubs debut on the road against the Pirates. The under is 6-2 in Chicago's past eight games overall, while going 5-2 in their past seven against a team with a winning overall record. However, the over is 11-4 in Chicago's past 15 against NL Central foes. The over is also 6-2-1 in Pittsburgh's past seven against a southpaw, while going 4-1 in their past five inside the division. The over is also 4-1 in Nick Kingham's past five starts at PNC Park. In this series, the under has cashed in four of the past five. As far as Hamels is concerned, he was turned up in his most recent start against the A's, as a member of the Texas Rangers, and the over is 3-1-1 in his past five. He has been much more effective on the road, and the under is 5-0-1 in his past six starts away from home.

The Brewers and Dodgers will battle again on Wednesday, and the 'under' has hit in the first two games of the series. The under is also a perfect 5-0 over the past five for L.A., while going 4-1 in their past five at Chavez Ravine. The under is 28-9 in Milwaukee's past 37 games overall, while going 6-0 in Chase Anderson's past six against the NL West and 13-3-1 in his past 17 road outings. The under is 22-8-2 in the past 32 starts overall for C.A., too. However, the over is 9-4 in Milwaukee's past 13 against left-handed starting pitching. As far as L.A. is concerned, the over has hit in five of Rich Hill's past six overall at home, while going 6-1 in his past seven against teams with a winning overall record. The over is also 9-0 in Hill's past nine after recording a quality start in his most recent appearance. The over is 10-3 in Hill's past 13 starts overall, too, but the under is 6-0 in the past six in this series in L.A., and 7-2 in the past nine overall.

Betting On The Wind

The wind is not expected to be a factor in any of the MLB ballparks on Hump Day, blowing at 10 mph or less in each venue.

Thursday, Aug. 2

Angels LHP Andrew Heaney takes the ball against the new-look Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon. The over has cashed in three of his past four appearances on the road.

Cardinals RHP Miles Mikolas has seen the under connect in seven of his past eight starts at Busch Stadium II, while the over has hit in four of his past five starts overall. In addition, the over is 11-5 in the past 16 overall fort he Cards, and 8-3 in their past 11 vs. RHP. The over is also 8-3 in their past 11 against a winning side, and 5-1 in their past six at home vs. RHP.

It's lefty vs. lefty when Robbie Erlin and Mike Montgomery lock horns at the Friendly Confines. The over is 4-1-1 in San Diego's past six against LHP, and 4-1 in Erlin's past five against a team with a winning overall record. For Chicago, the under is 4-1 in their past five at home against a lefty, while going 5-2 in their past seven overall against southpaws. In addition, the under is 5-1 in Montgomery's past six at home against a team with a losing record, and 4-0 in his past four when working on five days of rest.

The Brewers and Dodgers complete their four-game set with a solid pitching matchup. RHP Jhoulys Chacin and LHP Clayton Kershaw will hook up. The over is a perfect 4-0 in Chacin's past four road outings, and 6-1 in his past seven overall. The over is also 9-4 in Milwaukee's past 13 against left-handed starting pitchers, and 41-18 in their past 59 on the road against southpaws. For the Dodgers, the under is 5-1 in Kershaw's past six working on five days of rest, while the over is 5-2 in his past seven at home. However, the under is 18-8-1 in the past 27 at home against a team with a winning overall mark.

Betting On The Wind

The winds will be kicking at 11-13 mph blowing from home plate to left field at Guaranteed Rate Field for the Royals-White Sox matinee. The wind will also be blowing out from 10-13 mph from home plate to straightaway center field at Citizens Bank Park for the battle between the Marlins and Phillies, so watch the over there.

In D.C., the Reds and Nationals will be battling some raindrops. If they do squeeze the game in, the winds will be howling from 11-14 mph from home plate to the left-center field power alley. The same holds true for the Braves-Mets game, which has a jetstream at 11-14 mph to the left-center field power alley. At Fenway, the winds will blow to straightaway center field from 12-15 mph in the rivalry game between the Yankees and Red Sox.

