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MLB
Short Sheet

Saturday, August 16

Philadelphia at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Kendrick: PHILADELPHIA 25-45 after a win by 2 runs or less
Hudson: 10-0 TSR as a home favorite of -150 or more

Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:05 ET
Locke: PITTSBURGH 73-55 after a loss
Gonzalez: WASHINGTON 2-7 in home games after a win by 2 runs or less

Chicago Cubs at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Straily: CHICAGO CUBS 12-6 revenging a one run loss to opponent
Neise: NY METS 13-26 after allowing 2 runs or less

Arizona at Miami, 7:10 ET
Miley: ARIZONA 16-29 after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Alvarez: 9-2 TSR at home when the total is 7.5 or less

San Diego at St Louis, 7:15 ET
Hahn: SAN DIEGO 28-40 when the total is 7 to 8.5
Miller: ST LOUIS 136-87 against right-handed starters

Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:10 ET
Axelrod: CINCINNATI 28-22 after 2 or more consecutive road games
Lyles: COLORADO 13-33 after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Milwaukee at LA Dodgers, 9:10 ET
Gallardo: 8-0 TSR in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins
Kershaw: LA DODGERS 37-21 OVER in home games after a loss

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 4:10 ET
Greene: NY YANKEES 17-8 in road games after scoring 1 run or less
Smyly: 4-10 TSR after a win

Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Jimenez: BALTIMORE 15-4 revenging a one run loss to opponent
Carrasco: 5-17 TSR in home games

Seattle at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Hernandez: 11-2 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
Price: 12-15 TSR at home when the total is 7 or less

Houston at Boston, 7:10 ET
Peacock: HOUSTON 21-65 as a road underdog of +150 to +200
De La Rosa: 8-1 UNDER in all games

Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 ET
Buehrle: 47-21 TSR after 3 or more consecutive losses
Danks: 19-32 TSR in home games after a win

Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 ET
Ventura: KANSAS CITY 24-14 after 2 or more consecutive wins
Hughes: MINNESOTA 48-81 in home games after a loss

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 ET
Shoemaker: LA ANGELS 59-63 against division opponents
Lewis: 8-2 TSR as a home underdog of +125 or more

Oakland at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Gray: OAKLAND 46-31 after 2 or more consecutive losses
Teheran: ATLANTA 33-35 when the money line is -100 to -150

TSR = Team Start Record

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MLB

Saturday, August 16


Over bets fare well with hitters' wind at this park

According to DailyBaseballData.com, forecasts are calling for hitters' wind blowing out toward center field at 13 mph at Citi Field as the New York Mets host the Chicago Cubs Saturday evening.

According to our MLB Stadiums data page, the Mets' games have posted a 4-1 Over/Under record when wind blows out to center field at Cifi Field.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the game with a total of 7.5. Dan Straily is slated to get the ball for the Cubs, while Jon Niese is scheduled to start for the Mets.


Hernandez dominant in career versus Tigers

With Felix Hernandez and David Price on the mound, Saturday's Seattle Mariners-Detroit Tigers matchup boasts one of the best pitching duels of the season.

But the Mariners ace has been a dominant force in his 13 career starts versus the Tigers. "King" Felix is 9-2 with a 2.51 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, while notching 86 strikeouts in 86 innings in those 13 starts.

Saturday's start will be his first versus the Tigers this season. He lasted eight innings allowing five hits and one earned run in a no-decision, a game which the Mariners lost 2-1.

Hernandez and the Mariners are currently -110 favorites in the game. The total is 6.5.


Right-handed pitching creating headaches for Braves

The Atlanta Braves' struggles over the past month have been well documented, but there's one particular area they're getting dominated: right-handed pitching. In their last 12 games versus right-handed starters, the Braves are an ugly 2-10.

They'll face off against righty Scott Gray and the Oakland A's at Turner Field Saturday. The Braves are presently -108 faves on the moneyline with an O/u of 6.5 for the interleague matchup.


Check out this ump stat before placing your bets

The Colorado Rockies will not be pleased to see umpire Dale Scott behind the plate for their matchup against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field Saturday. In the Rockies' last six games with Scott calling balls and strikes, the Rox are a paltry 0-6.

Colorado is currently listed as -138 home faves with an Over/Under of 10.

