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MLB

Tuesday, September 9


Potential thunderstorms as White Sox host A's

Weather forecasts around U.S. Cellular Field are calling for a 40 percent possibility of thunderstorms ahead of - and during - Monday's meeting between the Chicago White Sox and Oakland A's.

Skies will be mostly cloudy leading up to first pitch with rain expected to fall prior to game time. As the game progresses, the chance of storms increases to 50 percent.

The Pale Hose are big +174 underdogs for the game and will send John Danks to the mound. The A's will counter with Jon Lester.


Faves reigning over National League Action

There has been next to no underdog value in National League action for several days now. NL play has seen the faves go a stellar 21-6 between Friday and Monday.

There are seven games in the NL Tuesday.

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MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, September 9

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Volquez: PITTSBURGH 7-19 against the money line after 4 or more consecutive wins
Buchanan: PHILADELPHIA 30-20 OVER after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 ET
Santana: 52-43 TSR as an underdog
Zimmermann: WASHINGTON 14-22 after allowing 3 runs or less 3 straight games

St Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Wacha: ST LOUIS 26-9 in September games
Leake: CINCINNATI 28-42 after scoring 3 runs or less 2 straight games

Colorado at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Bergman: COLORADO 24-16 after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Degrom: NY METS 25-42 in home games after a win

Miami at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Koehler: MIAMI 22-9 UNDER after having won 3 of their last 4 games
Garza: MILWAUKEE 21-10 UNDER after scoring 4 runs or less 3 straight games

San Diego at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Cashner: SAN DIEGO 17-28 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Hernandez: LA DODGERS 10-2 after 2 straight wins by 4 runs or more

Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Miley: 5-0 TSR as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Petit: SAN FRANCISCO 32-17 UNDER against left-handed starters

Kansas City at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Vargas: KANSAS CITY 18-11 in road games after a loss
Scherzer: DETROIT 33-21 OVER against division opponents

Minnesota at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
May: MINNESOTA 9-2 OVER after 5 or more consecutive overs
Bauer: CLEVELAND 34-21 OVER after a loss by 4 runs or more

Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Archer: TAMPA BAY 33-41 after a loss
Kuroda: NY YANKEES 27-17 after scoring 2 runs or less

Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 ET
Tillman: 17-9 TSR in road games after a win
Ranaudo: BOSTON 26-40 against division opponents

LA Angels at Texas, 8:05 ET
Santiago: LA ANGELS 41-31 in road games
Lewis: TEXAS 18-35 after a win

Oakland at Chicago, 8:10 ET
Lester: OAKLAND 46-22 as a favorite of -125 to -175
Danks: 3-12 TSR in home games after a win

Houston at Seattle, 10:10 ET
McHugh: HOUSTON 30-35 against division opponents
Elias: SEATTLE 12-18 as a home favorite of -125 to -150

Chicago Cubs at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Arrieta: CHICAGO CUBS 41-34 OVER as an underdog of +100 to +150
Buehrle: 11-2 OVER when the total is 8 to 8.5

TSR = Team Start Record

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Diamond Trends - Tuesday

September 9, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mariners are 12-0 since August 31, 2013 after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1255.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Mike Leake starts the Reds are 10-0 since August 14, 2010 at home after he had a WHIP of at least 2 his last start for a net profit of $1000.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Giants are 1-13-1 OU since August 28, 2012 as a 140+ favorite after a 5+ run loss.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Rangers are 9-0 since May 01, 2004 as a home dog after a win in which they had 6 or fewer hits and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1135.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Max Scherzer starts the Tigers are 23-1 since June 15, 2010 as a home 140+ favorite after more strike outs than hits allowed on the road last start for a net profit of $2155.

