Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 9/3 (MLB, WNBA, CFL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Wednesday, September 3

Good Luck on day #246 of 2014!

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Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Jerry Jones can't resist a circus; having passed on Johnny Manziel, Cowboys are going to sign Michael Sam to their practice squad.

-- Florida Atlantic opens its football season at Nebraska, at Alabama; good for the school's accountants, bad for the players who get their butts kicked.

-- Seven different teams got #1 votes in the top 25 poll this week, the most in any week since 2008.

-- NFL suspended Colts' owner Jim Irsay for six games, mainly to placate the players union, which would've gone nuts if he got slapped on the wrist.

-- Buffalo Bills have $24M worth of dead money on their cap this year and don't have their #1 pick next year. Not sure they know what they're doing.

-- Want to feel old? Terry Bradshaw turns 66 this week.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud.......

13) How different would Week 1 of the NFL season be if there were no exhibition games? Watching college games last weekend, they played pretty well, considering they don’t have any dress rehearsals like the pros do.

12) Why is Gene Chizik working in the SEC Network TV studio while Charlie Weis has a head coaching job? Chizik won a national title at Auburn, somehow got fired there shortly after, and now can’t get another job? Meanwhile, Weis keeps getting jobs like he’s freakin’ Bear Bryant. Go figure.

11) Cubs’ OF prospect Jorge Soler is off to a hot start in Chicago, going 11-22 in his first few games. Then again, Alcantara and Baez got off to hot starts when they first got to the majors too; now, Alcantara is batting .220, Baez .175. Being a really good hitter in the big leagues is difficult.

10) Speaking of major league debuts, Dodger prospect Joc Pederson made his Monday night against Washington. Pederson was the first 30/30 (homers/steals) guy in the PCL in 80 years- his dad Stu Pederson played in eight games for the Dodgers in 1985, going 0-4 with a sac fly. How weird must it be for him to see his son playing for the same team, 29 years later?

9) If I had a daughter, one of the last places on earth I’d want her to be would be handing water bottles to college football players on the sidelines during a game. Just an invitation for trouble; I see these girls there and I think there’s got to be a better way to earn your work-study money, as in, almost anything else.

8) Baylor QB Bryce Petty cracked two vertebrae in his back Sunday against SMU; I read something on the Interweb that said “Petty’s back injury” like it was a pulled muscle. He cracked two freakin’ vertebrae!!!! I’m thinking that’s kind of serious.

7) Central Florida changed QB’s at halftime of their game with Penn State in Ireland; the Holman kid who played in the second half was terrific, 1,000 times better than the starter, who undoubtedly is no longer the starter.

Coaching is funny, because some kids are gamers, they just play better when the bright lights go on, but you can’t find that out until they actually get in a game.

6) Classic sandwich game for a young Tennessee Vols squad this week; coming off their Sunday night opening win against Utah State and with a trip to Oklahoma on deck, Tennessee hosts Arkansas State from the Sun Belt this weekend.

Normally, the talent disparity between the teams would be enough for the Vols, but sometimes young teams play to the level of their opponent, especially with a higher profile game on deck. Plus, seldom do college teams play on a short work wee- Tennessee’s game was Sunday, not Saturday.

5) Wonder if it is a coincidence that Adam Dunn wears the same number 10 for the A’s that Dave Kingman did? Both low average guys with lot of power, though Dunn walks lot more than Kingman ever did. Dunn’s career on-base percentage is .365; highest OB% Kingman ever had in one season was .343.

4) Weird college football game of the week: Colorado at UMass—think Ralphie the buffalo is making the trip? That’s a long road trip to play a poor team.

3) Think Texas Longhorns have this week’s game with BYU circled on the schedule? BYU crushed the Longhorns 40-21 LY as 7-point underdogs, running ball down Texas’ throats 72 times for 550 yards. Yes, they had 550 rushing yards against Texas. Am guessing that was discussed in their weight room once or thrice this past winter/spring.

2) Someone on ESPN suggested blowing off work Tuesday to watch the US-New Zealand basketball game; now no one likes blowing off work more than I do, but for that to happen, the game I want to watch would have to have a point spread of less than 30. These games haven't been very good so far, other than the first half of the game with Turkey, which has one NBA player.

1) Apparently the European captain of the Ryder Cup team left Luke Donald off the team, in a semi-controversial move.

Quick question: All I know about the Ryder Cup is that it is broadcast on NBC, but wouldn’t it be cool if the Americans could add Donald to their team, just to add a little WWE-style drama to the event? Just askin’…..

