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NY YANKEES (53 - 48) at TEXAS (56 - 45) - 2:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOLLAND is 33-12 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOLLAND is 19-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 28-14 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 17-25 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 77-71 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-33 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-2 (+1.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. TEXAS since 1997
KURODA is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 0.904.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.03 and a WHIP of 1.584.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.8 units)

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DETROIT (56 - 44) at CHI WHITE SOX (39 - 59) - 2:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 56-44 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 68-72 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-21 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 52-41 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 28-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VERLANDER is 65-29 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-59 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-66 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-106 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-54 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-43 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-37 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-4 (-0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 14-11 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 15-13 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-12. (+2.2 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PEAVY is 3-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 3-8 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)

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HOUSTON (34 - 66) at TORONTO (45 - 55) - 7:05 PM
ERIK BEDARD (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 89-172 (-39.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-44 (-23.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-147 (-44.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-37 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 94-183 (-48.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-70 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-35 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 144-75 (+44.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 43-20 (+23.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 68-27 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 35-10 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 45-55 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TORONTO is 24-37 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

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

ERIK BEDARD vs. TORONTO since 1997
BEDARD is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.476.
His team's record is 2-9 (-9.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUEHRLE is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.933.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (60 - 42) at BOSTON (61 - 42) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 61-42 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 70-60 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 501-587 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 112-123 (-35.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 88-98 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 83-96 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-36 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-84 (-24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-43 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-60 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 68-66 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-38 (-19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-35 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-5 (+5.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.6 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
HELLICKSON is 4-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.2 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LACKEY is 12-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 14-7 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (57 - 45) at KANSAS CITY (47 - 51) - 8:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 66-72 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 28-21 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 10-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 12-1 (+12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 28-20 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 22-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 8-3 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 12-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 57-45 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-43 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-62 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 21-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-37 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-30 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 54-39 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 22-11 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 19-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 18-7 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (47 - 52) at OAKLAND (59 - 42) - 10:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. DANIEL STRAILY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 47-52 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-24 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 47-52 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 29-42 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-38 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 30-15 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-12 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-42 (+24.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-39 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 39-23 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-22 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 71-42 (+26.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-42 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 685-674 (+58.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-3 (+3.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILSON is 8-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 10-5 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.6 units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
STRAILY is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.26 and a WHIP of 1.434.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (43 - 55) at SEATTLE (48 - 53) - 10:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 13-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-6 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
IWAKUMA is 23-14 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 15-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 22-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 15-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 12-5 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 24-17 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-66 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 39-34 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 43-43 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 25-20 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 65-53 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 54-38 (+29.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

KEVIN CORREIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CORREIA is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 0.968.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
IWAKUMA is 3-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.919.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

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MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, July 25

National League

Atlanta at New York Mets, 12:10 ET
Wood: Braves 1-6 SU in last seven road day games
Wheeler: Over is 5-0-1 in Wheeler's career starts

Pittsburgh at Washington, 12:35 ET
Burnett: Over is 6-3-1 when Burnett starts a road day game for Pirates
Gonzalez: Nationals 0-4 SU in 2013 when Gonzalez starts a home day game

San Diego at Milwaukee, 2:10 ET
Volquez: Padres 0-6 SU last six getaway games on the road
Gallardo: Over is 7-2 in Gallardo's 2013 starts during the day

Miami at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Eovaldi: Marlins 3-10 SU in 2013 in final game of raod series played during the day
Nicasio: Rockies 14-6 SU in home day games in 2013

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 7:15 ET MLB
Kendrick: Over is 5-1 in Kendrick's last six road starts at night
Lynn: Cardinals 17-7 SU when Lynn starts at home

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Villanueva: Under is 10-5 in 2013 when Cubs face a LHP on the road
Miley: Diamondbacks 5-2 SU when Miley starts at home in 2013

Cincinnati at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:15 ET
Latos: Under is 4-0 when Latos pitches at Dodger Stadium
Greinke: Dodgers 7-0 SU at home when Greinke starts in 2013


American League

New York Yankees at Texas, 2:05 ET MLB
Kuroda: Yankees 6-1 SU when Kuroda starts a road day game
Holland: Under is 9-1 in last 10 home day games for the Rangers

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET MLB
Verlander:Under is 11-1-1 when Verlander starts at U.S. Cellular Field
Peavy: White Sox 4-1 SU in 2013 when Peavy starts at home

