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**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 08:48 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— Rays 8, Orioles 1— Tampa Bay has won 14 of its first 18 games.

— Cubs 6, Marlins 0— Miami is 4-15 and sinking fast.

— Indians 1, Mariners 0— Seattle started season 13-2, has now lost six in a row.

— A’s 2, Astros 1— Oakland beats its division rival for first time in five tries.

— Royals 4, White Sox 3 (10)— Tim Anderson homered, tossed his bat, then got drilled his next time up and the benches emptied. Go figure.

— Pacers (+7.5) were up 2 with 0:51 left in Boston, and not only lost….they didn’t cover the spread, losing 99-91.

Week 1 NFL spreads

Packers @ Bears (-3.5, 46)
Falcons @ Vikings (-4.5, 47.5)
Redskins @ Eagles (-8, 46.5)
Bills @ Jets (-3.5, 38.5)
Ravens (-3.5, 37) @ Dolphins
49ers @ Buccaneers (-2.5, 49)
Chiefs (-5.5, 52.5) @ Jaguars
Titans @ Browns (-5, 45)
Rams (-2.5, 51) @ Panthers
Lions @ Cardinals (even, 49)
Bengals @ Seahawks (-7.5, 43.5)
Colts @ Chargers (-3.5, 48)
Giants @ Cowboys (-7.5, 46.5)
Steelers @ Patriots (-6, 51.5)
Texans @ Saints (-7.5, 53.5)
Broncos @ Raiders (-2.5, 43)

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Quick comments on the 2019 NFL schedule

13) 100th season of the NFL starts with league’s oldest rivals (Packers/Bears) opening the season with a Thursday night game in Chicago September 5.

12) Monday night doubleheader in Week 1: Texans @ Saints, Broncos @ Raiders.

11) Cleveland Browns have four primetime games:
— Week 2, at Jets (Monday night)
— Week 3, Rams (Sunday night)
— Week 5, at 49ers (Monday night)
— Week 11, Steelers (Thursday night)

10) Reunion games:
— Bears @ Raiders, Week 5 (Khalil Mack against his old team)
— Redskins @ Vikings, Week 8 (Kirk Cousins against his old team)

9) Teams that open with two straight home games:
Panthers-Dolphins-Jets-Raiders

Teams that open with two straight road games:
Bills-Colts-Chiefs-49ers

8) Teams that finish with two straight home games:
Broncos-Vikings-Patriots-Seahawks-Buccaneers.

Teams that finish with two straight road games:
Cardinals-Packers-Saints-Raiders-Steelers.

7) Thanksgiving Day games:
Bears-Lions, Bills-Cowboys, Saints-Falcons

6) Pittsburgh plays five of its last seven games on road; they play Cleveland twice in three weeks, in Weeks 11, 13.

5) Teams with three straight weeks on road:
— Eagles, Week 6-8. This appears to be the only one in the whole league. Am guessing Philly brass won’t be happy with this.

4) Miami plays one road game in the first six weeks; they have four home games and a bye, with only road game in in Week 3 at Dallas.

3) Divisional games in Week 1:
Packers-Bears, Bills-Jets, Giants-Cowboys, Broncos-Raiders, Redskins-Eagles

2) Earliest byes: Jets, 49ers in Week 4.
Latest byes: Cardinals, Chiefs, Chargers, Vikings in Week 12.

1) No Thursday night game in Week 16-17.

**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 09:16 AM

Weekend Watch
Joe Williams

Thursday, April 18

The Giants and Nationals have a battle of left-handed pitchers for the matinee game from the nation's capital. San Francisco has won just three of their past 11 on the road against left-handed starting pitchers, and they're 1-6 in the past seven against NL East opponents. In addition, San Francisco is just 7-22 in the past 29 games away from home. The Nationals are 1-5 in the past six vs. LHP, although they're 4-1 in the past five against teams with a losing overall record. The 'over' has connected in five of the past six meetings overall, and the over is 4-1-1 in the past six meetings at Nationals Park.