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Friday's Rated Plays:


1 - 2.............................- 1.00 *****

1 - 2............................ + 0.52 DOUBLE PLAY

2 - 1........................... + 3.00 TRIPLE PLAY

1 -1 ............................- 0.00 GRAND SLAM

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Overall Rated Plays

49 - 56- 1 ............................- 17.06 *****

41 - 52 ................................- 30.93 DOUBLE PLAY

46 - 45.................................+ 14.84TRIPLE PLAY

13 - 15....................................-8.44 GRAND SLAM



Saturday, August 16

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Baltimore - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore +128 500 GRAND SLAM

Cleveland - Over 8 500

Pittsburgh - 7:05 PM ET Washington -150 500

Washington - Over 7 500


Seattle - 7:08 PM ET Seattle -109 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Detroit - Under 6.5 500


Arizona - 7:10 PM ET Miami -140 500

Miami - Under 7 500 TRIPLE PLAY


Houston - 7:10 PM ET Boston -169 500

Boston - Under 9 500


Oakland - 7:10 PM ET Oakland -101 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Atlanta - Over 6.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY


Toronto - 7:10 PM ET Toronto -133 500

Chi. White Sox - Under 9.5 500


Chi. Cubs - 7:10 PM ET Chi. Cubs +128 500 DOUBLE PLAY

NY Mets - Under 7.5 500


Kansas City - 7:10 PM ET Kansas City -116 500 *****

Minnesota - Under 7.5 500


San Diego - 7:15 PM ET San Diego +119 500 DOUBLE PLAY

St. Louis - Under 7.5 500


LA Angels - 8:05 PM ET Texas +136 500 *****

Texas - Under 9.5 500


Cincinnati - 8:10 PM ET Cincinnati +122 500

Colorado - Over 10 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Milwaukee - 9:10 PM ET Milwaukee +165 500 GRAND SLAM

LA Dodgers - Over 6 500

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Braves go for sweep

August 16, 2014


Oakland at Atlanta

First pitch: Sunday, 8:10 p.m. ET

Sportsbook.ag Line and Total: Athletics -135, Braves +125, Total 7

The top club in the league, the Oakland Athletics, finish off a series in Turner Field against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.

Oakland has been the best team in baseball for much of the year but is tied with the Angels in the AL West. The A's have slowed down somewhat since the All-Star break (14-14) and ran into a hot Royals team in their most recent series. The Athletics were unable to do much in Kansas City as they lost 3-of-4 contests while scoring a total of five runs over the three defeats. The series finale on Thursday resulted in a 7-3 loss, and despite 11 hits, the club was just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. All-Star 3B Josh Donaldson (.253 BA) was 0-for-4 in Thursday’s loss, but had a hit in each of his previous 10 games where he went 14-for-35 (.400) with four doubles, two homers and 6 RBI. The Braves had a promising start to the year, but continue to watch their playoff chances dwindle with losses in 12 of their past 17 games.

Most of Atlanta's problems spur from having the third-worst offense in the league (448 runs) and its 2.8 runs per contest in the most recent series against the Dodgers led to three defeats in four games. The Braves were unable to earn a series split on Thursday when they suffered a 6-4 loss where even their 11 hits could not overcome the poor start by Aaron Harang (4.1 IP, 5 ER). The one consistent hitter on the team has been 1B Freddie Freeman (.294) who has gone 15-for-29 (.517) with five doubles, five runs and four RBI over his past eight games. Getting the start for the Athletics on Sunday night will be LHP Jon Lester (13-7, 2.51 ERA) as he goes up against LHP Mike Minor (4-8, 5.33 ERA) for the host Braves. Oakland has had no trouble playing on the road with a 33-27 record (.550) while Atlanta is a solid 34-28 (.516) at Turner Field heading into this series. These two clubs do not meet often and have not matched up over the past three seasons.

Jon Lester was a huge pickup for the Athletics as they head towards the playoffs. Since joining the team, he is a perfect 3-0 over three starts with a 2.49 ERA and 1.06 WHIP spanning 21.2 innings. Overall on the year, his 2.51 ERA is fifth-best in the AL while he ranks second in wins (13) and sixth in strikeouts (169). Much of his success has come from his 9.2 K/9, his best mark since 2010, but he has also had his best control of his career (2.0 BB/9) and is keeping the ball in the park by giving up only nine home runs in 164.2 frames (0.49 HR/9). Lester posted a quality start in his last outing, going six innings while allowing three runs on six hits with nine strikeouts and two walks. He has faced Atlanta just three times in his career, going 2-1 with a strong 3.32 ERA, but a poor 1.58 WHIP, and has walked a surprisingly high seven batters in 19 innings of work.

OF B.J. Upton has the most experience against Lester with his time in the AL East, but is a woeful 12-for-58 (.207) with 13 strikeouts in the matchup. Meanwhile, OF Jason Heyward (4-for-6, 2 doubles, 1 HR) has had success against the lefty in limited at-bats. Coming into this series, Oakland’s bullpen has gone 21-15 with a 2.91 ERA and is 26-for-38 (68%) in save opportunities. Sean Doolittle (2.39 ERA, 18 saves) has been amazing as the closer, and owns an unprecedented 74:4 K/BB ratio while going 18-for-21 (86%) in his own saves chances.

