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Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 29


National League
Cardinals (17-10) @ Nationals (12-14)
Wacha is 1-0, 4.64 in four starts; he is 3-2, 1.30 in five starts vs Washington. Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 4-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-4 Over/under: 3-1

Corbin is 2-0, 2.18 in his last three starts; he is 1-1, 3.90 in five starts vs St Louis. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-5 Over/under: 3-2

Cardinals won seven of their last eight games; they’re 5-6 on road. Over is 8-3 in their road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-3 last eight.

Washington lost three of its last four games; they’re 6-8 at home. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-2 last six.

Reds (11-16) @ Mets (13-13)
Roark is 1-1, 2.30 in his last three starts; he is 8-4, 3.07 in 22 games (16 starts) vs NY. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5 Over/under: 1-4

Wheeler is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three starts; he is 1-0, 1.50 in two starts vs Cincy. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 3-2

Cincinnati lost three of last four road games; Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games overall. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six.

Mets lost three of last four games; over is 7-3 in their last ten home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-2 last eight.

Padres (16-12) @ Braves (13-14)
Margevicius is 2-2, 3.60 in five starts. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 1-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 3-2

Soroka is 1-1, 1.69 in two starts. Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-2 Over/under: 0-2

Padres won five of their last six games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1 last four.

Atlanta lost three of last four games; over is 6-2 in their last eight home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-3-1 in their last nine home games.

Rockies (13-15) @ Brewers (15-14)
Freeland is 1-2, 3.78 in three road starts; he is 1-1, 1.50 in two starts vs Milwaukee. Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 1-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6 Over/under: 2-3-1

Davies is 2-0, 2.33 in five starts; he is 1-1, 6.10 in two starts vs Colorado. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 3-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-5 Over/under: 0-5

Rockies won 10 of last 13 games; they’re 8-8 on road (under 9-6-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-2 last eight overall.

Milwaukee lost five of last seven games; under is 4-1 in their last five home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: five of last seven games over.

Dodgers (19-11) @ Giants (11-17)
Maeda is 1-2, 6.75 in his last three starts; he is 0-2, 8.16 in six games (3 starts) in SF. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5 Over/under: 4-1

Samardzija is 2-1, 3.12 in his last three starts; he is 1-4, 4.06 in eight games (6 starts) vs LA. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 2-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5 Over/under: 3-2

Dodgers won their last four games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-3 in last ten road games.

San Francisco lost seven of last ten games; four of their last five games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 9-1 last 10.

American League
A’s (14-16) @ Red Sox (11-17)
Montas is 3-0, 3.50 in his last three starts. Team in his starts: 4-1
5-inning record: 4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 2-3

Rodriguez is 2-0, 3.50 in his last three starts; he is 2-2, 3.82 in five starts vs Oakland. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 5-0

A’s are 4-8 in their last 12 games; they’re 4-8 on road. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-2-2 last 11 road games.

Boston lost five of its last seven home games; they’re 5-7 at home. Five of their last eight home games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1-1 last five.

Astros (17-11) @ Twins (16-9)
Verlander is 3-0, 1.29 in his last three starts; he is 7-1, 2.47 in 11 starts at Target Field. Team in his starts: 5-1
5-inning record: 3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6 Over/under: 1-4-1

Odorizzi is 2-0, 2.38 in his last two starts; he is 4-1, 2.29 in six starts vs Houston. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5 Over/under: 3-2

Astros are 5-6 in last 11 games; they’re 7-8 on road. Four of their last five games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 3-1-1 last five road games.

Minnesota won seven of last nine games; under is 3-1 in their last four games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-3-1 in last 11 games overall.

Orioles (10-19) @ White Sox (11-14)
Means is 1-1, 1.80 in his last two starts. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 1-2

Banuelos blanked Baltimore for four innings in his only ’19 start. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0

Orioles lost seven of their last nine games; under is 3-1 in their last four games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1 last four.

Chicago won four of last five home games; four of their last five home games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: four of last five home games under.

Rays (18-9) @ Kansas City (9-19)
Bullpen game. Team in bullpen games: 4-3
5-inning record: 3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-7 Over/under: 4-2-1

Keller is 1-1, 3.93 in his last three starts. Team in his starts: 3-3
5-inning record: 3-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6 Over/under: 3-3

Rays won four of their last five games; over is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1-2 last six.

Kansas City lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 6-9 at home. Six of their last eight games went over. Over is 11-3-1 in their home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-3-2 last 13 home games.

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/27
Ariz 6-16……3-11…….9
Atl 4-11……8-14……12
Cubs 2-13……2-11………4
Reds 5-14……3-11……..8
Colo 1-15……2-12……..3
LA 2-13……9-14……11
Mia 1-12……3-15……..4
Milw 3-14…..6-13……..9
Mets 5-15……1-10……..6
Philly 3-12…..4-14……..7
Pitt 3-11…..4-13………7
StL 3-10…..2-15……..5
SD 4-12……1-15…….5
SF 0-15……1-12……..1
Wash 4-12…….4-12……..8

Orioles 4-13…….5-13…….9
Boston 2-15…..1-11……….3
W Sox 3-14…….2-9………5
Clev 4-14…….6-11……..10
Det 1-13…….3-12…….4
Astros 5-14…….2-12……..7
KC 4-12…….6-14…….10
Angels 3-12……2-14………5
Twins 6-14……3-11………9
NYY 6-13……6-14………12
A’s 3-13…….3-15……..6
Sea 5-15…….7-14…….12
TB 8-10…….7-15………15
Texas 3-11…….5-12………8
Toronto 0-11…….4-14………4

Interleague play- 2019
NL @ AL– 9-8 AL, favorites -$941 over 8-8-1
AL @ NL– 7-7 NL, favorites +$333 over 9-5
Total: 16-15 AL, favorites -$608 Over 16-14-1