Houston at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Bedard: Astros 6-20 SU over past four years when pitching LH starter vs. another LH starter
Buehrle: Under is 3-7 when Buehrle starts at Rogers Centre in 2013

Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 ET MLB
Hellickson: Rays 9-4 SU since start of 2012 when playing last game of road series at night
Lackey: Under is 9-2-1 in Lackey's last 12 starts at Fenway

Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Gonzalez: Under is 13-6 when Gonzalez starts on the road
Guthrie: Royals 14-4 SU when Guthrie starts at Kauffman Stadium

Los Angeles Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Wilson: Over is 15-5-1 when Wilson starts a road night game for Angels
Straily: Athletics 8-2 SU when Straily starts at home

Minnesota at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Correia: Under is 7-2 when Correia starts on the road for Twins
Iwakuma: Mariners 9-3 SU when Iwakuma starts a home night game
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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, July 25

Hot pitchers
-- Mets won last three Wheeler starts (2-0, 2.89).
-- GGonzalez is 4-0, 1.64 in his last five starts.
-- Gallardo is 2-0, 3.44 in his last three starts.
-- Nicasio is 2-0, 0.75 in his last couple starts.
-- Miley is 2-1, 2.10 in his last four starts.
-- Greinke is 2-0, 0.41 in his last three starts.

-- Holland is 3-1, 2.70 in his last five starts. Kuroda is 2-0, 0.95 in his last three.
-- Tampa Bay won last six Hellickson starts (5-0, 2.19). Lackey is 4-2, 2.72 in his last seven starts.
-- MGonzalez is 6-1, 1.83 in his last eight starts.
-- Wilson is 7-1, 2.38 in his last eight starts. Straily is 2-1, 1.33 in his last three.
-- Iwakuma is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Wood allowed one run in three IP (73 PT) in his only start, against Mets on June 18.
-- Burnett is 0-1, 4.96 in his last three starts.
-- Volquez is 1-2, 8.80 in his last three starts.
-- Eovaldi is 1-1, 6.48 in his last three starts.
-- Lynn is 1-4, 6.30 in his last five starts. Kendrick is 2-2, 6.46 in his last four.
-- Villanueva is 0-5, 6.75 in his last seven starts.
-- Latos is 2-2, 6.65 in his last four starts.

-- Verlander is 1-2, 5.03 in his last three starts. Peavy is 1-2, 11.68 in his last three outings.
-- Bedard is 0-4, 5.48 in his last four starts; he lost last start, despite holding Seattle hitless in his 6.2 IP. Buehrle is 1-3, 5.81 in his last five starts.
-- Guthrie is 2-4, 6.48 in his last seven starts.
-- Correia is 1-2, 5.08 in his last five starts.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
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-- Wood 0-1; Wheeler 3-6
-- Burnett 4-17; GGonzalez 6-20
-- Volquez 7-21; Gallardo 4-21
-- Eovaldi 2-6; Nicasio 7-18
-- Kendrick 7-20; Lynn 5-20
-- Villanueva 6-11; Miley 8-19
-- Latos 8-20; Greinke 4-15

-- Kuroda 6-20; Holland 2-20
-- Verlander 5-21; Peavy 2-12
-- Bedard 10-18; Buehrle 5-20
-- Hellickson 7-20;; Lackey 6-17
-- MGonzalez 5-17; Guthrie 6-20
-- Wilson 4-19; Straily 3-15
-- Correia 6-19; Iwakuma 5-21

Totals
-- 11 of last 14 Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Six of Mets' last nine games stayed under the total.
-- 13 of last 14 Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Eight of the last twelve Philly games stayed under the total.
-- 12 of last 14 Colorado games stayed under total.
-- Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Diamondback games.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Cincinnati games.

-- Eight of last nine Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Texas games.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in last twelve Baltimore road games.
-- 11 of last 12 Oakland games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-2 in last nine Detroit games.
-- Seven of last eight Angel games stayed under the total.
-- 10 of last 13 Cleveland games stayed under the total.

Hot teams
-- Pirates won 11 of their last 15 road games.
-- Mets are 5-1 in game following their last six losses.
-- Brewers won five of their last seven games.
-- Cardinals won five of their last six games.
-- Cubs are 9-6 in their last fifteen games.
-- Dodgers won 12 of their last 14 games. Reds won seven of their last ten.

