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MLB

Sunday, August 3

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas

1:08 PM
COLORADO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado

1:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing San Francisco
NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

1:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MIAMI
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home

1:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. BALTIMORE
Seattle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Seattle
Baltimore is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

1:40 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TAMPA BAY
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home

2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. HOUSTON
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto

2:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

2:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

4:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
Kansas City is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home

4:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ARIZONA
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

4:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. LA DODGERS
Chi Cubs are 2-9-1 SU in their last 12 games ,on the road
Chi Cubs are 8-16-1 SU in their last 25 games ,
LA Dodgers9-2-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

4:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Atlanta's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

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MLB

Sunday, August 3


Jays ice cold in Texas

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled at Minute Maid Park, posting a 2-6 record in their last eight games against the Houston Astros in the Lone Star State as of Saturday.

The two clubs meet again in Texas Sunday, with the Jays currently listed as -153 faves with a total of 8.5.


Recent history shows Reds owning Marlins

The Cincinnati Reds have simply dominated the Miami Marlins in recent matchups, winning seven in a row against the Fish. The two clubs will renew acquaintances in the Sunshine State Sunday.

The game is a pick 'em with a total of 7.5.


Tribe traditionally a good bet as home dogs

The Cleveland Indians are proving the doubters wrong at Progressive Field. In their last eight games when listed as home dogs, the Tribe is 7-1 through Saturday.

Cleveland is currently listed as a +102 fave for their meeting with the Texas Rangers in Ohio Sunday afternoon. The total for the game is set at 7.5.


Mets, Colon coming through as home dogs

With Bartolo Colon on the bump, the New York Mets have been a solid play as home dogs as of late, winning five out of their last six matchups at Citi Field.

The Mets are presently listed as +107 underdogs for their matchup with the San Francisco Giants in the Big Apple Sunday. The total is 6.5.


M's, Iwakuma dominating on the road

Starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma and his Seattle Mariners have been road warriors lately. The M's have won seven out of their last eight games away from Safeco Field with Iwakuma on the mound.

The Japanese product gets the ball for Seattle when they visit the Baltimore Orioles in Maryland Sunday. The Birds are currently -112 faves with an O/U of eight.


Halos lights out on astroturf

The Los Angeles Angels love playing on astroturf, posting a 8-1 record in their last nine on the artificial surface. That's good news for Halos backers as they'll take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field Sunday.

The Rays are presently -111 faves with a total of 7.5.

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MLB

Sunday, August 3


Domonic Brown, Philadelphia - Ques Sun

Brown is dealing with an illness and has missed the last two games. He is questionable return for Sunday's game against the Nationals.


Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado - Ques Sun

Gonzalez left Friday's game with a sprained right ankle and did not play Saturday. He is questionable to play Sunday against the Tigers.

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MLB
Dunkel

NY Yankees at Boston
The Yankees look to follow up yesterday's 6-4 win and come into tonight's contest with a 4-1 record in Clay Buchholz' last 5 home starts against New York. New York is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+105). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Game 951-952: San Francisco at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Bumgarner) 15.121; NY Mets (Colon) 16.773
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+105); Under

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 16.804; Miami (Turner) 14.664
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-105); Over

Game 955-956: Philadelphia at Washington (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.722; Washington (Strasburg) 15.771
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+145); Over

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Garza) 17.329; St. Louis (Lackey) 15.855
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+120); Under

Game 959-960: Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Jackson) 14.662; LA Dodgers (Beckett) 17.248
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-220); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-220); Under

Game 961-962: Pittsburgh at Arizona (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Liriano) 17.331; Arizona (Cahill) 14.409
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 9
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-150); Over

Game 963-964: Atlanta at San Diego (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Harang) 14.809; San Diego (Ross) 17.332
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Diego (-130); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-130); Over

Game 965-966: Texas at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Darvish) 16.221; Cleveland (Bauer) 14.660
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-115); Under

Game 967-968: Seattle at Baltimore (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Iwakuma) 16.911; Baltimore (Tillman) 14.748
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-105); Under

