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**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 09:09 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

— Indians OF Leonys Martin was released from Cleveland Clinic Sunday; he has been battling a life-threatening viral infection, but is doing better now.

— New York SS Didi Gregorius left Sunday’s game with a bruised heel.

— White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech makes his MLB debut Tuesday.

— Rockies 4, Braves 2— Colorado won 8 of its last 9 games.

— Oscar Robertson auctioned off his 1971 NBA championship ring last week, for more than $91,000. He sold his Hall of Fame ring for $60,000.

— Did the Colts really turn down a 2nd-round pick from Seattle for backup QB Jacoby Brissett?

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

13) Sunday the Cubs became the first team in major league history to score exactly one run in four straight games, with each run coming on a home run.

12) What does it say about Texans’ coach Bill O’Brien’s job security that the Houston Texans hired seven new assistant coaches this offseason? New strength coaches, new special teams coaches; not really sure what that says.

As long as Deshaun Watson stays healthy, O’Brien should stay employed.

11) Sportsbook at the Palms in Las Vegas took a $20,000 bet Saturday on the Texans +2.5; third-string QB Joe Webb led a 5-play, 75-yard TD drive for Houston in the last 2:00 of the game- they scored on a 41-yard TD pass with 0:27 left to win 16-13, when replay showed the receiver should’ve been down on the 3-yard line.

They probably would’ve scored anyway, but it was a pretty obvious error by the replay guys.

Imagine betting $20K on a freaking exhibition game and needing Joe Webb to pass well for you to win the bet? Webb is a 31-year old journeyman who has played special teams as much as he’s played QB in his career, but Webb came up big in this game and the bettor won his $20,000.

10) All of which reminds me of watching NFL games in the Westgate Theater a few years ago; if you love football and betting on football, you have to do this someday— great fun.

I’m watching games, and talking to a guy wearing an Arizona Cardinals’ jersey; we talked for an hour or so, football stuff, and all of a sudden the guy tells me he is betting $6,000 a game on the four 4:00 (ET) games.

$6,000 a game?!?!?! I’m queasy about my three $30 bets— hahaha, and this guy has $24,000 out there and is relaxed as you could be. Sometimes when I’m visiting Las Vegas it eludes me that I’m sitting on the fringes of the big leagues of gambling.

9) It also dawned on me the other day that Arizona State hired 64-year old Herm Edwards as its football coach and that is going to be fascinating to follow this season.

Edwards last coached in college in 1989, as an assistant at San Jose State; if he recruits well at ASU, and he is a former NFL head coach, then he should be alright, but Todd Graham just went 46-32 in six years with the Sun Devils and he got fired.

Put it this way; UCLA hired Chip Kelly as its coach; which hire do you think was better?

8) Mariners 5, Dodgers 4 (10)— The seldom-seen walk-off balk (balk-off?) gave Seattle this win late Saturday night; Mariners had the bases loaded with one out, so they probably would’ve scored anyway, but hell of a way to lose a game. If you have Kyle Seager on your fantasy team and you need RBI’s this week, you lost a big chance for an easy one there. He was batting when the balk happened.

7) Presented without opinion: Paul O’Neill said on TV this weekend that if he was up with three hits late in a game, and had a chance to hit for the cycle, he would rather hit a second homer than hit for the cycle. Apparently, media makes more out of hitting for cycles than lot of players do. Interesting.

6) Most games pitched this year allowing 0 or 1 earned runs, with 7+ IP:

Jacob deGrom: 11
Aaron Nola: 9
Corey Kluber: 8
Carlos Carrasco: 8

5) Mookie Betts has scored 100 runs in 103 games this season. Red Sox are 15-2 in David Price’s last 17 starts. Boston is getting ready for the playoffs already, I’m sure.

4) Best record in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on:
A’s 30-11, Cubs 23-10, Mariners 28-14, Red Sox 18-10

3) Worst record in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on:
Orioles 9-23, Royals 11-21, Indians 12-21, Nationals 14-20

2) Five college basketball teams with most experience returning this coming season:

1. Washington, 95.2% of minutes return
2. Wisconsin, 93.9%
3. Syracuse, 90.8%
4. Iowa, 90.5%
5. Kansas State, 89.0%

1) Damn, Robert Deniro turned 75 years old this week, Robert Redford turned 82. Not even sure what to say about this, other than time sure goes by quickly.