Friday, Aug. 3

Cubs LHP Jose Quintana takes the ball for the matinee game against the Padres. The under has cashed in three of his past four starts overall. He has been knocked around at home this season, however, posting a 5.02 ERA over 43 innings across eight home starts, serving up seven homers with 21 walks issued.

Marlins RHP Jose Urena will toe the slab against the Phillies at 'The Vault' to kick off a new series. He has a 3-10 record, but a respectable 4.40 ERA this season. The last time he faced the Phillies on July 15 he allowed five earned runs, four hits and four walks in just four innings in a no-decision as the 'over' connected at Marlins Park.

Athletics LHP Bret Anderson will face the Tigers in Friday's battle. He has made eight starts overall this season, but seven of those appearances have come on the road. His only appearance at Oakland Coliseum was a disaster, as he allowed nine runs - seven earned - and 10 hits across just three innings with three walks and no strikeouts against the Astros. He has allowed six or more hits in five os his past seven appearances. Despite the fact he has been so hittable, and his ERA is 5.55 overall on the season, the 'under' is actually 5-1 across his past six appearances, and 7-2 over the past nine.

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 11:46 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 1

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NY METS (44 - 60) at WASHINGTON (53 - 53) - 12:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-5 (+1.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 3-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.8 units)

TOM MILONE vs. NY METS since 1997
MILONE is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (61 - 45) at PITTSBURGH (56 - 52) - 7:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. NICK KINGHAM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1756-1807 (-267.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 277-323 (-66.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 116-96 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 56-52 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 655-580 (+66.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 69-59 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 434-440 (+42.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
HAMELS is 38-20 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-5 (+2.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAMELS is 3-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.020.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.1 units)

NICK KINGHAM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KINGHAM is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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MIAMI (46 - 63) at ATLANTA (57 - 47) - 7:35 PM
PABLO LOPEZ (R) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 13-35 (-16.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-46 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-15 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 41-30 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 46-63 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 35-44 (+6.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 19-14 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-6 (+9.0 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 3-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-3 (+3.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

PABLO LOPEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 4-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 7-1 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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COLORADO (58 - 48) at ST LOUIS (54 - 53) - 8:15 PM
KYLE FREELAND (L) vs. LUKE WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 334-450 (-105.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 494-350 (+60.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 262-169 (+66.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
COLORADO is 58-48 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 16-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
COLORADO is 31-24 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 16-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
COLORADO is 44-26 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 20-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 35-22 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 32-21 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 18-6 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
FREELAND is 29-20 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 15-9 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 20-10 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 54-53 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-47 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 109-106 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-61 (-23.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 30-33 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FREELAND is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. COLORADO since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 27.00 and a WHIP of 4.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (63 - 47) at LA DODGERS (59 - 49) - 10:10 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 63-47 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-48 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-23 (+14.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 72-65 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-21 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-20 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-48 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-23 (+6.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-16 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANDERSON is 17-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 59-49 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-18 (-16.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-26 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 165-188 (-68.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 37-32 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-25 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-17 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
HILL is 4-10 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 (+2.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.439.
His team's record is 3-7 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

RICH HILL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HILL is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

