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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 14

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LA DODGERS (69 - 53) at ATLANTA (61 - 59) - 12:10 PM
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 35-16 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 37-26 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-12 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-26 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-47 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 19-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 61-59 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 61-59 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 48-48 (-8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-1 (+4.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

AARON HARANG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HARANG is 4-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 4-8 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.7 units)

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MILWAUKEE (66 - 55) at CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 67) - 2:20 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 67-91 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-55 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-27 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-51 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-32 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 179-265 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-81 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 211-286 (-84.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-83 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-82 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-81 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-130 (-36.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-76 (-29.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 144-193 (-64.6 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.
JACKSON is 18-37 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 11-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 18-37 (-14.7 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 6-6 (+0.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
FIERS is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.682.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JACKSON is 5-6 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.7 units)

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ARIZONA (52 - 68) at MIAMI (59 - 61) - 7:10 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. BRAD PENNY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 52-68 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 51-62 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 52-68 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 19-32 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MIAMI is 59-61 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 45-37 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

BRAD PENNY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PENNY is 10-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.03 and a WHIP of 1.064.
His team's record is 13-6 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (65 - 53) at NY METS (57 - 64) - 7:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 105-96 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-32 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
STRASBURG is 26-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 26-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 15-20 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 13-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 48-70 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-38 (-17.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-77 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-22 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 295-311 (-87.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 61-77 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 53-77 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 39-65 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 34-70 (-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 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-2 (+5.9 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.3 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. NY METS since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.2 units)

DILLON GEE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GEE is 7-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 7-6 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (57 - 62) at ST LOUIS (63 - 56) - 8:15 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 33-61 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-28 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 28-20 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-32 (+4.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
STULTS is 27-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 34-42 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 28-34 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ERIC STULTS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
STULTS is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CINCINNATI (60 - 60) at COLORADO (46 - 74) - 8:40 PM
ALFREDO SIMON (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DE LA ROSA is 34-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 20-4 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 11-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 34-18 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 14-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 22-6 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 10-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 211-202 (+36.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 685-757 (+56.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 622-701 (+40.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 446-493 (+34.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 383-330 (+68.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 216-175 (+45.3 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.
SIMON is 16-8 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 10-3 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 16-8 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 11-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 46-74 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 47-73 (-27.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-20 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-74 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 30-50 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 30-55 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 27-46 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. COLORADO since 1997
SIMON is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 15.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.64 and a WHIP of 1.924.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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OAKLAND (73 - 47) at KANSAS CITY (65 - 54) - 2:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAMARDZIJA is 9-16 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 9-19 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 9-16 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 9-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 65-54 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 55-42 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-51 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 108-89 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-27 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-25 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-24 (+14.4 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.
SHIELDS is 57-35 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 19-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 31-18 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 171-116 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 122-103 (+28.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 284-210 (+63.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 71-43 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 179-123 (+46.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-78 (+27.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-57 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-44 (+22.2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-2 (+3.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 6-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.137.
His team's record is 8-6 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.2 units)

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HOUSTON (50 - 71) at BOSTON (54 - 65) - 7:10 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. ALLEN WEBSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 94-191 (-52.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
FELDMAN is 15-7 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 54-66 (-22.6 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 27-32 (-16.2 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 50-57 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 38-47 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 35-45 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 488-364 (-56.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 17-26 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 8.89 and a WHIP of 2.159.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

ALLEN WEBSTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (59 - 61) at TEXAS (47 - 73) - 8:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 59-61 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-40 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 47-73 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 22-35 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 45-69 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-56 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 33-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-42 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 16-27 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DARVISH is 6-10 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. TEXAS since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 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)

YU DARVISH vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DARVISH is 3-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (64 - 56) at DETROIT (64 - 54) - 1:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-24 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 107-236 (-68.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
DETROIT is 15-1 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SCHERZER is 42-17 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 23-4 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 12-0 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 19-3 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 23-4 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 161-127 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 159-126 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 129-103 (+23.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 73-53 (+19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 162-129 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 56-52 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 157-124 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 45-37 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. DETROIT since 1997
LIRIANO is 5-8 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 7-10 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-3.4 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, August 14

Dodgers-Braves
Hernandez is 3-0, 2.34 in his last five starts.
Harang is 4-0, 2.70 in his last nine starts; Atlanta bullpen lost his last five.

Dodgers won eight of their last eleven road games.
Braves lost 11 of their last 14 games overall.
Six of last nine Harang starts stayed under total.

Brewers-Cubs
Fiers allowed one run in eight IP in his first '14 start.
Jackson is 1-5, 6.47 in his last nine starts.