**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 09:14 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, August 20

National League
Braves (68-55) @ Pirates (63-62)
Gausman is 2-1, 2.84 in three starts for Atlanta (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 2-1, 0-1 road
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-24

Archer is 1-0, 6.91 in three starts for Pittsburgh (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 2-1, 1-0 home
5-inning record: 3-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Braves lost their last four games; they’re 6-2 in last eight road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five games. Pittsburgh lost six of its last nine games, scoring 5 runs last four nights; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Pirates are 13-8 in home series openers.

Giants (61-64) @ Mets (54-69)
Holland is 1-0, 3.62 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-11, 6-8 away
5-inning record: 8-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Wheeler is 6-0, 2.04 in his last six starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-12, 4-8 home (won last four at home)
5-inning record: 9-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-24

Giants lost their last four games; they’re 11-10 in road series openers. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Mets are 8-4 in their last 12 games; they’re 12-17 vs lefty starters- over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Reds (55-69) @ Brewers (69-57)
Bailey is 0-2, 6.48 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 1-15, 0-9 away
5-inning record: 1-13-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-16

Anderson is 0-0, 6.14 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 12-12, 7-5 home
5-inning record: 13-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-24

Reds won their last three games; they’re 8-11 in road series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Milwaukee is 4-8 in its last 12 games, 11-8 in home series openers. Brewers’ last five home games all went over.

Cardinals (68-57) @ Dodgers (67-58)
Gomber is 2-0, 2.53 in his four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 4-0, 3-0 away.
5-inning record: 4-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Wood is 2-1, 1.99 in his last four starts, last three of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 12-11, 5-6 home
5-inning record: 9-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-23

St Louis won 10 of its last 12 games; they’re 20-15 vs lefty starters, 9-11 in road series openers— over is 12-6 in their last 18 home games. Dodgers won three of their last four games; they’re 10-10 in home series openers, 27-20 vs lefty starters- under is 3-0-1 in their last four home games.

American League
Orioles (37-87) @ Blue Jays (55-69)
Cashner is 1-0, 3.21 in his last two starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-15, 4-8 away
5-inning record: 7-12-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

Estrada is 2-2, 5.48 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 10-11, 4-6 home.
5-inning record: 8-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Baltimore lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 0-7 in last seven road series openers. Under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Blue Jays are 4-10 in their last 14 games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Toronto is 11-9 in home series openers.

Royals (38-86) @ Rays (63-61)
Lopez allowed six runs in 4.2 IP (88 PT) in his first Royals’ start, a 6-5 loss. Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Stanek is 0-2, 3.10 in 19 games as an opener (under 11-7-1). Team in his starts: 7-12, 6-5 home.
5-inning record: 8-9-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-19

Royals are 4-13 in their last 17 games, 5-15 in road series openers. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Tampa Bay is 6-4 in its last ten games, 8-2 in last ten home series openers. Under was 8-1 on their recent 5-4 road trip.

Indians (71-52) @ Red Sox (88-37)
Kluber is 3-0, 1.78 in his last four starts; over is 17-3-1 in his last 21 starts. Team in his starts: 16-9, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 17-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Porcello is 4-1, 3.69 in his last five starts; over is 10-5 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 17-8, 8-3 home.
5-inning record: 16-8-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Indians won seven of their last eight games; they’re 8-4 in last 12 road series openers. Tribe’s last four games stayed under. Boston won 13 of its last 16 games; under is 11-3-1 in their last 15 home games. Red Sox are 15-4 in home series openers.

White Sox (46-77) @ Twins (59-64)
Giolito is 3-1, 4.93 in his last six starts; over is 6-4-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 12-12, 8-5 away.
5-inning record: 6-15-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-24

Gonsalves is making his MLB debut; he is 9-3, 2.96 in 18 AAA starts this year. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

White Sox won four of their last five games; they’re 5-15 in road series openers. Over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Minnesota won six of its last seven games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Twins won their last seven home series openers.