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See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Spot bets are classic handicapping practices that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Lookahead spot

Tennessee got the performance it wanted out of the gate, shutting down Utah State 38-7 and easily covering as a 3.5-point home favorite Sunday. The Volunteers’ impressive debut convinced oddsmakers to instill them as 16-point favorites for Week 2’s tilt with Arkansas State, but could be giving ole Rocky Top too much credit.

After all, Tennessee has a huge non-conference game looming with Big 12 frontrunner Oklahoma in Week 3 and a massive SEC opener against Georgia in Week 4. Head coach Butch Jones could hold something back versus the Red Wolves, shortening up his playbook and resting his key players for the big games ahead on the schedule.

Arkansas State can put up points – winning 37-10 over FCS Montana State in Week 1 - and matches up well with UT’s speed, hanging the dark clouds of the “backdoor cover” all over this game.

Letdown spot

The New York Giants ran the table during the preseason, going a perfect 5-0 SU and 4-0-1 ATS in the exhibition. But before Giants fans start booking their tickets to Arizona in February, they should pull back the curtain on what was a very misleading preseason for the G-Men.

According to Covers Expert Marc Lawrence, New York was out-first downed 101-89 to barely edge opponents in yardage 1571-1525. The biggest cause for concern was Eli Manning, who stumbled in his first snaps of rookie offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo’s new West Coast offense. He was just 21 of 45 for 185 total passing yards.

Head coach Tom Coughlin apparently wanted Kevin Gilbride instead of McAdoo but had to settle for the former Packers tight end coach. The Giants’ success in the preseason could be setting up for a huge letdown in Week 1 when it really matters. They could come up very short as 4.5-point dogs versus a high-power Detroit attack.

Schedule spot

The Memphis Tigers will have to put on the coffee for their late-night matchup with UCLA in Week 2. The schedule sends the Tigers across the country for a 10 p.m. ET start in Los Angeles, where the Bruins will be wide awake at 8 p.m. local time. This one will wrap well after midnight, which could have plenty of Memphis players yawning on the sidelines during the fourth quarter.

The Tigers have only traveled to California twice before and have come away victorious in both trips. But the last Golden State tour took place in 1991, so those tans have long faded. Memphis thumped poor FCS Austin Peay 63-0 in Week 1, covering as a 38.5-point fave, and now gets +24 points at the Rose Bowl Saturday.

Head coach Justin Fuente had better start setting those internal clocks back because a late night coupled with the pounding of a bigger, strong UCLA team could give the Tigers with nightmares.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Chicago at Indiana
The Fever look to close out the series and come into tonight's contest with a 13-3 record in their last 16 home games versus the Sky. Indiana is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Fever favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-4). Here are all of today's WNBA picks

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Game 611-612: Chicago at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 107.987; Indiana 114.055
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 6; 152
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 4; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-4); Over




WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, September 3

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CHICAGO (18 - 21) at INDIANA (19 - 19) - 9/3/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 14-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 14-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, September 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. INDIANA
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Chicago

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WNBA

Wednesday, September 3

Chicago has been abysmal in Indiana

The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever are set to see who takes control fo their Eastern Conference Finals series. Unfortunately for Chicago, the game takes place in Indiana. The Sky are 1-15 straight-up and 3-13 against the spread in their last 16 games in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The Sky are 3.5-point dogs Wednesday.

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MLB
Dunkel

Toronto at Tampa Bay
The Blue Jays look to follow up last night's 8-2 win in Tampa as they face a Rays team that is 1-5 in Chris Archer's last 6 home starts. Toronto is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Blue Jays favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Game 901-902: Philadelphia at Atlanta (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Buchanan) 16.675; Atlanta (Santana) 14.276
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-175); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+155); Under

Game 903-904: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Volquez) 15.932; St. Louis (Miller) 14.362
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Over

Game 905-906: Washington at LA Dodgers (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Zimmermann) 16.383; LA Dodgers (Frias) 14.989
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Washington (-135); 8
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-135); Over

Game 907-908: San Francisco at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Vogelsong) 16.525; Colorado (Bergman) 14.056
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-145); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-145); Under

Game 909-910: NY Mets at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (deGrom) 14.004; Miami (Koehler) 15.688
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-120); Over

Game 911-912: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Garza) 13.168; Cubs (Hendricks) 15.031
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-105); N/A

Game 913-914: Arizona at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Collmenter) 15.102; San Diego (Cashner) 14.240
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-155); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+135); Under

Game 915-916: Seattle at Oakland (3:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 14.605; Oakland (Lester) 15.900
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-125); Over

Game 917-918: Detroit at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 15.329; Cleveland (Salazar) 16.828
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-125); Over