Milwaukee lost three of its last four games.
Cubs won three of their last four games.

Eight of last ten Brewer games stayed under total.

Diamondbacks-Marlins
Anderson is 2-0, 1.86 in his last five starts.
Penny allowed two runs in five IP in his first '14 start, first start in two years.

Arizona is 7-11 in its last eighteen games.
Marlins won four of their last six games.

Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Anderson starts.

Nationals-Mets
Strasburg is 1-4, 4.60 in his last five starts.
Gee is 0-0, 2.13 in his last two starts.

Washington won five of its last seven games.
Mets are 4-7 in their last eleven games.
Under is 3-1-1 in last five Strasburg starts.

Padres-Cardinals
Stults is 2-0, 1.38 in his last couple starts.
Lackey is 1-1, 8.25 in two starts for St Louis.

San Diego won five in row, 10 of last 14 games.
Cardinals lost four of their last six games.
Last four St Louis home games stayed under.

Reds-Rockies
Simon is 0-4, 5.47 in his last five starts.
de la Rosa is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts.

Cincinnati lost four of its last five games.
Rockies lost 14 of their last 17 games. .
Under is 4-1-1 in last six de la Rosa starts.

A's-Royals
Samardzija is 2-0, 2.93 in his last four starts.
Shields is 2-1, 1.50 in his last four starts.

A's lost 11 of their last 17 road games.
Kansas City won 12 of its last 14 games.
Four of last five Samardzija starts went over total.

Astros-Red Sox
Feldman is 2-1, 2.02 in his last three starts.
Webster is 2-1, 4.91 in three starts this season.

Houston lost its last five road games.
Red Sox won four of last five games, but lost five of last six at home.

Six of last eight Boston games stayed under total.

Rays-Rangers
Odorizzi is 4-1, 3.49 in his last five starts.
Ross is 0-4, 9.00 in his last six starts, last of which was May 17.

Rays won five of their last seven games.
Texas lost 14 of their last 21 games.

Under is 6-2-1 in Tampa Bay's last nine games.

Pirates-Tigers
Liriano is 2-1, 1.97 in his last five starts.
Scherzer is 2-1, 2.10 in his last four starts.

Pirates lost four of last six away games.
Detroit is 11-16 since the All-Star break.

Ten of last fourteen Pirate games went over the total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Hernandez 8-11/0-1; Harang 11-12 (0-5 last 5)
-- Fiers 1-0; Jackson 8-16
-- Anderson 9-5; Penny 1-0
-- Strasburg 12-13; Gee 6-7
-- Stults 9-14; Lackey 12-9/1-1
-- Simon 15-8 (0-5 last 5); de la Rosa 13-10 (1-4 last 5)

-- Samardzija 3-14/6-1; Shields 15-10
-- Feldman 8-13; Webster 2-1
-- Odorizzi 10-13; Ross 2-7

-- Liriano 10-10; Scherzer 16-8

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Hernandez 10-21; Harang 5-24
-- Fiers 1-0; Jackson 10-24 (3 of last 4)
-- Anderson 3-15; Penny 1-0
-- Strasburg 9-25; Gee 3-13
-- Stults 9-23; Lackey 6-21
-- Simon 7-23; de la Rosa 9-24 (3 of last 4)

-- Samardzija 10-24; Shields 6-25
-- Feldman 4-21; Webster 0-3
-- Odorizzi 3-23; Ross 4-9

-- Liriano 7-20; Scherzer 6-24

Umpires
-- LA-Atl-- Five of last seven Barksdale games stayed under.
-- Wsh-NY-- Favorites won six of last seven Gorman games.
-- Mil-Chi-- Favorites won eight of last ten Timmons games.

-- TB-Tex-- Over is 11-1-1 in last thirteen Morales games.
-- A's-KC-- Seven of last eight HGibson games stayed under.

-- Pitt-Det-- Over is 9-1-1 in last eleven Schrieber games.

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MLB

Thursday, August 14

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12:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers

1:08 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh

2:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Oakland's last 16 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City's last 15 games when playing at home against Oakland

2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 18 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing Washington

7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games

8:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Colorado is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

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MLB

Thursday, August 14


Hitters' wind at this stadium Thursday

Sluggers in the lineups for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers will be licking their chops Thursday as forecasts are calling for wind blowing out to left field at 12 mph at Comerica Park.