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Monday's Rated Games:

2 - 3 ................................ - 0.42 *****

1 - 0 ................................ + 2.10 Double Play

2 - 0 ................................ + 7.59 Triple Play

0 - 0................................. + 0.00 Grand Slam


Overall Rated Games

11 - 16 .................................- 7.34

12 - 11 ..................................+ 2.58

15 - 7 .................................+ 28.02

3 - 7 ...................................- 19.40


Tuesday, September 9

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Atlanta - 7:05 PM ET Washington -143 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Washington - Over 7 500


Minnesota - 7:05 PM ET Cleveland -162 500
Cleveland - Under 8.5 500


Tampa Bay - 7:05 PM ET NY Yankees -129 500 *****
NY Yankees - Under 7 500 *****


Pittsburgh - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -136 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Over 8 500


Chi. Cubs - 7:07 PM ET Chi. Cubs +126 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Toronto - Over 8 500


Kansas City - 7:08 PM ET Kansas City +155 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Detroit - Under 7.5 500


Baltimore - 7:10 PM ET Baltimore -137 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Boston - Under 8.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


St. Louis - 7:10 PM ET St. Louis -127 500
Cincinnati - Over 7 500


Colorado - 7:10 PM ET Colorado +159 500 GRAND SLAM
NY Mets - Over 7 500


LA Angels - 8:05 PM ET LA Angels -141 500
Texas - Under 9.5 500


Oakland - 8:10 PM ET Oakland -190 500 *****
Chi. White Sox - Under 8 500


Miami - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee -129 500
Milwaukee - Over 8 500


Houston - 10:10 PM ET Houston +126 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Seattle - Under 7 500


San Diego - 10:10 PM ET San Diego +115 500 *****
LA Dodgers - Under 7 500


Arizona - 10:15 PM ET Arizona +143 500 GRAND SLAM
San Francisco - Under 7 500 GRAND SLAM

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MLB
Dunkel

Kansas City at Detroit
After dropping the first two games of the series, the Royals look to salvage Game 3 today and come into the contest with an 11-1 record in James Shields' last 12 road starts against a team with a winning record. Kansas City is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Royals favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+100). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Game 951-952: Atlanta at Washington (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Harang) 14.288; Washington (Strasburg) 15.876
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-200); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-200); Over

Game 953-954: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Worley) 15.272; Philadelphia (Williams) 16.110
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+120); Under

Game 955-956: Colorado at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Matzek) 16.023; NY Mets (Montero) 14.675
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-140); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+120); Under

Game 957-958: St. Louis at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Lackey) 16.286; Cincinnati (Simon) 14.755
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-130); Over

Game 959-960: Miami at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Cosart) 15.442; Milwaukee (Peralta) 13.009
Dunkel Line: Miami by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+110); Over

Game 961-962: San Diego at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Kennedy) 13.593; LA Dodgers (Haren) 15.488
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 6
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-150); Under

Game 963-964: Arizona at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Collmenter) 15.237; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 14.238
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+150); Under

Game 965-966: Baltimore at Boston (1:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 16.037; Boston (Workman) 14.272
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-150); Over

Game 967-968: Minnesota at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Gibson) 14.492; Cleveland (House) 15.980
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-150); Under

Game 969-970: Kansas City at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 15.930; Detroit (Porcello) 14.461
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Detroit (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+100); Over

Game 971-972: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Odorizzi) 16.388; NY Yankees (Capuano) 14.991
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-115); 8
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Over

Game 973-974: LA Angels at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Shoemaker) 17.361; Texas (Tepesch) 13.837
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-170); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-170); Under

Game 975-976: Oakland at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Samardzija) 15.419; White Sox (Bassitt) 13.901
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-180); Under

Game 977-978: Houston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Tropeano) 16.482; Seattle (Iwakuma) 15.338
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-250); 7
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+210); Over

Game 979-980: Chicago Cubs at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Hendricks) 12.895; Toronto (Hutchison) 16.380
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 3 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Toronto (-150); 8
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-150); Under

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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, September 10

Braves-Nationals
Harang is 0-3, 8.59 in his last three starts.
Strasburg is 3-0, 2.48 in his last five starts.

Braves lost six of their last eight games.
Washington won five of its seven home games.

Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Harang starts. .

Pirates-Phillies
Worley is 1-2, 7.64 in his last four starts.
Williams is 3-0, 2.86 in in his five starts for the Phils.