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Monday, April 29

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Trend Report
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St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing Washington
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington's last 18 games at home
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Washington is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing St. Louis
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Oakland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oakland's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games on the road
Oakland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Boston
Oakland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Oakland is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Boston's last 23 games at home
Boston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Boston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Boston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Oakland
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing at home against Oakland

Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 13 games
Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 21 of Cincinnati's last 25 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing NY Mets
Cincinnati is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Cincinnati is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
The total has gone OVER in 17 of NY Mets's last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games at home
NY Mets is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
NY Mets is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
San Diego is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against San Diego
Atlanta is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against San Diego

Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Milwaukee is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 15 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Colorado
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

Houston Astros
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Houston's last 25 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Baltimore's last 23 games
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games on the road
Baltimore is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Tampa Bay is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 14 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Kansas City's last 14 games at home
Kansas City is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City's last 14 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

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Ballpark Figures - Week 6
Joe Williams



Rays of Hope

The first-place Tampa Bay Rays (18-9) look to stay hot on the road against the lowly Kansas City Royals (7-16) in Monday's series opener. The Rays lead the major leagues with a plus-45 run differential, while the Royals are 27th in the majors with a minus-23 in the category. Monday's battle with feature RHP Ryne Stanek up against RHP Brad Keller, and it's not as lopsided as the game appears on paper.

The Rays are 7-1 in the past eight Game 1s of a new series, while going 4-1 in the past five games on the road against a right-handed starter. The Rays are also 13-3 in their past 16 battles against American League Central Division clubs, while going 10-3 in Stanek's past 13 starts overall. They're also 9-3 in the past 12 starts by Stanek against teams with a losing overall record. However, they are just 4-10 in Stanek's past 14 on the road, and 0-9 in his past nine starts on a grass surface.

For the Royals, they're 4-1 in their past five at home vs. RHP, while going 6-1 in Keller's past seven home starts and 9-4 in the past 13 starts on grass. However, they're just 1-4 in the past five starts against a team with a winning record, and just 15-37 in the past 52 games against AL East foes. The Royals are also just 8-44 in the past 52 games against teams with a winning percentage over .600. The Royals are 1-10 in the past 11 meetings, while going 0-4 in the past four at home against Tampa. The under has hit in four of the past five meetings at Kauffman Stadium.


Looking Ahead

Monday, April 29

The A's and Red Sox will do battle at Fenway Park in Boston in Monday's series opener, and it's a great pitching matchup between RHP Frankie Montas and LHP Eduardo Rodriguez. The A's have dropped four games in a row on the road, and they're 0-6 in the past six against AL East clubs are getting swept north of the border against the Blue Jays over the weekend. Montas might put a stop to that, as the A's are 6-2 in his past eight road outings, 4-1 in his past five overall and 7-1 in his past eight starts against teams with a losing overall mark.

For the Red Sox, they're just 1-5 in the past six against AL West, and 2-5 in the past seven vs. RHP at home. However, like Montas, E-Rod could be the guy to snap the BoSox out of their funk. Boston is 20-6 in his past 26 starts at Fenway, and 21-5 in his past 26 starts against teams with an overall losing record. However, they are 1-4 in the past five starts by Rodriguez against AL West clubs.

The Dodgers and Giants battle in the Bay Area, and it's RHP Kenta Maeda and RHP Jeff Samardzija facing each other. The Dodgers are 1-4 in Maeda's past five road outings, while the Giants are 3-9 in Samardzija's past 12 starts overall and 1-4 in his past five against teams with a winning overall record. They're also a dismal 9-22 in the past 31 games overall vs. RHP. L.A. has cashed in six of the past seven against San Francisco, while the over is 5-2 in the past seven in the Bay Area, and 4-1 in the past five meetings overall.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is super favorable for Monday's slate of MLB games. There is a 20 percent or less chance of precipitation across the board, and winds are 10 mph or less are all venues but one. At Oracle Park in San Francisco the Dodgers and Giants will see winds blowing out to left field from 9-12 mph, potentially helping 'over' bettors.


Tuesday, April 30

The Indians and Marlins hook up in South Florida in a rematch of the 1997 World Series, but this time the venue is Marlins Park and not Hard Rock Stadium. The Indians will be heavily favored on the road with ace RHP Trevor Bauer squaring off against untested RHP Sandy Alcantara. However, Alcantara saw the Indians once already this season, yielding two runs - one earned - and four hits with four walks over five innings in a no-decision. The Marlins are 0-3 over his past three outings, and the under has cashed in eight of his past 10 starts overall. Cleveland enters play 4-0 in the past four interleague road games, and they're 5-2 in the past seven games on the road. They're also 5-1 in Bauer's past six in Game 1 of a new series. Cleveland is also 10-4 in the past 14 starts overall, including 7-2 in his past nine on the road, and 8-3 in the past 11 starts against teams with a losing record.

Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler takes the ball against LHP Drew Pomeranz in Game 2 of the series. L.A. is 5-2 in Buehler's past seven starts, and 4-1 in his past five against NL West foes. They're also 4-1 in his past five road outings against teams with a losing overall record. However, L.A. is just 4-9 in the past 13 tries vs. LHP, including 2-5 in their past seven on the road against southpaws. As far as the total is concerned, the under is 6-1-1 in the past eight starts by Buehler inside the division, while going 10-4-1 in his past 15 starts overall. The under is 5-0 in Pomeranz's past five outings overall, while going 23-10-2 in the past 35 vs. RHP.

Weather Report

There will be a slight drizzle for the Tigers-Phillies interleague battle, but they should be able to get the game in without delay. The rains will be much heavier at Target Field, and the Astros-Twins game has the potential to be postponed with a 60 percent chance or greater of rain throughout the evening and overnight. If they do get the game in somehow, the Astros and Twins will face a stiff 10-13 mph wind blowing in from center field to home plate.

In Texas, the Pirates and Rangers will also faced a very stiff wind from 17-20 mph blowing in from right field to home plate working to keep scores down, especially hurting left-handed hitters trying to get the ball up in the air. The Orioles and White Sox will also face a potential postponement, as there is an 80 percent or greater chance of rain. If they see the field, they'll face gusty winds of 12-15 mph blowing into the face of the batters from left-center field.

