Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 7/30 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, July 30

Good Luck on day #211 of 2014!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Over/under win totals for some college football teams........

11-- Florida State, Alabama, Oregon, Oklahoma, Ohio State

10-- South Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Baylor, Boise State, UCLA

9-- Auburn, LSU, Stanford, USC, Georgia, Clemson, Iowa

8-- Arizona State, Duke, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame

7-- North Carolina, Texas A&M

6-- Nevada.........4-- UNLV


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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Random thoughts as I head home......

13) Tampa Bay can't trade David Price, can they? They're hot as hell, only 4.5 games out of a Wild Card slot- they'd be spitting on their fans if they trade him.

12) A 93-year old water main broke in Westwood, with six inches flooding Pauley Pavilion, UCLA's basketball arena, as water spurted uncontrolled for over three hours. Pauley Pavilion was renovated only two years ago.

11) Cincinnati Reds are 2-9 since All-Star Game; the wins were 1-0/3-0 games, so it is obvious that they really miss Joey Votto/Brandon Phillips.

10) Vin Scully announced last night that he will return next year for his 66th season broadcasting Dodger baseball- he started when Harry Truman was President.

9) San Francisco Giants were shut out four times in Ryan Vogelsong's last five starts; they're now three games behind the Dodgers and fading fast.

8) Rangers lost 12-11 at home, despite JP Arencibia hitting two HRs, knocking in seven runs. He is still hitting only .183 after his 4-5 night.

7) Mets wore camouflage jerseys Monday, bright orange jerseys last night; would be nice if they used as much creativity in trying to upgrade their roster.

6) It bears repeating that two teams bid on Yoenis Cespedes when he was a free agent after coming here from Cuba; the A's and Marlins,. and Miami's offer was 1/3 of Oakland's offer. What would Cespedes get on the open market now?

5) White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers was hitting .219 when he started wearing glasses; he's hitting .395 since he started wearing the spectacles.

4) Red Sox scratched Jon Lester from Wednesday's start, adding speculation he is getting traded. Brandon Workman takes his place in the Boston rotation.

3) Memo to Seattle Seahawk fans: 2005 Patriots are last defending champ to win an NFL playoff game.

2) You know its time to end your Las Vegas vacation when you lose a 16-inning baseball game and the winning pitcher is the other team's backup catcher. John Baker also scored the game-winning run, ending the 6:27 marathon.

1) If you've never gone on a vacation to Las Vegas, I highly recommend it; trust me on this. Lot more to do than gambling, you can do most anything here.

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MAC college football betting preview: Coaching changes, QB swaps headline Mid-American

In the calendar years of 2011 and 2012, the MAC went a combined 7-4 SU and 6-5 ATS in bowl games. It has since lost seven straight bowls (0-7 ATS), including five last season.

Bowling Green is the clear favorite to win the conference this time around while also giving the MAC its best chance for a bowl win. But there are plenty of other postseason contenders.

Akron Zips (2013: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2,500
Season win total: 4.5

Why bet the Zips: The Zips won only six games combined in the four years prior to last season, when they suddenly improved enough for a five-win campaign. Quarterback Kyle Pohl and running back Jawon Chisholm are an experienced duo. The defensive will be inexperienced, but it’s hard to bet against veteran coordinator Chuck Amato.

Why not bet the Zips: Akron has stumbled through eight consecutive losing seasons. Both of last year’s starting cornerbacks are gone and only one starter on the defensive line returns. Three starting offensive linemen have departed, which could be problematic in front of a QB who has been error-prone in the past.

Season win total pick: Over 4.5.


Ball State Cardinals (2013: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +1,500
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Cardinals: Ball State has improved its season win total in every one of the four years with head coach Pete Lembo at the helm. The running game will be featured more prominently in 2014 and that’s a good thing. Jahwan Edwards is the school’s all-time leader in touchdown runs and needs just 697 yards to set Ball State’s rushing record.