Pittsburgh won four of its last five games.
Philly won 12 of its last 18 games.

Last three Worley starts stayed under the total.

Cardinals-Reds
Lackey is 1-1, 5.68 in his last four starts.
Simon is 1-3, 6.35 in his last five starts.

Cardinals won nine of their last eleven games.
Cincinnati lost six of its last eight games.

Eight of last eleven Cardinal games went over total.

Rockies-Mets
Matzek is 3-0, 0.78 in his last three starts.
Montero is 0-3, 5.18 in six starts this season.

Colorado lost seven of its last eight road games.
Mets won seven of their last nine games.

Four of last five Colorado games stayed under total.

Marlins-Brewers
Cosart is 4-0, 1.27 in his last five starts. .
Peralta is 0-3, 10.93 in his last three starts.

Marlins won four of their last five games.
Milwaukee lost 13 of its last 14 games.

Last five Milwaukee games went over the total.

Padres-Dodgers
Kennedy is 1-2, 5.48 in his last four starts.
Haren is 2-0, 1.89 in his last three starts.

Padres lost six of their last seven games.
Dodgers won five of their last seven games.

Six of last nine Haren starts stayed under total.

Diamondbacks-Giants
Collmenter is 2-0, 1.23 in his last three starts.
Vogelsong is 1-2, 6.33 in his last five starts.

Arizona lost its last four games, scoring six runs.
Giants won ten of their last thirteen games.

Over is 4-0-1 in last five Vogelsong starts.

Twins-Indians
Gibson is 0-1, 6.14 in his last four starts.
House is 1-0, 2.31 in his last five starts.

Twins lost 12 of their last 16 games.
Cleveland is 4-5 in its last nine games.

Six of last eight Cleveland games stayed under.

Royals-Tigers
Shields is 1-0, 1.59 in his last two starts.
Porcello is 0-2, 11.17 in his last couple starts.

Royals lost three of their last four games.
Detroit won 11 of its last 16 home games.

Eight of last ten Royal games stayed under total.

Orioles-Red Sox
Chen is 2-0, 2.81 in his last five starts.
Workman is 0-7, 7.25 in his last eight starts.

Baltimore won 12 of its last 16 games.
Red Sox lost 11 of their last 13 home games.

Last four Boston games stayed under the total.

Rays-Bronx
Odorizzi is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts.
Capuano is 1-1, 5.79 in his last five starts.

Tampa Bay won three of its last four games.
Bronx lost six of its last nine games.

Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Tampa Bay games.

Angels-Rangers
Shoemaker is 4-0, 1.44 in his last five starts.
Tepesch is 0-2, 6.23 in his last three starts.

Angels won 12 of their last 14 games.
Texas lost nine of its last ten games.

Seven of last ten Texas games stayed under total.

A's-White Sox
Samardzija is 1-4, 5.18 in his last five starts.
Bassitt allowed five runs in 6.1 IP in his first MLB start.

Oakland lost nine of its last twelve games.
White Sox lost five of their last six games.

Eight of last twelve Oakland games stayed under.

Astros-Mariners
Tropeano is making MLB debut; he was 9-5, 3.03 in 20 AAA starts.
Iwakuma is 5-0, 3.57 in his last six starts.

Astros won seven of their last nine games.
Mariners won six of their last eight games.

Last four Houston games stayed under the total. .

Cubs-Blue Jays
Hemdricks is 5-0, 2.30 in his last seven starts.
Hutchison is 1-0, 1.89 in his last three starts.

Cubs lost their last five games, scoring nine runs.
Toronto won eight of its last ten games.