Game 969-970: LA Angels at Tampa Bay (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 17.399; Tampa Bay (Odorizzi) 15.662
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+105); Over

Game 971-972: Minnesota at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Gibson) 14.219; White Sox (Quintana) 15.738
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-165); Under

Game 973-974: Toronto at Houston (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Stroman) 17.442; Houston (Feldman) 14.907
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-160); Under

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Oakland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 18.211; Oakland (Kazmir) 16.856
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+145); Under

Game 977-978: NY Yankees at Boston (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Phelps) 15.422; Boston (Buchholz) 14.510
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+105); Under

Game 979-980: Colorado at Detroit (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 16.773; Detroit (Sanchez) 15.609
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+170); Under

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MLB

Sunday, August 3

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Game of the Day: Yankees at Red Sox
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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (-122, 9)

The New York Yankees are trying to break out of a funk and stay in the race in the American League East. Several new arrivals attempt to give the Yankees a series win when they visit the Boston Red Sox in the rubber match of a three-game series. The Red Sox took the opener on Friday as they worked a slew of new players into the lineup but fell off on Saturday as New York earned a 6-4 victory to even the series.

The Yankees received contributions from newcomers Chase Headley, Stephen Drew and Martin Prado in Saturday’s triumph but it was veteran stalwarts Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira doing the bulk of the damage. New York is five games behind frontrunner Baltimore in the AL East and has won only two of its last seven to drop into third place. The Red Sox introduced Yoenis Cespedes to the home crowd on Saturday and could have both Cespedes and Allen Craig in the lineup for the finale.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: Sportsbooks opened with the Red Sox as -122 home favorites and a total of 9.

INJURY REPORT: Red Sox - 1B Allen Craig (Questionable, ankle)

POWER RANKINGS: Yankees (-162), Red Sox (-119)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH David Phelps (5-5, 3.89 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Clay Buchholz (5-7, 5.87)

Phelps had a string of five straight starts allowing two or fewer earned runs come to an end on Monday, when he was reached for four runs and eight hits over six innings to suffer a loss at Texas. The Notre Dame product had not suffered a loss in eight straight outings before falling to the Rangers. Phelps made three appearances out of the bullpen against Boston in April and allowed a total of two unearned runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Buchholz is the lone starter left from the Red Sox’s opening day rotation, though his performance this season may have been one reason his name was not mentioned much at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is 1-2 in three starts since the All-Star break, allowing 16 runs - 15 earned - and 23 hits in 17 innings during that span. Buchholz last started against New York on April 10 and was reached for four runs - two earned - on seven hits in six innings to suffer the loss.

TRENDS:

* Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholz's last five home starts vs. Yankees.
* Yankees are 1-8 in Phelps' last nine starts as a road underdog.
* Red Sox are 2-9 in their last 11 overall.
* Under is 5-1 in Phelps' last six starts overall.

CONSENSUS: 56.63 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Yankees.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 3