Why not bet the Cardinals: Four-year starting quarterback Keith Wenning is gone. So too are three of the Cardinals’ top four receivers. Willie Snead (106 catches, 1,516 yards, 15 TDs) left for the NFL after his junior campaign. Only one starter on the defensive line is returning.

Season win total pick: Under 8.5


Bowling Green Falcons (2013: 10-4 SU, 10-4 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +125
Season win total: 9.5

Why bet the Falcons: Dino Babers is in as head coach after being at the helm of the leading offense in the FCS last season (Eastern Illinois averaged 589.5 YPG and 48.2 PPG). Junior quarterback Matt Johnson (3,467 passing yards, 25 touchdowns in 2013) should be one of the beneficiaries. Bowling Green’s defense led the MAC in fewest points allowed last season.

Why not bet the Falcons: The drawback of a first conference championship in 21 years is losing a head coach. Dave Clawson departed for Wake Forest. Three of the four starters in the secondary must be replaced. The interior of the defensive line is also a slight question mark.

Season win total pick: Over 9.5


Buffalo Bulls (2013: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2,500
Season win total: 7.5

Why bet the Bulls: Although they lost a few key offensive players, the Bulls return eight starters on that side of the ball, including QB Joe Licata. The offensive line, which brings back all five of its starters, could be the best in the conference. A soft early-season schedule could foster confidence.

Why not bet the Bulls: Buffalo must try to replace MAC Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack and the school’s all-time leading rusher, Branden Oliver. Even beyond Mack, the front seven is depleted. Under head coach Jeff Quinn, the Bulls are 4-27 SU and 8-22-1 ATS against opponents with winning percentages greater than .250.

Season win total pick: Under 7.5.


Central Michigan Chippewas (2013: 6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +3,000
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Chippewas: The Chippewas open with a weak schedule that includes real opportunities for major-conference wins (vs. Purdue and Kansas). Quarterback Cody Kater is back after missing most of 2013 with a broken collarbone. Wide receiver Titus Davis opted against the NFL. A total of 18 starters return.

Why not bet the Chippewas: Under head coach Dan Enos, the Chippewas are 2-14 SU and 4-12 ATS against winning MAC opponents. In 2013, four of their five conference wins came against teams that were either 0-8 or 1-7 in the MAC. A potential quarterback controversy could become a problem.

Season win total pick: Over 5.5.


Eastern Michigan Eagles (2013: 2-10 SU, 2-10 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +10,000
Season win total: 2.5

Why bet the Eagles: Chris Creighton boasts an overall record of 139-46 as a head coach, albeit with no experience at the FBS level. Running back Bronson Hill is back after recording the first 1,000-yard season for Eastern Michigan in a decade. The team’s four leading pass-catchers are all returning.

Why not bet the Eagles: A new coaching regime is in, which could be a good thing in the long run but will signal a transition period right now. The Eagles gave up an average of 510.8 yards and 45.2 points per game in 2013. They have recorded only one winning season since 1990 (6-5 in 1995).

Season win total pick: Under 2.5


Kent State Golden Flashes (2013: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +1,500
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Golden Flashes: Quarterback Colin Reardon has a year of starting experience under his belt and he will still have 2013 leading pass-catcher Chris Humphrey and leading rusher Trayion Durham at his disposal. The Golden Flashes boast a solid duo at linebacker in Matt Dellinger and DeVante’ Strickland.

Why not bet the Golden Flashes: Kent State went 11-3 in 2012 under Darrell Hazell but compiled a 4-8 mark in Paul Haynes’ first year at the helm. The Golden Flashes are one of only two MAC teams, along with UMass, without an FCS opponent on the schedule. On defense, the line will need almost a complete overhaul.

Season win total pick: Under 5.5


Massachusetts Minutemen (2013: 1-11 SU, 5-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +10,000
Season win total: 1.5

Why bet the Minutemen: Mark Whipple is back on board as head coach, 11 years after his first stint with the Minutemen, during which he won 49 games in six seasons. He will have options at quarterback with sophomore A.J. Doyle and also Blake Frohnapfel, who transferred from Marshall. The Minutemen are leaving the MAC in 2015 so they will be inspired to go out with some sort of bang.