Rangers (56-70) @ A’s (74-50)
Colon is 2-2, 6.75 in his last four starts; his last five road starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 10-12, 4-7 away
5-inning record: 8-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-22

Fiers is 1-0, 2.38 in two starts for Oakland (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 2-0, 2-0 home.
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

Texas won three of its last four games; they’re 6-2 in last eight road series openers; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. A’s are 13-4 in their last 17 games, 6-2 in last eight home series openers. Under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 home games.

Astros (75-49) @ Mariners (71-54)
Cole is 1-3, 3.55 in his last four starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 18-7, 9-4 away
5-inning record: 13-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Hernandez is 0-4, 10.27 in his last five starts; his last three starts went over. He pitched well in a 5.2 inning relief stint in Oakland last week, allowing two runs. Team in his starts: 10-13, 5-7 home.
5-inning record: 9-12-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-23

Houston lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 16-4 in road series openers— under is 8-3-1 in their last 12 games. Seattle lost seven of its last nine home games, 13-7 in home series openers. Over is 7-1 in their last eight home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/19
Ariz 33-22-9……30-21-9……..63-43
Atl 27-27-7…..31-22-9………58-49
Cubs 24-25-13……28-26-8…….52-51
Reds 18-36-4……23-31-10….…41-67
Colo 32-22-14……31-21-6……62-44
LA 32-23-8…….28-23-13……61-46
Miami 22-32-9…..26-26-12…….48-58
Milw 26-31-9…..31-23-6…….57-54
Mets 30-29-4……23-25-13…..53-52
Philly 24-24-13…..32-20-10……56-44
Pitt 28-25-6……29-25-12……..57-50
StL 30-25-8……27-29-6………57-54
SD 20-34-9……20-34-9…….40-68
SF 27-28-12…..23-23-12……50-51
Wash 28-25-11..…28-25-8………56-50

Orioles 18-35-11……19-33-10……37-68
Boston 32-21-13……37-16-6……..69-37
W Sox 18-37-6…..…19-34-10……37-71
Indians 25-22-13……39-16-9……64-38
Det 21-33-9…..…27-27-11.……48-60
Astros 31-18-15……31-20-11…….62-37
KC 19-35-8…….23-31-10…..42-66
Angels 28-25-11……27-28-8……55-53
Twins 19-32-11……31-27-8…..50-59
NYY 29-21-9……40-19-7…….69-39
A’s 23-29-10……26-24-12…..49-53
Seattle 31-26-8……29-21-14…….60-45
TB 29-25-12……26-24-8……55-48
Texas 21-30-8…..25-35-7…….46-65
Toronto 18-34-11……20-28-14……38-62

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/19)
Ariz 28-63…….22-61…..…50
Atl 19-60……26-62………45
Cubs 12-62……..19-59……..31
Reds 14-58……..14-66……..28
Colo 21-67…….23-58.……..44
LA 22-63……..23-62..…..45
Miami 14-63……..19-63…….33
Milw 22-65…..…21-61…….43
Mets 25-62……..19-61…….44
Philly 13-61……..21-63……34
Pitt 15-59……..19-67…….34
StL 21-63……..19-62…….40
SD 17-64……..17-64…….34
SF 12-65………18-61..…..30
Wash 24-64……..18-61……..42

Orioles 19-64……..18-61………37
Boston 19-65……24-60………43
White Sox 17-60……16-62…….33
Clev 17-59…….27-63……..44
Detroit 19-63……..18-63….…37
Astros 17-63…..…14-62………30
KC 15-62..…….19-62…….34
Angels 17-62…..….18-63…….35
Twins 14-60………15-63…….29
NYY 13-59……..28-65………41
A’s 17-64…..…..17-62…….34
Seattle 23-63………20-64…….43
TB 20-66..……19-57……..39
Texas 9-59…….…19-66…..…28
Toronto 16-63………13-61….….29