-- Rays won 19 of their last 22 games.
-- Orioles won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Tigers won 12 of their last 19 games.
-- Minnesota won six of its last eight games; Mariners won eight of their last nine games.
-- Oakland won three of its last four games.

Cold teams
-- Nationals lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Braves are 1-7 in game following their last eight wins.
-- San Diego lost 21 of its last 28 games.
-- Phillies are 3-7 in their last ten road games.
-- Marlins lost five of their last seven games. Colorado is 1-7 in game following its last eight wins.
-- Arizona lost five of its last seven games.

-- Red Sox are 6-8 in their last fourteen games.
-- Bronx lost nine of its last thirteen games. Rangers lost seven of last eleven.
-- Astros lost 12 of their last 14 games. Blue Jays lost nine of their last ten.
-- Royals lost seven of their last eleven games.
-- White Sox lost 16 of their last 24 games.
-- Angels lost three of their last four games.
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MLB

Thursday, July 25

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games

12:35 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit

2:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

3:10 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

7:07 PM
HOUSTON vs. TORONTO
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 11 games at home
Boston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home

7:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ST. LOUIS
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 15 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games

9:40 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
Chi Cubs are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing Arizona
Arizona7-2-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Arizona is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
LA Angels are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 12 games
Oakland is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels

10:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of LA Dodgers's last 15 games
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

10:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SEATTLE
Minnesota is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Seattle's last 18 games at home

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MLB

Thursday, July 25

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Thursday's MLB matinee matchups betting cheat sheet
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There are six afternoon MLB games on Thursday's schedule. Here's a quick look at each of those matinee matchups:

Atlanta Braves at New York Mets (+112, 7.5)

Key pitching stat: A pair of rookie pitchers take the mound in the finale of a four-game series: Alex Wood (0-2, 2.45 ERA) and Zack Wheeler (3-1, 3.58).

Key batting stat: Braves SS Andrelton Simmons has homered in back-to-back games and has gone deep four times during a seven-game hitting streak.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 30 percent chance of rain and winds blowing NE at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals (-142, 7.5)

Key pitching stat: Pirates RHP A.J. Burnett is 1-5 over his last 10 starts despite giving up more than three earned runs just once during the stretch.

Key batting stat: Washington OF Jayson Werth hit a two-run homer in Wednesday’s loss and has five homers in the last four games.

Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with partly cloudy skies and winds blowing NNE at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Pirates are 1-4 in Burnett's last five road starts.

San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers (-136, 8.5)

Key pitching stat: Brewers RHP Yovani Gallardo is 4-2 with a 4.17 ERA in seven career starts against San Diego.

Key batting stat: Padres OF Will Venable is 6-for-13 with a homer against Gallardo.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with clear skies and winds blowing SSW at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

New York Yankees at Texas Rangers (-148, 8.5)

Key pitching stat: The Yankees have scored two runs or fewer in seven of the last 10 starts by Kuroda, who is 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA versus Texas.

Key batting stat: Yankees 2B Robinson Cano is 7-for-21 with seven RBIs against Texas LHP Derek Holland.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 90s with mostly cloudy skies and winds blowing ESE at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Yankees are 4-9 in their last 13 games following a loss.

Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (+119, 8)

Key pitching stat: Verlander allowed five runs and a season-high 12 hits against the White Sox in a loss three starts back.

Key batting stat: Detroit outscored Chicago 19-7 in the previous three games.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with clear skies and winds blowing SSE at 2 mph.

Key betting note: The Tigers are 24-15 against AL Central opponents and Chicago is 11-21.

Miami Marlins at Colorado Rockies (-166, 10)

Key pitching stat: Colorado RHP Juan Nicasio is 3-1 in eight home starts this season,

Key batting stat: The Rockies, who average 4.4 runs - third in the NL, have scored only 38 in their last 16 games.

Weather: Temperatures in the mid 80s with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing north at 8 mph.

Key betting note: Home team is 25-10 in umpire Brian Knight's last 35 games behind home plate.

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MLB

Thursday, July 25

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Angel Hernandez and the best 'over' umps in baseball
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MLB umpire Angel Hernandez added to his record as the best ‘over’ ump in baseball, calling the balls and strikes during the Chicago Cubs’ 7-6 extra-innings win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, which played over the 8-run total.