Why not bet the Minutemen: Massachusetts is coming off back-to-back 1-11 campaigns in which the one win came against a team that went winless in the MAC. The defensive line is in shambles and there’s no depth to speak of aside from maybe at quarterback.

Season win total pick: Under 1.5.


Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (2013: 0-12 SU, 3-9 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +7,500
Season win total: 1.5

Why bet the Redhawks: The good news is that it can’t get any worse. But will it get better? Former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin is in as head coach. Fifteen starters return, which is not necessarily a great thing but at least the Redhawks will have some experience.

Why not bet the Redhawks: Miami (Ohio) has posted three losing seasons in a row, including a bagel last year. Don Treadwell is out, so the Redhawks will have to adjust to a new coaching staff. The 2013 team was dead last in the nation in red-zone offense, second worst in third-down conversions, and third worst in sacks allowed.

Season win total pick: Under 1.5.


Northern Illinois Huskies (2013: 12-2 SU, 8-6 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +250
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Huskies: Northern Illinois is loaded at running back with Cameron Stingily and Akeem Daniels. The Huskies also boast a talented receiver duo in Da’Ron Brown and Tommylee Lewis. They are 15-0 SU and 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games.

Why not bet the Huskies: Quarterback Jordan Lynch, who finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, is gone. The defensive line and secondary also have to be rebuilt. A relatively young team will get a trial by fire with early road dates at Northwestern, UNLV, and Arkansas.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5.


Ohio Bobcats (2013: 7-6 SU, 6-7 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +2,500
Season win total: 5.5

Why bet the Bobcats: The Bobcats have been consistent winners under former Nebraska head coach Frank Solich, with five consecutive bowl trips. They return seven starters on defense and will be extremely deep in their front seven.

Why not bet the Bobcats: Ohio will need an overhaul on offense following the departure of a star quarterback, two top rushers, five of the top six receivers, and three offensive linemen. Quarterback Tyler Tettleton and RB Beau Blankenship were the team’s undisputed leaders the past few years but are now gone.

Season win total pick: Under 5.5


Toledo Rockets (2013: 7-5 SU, 7-4-1 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +250
Season win total: 8.5

Why bet the Rockets: Sixteen starters - including six all-MAC performers - are returning. The Rockets should be dominant in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Kicker Jeremiah Detmer, a Lou Groza Award finalist last season, has converted 36 of 37 field goal attempts over the past two years.

Why not bet the Rockets: Experience will not necessarily mean success on the defensive side of the ball. Toledo allowed more than 420 yards per game last season. Former quarterback Terrance Owens is one of the few starters that have to be replaced.

Season win total pick: Over 8.5


Western Michigan Broncos (2013: 1-11 SU, 4-8 ATS)

Odds to win conference: +4,000
Season win total: 3.5

Why bet the Broncos: Head coach P.J. Fleck has a year under his belt and probably won’t be as overconfident as he was heading into the 2013 campaign. He brought in a stellar recruiting class more heralded than a handful of Big Ten teams. All-MAC senior cornerback Donald Celiscar headlines an experienced and likely outstanding secondary.

Why not bet the Broncos: Western Michigan won only one game last season and it came via a 31-30 decision after Massachusetts botched a two-point conversion attempt. Freshmen are expected to compete for just about every single starting position on the offensive side of the ball.

Season win total pick: Under 3.5

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PRESS BOX: Hamlin's team hit with suspensions

Denny Hamlin and his team were penalized Tuesday for an major infraction at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, but the impact of the sanctions was minimal because Hamlin already has nearly locked down a spot for the Chase for the Championship.

Hamlin crew chief Darian Grubb and car chief Wesley Sherrill were suspended for six weeks and put on six months' probation by NASCAR after the Joe Gibbs Racing car failed a post-race inspection at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grubb also was slapped with a $125,000 fine.