The Reds have dropped four in a row against NL West opponents, and they're 0-5 in the past five road games against a team with a losing home mark. Cincinnati is also 10-28 in the past 38 contests against teams with a winning overall mark. The Padres have won just once in the past five at home, and they're 0-4 in the past four at home vs. RHP. The under is 22-6 in the past 28 road games, and 18-5 in their past 23 away from home against winning teams. The under is 7-3 in San Diego's past 10 home games, too. However, the over is 10-1 in the past 11 meetings, and 4-1-1 in the past six meetings at Petco Park. Weather Report The wins will be blowing in at a 14-17 mph clip from right field to home plate, and there is a 35 percent chance of rain or greater fort he White Sox-Tigers game all throughout the early-evening hours. A postponement here wouldn't be a surprise. For the Jays-Twins in Minneapolis, the wind will blow out to right field at 10-13 mph. In Denver, wind will also be an issue, but it's blowing in from left-center field at 11-14 mph in the early to middle innings, tapering off to 8-11 mph by the final third of the game.

Friday, April 19

Madison Bumgarner takes the ball on Friday for the series opener against the Pirates in the Steel City. San Francisco is just 1-5 in the past six starts by MadBum, and 0-4 in his past four assignments against NL Central opponents. In addition, they're just 9-23 in his past 32 starts away from home. The Pirates have won four in a row at home, and four of the past five overall. In addition, the Bucs have won 15 of the past 20 games against teams with a losing overall mark. San Francisco has won seven of their past nine trips to Pittsburgh, too.

Justin Verlander makes the start on the road against the Texas Rangers against Drew Smyly in a matchup which looks ultra-favorable on paper. The 'Stros have won seven in a row against teams with a winning overall mark, and they're 4-0 in the past four after an odd day. In addition, Houston has won 21 of the past 29 against AL West foes, and 20 of their past 28 vs. LHP. Houston has also won 20 of Verlander's past 24 starts on the road, and 16 of his past 22 against divisional opponents. The Rangers have won four in a row at home, and they're 5-1 in the past six at Globe Life Park vs. RHP. Houston has also won 18 of their past 23 trips to Arlington, while the under has hit in four of the past five meetings in Texas. Weather Report The Diamondbacks and Cubs will square off in an afternoon battle at Wrigley, and the wind will be blowing in briskly from left field into the face of the batters at a whopping 24-27 mph. That will help 'under' bettors immensely. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation in Baltimore for the Twins-O's matchup. If the game does get underway, the winds will be blowing out at 17-20 mph to left-center field.

In Pittsburgh, a delay is likely, as the weather forecast calls for a 50 percent or greater chance of rain through 10 p.m., lowering to 30 percent. The Giants and Bucs might have trouble getting underway. There is a 30-40 percent chance of rain for Royals-Yankees, too. If they are able to play, the winds will blow 17-20 mph from right to left. The White Sox-Tigers will deal with 40 or more percent chance of rain, and winds 19-22 mph blowing out to right field. For the Braves-Indians, they'll also faced a steady rain, and it sounds unlikely they'll get the interleague series opener in. In Texas, the Astros and Rangers will deal with winds of 10-13 mph blowing out to the right-center field power alley. Lastly, the Mets and Cardinals will also deal with breezy conditions, blowing 15-18 mph from left field to first base.

Saturday, April 20

Matt Shoemaker will take the ball for the Blue Jays, and he knows the Athletics well from his days with the Angels. He is 4-1 with a 3.79 ERA across eight starts against the A's since the start of the 2016 season, and they're hitting just .258 against him. Shoemaker is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA in five outings at Overstock.com Coliseum, and the A's are hitting just .217 against him there with 24 strikeouts over 25 1/3 innings. If anyone gives him trouble, it would be who you expect. 1B/DH Khris Davis is 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles and two solo homers, while OF Stephen Piscotty has two homers and seven RBI vs. Shoemaker in just nine at-bats.

