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**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 09:24 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Odds to win the Northern Trust golf tournament this week:

9-1: Dustin Johnson

12-1: Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas

14-1: Jason Day

16-1: Eldrick Woods

18-1: Jon Rahm, Justin Rose

20-1: Francesco Molinari, Jordan Spieth

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

13) Washington Nationals threw in the towel Tuesday, trading Daniel Murphy to the Cubs, and Matt Adams to the Cardinals. Cruddy day to be a Nationals’ fan.

Addison Russell is hitting .213 since July 1; early speculation has him as the Cub likeliest to lose the most playing time because of this deal.

12) Looking at how many starting pitchers throw 100+ pitches in their starts, from baseball-reference.com– this refers to a team’s first 125 games of the season:

Eight years ago, 1,924 pitchers threw 100+ pitchers.
This season, 998 pitchers have thrown 100+, or 48.1% less than only eight years ago.

11) Toronto Raptors are hiring Jeremy Castleberry to their coaching staff; what are his qualifications for this job?

Castleberry played with Kawhi Leonard in high school and at San Diego State, where Castleberry was a walk-on. He also worked with Leonard as a Spurs staffer, so to keep their new star happy, Toronto brought him aboard, too.

10) Florida State has a new football coach, Willie Taggart, who coached Oregon last year and South Florida two years ago. Three schools in three years doesn’t happen much for a head coach.

Florida State’s athletic director quit and is moving on to the NCAA; whomever takes his place at FSU will become the 8th AD Taggart has worked for in his nine years as a head coach. Thats a lot of bosses for a guy to have.

9) 2003 Seattle Mariners may go down in history; they’re last team to go thru a 162-game season while using only five starting pitchers. ’03 Mariners went 93-69, but fell apart after that, going 63-99/69-93 the next two years.

8) From 1992 to 2014, Detroit Lions went 0-24 in Wisconsin, losing twice to the Packers there in 1994. The last three years, Lions won two of their three visits to Green Bay.

7) Patriots won 12 of their last 14 games against the Jets, since losing to Gang Green in the 2010 playoffs; Pats won last four meetings, the last three by a combined score of 91-26.

6) Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-3 Monday night, despite walking 10 LA hitters; that raises major league teams’ record to 4-22 this season when they walk 10+ batters.

Dodgers went 2-13 with runners in scoring position, which cost them the game.

5) Houston Texans are only NFL team that still has all their first-round draft picks since 2010 on their roster.

4) There is a 15-second video going around the Interweb of a dog watching herself on TV, as she runs around an obstacle course in a competition- the little dog jumps up and down as she watches herself on TV. It is actually fun to watch.

3) Jason Witten’s high school football coach was his grandfather; not sure I’ve ever heard of that before.

2) Will be lot of new faces on NFL games this season; league has hired four new referees, which seems like a lot, almost 25% of the league’s referees will be new.

1) National League teams had first shot at claiming Daniel Murphy, Matt Adams today; had they not been claimed, then AL teams could’ve put claims in for the players.

Teams in the same league have first shot at claiming guys on waivers.

Murphy would be the ideal DH; hit like hell, leave your glove at home.

**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 09:30 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 22

National League
Braves (70-55) @ Pirates (63-64)
Teheran is 1-0, 3.42 in his last four starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 13-11, 5-5 road
5-inning record: 10-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-24

Williams is 4-2, 0.75 in his last six starts; under is 8-1-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 12-12, 7-7 home
5-inning record: 8-11-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-24

Braves lost four of their last six games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Pittsburgh lost eight of its last 11 games, scoring 6 runs last six nights- they’ve lost three 1-0 games since Thursday. Under is 9-1 in their last ten games.

Phillies (68-57) @ Nationals (63-63)
Eflin is 2-2, 4.44 in his last four starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 10-7, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 12-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-17

Strasburg is making his first start since July 20; he is 0-3, 8.78 in his last three starts. Over is 6-3 in his last nine starts. Team in his starts: 6-8, 2-6 home
5-inning record: 7-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Phillies are 5-9 in their last 14 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Washington lost six of its last nine games; seven of their last eight games went over.

Giants (62-65) @ Mets (55-70)
Kelly allowed one run in 4.1 IP (73 PT) in his first ’18 start (under 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Syndergaard is 2-2, 4.85 in his last four starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 11-6, 6-2 home
5-inning record: 10-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17

Giants lost five of their last six games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Mets are 9-5 in their last 14 games; under is 3-2 in their last five games.

Reds (56-70) @ Brewers (70-58)
Stephenson is 0-1, 7.94 in his to starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Peralta is 1-2, 6.16 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-5, 4-4 home
5-inning record: 6-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Reds won four of their last five games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Milwaukee is 5-9 in its last 14 games; six of Brewers’ last seven home games went over.