NASCAR's inspection uncovered problems with the rear firewall in the driver compartment that could create more downforce. The suspensions run through the Sept. 6 race at Richmond.

Joe Gibbs Racing said Tuesday that it plans to file an appeal, but both Grubb and Sherrill will start serving the suspensions immediately. Hamlin finished third in the race won by Jeff Gordon.

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MLB
Dunkel

LA Angels at Baltimore
The Orioles look to follow up last night's 7-6 victory in the series opener and come into tonight's contest with a 5-1 record in Kevin Gausman's last 6 home starts against teams with a winning record. Baltimore is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Orioles favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

Game 951-952: Philadelphia at NY Mets (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Kendrick) 15.550; NY Mets (Wheeler) 14.617
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-155); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+135); Over

Game 953-954: Arizona at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Miley) 16.438; Cincinnati (Simon) 13.599
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 3; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+110); Over

Game 955-956: Washington at Miami (12:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Roark) 14.977; Miami (Hand) 15.753
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+130); Over

Game 957-958: Pittsburgh at San Francisco (3:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Morton) 16.496; San Francisco (Lincecum) 13.614
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Over

Game 959-960: Colorado at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Anderson) 12.824; Cubs (Wood) 14.224
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-120); N/A

Game 961-962: Atlanta at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Wood) 16.283; LA Dodgers (Greinke) 17.877
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-155); Under

Game 963-964: St. Louis at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Kelly) 14.666; San Diego (Hahn) 16.205
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-130); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-130); Over

Game 965-966: Oakland at Houston (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Hammel) 16.324; Houston (Keuchel) 14.755
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Oakland (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-165); Over

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Detroit (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Noesi) 13.426; Detroit (Scherzer) 15.441
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-235); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-235); Over

Game 969-970: Seattle at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 16.903; Cleveland (Kluber) 15.462
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-125); Under

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 14.639; Baltimore (Gausman) 15.935
Dunkel Line: Baltimore ;by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115); Over

Game 973-974: Toronto at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Buehrle) 15.893; Boston (Lester) 14.737
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Boston (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+145); Under

Game 975-976: NY Yankees at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kuroda) 14.657; Texas (Lewis) 15.543
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+135); Over

Game 977-978: Minnesota at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Hughes) 16.655; Kansas City (Duffy) 14.438
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Under

Game 979-980: Milwaukee at Tampa Bay (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 14.793; Tampa Bay (Price) 17.040
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-185); 7
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-185); Over

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 30

Diamondbacks-Reds
Miley is 3-1, 3.51 in his last four starts.
Simon is 0-2, 6.75 in his last two starts.

Arizona lost ten of its last fifteen road games.
Reds lost nine of their last eleven games overall.
10 of last 14 Miley starts stayed under the total.

Nationals-Marlins
Roark is 3-0, 1.29 in his last three starts.
Hand is 2-1, 2.19 in his last four starts.

Washington lost four of their last six games.
Marlins won nine of their last ten games.

Six of last eight Roark starts went over total.

Phillies-Mets
Kendrick is 2-4, 6.70 in his last seven starts.
Wheeler is 1-0, 1.69 in his last five starts.

Phillies won four of their last six games.
Mets won eight of their last ten home games.

Ten of last fourteen games at Citi Field went over the total.

Rockies-Cubs
Anderson is 1-0, 0.68 in his last two starts.
Wood is 0-3, 9.24 in his last five starts.

Colorado lost 14 of is last 15 road games.
Cubs lost nine of their last thirteen games overall, but won last two
Under is 4-1-1 in Anderson starts this season.

Cardinals-Padres
Kelly is 1-1, 6.27 in his last four starts.
Hahn is 6-1, 1.67 in his last seven starts.

St Louis won six of its last nine road games.
Padres lost three of their last four games.

Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Cardinal road games.

