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**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 09:38 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

From Covers, the best “under” umpires in the majors:

1. Dan Bellino 16-3

2. Mike DiMuro 12-3

t3. Ramon De Jesus 8-3
t3. Bruce Dreckman 16-6

5. Quinn Wolcott 15-6

t6. Mike Estabrook 17-7
t6. Doug Eddings 17-7

8. Jim Reynolds 14-6

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with the weekend here……

13) Next weekend, after the last preseason games, NFL teams will cut their rosters from 90 guys to 53; thats 1,184 players who will be out of a job. Lot of them will move to other teams and make other guys unemployed; couple hundred will get signed to practice squads, but it is high drama and it is why the last episode of Hard Knocks (Sept 4) will be excellent TV.

12) 2019 baseball schedule notes:
In addition to the A’s-Mariners series in Japan next March, Monterrey, Mexico will host a couple of two-game series; Reds-Cardinals in April, Angels-Astros in May.

AL East rivals New York-Boston are playing a two-game series in London in late June.

Royals-Tigers will play a game in Omaha, two days before the College World Series starts.

Pirates-Cubs are playing in the Little League Classic, in Williamsport.

11) The NL Wild Card race is so tightly bunched; someone came up with a scenario where eight teams in the NL would all wind up with the same record. How would those ties be broken?

Here’s the thing: right now, the current tie-breaking procedures don’t go any further than a four-way Wild Card tie. What if five teams tie? Its not likely, but it could happen.

From MLB.com:
“If MLB found itself in a situation not covered by the existing rules, it would be up to the Commissioner’s Office — likely with input from the Competition Committee — to determine the best course of action.”

10) Tampa Bay Rays swept a 3-game series in Kansas City May 14-16; of the 25 Rays who were in that series, only ten of them are still with Tampa Bay, and they’re somehow 66-61. Tremendous amount of turnover during the season for a major league team.

9) Browns 5, Eagles 0— Third week of exhibition games are supposed to be dress rehearsals for the regular season opener; this game was very, very ugly. Both teams have reason to worry about their offense.

Back in 1970, an NFL playoff game also ended 5-0; Dallas beat Detroit. I was 10 at the time, so not sure if that game was as bad as this one, but it was a more important one.

8) MGM is opening a new hotel/casino in Springfield, MA this weekend; they’ve been sending me lot of info, both online and in mail- I live 90 miles from Springfield. Aggressive marketing.

7) Bill Parcells turned 77 years old this week; as a player, he was a tackle drafted in the 7th round of the 1964 draft by the Detroit Lions.

The pick before Parcells? Cowboys drafted WR Bob Hayes, who was a very fast man- he played 11 years in the NFL and averaged 20 yards per catch.

6) Madison Bumgarner is also one of only five players in baseball to hit a home run off each of Jacob deGrom, Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Bumgarner, obviously, is the only pitcher to do that.

Other four: Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos González, Hunter Pence and Gregory Polanco

5) Royals’ 2B Whit Merrifield is the only player this season with three hitting streaks of 12+ games.

4) One thing I’ve learned from watching too much TV: everyone who rides one of those Peloton exercise bikes looks like a model or an Olympic athlete. Maybe I should get one; my current bike hasn’t improved my looks any (its a joke!!!)

Peloton must have an unlimited advertising budget; commercials are on all the time.

3) From Covers, the best “over” umpires in the majors:
1. Chris Guccione 16-4
2. David Rackley 14-5
3. Adrian Johnson 16-6
4. Brian Knight 15-6
5. Roberto Ortiz 7-3
t6. Ted Barrett 16-7
t6. Jim Wolf 16-7
8. Kerwin Danley 15-7

2) Urban Meyer gets suspended for the first three games of the season, for not firing one of his assistant coaches, who should’ve been fired. Buckeyes’ first three games are against Oregon State, Rutgers and TCU- that TCU game will be very interesting.

If you care about such things, Ohio State was -12 over TCU before Meyer’s suspension; they are now -10.