That improved the ‘over’ to 17-5 over/under when Hernandez is behind home plate this season, watching scores top the total in 77.3 percent of those games.

The 22-year MLB veteran has watched an average of 10.1 runs make it to the scoreboard in his 22 appearances as home plate ump, including 2.91 home runs in those games – highest among MLB umpire. Wednesday’s game featured two home runs.

Hernandez isn’t the only ump trending toward the over in 2013. Here’s a look at some of the other masked men helping MLB scores find their way above the number:

Ed Hickox (13-5 O/U, 10.4 rpg)
Jerry Layne (10-4 O/U, 8.9 rpg)
Tim Timmons (13-7 O/U, 9.1 rpg)
Chris Guccione (13-7 O/U, 9.5 rpg)
Mike Everitt (14-8 O/U, 9.7 rpg)
Cory Blaser (14-8 O/U, 10 rpg)

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Early Pod's

Thursday, July 25
Game Score Status Pick Amount

Atlanta - 12:10 PM ET NY Mets +116 500 POD # 2
NY Mets - Over 7.5 500

Pittsburgh - 12:35 PM ET Pittsburgh +118 500 POD # 1
Washington - Under 7 500

NY Yankees - 2:05 PM ET Texas -148 500
Texas - Under 8 500

Detroit - 2:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +126 500 POD # 5
Chi. White Sox - Over 8 500

San Diego - 2:10 PM ET San Diego +120 500 POD # 3
Milwaukee - Under 8.5 500

Miami - 3:10 PM ET Miami +153 500 POD # 4
Colorado - Under 9.5 500

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BOL, StarDust! I am on all 5 plays. Let's make some money!

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Evening Pod's:


Houston - 7:07 PM ET Houston +184 500 POD # 4
Toronto - Under 9.5 500

Tampa Bay - 7:10 PM ET Boston -129 500
Boston - Under 9 500

Philadelphia - 7:15 PM ET Philadelphia +163 500 POD #1
St. Louis - Over 7.5 500

Baltimore - 8:10 PM ET Baltimore -130 500
Kansas City - Over 8.5 500

Chi. Cubs - 9:40 PM ET Chi. Cubs +145 500 POD # 2
Arizona - Over 8.5 500

LA Angels - 10:05 PM ET Oakland -109 500
Oakland - Under 7.5 500

Cincinnati - 10:10 PM ET Cincinnati +105 500 POD # 3
LA Dodgers - Under 7 500

Minnesota - 10:10 PM ET Seattle -183 500
Seattle - Under 7.5 500

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The dogs are HOWLING! Great afternoon, Bum!

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yep.....those dogs are barking again.....ride that wave THOTROD

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Diamond Trends - Thursday

July 25, 2013

SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mariners are 11-0 since April 22, 2013 and as a favorite it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $1100.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Astros are 0-12 OU since May 04, 2007 as a dog vs a team that has lost at least their last four games and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1200 when playing the under.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Jeremy Guthrie starts the Royals are 11-0 since August 14, 2012 at home after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1220.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Cardinals are 22-0-1 OU since October 2009 when the total is no more than 8 and it’s past the first four games of the season, if they scored more than 10 runs last game.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Padres are 0-12 since April 11, 2013 after a loss in which their opponent left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $1204 when playing against.

-- The White Sox are 0-10-1 OU since April 29, 2012 vs a team that has won at least their last three games and it is the last game of a series for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.

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Preview: Rangers (56-46) at Indians (53-48)
Game: 1
Venue: Progressive Field
Date: July 26, 2013 7:05 PM EDT


While Corey Kluber may not be a household name, he has certainly established himself in the Cleveland Indians' rotation.

The Texas Rangers became all too familiar with him last month.

Kluber tries to continue his recent home dominance Friday night when the Indians open a three-game set against the slumping Rangers.

After going 2-5 with a 5.14 ERA in 12 starts toward the end of last year, Kluber (7-5, 3.69 ERA) has shined since taking over for injured starter Brett Myers. The right-hander has been especially good at home of late, going 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA over a five-start stretch.

"It's because of guys like him - you've heard me refer to the glass being half full a lot of times, and that's why. We're trying to fight it out in this division with guys like Corey and we're excited about it," manager Terry Francona, whose team is three games behind AL Central-leading Detroit, told the Indians' official website.

