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**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 09:13 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six highest-paid coaches in college football:

6) Kirby Smart, Georgia, $6.6M

5) Gus Malzahn, Auburn, $6.7M

T3) Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M, $7.5M
T3) Jim Harbaugh, Michigan, $7.5M

2) Urban Meyer, Ohio State, $7.6M

1) Nick Saban, Alabama, $8.3M

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

13) Took a walk on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas this afternoon; there were three guys who appeared to be close to my age (in my 50’s) who were naked except for a thong, and they were posing for pictures, in exchange for money. Ummm, no thanks.

Can’t help but be curious, though, how much cash they make in a day.

12) Brewers 3, Rockies 2 (10)— Mike Moustakas got the game-winning hit (should Colorado have walked him and pitched to Manny Pina?) after the Brewers blew a 2-0 ninth-inning lead. Rockies were playing in their 4th city in five days; Game 2 is Friday, also in Milwaukee.

11) Colorado Buffaloes have a WR named Laviska Shenault who I think will be an NFL player, but the reason he plays football is unusual, and a little sad.

When Shenault was 10 years old, his dad was hit by a car and killed, with Laviska watching; from that point on, the young man starting growing his hair out in dreadlocks and vowed never to cut his hair, to honor his late father.

When he got to high school and was a hotshot basketball player, Shenault was told he couldn’t play on the school’s team unless he cut his hair, but Shenault declined, started concentrating instead on playing football. Not really sure what the basketball coach was thinking about, but this young man is two years away from playing football on Sundays.

10) Was nice to read an Andy Reid quote today about how much Alex Smith helped Patrick Mahomes LY, when Mahomes was Smith’s backup with the Chiefs. Not all QB’s are helpful to their backups, seeing how backups have sometimes taken the starter’s job. Lot of $$$ at stake.

9) 24 college football coaches are making $4M+ this season, led by Nick Saban’s $8.3M.

8) 58% of NFL plays last season were passes; so far this year, that number is up to 61%.

7) In 63 NFL games this season, there have been 72 games where a receiver gained 100+ yards.

All of last season, in 256 games, there were 140 receiving games of 100+ yards.

6) Houston 41, Tulsa 26— Golden Hurricane led 23-17 after three quarters, but Cougars stormed back and now they’re 4-1, while Tulsa is 0-4 vs I-A opponents.

5) Games scoring zero or one run this season: Orioles 40, Cubs 39. Surprising.

4) Top college football teams at going over the total:

Rice 5-0; South Alabama, Utah State 4-0; Appalachian State, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico, Ohio U, Toledo, all 3-0. Missouri 3-0-1

3) Former major league pitcher Mark Mulder is playing in the PGA’s Safeway Open this week, on a sponsor’s exemption. Mulder shot +3 Thursday, and actually beat five pro golfers.

2) Patriots 38, Colts 24— Julian Edelman was back and New England scored 38 points, which is no huge surprise. Andrew Luck threw for 365 yards and didn’t have all that much help from his receivers, who dropped several passes.

1) Dodgers 6, Braves 0— Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed four hits in seven scoreless IP for LA.

**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 09:15 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, October 5

NY Yankees @ Boston

Game 905-906
October 5, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Happ) 14.717
Boston
(Sale) 18.256
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-180); Over

Cleveland @ Houston

Game 907-908
October 5, 2018 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.802
Houston
(Verlnder) 15.142
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-150
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+130); Under

Colorado @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
October 5, 2018 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 17.504
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 19.169
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-155); Under

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
October 5, 2018 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Sanchez) 14.171
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 19.476
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 5 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-220
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-220); Over

**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 09:22 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, October 5

American League
New York (101-62) @ Boston (108-54)
Happ is 2-0, 2.17 in his last five starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. He is 1-1, 3.97 in four starts vs Boston this year; two with the Blue Jays, two with NY. Team in his starts: 9-2, 4-0 road
5-inning record: 7-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-11

Sale allowed one run in 47 IP from June 17-Sept 16, with two DL stints in there; he allowed five runs in eight IP in his last two appearances. Sale is 2-0, 0.69 vs New York this year. Team in his starts: 18-9, 8-4 home
5-inning record: 16-5-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-27

New York is 10-4 in its last 14 games, 5-2 in last seven road games. Red Sox are 3-5 in their last eight games; they’ve been coasting for long time, with such a big lead in division. Boston is 10-9 vs New York this season; 7-3 at home, 3-6 in the Bronx.