Padres (50-78) @ Rockies (68-57)
Nix is 1-1, 6.75 in his first two MLB starts (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Gray is 2-0, 2.98 in his last six starts (under 4-2). Team in his starts: 14-9, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 11-10-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-23

Padres lost six of their last eight games; over is 9-5 in their last 14 road games. Colorado won eight of its last ten games; seven of their last eight games stayed under the total.

Cardinals (70-57) @ Dodgers (67-60)
Flaherty is 3-0, 0.95 in his last three starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-11, 4-7 away.
5-inning record: 10-10 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-20

Buehler is 2-0, 1.47 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 9-6, 5-3 home
5-inning record: 9-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

St Louis won 12 of its last 14 games; over is 12-7-1 in their last 20 home games. Dodgers are 3-8 in their last 11 games; under is 4-0-2 in their last six home games.

American League
Orioles (37-89) @ Blue Jays (57-69)
Hess is 0-4, 8.39 in his last five starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 2-10, 1-7 away
5-inning record: 3-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-12

Pannone is making his first MLB start; he allowed two runs in 4.1 IP in four big league relief stints. He is 0-3, 4.91 in six AAA starts this year. Team in his starts: 0-0 home.
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Baltimore lost ten of its last 12 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Blue Jays are 6-10 in their last 16 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Royals (38-88) @ Rays (65-61)
Junis is 1-1, 3.22 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 9-14, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 11-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-23

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

Royals are 4-15 in their last 19 games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Tampa Bay is 8-4 in its last 12 games; under is 10-1 in their last 11 games.

Indians (73-52) @ Red Sox (88-39)
Carrasco is 3-1, 1.30 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 15-8, 8-3 away
5-inning record: 14-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Johnson is 3-0, 6.62 in his last three starts (over 3-0); Boston scored 32 runs in those games. Team in his starts: 7-2, 4-1 home.
5-inning record: 7-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9 (3 of last 3)

Indians won nine of their last ten games; five of Tribe’s last six games stayed under. Boston lost its last three games; under is 12-4-1 in their last 17 home games.

Twins (60-65) @ White Sox (47-78)
Gibson is 2-0, 2.57 in his last two starts; under is 7-4 in his last 11 road starts. Team in his starts: 12-13, 6-7 away.
5-inning record: 10-13-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Rodon is 3-0, 1.61 in his last six starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-6, 3-2 home
5-inning record: 4-4-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Minnesota won seven of its last nine games; they’re 17-18 vs lefty starters- over is 5-2 in their last seven games. White Sox won five of their last seven games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Rangers (56-72) @ A’s (76-50)
Minor is 3-0, 3.38 in his last three starts; under is 8-3-1 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 11-11, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 8-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-22

Jackson is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-2, 4-1 home.
5-inning record: 3-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Texas lost six of their last seven road games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. A’s are 15-4 in their last 19 games; they’re 25-19 vs lefty starters- under is 9-3-1 in their last 13 home games.

Astros (76-50) @ Mariners (72-55)
Morton is 1-1, 3.00 in his last four starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 14-10, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 13-5-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-24

Gonzales is 0-3, 7.94 in his last three starts; his last five starts went over. Team in his starts: 15-9, 8-3 home.
5-inning record: 14-9-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-24

Houston lost eight of its last 11 games; they’re 26-20 vs lefty starters- under is 9-4-1 in their last 14 games. Seattle lost eight of its last 11 home games; over is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

Interleague
Cubs (71-53) @ Tigers (52-74)
Lester is 1-2, 6.66 in his last five starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 18-7, 9-3 away
5-inning record: 13-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Liriano is 0-3, 10.03 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in their last five. Team in his starts: 7-13, 4-3 home.
5-inning record: 7-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Cubs are 5-6 in their last 11 games; they’re 18-9 vs lefty starters- under is 7-0-1 in their last eight road games. Detroit lost five of its last seven games; they’re 16-16 vs lefty starters- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

New York (79-46) @ Miami (50-77)
Lynn is 1-0, 3.31 in three starts for New York (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 3-0, 1-0 away
5-inning record: 3-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

Richards is 0-2, 3.25 in his last five starts; under is 9-6-1 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 7-11, 3-5 home.
5-inning record: 7-6-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-18

New York is 11-4 in its last 15 games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games. Marlins are 4-10 in their last 14 games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Angels (63-64) @ Diamondbacks (70-56)
Despaigne allowed five runs in four IP (78 PT) in his first Angels’ start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Buchholz is 5-1, 2.29 in his last six starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 7-5, 3-1 home.
5-inning record: 10-0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Angels lost four of their last five games; over is 6-3 in their last nine games. Arizona won five of its last six games; four of their last five home games stayed under.