1) Interim coach at Ohio State is Ryan Day, who was once a college QB at New Hampshire, where the offensive coordinator was a guy named Chip Kelly. There are rumors that Day passed on the chance to be the Tennessee Titans’ OC this season, in order to stay at Ohio State. Interesting decision.

**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 09:45 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 24

National League
Reds (56-72) @ Cubs (73-53)
Harvey is 1-0, 1.35 in his last two starts, 1-0, 3.86 in two starts vs Chicago this year. Under is 3-0-1 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 10-7, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 9-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-17

Mills is making his first MLB start; he’s allowed five runs in four relief stints (5.1 IP). He is 5-12, 4.84 in 25 AAA starts this year. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Reds are 3-11 in their last 14 road games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Chicago won four of their last five home games; six of their last seven games stayed under.

Nationals (64-64) @ Mets (56-71)
Gonzalez is 1-3, 9.31 in his last four starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 11-14, 4-9 away (lost last 7 road starts)
5-inning record: 9-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-25

Vargas is 1-1, 5.25 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 3-11, 1-4 home
5-inning record: 4-10 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-14

Washington is 4-7 in its last 11 games, 3-8 in last 11 road series openers; they’re 12-21 vs lefty starters- nine of their last 12 games went over. Mets are 10-6 in their last 16 games, 3-9 in last 12 home series openers; they’re 12-18 vs lefty starters- over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Braves (72-55) @ Marlins (51-78)
Foltynewicz is 3-0, 2.02 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-12, 6-6 road
5-inning record: 11-7-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-24

Straily is 0-2, 8.24 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-11, 5-4 home
5-inning record: 6-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-20

Braves won their last four games; under is 7-0 in their last seven games. Miami won three of its last five games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 home games.

Pirates (63-65) @ Brewers (71-58)
Musgrove is 1-3, 2.67 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 6-8, 2-3 away
5-inning record: 6-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Miley is 0-1, 5.06 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-4, 1-2 home
5-inning record: 3-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8

Pirates lost eight of their last ten games, are 9-10 in road series openers- they’re 16-20 vs lefty starters- their last seven games stayed under. Milwaukee won three of its last four games, is 12-8 in home series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

Cardinals (71-57) @ Rockies (70-57)
Mikolas is 3-0, 3.00 in his last five starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 18-7, 9-3 away
5-inning record: 13-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-24

Senzatela is 1-0, 2.16 in his last three starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 3-3, 2-0 home
5-inning record: 2-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-6

St Louis is 13-2 in its last 15 games, 10-11 in road series openers. Under is 6-2-2 in their last ten road games. Colorado won 10 of its last 12 games; they’re 8-12 in home series openers- 10 of their last 12 games stayed under the total.

Padres (50-80) @ Dodgers (67-61)
Richard is 0-0, 5.48 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 12-14, 7-7 away
5-inning record: 7-17-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26

Hill is 3-0, 2.97 in his last six starts (over 4-2). Team in his starts: 8-9, 2-4 home
5-inning record: 5-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17

Padres lost seven of their last nine games; they’re 13-25 vs lefty starters- their last four games stayed under. Los Angeles lost four of its last five games; they’re 0-4 in last four home series openers, 27-20 vs lefty starters- under is 4-0-1 in their last five home games.

American League
New York (79-47) @ Baltimore (37-90)
Sabathia is 1-0, 2.33 in his last four starts; under is 9-2-1 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 13-9, 3-5 away
5-inning record: 12-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Cobb is 2-1, 1.86 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-18, 0-8 home.
5-inning record: 6-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

New York won four of its last five games, is 12-9 in road series openers. Four of their last five games went over. Orioles lost five of their last six games; they’re 15-24 vs lefty starters, 6-13 in home series openers. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Red Sox (90-39) @ Rays (67-61)
Velazquez is 2-1, 3.10 in five starts (under 3-2). Team in his starts: 4-1, 2-0 away.
5-inning record: 2-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-5

Bullpen game for the Rays Team in his starts: 11-13, 8-3 home
5-inning record: 8-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-24

Red Sox split their last eight games; they’re 10-3 in last 13 road series openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Tampa Bay won its last five home games; they’re 9-2 in last 11 home series openers. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

White Sox (48-79) @ Tigers (53-75)
Lopez is 0-0, 5.57 in his last four starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 8-17, 5-7 away.
5-inning record: 11-13-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Fulmer is making his first start since July 14; he is 0-4, 5.75 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-14, 3-6 home
5-inning record: 6-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-19

White Sox won six of their last nine games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Detroit lost six of its last nine games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten games.