Six of last nine Toronto home games stayed under.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Harang 13-16 (1-9 last 10); Strasburg 16-14
-- Worley 8-6; Williams 1-1/4-1
-- Matzek 5-11 (3-0 last 3); Montero 0-6
-- Lackey 12-9/5-2; Simon 16-12 (1-9 last 10);
-- Cosart 11-9/5-1; Peralta 15-12
-- Kennedy 14-15; Haren 14-14
-- Collmenter 16-8; Vogelsong 14-14

-- Chen 17-10; Workman 2-11 (0-9 last 9)
-- Gibson 11-16; House 9-5
-- Shields 18-12; Porcello 16-11
-- Odorizzi 12-16; Capuano 4-4
-- Shoemaker 14-4; Tepesch 7-11
-- Samardzija 3-14/7-5; Bassitt 0-1
-- Tropeano 0-0; Iwakuma 16-8 (6-0 last 6)

-- Hendricks 9-1; Hutchison 14-14

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Harang 8-29; Strasburg 11-30
-- Worley 3-14; Williams 2-7
-- Matzek 6-16; Montero 1-6
-- Lackey 6-28; Simon 9-28
-- Cosart 9-26; Peralta 6-27
-- Kennedy 8-29; Haren 13-28
-- Collmenter 9-25; Vogelsong 6-28

-- Chen 9-27; Workman 7-13
-- Gibson 6-27; House 6-16
-- Shields 7-30; Porcello 10-27
-- Odorizzi 4-28; Capuano 4-8
-- Shoemaker 2-18; Tepesch 4-18
-- Samardzija 10-29; Bassitt 0-1
-- Tropeano 0-0; Iwakuma 5-24

-- Hendricks 5-10; Hutchison 7-28

Umpires
-- Pitt-Phil-- Under is 11-6 in last seventeen TWelke games.
-- Atl-Wash-- Five of last six Foster games stayed under.
-- StL-Cin-- Six of last seven Hallion games stayed under.
-- Col-NY-- Under is 8-3-1 in last dozen Culbreth games.
-- Mia-Mil-- Last four Bellino games went over the total.
-- SD-LA-- Six of last nine Woodring games stayed under.
-- Az-SF-- Five of last six Gorman games stayed under.

-- KC-Det-- Favorites won 19 of last 23 Hoye games.
-- Min-Clev-- Nine of last ten Ripperger games stayed under.
-- Balt-Bos-- Underdogs won 11 of last 14 Johnson games.
-- TB-NY-- Five of last six Vanover games went over total.
-- LA-Tex-- 10 of last 14 Hamari games went over the total.
-- A's-Chi-- Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Wolcott games.
-- Hst-Sea-- Underdogs are 13-9 in last 22 Hoberg games.

-- Chi-Tor-- Under is 13-3-3 in last nineteen Wendelstedt games.

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MLB

Wednesday, September 10

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Trend Report
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1:35 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:07 PM
CHI CUBS vs. TORONTO
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
Toronto is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Toronto is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:08 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing St. Louis

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 14 games at home

8:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
LA Angels are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing Texas
Texas is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Texas is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Angels

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Oakland is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Chi White Sox are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing Oakland

8:10 PM
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
Miami is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Houston

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Diego's last 23 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 12 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 9 games at home
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona

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MLB

Wednesday, September 10


Chance of thunderstorms, hitters wind in Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians host the Minnesota Twins Wednesday and there is some weather on tap which could affect your bets.

There is a 26 percent chance of rain and a chance of thunderstorms in the area. There will also be a strong hitters wind blowing out to center at 15 miles per hour.

The over/under is 7-4 this season when the wind blows out to center like this. The total for the games currently sits at 8.0.

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MLB

Wednesday, September 10

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Game of the Day: Braves at Nationals
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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals (-180, 7)

Stephen Strasburg has spent the past six weeks re-establishing himself as one of the National League’s top pitchers, and the Washington Nationals’ right-hander looks for his fourth consecutive victory Wednesday as the NL East leaders host the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg has allowed one or zero runs in six of his past eight outings, helping propel Washington’s second-half surge. The Nationals have taken the first two games of the series from Atlanta and lead the Braves by nine games in the East.