Umpires
Atl-Pitt: Over is 7-1 in last eight Rackley games.
SF-NY: Over is 8-5-1 in last 14 LBarrett games.
Phil-Wsh: Over is 7-4 in last 11 Cederstrom games.
Cin-Mil: Favorites won nine of ten Additon games.
SD-Col: Underdogs are 9-7 in last 16 Meals games.
StL-LA: Last six Fairchild games stayed under total.

Balt-Tor: Under is 12-2-2 in last 16 Bellino games.
KC-TB: Under is 5-3 in last eight Nauert games.
Clev-Bos: Under is 9-3-2 in Rehak games this year.
Chi-Min: Underdogs are 8-5 last 13 Culbreth games.
Tex-A’s: Under is 8-5-1 in last 14 Segal games.
Hst-Sea: Four of last five Visconti games went over.

Cubs-Det: Under is 10-6-2 in last 18 Marquez games.
NY-Mia: Over is 4-1-1 in last six Miller games.
LAA-Az: Over is 2-0-1 in last three Diaz games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/21
Ariz 33-22-9……31-21-9……..64-43
Atl 29-27-7…..31-22-9………60-49
Cubs 24-26-13……28-26-8…….52-52
Reds 20-36-4……23-31-10….…43-67
Colo 32-22-14……31-21-7……62-44
LA 32-23-8…….28-25-13……61-48
Miami 22-32-9…..26-26-13…….48-58
Milw 26-31-9…..31-25-6…….57-56
Mets 30-29-4……24-26-13…..54-53
Philly 24-25-13…..32-20-10……56-45
Pitt 28-25-6……29-27-12……..57-52
StL 32-25-8……27-29-6………59-54
SD 20-34-10……20-34-9…….40-68
SF 28-29-12…..23-23-12……51-52
Wash 28-25-11..…29-25-8………57-50

Orioles 18-37-11……19-33-10……37-70
Boston 32-21-13……38-17-6……..70-38
W Sox 19-37-6…..…19-35-10……38-72
Indians 26-23-13……39-16-9……65-39
Det 21-33-9…..…28-27-11.……49-60
Astros 33-18-15……31-20-11…….64-37
KC 19-37-8…….23-31-10…..42-68
Angels 28-26-11……27-28-8……55-54
Twins 20-32-11……31-28-8…..51-60
NYY 29-21-10……40-19-7…….69-39
A’s 23-29-10……28-24-12…..51-53
Seattle 31-26-8……29-23-14…….60-47
TB 29-25-12……28-24-8……57-48
Texas 21-32-8…..25-35-7…….46-67
Toronto 18-34-11…22-28-14……40-62

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/21)
Ariz 28-63…….23-62…..…51
Atl 20-62……26-62………46
Cubs 12-63……..19-59……..31
Reds 14-61……..14-66……..28
Colo 21-67…….23-59.……..44
LA 22-63……..23-64..…..45
Miami 14-63……..19-64…….33
Milw 22-65…..…23-64…….45
Mets 25-62……..20-63……45
Philly 13-62……..21-63……34
Pitt 15-59……..19-69…….34
StL 22-65……..19-62…….41
SD 18-65……..17-64…….35
SF 13-67………18-61..…..31
Wash 24-64……..18-62……..42

Orioles 19-66……..18-61………37
Boston 19-65……24-62………43
White Sox 17-61……16-63…….33
Clev 17-61…….27-63……..44
Detroit 19-63……..19-64….…38
Astros 18-65…..…14-62………32
KC 15-64..…….19-62…….34
Angels 17-63…..….18-63…….35
Twins 14-61………15-64…….29
NYY 13-60……..28-65………41
A’s 17-64…..…..18-64…….35
Seattle 23-63………21-66…….44
TB 20-66..……19-59……..39
Texas 9-61…….…19-66…..…28
Toronto 16-63………14-63….….30

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 66-63 NL, favorites +$15
AL @ NL– 61-53 NL, favorites -$281
Total: 127-116 NL, favorites -$266

**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 09:35 AM

MLB

Wednesday, August 22

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Trend Report
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Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Baltimore is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Baltimore's last 15 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 11 of Baltimore's last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 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 11 of Toronto's last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore

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

Cincinnati Reds
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Cincinnati's last 24 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 24 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Texas Rangers
Texas is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland's last 15 games
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing at home against Texas

Houston Astros
Houston is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Houston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 23 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Houston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Houston
Seattle is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games when playing at home against Houston

Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 21 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Washington is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Miami
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games
Miami is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

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

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit
Chi Cubs is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Chi Cubs
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

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

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

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

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
LA Dodgers is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

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**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 10:40 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Wednesday, August 22

**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 11:15 AM

Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Indians (9-1 last 10)

Cleveland is on its way to wrapping up the AL Central title in the next few weeks, but the Indians have bigger aspirations than a division championship. The Indians are proving their worth as a team that can take down the Red Sox in the American League as Cleveland has captured the first two games of its four-game set at Fenway Park. Following Monday’s comeback win, the Tribe jumped out to a 5-0 lead in last night’s 6-3 triumph in Beantown to pick up their seventh consecutive road victory.