A’s (76-52) @ Twins (61-66)
Manaea is 1-2, 6.91 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 15-11, 6-4 away
5-inning record: 11-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-26

Odorizzi is 1-1, 5.70 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-14, 8-5 home.
5-inning record: 11-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-26

A’s are 15-6 in their last 20 games, but lost last two; under is 6-1 in their last seven road games. Minnesota won seven of its last ten games; over is 6-3 in their last nine games.

Indians (73-54) @ Royals (38-90)
Clevinger is 2-0, 2.25 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-14, 5-7 away
5-inning record: 7-11-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Keller is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 6-8, 4-3 home.
5-inning record: 5-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-14

Indians won nine of their last 12 games, but lost last two; they’re 8-4 in last 12 road series openers- six of Tribe’s last eight games stayed under. Kansas City lost eight of its last 10 games; they’re 6-14 in home series openers. Over is 4-2 in their last six home games.

Astros (77-50) @ Angels (63-65)
Keuchel is 2-2, 3.52 in his last six starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 14-12, 9-5 away
5-inning record: 10-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26

Heaney is 1-1, 6.46 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 12-11, 7-3 home.
5-inning record: 7-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Houston won three of its last four games; they’re 16-5 in road series openers, 27-20 vs lefty starters- over is 3-1 in their last four games. Angels lost five of their last six games; they’re 11-4 in last 15 home series openers, 13-25 vs lefty starters- under is 4-2 in their last six home games.

Interleague
Phillies (69-58) @ Blue Jays (58-69)
Arrieta is 2-2, 2.81 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 12-12, 5-6 away
5-inning record: 12-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-24

Borucki is 1-1, 13.03 in his last three starts; his last four all went over. Team in his starts: 5-5, 1-3 home.
5-inning record: 3-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-10

Phillies lost four of their last five games; they’re 14-13 vs lefty starters, 8-13 in road series openers- over is 3-1 in their last four road games. Toronto won its last four home games; they’re 12-9 in home series openers, 14-30 vs lefty starters- under is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Mariners (72-56) @ Diamondbacks (71-56)
Ramirez is 0-0, 0.90 in his last two starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-2, 1-2 away
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Godley is 2-0, 3.46 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 15-10, 5-3 home.
5-inning record: 7-25 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Mariners lost six of their last six games; they’re 3-6 in last nine road series openers. Five of their last six games went over. Arizona won six of its last seven games; they’re 10-10 in home series openers. Under is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Rangers (57-72) @ Giants (63-66)
Hutchison is 1-1, 7.43 in his three starts (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3

Rodriguez is 3-0, 1.36 in his last seven starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-3, 5-2 home.
5-inning record: 7-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Texas lost six of its last eight road games; they’re 8-12 in road series openers. Under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Giants lost six of their last eight games; they’re 11-8 in home series openers. Under is 9-2-1 in their last dozen games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/23
Ariz 33-22-9……32-21-9……..65-43
Atl 30-27-8…..31-22-9………61-49
Cubs 25-26-13……29-26-8…….54-52
Reds 20-38-4……23-31-10….…43-69
Colo 32-22-14……33-21-7……64-44
LA 32-23-8…….28-25-14……61-48
Miami 22-32-9…..26-28-13…….48-60
Milw 26-31-9…..32-25-6…….58-56
Mets 30-29-4……25-27-13…..55-54
Philly 24-25-15…..32-20-10……56-45
Pitt 28-25-6……29-27-13……..57-52
StL 32-25-9……27-29-6………59-54
SD 20-36-10……20-34-9…….40-70
SF 29-30-12…..23-23-12……52-53
Wash 28-25-11..…29-25-10………57-50