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BALTIMORE (32 - 75) at NY YANKEES (68 - 37) - 1:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 32-75 (-38.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-33 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-40 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-45 (-21.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 4-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-53 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-54 (-31.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-43 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COBB is 3-16 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COBB is 1-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
COBB is 0-8 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
COBB is 3-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 30-41 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 7-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 6-14 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 26-35 (-23.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 16-21 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 5-6 (+3.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
COBB is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 0.996.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.2 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GRAY is 5-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (58 - 48) at MINNESOTA (49 - 57) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. ADALBERTO MEJIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 58-48 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-16 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-26 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-27 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CARRASCO is 18-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 39-52 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-88 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+5.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 5-8 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 6-11 (-9.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.1 units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MEJIA is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.724.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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TORONTO (48 - 58) at OAKLAND (63 - 46) - 3:35 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 124-144 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
TORONTO is 12-25 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 63-46 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 26-19 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 74-57 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-28 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 35-27 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 34-11 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MANAEA is 9-0 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-0 (+6.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
STROMAN is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. TORONTO since 1997
MANAEA is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (68 - 41) at SEATTLE (63 - 44) - 4:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. WADE LEBLANC (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-17 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-46 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-44 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-9 (+9.0 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 35-20 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-15 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEBLANC is 18-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 8-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 8-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 45-19 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-51 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 23-5 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 58-31 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-23 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-3 (+1.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 8-7 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.024.
His team's record is 8-8 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.4 units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEBLANC is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.643.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (54 - 54) at TAMPA BAY (54 - 53) - 7:10 PM
NICK TROPEANO (R) vs. TYLER GLASNOW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 54-54 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-53 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-20 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-20 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 57-36 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 31-19 (+16.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-26 (-17.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-1 (+4.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

NICK TROPEANO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
TROPEANO is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.769.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

TYLER GLASNOW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (33 - 73) at CHI WHITE SOX (37 - 69) - 8:10 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. DYLAN COVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 33-73 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-39 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-45 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-51 (-23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 7-4 (+3.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
JUNIS is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
COVEY is 0-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (48 - 59) at DETROIT (46 - 62) - 1:10 PM
SAL ROMANO (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 15-30 (-14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-27 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 27-27 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 28-26 (+6.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FIERS is 12-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 8-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 7-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 434-411 (+46.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DETROIT is 73-125 (-39.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 41-67 (-24.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

SAL ROMANO vs. DETROIT since 1997
ROMANO is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FIERS is 3-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)

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**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 12:25 PM

Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Pirates (14-3 last 17)

Pittsburgh continues its ascent towards a potential Wild Card berth after winning its ninth home game in its past 11 tries on Tuesday. The Pirates held off the Cubs, 5-4 to creep within six games of first place in the NL Central and three games of the second Wild Card position in the National League. In the past 14 games, the Pirates are 11-1 when they score at least one run. Yes, for as silly as it sounds, Pittsburgh has been shut out twice in this stretch and lost a 12-6 decision to the Mets last Friday, but won the other 11 contests when scoring at least once.

The Pirates will square off against recently acquired pitcher Cole Hamels tonight in the second game of their series with the Cubs. Nick Kingham looks to bounce back for Pittsburgh after getting knocked around for six runs and seven hits in three innings in that six-run loss to the Mets last Friday. Kingham has won his previous three starts, while trying to beat the Cubs for the first time in three outings this season.

Coldest team: Marlins (3-6 last nine)

Miami has struggled through the first two games of this series by getting outscored, 16-9 in a pair of losses to Atlanta. In fact, the Braves have scored at least eight runs against the Marlins in four of the past six matchups since May. Miami dropped three consecutive games only once in July, but own a 3-6 record since a four-game winning streak from July 14-21.

Pablo Lopez has seen several ups and downs in his brief Major League career as he has allowed two earned runs or less in two starts, while giving up at least four runs in his other three outings. Lopez has not faced the Braves yet this season, but yielded four runs and nine hits in 5.2 innings of a 9-1 beating by the Nationals last Friday.

Hottest pitcher: Kyle Freeland, Rockies (9-6, 3.13 ERA)

Colorado put together a perfect July record when Freeland took the mound by going 5-0 in his five starts last month. Freeland yielded one earned run or less in three of those outings, while coming off a scoreless effort in a 3-1 home victory over the Athletics last Friday. The Rockies have won each of Freeland’s last two starts away from Coors Field, although he picked up no-decisions at Arizona and Seattle. Freeland is also riding an incredible UNDER run as the Rockies are 8-1 in his last nine outings, even though five of those UNDER came on totals of 10 or higher.