For the Rays and Royals on Tuesday, the forecast also calls for heavy rain (80 percent chance of precipitation or greater), so look for this game to be postponed as well.

Wednesday, May 1

Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales takes the ball against Cubs LHP Jon Lester in a southpaw battle at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are 6-1 in Gonzales' seven starts this season, while the under is 3-1-1 in his past five outings. Lester has managed a 1-1 record with a 2.37 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 19 innings in four starts this season, and the 'over' is 3-1 in his four outings this season. In Lester's past four outings on the road, the Cubs are 3-1, too. He might pitch with a little extra effort in SoDo, too, as he was born in nearby Tacoma.

It's a righty-on-righty battle when the Blue Jays and Angels face each other at the Big A. RHP Marcus Stroman and RHP Felix Pena square off with the Angels looking for a little consistency after a rough start. Stroman enters with a 1-3 record, but an outstanding 1.43 ERA in his six outings, including just one earned run with 10 hits and eight walks allowed over the past 19 innings over his past three starts. In six starts the Toronto offense has produced a total of 15 runs of support, however. Pena is 0-1 with a 3.63 ERA across 22 1/3 innings in his five outings, with the Angels 0-2 in his past two starts. He did allow just two runs - one earned - with a season-high eight strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision against the Yankees last time out. The 'under' has cashed in four of his five outings this season, with the 'under' 5-1 in Stroman's six assignments.

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, April 29


St. Louis @ Washington

Game 901-902
April 29, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 16.308
Washington
(Corbin) 14.463
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+125); Over

Oakland @ Boston

Game 911-912
April 29, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Montas) 15.345
Boston
(Rdriguez) 13.854
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+130); Under

Cincinnati @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
April 29, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Roark) 14.189
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 16.336
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-155); Under

San Diego @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
April 29, 2019 @ 7:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Mrgevicius) 14.950
Atlanta
(Soroka) 16.343
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-150); Over

Houston @ Minnesota

Game 913-914
April 29, 2019 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Verlnder) 16.234
Minnesota
(Odorizzi) 17.334
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+145); Under

Colorado @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
April 29, 2019 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Freeland) 16.169
Milwaukee
(Davies) 15.168
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox

Game 915-916
April 29, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Means) 13.369
Chicago White Sox
(Banuelos) 14.447
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-130); Over

Tampa Bay @ Kansas City

Game 917-918
April 29, 2019 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 15.940
Kansas City
(Keller) 14.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-120); Over

LA Dodgers @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
April 29, 2019 @ 9:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 15.992
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 14.493
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-145); Over

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, April 29

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ST LOUIS (17 - 10) at WASHINGTON (12 - 14) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 94-94 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-31 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-40 (-24.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 47-48 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-28 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-57 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 70-58 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-50 (-26.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MICHAEL WACHA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WACHA is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.30 and a WHIP of 0.721.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CORBIN is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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CINCINNATI (11 - 16) at NY METS (14 - 13) - 7:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 17-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
ROARK is 4-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ROARK is 13-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 42-50 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 27-35 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-44 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

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

TANNER ROARK vs. NY METS since 1997
ROARK is 8-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 9-7 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.6 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WHEELER is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (16 - 12) at ATLANTA (13 - 14) - 7:20 PM
NICK MARGEVICIUS (L) vs. MIKE SOROKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 104-88 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 51-45 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-50 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-31 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-30 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 29-23 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-28 (-18.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.

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

NICK MARGEVICIUS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE SOROKA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (13 - 15) at MILWAUKEE (15 - 14) - 7:40 PM
KYLE FREELAND (L) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 117-85 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 63-38 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 81-47 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 50-33 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 105-90 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-20 (+10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-48 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 75-56 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-50 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FREELAND is 26-13 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 21-13 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 17-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 22-14 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KYLE FREELAND vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
FREELAND is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. COLORADO since 1997
DAVIES is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 2.033.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (19 - 11) at SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 17) - 9:45 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 119-90 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 40-38 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 18-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 81-70 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 217-167 (+41.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAMARDZIJA is 87-124 (-45.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 44-57 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 23-34 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 36-72 (-33.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MAEDA is 4-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.544.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.46 and a WHIP of 1.398.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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OAKLAND (14 - 16) at BOSTON (11 - 17) - 7:10 PM
FRANKIE MONTAS (R) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
RODRIGUEZ is 23-6 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 111-82 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-43 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 69-54 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-33 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-30 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-17 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 10-14 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in April games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

FRANKIE MONTAS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

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HOUSTON (17 - 11) at MINNESOTA (16 - 9) - 7:40 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 2-7 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 58-23 (+24.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 122-67 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 83-45 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 80-42 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VERLANDER is 20-9 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.94 and a WHIP of 1.187.
His team's record is 22-15 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-16. (+1.3 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (10 - 19) at CHI WHITE SOX (11 - 14) - 8:10 PM
JOHN MEANS (L) vs. MANNY BANUELOS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 57-134 (-53.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 18-51 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 4-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 26-71 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-87 (-41.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-93 (-35.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 234-386 (-124.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 28-49 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOHN MEANS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MEANS is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MANNY BANUELOS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BANUELOS is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (18 - 9) at KANSAS CITY (9 - 19) - 8:15 PM
RYAN STANEK (R) vs. BRAD KELLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 108-81 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-14 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 48-44 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-3 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-59 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-38 (+28.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-37 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-66 (-27.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-2 (+0.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

RYAN STANEK vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
STANEK is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.300.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

BRAD KELLER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KELLER is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.11 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

[StarDust Bum]

LEADING OFF: Verlander 4-0 going into start vs. Twins
April 28, 2019
By The Associated Press

A look at what's happening around the majors Monday:

HOT START

Houston's Justin Verlander is 4-0 with a 2.61 ERA going into Monday night's start at Minnesota. He dominated the Twins at home last week, allowing one run and four hits in a season-high eight innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi (2-2) gave up two runs in 5 2/3 innings when he won at Houston on April 22.