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SAN FRANCISCO (59 - 51) at NY METS (53 - 57) - 1:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-77 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 59-67 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-13 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLON is 33-19 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 33-19 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-11 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-45 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-20 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 46-65 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-34 (-13.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 97-118 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 97-118 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 25-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 22-37 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 10-30 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLON is 70-61 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. NY METS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
COLON is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (55 - 55) at MIAMI (54 - 56) - 1:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JACOB TURNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 54-56 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 56-57 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 683-756 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 620-700 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 495-545 (+45.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 382-330 (+67.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 215-175 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
TURNER is 2-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LEAKE is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JACOB TURNER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
TURNER is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (49 - 62) at WASHINGTON (59 - 49) - 1:35 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 122-151 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-25 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-75 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 88-117 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 22-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 63-60 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 22-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 27-27 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 383-359 (+43.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAMELS is 11-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 28-29 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
STRASBURG is 25-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 25-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 12-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-5 (-0.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMELS is 15-6 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 21-8 (+8.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-17. (-6.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.929.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+5.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (61 - 50) at ST LOUIS (58 - 51) - 2:15 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 84-149 (-48.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 66-89 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 130-82 (+27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 405-279 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 26-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-24 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-46 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-49 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-31 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-5 (-0.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.2 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GARZA is 3-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.1 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (46 - 63) at LA DODGERS (63 - 48) - 4:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-160 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-42 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-30 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-80 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 112-160 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-52 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-91 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSON is 17-36 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 13-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 17-36 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 12-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 24-7 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 30-32 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BECKETT is 10-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 11-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BECKETT is 10-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JACKSON is 3-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BECKETT is 2-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (59 - 51) at ARIZONA (48 - 63) - 4:10 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 156-122 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 154-121 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 126-100 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-54 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-63 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 17-27 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 22-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-45 (-15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-63 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+1.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LIRIANO is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CAHILL is 2-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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ATLANTA (58 - 53) at SAN DIEGO (50 - 60) - 4:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 17-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-32 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-12 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-11 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 73-40 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
HARANG is 17-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 37-48 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HARANG is 6-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 8-8 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-4. (+6.8 units)

TYSON ROSS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (43 - 67) at CLEVELAND (55 - 55) - 1:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 43-67 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 41-63 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 32-46 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 27-39 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 147-126 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 83-52 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 55-40 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 141-120 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 54-30 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 79-43 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-15 (+22.8 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.
CLEVELAND is 19-40 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-44 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DARVISH is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.526.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BAUER is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SEATTLE (57 - 53) at BALTIMORE (61 - 48) - 1:35 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 62-48 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 99-81 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-46 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-33 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 31-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-7 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TILLMAN is 15-9 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 32-20 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 14-4 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 21-15 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 31-22 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 28-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 19-13 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 24-17 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IWAKUMA is 39-27 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 38-26 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 90-138 (-71.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 13-25 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against SEATTLE this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
IWAKUMA is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 0.909.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (65 - 44) at TAMPA BAY (54 - 56) - 1:40 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 65-44 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 731-717 (+61.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 433-357 (+56.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 31-13 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-12 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-56 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-31 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-34 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-20 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WEAVER is 4-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (49 - 60) at CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 57) - 2:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-57 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-24 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-56 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 28-27 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-37 (+19.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 59-78 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-9 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 299-302 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 54-59 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-70 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-51 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-39 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-69 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-6 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GIBSON is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
QUINTANA is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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TORONTO (60 - 52) at HOUSTON (46 - 65) - 2:10 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-52 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 46-36 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 43-100 (-41.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-90 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 49-90 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-99 (-38.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-50 (-23.4 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.
FELDMAN is 32-44 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 32-44 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 16-26 (-16.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 5-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 3-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (56 - 53) at OAKLAND (67 - 42) - 4:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 67-42 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 139-80 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 278-205 (+64.7 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 14-3 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
OAKLAND is 40-17 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 65-38 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 174-119 (+48.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 157-102 (+43.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-54 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-19 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KAZMIR is 21-3 (+16.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 14-3 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 16-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 72-46 (+26.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 67-57 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 71-65 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-59 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-27 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 71-59 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 20-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 23-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 11-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 29-13 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 20-9 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 11-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 9-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+1.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 7-6 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-4.2 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.538.
His team's record is 7-8 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+2.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (56 - 53) at BOSTON (49 - 61) - 8:05 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 29-34 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 49-62 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 75-83 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-12 (-8.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
BOSTON is 27-31 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 8-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 19-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 45-53 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 35-43 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 31-41 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 26-33 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 23-31 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 193-187 (-47.8 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.
BUCHHOLZ is 11-18 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 7-5 (+1.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. BOSTON since 1997
PHELPS is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.019.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 5-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.564.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-1.0 units)

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COLORADO (44 - 66) at DETROIT (60 - 47) - 1:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 44-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 17-38 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 24-46 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-26 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-66 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 29-48 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 92-168 (-46.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
DETROIT is 13-1 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
DE LA ROSA is 34-17 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 6-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 13-1 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 34-16 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-4 (+20.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 10-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 17-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 158-122 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-27 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 55-49 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-27 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 44-37 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANCHEZ is 42-43 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 41-42 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. DETROIT since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.86 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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MLB

Sunday, August 3


Indians hot in dog role with Bauer on the mound

The Cleveland Indians are 4-0 the last four games Trevor Bauer has started and they have been underdogs.