Atlanta’s hopes of repeating as division champions have all but evaporated, as the Braves have dropped seven of 10 and sit 1 ½ games behind Pittsburgh for the NL's second wild card. Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman has three homers in 22 career at-bats against Strasburg, and is 29-for-59 against Washington pitching this season. Justin Upton hit a two-run blast in Tuesday’s 6-4 loss, his first homer and first two RBIs this month after blasting seven homers with 28 RBIs in August.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportSouth (Atlanta), MASN2 (Washington)

LINE HISTORY: Online book SportsInteraction opened the Nats as -210 faves, but are now -195. The total has held at 7.

INJURY REPORT: Braves - 2B Tommy La Strella (Questionable, migraine), C Evan Gattis (Doubtful, throat). Nationals - SS Ian Desmond (Questionable, back).

POWER RANKINGS: Braves (-166), Nationals (-195)

WEATHER REPORT: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low-70s. Wind will blow in from centerfield at 9 mph.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Aaron Harang (10-10, 3.87 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (11-10, 3.43)

Harang gave the Braves an outstanding first four months, but has struggled mightily since mid-August while going 1-4 with a 6.91 ERA and a .350 opponents batting average in his past five stars. The 36-year-old lasted just 3 2/3 innings Friday at Miami, giving up six runs on 10 hits. Harang, who gave up one run on seven hits over seven innings against Washington on Aug. 9, is 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts against the Nationals in 2014.

Strasburg gave up seven runs in five innings to the Braves on Aug. 8 and five runs to San Francisco in four innings on Aug. 24, but has allowed only four earned runs in the other 42 2/3 innings pitched since July 29. He got a no-decision Friday against Philadelphia despite giving up one run on four hits in six innings, and sports a 0.92 WHIP in his past eight outings. Strasburg, who leads the NL with 215 strikeouts, is 3-6 with a 4.62 ERA lifetime against Atlanta.

TRENDS:

* Over is 4-0 in Strasburg's last four starts vs. Braves.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in umpire Marty Foster's last four games behind home plate.
* Braves are 1-9 in Harang's last 10 starts.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 61.91 percent of wagers are backing the Nationals.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, September 10

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ATLANTA (74 - 71) at WASHINGTON (82 - 61) - 4:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 74-71 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-24 (-12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 15-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-23 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 74-71 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 57-58 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 34-36 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-5 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ATLANTA is 32-29 (+21.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 66-42 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 74-43 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
HARANG is 32-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 116-102 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
STRASBURG is 30-30 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 30-30 (-14.1 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
ATLANTA is 9-6 (+5.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARANG is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.5 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-6 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.419.
His team's record is 5-10 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-8. (-2.4 units)

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PITTSBURGH (75 - 69) at PHILADELPHIA (67 - 77) - 7:05 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 26-37 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-40 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-35 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-77 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 67-75 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-49 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-42 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-22 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 172-140 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 54-40 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 95-60 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-32 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-85 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.467.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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COLORADO (59 - 86) at NY METS (70 - 75) - 7:10 PM
TYLER MATZEK (L) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 59-86 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 173-252 (-56.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 20-51 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 59-86 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 38-59 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 39-65 (-25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 13-33 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 23-36 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 27-40 (-16.3 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.
NY METS are 70-75 (+2.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 70-75 (+2.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 38-24 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 21-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
NY METS are 68-83 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 104-122 (-45.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 59-81 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 27-43 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 26-42 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

TYLER MATZEK vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (80 - 65) at CINCINNATI (68 - 77) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY 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)
SIMON is 9-2 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 12-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 186-138 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-10 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 89-57 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 147-94 (+29.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 22-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 69-77 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 69-77 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 39-55 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 53-61 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 79-81 (-20.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-4 (+5.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SIMON is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MIAMI (71 - 72) at MILWAUKEE (74 - 71) - 8:10 PM
JARRED COSART (R) vs. WILY PERALTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 71-72 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 69-72 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 54-46 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 20-14 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COSART is 16-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COSART is 9-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
COSART is 15-10 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 37-36 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 1-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-36 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 53-57 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-38 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-18 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JARRED COSART vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

WILY PERALTA vs. MIAMI since 1997
PERALTA is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.038.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