Game 919-920: Boston at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Ranaudo) 14.434; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 15.731
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 921-922: Toronto at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Stroman) 15.419; Tampa Bay (Archer) 13.889
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+120); Over

Game 923-924: LA Angels at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 16.660; Houston (McHugh) 14.933
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-145); Under

Game 925-926: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Danks) 14.265; Minnesota (May) 15.552
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120); Under

Game 927-928: Texas at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tepesch) 15.852; Kansas City (Vargas) 14.878
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-185); 8
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+165); Over

Game 929-930: Cincinnati at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Axelrod) 15.634; Baltimore (Gonzalez) 14.732
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+140); Over

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, September 3

Phillies-Braves
Buchanan is 0-2, 3.42 in his last four starts.
Santana is 3-1, 3.26 in his last five starts.

Phillies won nine of their last twelve games.
Atlanta lost three of last four games, scoring one run.
Under is 7-2-2 in last eleven Atlanta games.

Mets-Marlins
deGrom is 6-1, 2.18 in his last eight starts.
Koehler is 2-0, 3.75 in his last four starts. .

Mets lost four of their last seven games.
Marlins lost seven of their last ten games.

Under is 5-2 in deGrom's last seven road starts.

Pirates-Cardinals
Volquez is 3-0, 2.48 in his last five starts.
Miller is 0-1, 5.25 in his last four starts.

Pirates lost last three games, scoring ten runs.
St Louis won eight of its last ten home games.

Ten of last eleven Cardinal home games went over.

Brewers-Cubs
Garza was 1-0, 0.86 in his last three starts before going on DL; his last start was August 3rd.
Hendricks is 4-0, 2.17 in his last six starts.

Milwaukee lost its last seven games, outscored 49-14.
Cubs won their last five home games.

Six of Cubs' last eight games went over total.

Diamondbacks-Padres
Collmenter is 1-0, 1.20 in his last couple starts.
Cashner is 0-0, 0.95 in his last three home starts.

Arizona lost 12 of its last 16 games.
Padres won six of their last seven games.

Six of last seven San Diego games stayed under.

Giants-Rockies
Vogelsong is 3-1, 2.58 in his last six starts.
Bergman is 1-2, 5.74 in five starts this season.

Giants won seven of their last eight games.
Colorado lost six of their last eight games.

Seven of last nine games at Coors Field went over the total.

Nationals-Dodgers
Zimmerman is 4-0, 2.43 in his last six starts.
Frias is 10-5, 4.58 in 20 minor league starts this year; he's allowed nine runs in 14.1 IP in eight relief appearances in majors-- this is his first MLB start. .

Washington lost five of its last eight games.
Dodgers are 6-8 in their last 14 home games.
Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven Washington games.

Red Sox-Bronx
Ranaudo is 3-0, 4.50 in three major league starts.
Kuroda is 2-0, 2.75 in his last three starts.

Red Sox lost 11 of their last 16 games.
Bronx lost four of its last five games.

14 of last 16 Kuroda starts stayed under total.

Blue Jays-Rays
Stroman is 1-3, 7.40 in his last five starts.
Archer is 0-1, 7.02 in his last three starts.

Blue Jays won four of their last five games.
Tampa Bay lost seven of its last ten home games.

Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Stroman starts.

Tigers-Indians
Verlander is 3-2, 4.40 in his last five starts.
Salazar is 1-1, 2.25 in his last three starts.

Detroit won eight of its last eleven games.
Cleveland won 13 of its last 20 games, but lost last two.

15 of last 19 Cleveland games stayed under total.

Angels-Astros
Weaver is 3-0, 2.88 in his last four starts.
McHugh is 4-0, 1.91 in his last six starts.

Angels won six of their last seven games.
Houston won four of its last five games.

Four of last five Weaver starts stayed under the total.

White Sox-Twins
Danks is 0-3, 6.75 in his last five starts.
May is 0-4, 10.80 in four MLB starts.

White Sox lost five of their last seven road games.
Minnesota lost eight of its last ten games.

Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Minnesota games.

Mariners-A's
Hernandez is 0-2, 5.09 in his last three starts.
Lester is 0-2, 3.79 in his last three starts.

Mariners lost five of their last eight games.
Oakland lost eight of its last ten games.

Under is 3-1-1 in last five Lester starts.

Rangers-Royals
Tepesch is 0-2, 4.38 in his last four starts.
Vargas is 0-2, 5.75 in his last two starts.

Texas lost 13 of its last 19 games.
Royals lost five of their last nine games, but won last two.

Six of last seven Kansas City games stayed under.