The Rays will take their hacks against Red Sox SP Rick Porcello, who enters 0-3 with an 11.12 ERA and 3.00 WHIP. The struggles could continue, as Tampa Bay's current roster is a collective .287 with five doubles, a triple, two homers and 13 RBI across 150 at-bats. However, since the start of the 2016 season he is 9-6 with a 3.71 ERA with 106 strikeouts over 106 2/3 innings across 17 starts vs. Tampa Bay. That includes a 5-3 mark, 2.93 ERA and 56 strikeouts over 55 1/3 innings in nine starts at Tropicana Field.

Gerrit Cole and the Astros will look to take care of the Rangers in Arlington. You know Houston's dominance vs. Texas, but he is just 1-2 overall this season despite a 3.24 ERA, 36 strikeouts and a 0.92 WHIP. Since joining the Astros he is 2-0 with a 2.88 ERA in four starts vs. the Rangers, and they're hitting just .180 against him with nine walks and 40 strikeouts across 25 innings.

Sunday, April 21

Collin McHugh will face the Rangers in the series finale. He is humming along with a 3-1 record, 1.96 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 23 innings in four starts. Since the start of the 2016 season he is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA with 26 strikeouts and just three homers over 27 1/3 innings in four starts and six relief appearances against Texas. He is also 2-1 in three starts and three relief appearances at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, but he has a dismal 5.12 ERA in those appearances. If anyone gives him trouble, it might be Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor. Andrus is 7-for-22 (.318) against him overall, while Odor is 7-for-23 (.304) with a double, a home run and five RBI.

In a replay of the 1995 World Series, the Cleveland Indians host the Atlanta Braves at Progressive Field on Sunday Night Baseball. RHP Shane Bieber will make the start, and he has impressed to date for a team already with an embarrassment of riches in the pitching department. Bieber is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA and 0.81 WHIP over his three starts and four appearances across 21 innings with 22 strikeouts. He enters play with three consecutive quality starts. Max Fried is also on a similar roll, posting three straight quality starts heading into play, posting a 2-0 record, 0.92 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and just four walks over 19 2/3 innings. While the Braves entered the series 5-1 in the past six interleague games, the under is 4-1 in their past five interleague road outings vs. RHP. The under is 5-1 in Cleveland's past six interleague home games against teams with a winning record entering the series, too. The under was also 9-2-1 in the previous 12 meetings between Atlanta and Cleveland heading into Friday's series opener.

**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 09:21 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Thursday, April 18

**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 09:22 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 18

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ARIZONA (8 - 9) at ATLANTA (9 - 7) - 12:10 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. TOUKI TOUSSAINT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 15.42 and a WHIP of 2.570.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

TOUKI TOUSSAINT vs. ARIZONA since 1997
TOUSSAINT is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (8 - 10) at WASHINGTON (7 - 8) - 1:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-110 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-71 (-28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
POMERANZ is 24-35 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 89-88 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-30 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-46 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 7-13 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-22 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 18-29 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-33 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
POMERANZ is 2-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CORBIN is 8-8 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.108.
His team's record is 11-12 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-12. (-2.7 units)

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LA DODGERS (11 - 8) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 6) - 8:10 PM
JULIO URIAS (L) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 111-87 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 77-67 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 114-77 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 62-34 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 78-43 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 54-38 (+20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

JULIO URIAS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
URIAS is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DAVIES is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (10 - 6) at COLORADO (6 - 12) - 8:40 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. KYLE FREELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-43 (-20.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-52 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 70-54 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-39 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-49 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FREELAND is 25-13 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 16-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FREELAND is 17-5 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 5-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.