In those four games, the Indians have won at Detroit and Los Angeles (Dodgers) and defeated the Yankees and Angels at home.

Bauer takes the mound for the Indians as the underdog once again with Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers in town. Cleveland is currently a +112 home dog for the matchup.


Road teams streaking with Wegner working the plate

Road teams are 7-1 in the last eight games when umpire Mark Wegner has worked behind the plate.

Overall this season, visiting ball clubs are 12-7 when he's been tasked with calling balls and strikes.

Wegner is back behind the dish in Florida as the Miami Marlins host the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. The Reds are -113 road faves.

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MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, August 3

San Francisco at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Bumgarner: SAN FRANCISCO 21-13 SU on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Colon: NY METS 18-34 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +125

Cincinnati at Miami, 1:10 ET
Leake: CINCINNATI 7-17 SU in road games after a one run loss
Turner: MIAMI is 24-15 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games

Philadelphia at Washington, 1:35 ET
Hamels: PHILADELPHIA 16-7 SU revenging a shutout loss to opponent
Strasburg: 11-18 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175

Milwaukee at St Louis, 2:15 ET
Garza: MILWAUKEE 18-10 SU in road games after 3 or more consecutive road games
Lackey: ST LOUIS 13-19 SU after scoring 9 runs or more

Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Jackson: CHICAGO SU when playing on Sunday
Beckett: LA DODGERS 46-20 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 4:10 ET
Liriano: PITTSBURGH 19-9 SU against NL West opponents
Cahill: ARIZONA 17-27 SU when the total is 8 to 8.5

Atlanta at San Diego, 4:10 ET
Harang: ATLANTA 12-4 SU in road games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
Ross: 8-17 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125

Texas at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Darvish: TEXAS 6-18 SU after having lost 15 or more of their last 20
Bauer: CLEVELAND 36-21 SU against AL West opponents

Seattle at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Iwakuma: SEATTLE 13-23 SU after allowing 3 runs or less 2 straight games
Tillman: BALTIMORE 31-24 SU after 3 straight games without a stolen base

LA Angeles at Tampa Bay, 1:40 ET
Weaver: LA ANGELS 31-13 SU after a loss
Odorizzi: TAMPA BAY 15-23 SU after 2 straight games where they committed no errors

Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET
Gibson: MINNESOTA 7-1 SU in road games after 3 straight games without a stolen base
Quintana: CHI WHITE SOX 37-60 SU after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Toronto at Houston, 2:10 ET
Stroman: TORONTO 24-13 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6
Feldman: HOUSTON 13-34 SU in home games after 2 games without giving up a stolen base

Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Shields: KANSAS CITY 19-24 SU as an underdog of +100 to +150
Kazmir: OAKLAND 61-23 SU as a favorite of -150 or more

NY Yankees at Boston, 8:05 ET
Phelps: NY YANKEES 15-6 SU in road games after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
Buchholz: BOSTON 5-12 SU at home with a money line of -100 to -125

Colorado at Detroit, 1:05 ET
De La Rosa: 22-4 TSR after a loss
Sanchez: DETROIT 15-17 SU at home when the total is 8.5 to 10

TSR = Team Start Record

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MLB

Sunday, August 3


Domonic Brown, Philadelphia - Doub Sun

Brown has missed the last four games with a bad case of strep throat. He is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Nationals.


Mets heating up for Under bettors

The New York Mets have gone Under the total in back-to-back games heading into Sunday's third game in the series with the San Francisco Giants, and are 3-11 Over/Under in the past 14 games overall.