Reds-Orioles
Axelrod is 1-0, 1.64 in his last two starts.
Gonzalez is 2-1, 1.86 in his last three starts.

Reds lost eight of their last nine road games.
Baltimore won seven of its last nine games.

Five of last six Oriole games went over total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Buchanan 6-9; Santana 15-11
-- Volquez 16-10; Miller 11-15
-- Zimmerman 18-9; Frias 0-0
-- Vogelsong 14-13; Bergman 2-3
-- deGrom 8-10; Koehler 12-15
-- Garza 11-12; Hendricks 8-1
-- Collmenter 15-8; Cashner 7-7

-- Hernandez 18-10; Lester 13-8/4-2
-- Verlander 15-11; Salazar 8-7
-- Ranaudo 3-0; Kuroda 12-15
-- Stroman 8-8; Archer 14-13
-- Weaver 19-10; McHugh 9-12
-- Danks 11-16; May 0-4
-- Tepesch 7-10; Vargas 13-12

-- Axelrod 1-1; Gonzalez 11-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Buchanan 2-15; Santana 7-26
-- Volquez 7-26; Miller 5-26
-- Zimmerman 3-27; Frias 0-0
-- Vogelsong 6-27; Bergman 2-5
-- deGrom 2-18; Koehler 4-27
-- Garza 8-23; Hendricks 5-9
-- Collmenter 9-24; Cashner 4-14

-- Hernandez 4-28; Lester 6-27
-- Verlander 9-26; Salazar 1-15
-- Ranaudo 0-3; Kuroda 11-27
-- Stroman 3-16; Archer 5-27
-- Weaver 6-29; McHugh 4-21
-- Danks 8-27; May 2-4
-- Tepesch 4-17; Vargas 3-25

-- Axelrod 0-2; Gonzalez 4-21

Umpires
-- Phil-Atl-- Bob Davidson has no defineable trends right now.
-- NY-Mia-- Six of last seven Muchlinski games stayed under.
-- Mil-Chi-- Underdogs won four of last seven Carlson games.
-- Pitt-StL-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Kulpa games.
-- SF-Col-- Underdogs won four of last seven Hernandez games.
-- Az-SD-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Blaser games.
-- Wsh-LA-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Schrieber games.

-- Det-Cle-- Over is 11-6-1 in Woodring games this season.
-- Bos-NY-- Four of last five TWelke games went over.
-- Tor-TB-- Eight of last nine Segal games went over total.
-- LA-Hst-- Road team won eight of last ten Kellogg games.
-- Chi-Min-- Four of last five Cuzzi games stayed under.
-- Tex-KC-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Culbreth games.
-- Sea-A's-- Six of last seven Iassogna games stayed under.

-- Cin-Balt-- Underdogs won seven of last 11 Estabrook games.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 3

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

1:45 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

3:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games

3:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LA DODGERS
Washington is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Washington

3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 10 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. BALTIMORE
Cincinnati is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Boston

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Angels's last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing LA Angels

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing San Diego
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Arizona
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona


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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 3

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Game of the Day: Mariners at A's
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Seattle Mariners at Oakland A's (-121, 6.5)

A high-octane pitching matchup will take center stage when the Oakland Athletics host the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series. Seattle ace Felix Hernandez, a 13-game winner who is second in the American League with a 2.23 ERA, squares off against Oakland left-hander Jon Lester, a fellow 13-game winner who ranks fourth in the AL with a 2.55 ERA. Despite their gaudy numbers, each pitcher is attempting to halt a three-start winless drought.

Losers of five of their last six, the Athletics trail the first-place Los Angeles Angels by 4 1/2 games in the American League West while division rival Seattle is 1 1/2 games back of Detroit for the second wild card. Oakland has some reason to be encouraged, scoring 11 runs in the first two games of the series after mustering only four in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Angels. The Mariners are an AL-best 38-27 away from home entering the third of a seven-game road trip.

TV: 3:35 p.m. ET, ROOT Sports (Seattle), CSN California (Oakland)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the A's as -125 home favorites. That line has moved to -121. The total has held at 6.5.

INJURY REPORT: Mariners - CF Michael Saunders (Out indefinitely, oblique). A's - CF Coco Crisp (Doubtful, neck), RP Sean Doolittle (15-day DL, oblique).