OLD FOES

Right-hander Kenta Maeda (3-2) starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series opener at San Francisco after giving up a season-high six earned runs against the Chicago Cubs in his last outing. Right-hander Jeff Samardzija (2-1) has lost four of five decisions in eight appearances against Los Angeles.

HE'S BACK

Right-hander Michael Wacha (1-0) starts for St. Louis at Washington in the opener of a four-game series in his return from the 10-day injured list. Wacha missed one turn because of left knee patellar tendinitis. Left-hander Patrick Corbin (2-0) starts on five days' rest for the Nationals.

SUCCESS STORY

Right-hander Tanner Roark (1-1) is 8-4 in 22 career starts against the Mets going into his start at New York against right-hander Zack Wheeler (2-2) in the opener of a four-game series.

[StarDust Bum]

MONDAY, APRIL 29
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

STL at WAS 07:05 PM
WAS -130
U 8.5

CIN at NYM 07:10 PM
O 7.5

OAK at BOS 07:10 PM
OAK +127
O 9.0

SD at ATL 07:20 PM
SD +149
U 9.0

HOU at MIN 07:40 PM
HOU -169
U 8.5

COL at MIL 07:40 PM
MIL -103
O 8.5

BAL at CHW 08:10 PM
O 8.5

TB at KC 08:15 PM
TB -144
O 8.5

LAD at SF 09:45 PM
SF +135
U 7.5

[Udog]

Diamond Trends - Monday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Astros are 21-0 SU as a road 130+ favorite after they had a comeback win that was not their first of the season and it is before the All-Star break.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Twins are 0-14 SU as a home 140+ dog in the first game of a series when seeking same season revenge for a loss.

Batter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Braves are 20-0 SU as a 140+ favorite off a home game in which Freddie Freeman had multiple RBI and they never trailed by three-plus runs.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Red Sox are 11-0 SU since the start of the 2018 season with Eduardo Rodriguez when they won as a home favorite in his last start.

[Udog]

By: Andrew Caley



STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTERS

STREAKING

Patrick Corbin, Washington Nationals (2-0, 2.48 ERA, $-15): Corbin has settled in nicely with his new team, since signing a big contract this offseason. He has so far rewarded the Nationals with a quality start in five of his first five games. And he has been getting better with each start. Corbin has pitched to a 1.74 ERA and a 0.68 WHIP over his past three starts and he’ll look to stay hot when the Nats host the Cardinals tonight. Washington is currently a -144 favorite with a total of 8.5.

SLUMPING

Kenta Maeda, Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2, 5.20 ERA, $94): The Dodgers right-hander has swapped good and bad starts this season, but with two of his last three falling in the bad category Maeda gets dubbed our Slumping Starter for today.

Maeda has seemed to battle his control all season, issuing 13 walks in his five starts, including seven over his past three. In those three games he owns a 6.75 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP. Maeda will try to get back on track when the Dodgers begin a three-game set in San Francisco. The Dodgers are currently -154 road faves with a total of 7.5.



BIG UNDER MACHINE

The Reds continue to be an Under bettor’s dream. Excellent pitching with terrible hitting as evidenced by yesterday’s 5-2 loss to the Cardinals. With the loss the Under is now 20-6-1 in the Reds 27 games this season. Cincinnati ranks third in team ERA this season, while ranking dead last in batting average, so this trend seems sustainable for the time being. The Reds send Tanner Roark to the bump to counter the Mets Zack Wheeler. The total for tonight’s game in New York is currently 8.

[StarDust Bum]

Odorizzi edges Verlander as Twins beat Astros 1-0
April 29, 2019
By The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jake Odorizzi pitched seven solid innings to outduel Justin Verlander, Ehire Adrianza homered off Houston's ace and the Minnesota Twins beat the Astros 1-0 on Monday night.

Odorizzi (3-2) gave up four hits while beating Houston for the second time in two starts. He walked one and struck out seven, and Minnesota won for the eighth time in 10 games. Blake Parker recorded his sixth save.

Adrianza's first homer of the season led off the third. He hit a towering, deep shot to the plaza in right field on a full count against Verlander (4-1), who allowed two hits, walked two and struck out seven over six innings.

Coming off a dominant sweep of Baltimore, the Twins faced Houston for the second time in a week. They also saw Verlander in the previous series, when he gave up one run and needed just 98 pitches to get through eight innings.

BREWERS 5, ROCKIES 1

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Struggling slugger Jesus Aguilar hit his first two homers of the season and Milwaukee beat Colorado with NL MVP Christian Yelich sidelined by lower back soreness.

Zach Davies allowed an unearned run in five 1/3 innings, and Milwaukee opened a 10-game homestand with a breakout game from its beefy first baseman.

Aguilar entered hitting .123 after accruing 35 homers and 108 RBIs last season. He had a three-run homer in the first and added a solo shot in the third, both off Kyle Freeland (2-4). Aguilar also singled in the eighth and had four RBIs.

Davies (3-0) allowed just three hits and lowered his ERA to 1.38. He struck out two and walked three. Alex Claudio, Jay Jackson and Donnie Hart combined to retire 11 of the final 12 hitters.

RED SOX 9, ATHLETICS 4

BOSTON (AP) - Xander Bogaerts hit a tying two-run double that sailed over the head of center fielder Ramon Laureano, who made a bad read during a six-run third inning.

Rookie Michael Chavis drove in three and Mookie Betts had three singles for Boston, which had lost two straight to AL East-leading Tampa Bay.

Ryan Brasier (1-0) got four outs and was credited with the victory after starter Eduardo Rodriguez failed to go five innings with Boston leading. Matt Barnes got the final two outs on two pitches for his second save after Oakland loaded the bases.

Jurickson Profar had a two-run single for Oakland, which lost its fourth straight. Frankie Montas (4-2) gave up seven runs, one earned, in 4 1/3 innings.