Mike Minor has been pitching better than his numbers would suggest, as he has struck out a solid 8.1 batters per nine innings while harnessing his control (2.6 BB/9). Most of his issues so far have stemmed from allowing far too many home runs (1.55 HR/9) and dealing with some bad luck (.358 BABIP). Minor's past five starts have not gone very well as he has allowed five or more runs in three of those outings while giving up 46 hits in 27.1 frames. Minor has never faced the Athletics in his four-year career and will have his work cut out for him as they own the best offense in the league (589 runs) led by 3B Josh Donaldson (.256 BA) who has 27 home runs (9th in majors) and 84 RBI (4th in MLB). On the other side of the diamond, 1B Brandon Moss (.256 BA) has also been putting up big numbers (23 HR, 76 RBI). Coming into Friday, the relievers for Atlanta have gone 17-19 with a 3.25 ERA while converting a tremendous 42-of-51 (82%) saves. Craig Kimbrel (1.88 ERA, 35 saves) has struck out 15.0 batters per nine innings on the year while allowing a single home run in 48 innings on the mound (0.19 HR/9).

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MLB
Dunkel

Oakland at Atlanta
After dropping the first two games of the series, the A's look to salvage a win against an Atlanta team that is 2-10 in Mike Minor's last 12 interleague starts. Oakland is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the A's favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-145). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Game 951-952: Chicago Cubs at NY Mets (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (arrieta) 14.874; NY Mets (Montero) 16..421
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+105); Under

Game 953-954: Arizona at Miami (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Collmenter) 16.721; Miami (Koehler) 15.667
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Miami (-150); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+130); Under

Game 955-956: San Diego at St. Louis (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Despaigne) 16.402; St. Louis (Wainwright) 17.336
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-200); 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-200); Under

Game 957-958: Philadelphia at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Buchanan) 14.112; San Francisco (Lincecum) 16.331
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-170); Over

Game 959-960: Cincinnati at Colorado (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 16.332; Colorado (Lyles) 14.887
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-130); Under

Game 961-962: Milwaukee at LA Dodgers (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 15.332; LA Dodgers (Haren) 17.451
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-110); Under

Game 963-964: Pittsburgh at Washington (5:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Volquez) 16.668; Washington (Fister) 15.512
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+145); Over

Game 965-966: Seattle at Detroit (1:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Young) 16/414; Detroit (Ray) 14.872
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+100); Over

Game 967-968: Baltimore at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gausman) 17.762; Cleveland (Salazar) 16.212
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2;
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-105); Over

Game 969-970: Houston at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (McHugh) 15.599; Boston (Kelly) 14.776
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Boston (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+125); Under

Game 971-972: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay (1:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kuroda) 14.612; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 17.231
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Under

Game 973-974: Toronto at Chicago White Sox (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Hutchison) 15.402; White Sox (Carroll) 13.973
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Toronto (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-140); Over

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 14.787; Minnesota (Milone) 16.390
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-105); Over

Game 977-978: LA Angels at Texas (3:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santiago) 14.321; Texas (Tepesch) 15.875
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-165); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+145); Over

Game 979-980: Oakland at Atlanta (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Lester) 17.442; Atlanta (Minor) 14.913
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-145); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-145); Under

Game 981-982: Cincinnati at Colorado (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Axelrod) 15.310; Colorado (Flande) 13.776
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, August 17

Pirates-Nationals
Volquez is 2-0, 1.38 in his last two starts.
Fister is 6-1, 1.88 in his last seven starts.

Pittsburgh lost six of last eight, including last five on road.
Nationals won eight of their last ten games.
Seven of last nine Pirate road games went over total.

Cubs-Mets
Arrieta is 1-3, 4.78 in his last five starts.
Mets are 0-5 when Montero starts (0-3, 6.48).

Cubs lost 13 of their last 18 road games.
Mets won last two home games, after losing previous five.

Under is 7-2-1 in Cubs' last ten games.

Diamondbacks-Marlins
Collmenter is 0-1, 6.88 in his last four starts.
Koehler is 1-2, 4.50 in his last three starts.

Arizona is 8-13 in its last twenty-one games.
Marlins won six of their last nine games.

Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Arizona games.

Padres-Cardinals
Despaigne is 1-2, 4.91 in his last five starts.
Wainwright is 2-3, 5.23 in his last five starts.

San Diego won six of its last eight games.
Cardinals won three of their last four games.
Six of last seven St Louis home games stayed under.