"He's getting better, it seems like, almost every start, whether he's learning something or gaining experience. And, in the meantime, he's winning games."

Kluber allowed three hits and struck out seven over five innings in Saturday's 3-2 loss at Minnesota, extending his scoreless streak to 12 2-3 innings before leaving with tightness in his left hip.

"It's something I can pitch through," he said. "It was just a precautionary move."

Kluber was at his best in a 5-2 win at Texas on June 11, yielding one run and six hits in a career high-tying eight innings.

"We kind of talked about how they're a really aggressive team," said Kluber, who grew up in the Arlington area. "We kind of used that against them a little bit. I was expanding on them and getting them to chase some pitches, and getting soft contact."

Kluber would appear to have another favorable matchup against a Rangers team that has dropped nine of 12. Texas (56-46) has scored just 28 runs during that stretch while going 13 for 79 (.165) with runners in scoring position.

The Rangers went 0 for 4 in such situations Thursday in a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees in which they were limited to seven singles.

Mitch Moreland has one hit in his last 18 at_bats and is mired in a 12-for-72 funk. Nelson Cruz, who is 4 for his last 27, is hitting .140 with no homers in his last 15 games versus Cleveland.

The Indians (53-48) return home after concluding a 2-4 road trip with Wednesday's 10-1 win over Seattle. Michael Bourn hit his first career grand slam and Asdrubal Cabrera, who also went deep, had two hits, three RBIs and four runs.

"That was much-needed and a good day," Francona said. "It's just nice to bounce back, because we had a couple tough ones. It was good to see our guys see some results."

Cleveland will try to keep things going against Martin Perez (3-3, 3.40), who has allowed nine runs in 12 innings while losing back-to-back starts. The left-hander, whose lone appearance versus the Indians consisted of a four-pitch walk last September, gave up four runs and nine hits in 6 1-3 innings in a 4-2 defeat to Baltimore on Sunday.

While the Rangers have won 14 of 18 at Progressive Field, the Indians are 28-13 at home since April 30 - the AL's second-best record over that stretch.

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Preview: Mets (45-53) at Nationals (49-53)
Game: 1
Venue: Nationals Park
Date: July 26, 2013 7:05 PM EDT


Establishing himself as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, Matt Harvey is obviously a big part of the New York Mets' future.

They once had high hopes for former top prospect Jenrry Mejia, too.

Mejia is set to make his season debut in Game 1 of Friday's day-night doubleheader against the host Washington Nationals before Harvey gets the ball in Game 2.

Mejia, who struggled through a disappointing 2010 rookie season and underwent Tommy John surgery in 2011, was placed on the disabled list this spring with inflammation in his elbow. The right-hander, though, will get another chance to shine after going 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA in two starts at Double-A Binghamton.

Mejia went 1-2 with a 6.23 ERA in three big league starts in September.

"We've tried to let him know or wanted him to understand - what he's hearing today about (Zack) Wheeler, about Harvey was all about Jenrry Mejia three years ago," manager Terry Collins told the Mets' official website. "Sky's the limit, plus stuff, power arm - all those things, and he's only 23 years old."

The 24-year-old Harvey (8-2, 2.23 ERA), meanwhile, leads the NL with 157 strikeouts and is 5-0 on the road. In his first appearance since starting the All-Star game, Harvey beat Philadelphia on Sunday when he allowed three hits and struck out 10 in seven innings in a 5-0 win.

"That might be the best stuff I've seen him have," Collins said. "What I really liked (was that) in the middle of the game, he was trying to pitch to contact to have some easy innings. And he still threw the ball by some guys."

The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in two starts versus Washington (49-53) this year. He allowed three hits and struck out 11 over seven innings of one-run ball but didn't receive a decision in a 6-4 loss June 28.

Bryce Harper, Jayson Werth and Kurt Suzuki are hitless in a combined 20 at_bats against Harvey.

After missing Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh with left knee soreness, Harper went 3 for 5 with a walkoff two-run homer in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Pirates.

"Great to get the `W' today. We really needed it," said Harper, whose team snapped a season-high six-game losing streak. "Hopefully this one will carry on into tomorrow and the next day."