CARDINALS 6, NATIONALS 3

WASHINGTON (AP) - Harrison Bader homered to spark a six-run fifth inning as surging St. Louis rallied past Patrick Corbin and Washington in the opener of a four-game series.

Marcell Ozuna put the Cardinals ahead 4-3 with a two-run single. Jose Martinez had an RBI double, and Yadier Molina added a run-scoring single off Corbin (2-1), who took a 3-0 lead into the fifth.

Michael Wacha (2-0) went five innings after being activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. The right-hander allowed three runs and four hits while striking out five.

Jordan Hicks pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to earn his ninth save.

BRAVES 3, PADRES 1

ATLANTA (AP) - Ozzie Albies homered and drove in two, Mike Soroka gave up one run in six innings and Atlanta beat San Diego.

Soroka (2-1) allowed four hits, struck out a career-high eight and walked one. The 21-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA to 1.62.

Rookie right-hander Jacob Webb recorded the final two outs for his first save, one day after his first win. Webb struck out pinch-hitter Wil Myers to end the game.

Nick Margevicius (2-3) allowed three runs, one earned, on four hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings.

REDS 5, METS 4

NEW YORK (AP) - Jesse Winker homered off All-Star closer Edwin Diaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and Cincinnati beat New York after wasting a four-run lead.

Left-handed batters had been 0 for 15 this year against Diaz (0-1) before Winker drove a fastball over the right-center field fence for his career-high eighth home run, the most by a Reds player this season. Diaz was pitching for the third straight day for the first time this season.

Raisel Iglesias (1-3) pitched two innings, striking out his last four batters.

WHITE SOX 5, ORIOLES 3

RAYS 8, ROYALS 5

GIANTS 3, DODGERS 2

[StarDust Bum]

MLB MARCH/APRIL OPINIONS AND BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

04/29/2019 9-7-0 56.25% +5.30
04/28/2019 11-12-0 47.83% -7.20
04/27/2019 10-12-2 45.45% -10.20
04/26/2019 15-11-2 57.69% +22.05
04/25/2019 5-9-0 35.71% -20.35
04/24/2019 9-16-0 36.00% -45.55
04/23/2019 13-11-0 54.17% +14.35
04/22/2019 6-10-0 37.50% -19.00
04/21/2019 11-15-0 42.31% -25.95
04/20/2019 12-10-0 54.55% +10.70
04/19/2019 9-6-1 60.00% +13.20
04/18/2019 10-6-0 62.50% +25.65
04/17/2019 9-13-0 40.91% -20.00
04/16/2019 12-11-0 52.17% +4.90
04/15/2019 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
04/14/2019 8-16-0 33.33% -45.95
04/13/2019 11-10-2 52.38% +1.40
04/12/2019 13-8-0 61.90% +22.65
04/11/2019 8-7-1 53.33% +5.70
04/10/2019 11-9-1 55.00% +13.45
04/09/2019 14-9-1 60.87% +18.15
04/08/2019 5-4-0 55.56% +2.75
04/07/2019 13-17-0 43.33% -24.70
04/06/2019 8-17-1 32.00% -51.35
04/05/2019 10-9-1 52.63% +2.50
04/04/2019 3-12-0 20.00% -51.10
04/03/2019 13-12-0 52.00% -4.70
04/02/2019 11-9-0 55.00% +4.35
04/01/2019 8-7-2 53.33% +10.50
03/31/2019 12-12-0 50.00% +0.60
03/30/2019 14-10-0 58.33% +24.90
03/29/2019 8-6-1 57.14% +4.05
03/28/2019 11-16-0 40.74% -33.45

Totals...........328-341-12 49.,02% -66.85


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BEST BETS:

DATE........................ATS................... ..UNITS..................O/U..................UNITS.............TOTALS

04/29/2019.............1 - 2.................-3.25.......................6 - 3..............+13.50..............+10.25
04/28/2019.............2 - 4.................-7.65.......................7 - 4..............+13.00..............+5.35
04/27/2019.............4 - 2.................+15.25....................5 - 7..............-13.50...............+1.75
04/26/2019.............4 - 3.................+13.90....................5 - 7..............-13.50...............+0.40
04/25/2019.............1 - 3..................-7.85......................3 - 5..............-12.50...............-20.35
04/24/2019.............1 - 5..................-19.65....................5 - 8..............-19.00...............-38.65
04/23/2019.............5 - 3.................+18.35....................4 - 8..............-24.00................-5.65
04/22/2019.............2 - 4..................-6.00......................3 - 6..............-12.50...............-18.50
04/21/2019.............2 - 7..................-22.80....................6 - 9...............-19.50...............-42.30
04/20/2019.............3 - 5...................-6.80.....................7 - 5...............+7.50................+0.70
04/19/2019.............2 - 1...................+5.85....................7 - 4..............+13.00...............+18.85
04/18/2019.............4 - 0...................+31.00..................5 - 3..............+8.50.................+39.50
04/17/2019.............2 - 5...................-11.00...................6 - 8..............-14.00.................-25.00
04/16/2019.............2 - 4....................-6.60....................8 - 7..............+1.50..................-5.10
04/15/2019.............0 - 1....................-5.50....................0 - 1...............-5.50..................-11.00
04/14/2019.............1 - 6....................-23.35..................5 - 7...............-13.50.................-36.85
04/13/2019.............2 - 1....................+22.30.................4 - 6...............-13.00.................+9.30
04/12/2019.............1 - 4.....................-13.40.................8 - 3...............+28.50................+15.10
04/11/2019.............4 - 2.....................+13.20................4 - 5...............-7.50...................+5.70
04/10/2019.............3 - 2.....................+11.60................6 - 6................-3.00..................+8.60
04/09/2019.............3 - 2.....................+8.10..................7 - 6...............+2.00.................+10.10
04/08/2019.............1 - 1....................+0.15...................3 - 2...............+4.00.................+4.15
04/07/2019.............4 - 4....................-2.00....................5 - 9...............-18.50.................-20.50
04/06/2019.............3 - 4....................+0.20...................2 - 11..............-50.50................-50.30
04/05/2019.............1 - 3.....................-9.50....................4 - 6...............-13.00................-22.50
04/04/2019.............0 - 4.....................-20.00..................3 - 5................-12.50...............-32.50
04/03/2019.............2 - 4......................-7.55...................8 - 5...............+12.50...............+4.95
04/02/2019.............1 - 2......................-1.65...................8 - 4...............+18.00...............+16.35
04/01/2019.............4 - 2......................+11.00................4 - 5................-7.50.................+3.50
03/31/2019.............5 - 7......................-6.90...................7 - 5................+7.50................+0.60
03/30/2019.............4 - 1.....................+29.90.................7 - 6................+2.00................+31.90
03/29/2019.............0 - 2.....................-10.00..................6 - 1................+24.50..............+14.50
03/28/2019.............1 - 4.....................-13.40..................4 - 8.................-24.00...............-37.40