Reds-Rockies
Axelrod is 7-13, 5.36 in 30 MLB starts; this is his first '14 start. He was 8-8, 4.09 in 21 AAA starts this season. Latos is 2-0, 2.08 in last three starts.
Lyles is 1-1, 6.07 in his last six starts. Colorado is 0-7 when Flande starts (0-5, 5.59)

Cincinnati lost five of its last seven games.
Rockies lost 15 of their last 19 games. .
Eight of last ten Lyles starts went over total.

Brewers-Dodgers
Peralta is 5-1, 2.29 in his last six starts.
Haren is 2-0, 2.03 in his last two starts.

Milwaukee won last three games, allowing seven runs.
Dodgers lost three of their last four games.

Under is 6-2 in last eight Milwaukee games.

Phillies-Giants
Buchanan is 2-1, 3.26 in his last three starts.
Lincecum is 0-3, 8.51 in his last five starts.

Philly lost six of its last eight games.
Giants also lost six of their last eight games.

Four of last five San Francisco games went over.

Mariners-Tigers
Young is 3-0, 3.09 in his last four starts.
Ray is 0-2, 11.88 in his last two starts.

Mariners won nine of their last eleven games.
Detroit won six of its last seven home games.
Four of last five Young starts went over the total.

Orioles-Indians
Gausman is 2-1, 3.65 in his last four starts.
Salazar is 3-1, 4.09 in his last four starts.

Orioles lost three of their last four road games.
Cleveland won five of its last six games.

Last six Cleveland games stayed under total.

Bronx-Tampa Bay
Kuroda is 0-2, 4.34 in his last three starts.
Hellickson is 1-1, 2.05 in five starts (26.2 IP).

Bronx lost five of last five games, outscored 30-10.
Rays won seven of their last ten games.

Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Bronx games.

Astros-Red Sox
McHugh is 2-0, 1.40 in his last three starts.
Kelly is 0-0, 2.07 in two starts for Boston, both Red Sox wins.

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

Six of last nine McHugh starts stayed under total.

Angels-Rangers
Santiago is 0-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
Tepesch is 1-0, 1.42 in his last couple starts.

Angels won five of their last six games.
Texas lost 17 of their last 24 games.

Six of last eight Angel games stayed under total.

Royals-Twins
Guthrie is 3-1, 4.62 in his last four starts.
Milone is 5-0, 3.26 in his last ten starts.

Royals won 14 of their last 17 games.
Minnesota won four of its last six games.

10 of last 13 Kansas City road games stayed under.

Blue Jays-White Sox
Hutchison is 2-4, 6.69 in his last seven starts.
Carroll is 0-2, 6.65 in his last four starts.

Toronto lost ten of its last fourteen games.
White Sox lost nine of their last thirteen games.

Five of last six Hutchison starts went over total.

A's-Braves
Lester is 3-0, 2.49 in three starts for Oakland.
Minor is 1-3, 7.17 in his last four starts.

Oakland lost six of its last seven games.
Braves won three of their last four games.
Seven of last ten Oakland road games went over total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Arrieta 10-8; Montero 0-5
-- Collmenter 13-7; Koehler 11-13
-- Despaigne 5-4; Wainwright 17-7
-- Buchanan 6-6; Lincecum 14-10
-- Latos 5-6; Flande 0-7
-- Peralta 15-9; Haren 12-12
-- Volquez 14-9; Fister 13-4

-- Young 14-9; Ray 1-3
-- Gausman 8-4; Salazar 6-6
-- McHugh 7-11; Kelly 3-4/2-0
-- Kuroda 10-14; Hellickson 3-2
-- Hutchison 12-12; Carroll 4-9
-- Guthrie 13-11; Milone 9-7/1-0
-- Santiago 5-11; Tepesch 6-8

-- Lester 13-8/3-0; Minor 8-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Arrieta 5-18; Montero 1-5
-- Collmenter 8-21; Koehler 4-24
-- Despaigne 2-9; Wainwright 3-24
-- Buchanan 2-12; Lincecum 8-24
-- Latos 0-11; Flande 0-7
-- Peralta 4-24; Haren 11-24
-- Volquez 7-23; Fister 4-17

-- Young 5-23; Ray 0-4
-- Gausman 3-12; Salazar 1-12
-- McHugh 9-18; Kelly 4-9
-- Kuroda 10-24 (4 of last 4); Hellickson 1-5
-- Hutchison 4-24; Carroll 5-13
-- Guthrie 9-24; Milone 8-17
-- Santiago 4-16; Tepesch 3-14

-- Lester 6-24; Minor 6-18

Umpires
-- Chi-NY-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Little games.
-- Az-Mia-- Seven of last nine Meals went over total.
-- SD-StL-- Favorites won 13 of last 16 Hoye games.
-- Phil-SF-- Underdogs are 13-8 in last 21 Foster games.
-- Pitt-Wsh-- Favorites won five of last six Fletcher games.
-- Cin-Col-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Scott games. Favorites won all four May games this season.
-- Mil-LA-- Five of last seven Estabrook games went over.