The Mets and Giants have combined for six runs in each of the first two games of their series and oddsmakers have placed a low total of 6.5 on Sunday's games.

Madison Bumgarner is scheduled to start for the Giants, while the Mets will counter with Bartolo Colon.

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Diamond Trends - Sunday

August 3, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Reds are 0-12 (+$1,200) since May 17, 2009 as a road dog after an extra inning loss.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- Jered Weaver has produced a team record of 19-0 (+$1,900) in his career when he is off a start in which he had a WHIP of at least two and they did not lose by more than seven, and his team isn’t an underdog or more than +110.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Indians are 0-13 OU since April 09, 2006 as a home dog when they are off two wins in which they never trailed and it is not the first game of a series.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The White Sox are 10-0 since September 28, 2008 as a home 140+ favorite after scoring 6+ runs in a loss for a net profit of $1000.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Jorge De La Rosa starts the Rockies are 10-1 since May 12, 2013 after the team lost their last three games for a net profit of $1011.

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Yankees visit Red Sox

August 3, 2014


N.Y. Yankees (56-53) at Boston (49-61)

First pitch: Sunday, 8:00 p.m. ET

Sportsbook.ag Line: Red Sox -110, Yankees +100, Total 8.5

Two storied rivals meet Sunday night when the Red Sox host the Yankees, and each team will have a fresh look for the rest of the season after shaking things up at Thursday’s trade deadline.

Both New York and Boston were extremely active on the phones Thursday, as both teams looked to make changes after disappointing throughout the season. The Yankees were able to acquire 3B Martin Prado (.270 BA, 5 HR, 42 RBI) and 2B Stephen Drew (.176 BA, 4 HR, 11 RBI), while giving up practically nothing. The Stephen Drew move was one of very few trades between these long-time rivals. Boston traded SP Jon Lester, OF Jonny Gomes and cash to the Oakland A’s for OF Yoenis Cespedes (.256 BA, 17 HR, 67 RBI). Boston also shipped SP John Lackey to St. Louis for 1B/OF Allen Craig (.237 BA, 7 HR, 44 RBI) and traded lefty reliever Andrew Miller to Baltimore.

These two teams split the first two games of this series, as the Yankees rallied from a 3-0 deficit to shock the Sox on Saturday, 6-4. Boston grabbed the series opener on Friday night, 4-3, which ended a three-game skid for the Sox.

Both teams are now significantly different, but New York had won the only series these teams played in Boston this season. They won two out of three games in that series and had won six out of 10 meetings this year before Friday. SP David Phelps (1.34 WHIP) will take the mound for New York and he will be up against SP Clay Buchholz (5.87 ERA and 1.56 WHIP). The Yankees are still very much alive in the hunt for a Wild Card spot in the American League.

Heading into the series against Boston, the Yankees were just 3.5 games out of a spot in the American League playoffs. New York made a drastic change to its lineup with the acquisitions of Martin Prado and Stephen Drew. Both players should immediately start for the team in the infield. David Phelps gets the ball for the Yankees on Sunday night after allowing four earned runs on eight hits in 6 IP against the Rangers. Heading into that start, Phelps had pitched five straight games where he allowed two runs or less. He has given the Yankees some much-needed stability at the back-end of their rotation. For Phelps, it is absolutely crucial that he can pitch a solid six or seven innings because the Yankees bullpen has been strong this year.

Closer David Robertson (1.08 WHIP) has saved 27-of-29 opportunities this season, and if the Yankees can make it to him, they should have the final game of this series won. 3B Chase Headley (10-for-33, 8 K’s) has been excellent since joining the Yankees. He has come through with some timely hits and has looked more like the successful player he was in 2012, when he batted .286 and finished the season with 31 HR and 115 RBI.

The Red Sox were said to be sellers at the trade deadline, but they actually were able to get themselves a very well-established outfield. Bringing in Allen Craig and Yoenis Cespedes gives them a potent hitting outfield that will allow them to turn their focus to their pitching staff in the offseason. Craig is having a down year for the Cardinals, but he did bat .315 with 13 HR and 97 RBI in 2013. In his four years prior to this season, he was a very consistent hitter. Even with this subpar season, he is still batting .291 over the course of his career. Cespedes, on the other hand, gives the Red Sox some much needed power outside of 1B/DH David Ortiz. Heading into the series, Ortiz had homered five times in the previous nine games.