When wind blows out to left at Comerica Park, the Over has gone 5-1 thus far in the season. Furthermore, there is an average of 1.67 home runs per game when the wind blows out to left between 10 and 20 mph.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the game with a total of 7.5


Recently traded pitcher meaning wins for new team

When the Oakland Athletics acquired Jeff Samardzija they expected to have a dominate ace to guarentee wins. The A's have gotten what they wished for as they are 6-1 in Samardzija's seven starts for the team.

Samardzija has only allowed 17 runs since wearing the A's uniform which equals 2.4 runs per game.


Umpire not been kind for National League team

Tim Timmons has spelled bad things for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers are 1-7 in their last eight games with Timmons behind the plate.

The Brewers will be playing at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs Thursday.


Nationals not happy when this umpire calls the game

The Washington Nationals have not been able to figure out Brian Gorman's calls. The Nats are have lost four straight with Gorman behind the plate.


Rangers' pitcher wrecking Rays during his career

Yu Darvish has faced the Tampa Bay Rays four times in his career and he has dominated them. Darvish and the Rangers are 4-0 in his four starts against the Rays.

Darvish has allowed three hits over those four games and has 28 strikeouts (average seven per game).


Rockies' SS Troy Tulowitzki, out for season

Tulowitzki is on the 15-day disabled list with a left hip flexor strain. He will undergo surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.


Nationals' RF Jayson Werth, questionable Thursday

Werth has been diagnosed with a right shoulder sprain and has missed the last two games. He is questionable to play Thursday against the Mets.


Blue Jays' 1B Edwin Encarnacion, questionable Friday

Encarnacion is on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 strain in his right quad. He is on a rehab assignment and could rejoin the team for the series opener against the White Sox on Friday.


Scorching Royals dominant as home favorite

You'd be hard pressed to find a team hotter than the Kansas City Royals over the past few weeks. The American League Central leaders are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall and 17-4 in their last 21. Even more impressive is the fact that when oddsmakers tab the Royals as a home fave, they've cashed in for backers in seven straight ball games.

That is exactly the spot the Royals are in Thursday afternoon. They are currently slight -107 home faves as they finish up their four-game series with the Oakland A's from Kauffman Stadium.

Probable pitchers for the game are Jeff Samardzija for the A's and James Shields for the Royals.

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Who's Not Hot - NL

August 14, 2014

The National League isn't nearly as polarizing as the American League is for baseball betting fans. However, there are still some clubs that are sucking money out of your wallets left and right that should be remembered before placing a bet on the diamond.

We'll showcase the three worst that the NL has to offer here at VegasInsider.com.

Colorado Rockies (46-73, -$2,667) – The Rockies had everything rolling at the beginning of the season, and there was even a point back in April when they had the best money mark in the game. However, they haven't been able to keep either shortstop Troy Tulowitzki or outfielder Carlos Gonzalez healthy this entire year, and they simply don't have all that much of a team aside from that.

The most embarrassing moment of the year might have come when they gave up a steal of home plate last week because catcher Michael McKenry was literally just too lazy to pay attention to the runner on third base when he lobbed the ball back to the pitcher's mound. The upcoming Broncos season can't start soon enough for Denver sports fans.

Arizona Diamondbacks (51-67, -$1,490) – Worse for Colorado? That steal of home came against an Arizona team which has completely given up on the season as well. The Diamondbacks made a number of relatively minor moves at the trade deadline that did net them some prospects in exchange for men like Martin Prado and Brandon McCarthy who really weren't going to be a part of the team in the long-term future either. It wasn't a complete washout.

Arizona has at least competed in the second-half of the year, and on the road, the team is 26-28 and +$252. It's playing at Chase Field that has been so brutal for the Diamondbacks. They started off the year in horrid form at home, and that just hasn't gotten any better. Arizona is 25-39 and -$1,742 at Chase Field this year.

Atlanta Braves (60-59, -$1,013) – The argument could be made that manager Fredi Gonzalez should have his job on the line if the Braves don't make the playoffs this year. They really haven't had a team with a legit shot at winning the World Series since he took over. Sure, losing RHP Kris Medlen and RHP Brandon Beachy before the season started to Tommy John surgery didn't help the cause, but this isn't a .500 team.

This is a club which should be winning at least 88-90 games and winning, at minimum, a Wild Card slot. Instead, Atlanta finds itself five games back of the Washington Nationals for the top spot in the NL East and 2 ½ games back of the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants for that last Wild Card spot. If Atlanta keeps faltering like this, both the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets could plausibly catch up, and if this team finishes fourth, there might not be any reprieve for Gonzalez, nor should there be.