Carlos Carrasco heads to the hill for Cleveland in the third game of this series, as the right-hander has yielded only one run in his past two starts. Since getting tagged for six runs in a road blowout loss to the Twins in early June, the Indians have won nine of Carrasco’s last 11 starts, including five consecutive wins away from Progressive Field.

Coldest team: Brewers (5-9 last 14)

Milwaukee slipped down to third place in the NL Central after blowing a 4-0 lead in last night’s 9-7 home defeat to Cincinnati. The Brewers have dropped four of their past six games at Miller Park, which includes three losses to cellar-dwellers San Diego and Cincinnati. In each of those three defeats, Milwaukee’s pitching has been lit up for 28 runs, as the Brewers are seeking their first series victory since taking two of three from the Rockies in early August.

Rookie Freddy Peralta takes the mound for Milwaukee in today’s rubber match as the right-hander is coming off a pair of road losses at Atlanta and St. Louis in his last two outings. In Peralta’s lone start against the Reds this season, the Brewers’ righty allowed five hits and three earned runs in five innings of an 8-2 setback at Great American Ballpark in July.

Hottest pitcher: Clay Buchholz, Diamondbacks (62, 2.47 ERA)

The Arizona rotation will be strong up front if it makes the postseason, led by Zack Greinke and Patrick Corbin. However, Buchholz has turned into a prime candidate to be named the number three starter in a playoff series as the former Red Sox hurler has won five of his previous six starts. What’s even more impressive is Buchholz has done most of his damage away from Chase Field with four wins in this stretch on the highway. Buchholz returns home to face the Angels in interleague play as the 34-year old has given up two earned runs or less in 10 of 12 starts this season.

Coldest pitcher: Francisco Liriano, Tigers (3-8, 4.72 ERA)

Detroit edged Chicago on Tuesday, 2-1 to cash as heavy home underdogs, while knocking off the Cubs for the first time in three matchups this season. Liriano is 0-for-August as he has dropped all three starts, including back-to-back losses to his former team, the Twins in the last 11 days. The only excuse Liriano is allowed is the fact that eight of his last nine starts have come away from Comerica Park, including a 5-2 defeat to the Cubs on July 4. However, Liriano has won two home decisions this season, beating the two worst teams in baseball, the Royals and Orioles.

Biggest OVER run: Nationals (6-1-1 last eight)

Although Washington is slowly dismantling its team with the playoffs being a pipe dream, the Nationals are playing in exciting games of late. The Nationals cashed their fourth consecutive OVER on this homestand in Tuesday’s 10-4 victory over the Phillies, as Washington rebounded from an ugly 12-1 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. Washington has plated at least five runs in four of the past five games, but has also allowed at least four runs in nine of the previous 10 contests. Stephen Strasburg returns from the disabled list tonight for Washington, as the OVER has hit in each of his last six starts at Nationals Park.

Biggest UNDER run: Pirates (6-0 last six)

Pittsburgh’s pitching was terrific over a five-game stretch by allowing four runs in four games to the Cubs and one in Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Atlanta. However, the offense accomplished very little in this stretch by scoring five runs in the Chicago series and so far only one run in two losses to the Braves. UNDER bettors are thrilled with this current homestand for the Pirates, who have hit in six straight and nine of the past 10 overall. Pittsburgh hits the road for nine games following Wednesday’s contest with Atlanta as Trevor Williams tries to get the Pirates a win. Williams is currently on a 9-1 UNDER run in his last 10 starts, including four consecutive UNDERS at PNC Park.

Matchup to watch: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

The book seemed to close on St. Louis’ season after getting swept at home by Atlanta to close out June. However, the Cardinals are not only back in the NL Wild Card race following an impressive 14-3 run, but St. Louis is breathing down Chicago’s neck for the top spot in the NL Central. The Redbirds knocked off the reeling Dodgers for the second straight night on Tuesday, 5-2, while cashing as a hefty underdog of +190.

The Cardinals will go for the sweep behind Jack Flaherty tonight, as the right-hander owns a perfect 3-0 record in August. During this hot stretch, Flaherty has tossed a pair of scoreless outings against the Pirates and Brewers, while striking out 23 batters. The Los Angeles native will be pitching at Dodger Stadium for the first time in his career looking to give the Cardinals their fourth straight win in a road series finale.