Braves-Dodgers
Wood is 1-2, 4.60 in his last five starts.
Greinke is 3-2, 2.60 in his last five starts.

Atlanta won three of its last four games.
Dodgers won 13 of its last 18 home games.

Over is 3-1-1 in last five Wood starts.

Pirates-Giants
Morton is 0-1, 5.21 in his last three starts.
Lincecum is 4-2, 2.14 in his last six starts.

Pittsburgh won five of its last seven games.
Giants lost 21 of their last 27 home games.

Five of last six Morton starts stayed under total.

Angels-Orioles
Richards is 7-1, 1.66 in his last ten starts.
Gausman is 1-2, 4.50 in his last five starts.

Angels won four of their last six games.
Baltimore won six of its last eight games.

Ten of last fourteen Angel games stayed under total.

Mariners-Indians
Hernandez is 3-0, 1.56 in his last seven starts.
Kluber is 3-0, 2.25 in his last four starts.

Mariners lost five of their last seven games.
Cleveland lost seven of its last nine games.

11 of last 12 Seattle games stayed under the total.

White Sox-Tigers
Noesi is 3-1, 3.96 in his last four starts.
Scherzer is 4-1, 2.21 in his last six starts.

White Sox won four of their last five games.
Detroit lost eight of its last twelve games.

Three of last four Noesi starts stayed under the total.

Blue Jays-Boston
Buehrle is 0-6, 5.00 in his last nine starts.
Workman is 0-3, 7.50 in his last three starts.

Blue Jays won nine of their last eleven games.
Red Sox lost seven of their last eight games.

Five of last seven Buehrle starts went over total.

Bronx-Texas
Kuroda is 2-0, 3.96 in his last four starts.
Lewis is 0-3, 11.85 in his last three starts.

Bronx lost four of its last six road games.
Rangers lost 32 of their last 39 games overall.

Eight of last ten Kuroda starts stayed under total.

Twins-Royals
Hughes is 2-4, 5.95 in his last six starts.
Duffy is 0-2, 1.83 in his last three starts; Royals gave him four runs.

Minnesota lost seven of last 11 games, but is 6-1 in last seven on road.
Royals won five of their last seven games.

Eight of last ten Minnesota games stayed under.

A's-Astros
Hammel is 0-3, 8.53 in three starts for Oakland.
Keuchel is 1-4, 5.89 in his last six starts.

A's won five of their last seven games.
Astros lost eight of their last ten home games.

Over is 16-8 in last 24 Houston games.

Brewers-Rays
Milwaukee lost last six Gallardo starts (0-1, 4.86).
Price is 6-0, 1.50 in his last six starts.

Milwaukee lost eight of last ten road games.
Tampa Bay won eleven of its last twelve games

Eight of last nine Milwaukee games stayed under.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Kendrick 9-11; Wheeler 9-12
-- Miley 11-11; Simon 15-5
-- Roark 11-9; Hand 3-4
-- Morton 10-11; Lincecum 13-8
-- Anderson 2-4; Wood 11-10
-- Wood 5-8; Greinke 12-9
-- Kelly 3-3; Hahn 6-2

-- Hammel 10-7/0-3; Keuchel 10-9
-- Noesi 8-8; Scherzer 15-6
-- Hernandez 15-7; Kluber 13-9
-- Richards 15-6; Gausman 6-3
-- Buehrle 14-7; Workman 2-6
-- Kuroda 10-11; Lewis 8-10
-- Hughes 13-8; Duffy 6-9

-- Gallardo 9-12; Price 14-8

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Kendrick 11-21; Wheeler 6-21
-- Miley 5-22; Simon 5-20
-- Roark 4-20; Hand 1-7
-- Morton 3-21; Lincecum 7-21
-- Anderson 1-6; Wood 5-21
-- Wood 6-13; Greinke 5-21
-- Kelly 1-6; Hahn 2-8