Totals.................75 - 104...................-23.95...............171 - 186............-146.00...............-169.95

[StarDust Bum]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Westgate SuperBook posted NFL win totals for 2019:

— Arizona Cardinals, 5

— Atlanta Falcons, 8.5

— Baltimore Ravens, 8.5, over -$120

— Buffalo Bills, 6.5, over -$160

— Carolina Panthers, 8, under -$120

— Chicago Bears, 9, under -$120


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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……

13) 76ers 94, Raptors 89- Kawhi Leonard was 13-24 from floor; rest of Toronto’s team was 20-67 (29.9%). Series is tied, 1-1.

12) Ben Simmons is a weird player; I think he’s one of the five best passers I’ve ever seen, but it almost seems like he defiantly refuses to become a shooting threat.

In this game, Simmons played 44:00, was 3-6 from floor. No foul shots, no 3’s. He had seven rebounds, five assists. Someone who has the ball as much as Simmons does takes six shots in 44:00? Very unusual.

11) Nuggets 121, Trailblazers 113— Jokic had 37 points, nine rebounds, six assists as Denver takes the first game of this series. Nuggets are 41-5 at home this season.

10) Today’s unusual stat from Dan Hayes: Max Kepler’s 10-pitch walk in the 1st inning vs Justin Verlander Monday night was the 76th time Verlander has thrown 10 pitches in a plate appearance among the 11,497 batters (0.6%) he has faced in his great career.

9) Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes parlayed his dalliance with UCLA into a 5-year, $26M contract extension with the Vols.

8) Texas Tech basketball coach Chris Beard signed a six-year contract that will pay him $4.575M annually, through the 2024-25 season. His annual salary is now 4th-highest in the country, behind John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski and Barnes.

7) Baseball injuries:
— Giants put P Derek Holland (finger) on the IL.
— Braves put P Chad Sobotka (abdomen) on the IL.
— A’s put 1B/OF Mark Canha (wrist) on the IL.
— Brewers put P Aaron Wilkerson (foot) on the IL.

6) New England Patriots ranked 25th in NFL LY with a 53.8% touchback rate on kickoffs, so it is possible that the punter they traded up to draft in the 5th round will also be used as a kickoff guy, seeing how PK Stephen Gostkowski is 35 now. Field position is important.

5) James Harden led the NBA in foul shots attempted in five of the last seven years, and finished 2nd/3rd the other two seasons.

4) Blues 4, Stars 3— St Louis wins a road game, is up 2-1 in this series.

3) Giants 3, Dodgers 2— Evan Longoria’s bases loaded double in the 7th inning was the game-winning hit.

2) Reds 5, Mets 4— Jesse Winker’s 9th-inning homer decided this one. It was the first hit that Mets’ closer Edwin Diaz allowed to a lefty batter this season.

1) I’d be curious to know how much NFL teams value if a prospect played for a winning program in college. I’m not 100% sold that playing on a winning team is that big a deal; sometimes your deficiencies can be hidden if you’re surrounded by superior athletes.

But I’d be more interested in how NFL teams feel than how I think about it.

[StarDust Bum]

951St Louis -952 Washington
ST LOUIS are 40-28 SU (9.2 Units) after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games in the last 3 seasons.

953Cincinnati -954 Ny Mets
CINCINNATI is 11-19 SU (-16.1 Units) in road games vs. NL teams allowing 4.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

955San Diego -956 Atlanta
SAN DIEGO is 9-25 SU (-18.5 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games in the last 3 seasons.

957Colorado -958 Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE is 28-14 SU (15.2 Units) vs. excellent fielding teams - averaging <=0.5 errors/game over the last 2 seasons.

959La Dodgers -960 San Francisco
LA DODGERS are 47-73 SU (-26.3 Units) vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons.

961Oakland -962 Boston
BOSTON is 38-17 SU (19.3 Units) when playing on Tuesday in the last 3 seasons.

963Houston -964 Minnesota
MINNESOTA is 36-24 SU (15.4 Units) in home games vs. good fielding teams - averaging <=0.6 errors/game over the last 2 seasons.

965Baltimore -966 Chi White Sox
BALTIMORE is 41-63 SU (-28.3 Units) as an underdog of +125 to +175 in the last 3 seasons.

967Tampa Bay -968 Kansas City
KANSAS CITY is 40-24 SU (18.9 Units) in home games vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .260 or worse over the last 2 seasons.

969Toronto -970 La Angels
LA ANGELS are 7-20 SU (-18.1 Units) vs. AL teams allowing 3.9 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

971Detroit -972 Philadelphia
DETROIT is 24-35 SU (-20.4 Units) in road games vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons.

973Cleveland -974 Miami
CLEVELAND is 21-38 SU (-26.5 Units) in road games vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons.

975Pittsburgh -976 Texas
TEXAS are 7-0 SU (7 Units) in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games in the current season.

977Ny Yankees -978 Arizona
ARIZONA is 14-2 SU (12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the current season.