The Dodgers have lost six of their past eight games at Chavez Ravine as Walker Buehler will attempt to get Los Angeles on track tonight. Buehler has pitched well of late for the Dodgers by allowing four earned runs in his past four starts, while shutting down the Mariners in an 11-1 blowout in his previous outing last Friday. The Dodgers have won each of their past three home games when trying to avoid a sweep, including a recent win over the Giants last Wednesday.

Betcha didn’t know: The Astros finally figured out the Mariners by beating Seattle on Tuesday to end a five-game skid in the series. Charlie Morton heads to the hill for Houston today seeking the series victory as the right-hander has beaten the Mariners twice at Safeco Field this season. Morton is also riding a five-game UNDER streak on the road dating back to the start of July.

Biggest public favorite: Rockies (-240) vs. Padres

Biggest public underdog: Red Sox (+105) vs. Indians

Biggest line move: Pirates (-105 to -110) vs. Braves

**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 11:48 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 22

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CINCINNATI (56 - 70) at MILWAUKEE (70 - 58) - 2:10 PM
ROBERT STEPHENSON (R) vs. FREDDY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 70-58 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-41 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-24 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-31 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-14 (-11.6 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 8-4 (+2.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)

ROBERT STEPHENSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
STEPHENSON is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

FREDDY PERALTA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PERALTA is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (70 - 55) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 64) - 7:05 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEHERAN is 20-38 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 657-586 (+62.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 437-447 (+38.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 70-54 (+19.4 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 36-27 (+16.6 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 45-37 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 52-35 (+20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 65-86 (-21.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
TEHERAN is 3-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.1 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (68 - 57) at WASHINGTON (63 - 63) - 7:05 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-57 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-36 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-43 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-22 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-63 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-30 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-26 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-38 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-32 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-32 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-5 (+2.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
EFLIN is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRASBURG is 10-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 0.864.
His team's record is 16-5 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.3 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 65) at NY METS (55 - 70) - 7:10 PM
CASEY KELLY (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-94 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-110 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-61 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-13 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-28 (-16.5 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 62-65 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 54-70 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 25-38 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 36-48 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 41-52 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 51-70 (-24.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 50-57 (-35.0 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
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

CASEY KELLY vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 1-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (50 - 78) at COLORADO (68 - 57) - 8:40 PM
JACOB NIX (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 50-78 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-33 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 68-57 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 51-33 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 41-37 (+6.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 140-174 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-23 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 78-62 (-44.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 12-18 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 41-46 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-7 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

JACOB NIX vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 6-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 0.962.
His team's record is 6-7 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (70 - 57) at LA DODGERS (67 - 60) - 10:10 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 123-104 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
ST LOUIS is 53-39 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 42-33 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 19-11 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 67-60 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-20 (-17.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-32 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 167-189 (-68.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 48-42 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-39 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-31 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-0 (+3.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

WALKER BUEHLER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (37 - 89) at TORONTO (57 - 69) - 12:35 PM
DAVID HESS (R) vs. THOMAS PANNONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 37-89 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-37 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-49 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-63 (-31.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-31 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-33 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 43-39 (+5.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 133-155 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 29-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 19-24 (-9.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
TORONTO is 54-78 (-29.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 11-1 (+10.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

DAVID HESS vs. TORONTO since 1997
HESS is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

THOMAS PANNONE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (60 - 65) at CHI WHITE SOX (47 - 78) - 2:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 22-39 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
RODON is 13-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 145-143 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-38 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 374-387 (+46.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
GIBSON is 16-10 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 13-5 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 40-20 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-40 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-38 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-8 (+0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GIBSON is 6-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.045.
His team's record is 8-4 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.5 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RODON is 4-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.223.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

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TEXAS (56 - 72) at OAKLAND (76 - 50) - 3:35 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 76-50 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 26-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 22-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
OAKLAND is 39-25 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 336-274 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 31-17 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 26-19 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 13-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-31 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 40-11 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 15-0 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 229-226 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 101-87 (+23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 106-118 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-44 (+17.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 299-331 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
TEXAS is 22-21 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 38-38 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-13 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSON is 61-76 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 10-5 (+3.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MINOR is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.917.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
JACKSON is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.7 units)

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HOUSTON (76 - 50) at SEATTLE (72 - 55) - 4:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. MARCO GONZALES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 76-50 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 34-26 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 19-26 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 54-48 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MORTON is 19-40 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 72-55 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-30 (+6.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 51-34 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 32-21 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 49-21 (+17.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 43-21 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 48-22 (+21.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-8 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 62-34 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-7 (+4.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MORTON is 3-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