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

ZACH EFLIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
EFLIN is 1-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.20 and a WHIP of 1.977.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FREELAND is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 3.030.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (5 - 11) at SAN DIEGO (11 - 8) - 10:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. CHRIS PADDACK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 11-30 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 50-79 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-54 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-43 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-37 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-33 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

TANNER ROARK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ROARK is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 0.786.
His team's record is 3-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

CHRIS PADDACK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (7 - 9) at DETROIT (8 - 8) - 1:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

IVAN NOVA vs. DETROIT since 1997
NOVA is 0-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.77 and a WHIP of 1.649.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ROSS is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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TORONTO (7 - 11) at MINNESOTA (8 - 6) - 1:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BUCHHOLZ is 16-26 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 105-127 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 4-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 6-4 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.7 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TORONTO since 1997
PINEDA is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.339.
His team's record is 4-9 (-6.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-9. (-6.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (5 - 12) at NY YANKEES (7 - 9) - 6:35 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. DOMINGO GERMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 10-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BAILEY is 2-21 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 1-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 7-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 2-14 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 94-69 (-30.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

HOMER BAILEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BAILEY is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.84 and a WHIP of 1.541.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DOMINGO GERMAN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (7 - 11) at TAMPA BAY (13 - 4) - 7:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. RYAN YARBROUGH (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CASHNER is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

RYAN YARBROUGH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (13 - 7) at LA ANGELS (8 - 9) - 10:07 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. CHRIS STRATTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 33-19 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
STRATTON is 15-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 11-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 10-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 10-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 13-7 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 50-38 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-25 (+14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 72-50 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 70-55 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 17-18 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.56 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 25-29 (-8.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 28-20. (+5.4 units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
STRATTON is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 09:24 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 18

National League
Diamondbacks (9-9) @ Braves (9-8)
Weaver is 0-1, 5.63 in his three starts; he allowed eight runs in 4.2 IP in his only start vs Atlanta. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 2-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3 Over/under: 3-0

Soroka was 2-1, 3.51 in his first five MLB starts LY. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Diamondbacks won four of their last five road games (over 13-5). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven.

Atlanta lost four of its last six games; five of their last eight games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-2-1 last nine

Giants (8-11) @ Nationals (8-8)
Pomeranz is 0-1, 3.86 in three starts; he is 2-0, 2.19 in two starts vs Washington. Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3 Over/under: 0-3

Corbin is 0-0, 2.84 in three starts; he is 8-8, 3.04 in 25 games (23 starts) vs SF. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 3-0

Giants won four of last six games, are 3-6 on road. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-2-1 in last seven

Washington is 7-5 in its last 12 games; they’re 4-6 at home. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 5-4-1 at home

Dodgers (12-8) @ Brewers (12-7)
Urias is 0-1, 5.93 in three starts. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3 Over/under: 2-1

Davies is 2-0, 2.55 in three starts; he is 3-1, 2.30 in five starts vs LA. Team in his starts: 3-0
5-inning record: 3-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 0-3

Dodgers won their last four games; their last five games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-1 in last seven

Milwaukee won four of last six games; they’re 7-3 at home. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 10-2 in last 12

Reds (5-12) @ Padres (11-8)
Roark is 0-0, 4.30 in three starts; he is 3-1, 2.90 in five games (4 starts) vs San Diego. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3 Over/under: 1-2

Paddack is 0-0, 1.93 in three starts. Team in his starts: 3-0
5-inning record: 0-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 1-2

Cincinnati lost its last four games (under 13-4). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 8-5-1 in last 14.

San Diego lost its last three games; under is 7-2 in their home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 3-1 in last four.

