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MLB

Saturday, August 31

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of NY Yankees's last 17 games when playing Baltimore

1:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games at home

4:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
NY Mets are 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing NY Mets

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 12 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:08 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Miami

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MILWAUKEE
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Boston's last 25 games at home
Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games

8:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati

9:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Oakland's last 20 games when playing Tampa Bay

9:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of LA Dodgers's last 24 games at home
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego

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MLB

Saturday, August 31

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Saturday's MLB betting notes and tips
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NATIONAL

Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+126, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee has thrown four straight quality starts, but is just 1-1 with two no-decisions over that stretch.

Cold batting stat: Cubs veterans Donnie Murphy and Dioner Navarro are a combined 2-for-31 with eight strikeouts against Lee.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from center field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: Philadelphia is 2-14 in its last 16 outings during the second game of a series.

New York Mets at Washington Nationals (-146, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Nationals right-hander Dan Haren is 4-1 with a 2.74 ERA in seven starts since the All-Star break.

Hot batting stat: Members of the Washington roster are hitting a combined .357 with two home runs against Mets starter Zack Wheeler.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow out to center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 6-1-1 in Haren's last eight starts against teams with losing records.

St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (-130, 7.5)

Cold pitching stat: Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn is 1-3 with a 4.64 ERA in five August starts.

Cold batting stat: Pittsburgh OF Andrew McCutchen is just 4-for-23 with eight strikeouts lifetime against Lynn.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow out to left field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 6-1 in Lynn's last seven starts against the Pirates.

Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves (-225, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Braves right-hander Mike Minor allowed just one run on six hits over seven innings in his last outing, a 5-2 win over St. Louis.

Cold batting stat: Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton has just two hits in 14 career at-bats versus Minor, but both are solo homers.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 45 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wind will be calm.

Key betting note: Atlanta is 8-1 in Minor's last nine Saturday starts.

Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies (OFF, OFF)

Hot pitching stat: Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio tossed six innings of four-hit ball and did not give up a run in last start. The Rockies prevailed 6-1 over the San Francisco Giants on August 26.

Cold batting stat: Reds OF Ryan Ludwick is 4-for-18 with seven strikeouts in his career against De La Rosa.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Wind will blow in from left-center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 7-1-1 in Nicasio's last nine outings following a quality start in his previous appearance.

San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks (-134, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong is coming off his best start of the season, limiting Pittsburgh to two hits over eight shutout innings in a 4-0 triumph.

Hot batting stat: Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill is 6-for-12 with a homer against Vogelsong.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-90s with a 25 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from left to right field at 10 mph.

Key betting note: San Francisco is 21-5 in Vogelsong's previous 26 appearances following a quality start in his last outing.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (-155, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner limited Chicago to two hits in seven scoreless innings but settled for a no-decision in his last outing.

Cold batting stat: San Diego SS Ronny Cedeno is 5-for-26 lifetime against Dodgers starter Chris Capuano.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 8-0 in the Dodgers' last eight Saturday games


AMERICAN

Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees (-127, 9)

Hot pitching stat: Orioles right-hander Scott Feldman has allowed just four earned runs over his last 17 innings, going 2-0 in that span.

Hot batting stat: Yankees OF Curtis Granderson is 5-for-11 with three home runs and seven RBIs in his career against Feldman.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with a 35 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from right to left field at 11 mph.

Key betting note: New York is 10-2 in starter Ivan Nova's last 12 appearances on five days' rest.

Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays (-123, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's 3.67 ERA since the All-Star break is more than a run lower than his first-half mark (4.69).

Cold batting stat: Royals INF Emilio Bonifacio - who was traded from Toronto earlier this month - is 2-for-15 lifetime versus Dickey.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s with a 20 percent chance of showers. Wind will blow in from left field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 5-0 in Kansas City starter Jeremy Guthrie's last five road starts.

Cleveland Indians at Detroit Tigers (-170, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Tigers right-hander Anibal Sanchez is 7-2 with a 2.27 ERA and two home runs allowed over 75 1/3 home innings.

Hot batting stat: Detroit DH Victor Martinez is 9-for-18 with three doubles and a homer against Cleveland starter Scott Kazmir.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to right field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The Indians are 3-8 in Kazmir's last 11 road starts.

Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox (-201, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy is 2-1 with a 3.31 ERA in five starts since joining Boston in a trade with the White Sox.

Cold batting stat: Boston's Mike Napoli has just four hits in 24 career at-bats against Chicago starter John Danks.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with a 35 percent chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Wind will blow out to center field at 10 mph.

Key betting note: Chicago is 2-8 in Danks' last 10 starts against the American League East.

Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros (-102, 9)

Cold pitching stat: Mariners left-hander Joe Saunders was shelled for seven runs over seven innings in his last start, an 8-3 loss to Texas.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Astros OF Brandon Barnes is 4-for-6 with a homer against Saunders.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-80s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 8 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 5-0 in Houston's last five Saturday games.

Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers (-227, 9)

Cold pitching stat: Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey has a 16:15 walk-to-strikeout ratio over his last five starts, going 1-1 over that stretch.

Cold batting stat: Entering Friday, Texas OF Alex Rios has just one home run in 69 at-bats since joining the Rangers in a trade with the White Sox.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-90s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow in from right field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: Texas has won Garza's last four home starts.

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland A's (-127, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Rays right-hander Alex Cobb has surrendered two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts.

Hot/Cold batting stat: Athletics INF Alberto Callaspo is hitless in 10 at-bats versus Cobb.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-60s under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: Tampa Bay has won Cobb's last seven starts against the American League West.


INTERLEAGUE

Los Angeles Angels at Milwaukee Brewers (-139, 8.5)

Hot pitching stat: Brewers right-hander Marco Estrada is 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA in four second-half starts.

Hot batting stat: Entering Friday, Angels OF Mike Trout has a .510 on-base percentage in 76 August at-bats.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-70s under sunny skies. Wind will blow in from left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 15-3 in Estrada's last 18 starts against teams with losing records.


** Odds, probable starters, stats and weather forecast as of 7:55 a.m. ET.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, August 31

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PHILADELPHIA (62 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (56 - 78) - 4:05 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-73 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-49 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-73 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-48 (-17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-34 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-35 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LEE is 25-30 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 17-23 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
LEE is 25-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEE is 4-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 117-179 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 2-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-40 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 649-644 (-151.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 195-168 (-43.3 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLIFF LEE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEE is 4-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (61 - 72) at WASHINGTON (68 - 66) - 7:05 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 5-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
NY METS are 20-45 (-20.1 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.
NY METS are 33-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 33-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 82-80 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
WHEELER is 9-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 6-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
WHEELER is 9-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 68-66 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-66 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 46-50 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
HAREN is 8-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 10-17 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 7-13 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 8-16 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 5-12 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 4-10 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-7 (+0.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WHEELER is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. NY METS since 1997
HAREN is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (78 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (78 - 56) - 7:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 63-71 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 78-56 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-24 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 126-88 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 33-22 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 78-56 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 53-32 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-44 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-33 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 334-347 (+46.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 63-35 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-18 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-53 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
BURNETT is 149-149 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 123-129 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-5 (+5.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 4-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 7-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 8-7 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.5 units)

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MIAMI (49 - 84) at ATLANTA (82 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JACOB TURNER (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 118-177 (-40.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 117-173 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 79-118 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 27-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 56-96 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 82-52 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 48-18 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 83-46 (+26.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 81-51 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 57-36 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 37-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 51-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 28-8 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 62-30 (+20.7 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.
MIAMI is 335-381 (+39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 9-4 (+1.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

JACOB TURNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
TURNER is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. MIAMI since 1997
MINOR is 3-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.368.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (75 - 60) at COLORADO (64 - 72) - 8:10 PM
GREG REYNOLDS (R) vs. JUAN NICASIO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