Coldest pitcher: Jakob Junis, Royals (5-11, 5.06 ERA)

Kansas City sits at the bottom of the AL Central as Junis has been ice-cold since the end of May. The Royals began the season with a 7-3 mark in Junis’ first 10 starts, but own a dreadful 1-8 record in his past nine trips to the mound. In five of the previous seven starts, Junis has been tagged for five runs or more, including allowing seven runs in 4.2 innings of a 7-2 setback to the Yankees last Thursday. Junis looks for better run support from his teammates as Kansas City’s lineup has tallied three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts.

Biggest OVER run: Rays (4-0 last four)

Following an embarrassing weekend in a three-game sweep by the last-place Orioles, the Rays rebounded in Tuesday’s 10-6 victory over the Angels. Tampa Bay allowed double-digit runs in all three losses at Baltimore and while they gave up six runs last night, the Rays got their offense on track after scoring five runs or fewer in its previous six games. Tyler Glasnow makes his Tampa Bay debut following Tuesday’s trade with Pittsburgh for Chris Archer. Glasnow has yet to start a game this season, but knowing manager Kevin Cash’s unorthodox way of starting relievers, that isn’t a surprise that the right-hander will start.

Biggest UNDER run: Dodgers (5-0 last five)

The Dodgers’ offense is nowhere to be found right now as Los Angeles has plated a total of three runs in the last three games. Los Angeles was shut out for the first time since June 20 in Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Milwaukee, while suffering its first three-game losing streak since late June. Rich Hill heads to the mound for the Dodgers this evening as the southpaw has cashed the OVER in each of his last two starts, while receiving 14 runs or support in those victories over the Brewers and Braves.

Matchup to watch: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Milwaukee and Los Angeles continue their four-game series at Chavez Ravine after the Brewers have captured the first two games. Lorenzo Cain’s RBI double in the third inning held up in a 1-0 victory for Milwaukee on Tuesday as a +155 underdog, while left-hander Wade Miley tossed seven scoreless innings and allowed two hits.

Manny Machado’s six-game hitting streak came to a halt on Tuesday, while the top six batters in the Dodgers’ lineup combined to go 0-for-19. The Dodgers have lost four of Rich Hill’s six home starts this season, with all four defeats coming as a favorite of -180 or lower. Hill defeated the Brewers at Miller Park on July 20 by striking out nine batters and scattering five hits in six innings of a 6-3 victory.

Chase Anderson has allowed two earned runs or fewer in seven consecutive starts for Milwaukee, while hitting the UNDER in five straight outings. Anderson picked up a no-decision the last time he faced the Dodgers on June 21, but the Brewers topped Los Angeles, 4-2 to cash as a +150 home underdog. The Brewers have won four straight starts made by Anderson as a ‘dog of +110 or more, but his teams (Milwaukee and Arizona) own a 1-5 record in his last six outings against Los Angeles since 2015.

Betcha didn’t know: Houston ended a five-game losing streak in Tuesday’s 5-2 victory at Seattle. Dallas Keuchel looks to rebound off a loss as a hefty -260 home favorite against Texas in his last start as the Astros have won each of his past four starts away from Minute Maid Park. Keuchel is winless in two starts against Seattle this season, while Mariners’ left-hander Wade LeBlanc is undefeated in nine home starts.

Biggest public favorite: Yankees (-270) vs. Orioles

Biggest public underdog: Rockies (+120) at Cardinals

Biggest line move: Astros (-130 to -145) at Mariners

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 01:06 PM

Diamond Trends - Tuesday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Indians are 20-0 SU as a 140+ favorite after All-Star break when they are facing an AL foe and they are off a one-run loss. The Tribe has won these twenty games by an average of 5.55 runs.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Marlins are 0-20 as a dog or more than 135 off a road game in which they had at least five more team-left-on-base than their opponent.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 15-0 SU in franchise history (14-1 on the runline) after a game in which Gleyber Torres was hitless in at least three at bats.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Nationals are 0-6 SU with Tanner Roark as a home favorite when they scored more than six runs in his last start. Washington was an average of minus 154 on the moneyline in these six losses.