New York is in playoffs for third time in last six years; they haven’t been to a World Series since 2009. Red Sox are in playoffs for third year in row; they won World Series in 2013. Both managers here are rookie managers.

Indians (91-71) @ Astros (103-59)
Kluber is 4-0, 2.80 in his last six starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven. He is 1-0, 1.35 in two starts vs Houston this year. Team in his starts: 21-12, 9-7 road
5-inning record: 19-8-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-33

Verlander is 3-0, 1.09 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. He didn’t pitch against the Indians this year. Team in his starts: 21-13, 7-11 home
5-inning record: 22-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-34

Cleveland-Houston split six games back in May; home side went 2-1 in both series. Indians are in playoffs for 3rd year in row; they haven’t won World Series since 1948, but Francona won two WS titles with the Red Sox. Cleveland won a terrible AL Central; they won six of last nine games, are 6-7 in last 13 road games.

Astros won World Series LY; they’re in playoffs for third time in four years. Houston won eight of its last ten games.

National League
Rockies (92-73) @ Brewers (97-67)
Anderson is 1-1, 1.83 in his last three starts; over is 8-3-1 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 13-20, 7-9 road (lost his last five road starts) Anderson allowed seven runs in four IP in a 8-4 loss at Miller Park, back on August 4.
5-inning record: 14-10-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 16-33

Former Rockie Chacin is 1-1, 3.20 in his last four starts; four of his last five starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 23-12, 8-6 home (lost last 3 home starts). Chacin beat Colorado 5-2 at Coors Field May 10, allowing two runs in 5.1 IP.
5-inning record: 16-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-35

Colorado won ten of its last 13 games, including four of last six on road. Brewers won their last nine games, only four of which were at home. Milwaukee is 6-2 against the Rockies this season, 3-1 at Miller Park.

Colorado lost Wild Card game LY, their first playoffs appearance since 2009. Brewers are in the playoffs for first time since 2011.

Braves (90-72) @ Dodgers (92-71)
Sanchez is 1-1, 1.57 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight starts. Team in his starts: 13-11, 8-5 road
5-inning record: 8-12-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-24

Kershaw is 3-0, 4.80 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Kershaw beat the Braves 4-1 in Atlanta July 27, allowing two runs in 7.2 IP. Team in his starts: 16-10, 6-6 home
5-inning record: 15-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-26
Kershaw is 4-1, 4.24 in his last 11 postseason starts.

Braves lost five of their last six games; they’re in playoffs for first time since 2013. Dodgers won five in row, 11 of last 14 games; they won seven of last eight home games. LA is in playoffs for sixth year in row; they haven’t won a World Series since 1988.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/18
Atl 32-30-13…..35-31-10………67-61
Colo 35-29-15……37-26-11……71-55
LA 40-28-8…….34-29-16……74-57
Milw 31-34-10…..39-30-8…….70-64

Boston 37-28-14……47-20-7……..84-48
Clev 30-30-14……46-21-10……..76-51
Astros 41-20-15……41-21-15…….82-41
NYY 34-24-15……44-25-8………78-48

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/18)
Atl 23-74……31-77………54
Colo 23-78…….29-74.…….52
LA 26-75……..29-78..…..55
Milw 27-74…..…30-79…….57

Boston 19-76……29-74………47
Clev 20-73…….31-76…….51
Astros 21-75…..…18-76………39
NYY 18-74……..31-76………49

**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 09:25 AM

MLB

Friday, October 5

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Trend Report
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Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Houston
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 16 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Colorado is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Colorado's last 16 games on the road
Colorado is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
Milwaukee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado

New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

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

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**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 09:29 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, October 5