-- Sea-Det-- All four Scheurwater games stayed under.
-- Balt-Clev-- Eight of last ten Hickox games stayed under.
-- Hst-Bos-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Hoberg games.
-- NY-TB-- Last five Ripperger games stayed under total.
-- Tor-Chi-- Five of last seven Fagan games went over total.
-- KC-Min-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Culbreth games.
-- LA-Tex-- Underdogs won seven of last ten Hallion games.

-- A's-Atl-- Favorites won 11 of last 14 TBarrett games.

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MLB

Sunday, August 17

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

1:08 PM
SEATTLE vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Seattle's last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

1:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

1:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. MIAMI
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home

1:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
Houston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

1:40 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home

2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Toronto is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Chi White Sox are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City

2:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

3:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing LA Angels

4:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games

4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Milwaukee's last 25 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

4:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
Cincinnati is 5-12-1 SU in its last 18 games ,on the road
Cincinnati is 6-15-1 SU in its last 22 games ,when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado15-6-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Colorado is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,

5:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. ATLANTA
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games

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MLB

Sunday, August 17


Wainwright, Cards dominant at home versus Padres

The St. Louis Cardinals are 4-0 in Adam Wainwright's last four starts at Busch Stadium versus the San Diego Padres.

Throughout his career, the Cardinals' ace has dominated the Friars, posting a 5-2 record (seven starts), 1.47 ERA and 1.02 WHIP.

Sunday's start will be his first versus the N.L. West club this season, but he was 2-0 in two starts versus them in 2013. He pitched 15 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on 12 hits in those two starts.


Royals owning Twins in Minnesota

"Home field advantage" hasn't meant much for the Minnesota Twins when the Kansas City Royals have rolled into town lately. Through Saturday, K.C. is 10-4 in their last 14 trips to Target Field.

Minny will try to buck that trend when they host the Royals once again Sunday. The Royals are -116 faves with a total of 8.5.


'Stros ice cold at Fenway

Beantown has not been kind to the Houston Astros in recent matchups. In their last nine meetings with the Boston Red Sox at historic Fenway Park, the 'Stros are an ugly 1-8 through Saturday.

The BoSox will host Houston once again Sunday afternoon. Boston are -144 faves with an O/U of 8.5.


This club has hope with Little working the plate

The home team is 4-1 in umpire Will Little's last five games calling balls and strikes, which is where he'll be for Sunday's game between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.

Little has a 14-11 record for the home team in game's when he is working the plate. There has been an average of 7.92 runs scored in his games.

Scheduled starters for the Sunday afternoon game are Jake Arrieta for the Cubs and Rafael Montero for the Mets.


This club is lights out on the Under away from home

When the Baltimore Orioles have played away from Camden Yards as of late, low-scoring games have followed. In the O's last 12 road games, the Under is 10-2 through Saturday.

The Birds will travel to Progressive Field and take on the Cleveland Indians Sunday. The Tribe are -118 faves with a total of 8.5.


Rays feasting on AL East clubs, host Yanks Sunday

As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to rebound from a disappointing start to the season, they're continuing to win very important games within their own division.

The Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 meetings with AL East clubs through Saturday, and they'll host the struggling New York Yankees at Tropicana Field Sunday. Tampa is currently a -117 fave with a total of 7.5.


Under trending when this pitcher is on short rest

Seattle Mariners starter Chris Young has been extremely productive for Under backers on short rest, evidenced by the O/U going 1-9-1 in his last 11 starts on four-days rest.

He'll get the ball just four days after his last start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, who will counter with Robbie Ray on the mound. The Tigers are currently -129 favorites with a total of nine for the AL matchup.

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MLB

Sunday, August 17


Rain could be a factor at these parks Sunday

Target Field in Minnesota, Busch Stadium in St. Louis and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington could all be hit with showers Sunday afternoon.

Weather forecasts are calling for a 40 percent possibility of showers by first pitch in Minnesota, a 30 percent of showers turning into a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in St. Louis and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in Texas Sunday.

The Twins are +102 home dogs with the Kansas City Royals in town, the Cards are -190 faves versus the Padres, while the Rangers are +130 dogs as the host the Los Angeles Angels.


David Wright, NY Mets - Ques Sun

Wright left Saturday's game with a sore shoulder after being hit by a pitch. He is questionable to play Sunday against the Cubs.