MARCO GONZALES vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GONZALES is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (38 - 88) at TAMPA BAY (65 - 61) - 7:10 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. RYAN STANEK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
JUNIS is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.529.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

RYAN STANEK vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (73 - 52) at BOSTON (88 - 39) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. BRIAN JOHNSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 73-52 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-35 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-31 (-7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 88-39 (+31.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 41-16 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 71-27 (+30.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 71-39 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JOHNSON is 12-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 19-5 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 16-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 235-235 (-63.8 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
CLEVELAND is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
CARRASCO is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.60 and a WHIP of 2.028.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

BRIAN JOHNSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (79 - 46) at MIAMI (50 - 77) - 7:10 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. TREVOR RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 39-45 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-52 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

LANCE LYNN vs. MIAMI since 1997
LYNN is 4-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

TREVOR RICHARDS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (71 - 53) at DETROIT (52 - 74) - 7:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 167-129 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 453-472 (-97.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 287-331 (-68.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 858-793 (-157.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
DETROIT is 10-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
DETROIT is 33-30 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LESTER is 106-41 (+41.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 61-111 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-71 (-26.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LIRIANO is 7-18 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+0.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

JON LESTER vs. DETROIT since 1997
LESTER is 3-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.45 and a WHIP of 1.748.
His team's record is 4-9 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.9 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LIRIANO is 5-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 8-7 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (63 - 64) at ARIZONA (70 - 56) - 9:40 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 63-64 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-33 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 19-36 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 70-56 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 51-35 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 94-69 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-23 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 74-57 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ARIZONA is 23-26 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 899-801 (-99.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 252-252 (-65.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 4-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 633-578 (-77.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 2-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.4 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 6-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.459.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-2. (+9.8 units)

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**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 11:51 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 22

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 951-952
August 22, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Stphenson) 16.473
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.948
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-240
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+200); Under

Atlanta @ Pittsburgh

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

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 15.350
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 13.930
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-105); Under

Philadelphia @ Washington

Game 955-956
August 22, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 13.618
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.917
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-175); Over

San Francisco @ NY Mets

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

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Kelly) 13.769
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 17.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-160); Over

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 959-960
August 22, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Nix) 15.115
Colorado
(Gray) 16.594
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-240
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-240); Under

St. Louis @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
August 22, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Flaherty( 15.211
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 18.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-155); Under

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 963-964
August 22, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Hess) 14.622
Toronto
(Pannone) 11.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-185
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+165); Over

Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox

Game 965-966
August 22, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 15.102
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 13.507
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Over

Texas @ Oakland

Game 967-968
August 22, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Minor) 16.652
Oakland
(Jackson) 15.466
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+145); Under

Houston @ Seattle

Game 969-970
August 22, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Morton) 13.879
Seattle
(Gonzales) 16.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+125); Under

Kansas City @ Tampa Bay

Game 971-972
August 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 14.034
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 17.153
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-190); Over

Cleveland @ Boston

Game 973-974
August 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.925
Boston
(Johnson) 15.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-120); Over

NY Yankees @ Miami

Game 975-976
August 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Lynn) 16.959
Miami
(Richards) 15.349
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-190); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Detroit

Game 977-978
August 22, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 15.591
Detroit
(Liriano) 14.494
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-190
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-190); Under

LA Angels @ Arizona

Game 979-980
August 22, 2018 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Despaigne) 16.044
Arizona
(Buchholz) 14.599
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+170); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 08-22-2018, 12:14 PM

Weekly Total Talk
August 22, 2018
By Joe Williams

Totals Report

OVER-UNDER HOT STREAKS

Team Over Record Team Under Record

Chicago White Sox Over 6-2-1 past nine games overall Atlanta Under 6-1 past seven games

Milwaukee Over 4-1 past five road games Chicago Cubs Under 11-2 past 13 games

Minnesota Over 5-2 past seven games overall Cleveland Under 4-1-1 past six games

Philadelphia Over 5-2 past seven games overall Miami Under 6-1-2 past nine home games

Seattle Over 4-1 past five games overall Pittsburgh Under 7-0 past seven home games

Steel Curtain Defense

The Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their series against the visiting Atlanta Braves at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, looking to keep their 'under' streak going, too. They fell 6-1 in Tuesday's game, but the under hit for the seventh consecutive game at PNC Park. The under is also an impressive 9-1 over the past 10 games overall for the Bucs. The under is also 7-0 in Pittsburgh's past seven games against teams with a winning overall record, while going 4-0 in their past four at home against a right-handed starting pitcher/ In addition, the under has hit in four straight starts by Trevor Williams, while going 9-1-1 in his past 11 starts in the Steel City against a team with a winning overall record. And, for what it's worth, the under is a perfect 11-0 in the past 11 starts when Williams is pitching in the third game of a series.