-- Hammel 5-20; Keuchel 5-19
-- Noesi 3-16; Scherzer 6-21
-- Hernandez 3-22; Kluber 5-22
-- Richards 4-21; Gausman 2-9
-- Buehrle 5-21; Workman 5-8
-- Kuroda 7-21; Lewis 6-18
-- Hughes 4-21; Duffy 3-15

-- Gallardo 6-21; Price 8-22

Umpires
-- Az-Cin-- Last five Cooper games stayed under total.
-- Wsh-Mia-- This is first MLB game for May; I've got nothing on him.
-- Phil-NY-- Last five Meals games went over the total.
-- Col-Chi- Seven of last nine Little games stayed under.
-- Pitt-SF-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Culbreth games.
-- Atl-LA-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Wendelstedt games.
-- StL-SD-- Four of last five Rackley games stayed under.

-- Chi-Det-- Favorites won six of last eight Timmons games.
-- Sea-Clev-- Six of last eight Carapazza games stayed under.
-- LA-Blt-- Last eleven Danley games stayed under total.
-- Tor-Bos-- Underdogs won 11 of last 14 Wegner games.
-- NY-Tex-- 10 of last 15 Kulpa games stayed under total.
-- A's-Hst-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Blaser games.
-- Min-KC-- Over is 8-0-1 in last nine Schrieber games.

-- Mil-TB-- Favorites won six of last seven Tumpane games

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MLB

Wednesday, July 30

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Mets's last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

12:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

12:35 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

12:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
Washington is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing Miami
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games

3:45 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. CLEVELAND
Seattle is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 15 games when playing at home against Seattle

7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing LA Angels

7:08 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 18-7 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto

8:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TEXAS
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Texas
Texas is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games

8:05 PM
COLORADO vs. CHI CUBS
Colorado is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Colorado is 3-9-1 SU in its last 13 games ,
Chi Cubs are 8-14-1 SU in their last 23 games ,when playing Colorado
Chi Cubs are 3-9-1 SU in their last 13 games ,

8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 2-4-1 SU in their last 7 games ,when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers10-4-1 SU in their last 15 games at home

10:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN DIEGO
St. Louis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis


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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, July 30


Nationals' 3B Ryan Zimmerman, out indefinitely

Zimmerman has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain. The injury is considered substantial and there is no timetable for his return.


Orioles' 1B Chris Davis, questionable Wednesday

Davis is dealing with an illness and did not play Tuesday. He is questionable to return for Wednesday's game against the Angels.


Reds' OF Jay Bruce, probable Friday

Bruce has been placed on the bereavement list due to the passing of his grandfather. He is expected rejoin the team on Friday against the Marlins.


Reds extend under streak

The Cincinnati Reds shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 Tuesday night and in the process extended their under streak to nine consecutive games.

The Reds have gone under the run total in 10 of their last 11 games thanks to scoring just 20 runs in that span. The Reds now have the sixth best record against the under this season at 25-58-3 over/under.

Cincinnati hosts the D-Backs Wednesday afternoon with a total currently at 7.0


This pitcher is dynamite on short rest

Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel has no problem pitching on short rest. In fact, he excels on it.

In Keuchel's last eight outings on four days of rest, the Astros are 7-1. That's the case for the 26-year-old when he and the 'Stros host the Oakland A's in the Lone Star State Wednesday.

The Athletics are -157 faves with a total of 8.5.


Simon, Reds dominating teams with losing records

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon is on fire against teams with sub .500 records. In Simon's previous 10 outings against clubs with losing records, the Reds are a perfect 10-0.

The 33-year-old will be on the mound when the Reds host the lowly Arizona Diamondbacks (46-60) Wednesday. Cincy are -113 faves with a total of seven.


Brewers ice cold with Gallardo on the bump

The Milwaukee Brewers have not been getting the job done behind starter Yovani Gallardo lately. The Brew are winless in the Mexico native's last six starts.

They'll try to turn things around when Gollardo gets the ball Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays in the Sunshine State. According to BetOnline.com, the Rays are currently -174 faves on the moneyline with an O/U of seven.