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MLB
Short Sheet

Thursday, August 14

LA Dodgers at Atlanta, 12:10 ET
Hernandez: LA DODGERS 19-8 in road games after a loss
Harang: ATLANTA 12-20 against NL West opponents

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Fiers: MILWAUKEE 1-7 after scoring and allowing 4 runs or less last 3 games
Jackson: CHICAGO CUBS 9-0 after scoring 4 runs or less 5 straight games

Arizona at Miami, 7:10 ET
Anderson: ARIZONA 7-18 against the money line after allowing 2 runs or less
Penny: 29-14 OVER in home games after giving up 1 or less earned runs last outing

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Strasburg: WASHINGTON 48-26 as a road favorite
Gee: NY METS 36-52 in home games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

San Diego at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Stults: SAN DIEGO 7-25 in road games after a win by 2 runs or less
Lackey: ST LOUIS 20-7 with a well rested bullpen - threw 3 innings or less over last 2 games

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Simon: 9-0 TSR on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
De La Rosa: COLORADO 27-46 after a loss

Oakland at Kansas City, 2:10 ET
Samardzija: 1-11 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Shields: 19-9 TSR in day games

Houston at Boston, 7:10 ET
Feldman: 21-7 UNDER against AL East opponents
Webster: BOSTON 12-3 UNDER in home games after 2 or more consecutive wins

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 ET
Odorizzi: TAMPA BAY 23-10 UNDER on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Darvish: 31-17 UNDER as a favorite

Pittsburg at Detroit, 1:05 ET
Liriano: PITTSBURGH 73-53 after a loss
Scherzer: 19-3 TSR in home games in day games

TSR = Team Start Record

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MLB

Thursday, August 14


J.J. Hardy, Baltimore - Ques Fri

Hardy has missed three-straight games with a sprained left thumb. He is questionable for Friday against the Indians.


This club cashing in on Under tickets

The Chicago Cubs and their backers haven't had much to enjoy during the 2014 season, but if you've been riding the Cubbies' recent Under trend, you've been cashing tickets.

The Cubs have posted an 0-6-1 Over/Under record in their last seven ball games, including five straight under the total.

Oddsmakers have posted a total of 7.5 for this matchup.

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WEDNESDAY's Rated Plays:


2 - 0.............................+ 2.00 *****

3 - 2........................... + 3.16 DOUBLE PLAY

0 - 1........................... - 3.18 TRIPLE PLAY

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

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Overall Rated Plays

46 - 52- 1 ............................- 16.06 *****

40 - 47 ................................- 24.41 DOUBLE PLAY

43 - 41.................................+ 17.84TRIPLE PLAY

11 - 13....................................-7.56 GRAND SLAM




Thursday, August 14

Game Score Status Pick Amount


LA Dodgers - 12:10 PM ET Atlanta -122 500 GRAND SLAM

Atlanta - Under 7.5 500


Pittsburgh - 1:08 PM ET Pittsburgh +172 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Detroit - Over 7.5 500


Oakland - 2:10 PM ET Kansas City -111 500 *****

Kansas City - Over 7 500


Milwaukee - 2:20 PM ET Chi. Cubs +119 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Chi. Cubs - Over 7.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

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Evening Selections:

Thursday, August 14

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Arizona - 7:10 PM ET Arizona +113 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Miami - Under 7.5 500


Houston - 7:10 PM ET Houston +146 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Boston - Under 9 500 TRIPLE PLAY


Washington - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets +136 500 DOUBLE PLAY

NY Mets - Over 7 500


Tampa Bay - 8:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -133 500 GRAND SLAM

Texas - Under 9 500


San Diego - 8:15 PM ET San Diego +151 500 *****

St. Louis - Over 7.5 500 *****


Cincinnati - 8:40 PM ET Colorado -126 500 *****

Colorado - Under 9.5 500

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

There are seven new head coaches in the NFL this season...........

Cleveland—Mike Pettine—Defensive background, was HS coach featured in a 1999 TV reality show about high school football in eastern PA. Has come a long way; now has Johnny Manziel as his rookie QB/franchise savior.

Detroit—Jim Caldwell-- Went 26-63 as coach at Wake Forest, then didn’t win a title in Indy even though he had Peyton Manning. If I was a Lions’ fan, wouldn’t be very happy with this hire.

Houston—Bill O’Brien—Another person Tom Brady made famous; he was QB coach in Foxboro, then was doing good work at Penn State until he bolted to this job for unknown reasons.

Minnesota—Mike Zimmer—How come the media never complained when this guy got passed over for HC jobs year after year? Finally gets his chance with the Vikings playing outdoors for the next two years, as a new stadium is built.