Orioles 18-37-12……19-33-10……37-70
Boston 32-21-13……40-17-6……..72-38
W Sox 19-38-6…..…20-35-10……39-73
Indians 26-25-13……39-16-9……65-41
Det 21-33-9…..…29-28-11.……50-61
Astros 34-18-15……31-20-11…….65-37
KC 20-38-8…….23-31-10…..43-69
Angels 28-27-11……27-28-8……55-55
Twins 20-33-11……32-28-8…..52-61
NYY 30-21-10……40-19-7…….70-39
A’s 23-30-10……28-25-12…..51-55
Seattle 31-26-8……29-24-14…….60-48
TB 29-25-12……29-25-8……57-49
Texas 22-32-8…..25-35-7…….47-67
Toronto 18-34-11…22-28-15……40-62

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/23)
Ariz 28-63…….24-63…..…52
Atl 21-64……26-62………47
Cubs 12-64……..20-60……..32
Reds 15-63……..14-66……..29
Colo 21-67…….24-61.……..45
LA 22-63……..23-65..…..45
Miami 14-63……..19-66…….33
Milw 22-65…..…24-65…….46
Mets 25-62……..20-65……45
Philly 14-64……..21-63……35
Pitt 15-59……..19-70…….34
StL 22-66……..19-62…….41
SD 19-67……..17-64…….36
SF 13-69………18-61..…..31
Wash 24-64……..19-64……..43

Orioles 19-67……..18-61………37
Boston 19-65……25-64………44
White Sox 17-62……16-64…….33
Clev 18-63…….27-63……..45
Detroit 19-63……..19-66….…38
Astros 19-66…..…14-62………33
KC 16-66..…….19-62…….35
Angels 17-64…..….18-63…….35
Twins 15-62………15-65…….30
NYY 13-61……..28-65………41
A’s 17-65…..…..18-65…….35
Seattle 23-63………21-67…….44
TB 20-66..……19-61……..39
Texas 10-62……19-66…….…29
Toronto 16-63………14-64….….30

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 67-63 NL, favorites +$115
AL @ NL– 62-54 NL, favorites -$372
Total: 129-117 NL, favorites -$257

**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 10:11 AM

MLB

Friday, August 24

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Trend Report
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Cincinnati Reds
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games on the road
Cincinnati is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 15 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Chi Cubs is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 15 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 19 of NY Yankees's last 24 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 15 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Baltimore's last 24 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baltimore's last 15 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Philadelphia's last 24 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Philadelphia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
Miami is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Miami's last 19 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Boston Red Sox
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Boston is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi White Sox's last 17 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
Detroit is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit's last 17 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Washington Nationals
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Washington
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Mets is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Pittsburgh's last 24 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 24 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Oakland is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Oakland's last 18 games
Oakland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Oakland
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 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 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

Houston Astros
Houston is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Houston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
LA Dodgers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego

Texas Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's 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 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Texas is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Texas is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 12 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games when playing at home against Texas

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MLB
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Friday, August 24

**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 10:23 AM

MLB
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Friday, August 24

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CINCINNATI (56 - 72) at CHICAGO CUBS (73 - 53) - 2:20 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. ALEC MILLS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-6 (+3.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HARVEY is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

ALEC MILLS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (64 - 64) at NY METS (56 - 71) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 64-64 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-27 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-38 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-22 (-18.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-31 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-26 (-8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GONZALEZ is 45-47 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 4-14 (-16.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 1-7 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 3-10 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 55-71 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 0-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
NY METS are 26-39 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 25-35 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 37-48 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 4-15 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 15-23 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-6 (+0.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 15-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 17-8 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-13. (-4.6 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VARGAS is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ATLANTA (72 - 55) at MIAMI (51 - 78) - 7:10 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 103-122 (+0.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-15 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
STRAILY is 45-39 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 28-14 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 25-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 18-9 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 14-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 23-17 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 72-54 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-25 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 38-27 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 47-43 (+21.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 41-18 (+26.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 47-37 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 54-35 (+22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 53-55 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-11 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 13-3 (+8.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 5-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 8-1 (+7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRAILY is 4-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.511.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.8 units)