979Chicago Cubs -980 Seattle
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-12 SU (13.3 Units) vs. poor fielding teams - averaging 0.75+ errors/game over the last 2 seasons.

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, April 30

Detroit @ Philadelphia

Game 971-972
April 30, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Ross) 13.104
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 15.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

St. Louis @ Washington

Game 951-952
April 30, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwright) 16.436
Washington
(Sanchez) 14.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

Oakland @ Boston

Game 961-962
April 30, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Brooks) 14.540
Boston
(Porcello) 15.659
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-160
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-160); Over

Cleveland @ Miami

Game 973-974
April 30, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 14.576
Miami
(Alcntara) 16.037
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+170); Over

Cincinnati @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
April 30, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 14.303
NY Mets
(Vargas) 16.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+110); Under

San Diego @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
April 30, 2019 @ 7:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Paddack) 14.870
Atlanta
(Teheran) 16.424
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-110); Over

Houston @ Minnesota

Game 963-964
April 30, 2019 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Cole) 16.188
Minnesota
(Pineda) 17.384
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+140); Over

Colorado @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
April 30, 2019 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Marquez) 00.000
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 00,000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado

Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
( );

Pittsburgh @ Texas

Game 975-976
April 30, 2019 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Lyles) 16.181
Texas
(Sampson) 15.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-125
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Over

Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox

Game 965-966
April 30, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 13.176
Chicago White Sox
(Nova) 14.640
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-150); Under

Tampa Bay @ Kansas City

Game 967-968
April 30, 2019 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 15.944
Kansas City
(Junis) 14.461
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-175); Under

NY Yankees @ Arizona

Game 977-978
April 30, 2019 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.409
Arizona
(Greinke) 17.849
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-135); Under

LA Dodgers @ San Francisco

Game 959-960
April 30, 2019 @ 9:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 14.999
San Francisco
(Pmeranz) 16.485
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+145); Under

Toronto @ LA Angels

Game 969-970
April 30, 2019 @ 10:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buchholz) 16.439
LA Angels
(Canning) 14.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+125); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Seattle

Game 979-980
April 30, 2019 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 17.613
Seattle
(Hernandez) 12.123
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 5 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-140); Under

[StarDust Bum]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, April 30


National League
Cardinals (18-10) @ Nationals (12-15)
Wainwright is 1-2, 4.20 in his last three starts; he is 8-4, 3.38 in 15 games (13 starts) vs Washington. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5 Over/under: 1-3-1

Sanchez is 0-3, 5.48 in his last four starts; he is 2-3, 3.22 in seven starts vs St Louis. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 1-1-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4 Over/under: 2-3

Cardinals won eight of their last nine games; they’re 6-6 on road. Over is 9-3 in their road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-3 last nine.

Washington lost four of its last five games; they’re 6-9 at home. Over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-2 last seven.

Reds (12-16) @ Mets (13-14)
Castillo is 3-1, 1.23 in six starts; he is 1-0, 3.18 in one start vs NY. Team in his starts: 4-2
5-inning record: 4-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6 Over/under: 1-5

Vargas is 1-1, 5.14 in four starts; he is 1-2, 7.98 in four starts vs Cincy. Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-4 Over/under: 2-1-1

Cincinnati lost three of last five road games; Under is 3-2-1 in their last six games overall. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven.

Mets lost four of last five games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-2 last nine.

Padres (16-13) @ Braves (14-14)
Paddack is 1-1, 2.00 in five starts. Team in his starts: 4-1
5-inning record: 1-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 1-4

Teheran is 0-2, 6.75 in his last two starts; he is 5-3, 3.73 in 10 starts vs San Diego. Team in his starts: 3-3
5-inning record: 3-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6 Over/under: 5-1

Padres won five of their last seven games but lost last two; over is 3-2-1 in their last six. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1 last five.

Atlanta lost three of last five games; over is 6-3 in their last nine home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-4-1 in their last ten home games.

Rockies (13-16) @ Brewers (16-14)
Marquez is 2-0, 2.14 in his last three starts; he is 1-1, 5.01 in four starts vs Milwaukee. Team in his starts: 5-1
5-inning record: 2-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6 Over/under: 1-5

Chacin is 0-3, 7.64 in his last four starts; he is 2-1, 3.32 in four starts vs Colorado. Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 2-2-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6 Over/under: 1-5

Rockies won 10 of last 14 games; they’re 8-9 on road (under 10-6-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-2 last nine overall.

Milwaukee lost five of last eight games; under is 5-1 in their last six home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: six of last eight games over.

Dodgers (19-12) @ Giants (12-17)
Buehler is 2-0, 4.29 in his last four starts; he is 1-0, 3.86 in three games (1 start) vs SF. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 2-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-5 Over/under: 4-1

Pomeranz is 1-2, 3.65 in five starts; he is 1-4, 3.49 in nine games (7 starts) vs LA. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 1-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5 Over/under: 0-5

Dodgers won four of their last five games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 8-3 in last 11 road games.

San Francisco lost seven of last 11 games; four of their last six games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 9-2 last 11.

American League
A’s (14-17) @ Red Sox (12-17)
Brooks is 1-2, 6.86 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 2-3

Porcello is 1-1, 4.60 in his last three starts; he is 6-6, 4.02 in 15 games (14 starts) vs Oakland. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4 Over/under: 5-0

A’s are 4-9 in their last 13 games; they’re 4-9 on road. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-2-2 last 12 road games.

Boston lost five of its last eight home games; they’re 6-7 at home. Five of their last nine home games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-2-1 last six.

Astros (17-12) @ Twins (17-9)
Cole is 0-2, 8.74 in his last two starts. Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 1-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-6 Over/under: 2-4

Pineda is 1-1, 7.98 in his last three starts; he is 3-3, 4.66 in eight starts vs Houston. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 3-1-1

Astros are 5-7 in last 12 games; they’re 7-9 on road. Five of their last six games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 3-2-1 last six road games.