Tampa Bay—Lovie Smith—Won more than he lost in Chicago, but won only one playoff game the last five years, so they stupidly fired him. Bucs benefit from Bears’ mistake.

Tennessee— Ken Whienhunt-- Got Cardinals to the Super Bowl; I repeat, he got the Cardinals to the Super Bowl. Tremendous hire.

Washington—Jay Gruden-- Was HC in Arena League for 8 or 9 years; once quit as HC to go back to playing QB in the AFL. Will do well in Washington.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with the weekend here.......

13) On Monday, there was an article online about Eldrick Woods lobbying to be on the Ryder Cup team; on Wednesday, he announced his golf was done until December for medical reasons. Alrighty then, the old “You can’t fire me, I quit!!!” tactic.

Saves Tom Watson the trouble of not picking Eldrick when it comes time to choose up sides for one of the most overrated events of any year, the Ryder Cup.

12) If every Bronx Bomber game ended after the 5th inning, they’d be 63-38-18 this season. But games are nine innings and they’re 61-58; is it all the bullpen’s fault? Without knowing exact numbers, I’m guessing their late-inning offense is very poor, they don’t tack on to leads, so they lose a lot of close games. They’ll be better next year when they get ARod back.

11) Why did the Lions hire Jim Caldwell as their coach? Seriously, they couldn’t come up with a better candidate than him? If I was a Lion fan, one playoff win in 50 years would be frustrating, but hiring this guy, who couldn’t win with Payton Manning under center, who went 26-63 in eight years at Wake Forest, that would be a big problem for me.

10) Rutgers at Washington State on August 30 is a very long road trip for the Scarlet Knights (Rutgers is in New Jersey); they opened at Fresno State LY, so they must have a big travel budget. Wonder how many times I’ll look for Rutgers in the AAC section before I get it ingrained in my head that they’re in the Big 14 now.

9) Saturday is National Rollercoaster Day. One of the things in life I like least are rollercoasters. Seriously. Scare the hell out of me. Ever see the movie Shakedown, with Sam Elliott/Peter Weller? Rollercoaster goes into the ocean at the end? Have not been on one since I saw that movie. All I think about when I’m on one is how many ways it could go off the tracks and kill me. No bueno.

8) Baseball injury updates: Manny Machado is on the DL with a sprained knee he injured while swinging a bat in a game. Weird thing. Texas put Yu Darvish on the DL; Troy Tulowitzki is done for the year after hip surgery; first they spell his name wrong on his giveaway t-shirt, then he gets hurt and is gone for the year. Rough year for the Rockies.

7) Looks like the Mets will bring manager Terry Collins back next year; he can’t get over .500 with the Mets but keeps his job longer than he did with Houston or the Angels, where he was seldom under .500. Go figure.

6) Cincinnati transfer Jermaine Lawrence is eligible immediately at Manhattan, where he is expected to be a big addition to Steve Masiello’s team.

5) Arizona Diamondbacks played a doubleheader in Cleveland on Wednesday, won the nightcap in extra innings, then flew to Miami and got in at 3:39am. Not every day is glamorous for a pro athlete.

4) When the Atlanta Hawks traded Pete Maravich to the New Orleans Jazz, they got back two journeyman players and five draft picks, two of whom became David Thompson and Alex English, both Hall of Fame players. Problem for Atlanta was that neither Thompson or English ever played for the Hawks; Thompson signed with the ABA’s Nuggets, English was traded to Milwaukee. Whoops.

3) Tennessee Volunteers haven't played in a bowl game since 2010; they've had four head coaches the last seven years. Butch Jones will get it done in Knoxville, if he is given enough time. Not a lot of patient people in the SEC.

2) Louisville Cardinals are 15-29 vs spread at home since Bobby Petrino left there for Arkansas after the '06 season; now he is back with the Cardinals-- can he get Louisville back to being a dominant home team, as they move up to the ACC?

1) University of Texas gave alum/former NFL QB Vince Young a $100K a year job as a fund raiser, proving that if you win a national title for the Longhorns, you are indeed set for life. He works in community outreach, meaning he is going to shake a lot of boosters' hands in the coming years.

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 15

Pirates-Nationals
Morton is 0-2, 5.48 in his last four starts.
Roark is 4-1, 2.20 in his last six starts.

Pittsburgh lost four of last six, including last three on road.
Nationals won six of their last eight games.
Five of last seven Pirate road games went over total; four of Nationals' last five games stayed under.

Cubs-Mets
Wood is 0-3, 7.06 in his last eight starts.
Wheeler is 3-0, 2.10 in his last eight starts.