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SAN DIEGO (67 - 77) at LA DODGERS (82 - 63) - 10:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 27-46 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-46 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-66 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-43 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 7-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 41-21 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 95-55 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 41-40 (+4.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-70 (+12.2 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.
LA DODGERS are 39-35 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-15 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 55-50 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-35 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-51 (-5.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HAREN is 25-33 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 7-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 18-25 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 14-21 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 25-33 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 27-35 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 13-23 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 11-7 (+2.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KENNEDY is 5-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.259.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.0 units)

DAN HAREN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HAREN is 6-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 10-9 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.5 units)

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ARIZONA (59 - 85) at SAN FRANCISCO (79 - 65) - 10:15 PM
JOSH COLLMENTER (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 59-85 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 59-85 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 41-59 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-64 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 22-47 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 7-23 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-65 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 207-102 (+43.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-22 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 120-86 (+24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-65 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-38 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VOGELSONG is 46-35 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 33-22 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 19-10 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
COLLMENTER is 16-8 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COLLMENTER is 11-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLLMENTER is 16-8 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-55 (-20.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-49 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 72-73 (-19.2 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 9-5 (+3.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
COLLMENTER is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
VOGELSONG is 3-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.87 and a WHIP of 1.473.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (-0.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (85 - 59) at BOSTON (63 - 82) - 1:35 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. BRANDON WORKMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 11-24 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 86-59 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-31 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-31 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-22 (+17.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 48-36 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 76-54 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 65-41 (+28.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-38 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-28 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-8 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CHEN is 49-34 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 19-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 17-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 63-83 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-37 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 31-44 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 239-228 (-53.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 26-41 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 17-24 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BOSTON is 55-71 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 35-45 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 4-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BOSTON is 33-47 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 6-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WORKMAN is 2-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WORKMAN is 2-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
WORKMAN is 1-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 9-6 (+4.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.2 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
CHEN is 4-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 7-3 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)

BRANDON WORKMAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WORKMAN is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.300.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (62 - 82) at CLEVELAND (74 - 69) - 7:05 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. T.J. HOUSE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 68-114 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 166-140 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 94-61 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 160-134 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 90-48 (+32.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 53-20 (+26.0 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.
MINNESOTA is 43-40 (+18.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-40 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-54 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-79 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GIBSON is 6-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-7 (+2.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GIBSON is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

T.J. HOUSE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HOUSE is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (79 - 64) at DETROIT (80 - 65) - 7:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PORCELLO is 14-5 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 79-64 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-32 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-61 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 55-40 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 58-45 (+4.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-28 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-31 (+6.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 60-56 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SHIELDS is 60-37 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 13-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 23-9 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 14-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 12-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 6-0 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 178-140 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 310-296 (-63.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
DETROIT is 171-134 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-19 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 21-23 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 49-41 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-4 (+6.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. DETROIT since 1997
SHIELDS is 6-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 10-7 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.4 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
PORCELLO is 8-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.272.
His team's record is 12-5 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-4. (+6.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (70 - 75) at NY YANKEES (73 - 69) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 70-75 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 43-49 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-46 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 551-632 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 30-37 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 36-35 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY YANKEES are 36-35 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 44-49 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-18 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 38-41 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-5 (+3.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CAPUANO is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.15 and a WHIP of 2.030.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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LA ANGELS (89 - 55) at TEXAS (54 - 90) - 8:05 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. NICK TEPESCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 66-68 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 89-55 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-8 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-31 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 19-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 84-53 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 69-42 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 64-37 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-18 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-8 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SHOEMAKER is 14-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 13-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 12-3 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 54-90 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 21-40 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 25-44 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 14-33 (-21.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 13-23 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-38 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 52-86 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 33-72 (-41.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 34-62 (-28.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 36-53 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 29-50 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 11-28 (-13.8 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 11-3 (+7.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.3 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. TEXAS since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 1.124.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

NICK TEPESCH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TEPESCH is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