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 66-62 NL, favorites +$187
AL @ NL– 60-52 NL, favorites -$481
Total: 126-114 NL, favorites -$294

**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 09:21 AM

MLB

Monday, August 20

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Trend Report
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Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 14 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Baltimore's last 22 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Toronto's last 22 games when playing at home against Baltimore

Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Boston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Boston's last 15 games at home
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
San Francisco is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 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 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco

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

Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Cincinnati's last 23 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 23 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Texas Rangers
Texas is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 14 games
Oakland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 11 games at home
Oakland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
St. Louis is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Dodgers is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Houston Astros
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
Houston is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 19 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Seattle is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing at home against Houston

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**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 09:25 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Monday, August 20

**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 09:31 AM

Ballpark Figures - Week 21
Joe Williams

Streaky Teams (entering Monday)

Wins and Losses Streak
Baltimore 4-12 past 16 games overall
Cleveland 14-4 past 18 games overall
Colorado 8-1 past nine games overall
St. Louis 14-4 past 18 games overall
Toronto 4-10 past 14 games overall

Over/Under Streak
Chicago White Sox Over 5-1-1 past seven games
Colorado Under 7-2 past nine games
Oakland Under 10-3-1 past 14 games
Pittsburgh Under 7-1 past eight games
San Francisco Under 6-1-1 past eight games

Going Klubbin'

The Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox will meet for the first time this season when the teams take the field at Fenway Park at 7:10 p.m. ET. It's a possible playoff preview, too, as these teams are on a collision course for the postseason. It's a primetime pitching matchup, too, as two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber takes the ball from manager Terry Francona against Rick Porcello, the 2016 Cy winner. These two pitchers have won the award in three of the past four seasons.

The Indians have won five straight road contests, and seven of their past eight games overall. They're also 20-7 in the past 27 games overall against a right-handed starter, and 12-2 in the past 14 on the road vs. RHP. In addition, the Indians are an impressive 22-8 over the past 30 road outings, and 11-4 in his past 15 assignments against American League East foes. While that's a great record, the Indians are 0-4 across his past four tries against teams with a winning overall record. The Red Sox enter this battle red hot, too, going 39-12 in the past 51 games overall. They're also an impressive 44-16 in the past 60 games at Fewnay Park. Boston has pushed aside nine of their past 11 opponents from the AL Central, and they're 6-1 in the past seven at home against teams with an overall winning record. The BoSox have won eight of Porcello's past 10 starts, and they're 8-3 in his past 11 at home. Boston is also 4-0 in his past four tries against teams with a winning overall record.

As mentioned, this is the first meeting this season between the contenders. Totals bettors will see the over is 3-1-2 in the past six meetings between these sides. However, the under is 4-1-2 in the past seven matchups at Fenway Park, and 4-1 in the past five starts by Kluber against the BoSox. The under is also 16-5 in Porcello's past 21 starts at the Fens against teams with a winning record, and 22-8-2 in their past 32 games overall at home. The under is also 4-0 in Cleveland's past four overall, and 4-0 in their past four vs. RHP. However, the over is an alarming 16-4-1 in Kluber's past 21 starts, and 4-0-1 in his past five inside the AL East. The over is a perfect 6-0 in his past six road outings, too.

Looking Ahead

Monday, Aug. 20

The Orioles and Blue Jays are going nowhere and just playing out the string for the final six weeks. However, there is still plenty of money to be made, regardless of teams' records. Baltimore has won just 20 of their past 73 overall, and they're 15-37 in the past 52 inside the American League East. They're also just 11-46 in the past 57 on the road vs. RHP, and 12-39 in their past 51 overall against righties. They'll roll out Andrew Cashner in Toronto, but they're just 1-5 in his past six against teams with a losing overall record, and 2-5 in his past seven on the road. Baltimore is also 0-5 in Cashner's past five road starts against a team with a losing overall mark. The Jays aren't much better, going 2-7 in their past nine at home, and 0-4 in the past four overall. However, they're 21-8 in the past 29 against teams with a winning percentage under .400. Marco Estrada might be the difference, too, as the Jays are a perfect 5-0 in his past five against teams with a losing record, and 5-1 in his past six at home against losing teams. Moreover, the O's are 0-7 in the past seven in this series, with Toronto a perfect 7-0 in the past seven starts at home by Estrada against Baltimore. They're also 5-1 in his past six overall against the O's. The under is 28-8-1 in the past 37 in this series, too, including 17-5 in the past 22 in Toronto. With Estrada face the O's, the under is an impressive 9-3 over the past 12, too.