Cubs are 8-6 in their last fourteen games.
Mets lost their last three games, scoring four runs.

Under is 6-1-1 in Cubs' last eight games.

Diamondbacks-Marlins
Cahill is 1-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
Hand is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts.

Arizona is 7-12 in its last nineteen games.
Marlins won five of their last seven games.

Five of last seven Cahill starts went over total.

Padres-Cardinals
Ross is 4-0, 1.74 in his last five starts.
Lynn is 4-2, 2.64 in his last seven starts.

San Diego won five of its last six games.
Cardinals lost four of their last seven games.
Last five St Louis home games stayed under.

Reds-Rockies
Cueto is 6-0, 2.23 in his last seven starts.
Morales is 0-2, 4.91 in his last four starts.

Cincinnati lost five of its last six games.
Rockies lost 14 of their last 18 games. .
Nine of last eleven Morales starts stayed under.

Brewers-Dodgers
Nelson is 1-2, 3.15 in his last three starts.
Greinke is 0-2, 4.29 in his last three starts.

Milwaukee is 5-8 in its last thirteen road games.
Dodgers won four of their last five games.

Last four Nelson games stayed under total.

Phillies-Giants
Hamels is 3-1, 0.97 in his last five starts.
Bumgarner is 4-2, 3.05 in his last six starts.

Philly lost five of its last six games.
Giants lost five of their last six games.

Seven of last eight Hamels starts stayed under.

Mariners-Tigers
Paxton is 2-0, 2.38 in four starts this season.
Porcello is 2-1, 2.00 in his last five starts.

Mariners won eight of their last nine games.
Detroit won its last five home games.
Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Porcello starts.

Orioles-Indians
Chen is 5-1, 2.92 in his last six starts.
Kluber is 6-0, 1.49 in his last seven starts.

Orioles won eight of their last ten games.
Cleveland won three of its last four games.

Five of last six Chen starts stayed under total.

Bronx-Tampa Bay
McCarthy is 4-1, 2.70 in his last five starts.
Cobb is 3-0, 1.85 in his last six starts.

Bronx lost last four games, outscored 23-7.
Rays won six of their last eight games.

Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Bronx games.

Astros-Red Sox
Keuchel is 1-3, 3.44 in his last five starts.
Buchholz is 0-2, 8.25 in his last four starts.

Houston lost its last six road games.
Red Sox won five of their last six games.

Six of last nine Boston games stayed under total.

Angels-Rangers
Richards is 3-1, 1.40 in his last six road starts.
Martinez is 1-4, 7.67 in his last six starts.

Angels won three of their last four games.
Texas lost 15 of their last 22 games.

Five of last seven Angel games stayed under total.

Royals-Twins
Duffy is 3-0, 2.22 in his last four starts.
Nolasco was 1-2, 6.53 in his last six starts before going on DL.

Royals won 13 of their last 15 games.
Minnesota won three of its last four games.

Six of last nine Kansas City games stayed under.

Blue Jays-White Sox
Stroman is 3-1, 2.18 in his last five starts.
Noesi is 1-0, 2.51 in his last two starts.

Toronto lost nine of its last twelve games.
White Sox lost eight of their last eleven games.

Seven of last eight Stroman starts stayed under.

A's-Braves
Hammel is 1-0, 0.75 in his last two starts.
Wood is 1-1, 2.62 in his last three starts.

Oakland is 6-12 in its last eighteen road games.
Braves lost 12 of their last 15 games.
Six of last eight Oakland road games went over total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Morton 10-14; Roark 13-10
-- Wood 12-11; Wheeler 11-13
-- Cahill 3-6; Hand 4-6
-- Ross 13-12; Lynn 15-9
-- Cueto 16-9; Morales 7-10
-- Nelson 3-3; Greinke 13-11
-- Hamels 9-12; Bumgarner 14-11

-- Paxton 3-1; Porcello 14-8
-- Chen 14-8; Kluber 16-9
-- McCarthy 4-14/5-1; Cobb 7-8
-- Keuchel 11-11; Buchholz 7-12
-- Richards 17-7; Martinez 5-10
-- Duffy 9-9; Nolasco 8-10
-- Stroman 7-6; Noesi 10-9

-- Hammel 10-7/1-5; Wood 6-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Morton 4-24; Roark 4-23
-- Wood 6-24; Wheeler 7-24
-- Cahill 4-9;; Hand 3-10
-- Ross 6-25; Lynn 6-24
-- Cueto 5-23 (3 of last 3); Morales 3-17
-- Nelson 1-6; Greinke 6-24
-- Hamels 3-21; Bumgarner 6-25