[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 30

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PHILADELPHIA (47 - 60) at NY METS (51 - 56) - 12:10 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 120-149 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-29 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-74 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-115 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-67 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-22 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 22-13 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 31-20 (+15.1 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.
WHEELER is 8-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 25-25 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 95-117 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 294-309 (-86.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 95-117 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 7-4 (+2.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. NY METS since 1997
KENDRICK is 8-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 9-9 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-8. (+1.0 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WHEELER is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (46 - 61) at CINCINNATI (53 - 53) - 12:35 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 46-61 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-61 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 28-13 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SIMON is 16-5 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 16-5 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 11-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 11-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 38-38 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 355-318 (-76.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-2 (+2.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

WADE MILEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MILEY is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SIMON is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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WASHINGTON (57 - 47) at MIAMI (53 - 53) - 12:40 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. BRAD HAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 45-46 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 53-53 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 28-24 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MIAMI is 350-394 (+47.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 15-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-5 (+1.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. MIAMI since 1997
ROARK is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

BRAD HAND vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAND is 0-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 9.68 and a WHIP of 2.377.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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PITTSBURGH (57 - 49) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 50) - 3:45 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 154-120 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 152-119 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 125-98 (+25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-30 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-31 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-30 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-18 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LINCECUM is 8-18 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+3.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MORTON is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.51 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-9. (-8.3 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LINCECUM is 2-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.4 units)

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COLORADO (43 - 63) at CHICAGO CUBS (44 - 61) - 8:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 43-63 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 85-110 (-37.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 16-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 17-32 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-63 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 28-43 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 49-86 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 91-168 (-47.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 15-23 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-158 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-77 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 110-158 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 207-221 (-73.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 39-71 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 673-675 (-156.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 202-174 (-43.1 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

TRAVIS WOOD vs. COLORADO since 1997
WOOD is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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ATLANTA (58 - 49) at LA DODGERS (60 - 47) - 10:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 35-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 31-11 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 19-4 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 35-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 46-17 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 31-27 (+21.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 53-38 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 7-13 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-31 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 1-7 (-7.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.

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

ALEX WOOD vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GREINKE is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.958.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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ST LOUIS (56 - 49) at SAN DIEGO (47 - 59) - 10:10 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 41-31 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 128-80 (+28.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 79-42 (+28.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-59 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 47-59 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-47 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

JOE KELLY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE HAHN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (66 - 40) at HOUSTON (43 - 64) - 2:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMMEL is 2-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 66-40 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 24-8 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 77-61 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-23 (+17.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-24 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-37 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 64-36 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 98-64 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 122-71 (+32.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HAMMEL is 9-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 19-38 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 46-89 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-55 (-22.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-57 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-43 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 46-89 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-60 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 55-118 (-33.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-98 (-40.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-49 (-25.8 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
OAKLAND is 8-4 (+0.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KEUCHEL is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.847.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (52 - 55) at DETROIT (57 - 46) - 7:05 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SCHERZER is 41-15 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 33-9 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 30-9 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 39-15 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-55 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-23 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 49-54 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 38-31 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 516-538 (+42.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 360-355 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
DETROIT is 155-121 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-26 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 15-19 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-13 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 26-26 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 11-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 14-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 21-24 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 24-29 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 5-5 (+2.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. DETROIT since 1997
NOESI is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.53 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SCHERZER is 11-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 12-9 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-12. (-3.9 units)

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SEATTLE (55 - 51) at CLEVELAND (52 - 54) - 7:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 26-32 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 324-303 (-77.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HERNANDEZ is 28-33 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 144-125 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 80-51 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 138-119 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-20 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 41-40 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-11 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HERNANDEZ is 21-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 7-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 8-7 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-6.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (63 - 42) at BALTIMORE (59 - 46) - 7:05 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 59-77 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 60-46 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
BALTIMORE is 53-44 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-25 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-33 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-17 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-5 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 63-42 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-14 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 729-715 (+62.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 185-165 (+32.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 610-600 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 30-12 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
RICHARDS is 17-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 14.55 and a WHIP of 2.771.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (58 - 50) at BOSTON (48 - 59) - 7:10 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. BRANDON WORKMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-3 (+6.9 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUEHRLE is 10-10 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 12-14 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-17. (-11.0 units)