Speaking of teams going nowhere, the White Sox and Twins hook up at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Twins just recalled LHP Stephen Gonsalves to start against RHP Lucas Giolito. The Pale Hose have been a little better lately, going 4-1 in the past five games overall, while posting victories in five of the past six starts with Giolito on the hill. They're also 5-1 in Giolito's past six outings on the road, and 4-0 in his past four against teams with a losing overall record. Chicago has also won five straight on the road with Giolito toeing the slab. The Twins haven't quite thrown in the towel on their season, winning five of the past six. They're also 22-8 over the past 30 at Target, while going 20-8 in their past 28 at home vs. RHP. Chicago has won just two of the past eight trips to Minnesota, however. Total bettors might pound the 'under', which is 5-0-1 in the past six meetings in the Twin Cities. The under is also 4-0 in Giolito's past four starts while going 6-1-1 in the past eight meetings overall in this series.

Weather Report
The weather looks great for Monday, as there is little to no precipitation in the forecast with variable winds at most venues, too. In addition, four of the 10 games will be played in games with domes or retractable roofs, too.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

The Phillies took it on the chin Sunday night in Williamsport, Penn. against the Mets at the Little League Classic, but that was a rare hiccup. They are streaking toward a potential postseason spot, but they cannot afford any costly losses. They'll face the fading Nationals, who still have a glimmer of hope for the playoffs, but time is running out. RHP Vince Velasquez takes the ball for Philly, but that hasn't been a good thing lately. Philadelphia is 0-5 in the right-hander's past five road starts, including a shocking 0-4 in his past four outings away from home against teams with a losing record. They're also just 3-8 in the past 11 overall on the road, and 1-5 in the past six road outings against teams with a losing record. They can ill-afford to lose games to teams they should be beating if they wish to make playoff plans. The Nats have won just twice in the past eight outings, and they're 1-4 in their past five against teams with a winning record. However, Washington is still 7-3 in the past 10 home games vs. RHP. Philly has owned this series, going 5-2 in the past seven meetings overall, but they're just 7-16 in the past 23 meetings in D.C.

The Padres will open a series with the red-hot Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday night. San Diego has been awful, winning just 15 of their past 55 games overall. They can't seem to get out of their own way inside the division, either, going just 19-40 in the past 59 vs. NL West foes. LHP Robbie Erlin isn't offering much resistance lately, as San Diego is just 3-9 across his past 12 outings, and 2-5 over his past seven road starts. They're a dismal 1-6 in his past seven against division opponents, too. The Rockies are 5-0 in their past five at home vs. LHP, and 12-2 in their past 14 overall against southpaws. They have also won 20 of their past 27 at home while going 7-2 in the past nine vs. NL West clubs. San Diego hasn't had much luck at Coors, winning just six of their past 20 in Denver. The under is 4-1 in the past five at Coors, and five of the past seven meetings overall. The under is also 8-0 in Colorado's past eight at home vs. LHP, and 12-4 in the past 16 overall against southpaws.

**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 11:46 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, August 20

Atlanta @ Pittsburgh

Game 951-952
August 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Gausman) 16.113
Pittsburgh
(Archer) 13.167
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+105); Under

San Francisco @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
August 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Holland) 15.924
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 14.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+100); Under

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
August 20, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.826
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 16.594
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-230
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-230); Over

St. Louis @ LA Dodgers

Game 957-958
August 20, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Gomber) 16.150
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 18.370
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-170
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-170); Over

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 959-960
August 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 11.990
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.381
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-175); Over

Kansas City @ Tampa Bay

Game 961-962
August 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Lopez) 14.015
Tampa Bay
(Wood) 17.172
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-190
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-190); Over