Minnesota won eight of its last ten games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-4-1 in last 12 games overall.

Orioles (10-20) @ White Sox (12-14)
Cashner is 4-0, 3.18 in his last five starts; he is 2-2, 3.51 in six games (4 starts) vs Chicago. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 1-2

Nova is 0-3, 8.42 in five starts; he is 8-5, 5.51 in 19 games (18 starts) vs Baltimore. Team in his starts: 0-5
5-inning record: 0-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 4-1

Orioles lost eight of their last ten games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-2 last five.

Chicago won five of last six home games; five of their last six home games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: four of last six home games under.

Rays (19-9) @ Kansas City (9-20)
Snell is 2-2, 2.86 in five starts; he is 1-2, 4.40 in three starts vs KC. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-5 Over/under: 1-4

Junis is 1-1, 6.75 in three home starts; he is 3-1, 2.08 in four games (3 starts) vs Tampa Bay. Team in his starts: 3-3
5-inning record: 3-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-6 Over/under: 4-1-1

Rays won five of their last six games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-2-2 last seven.

Kansas City lost eight of its last ten games; they’re 6-10 at home. Seven of their last nine games went over. Over is 12-3-1 in their home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 9-3-2 last 14 home games.

Blue Jays (14-14) @ Angels (12-17)
Buchholz is 0-1, 4.60 in three starts; he is 8-5, 4.37 in 15 games (14 starts) vs LA. Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 1-2

Canning is making his MLB debut; he is 1-0, 0.56 in three AAA starts (16 IP) this year. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Blue Jays won their last three games; they’re 7-6 on road. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-1 last five on road.

Angels won three of last four games; they’re 8-7 at home. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-1-1 last six games.

Interleague
Tigers (12-14) @ Phillies (16-12)
Ross is 0-2, 6.88 in his last three starts; he is 1-2, 4.50 in six games (4 starts) vs Philly. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 2-3

Velasquez is 1-0, 2.08 in four starts; he is . Team in his starts: 3-1
5-inning record: 3-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4 Over/under: 0-4

Tigers lost their last four games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 10-5 on road.

Philly won four of its last five games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1-1 last five games.

Indians (15-12) @ Marlins (8-20)
Bauer is 2-0, 1.71 in his last three starts; he is 1-0, 3.24 in one start vs Miami. Team in his starts: 4-2
5-inning record: 4-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6 Over/under: 2-4

Alcantara is 0-2, 6.75 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 1-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5 Over/under: 1-4

Indians are 3-5 in last eight games; under is 5-1 in their last six. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six.

Miami lost four of its last five games; they’re 5-11 at home. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1-1 last seven games.

Pirates (12-14) @ Rangers (14-13)
Lyles is 2-1, 2.45 in four starts. Team in his starts: 3-1
5-inning record: 2-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4 Over/under: 1-3

Sampson is 0-1, 14.54 in three starts. Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3 Over/under: 3-0

Pirates lost their last eight games; under is 6-3-1 in their last 10 road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-2 last ten.

Texas lost five of last seven games, but won last two; their last six games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-0 last six games.

New York (17-11) @ Diamondbacks (16-13)
Sabathia is 2-0, 3.60 in three starts; he is 2-0, 2.30 in two starts vs Arizona. Team in his starts: 3-0
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3 Over/under: 1-2

Kelly is 2-2, 3.94 in five starts. Team in his starts: 2-3
5-inning record: 2-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 3-2

New York won nine of its last ten games; eight of their last nine games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-0 last six.

Arizona is 10-4 in its last 14 games; their last five home games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-2 last seven games.

Cubs (14-12) @ Mariners (18-13)
Hamels is 3-0, 2.05 in his last four starts; he is 3-3, 4.83 in seven starts at Safeco Field. Team in his starts: 4-1
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 3-2

Hernandez is 0-2, 3.32 in his last three starts; he is 0-0, 2.57 in two starts vs Chicago. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 2-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5 Over/under: 3-2

Cubs won nine of last 12 games; five of their last six games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 10-5 on road.

Seattle lost five of its last seven games; seven of their last eight games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-1 last six games.

Umpires
StL-Wsh: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Cederstrom games.
Cin-NY: Road team won seven of last nine Meals games.
SD-Atl: Favorites won last eight Baker games.
Col-Mil: Three of four Visconti games stayed under.
LA-SF: All four Winters games this season went over.

A’s-Bos: Underdogs won four of last five Hallion games.
Hst-Min: Four of five Miller games stayed under.
Balt-Chi: Underdogs won four of six Rackley games.
TB-KC: Home side won six of last seven Lentz games.

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/27
Ariz 6-16……3-11…….9
Atl 4-11……8-14……12
Cubs 2-13……2-11………4
Reds 5-14……3-11……..8
Colo 1-15……2-12……..3
LA 2-13……9-14……11
Mia 1-12……3-15……..4
Milw 3-14…..6-13……..9
Mets 5-15……1-10……..6
Philly 3-12…..4-14……..7
Pitt 3-11…..4-13………7
StL 3-10…..2-15……..5
SD 4-12……1-15…….5
SF 0-15……1-12……..1
Wash 4-12…….4-12……..8

Orioles 4-13…….5-13…….9
Boston 2-15…..1-11……….3
W Sox 3-14…….2-9………5
Clev 4-14…….6-11……..10
Det 1-13…….3-12…….4
Astros 5-14…….2-12……..7
KC 4-12…….6-14…….10
Angels 3-12……2-14………5
Twins 6-14……3-11………9
NYY 6-13……6-14………12
A’s 3-13…….3-15……..6
Sea 5-15…….7-14…….12
TB 8-10…….7-15………15
Texas 3-11…….5-12………8
Toronto 0-11…….4-14………4

Interleague play- 2019
NL @ AL– 9-8 AL, favorites -$941 over 8-8-1
AL @ NL– 7-7 NL, favorites +$333 over 9-5
Total: 16-15 AL, favorites -$608 Over 16-14-1