-- Paxton 2-4; Porcello 8-22
-- Chen 7-22; Kluber 4-25
-- McCarthy 5-24; Cobb 4-18
-- Keuchel 5-22; Buchholz 8-19 (4 of last 5)
-- Richards 5-24; Martinez 6-15
-- Duffy 4-18; Nolasco 7-18
-- Stroman 2-13; Noesi 5-19

-- Hammel 8-23 (3 of last 5); Wood 6-16

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MLB

Friday, August 15

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7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Baltimore

7:08 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Seattle is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
NY Yankees are 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games

7:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games on the road
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MIAMI
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Miami
Miami is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. ATLANTA
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Texas's last 23 games

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Toronto is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Toronto

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 11 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

8:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home

8:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
Cincinnati is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games

10:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games

10:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games

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MLB

Friday, August 15


Divisional rival not happy seeing this Royals pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have never been able to figure out Kansas City Royals' Darren Duffy. The Twins are 0-4 in their last four starts against Duffy.

Those four starts have seen the Twins score only four runs against Duffy and have 21 strikeouts.


Intra-divisional matchup has been one-sided

To say the Los Angeles Angels have been decimating the Texas Rangers may be an understatement. The Angels going into their weekend series with the Rangers taking the last seven games.

The Angels have outscored the Rangers 48-22, a run differential of 26, and have held the Rangers to three runs or less five times.


Under bettors rush to the window with these teams

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Miami Marlins have been a boon for totals bettors. In the last eight meetings between the D-Backs and Marlins, the teams are carrying a 1-7 over/under record.

The two teams have combined for 38 runs in those eight games (average 4.75 per game) and have six times scored five runs or less combined.


Rockies' OF Carlos Gonzalez, 15-day DL

Gonzalez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to left knee tendinitis. He is expected to undergo surgery on Monday and could miss the remainder of the season.


Nationals' RF Jayson Werth, questionable Friday

Werth has missed the last three games with a sprained right shoulder. He is questionable Friday against the Pirates.

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MLB
Dunkel

Oakland at Atlanta
The A's head to Atlanta to open a series against a Braves team that is 4-10 in its last 14 interleague games. Oakland is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the A's favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-105). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Game 951-952: Pittsburgh at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Morton) 15.302; Washington (Roark) 16.114
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-150); Over

Game 953-954: Chicago Cubs at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Wood) 13.707; NY Mets (Wheeler) 16.224
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-160); Under

Game 955-956: Arizona at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Cahill) 15.302; Miami (Hand) 13.889
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Miami (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+110); Over

Game 957-958: San Diego at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Ross) 16.409; St. Louis (Lynn) 15.112
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+115); Under

Game 959-960: Cincinnati at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 16.904; Colorado (Morales) 15.817
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-150); Over

Game 961-962: Milwaukee at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Nelson) 14.311; LA Dodgers (Greinke) 17.204
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 3; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-170); Under

Game 963-964: Philadelphia at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.792; San Francisco (Bumgarner) 14.102
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+125); Under

Game 965-966: Seattle at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Paxton) 16.309; Detroit (Porcello) 15.475
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+115); Over

Game 967-968: Baltimore at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 17.302; Cleveland (Kluber 16.435
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Under

Game 969-970: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (McCarthy) 16.412; Tampa Bay (Cobb) 14.774
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+115)); Over

Game 971-972: Houston at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Keuchel) 14.774; Boston (Buchholz) 15.622
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145); Over

Game 973-974: LA Angels at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Richards) 15.745; Texas (Martinez) 13.817
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-220); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-220); Under

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Duffy) 16.892; Minnesota (Nolasco) 14.259
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-140); Over

Game 977-978: Toronto at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Stroman) 17.892; White Sox (Noesi) 15.333
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-150); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-150); Under

Game 979-980: Oakland at Atlanta (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Hammel) 16.332; Atlanta (Wood) 14.204
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-105); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, August 15

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PITTSBURGH (64 - 57) at WASHINGTON (66 - 53) - 7:05 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 244-473 (-99.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 107-237 (-69.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 161-128 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 159-127 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-32 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 129-104 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 73-54 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 106-96 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-32 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 51-63 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-22 (-13.0 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
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MORTON is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