Playing in Fenway Park, the righty should enjoy a lot more success than he did in the gigantic, pitcher-friendly O.co Coliseum. Cespedes hit 26 HR and drove in 80 RBI in 2013, and the Red Sox were wise to pick up a player like him. The Red Sox did, however, abandon nearly all of their pitching staff and Clay Buchholz, the lone member of their rotation who was with them when they won their last World Series, has struggled mightily in 2014. He will need to turn things around the rest of the way, in order to prove that he is a part of the future with this team.

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Sunday, August 3

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Texas - 1:05 PM ET Texas -116 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Cleveland - Over 7 500

Colorado - 1:08 PM ET Colorado +197 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Detroit - Over 9 500

Cincinnati - 1:10 PM ET Miami +103 500 *****
Miami - Under 7 500

San Francisco - 1:10 PM ET San Francisco -120 500 TRIPLE PLAY
NY Mets - Over 6.5 500

Seattle - 1:35 PM ET Seattle -116 500 GRAND SLAM
Baltimore - Under 7.5 500

Philadelphia - 1:35 PM ET Philadelphia +136 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Washington - Over 6.5 500

LA Angels - 1:40 PM ET Tampa Bay -111 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Tampa Bay - Under 7.5 500

Minnesota - 2:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -150 500
Chi. White Sox - Under 8 500

Toronto - 2:10 PM ET Toronto -167 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Houston - Over 8.5 500

Milwaukee - 2:15 PM ET St. Louis -138 500
St. Louis - Under 7.5 500

Kansas City - 4:05 PM ET Oakland -158 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Oakland - Over 7 500

Pittsburgh - 4:10 PM ET Pittsburgh -166 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Arizona - Over 8 500

Atlanta - 4:10 PM ET Atlanta +126 500 DOUBLE PLAY
San Diego - Under 6.5 500

Chi. Cubs - 4:10 PM ET LA Dodgers -183 500 *****
LA Dodgers - Over 8 500

NY Yankees - 8:00 PM ET Boston -106 500 *****
Boston - Under 8.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

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Yesterday's Rated Plays: ( Saturday's Results SUCKED )


0 - 4.............................-4.35 *****

0 - 3........................... + 6.46 DOUBLE PLAY

1 - 4........................... - 8.91 TRIPLE PLAY

0 - 1...........................- 4.00 GRAND SLAM

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Overall Rated Plays

28 - 36- 1 ............................- 15.09 *****

26 - 26 ...............................- 7.34 DOUBLE PLAY

28 - 24 ...............................+ 27.55 TRIPLE PLAY

3 - 5....................................-7.12 GRAND SLAM

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Yesterday's Rated Plays: ( Sunday's Results SUCKED even more then Saturday's SLUMPING BIG TIME )


0 - 3.............................-3.89 *****

0 - 6........................... - 16.63 DOUBLE PLAY

1 - 3........................... - 10,75 TRIPLE PLAY

0 - 1...........................- 4.64 GRAND SLAM

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Overall Rated Plays

28 - 39- 1 ............................- 18.98 *****

26 - 32 ...............................- 23.97 DOUBLE PLAY

29 - 27 ...............................+ 16.80 TRIPLE PLAY

3 - 6....................................-11.76 GRAND SLAM

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Monday's Tip Sheet

August 4, 2014

Tigers at Yankees – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
DET: Scherzer (13-3, 3.27 ERA)
NYY: McCarthy (3-0, 2.55 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Tigers finished off a three-game home sweep of the Rockies, capped off by Sunday’s 4-0 shutout as -230 favorites. The Yankees rallied past the Red Sox on Sunday night, 8-7 to take two of three at Fenway Park, while finishing their road trip at 3-3 by winning two straight.