For the Braves, the under has connected in four in a row, while going 3-1-1 over the past five games on the road. In addition, the undere is an impressive 6-0 in Atlanta's past six against a right-handed starting pitcher, while going 5-2 in their past seven on the road vs. RHP. The under has also hit in seven of the past nine when Julio Teheran is on the hill. The under is 35-16-1 in the past 52 meetings in Pittsburgh, although the over has cashed in nine of the past 13 meetings overall, and the over is 5-1 in Teheran's past six against the Bucs.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, Aug. 22

After a low-scoring 2-1 win by the Tigers in the interleague series opener on Tuesday, it's a battle of southpaws when the Cubs roll out LHP Jon Lester to battle Francisco Liriano. The under is 8-0 in Chicago's past eight on the road, while going 6-0 in their past six interleague battles. The under is also 6-0 in the past six against AL Central clubs, while hitting in 19 of the past 26 with Lester on the hill. The under is 5-1 in Detroit's past six interleague games, while hitting in four in a row against teams with a winning overall mark. For Liriano, the under is 5-2 in the past seven on grass. As an added bonus, the Cubs are just 4-13 in their past 17 meetings with the Tigers, and 1-6 in their past seven at Comerica.

The Diamondbacks are heavy favorites against the Angels and RHP Odrisamer Despaigne, a pitcher Arizona saw frequently during the righty's time in San Diego. The under has been the play for the Angels during interleague play, particularly on the road. The under is 10-2 in their past 12 against the National League on the road while facing a team with a winning record. The under is 19-7-3 in their past 29 interleague games overall, and 9-4 in their past 13 on the road vs. NL foes. The under is also 16-4-1 in the past 21 interleague games against teams with an overall winning mark. For Arizona, the under is 4-1 in their past five at home, while going 5-2 in their past seven at home vs. RHP. The under is also 9-2-2 in the past 13 interleague battles with a right-handed starter on the bump. With Clay Buchholz toeing the slab, the under is 5-2 in the past seven, and 4-1 in his past five against teams with a losing overall mark.

Betting On The Wind

The winds will be humming from 10-13 mph in the Steel City for the Braves-Pirates game. In D.C., the winds will be blowing left to right at 12-15 mph, affecting the Phillies-Nationals game. There will also be a crosswind from 11-14 mph from left to right to bother the hitters for the Giants and Mets.

Thursday, Aug. 23

Red Sox LHP David Price will face the Indians in a daytime series finale. The under is 4-0-1 in the past five overall for Price, while going 6-1 in his past seven showings against AL Central clubs. The under is also 3-1-2 in Price's past six at Fenway Park, while going 3-1-2 in his past six against winning teams, too.

White Sox RHP James Shields will face a familar foe, the Tigers, in Thursday's series opener at Comerica. The under is 7-2-1 in Shields' past 10 against AL Central opponents, while going 9-3-1 in his past 13 against teams with a losing overall record. The over is 6-2-1 in the past nine road outings by Big Game James against teams with a losing overall mark. The over is also 3-1-1 in the past five meetings between these division rivals, and 35-16-3 in the past 54 meetings in the Motor City.

It's a battle of lefties in the San Diego-Colorado series finale. The over is 4-1 in San Diego's past five against left-handed starting pitchers, while hitting in each of the past four starts by rookie LHP Joey Lucchesi. The over is also 4-0 in Lucchesi's past four against teams with a winning overall mark. The under is a perfect 9-0, though, in Colorado's past nine at Coors vs. LHP. The under is also an impressive 23-4 in Kyle Freeland's past 27 starts at home, while going 18-5-1 in his past 24 against NL West foes. The under is 36-14-3 in the past 53 starts by Freeland overall, too.

Braves LHP Sean Newcomb will meet the Marlins in South Florida. The over has cashed in six of Newcomb's past seven road outings, while going 7-3 in his past 10 starts overall. However, the under is 7-3-1 in his past 11 against NL East clubs.

Betting On The Wind
In D.C. the wind will be blowing in from the left-center field power alley to home plate, blowing 12-15 mph to bug the Phillies-Nats hitters. Wind will again be an issue in the Giants-Mets series finale, gusting from 11-14 mph from the left-center field power alley to home plate. At Target Field, the A's and Twins will not only be dodging the raindrops in the middle to late innings, but they'll face a crosswind from 10-13 mph blowing right to left.