Jayson Werth, Washington - Ques Sun

Werth has missed the last five games with a sprained right shoulder. He is questionable to return Sunday against the Pirates.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 17

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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 70) at NY METS (59 - 65) - 1:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 118-167 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-35 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 211-289 (-87.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-83 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 118-167 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-58 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 677-681 (-158.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NY METS are 24-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 30-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 37-21 (+20.6 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.
ARRIETA is 14-5 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 48-71 (-23.5 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 63-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-46 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY METS since 1997
ARRIETA is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (53 - 70) at MIAMI (61 - 62) - 1:10 PM
JOSH COLLMENTER (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 53-70 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 53-70 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 39-53 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 61-62 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 54-59 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-24 (+18.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-62 (+0.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 63-57 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLLMENTER is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KOEHLER is 0-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 8.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (58 - 64) at ST LOUIS (65 - 57) - 2:15 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 34-63 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 136-88 (+26.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 84-45 (+29.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 71-32 (+26.8 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 38-30 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 78-85 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.52 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 5-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.20 and a WHIP of 0.955.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (54 - 69) at SAN FRANCISCO (64 - 58) - 4:05 PM
DAVID BUCHANAN (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 127-158 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-26 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-78 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 91-122 (-32.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 205-102 (+41.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LINCECUM is 20-8 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 18-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 384-363 (+41.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-72 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-72 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-69 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-2 (+1.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

TIM LINCECUM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LINCECUM is 6-4 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 6-8 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-4. (+6.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (61 - 61) at COLORADO (47 - 75) - 4:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JORDAN LYLES (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. COLORADO since 1997
LATOS is 5-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LYLES is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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MILWAUKEE (69 - 55) at LA DODGERS (70 - 55) - 4:10 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 84-150 (-49.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 68-91 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 69-55 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-27 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-51 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 108-103 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-13 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-48 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 30-29 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-29 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 23-31 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 16-24 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 23-31 (-13.5 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
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+4.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PERALTA is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 8.21 and a WHIP of 2.086.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAREN is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.90 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

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PITTSBURGH (64 - 59) at WASHINGTON (68 - 53) - 5:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-29 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 244-475 (-101.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 107-239 (-71.7 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 161-130 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 159-129 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-34 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-56 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 46-30 (+20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 13-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 107-96 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 53-63 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.47 and a WHIP of 1.329.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
FISTER is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.47 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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SEATTLE (66 - 56) at DETROIT (66 - 55) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 66-56 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-24 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 23-15 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 29-23 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 26-16 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 30-19 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
YOUNG is 14-9 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
YOUNG is 14-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 164-130 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-52 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 159-125 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-20 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 46-38 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. DETROIT since 1997
YOUNG is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (69 - 52) at CLEVELAND (62 - 60) - 1:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 154-131 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 88-54 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 59-40 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 148-125 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 58-32 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-52 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 104-84 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-26 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-32 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-49 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-37 (+18.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-1 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-18 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-22 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-10 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-45 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-44 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

DANNY SALAZAR vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (51 - 73) at BOSTON (56 - 66) - 1:35 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. JOE KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 46-105 (-43.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-47 (-23.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-24 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 95-192 (-52.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
KELLY is 8-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 56-67 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 29-33 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 52-58 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 37-45 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 26-31 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 19-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE KELLY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (62 - 59) at TAMPA BAY (61 - 62) - 1:40 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 31-37 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KURODA is 2-9 (-9.1 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)
TAMPA BAY is 543-621 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 25-15 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-62 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-33 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-33 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-36 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-24 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-34 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-22 (-14.3 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 8-4 (+2.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
KURODA is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.07 and a WHIP of 1.488.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-4.0 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HELLICKSON is 3-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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TORONTO (64 - 60) at CHI WHITE SOX (58 - 65) - 2:10 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. SCOTT CARROLL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 74-82 (-37.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 6-19 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 58-65 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-31 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 35-20 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 14-7 (+8.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-28 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 116-158 (-27.1 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 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

SCOTT CARROLL vs. TORONTO since 1997
CARROLL is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (67 - 55) at MINNESOTA (55 - 66) - 2:10 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 55-66 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-6 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-22 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-26 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-34 (+5.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILONE is 46-29 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 44-27 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 29-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 67-55 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 34-27 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 56-42 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-52 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 39-27 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 32-25 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 29-16 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 25-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 32-22 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 89-130 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 110-125 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 89-130 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-7 (+2.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GUTHRIE is 8-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.070.
His team's record is 8-4 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-3.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILONE is 3-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (72 - 49) at TEXAS (47 - 76) - 3:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. NICK TEPESCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 60-63 (-17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 140-130 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 12-27 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 12-27 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 72-49 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 735-718 (+64.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 15-7 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 434-358 (+55.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 51-32 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-14 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 22-8 (+12.9 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 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-76 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 19-36 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 22-38 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 12-29 (-19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 18-30 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 45-72 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 4-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-45 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 9-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
TEXAS is 23-40 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 5-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-2 (+7.7 Units) against TEXAS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