What to watch for: Detroit has won each of Scherzer’s last four road starts, while the Tigers are 5-1 in his past six outings against the Yankees since 2011. New York has struggled in the role of a home underdog, posting a 2-9 record in this situation in 2014. However, the Yankees are 5-2 in their last seven home series openers, while McCarthy is unbeaten in his last six starts with New York and Arizona.

Reds at Indians – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
CIN: Simon (12-6, 2.84 ERA)
CLE: Kluber (11-6, 2.61 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Reds captured three of four games at Miami, as the offense finally woke up in Sunday’s 7-3 rout of the Marlins. Cincinnati’s pitching staff limiting Miami to just eight runs in the four-game set, while the ‘under’ is 6-1-1 in its past eight road contests. The Indians rallied on Sunday to top the Rangers in 12 innings, 4-3 to pull off the three-game sweep, as Cleveland held Texas to five runs in the series.

What to watch for: The home team has won each of the last 10 meetings of the Buckeye Series since 2012, while the Reds have dropped nine straight visits to Progressive Field. Kluber is coming off consecutive complete-game efforts, including a 2-0 shutout of the Mariners in his previous outing. After winning 15 of his first 18 starts, the Reds are 0-3 in Simon’s past three starts, while two of his worst efforts this season came as an underdog of at least +130.

Orioles at Nationals – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
BAL: Gausman (5-3, 3.70 ERA)
WSH: Roark (11-6, 2.74 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Orioles needed just one run in Sunday’s 1-0 triumph over the Mariners as short home ‘dogs to take two of three from Seattle. The Nationals rebounded from a pair of losses to the Phillies by taking the final two games of their weekend set. Washington blanked Philadelphia on Sunday as -150 favorites, 4-0 to outscore the Phillies, 15-0 in the last two victories.

What to watch for: This is a make-up game from a rain-out on July 8, as the Orioles won two of the first three matchups in the Beltway Series. Baltimore has drilled the ‘under’ in 11 of its past 13 games overall, including seven straight on the highway. The Nationals have split 16 interleague contests this season, while Washington owns a 4-0 record in Roark’s past four trips to the mound.

Rays at Athletics – 10:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
TB: Cobb (7-6, 3.54 ERA)
OAK: Samardzija (2-1, 3.19 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Rays fell behind, 5-0 in the first inning of Sunday’s 7-5 defeat to the Angels as short home favorites to lose two of three in that set. Tampa Bay finished off its homestand at 5-4, while still trying to reach the elusive .500 mark. The A’s dropped two of three to the Royals at home, as Oakland scored just two runs in the two defeats.

What to watch for: Oakland grabbed two of three at Tropicana Field in late May, as the lone victory by Tampa Bay came on a walk-off, three-run homer in 11 innings in the series finale. The Rays have won six of Cobb’s eight road starts, including each of the last five on the highway. The A’s are 4-1 in Samardzija’s five starts since he was acquired from the Cubs, but each of the past two wins came as a heavy favorite against the Astros.

Angels at Dodgers – 10:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
LAA: Richards (11-4, 2.74 ERA)
LAD: Greinke (12-6, 2.65 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Angels concluded an East Coast swing at 3-3 at Baltimore and Tampa Bay, including a 7-5 triumph at Tropicana Field on Sunday to capture the weekend set. The Dodgers were tripped up by the Cubs this past weekend, including Sunday’s 7-3 defeat as nearly a -200 favorite. It was the third home series loss by the Dodgers since the start of June, which also includes series defeats to the White Sox and Indians.

What to watch for: The home team finished 4-0 in the Freeway Series last season, which included the Dodgers rallying from a 6-1 deficit with Greinke on the hill to beat the Angels, 8-7 in the series opener at home. Following an eight-game winning streak from June through the All-Star break, the Angels have lost each of Richards’ last three outings, all in the favorite role. Since last July, the Dodgers are 13-3 in Greinke’s past 16 home starts, which includes a pair of wins over AL foes.