GREG REYNOLDS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JUAN NICASIO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NICASIO is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 74) at ARIZONA (68 - 65) - 8:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-74 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-70 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-48 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-48 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-50 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 30-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 30-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 21-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 16-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 43-52 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-36 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-4 (+4.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VOGELSONG is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.383.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CAHILL is 4-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (60 - 74) at LA DODGERS (79 - 55) - 9:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 5-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 79-55 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 22-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-15 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 76-55 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 55-34 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 47-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-17 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-7 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CAPUANO is 18-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 136-157 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 7-7 (+3.5 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CASHNER is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAPUANO is 4-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 7-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (69 - 65) at TORONTO (61 - 74) - 1:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 38-32 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-32 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-19 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-42 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 19-14 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-2 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
GUTHRIE is 32-24 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 13-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 61-74 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 11-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TORONTO since 1997
GUTHRIE is 3-7 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.144.
His team's record is 7-12 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-10. (-1.4 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DICKEY is 2-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (71 - 62) at NY YANKEES (71 - 63) - 1:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FELDMAN is 3-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 5-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 71-63 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 103-56 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 64-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 35-31 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 71-62 (+3.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 77-57 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
BALTIMORE is 81-70 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-22 (+18.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-60 (+20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-39 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-54 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 52-38 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-24 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-31 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-6 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FELDMAN is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.663.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 4-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 6-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

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CLEVELAND (71 - 63) at DETROIT (79 - 56) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 17-39 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 15-36 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-67 (-25.9 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.
CLEVELAND is 71-63 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 68-60 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-43 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 174-136 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 119-138 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
DETROIT is 166-130 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 105-86 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 49-47 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANCHEZ is 27-30 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 26-29 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 11-18 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 14-3 (+8.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. DETROIT since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 5-7 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.6 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.88 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 77) at BOSTON (80 - 56) - 7:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-77 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-72 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-51 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-47 (-19.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 80-56 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 40-20 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 496-506 (+45.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 77-71 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 130-135 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 102-111 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 463-345 (-57.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. BOSTON since 1997
DANKS is 3-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (61 - 73) at HOUSTON (44 - 90) - 7:10 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 33-15 (+14.4 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.
SAUNDERS is 62-35 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 99-196 (-45.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-27 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 21-46 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 102-199 (-50.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-5 (+2.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.686.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (58 - 75) at TEXAS (78 - 56) - 8:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 48-92 (-21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PELFREY is 33-54 (-24.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 122-73 (+30.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-85 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-69 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GARZA is 25-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. TEXAS since 1997
PELFREY is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MATT GARZA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GARZA is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (75 - 58) at OAKLAND (76 - 58) - 9:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 76-58 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-30 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-56 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 276-204 (+65.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 73-54 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 48-32 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 116-82 (+37.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 103-68 (+35.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-28 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 41-32 (+14.9 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
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COBB is 3-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (61 - 72) at MILWAUKEE (59 - 75) - 7:10 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 61-72 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 36-38 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-71 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-56 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-51 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WILLIAMS is 6-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 2-10 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
WILLIAMS is 6-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 86-48 (+24.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 50-32 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 103-90 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 110-64 (+30.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 695-685 (+59.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 86-67 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 142-154 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-36 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-36 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-71 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WILLIAMS is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

[StarDust Bum]

Evening POD'S:


NY Mets - 7:05 PM ET Washington -161 500
Washington - Over 7.5 500

St. Louis - 7:05 PM ET St. Louis +115 500 POD # 2
Pittsburgh - Over 7.5 500

Cleveland - 7:08 PM ET Detroit -167 500
Detroit - Under 8.5 500

Chi. White Sox - 7:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +182 500 POD # 1
Boston - Under 8.5 500

Miami - 7:10 PM ET Miami +201 500 POD # 7
Atlanta - Under 7 500

Seattle - 7:10 PM ET Houston -107 500
Houston - Over 9 500

LA Angels - 7:10 PM ET LA Angels +118 500POD # 5
Milwaukee - Over 8.5 500

Minnesota - 8:05 PM ET Texas -231 500
Texas - Under 9 500

San Francisco - 8:10 PM ET San Francisco +129 500POD # 3
Arizona - Under 8.5 500

Cincinnati - 8:10 PM ET Colorado -103 500
Colorado - Over 10.5 500

Tampa Bay - 9:05 PM ET Tampa Bay +104 500 POD # 4
Oakland - Over 7 500

San Diego - 9:10 PM ET San Diego +148 500 POD # 6
LA Dodgers - Over 7.5 500