NICK TEPESCH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TEPESCH is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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OAKLAND (73 - 50) at ATLANTA (63 - 60) - 8:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 13-19 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
OAKLAND is 2-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 37-17 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 171-119 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 122-106 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 284-213 (+60.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 33-12 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 166-111 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 171-114 (+47.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-60 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-47 (+19.1 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.
LESTER is 11-2 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 14-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 14-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 37-18 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 22-8 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 63-60 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 63-60 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JON LESTER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LESTER is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (61 - 61) at COLORADO (47 - 75) - 8:10 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. YOHAN FLANDE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

DYLAN AXELROD vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

YOHAN FLANDE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Sunday, August 17

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Game of the Day: A's at Braves
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Oakland Athletics at Atlanta Braves (+133, 7)

Jon Lester has won his first three starts for Oakland, pitching like the game-changer the Athletics envisioned when they acquired him from Boston at the trade deadline. Oakland needs another strong performance from its new ace when it tries to avoid a sweep in Sunday night’s series finale at the Atlanta Braves, as the Athletics – who held sole possession of first place in the American League West for 106 consecutive days – are now two percentage points behind the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves have held Oakland to five runs on nine hits in taking the first two games, and while six games behind first-place Washington in the National League East, they are much closer in the wild-card race.

Atlanta sits 1 1/2 games behind San Francisco for the final NL playoff spot, winning three of its last four contests after dropping 11 of its previous 13. Justin Upton brings a seven-game hitting streak into the series finale while Chris Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in Saturday’s 4-3 victory, is in the midst of a five-game run. The offense has contributed greatly to Oakland's skid, collecting five hits or fewer in four of its last six games while scoring fewer than four runs five times.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle Sports opened the Braves as +129 home dogs, but that has moved to +133. The total has held steady at seven.

INJURY WATCH: A's - SS Jed Lowrie (15-day DL, hamstring), 2B Nick Punto (15-day DL, hamstring).

POWER RANKINGS: A's (-204), Braves (-164)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Jon Lester (13-7, 2.51 ERA) vs. Braves LH Mike Minor (4-8, 5.33)

Lester has allowed six earned runs while registering 20 strikeouts over 21 2/3 innings in his first three starts for Oakland and is 7-0 with a 1.46 ERA in his last seven outings overall. He followed a three-hit shutout over Minnesota in his second turn for the Athletics with a performance against Kansas City on Tuesday in which he yielded three runs and hits over six frames. Lester beat the Braves on May 27 in Atlanta while with the Red Sox, allowing three runs and fanning seven in six innings.

Minor seemed to benefit from being skipped in the rotation prior to his start against the Dodgers on Tuesday, as he allowed three runs with seven strikeouts despite losing for the third time in his last four outings. He is 2-4 in his last eight starts, yielding 34 earned runs on 64 hits (eight homers) in 44 2/3 innings. Minor has surrendered at least eight hits in each of his last five starts and five or more runs three times in that span.

TRENDS:

* Athletics are 1-4 in the last five meetings in Atlanta.
* Braves are 1-7 in their last eight games as an underdog.
* Athletics are 1-8 in their last nine games with umpire Ted Barrett behind home plate.
* Athletics are 0-4 in their last four overall.

CONSENSUS: 69 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the A's.

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MLB

Sunday, August 17


Rangers producing wins with Hallion as umpire

The Texas Rangers are an impressive 10-1 in their last 11 ball games with umpire Tom Hallion working home plate, which is where he will be for their meeting with the Los Angeles Angels Sunday.

The Rangers - at 47-76, the worst team in the bigs - are currently +130 underdogs for the game. They're scheduled to send Nick Tepesch to the mound, while the Angels are slated to counter with Hector Santiago.

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SATURDAY's Rated Plays:


1 - 4.............................- 2.89 *****

1 - 3............................ - 6.17 DOUBLE PLAY

2 - 1........................... + 2.97 TRIPLE PLAY

1 -1 ............................+ 2.60 GRAND SLAM

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Overall Rated Plays

50 - 60- 1 ............................- 19.95 *****

42 - 55 ................................- 37.10 DOUBLE PLAY

48 - 46.................................+ 17.81 TRIPLE PLAY

14 - 16....................................-5.84 GRAND SLAM



Sunday, August 17

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Baltimore - 1:05 PM ET Baltimore +119 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Cleveland - Over 8 500