The Nationals have taken 22 of 30 from New York, and they will be looking for a bounce-back performance from Jordan Zimmermann (12-5, 3.01) in Game 1. The right-hander had gone 14-0 with a 2.60 ERA in his previous 22 home starts dating to last year before surrendering seven runs in a career-low two innings Sunday in a 9-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"You can be on the top of the world and then have a bad start, but what Jordan's so good at is kind of putting it in the past and coming out the next time and doing his job," third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said. "I don't see why the next time he wouldn't go back to what he's been all year."

Zimmermann is 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA in his last seven starts versus New York (45-53). Daniel Murphy and Ike Davis are a combined 2 for 29 against him since 2012.

Ross Ohlendorf (2-0, 2.03), who gets the ball in the nightcap, allowed two runs in six innings after replacing Zimmermann on Sunday. The right-hander won his only start this year, yielding one run and two hits in six innings in a 5-1 win at Colorado on June 12.

Ohlendorf has allowed 16 runs in four games - one start - spanning eight innings against the Mets.

New York has won four of six after beating Atlanta 7-4 on Thursday. Murphy, David Wright, Marlon Byrd and John Buck went a combined 10 for 20 with six RBIs.

"Guys are swinging the sticks like crazy right now. It's fun," Wheeler said after earning the victory.

The Mets have averaged 5.0 runs during a 13-6 stretch on the road.

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Preview: Red Sox (61-42) at Orioles (57-46)
Game: 1
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Date: July 26, 2013 7:05 PM EDT


While the Boston Red Sox should be happy to see one red-hot club leave town, they'll now hit the road to face another team that has given them a difficult time.

The Baltimore Orioles hope to end a three-game losing streak and beat Boston for the sixth time in eight meetings Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

After dropping two of three in their rain-shortened series, the Red Sox (61-42) had their AL East lead shrink to one-half over surging Tampa Bay.

Boston, which has been alone atop the division since May 27, remained in first place for at least one more day when Thursday's finale was rained out. That contest has been rescheduled for Monday night.

The Red Sox have struggled at the plate, batting .225 while dropping five of eight. They could have a tough time getting back on track since they're hitting .194 against the Orioles.

Jacoby Ellsbury (5 for 30), Dustin Pedroia (4 for 22), Stephen Drew (2 for 17) and David Ortiz (2 for 16) haven't fared well versus Baltimore. Pedroia is also 1 for 19 over the past five games overall.

The Orioles (57-46), four games behind the Red Sox, hope to avoid their fourth straight loss after dropping the final three in Kansas City.

"We've been gone 11 days and everybody is looking forward to getting back home," manager Buck Showalter said.

Showalter's club appears to have a decent shot to bounce back in the opener of a nine-game homestand with Chris Tillman (12-3, 3.84 ERA) on the mound.

The right-hander, who looks to become the first Oriole to win 13 games since Erik Bedard in 2007, has limited opponents to three runs or fewer in eight of nine starts. He gave up two runs over eight-plus innings in a 4-2 win at Texas on Sunday.

"Chris does things the right way,' Showalter said. "Usually there's good karma when he pitches.'

That has been the case when Tillman has faced the Red Sox. He's 2-0 with a 1.54 ERA in his last six starts against them after allowing three hits over six-plus innings in a 2-0 win June 14 to help the Orioles take three of four at Camden Yards.

Boston counters with John Lackey (7-7, 2.95), who had his start pushed back due to Thursday's rainout.

"Keeping four of the five guys on their normal turn, despite John and Ryan (Dempster) getting an extra day, and just felt like (Jon) Lester and (Felix) Doubront in (their) slots, I felt like it was right,' manager John Farrell said.

Lackey gets the chance to improve his 12-4 record and 3.31 ERA in 20 career starts against the Orioles. He earned Boston's only win in last month's series in Baltimore, giving up two runs in seven innings of a 5-4 win June 15.

The right-hander has lost two of his last three starts overall, but posted a 3.54 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 20 1-3 innings while the offense failed to give him any support in those defeats.

Manny Machado is 14 for 32 (.438) while hitting safely in all seven meetings against Boston, but is 1 for 16 in his last four games overall.

Teammate Chris Davis has yet to homer in seven games following the All-Star break, but he's hit seven in his last 10 versus Boston. Davis is 6 for 28 (.214) with 13 strikeouts since the break.

Catcher Matt Wieters has five straight multi-hit games, going 11 for 21 during this hot stretch.

The Orioles have won eight of 10 at home against the Red Sox.