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PITTSBURGH (63 - 65) at MILWAUKEE (71 - 58) - 8:10 PM
JOE MUSGROVE (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 30-41 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-42 (-20.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 85-106 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 65-87 (-22.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-58 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-19 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 51-27 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-41 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-21 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-14 (-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.
MILEY is 10-25 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 8-2 (+6.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JOE MUSGROVE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MUSGROVE is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.87 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

WADE MILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MILEY is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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ST LOUIS (71 - 57) at COLORADO (70 - 57) - 8:40 PM
MILES MIKOLAS (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 15-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 97-124 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
COLORADO is 70-57 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 55-40 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-17 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-33 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 42-37 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 43-26 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 42-29 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 28-14 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-29 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 17-4 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-39 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-33 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-11 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MIKOLAS is 18-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. COLORADO since 1997
MIKOLAS is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SENZATELA is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (50 - 80) at LA DODGERS (67 - 61) - 10:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 50-80 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-18 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
RICHARD is 22-11 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 52-44 (+19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 67-61 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-33 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-43 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-32 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-19 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-21 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HILL is 1-6 (-8.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
HILL is 2-7 (-8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-4 (+1.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RICHARD is 7-7 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.516.
His team's record is 14-10 (+9.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-11. (+1.2 units)

RICH HILL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HILL is 4-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (79 - 47) at BALTIMORE (37 - 90) - 7:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 21-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 21-28 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 30-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 54-56 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COBB is 15-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 17-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 38-20 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 16-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 37-90 (-44.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-32 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-40 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-14 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-59 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-64 (-32.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-32 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-49 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COBB is 5-18 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COBB is 0-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-6 (+5.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SABATHIA is 21-11 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 27-18 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 22-21. (-0.9 units)

ALEX COBB vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
COBB is 7-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.007.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.2 units)

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BOSTON (90 - 39) at TAMPA BAY (67 - 61) - 7:10 PM
HECTOR VELAZQUEZ (R) vs. DIEGO CASTILLO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-5 (+2.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)

HECTOR VELAZQUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VELAZQUEZ is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. BOSTON since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.599.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (48 - 79) at DETROIT (53 - 75) - 7:10 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 34-31 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 21-14 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FULMER is 12-1 (+10.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 61-112 (-40.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 80-134 (-40.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-72 (-27.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 10-3 (+7.6 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
LOPEZ is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.281.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
FULMER is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

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OAKLAND (76 - 52) at MINNESOTA (61 - 66) - 8:10 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 146-144 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 95-84 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 76-52 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 26-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 186-100 (+43.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 37-26 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-10 (+8.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 45-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 50-32 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 31-20 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 40-13 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 15-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MANAEA is 13-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MANAEA is 10-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MANAEA is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 0.977.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

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CLEVELAND (73 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (38 - 90) - 8:15 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. BRAD KELLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 73-54 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-21 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-36 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-39 (-7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 3-10 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVINGER is 11-14 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVINGER is 5-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 38-90 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-50 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 18-44 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-33 (-17.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-35 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 23-58 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 24-63 (-30.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 13-32 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-31 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-48 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 2-20 (-14.6 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
CLEVELAND is 7-2 (+2.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CLEVINGER is 3-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.8 units)

BRAD KELLER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (77 - 50) at LA ANGELS (63 - 65) - 10:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 77-50 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 20-26 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-29 (-20.2 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.
HOUSTON is 50-21 (+18.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 44-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 27-8 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 68-37 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 30-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 63-65 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-34 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 29-35 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 19-37 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-5 (+0.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 11-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.198.
His team's record is 12-4 (+10.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (-0.8 units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HEANEY is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 0.960.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (69 - 58) at TORONTO (58 - 69) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. RYAN BORUCKI (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-42 (-20.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 24-26 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 44-39 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-58 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-52 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARRIETA is 25-6 (+16.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 134-155 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-39 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 80-97 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 55-78 (-28.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-18 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARRIETA is 4-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)