Seattle - 1:08 PM ET Seattle +106 500 GRAND SLAM

Detroit - Over 8.5 500


Arizona - 1:10 PM ET Miami -135 500

Miami - Under 7 500


Chi. Cubs - 1:10 PM ET Chi. Cubs -115 500 DOUBLE PLAY

NY Mets - Under 7 500


Houston - 1:35 PM ET Boston -131 500

Boston - Under 8.5 500


NY Yankees - 1:40 PM ET Tampa Bay -108 500

Tampa Bay - Under 7 500


Toronto - 2:10 PM ET Toronto -134 500

Chi. White Sox - Over 9 500


Kansas City - 2:10 PM ET Kansas City -104 500

Minnesota - Under 8 500


San Diego - 2:15 PM ET San Diego +165 500

St. Louis - Under 7 500


LA Angels - 3:05 PM ET Texas +128 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Texas - Under 9.5 500


Philadelphia - 4:05 PM ET Philadelphia +147 500

San Francisco - Over 7.5 500


Cincinnati - 4:10 PM ET Cincinnati -117 500

Colorado - Under 9 500


Milwaukee - 4:10 PM ET Milwaukee +103 500 GRAND SLAM

LA Dodgers - Under 8 500


Pittsburgh - 5:05 PM ET Pittsburgh +143 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Washington - Over 7 500


Oakland - 8:05 PM ET Oakland -145 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Atlanta - Over 7 500


Cincinnati - 9:10 PM ET Cincinnati +109 500

Colorado - Over 10.5 500

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MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, August 17

Chicago at NY Mets, 1:10 ET
Arrieta: CHICAGO CUBS 13-6 SU after scoring 3 runs or less 3 straight games
Montero: NY METS 18-38 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +125

Arizona at Miami, 1:10 ET
Collmenter: ARIZONA 16-30 SU after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Koehler: MIAMI 27-17 SU after 3 or more consecutive home games

San Diego at St Louis, 1:10 ET
Despaigne: SAN DIEGO 17-26 SU after 2 straight games where they committed no errors
Wainwright: ST LOUIS 31-16 SU after a loss by 4 runs or more

Philadelphia at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Buchanan: PHILADELPHIA 9-26 SU in road games when playing on Sunday
Lincecum: SAN FRANCISCO 29-18 SU after having won 2 of their last 3

Cincinnati at Colorado, 4:10 ET
Latos: CINCINNATI 14-5 SU when playing on Sunday
Lyles: COLORADO 9-29 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5

Milwaukee at LA Dodgers, 4:10 ET
Peralta: MILWAUKEE 18-7 SU against NL West opponents
Haren: 15-24 TSR at home when the total is 7 to 8.5

Pittsburgh at Washington, 5:05 ET
Volquez: PITTSBURGH 73-56 SU after a loss
Fister: WASHINGTON 1-7 SU in home games after 5 or more consecutive wins

Seattle at Detroit, 1:05 ET
Young: SEATTLE 27-17 SU on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Ray: DETROIT 17-20 SU in home games against right-handed starters

Baltimore at Cleveland, 1:05 ET
Gausman: BALTIMORE 22-16 SU on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Salazar: CLEVELAND 31-44 SU in home games after shutting out their opponent

Houston at Boston, 1:35 ET
Mchugh: HOUSTON 14-47 SU on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
Kelly: 8-0 TSR in August games

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 1:40 ET
Kuroda: NY YANKEES 10-2 SU in road games after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
Hellickson: TAMPA BAY 4-11 SU in home games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET
Hutchison: TORONTO 22-11 SU on the road when the total is 8.5 to 10
Carroll: CHI WHITE SOX 18-30 SU after 2 or more consecutive home games

Kansas City at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Guthrie: KANSAS CITY 12-3 SU in August
Milone: MINNESOTA 17-40 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

LA Angels at Texas, 3:05 ET
Santiago: LA ANGELS 15-7 SU in road games in August
Tepesch: TEXAS 4-13 SU in home games against left-handed starters

Oakland at Atlanta, 8:05 ET
Lester: 11-2 TSR when the total is 7 or less
Minor: ATLANTA 18-22 SU in the second half of the season

Cincinnati at Colorado, 9:10 ET
Axelrod: CINCINNATI 14-5 SU when playing on Sunday
Flande: COLORADO 1-8 SU in home games when playing on Sunday

TSR = Team Start Record

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Diamond Trends - Monday

August 18, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Royals are 10-0 since May 07, 2014 after a win in which their opponent left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $1039.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Chris Sale starts the White Sox are 11-0 since May 01, 2012 as a 140+ favorite after throwing more than 100 pitches on the road for a net profit of $1100.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Braves are 0-9 OU since May 18, 2004 as a dog when the total is under nine, vs a team that has lost at least their last three games and it is the first game of a series.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Twins are 9-0 since May 11, 2014 after a 5+ run loss and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1085.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Jordan Zimmermann starts the Nationals are 15-1 since July 18, 2012 as a home 140+ favorite after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1320.