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NY YANKEES (101 - 62) at BOSTON (108 - 54) - 7:35 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 15-27 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 49-65 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 59-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 108-54 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 43-12 (+19.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-24 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 73-34 (+22.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 98-65 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HAPP is 11-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 543-493 (-66.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 457-413 (-77.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BOSTON is 239-239 (-64.9 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
BOSTON is 10-9 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.6 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. BOSTON since 1997
HAPP is 8-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 13-7 (+7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-8. (+3.0 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SALE is 6-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.76 and a WHIP of 0.894.
His team's record is 7-7 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.2 units)

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CLEVELAND (91 - 71) at HOUSTON (103 - 59) - 2:05 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 91-71 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 41-38 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-15 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CLEVELAND is 69-50 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-42 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-34 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 152-76 (+33.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-9 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
HOUSTON is 46-35 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 39-35 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 7-12 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
VERLANDER is 0-5 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 8-11 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-3 (+0.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
KLUBER is 5-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.207.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.5 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 20-24 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 23-29 (-13.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 21-29. (-12.8 units)

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COLORADO (92 - 73) at MILWAUKEE (97 - 67) - 4:15 PM
TYLER ANDERSON (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 260-458 (-81.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1997.
ANDERSON is 10-22 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 97-67 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-30 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 71-55 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 98-82 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-34 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-14 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHACIN is 23-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 21-12 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 13-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 19-14 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 92-73 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 23-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
COLORADO is 45-39 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 23-17 (+9.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
COLORADO is 58-46 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 54-40 (+19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 40-25 (+20.4 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
MILWAUKEE is 6-2 (+4.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 8.59 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CHACIN is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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ATLANTA (90 - 73) at LA DODGERS (93 - 71) - 9:35 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 45-57 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 30-42 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in playoff games since 1997.
SANCHEZ is 12-26 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 40-11 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 90-72 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-34 (+23.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 47-35 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 59-50 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-12 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 104-85 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ATLANTA is 46-40 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 30-33 (+18.0 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 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 93-71 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 46-37 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 9-12 (-13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 65-53 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-46 (-19.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-16 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-2 (+2.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.185.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KERSHAW is 5-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.32 and a WHIP of 0.915.
His team's record is 10-2 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-2.0 units)

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**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 09:36 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Friday, October 5

**Udog** · 10-05-2018, 10:58 AM

STARTER STAT OF THE DAY

Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (9-5, 2.73 ERA, -$452): This isn't about Kershaw finishing outside the top 300 in player value despite putting up decent numbers in 2018. This is about the sensational Dodgers left-hander having allowed three or more runs in three of his previous starts while being taken deep seven times over his previous seven turns – signs that things might not be so rosy for him.

Add in the omnipresent narrative of Kershaw struggling in the postseason, and suddenly, the Braves are an intriguing option at +*** for Game 2. Kershaw is always capable of a big game, but we can't help wondering if that game is coming Friday night.

Runs Galore?

You can say this about the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry: it has produced some high-scoring affairs of late, with the teams having cashed the over in each of their last four encounters. And there are plenty of other over trends at work, as well: The Yankees have gone above the total in seven consecutive games, while the Red Sox are on a 9-1-1 O/U run over their past 11 games.

With questions swirling about Sale's effectiveness and Happ allowing four runs over five innings in his previous meeting with the Red Sox on Sept. 28, there's a lot to like about the over-8 play in this one.

The Wrong Man for the Job?

The playoffs take on an entirely different complexion than the regular season, but you must wonder if the Rockies have the right guy on the mound as they look to get back in their National League Division Series in Milwaukee. Friday starter Tyler Anderson is on a dismal run, with the Rockies having won just two of his previous 12 starts dating back to the end of July.

Anderson has straightened things out a little over his past three turns (19 2/3 IP, 4 ER), but he was torched for seven runs in four innings in his only visit to Milwaukee this season. The Brewers are a solid run-line play Friday at +135.

One-Run Wonders?

It seems like there is one team every year that uses an incredible record in one-run games to propel itself to playoff prominence. This year's edition: The Atlanta Braves, who enter Game 2 of their National League Division Series with the Dodgers having posted an incredible 23-12 mark in one-run games during the regular season.

Atlanta starter Anibal Sanchez will have his hands full keeping up with Kershaw and the Dodgers, but if this one is close, the Braves might just have the upper hand; consider the visitors to win by exactly one run and even this series at a game apiece.

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