Friday, Aug. 24

The Phillies turn to RHP Jake Arrieta for the interleague road series opener in Toronto. The under is 3-1 in his past four starts, while he has turned in quality starts in four of his past five outings. The under is also 4-1 in his past five road assignments. The over did hit in his start last season against the Blue Jays on Aug. 18, although it was mostly his offense's doing, as he allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings in the 7-4 win.

Padres LHP Clayton Richard will work against the Dodgers on the road. The 'over' is 3-0 in the past three outings by Richard, and the over has hit in six of his past seven, too, while going 3-0 in his past three starts on the road, too. However, the 'under' is 4-1 in Richard's past five outings inside the division. That includes a 4-1 loss at L.A. on May 25.

Giants rookie RHP Dereck Rodriguez will toe the slab against his old man's former team, the Texas Rangers. Hall of Famer Ivan Rodriguez's son has seen the 'under' cash in three in a row, while going 7-2 across the past nine starts. The under is also 4-2 in his past six at home, while going 2-0 in his only two starts against AL West opponents.

**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 01:36 PM

Diamond Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Red Sox are 16-0 SU after a game as a home favorite in which their bullpen allowed multiple runs and it is not a series opener.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Tigers are 0-20 SU as a home dog after a game in which they had fewer team-left-on-base than their opponent and it is post All-Star break.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Athletics are 12-0 SU in franchise history as a home favorite of more than 110 after a game in which Matt Chapman struck out at least twice.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Cubs are 15-0 SU in franchise history with Jon Lester as a favorite when he gave up no walks and allowed fewer than six runs in his last start.

**Udog** · 08-22-2018, 01:38 PM

MLB

Wednesday, August 22

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Edwin Jackson, Oakland Athletics (4-2, 2.58 ERA, $740)

We are all fully aware that the Oakland A's are the hottest team in baseball right now (15-4 in their last 19 overall) and the main reason for their second half surge has been a rag-tag group of starting pitchers who continue to put up quality starts on a regular basis. Mike Fiers was a nice get at the trade deadline, but the back end of their rotation consists of Brett Anderson, Trevor Cahill, and Edwin Jackson. Any team could have had these guys - and most teams have at some point.

The A's have won Jackson's last five starts (team win/loss 8-2 overall for the season) and in his last four outings he has been absolutely dominant with an ERA of 0.74 and a WHIP of 1.0274.

Jackson will look to keep himself and his team hot as a -160 favorite at home against Mike Minor and the Texas Rangers.

Slumping: Brian Johnson, Boston Red Sox (4-3, 4.00 ERA, $406)

We're pretty sure the Red Sox would prefer not to be starting Brian Johnson this evening against the Cleveland Indians, but sometimes injuries prevent teams from running out their best five starting pitchers each week.

The Sox have won Johnson's last three starts, but it certainly hasn't been because of his stellar pitching. He has an ERA of 6.11 during his last three outings and his teammates have put up an average of 10.67 runs of support in those games.

Johnson will look to keep things a little bit more contained tonight at home as a +105 underdog against Carlos Carrasco and the Indians.

That's Not Fair, Child

Chad Fairchild will be calling balls and strikes tonight in Los Angeles when the Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals. Fairchild is traditionally an Under umpire with Under cashing in his last six games behind the plate, Under is 14-8 in his games BHP this season, and Under is hitting at a 61.2 percent clip over his last two full seasons (33-21).

Both starting pitchers have been dynamite in their last three outings with Jack Flaherty putting up an ERA of 0.95 and a WHIP of 0.84 and Walker Buehler owning an ERA of 1.47 and a WHIP of 0.98.

The full game total is very low at 7.5, so the best bet here might be the Under 4 (-110) for the first five innings and depending on whether or not you're feeling frisky or conservative you could tease the five inning total to Under 3.5 (+115) or Under 4.5 (-150).

Hitter's Wind At PNC

The forecast tonight at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, where the Pirates will be hosting the Atlanta Braves, is calling for a 10-13 mile per hour wind blowing straight out to center field.

Tonight's game features a pretty good pitching matchup with Julio Teheran going up against Trevor Williams, but that wind is really going to be a nuisance for both starters. Look at Over 8 (-125) for the full game and Over 6.5 (-120) for the first seven innings.

Big Blue Birds on the Street

The Blue Jays and Orioles are definitely not the teams that met in the AL Wild Card game in 2016, as the two teams sit sit in the basement of the AL East. But that hasn't mattered to the Blue Jays, who have feasted on the O's all season.

Toronto has won 11 of 12 meetings with Baltimore this season, including the last nine in a row and the games haven't been that close. The Jays have outscored the O's 69-35 in those 12 games. With the Orioles sending a struggling David Hess to the mound and the Jays young call ups giving the team a boost of energy look for the dominance to continue. We like the Jays -1.5 here.

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