American League
White Sox (7-10) @ Tigers (8-9)
Nova is 0-1, 1.38 in two road starts; he is 0-3, 5.36 in eight games (7 starts) vs Detroit. Team in his starts: 0-3
5-inning record: 0-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3 Over/under: 2-1

Ross is 1-2, 4.00 in three starts; he is 3-0, 3.51 in five games (4 starts) vs Chicago. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3 Over/under: 0-3

Chicago won three of its last four games (under 5-1 in last six). Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 10-2-1 last 13

Detroit lost its last five games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 3-1 in last four

Blue Jays (7-12) @ Twins (9-6)
Buchholz allowed one run in six IP in his first ’19 start; he is 4-2, 3.76 in 13 games (10 starts) vs Minnesota. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1

Pineda is 2-0, 3.00 in three starts; he is 2-4, 3.98 in 13 starts vs Toronto. Team in his starts: 3-0
5-inning record: 3-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 1-1-1

Blue Jays lost 11 of their last 16 games; five of their last eight games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 12-6-1

Minnesota split its last eight games; six of their last nine games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 9-3-1 last 13.

Royals (6-12) @ New York (8-9)
Bailey is 1-1, 5.29 in three starts. he is 1-1, 5.84 in two starts vs NY. Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 2-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 2-1

German is 2-0, 2.45 in two starts. Team in his starts: 2-0
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2 Over/under: 1-1

Rpyals won four of their last six games; their last four road games stayed under. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-3-1 last ten.

New York won three of last four games (under 8-2-1 at home). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1 last four

Orioles (7-12) @ Tampa Bay (14-4)
Cashner is 3-0, 3.86 in his last three starts; he is 2-1, 4.13 in four starts vs Tampa Bay. Team in his starts: 3-1
5-inning record: 2-1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4 Over/under: 2-1-1

Bullpen game for Tampa Bay. Team in bullpen games: 2-1
5-inning record: 2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning:0-3 Over/under: 2-1

Orioles lost 11 of their last 14 games; nine of their last 13 games went over. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 9-8-2

Tampa Bay won eight of its last nine games; under is 9-0 in their home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-2 in last seven.

Mariners (13-8) @ Angels (8-10)
Hernandez is 1-1, 5.84 in three starts; he is 5-7, 3.30 in 27 starts in Anaheim. Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3 Over/under: 2-1

Pena is 0-1, 4.38 in three starts (12.1 IP). Team in his starts: 2-1
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3 Over/under: 0-3

Seattle lost its last six games after a 13-2 start; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 12-8

Angels lost four of last five games; they’re 6-1 at home. Under is 6-4-1 in their last 11 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 8-2 in last ten.

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)
Team (road-home-total)- thru 4/17
Ariz 2-8……2-9………4
Atl 1-5……6-11………7
Cubs 2-11……1-5………3
Reds 1-8……1-8………..2
Colo 1-13……0-5……..1
LA 1-6……8-12………9
Mia 1-7……2-12……..3
Milw 2-9…….5-9……..7
Mets 3-12……0-5……..3
Philly 1-5…….3-11……..4
Pitt 3-9…….3-6…….6
StL 3-10…….2-7……..5
SD 4-10…….1-9…….5
SF 0-8…….0-10…..0
Wash 2-6…….3-9……..5

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

Interleague play- 2019
NL @ AL– 7-3 AL, favorites -$390 under 5-4-1
AL @ NL– 5-4 NL, favorites -$167 over 5-4
Total: 11-8 AL, favorites -$ 557 Under 9-9-1

**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 09:30 AM

MLB

Thursday, April 18

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Trend Report
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Arizona is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Francisco's last 21 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Francisco's last 15 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Washington's last 22 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Washington's last 21 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 15 games when playing at home against San Francisco

Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 17 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
Minnesota is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games when playing at home against Toronto

Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games at home
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games
Baltimore is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore

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

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
Colorado is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games
Seattle is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Seattle is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 11 games
LA Angels is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

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

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**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 10:57 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, April 18

Arizona @ Atlanta

Game 951-952
April 18, 2019 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Weaver) 15.938
Atlanta
(Soroka) 14.369
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+115); Under