Cleveland @ Boston

Game 963-964
August 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 17.535
Boston
(Porcello) 16.385
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-110); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 965-966
August 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 16.509
Minnesota
(Gonsalves) 13.100
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-170
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+150); Under

Texas @ Oakland

Game 967-968
August 20, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Colon) 15.923
Oakland
(Fiers) 17.195
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-175); Over

Houston @ Seattle

Game 969-970
August 20, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Cole) 16.681
Seattle
(Hernandez) 13.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-180
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-180); Over

**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 11:53 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 20

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ATLANTA (68 - 55) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 62) - 7:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GAUSMAN is 3-9 (-7.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 9-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 14-31 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 4-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 10-23 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 4-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 63-62 (+0.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 657-584 (+64.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 47-40 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 72-63 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 437-445 (+40.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 68-54 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 91-87 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-27 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 45-43 (+19.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-16 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 50-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 33-21 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 102-85 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ATLANTA is 35-30 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARCHER is 38-49 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 22-31 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 14-28 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 8.43 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (61 - 64) at NY METS (54 - 69) - 7:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-39 (-14.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-93 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 78-109 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-61 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-18 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-27 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-64 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 213-163 (+40.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
NY METS are 53-69 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 24-37 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 35-47 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 4-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 51-69 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-56 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DEREK HOLLAND vs. NY METS since 1997
HOLLAND is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WHEELER is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (55 - 69) at MILWAUKEE (69 - 57) - 8:10 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BAILEY is 1-15 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 0-10 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 1-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 0-9 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 69-57 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-26 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-40 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ANDERSON is 29-13 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 6-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 7-3 (+3.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BAILEY is 7-10 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 13-14 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-13. (-0.3 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ANDERSON is 4-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.6 units)

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ST LOUIS (68 - 57) at LA DODGERS (67 - 58) - 10:10 PM
AUSTIN GOMBER (L) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 14-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-63 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 462-413 (+58.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 67-58 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-19 (-15.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-30 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-40 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

AUSTIN GOMBER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

ALEX WOOD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
WOOD is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (37 - 87) at TORONTO (55 - 69) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 37-87 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-47 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-57 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-62 (-34.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-61 (-29.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-31 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-24 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 55-69 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 28-39 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 18-24 (-10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 78-97 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-1 (+8.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. TORONTO since 1997
CASHNER is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.7 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ESTRADA is 8-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 11-4 (+7.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-6.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (38 - 86) at TAMPA BAY (63 - 61) - 7:10 PM
JORGE LOPEZ (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 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JORGE LOPEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

HUNTER WOOD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (71 - 52) at BOSTON (88 - 37) - 7:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 71-52 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-35 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-39 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 39-31 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-27 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 88-37 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 44-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 60-31 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 71-25 (+33.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 71-37 (+24.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-15 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 130-66 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 113-83 (+43.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
BOSTON is 235-233 (-61.3 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.

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

COREY KLUBER vs. BOSTON since 1997
KLUBER is 3-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PORCELLO is 10-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 14-9 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-14. (-5.6 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (46 - 77) at MINNESOTA (59 - 64) - 7:10 PM
LUCAS GIOLITO (R) vs. STEPHEN GONSALVES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 144-142 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-17 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 93-83 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 417-430 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
GIOLITO is 8-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
GIOLITO is 10-6 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 69-89 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-5 (-0.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GIOLITO is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.3 units)

STEPHEN GONSALVES vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (56 - 70) at OAKLAND (74 - 50) - 10:05 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 8-5 (+1.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COLON is 10-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 12-11 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-10. (+1.3 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. TEXAS since 1997
FIERS is 2-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.69 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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HOUSTON (75 - 49) at SEATTLE (71 - 54) - 10:10 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 75-49 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 33-25 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 18-25 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-29 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 71-54 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 37-29 (+5.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 48-33 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 50-33 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 31-21 (+6.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 48-20 (+18.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-20 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 25-7 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 67-36 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 133-69 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-11 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
COLE is 25-6 (+16.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (+4.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLE is 2-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.10 and a WHIP of 0.767.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-6 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.515.
His team's record is 5-7 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.7 units)