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 01:11 PM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland Indians (12-5, 3.89 ERA, $14)

The Cleveland Indians are a very good baseball team and you can bet the Red Sox, Astros, and Yankees do not want to match up with them come playoff time in the American League. One of the main anchors of their rotation is, as usual, overshadowed by Corey Kluber and quietly putting together another brilliant season.

The Indians have won six of Carlos Carrasco's last seven starts and in his last four appearances (there was a bullpen gig mixed in before the All-Star break) he owns an ERA of 1.89, a WHIP of 1.11, and a tremendous strikeout-to-walk ratio of 23:4.

Carrasco looks to keep the momentum rolling today in Minneapolis as a -172 favorite against Adalberto Mejia and the Minnesota Twins.

Slumping: Cole Hamels, Chicago Cubs (5-9, 4.72 ERA, $-545)

Cole Hamels makes his Chicago Cubs' debut today and...change of scenery...blah, blah, blah...he's been terrible.

Over his last five starts, Hamels is 1-3 with an ERA of 10.23 and a WHIP of 1.9545. In case you were wondering, those are not good numbers.

Hamels jumps right into the divisional race in the NL Central tonight as a slight -115 favorite in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.

D.C. Windbags

The first game on the betting board this afternoon will have the most impactful wind of the day. The Mets and Nationals (mostly the Nationals) combined for 29 runs Tuesday night and will get the benefit of a 13-15 mile per hour wind blowing straight out to center field today.

With Noah Syndergaard making his return from hand-foot-and-mouth disease and Tommy Milone making only his second start of the season, this could definitely turn into a bullpen game by the fifth or sixth inning and may get ugly. Hopefully not 25-4 ugly, however.

"Thor" is a bit of a wild-card in this equation so look at Highest Scoring Period to be after the fifth inning at +160.

Safe Bet at Safeco

Wade LeBlanc has busted out in a big way this season and is a big reason why the Mariners are in position to end their long playoff drought. And boy, does he love pitching at Safeco Field. LeBlanc has made 15 starts in his career at Safeco as a member of the Mariners and he has NEVER LOST.

LeBlanc is 6-0 with a 2.67 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP in nine starts in 2018 at Safeco. With Dallas Keuchel toeing the rubber for the opposing Astros look hard at the Under 4 first five innings (-110).

Dan, Dan The Under Man

Dan Bellino will be calling balls and strikes in Atlanta this evening where the Braves will host the Miami Marlins for the third game of their three-game series at SunTrust Park. Bellino continues to call strikes at a ridiculous rate (64.4 percent) and continues to cash Unders at record pace at 14-2 on the season.

Look for both Pablo Lopez and Anibal Sanchez to exploit the corners early and get into a groove. Play Under 5 in the first five innings at -135.

**Udog** · 08-01-2018, 05:43 PM

MLB

Wednesday, August 1

MLB's Top Money Starters (prior to Wednesday's games, based on $100 wager per start):

1. Eduardo Rodriguez (16-3) $1160
2. Jon Lester (17-5) $1146
3. Mike Fiers (12-8) $978
4. Jhoulys Chacin (16-7) $935
5. Gerrit Cole (17-5) $883
6. Mike Leake (14-8) $874

MLB's Worst Money Starters (prior to Wed's games, based on $100 wager per start):

289. Alex Cobb (3-16) $-1285
288. Kyle Hendricks (9-13) $-1210
287. Homer Bailey (1-13) $-1148
286. Justin Verlander (13-10) $-1147
285. Tanner Roark (7-14) $-1040
284. Clayton Kershaw (7-8) $-981

MLB's Top 5 Money Teams (based on $100 wager per game):

1. Red Sox $2423
2. As $2242
3. Ms $1477
4. Brewers $1429
5. Braves $1283

MLB's Bottom 5 Money Teams (based on $100 wager per game):

30. Os $-3828
29. Royals $-2599
28. Nats $-1946
27. Dodgers $-1902
26. White Sox $-1869

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