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 953-954
April 18, 2019 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Pmeranz) 14.870
Washington
(Corbin) 15.715
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 961-962
April 18, 2019 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Nova) 14.261
Detroit
(Ross) 15.093
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-125); Over

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 963-964
April 18, 2019 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buchholz) 14.855
Minnesota
(Pineda) 16.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-175); Under

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
April 18, 2019 @ 6:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Bailey) 15.957
NY Yankees
(German) 14.831
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-210
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+180); Over

Baltimore @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
April 18, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 13.720
Tampa Bay
(Wood) 17.200
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-240
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-240); Over

LA Dodgers @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
April 18, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Urias) 16.421
Milwaukee
(Davies) 15.594
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-120); Under

Philadelphia @ Colorado

Game 957-958
April 18, 2019 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 15.298
Colorado
(Freeland) 16.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Over

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 969-970
April 18, 2019 @ 10:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 16.291
LA Angels
(Stratton) 14.758
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+100); Under

Cincinnati @ San Diego

Game 959-960
April 18, 2019 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Roark) 15.420
San Diego
(Paddack) 13.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+140); Under

**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 12:58 PM

By: Andrew Caley

The Under is 26-6 in Kyle Freeland's 32 career starts at Coors Field. The total for today's game against the visiting Phillies is 11.

STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTERS

STREAKING

Zach Davies, Milwaukee Brewers (2-0, 1.53 ERA, $330): If there is a weak spot on this Brewers team, most would say it’s the starting rotation, but Davies is doing his best to prove otherwise.

The veteran right-hander has been red-hot to start the season, allowing just three earned runs in his first three starts, with a WIHP of 1.30. He’ll look to keep it rolling tonight against the Dodgers, the last team he faced, where he pitched 7 innings, allowing just one run on eight hits. The Brewers are slight -105 home dogs with a total of 9.5.

SLUMPING

Chris Stratton, Los Angeles Angels (0-1, 5.54 ERA, $178): Stratton’s first season with the Angels hasn’t gotten off on the right foot, despite the fact L.A. has won his last two starts. Stratton has battled his control all season walking 10 batters and with a WHIP of 2.00 his ERA could be worse. That has resulted in short outing as he hasn’t pitched five innings this season.

Stratton will try to bounce back when he and the Angels host the suddenly slumping Mariners Thursday night in L.A. The Haloes are currently -120 home favorites with a total of 9.5.

3 STRIKES

RAYS EARLY RISERS

We mentioned this yesterday, but the Tampa Bay Rays have produced early action in the bulk of their games to start the 2019 MLB season. Tampa Bay has scored or allowed at least one first-inning run in 14 of its first 18 games so far. The Rays have been the first to strike on the scoreboard in 11 of those contests, including plating three first inning runs in yesterday's 8-1 win over the Orioles. While opponents have had success plating a run in the opening frame in four games. Baseball bettors should take a look at first-inning props and totals for today's series finale with the O's.

**Udog** · 04-18-2019, 01:17 PM

Diamond Trends - Thursday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Rays are 16-0 SU at home after a game in which they hit at least one home run and it is before the All-Star break.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Royals are 0-20 SU as a road 170+ dog off a road game in which they scored in more innings than their opponent.

Batter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 8-0 SU at home off a home game in which Aaron Judge was hitless in at least four at bats, winning by an average of 5.50 runs per game. The Yankees got to double-digit runs in each of their last three in this spot.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Rockies are 7-0 SU in franchise history as a DOG with Kyle Freeland when they scored less than three runs in his last start and lost.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 01:39 PM

Weekend Watch
Joe Williams

Thursday, April 18

The Giants and Nationals have a battle of left-handed pitchers for the matinee game from the nation's capital. San Francisco has won just three of their past 11 on the road against left-handed starting pitchers, and they're 1-6 in the past seven against NL East opponents. In addition, San Francisco is just 7-22 in the past 29 games away from home. The Nationals are 1-5 in the past six vs. LHP, although they're 4-1 in the past five against teams with a losing overall record. The 'over' has connected in five of the past six meetings overall, and the over is 4-1-1 in the past six meetings at Nationals Park.