TANNER ROARK vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 68) at NY METS (57 - 65) - 7:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 179-266 (-50.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 211-287 (-85.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 179-266 (-50.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-57 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 677-679 (-156.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NY METS are 28-19 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 35-21 (+18.6 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.
WOOD is 8-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 61-78 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-23 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 61-78 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 53-78 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 25-42 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. NY METS since 1997
WOOD is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.2 units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WHEELER is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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ARIZONA (52 - 69) at MIAMI (60 - 61) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. BRAD HAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 52-69 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 52-69 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 60-61 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 58-61 (+1.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 46-37 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 58-61 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-57 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. MIAMI since 1997
CAHILL is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

BRAD HAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HAND is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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SAN DIEGO (57 - 63) at ST LOUIS (64 - 56) - 8:15 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 41-51 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 135-87 (+26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-29 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 77-84 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-34 (-11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ROSS is 1-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LYNN is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.588.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (60 - 61) at COLORADO (47 - 74) - 8:40 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. FRANKLIN MORALES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 685-758 (+55.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 119-113 (+29.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 622-702 (+39.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 446-494 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 383-331 (+67.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 216-176 (+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.
COLORADO is 47-74 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 47-74 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 31-50 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 31-55 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 49-70 (-24.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 22-35 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. COLORADO since 1997
CUETO is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (67 - 55) at LA DODGERS (70 - 53) - 10:10 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 31-12 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 32-12 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 20-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 20-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 41-18 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 47-17 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 67-55 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
MILWAUKEE is 5-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-27 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-16 (+17.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-51 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 98-87 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 107-103 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 1-8 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JIMMY NELSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
NELSON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GREINKE is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 8.10 and a WHIP of 2.100.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (53 - 68) at SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 57) - 10:15 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-157 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-155 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 22-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 22-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 15-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 121-104 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-14 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 383-362 (+40.6 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 11-3 (+9.6 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)
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-38 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-71 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-25 (-11.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-71 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-21 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-68 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 10-14 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 9-14 (-13.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 10-14 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 3-8 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMELS is 6-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 8-6 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+0.7 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (65 - 55) at DETROIT (65 - 54) - 7:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PORCELLO is 32-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 12-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 65-55 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 31-23 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 10-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
SEATTLE is 28-22 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 43-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-14 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 29-18 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 163-129 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 158-124 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-37 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. DETROIT since 1997
PAXTON is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PORCELLO is 4-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (69 - 50) at CLEVELAND (60 - 60) - 7:05 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 152-131 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 86-54 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 146-125 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-11 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KLUBER is 15-7 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 70-50 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-24 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 20-16 (+15.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-24 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-18 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-47 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-28 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-35 (+20.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-15 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHEN is 46-32 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 14-6 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 24-45 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
CHEN is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.62 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KLUBER is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.628.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (61 - 58) at TAMPA BAY (60 - 61) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 31-36 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MCCARTHY is 17-29 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 542-620 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 46-25 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 60-61 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-32 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 37-40 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-35 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-23 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-3 (+3.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MCCARTHY is 4-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

ALEX COBB vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
COBB is 4-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 0.851.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)

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HOUSTON (50 - 72) at BOSTON (55 - 65) - 7:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 24-43 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 13-47 (-25.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-122 (-33.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-66 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 28-32 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 51-57 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 39-47 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 18-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUCHHOLZ is 2-7 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 2-7 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 4-9 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.08 and a WHIP of 0.660.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (70 - 49) at TEXAS (47 - 74) - 8:05 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 58-63 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 138-130 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 70-49 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 733-718 (+62.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 269-197 (+50.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 36-14 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 47-74 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 19-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 22-36 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 12-27 (-17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 7-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 45-70 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-57 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 33-51 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-43 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 23-38 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 18-42 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-2 (+5.7 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
RICHARDS is 4-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.322.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.1 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (66 - 54) at MINNESOTA (54 - 65) - 8:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 54-65 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 177-145 (+34.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 23-21 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NOLASCO is 16-9 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 8-1 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 66-54 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-26 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 62-51 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 44-33 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 109-89 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 38-27 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 88-129 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-129 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-46 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-6 (+2.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DUFFY is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.271.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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TORONTO (63 - 59) at CHI WHITE SOX (57 - 64) - 8:10 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. HECTOR NOESI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 73-81 (-36.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 5-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-64 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-36 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-31 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NOESI is 10-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-53 (-18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 115-157 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+2.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
STROMAN is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (73 - 48) at ATLANTA (61 - 60) - 7:35 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 46-25 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-17 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 171-117 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 122-104 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 284-211 (+62.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 23-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 71-44 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 105-69 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-79 (+26.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-58 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-45 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HAMMEL is 10-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 53-46 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 61-60 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 61-60 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 48-49 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WOOD is 6-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JASON HAMMEL vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.632.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.