RYAN BORUCKI vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (72 - 56) at ARIZONA (71 - 56) - 9:40 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 71-56 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 52-35 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 95-69 (+16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 72-56 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-31 (+5.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 34-28 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 15-9 (+7.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 49-34 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 51-35 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 32-22 (+6.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
RAMIREZ is 10-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 484-548 (-105.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 900-801 (-98.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 253-252 (-64.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 634-578 (-76.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 4-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ARIZONA is 20-31 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GODLEY is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (57 - 72) at SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 66) - 10:15 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. DERECK RODRIGUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-66 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-8 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 230-226 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-13 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 28-34 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 13-12 (+12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 43-31 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 20-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 170-157 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-21 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 56-56 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-111 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 144-162 (-42.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-29 (-16.2 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.

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

DREW HUTCHISON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

DERECK RODRIGUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 11:17 AM

Friday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Cardinals (13-2 last 15)

St. Louis sat two games above .500 at the All-Star break and fired its longtime manager Mike Matheny prior to the second half. The Cardinals have picked things up in spite of not having the services of two of its top starting pitchers in Carlos Martinez and Adam Wainwright. St. Louis has been nothing short of terrific this month by compiling an incredible 17-4 record in August, while capturing seven series victories.

The latest series win came via a road sweep of the slumping Dodgers at Chavez Ravine, while limiting Los Angeles to a total of six runs in the series. The Cardinals face another NL West contender when they travel to Colorado on Friday. Miles Mikolas takes the mound for the Redbirds as the right-hander owns a perfect 7-0 record away from Busch Stadium this season, while St. Louis has won eight of his past nine starts overall.

Coldest team: Dodgers (3-7 last 10)

There are times when it seems Los Angeles can’t be stopped and is destined for another World Series appearance. And then there are times that the Dodgers don’t look like they belong in the playoffs. It seems like the latter instance currently as Los Angeles not only got swept at home by a red-hot St. Louis squad, but the Dodgers inexplicably fell to 32-33 at Chavez Ravine on the season. Since dropping 21 runs on Milwaukee back on August 2, the Dodgers have lost seven of their past nine home games, while scoring two runs or fewer six times.

Things should ease up this weekend as the Dodgers welcome in the last place Padres. However, Rich Hill is winless in his last two starts for Los Angeles, while allowing four earned runs in a 4-1 defeat at San Diego in July. Even though San Diego sits in the cellar of the NL West, the Padres have held their own of late in road series openers by winning in five of their last six opportunities, including at Colorado earlier this week.

Hottest pitcher: Dereck Rodriguez, Giants (6-1, 2.25 ERA)

The Giants return home after salvaging a four-game road split with the Mets. Rodriguez is back on the mound after a brief stint on the disabled list due to a hamstring injury. Prior to his injury, the San Francisco right-hander posted three consecutive starts in which he tossed seven innings each, while allowing eight hits and two earned runs. Following a 6-0 run by San Francisco in games he started, the Giants are only 2-2 in Rodriguez’s last four outings, as he faces the team his father (Pudge Rodriguez) spent many years with and where the younger Rodriguez was born, Texas.

Coldest pitcher: Ryan Borucki, Blue Jays (2-3, 4.27 ERA)

Don’t think Joe Carter is jumping through the door on Friday as the Blue Jays entertain the Phillies for a three-game interleague set. Toronto is fresh off a three-game sweep of doormat Baltimore, but Borucki has been anything but sharp of late. Borucki couldn’t escape the first inning in a 10-2 loss to the Yankees as the southpaw was tagged for six earned runs and recorded just two outs. That defeat actually snapped a five-game winning streak by Toronto in Borucki’s previous five outings, but the Jays are 1-3 in his four starts at Rogers Center this season.