The Reds have dropped four in a row against NL West opponents, and they're 0-5 in the past five road games against a team with a losing home mark. Cincinnati is also 10-28 in the past 38 contests against teams with a winning overall mark. The Padres have won just once in the past five at home, and they're 0-4 in the past four at home vs. RHP. The under is 22-6 in the past 28 road games, and 18-5 in their past 23 away from home against winning teams. The under is 7-3 in San Diego's past 10 home games, too. However, the over is 10-1 in the past 11 meetings, and 4-1-1 in the past six meetings at Petco Park. Weather Report The wins will be blowing in at a 14-17 mph clip from right field to home plate, and there is a 35 percent chance of rain or greater fort he White Sox-Tigers game all throughout the early-evening hours. A postponement here wouldn't be a surprise. For the Jays-Twins in Minneapolis, the wind will blow out to right field at 10-13 mph. In Denver, wind will also be an issue, but it's blowing in from left-center field at 11-14 mph in the early to middle innings, tapering off to 8-11 mph by the final third of the game.

Friday, April 19

Madison Bumgarner takes the ball on Friday for the series opener against the Pirates in the Steel City. San Francisco is just 1-5 in the past six starts by MadBum, and 0-4 in his past four assignments against NL Central opponents. In addition, they're just 9-23 in his past 32 starts away from home. The Pirates have won four in a row at home, and four of the past five overall. In addition, the Bucs have won 15 of the past 20 games against teams with a losing overall mark. San Francisco has won seven of their past nine trips to Pittsburgh, too.

Justin Verlander makes the start on the road against the Texas Rangers against Drew Smyly in a matchup which looks ultra-favorable on paper. The 'Stros have won seven in a row against teams with a winning overall mark, and they're 4-0 in the past four after an odd day. In addition, Houston has won 21 of the past 29 against AL West foes, and 20 of their past 28 vs. LHP. Houston has also won 20 of Verlander's past 24 starts on the road, and 16 of his past 22 against divisional opponents. The Rangers have won four in a row at home, and they're 5-1 in the past six at Globe Life Park vs. RHP. Houston has also won 18 of their past 23 trips to Arlington, while the under has hit in four of the past five meetings in Texas. Weather Report The Diamondbacks and Cubs will square off in an afternoon battle at Wrigley, and the wind will be blowing in briskly from left field into the face of the batters at a whopping 24-27 mph. That will help 'under' bettors immensely. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation in Baltimore for the Twins-O's matchup. If the game does get underway, the winds will be blowing out at 17-20 mph to left-center field.

In Pittsburgh, a delay is likely, as the weather forecast calls for a 50 percent or greater chance of rain through 10 p.m., lowering to 30 percent. The Giants and Bucs might have trouble getting underway. There is a 30-40 percent chance of rain for Royals-Yankees, too. If they are able to play, the winds will blow 17-20 mph from right to left. The White Sox-Tigers will deal with 40 or more percent chance of rain, and winds 19-22 mph blowing out to right field. For the Braves-Indians, they'll also faced a steady rain, and it sounds unlikely they'll get the interleague series opener in. In Texas, the Astros and Rangers will deal with winds of 10-13 mph blowing out to the right-center field power alley. Lastly, the Mets and Cardinals will also deal with breezy conditions, blowing 15-18 mph from left field to first base.

Saturday, April 20

Matt Shoemaker will take the ball for the Blue Jays, and he knows the Athletics well from his days with the Angels. He is 4-1 with a 3.79 ERA across eight starts against the A's since the start of the 2016 season, and they're hitting just .258 against him. Shoemaker is 2-1 with a 3.91 ERA in five outings at Overstock.com Coliseum, and the A's are hitting just .217 against him there with 24 strikeouts over 25 1/3 innings. If anyone gives him trouble, it would be who you expect. 1B/DH Khris Davis is 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles and two solo homers, while OF Stephen Piscotty has two homers and seven RBI vs. Shoemaker in just nine at-bats.

