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Wednesday, September 3
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MLB Mid-week betting cheat sheet: September for the dogs
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Here’s a comprehensive look at betting notes for the mid-week major-league games:
September For the 'Dogs
Underdogs have been a strong play through the first two days of September, going 7-6 SU Monday and 10-5 SU Tuesday. Big ‘dog payouts Tuesday included the Philadelphia Phillies (+156), who beat Atlanta 4-0, and the Houston Astros (+146), who upended the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.
One Giant Total
The San Francisco Giants (-140, 11) face their largest total of the season Tuesday as they conclude their three-game series in Colorado. The teams have combined for 38 runs through the first two games of the set, including Tuesday’s 12-7 Giants victory.
Buehrle a Big Over Play
Overs have been plentiful for Toronto Blue Jays lefty Mark Buehrle entering Thursday’s showdown with the host Tampa Bay Rays. Buehrle, who threw a perfect game against Tampa Bay in 2009, is 7-2 O/U over his last nine starts and 15-11-1 O/U for the season.
Pitching Notes
* Seattle ace Felix Hernandez will look to reverse a recent trend Wednesday as the Mariners (+112, 6.5) visit the Oakland Athletics. Hernandez, installed as an underdog for the first time since April 16, is 3-1-1 O/U in his last five starts after going 1-9 O/U in his previous 10.
* The Baltimore Orioles have been sensational whenever Chris Tillman takes the hill. Baltimore has won each of the right-hander’s last seven starts dating back to late-July; he gets the call Thursday night as the Orioles tangle with the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
Hitting Notes
* St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday has turned back the clock. The 34-year-old is hitting .346 with four home runs and 14 RBIs over the last seven days as he leads the Cardinals (+102, 8.5) into a Tuesday night encounter with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
* Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis looks to improve his fortunes against Max Scherzer as the Indians host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Kipnis is just 5-for-28 lifetime against Scherzer, with one extra-base hit and 10 strikeouts.
Totals Streak
Kansas City Royals (2-8-2 O/U): The Royals have remained the surprise of the American League thanks to a pitching staff that has surrendered three runs or fewer in five of its last seven games. The recent Under streak has the Royals at 60-70-7 O/U for the season.
Prop of the Day
Bettors should consider the Giants as the last team to score (-115) in their game against the Rockies. Colorado has the worst ERA in the majors from the seventh inning on (5.41).
Injury Notes
*Atlanta Braves outfielder Justin Upton is out of the lineup Wednesday afternoon against Philadelphia (+175, 7.5) after leaving Tuesday’s game with a triceps contusion. The Braves are 2-1 SU, 2-0-1 O/U and +71 units this season without Upton, who leads the club with 26 homers.
*New York Yankees veteran Martin Prado left Tuesday’s game against Boston with a left hamstring injury and is out indefinitely pending an MRI. It will be the first missed game as a Yankee for Prado, who has multi-hit efforts in six of his last 10 games.
Weather Watch
*Fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to wind blowing out to left field at 13 mph for Wednesday’s game between host Kansas City (-171, 8) and Texas. The Royals haven’t played a game with a wind that strong out to left since 2011, when the teams combined for 15 runs and three homers.
Umpire Note of the Day
Under is 6-0 in umpire Mike Muchlinski’s last six games behind home plate involving the Mets. Muchlinski is calling balls and strikes for Wednesday’s game between New York (+103, 7) and the visiting Miami Marlins.
Wednesday, September 3
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MLB Mid-week betting cheat sheet: September for the dogs
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Here’s a comprehensive look at betting notes for the mid-week major-league games:
September For the 'Dogs
Underdogs have been a strong play through the first two days of September, going 7-6 SU Monday and 10-5 SU Tuesday. Big ‘dog payouts Tuesday included the Philadelphia Phillies (+156), who beat Atlanta 4-0, and the Houston Astros (+146), who upended the Los Angeles Angels 8-3.
One Giant Total
The San Francisco Giants (-140, 11) face their largest total of the season Tuesday as they conclude their three-game series in Colorado. The teams have combined for 38 runs through the first two games of the set, including Tuesday’s 12-7 Giants victory.
Buehrle a Big Over Play
Overs have been plentiful for Toronto Blue Jays lefty Mark Buehrle entering Thursday’s showdown with the host Tampa Bay Rays. Buehrle, who threw a perfect game against Tampa Bay in 2009, is 7-2 O/U over his last nine starts and 15-11-1 O/U for the season.
Pitching Notes
* Seattle ace Felix Hernandez will look to reverse a recent trend Wednesday as the Mariners (+112, 6.5) visit the Oakland Athletics. Hernandez, installed as an underdog for the first time since April 16, is 3-1-1 O/U in his last five starts after going 1-9 O/U in his previous 10.
* The Baltimore Orioles have been sensational whenever Chris Tillman takes the hill. Baltimore has won each of the right-hander’s last seven starts dating back to late-July; he gets the call Thursday night as the Orioles tangle with the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
Hitting Notes
* St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday has turned back the clock. The 34-year-old is hitting .346 with four home runs and 14 RBIs over the last seven days as he leads the Cardinals (+102, 8.5) into a Tuesday night encounter with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
* Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis looks to improve his fortunes against Max Scherzer as the Indians host the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Kipnis is just 5-for-28 lifetime against Scherzer, with one extra-base hit and 10 strikeouts.
Totals Streak
Kansas City Royals (2-8-2 O/U): The Royals have remained the surprise of the American League thanks to a pitching staff that has surrendered three runs or fewer in five of its last seven games. The recent Under streak has the Royals at 60-70-7 O/U for the season.
Prop of the Day
Bettors should consider the Giants as the last team to score (-115) in their game against the Rockies. Colorado has the worst ERA in the majors from the seventh inning on (5.41).
Injury Notes
*Atlanta Braves outfielder Justin Upton is out of the lineup Wednesday afternoon against Philadelphia (+175, 7.5) after leaving Tuesday’s game with a triceps contusion. The Braves are 2-1 SU, 2-0-1 O/U and +71 units this season without Upton, who leads the club with 26 homers.
*New York Yankees veteran Martin Prado left Tuesday’s game against Boston with a left hamstring injury and is out indefinitely pending an MRI. It will be the first missed game as a Yankee for Prado, who has multi-hit efforts in six of his last 10 games.
Weather Watch
*Fans at Kauffman Stadium will be treated to wind blowing out to left field at 13 mph for Wednesday’s game between host Kansas City (-171, 8) and Texas. The Royals haven’t played a game with a wind that strong out to left since 2011, when the teams combined for 15 runs and three homers.
Umpire Note of the Day
Under is 6-0 in umpire Mike Muchlinski’s last six games behind home plate involving the Mets. Muchlinski is calling balls and strikes for Wednesday’s game between New York (+103, 7) and the visiting Miami Marlins.
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