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OAKLAND (81 - 63) at CHI WHITE SOX (64 - 80) - 8:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAMARDZIJA is 10-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 10-20 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 6-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-49 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 275-203 (+51.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 75-39 (+31.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 264-192 (+49.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 177-122 (+42.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 184-132 (+40.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 161-112 (+32.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 71-47 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 127-179 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-58 (-20.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-43 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 122-173 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-107 (-28.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-3 (+0.3 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.07 and a WHIP of 0.671.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CHRIS BASSITT vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (64 - 81) at SEATTLE (79 - 65) - 10:10 PM
NICK TROPEANO (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 79-65 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 76-64 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
IWAKUMA is 35-22 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 21-11 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 44-27 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 31-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 23-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 64-81 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-35 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 62-76 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 45-56 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 37-37 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 7-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 31-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-29 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 20-28 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 39-40 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 14-21 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games 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
HOUSTON is 6-9 (+0.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

NICK TROPEANO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
IWAKUMA is 4-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (64 - 81) at TORONTO (75 - 69) - 7:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1378-1545 (-283.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 93-139 (-31.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 75-69 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 58-51 (+5.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 16-7 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HENDRICKS is 9-1 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

DREW HUTCHISON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Wednesday, September 10


Pitchers wind, thunderstorms expected at Comerica Park

The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers (-115) do battle for first place in the AL Central and the pitchers could have the advantage with some weather on tap for Wednesday's showdown.

There is an 85 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms expected in the area. There will also be a strong 19 mile per hour wind blowing in from center field during the game.

With the strong wind blowing in, teams are 4-2 over/under in this scenario. The total for the game is currently at 7.5.

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Wednesday's Tip Sheet

September 10, 2014

Royals at Tigers – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
KC: Shields (13-7, 3.23 ERA)
DET: Porcello (15-10, 3.30 ERA)

Series recap: The Tigers have re-taken the lead in the AL Central after grabbing the first two games against the Royals. Detroit held off Kansas City in Monday’s opener, 9-5, followed by a 4-2 triumph last night as -165 favorites. If the Tigers win tonight, it will be the third time this season that Detroit will have swept Kansas City.

What to watch for: These teams hook up for one more series at Kaufmann Stadium later this month which could decide the division title. The Tigers are 2-5 in Rick Porcello’s last seven starts, as the right-hander has allowed 21 hits and 12 runs in his past two outings. The Royals have won 13 of Shields’ 17 road starts this season, including five of the past six in the underdog role. However, Shields has failed to beat the Tigers in three outings this season.

Rays at Yankees – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
TB: Odorizzi (10-11, 3.84 ERA)
NYY: Capuano (2-3, 4.46 ERA)

Series recap: The Rays held off the Yankees, 4-3 to cash as +120 underdogs, as neither team scored in the final four innings. New York trailed Tampa Bay, 4-1 before scoring a pair of runs in the fifth inning as the Yankees were ready to bust things open with no outs. However, Stephen Drew was nailed at the plate on a base hit then Derek Jeter lined into a double-play to kill the rally.

What to watch for: The Yankees have won each of Chris Capuano’s last three starts, as two of those victories came via a walk-off homer against the White Sox and Red Sox. Jake Odorizzi hasn’t allowed a run in his last two starts for the Rays, while Tampa Bay is 4-1 in his past five outings away from Tropicana Field. The Rays have struggled in Game 2’s of a road series recently, losing four of their previous five in this situation.

Cardinals at Reds – 7:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
STL: Lackey (2-2, 4.87 ERA)
CIN: Simon (13-10, 3.52 ERA)

Series recap: These two NL Central rivals have split the first two games, as the Cardinals cruised in Monday’s opener, 5-0. Cincinnati rebounded with a 9-5 triumph last night as short home ‘dogs, as the Reds built a 7-1 lead before holding off the Cardinals late. With Tuesday’s victory, the Reds improved to 3-8 in their past 11 games.