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**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 01:15 PM

Diamond Trends - Monday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Athletics are 19-0 SU post All-Star break after any game in which their bullpen allowed multiple runs. Oakland was the underdog in eight of the nineteen wins.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Cardinals are 0-22 SU as a road dog of more than 130 after the All-Star break when playing an NL team that is behind them in the standings.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Astros are 14-0 in franchise history as a road 130-plus favorite off a game as a favorite in which Alex Bregman had multiple hits and scored at least one run.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Indians are 0-8 SU in franchise history when Corey Kluber starts as a dog in August.

**Udog** · 08-20-2018, 05:06 PM

MLB

Monday, August 20

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Mike Fiers, Oakland Athletics (8-6, 3.38 ERA, $1367)

Right-hander Mike Fiers has been great since joining the surging Oakland Athletics, winning both of his first two starts, and in his last three starts overall (including his last with the Detroit Tigers) he owns a team win/loss of 3-0, an ERA of 2.02, a WHIP of 0.90, and an opponent's on-base percentage of .240.

Fiers and the A's are big -190 favorites at home against "Big Sexy" Bartolo Colon and the Texas Rangers.

Slumping: Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds (1-10, 6.33 ERA, $-1348)

Every time he is scheduled to start he ends up in our Slumping Starting Pitcher section and we tippy-toe around the truth. Well, it's time to speak the real truth.

Homer Bailey sucks!

Remember back in 2012 and 2013 when Homer Bailey threw no-hitters for the Reds. Apparently the Reds management team still remembers, because that is the only explanation as to why he still has a major league pitching job.

He owns a team win/loss of 1-15 on the season, including seven team losses in a row, to go along with an ERA of 6.33 and a WHIP of 1.63.

Bailey continues to live off his past exploits tonight as a +185 underdog in Milwaukee against Chase Anderson and the Brewers.

PNC Winds

Credit to the major league scouting staffs across baseball because it seems as if every starting pitcher that was dealt at the trade deadline has been better for their new team.

A pair of those newly acquired starting pitchers go head-to-head tonight with Kevin Gausman of the Braves taking on Chris Archer of the Pirates. A change of scenery has been just what the doctor ordered for both righties.

Both pitchers will look to continue their good vibes with the aide of a 10 mile per hour wind blowing in tonight at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. It's a low full game total of 7.5, but look for both starting pitchers to keep the game Under the first five inning total of 4.

1st Half Free-For-All

The Royals and Rays open their four-game series Monday night in Tampa Bay with a pair of starting pitchers with very little experience starting baseball games.

Jorge Lopez makes his second start for the Royals after being picked up from the Brewers in the Mike Moustakas trade, where he worked exclusively out of the bullpen. His first outing did not go well, with the Blue Jays tagging him for six runs over 4.2 innings of work. He did, however, look solid until tiring in the fourth.

Hunter Wood gets the start for the Rays. He's been a regular in Tampa Bay's "relievers as starters" program and will be making his seventh opening assignment this evening. Wood has maxed out at 2.0 innings as a starter and has allowed runs in four of his seven starts, however, he has only allowed a first inning run one time this season.

Look for both pitchers to get through the opening frame clean, but beyond the first inning it's open season. A run in the first inning: No (-130), Three inning total: Over 2.5 (-110), Five inning total: Over 4 (-125).

Ride With The Tribe Early

There's a reason why the Indians are nearly an even-money play against a team currently 51 games above .500 – and it has less to do with Cleveland's starting pitcher (Corey Kluber) than you might think.

Despite his 15-5 record, Boston's Rick Porcello has been eminently hittable so far this season – particularly in the first three innings, where he boasts an ugly 4.86 ERA.

Cleveland ranks third in baseball in five-innings runs per game (3.11) – and while the home-road disparity is significant, the Indians should be able to take advantage of Porcello and his unsightly 4.57 ERA within the not-so-friendly confines of Fenway Park and cash the five-inning moneyline at -125.

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