BRANDON WORKMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (55 - 51) at TEXAS (42 - 65) - 8:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 28-32 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KURODA is 14-23 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KURODA is 5-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 42-65 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 16-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 20-33 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 10-24 (-17.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 5-20 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TEXAS is 40-61 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 28-49 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 31-45 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 26-38 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 22-38 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 4-16 (-11.5 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
NY YANKEES is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. TEXAS since 1997
KURODA is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.6 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LEWIS is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.54 and a WHIP of 1.430.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (48 - 57) at KANSAS CITY (53 - 52) - 8:10 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 39-27 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 48-57 (+2.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-36 (+20.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-75 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-67 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-28 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HUGHES is 13-8 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 8-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 7-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 9-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 4-10 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-4 (+4.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUGHES is 6-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.89 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.9 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUFFY is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (59 - 49) at TAMPA BAY (53 - 54) - 12:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 8-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-89 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 2-9 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 194-190 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 25-16 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-23 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-16 (+12.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 39-30 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 15-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GALLARDO is 35-11 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 53-54 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-29 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-29 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-32 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-18 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PRICE is 20-25 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 15-20 (-19.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

DAVID PRICE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
PRICE is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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MLB

Wednesday, July 30


Thunderstorms could hit a pair of stadiums Wednesday

Forecasts are calling for a potential chance of scattered thunderstorms at a pair of ball parks Wednesday.

There is a 40 percent possibility of thunderstorms that could hit Progressive Field in Cleveland as the Indians host the Seattle Mariners as well as a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms hitting Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox.


Phillies struggle, Mets thrive with Meals working

The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Philles in one six games to get early starts Wednesday. Once the clubs take the field, opinions could potentially be divided on who will be working behind home plate.

Jerry Meals will be calling balls and strikes for the game and while the Mets have struggled in recent games with Meals in that role, the Phillies have been successful. The Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 games with Meals working and the Phillies are 16-5 in their last 21 when Meals works the dish.

The Mets are -155 home faves for this game, while the Phils are +143 dogs. The total is currently 7.5.


Under cashing in recent games with this umpire

The Under is 5-0 in the last five games which umpire Eric Cooper has called balls and strikes.

The umpire had an Over/Under record of 9-3 on the season, but the string of Unders now puts him at 9-8.

Cooper will be working behind home plate at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati as the Reds host the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon. The total for this matchup is currently 7.


Baseball's best money pitcher on the hill Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds' starter Alfredo Simon has cashed more for bettors than any other pitcher in baseball this season and he takes the mound Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Simon (12-5, 2.86 ERA) leads the majors with $1,130 units won this season, $200 more than second ranked Henderson Alvarez of Miami.

Simon and the Reds are currently -116 favorites against the D-Backs Wednesday afternoon.




WNBA

Wednesday, July 30


Mercury cash in yet again for WNBA bettors

The Phoenix Mercury handled the Los Angeles Sparks 90-69, covering as 12-point home faves, to extend their winning streak against the spread to 11 games.

Mercury backers have been reaping rewards all season long as the top team in the WNBA improved to 22-3 straight up and 19-5-1 ATS on the season.

The Minnesota Lynx are the next team in the way of the red-hot Mercury. The Lynx host the Mercury Thursday evening and books opened the home team as 2.5-point faves.




CFL

Wednesday, July 30


Winnipeg-Hamilton line on the move

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Thursday night and the line is moving towards the home side. The Ti-Cats opened as 3.0-point favorites and now sit at -3.5.

The Bombers are 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread this season. Meanwhile, the Ti-Cats are 3-1 ATS despite a 1-3 SU record.