The Rays will take their hacks against Red Sox SP Rick Porcello, who enters 0-3 with an 11.12 ERA and 3.00 WHIP. The struggles could continue, as Tampa Bay's current roster is a collective .287 with five doubles, a triple, two homers and 13 RBI across 150 at-bats. However, since the start of the 2016 season he is 9-6 with a 3.71 ERA with 106 strikeouts over 106 2/3 innings across 17 starts vs. Tampa Bay. That includes a 5-3 mark, 2.93 ERA and 56 strikeouts over 55 1/3 innings in nine starts at Tropicana Field.

Gerrit Cole and the Astros will look to take care of the Rangers in Arlington. You know Houston's dominance vs. Texas, but he is just 1-2 overall this season despite a 3.24 ERA, 36 strikeouts and a 0.92 WHIP. Since joining the Astros he is 2-0 with a 2.88 ERA in four starts vs. the Rangers, and they're hitting just .180 against him with nine walks and 40 strikeouts across 25 innings.

Sunday, April 21

Collin McHugh will face the Rangers in the series finale. He is humming along with a 3-1 record, 1.96 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 23 innings in four starts. Since the start of the 2016 season he is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA with 26 strikeouts and just three homers over 27 1/3 innings in four starts and six relief appearances against Texas. He is also 2-1 in three starts and three relief appearances at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, but he has a dismal 5.12 ERA in those appearances. If anyone gives him trouble, it might be Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor. Andrus is 7-for-22 (.318) against him overall, while Odor is 7-for-23 (.304) with a double, a home run and five RBI.

In a replay of the 1995 World Series, the Cleveland Indians host the Atlanta Braves at Progressive Field on Sunday Night Baseball. RHP Shane Bieber will make the start, and he has impressed to date for a team already with an embarrassment of riches in the pitching department. Bieber is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA and 0.81 WHIP over his three starts and four appearances across 21 innings with 22 strikeouts. He enters play with three consecutive quality starts. Max Fried is also on a similar roll, posting three straight quality starts heading into play, posting a 2-0 record, 0.92 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and just four walks over 19 2/3 innings. While the Braves entered the series 5-1 in the past six interleague games, the under is 4-1 in their past five interleague road outings vs. RHP. The under is 5-1 in Cleveland's past six interleague home games against teams with a winning record entering the series, too. The under was also 9-2-1 in the previous 12 meetings between Atlanta and Cleveland heading into Friday's series opener.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 01:44 PM

Diamond Trends - Thursday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Rays are 16-0 SU at home after a game in which they hit at least one home run and it is before the All-Star break.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Royals are 0-20 SU as a road 170+ dog off a road game in which they scored in more innings than their opponent.

Batter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 8-0 SU at home off a home game in which Aaron Judge was hitless in at least four at bats, winning by an average of 5.50 runs per game. The Yankees got to double-digit runs in each of their last three in this spot.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Rockies are 7-0 SU in franchise history as a DOG with Kyle Freeland when they scored less than three runs in his last start and lost.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 01:48 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

SF at WAS 01:05 PM
WAS -190
O 7.5

CHW at DET 01:10 PM
U 9.0

TOR at MIN 01:10 PM
MIN -166
U 8.0

KC at NYY 06:35 PM
KC +182
O 9.0

BAL at TB 07:10 PM
BAL +223
O 8.5

LAD at MIL 08:10 PM
MIL -101
U 9.5

PHI at COL 08:40 PM
COL +104
U 11.0

SEA at LAA 10:07 PM
SEA +111
O 9.5

CIN at SD 10:10 PM
U 7.0

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