Biggest OVER run: Tigers (7-2-1 last 10)

The Tigers tallied a total of four runs against the Cubs in a two-game split, but Detroit’s bats busted out against the other Chicago squad on Thursday. The Tigers scored seven runs to beat the White Sox as Detroit posted at least four runs for the sixth time in the last eight games. Three of the past four matchups between these AL Central squads have cashed the OVER as Michael Fulmer returns to the mound for the first time in five weeks for Detroit. Fulmer saw the OVER hit in his most recent start on July 14 at Houston, but the Tigers’ right-hander is riding a 4-0 UNDER streak in his past four outings at Comerica Park.

Biggest UNDER run: Pirates (7-0 last seven)

Pittsburgh is coming off an odd homestand in which it compiled a 2-5 record against the Cubs and Braves. Odd wouldn’t normally be the word with an outcome like that, but the Pirates’ pitching staff limiting those two first-place teams to two runs or less in six of those games. The only problem is Pittsburgh’s offense was nowhere to be found as the Bucs compiled one run or less in the five losses. The Pirates hit the road to Milwaukee for the weekend, trying to duplicate their success when they swept the Brewers in a five-game set prior to the All-Star break. Joe Musgrove takes the mound for Pittsburgh in the opener, as the right-hander has seen the UNDER in cash in four straight starts.

Matchup to watch: Mariners vs. Diamondbacks

Wouldn’t this be an interesting World Series matchup? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but Arizona starts the weekend as the leaders of the NL West, while Seattle still has four games to make up for the second Wild Card spot in the American League.

The D-backs are playing their second consecutive AL West opponent after pulling off a two-game home sweep of the Angels. Arizona has won six of its past eight games as Zack Godley toes the rubber in tonight’s opener. Godley owns a career-high 13 wins this season, while Arizona has won each of his past three starts at Chase Field. The right-hander’s best start of the season came against another AL West foe as he tossed seven scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters in a 6-0 victory over Texas last month.

The Mariners are coming off home series losses to last season’s World Series participants by dropping four of six to the Dodgers and Astros. Since sweeping Houston at Minute Maid Park earlier this month, the M’s own a 3-6 record to lose their spot as an AL Wild Card team. Erasmo Ramirez gets the ball tonight as Seattle’s makeshift rotation continues to struggle. However, Ramirez scattered three hits and allowed one run in five innings of his last start, a 5-4 win over the Dodgers as Seattle has won each of the past two starts made by the right-hander.

Betcha didn’t know: The Angels are a beat-up team right now with sluggers Mike Trout and Justin Upton on the disabled list. Los Angeles returns home to battle Houston as Andrew Heaney heads to the hill. The Halos have won eight of Heaney’s 11 home starts this season, including a pair of underdog wins against the Astros.

Biggest public favorite: Indians (-210) at Royals

Biggest public underdog: Mariners (+145) at Diamondbacks

Biggest line move: Cardinals (-105 to -113) at Rockies

**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 11:34 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, August 24

Cincinnati @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
August 24, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 14.307
Chicago Cubs
(Mills) 16.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-170
13
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-170); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
August 24, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.581
NY Mets
(Vargas) 13.597
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-145); Under

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 955-956
August 24, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Flytnwcz) 14.295
Miami
(Straily) 17.243
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-210
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+180); Over

Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
August 24, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Musgrve) 15.972
Milwaukee
(Miley) 13.551
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+115); Over

St. Louis @ Colorado

Game 959-960
August 24, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 17.333
Colorado
(Senzatela) 15.763
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
August 24, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 14.745
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 17.187
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-250
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-250); Over

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 963-964
August 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 13.077
Baltimore
(Cobb) 14.135
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+155); Over

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 965-966
August 24, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Velazquez) 15.527
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 18.097
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+125); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 967-968
August 24, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 16.282
Detroit
(Fulmer) 12.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+120); Over