What to watch for: What a difference a few months makes, as the Reds owned a 15-3 record in Alfredo Simon’s first 18 starts of the season. Since the All-Star break, Cincinnati has limped to a 1-9 mark in Simon’s past 10 trips to the mound, which includes a 1-4 record at the Great American Ballpark. The Cardinals have won five of their past seven Game 3’s of a road series, while posting a 7-3 record against Cincinnati in the last 10 matchups.

Marlins at Brewers – 8:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
MIA: Cosart (4-1, 1.99 ERA)
MIL: Peralta (15-10, 3.84 ERA)

Series recap: The meltdown is nearly complete for the Brewers, who dropped their 13th game in their past 14 tries in last night’s 6-3 defeat to the Marlins as -135 home favorites. Milwaukee led the NL Central in August, but the Brewers may not even make the playoffs if they don’t start winning, as Milwaukee is currently 1-5 on its homestand.

What to watch for: The Marlins are making a surge at one of the Wild Card spots in the National League, as Miami owns a 4-1 record in the past five games to creep one game below the .500 mark. Jarred Cosart has turned into the best pickup at the trade deadline, as the Marlins are 5-0 in his past five starts, including impressive road underdog wins over the Braves and Angels. Wily Peralta is winless in his last three outings for the Brewers, as the right-hander has allowed 17 runs to the Cardinals, Giants, and Pirates, all teams that could head to the playoffs.

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Wednesday, September 10

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Baltimore - 1:35 PM ET Baltimore -131 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Boston - Under 8.5 500

Atlanta - 4:05 PM ET Washington -181 500 *****
Washington - Under 7 500

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Tuesday's Rated Games:

2 - 1 - 1 ................................ + 0.86 *****

4 - 1 ..................................... + 5.80 Double Play

0 - 2 ..................................... - 6.00 Triple Play

1 - 2........................................- 4.00 Grand Slam


Overall Rated Games

13 - 167 - 1..........................- 6.48

16 - 12 ...............................+ 8.38

15 - 9 .................................+ 22.02

4 - 9 ...................................- 23.40


Wednesday, September 10

Game Score Status Pick Amount


Minnesota - 7:05 PM ET Cleveland -156 500
Cleveland - Under 8.5 500

Tampa Bay - 7:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -101 500
NY Yankees - Under 7.5 500

Pittsburgh - 7:05 PM ET Philadelphia +129 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Over 8 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Chi. Cubs - 7:07 PM ET Toronto -166 500
Toronto - Under 8 500

Kansas City - 7:08 PM ET Kansas City +104 500 *****
Detroit - Under 8.5 500

St. Louis - 7:10 PM ET Cincinnati +116 500
Cincinnati - Over 7.5 500

Colorado - 7:10 PM ET Colorado +106 500 *****
NY Mets - Under 7 500

LA Angels - 8:05 PM ET LA Angels -185 500 GRAND SLAM
Texas - Under 9.5 500

Oakland - 8:10 PM ET Oakland -200 500
Chi. White Sox - Under 8.5 500

Miami - 8:10 PM ET Miami +111 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Milwaukee - Over 8 500

Houston - 10:10 PM ET Houston +235 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Seattle - Under 7 500

San Diego - 10:10 PM ET San Diego +144 500 *****
LA Dodgers - Over 7 500 *****

Arizona - 10:15 PM ET San Francisco -150 500 GRAND SLAM
San Francisco - Under 7 500

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Diamond Trends - Wednesday

September 10, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Red Sox are 0-10 since September 30, 2009 at home when they are off two losses in which they never led and it is the last game of a series for a net profit of $1253 when playing against.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Rick Porcello starts the Tigers are 8-0 since April 27, 2013 at home vs a team that has lost at least their last two games and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $808.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Rangers are 0-10 ($+1,172) since August 2008 when facing a team which has scored more than 8.5 runs per game over their past four games and at least eight runs last game.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Rangers are 0-10 since June 10, 2014 after a loss in which their opponent left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $1052 when playing against.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Jeremy Guthrie starts the Royals are 13-3 since August 25, 2012 on the road within 20 cents of pickem for a net profit of $1078.