Oakland @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
August 24, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.107
Minnesota
(Odorizzi) 17.046
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+120); Over

Cleveland @ Kansas City

Game 971-972
August 24, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 15.393
Kansas City
(Keller) 14.090
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-220
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-220); Under

Houston @ LA Angels

Game 973-974
August 24, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 17.077
LA Angels
(Heaney) 15.679
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Under

Philadelphia @ Toronto

Game 975-976
August 24, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 15.955
Toronto
(Borucki) 12.236
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-135); Under

Seattle @ Arizona

Game 977-978
August 24, 2018 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Ramirez) 14.468
Arizona
(Godley) 17.764
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-160); Under

Texas @ San Francisco

Game 979-980
August 24, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hutchison) 15.455
San Francisco
(Rodriguez) 14.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+135); Over

**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 02:04 PM

Diamond Trends - Friday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Indians are a reliable 22-0 SU as a road favorite of more than 190 when facing a divisional opponent with fewer wins and it is post All-Star break. Cleveland won these 22 games by an average of 4.23 runs and they are 8-0 their last eight on the runline.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Royals are 0-19 SU as a 120-plus dog when they are off a loss in which their starter allowed at least one run and they held the lead.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Athletics are 9-0 SU in franchise history as a favorite after a game as a road favorite in which Jed Lowrie hit a home run. Oakland has won these nine games by an average final score of 7.11 to 2.78 runs.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Nationals are 0-9 SU since the start of the 2015 season as a road favorite with Gio Gonzalez when he walked four-plus batters in his last start.

**Udog** · 08-24-2018, 03:11 PM

MLB

Friday, August 24

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitching

Streaking: Dereck Rodriguez, San Francisco Giants (6-1, 2.25 ERA, $627)

Dereck Rodriguez sure is making his own name for himself. The son of hall of fame catcher Pudge Rodriguez, Dereck is dealing right now. The Giants rookie has pitched to a 1.35 ERA and a 0.79 WHIP over his last eight start and over his last three those numbers drop to 0.86 and 0.57.

Rodriguez and the Giants -150 home favorites for tonight’s interleague matchup with the Texas Rangers.

Slumping: Ryan Borucki, Toronto Blue Jays (2-3, 4.27 ERA, $176)

The Blue Jays young southpaw seems to be hitting a rookie wall after a solid start to his Big-League career. Borucki has pitched to 13.03 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP over his last three starts, but his biggest problem has been walks. He has allowed nine base on balls over those last three contests compared to just 11 over his first seven starts.

Borucki and the Blue Jays are currently +115 home underdogs tonight versus the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

On the Move?

Matt Harvey is scheduled to start this afternoon's for Cincinnati as the Reds visit the Cubs. However, the veteran right-hander was claimed off waivers by the Brewers and they have until this afternoon to work out a trade. If Harvey is moved it could be a bullpen day for the Reds. They rank 18th in bullpen ERA at 4.14 and allow opponents to hit for a .255 average. If Harvey is shown the door look at the Cubs runline (+100) today.

It's called the Windy City for a Reason

Strong winds at 14 to 18 miles per hour blowing toward left field at Wrigley. Like most windy days in Chicago, books took their time when it comes to posting the odds for this one, but the total opened as high as 13 at some places. However it has dropped to 11.5. With question marks on the mound for both teams in this one, 11.5 doesn't seem like a crazy high number.

Not His Fault

The Orioles are a disaster in 2018 and the full-on rebuild is on and while plenty of blame can be handed out for their struggles, you can’t place the blame on starter Alex Cobb, who has really turned his around.

In the first half of the season Cobb pitched to a 6.41 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP, but since the All-Star break he owns a 2.03 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP and is coming off a complete game five-hitter in Cleveland. That’s a remarkable turnaround.

He has another tough assignment in tonight as he takes on the Yankees in Baltimore and while these two teams tend to play to the Over, with Cobb on his current run (the Under is 6-1 in his seven starts since the break) and CC Sabathia on the other side, the Under 8.5 is worth a look.

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