POWER RANKINGS: Mariners (-172), A's (-198)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (13-5, 2.23 ERA) vs. Athletics LH Jon Lester (13-9, 2.55)

Hernandez's recent swoon followed a stretch in which he set a major-league record with 16 consecutive starts of at least seven innings pitched and two earned runs or fewer allowed. He is coming off disastrous start, coughing up a career-high four homers among 10 hits in a loss to Washington. Fernandez surrended a season-high 11 hits in Oakland on May 7 but beat the Athletics with eight innings of two-run ball on July 11 to improve to 18-7 lifetime against them.

Lester has pitched better than Hernandez during his dry spell but has nothing to show for it after permitting a total of three earned runs and 11 hits over 13 innings in back-to-back starts against the Los Angeles Angels. Lester, who grew up just outside Seattle, is 4-3 with a 3.99 ERA in 10 career starts versus the Mariners - all with Boston. He's been outstanding in three home starts since joining Oakland, going 2-0 and yielding four runs in three turns.

TRENDS:

* Mariners are 13-3 in Hernandez's last 16 road starts vs. Athletics.
* Mariners are 1-5 in their last six games with Iassogna behind home plate.
* Athletics are 1-5 in their last six overall.
* Under is 3-1-1 in Lester's last five starts overall.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-nine percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the A's.


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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, September 3

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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 74) at ATLANTA (72 - 67) - 12:10 PM
DAVID BUCHANAN (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 60-80 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 97-127 (-29.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 127-81 (+26.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-72 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-16 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 393-366 (+49.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 72-67 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 72-67 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 55-55 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 32-34 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 38-39 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-8 (+1.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DAVID BUCHANAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUCHANAN is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANTANA is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

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PITTSBURGH (71 - 67) at ST LOUIS (75 - 63) - 1:45 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-35 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-28 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-38 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-33 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 246-479 (-103.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 109-243 (-73.2 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.
ST LOUIS is 103-58 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 15-2 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 103-58 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 142-92 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 408-279 (+59.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 29-12 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 168-138 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 46-31 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 14-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 8-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 35-38 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-37 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILLER is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-8 (+1.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 4-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 7-8 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.3 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MILLER is 2-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.639.
His team's record is 2-6 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.8 units)

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WASHINGTON (78 - 59) at LA DODGERS (78 - 61) - 3:10 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. CARLOS FRIAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ZIMMERMANN is 61-31 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 61-31 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 35-33 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-14 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 35-33 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-40 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.597.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.2 units)

CARLOS FRIAS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (76 - 63) at COLORADO (55 - 84) - 3:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. CHRISTIAN BERGMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-72 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-63 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-30 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-5 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 119-85 (+25.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-63 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-37 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-22 (+19.9 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 3 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 46-35 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 9-4 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 9-4 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 55-84 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 55-84 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 36-64 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 9-9 (+2.3 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. COLORADO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 5-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)

CHRISTIAN BERGMAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BERGMAN is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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NY METS (65 - 74) at MIAMI (67 - 70) - 7:10 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 29-45 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
MIAMI is 67-70 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 56-61 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
MIAMI is 51-44 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 73-79 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 73-79 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 33-23 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 40-25 (+18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-6 (+3.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. MIAMI since 1997
DEGROM is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. NY METS since 1997
KOEHLER is 1-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.3 units)

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MILWAUKEE (73 - 65) at CHICAGO CUBS (63 - 76) - 8:05 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-15 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-15 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HENDRICKS is 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 74-78 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-30 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 102-94 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1377-1540 (-279.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-84 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-88 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-84 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 211-225 (-72.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 92-136 (-29.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-81 (-25.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 150-196 (-61.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-7 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)

MATT GARZA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GARZA is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.955.
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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ARIZONA (57 - 81) at SAN DIEGO (66 - 71) - 10:05 PM
JOSH COLLMENTER (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 57-81 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 57-81 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 39-56 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-61 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-29 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 39-28 (+8.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 40-29 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-14 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-15 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLLMENTER is 15-8 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COLLMENTER is 15-8 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-6 (+2.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
COLLMENTER is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CASHNER is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

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SEATTLE (74 - 63) at OAKLAND (79 - 59) - 3:35 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 273-199 (+55.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 148-86 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 172-120 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 183-130 (+42.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 52-26 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-21 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 19-6 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 23-7 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 38-20 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 74-63 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 38-27 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-30 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-18 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 35-26 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 27-17 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 33-22 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HERNANDEZ is 21-9 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 15-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-7 (+2.7 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 18-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 23-10 (+10.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-18. (-4.4 units)

JON LESTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
LESTER is 4-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.377.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

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DETROIT (76 - 62) at CLEVELAND (70 - 66) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 174-137 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 138-210 (-56.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 167-131 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 30-34 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 15-17 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 14-16 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 29-33 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 17-20 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 18-21 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 14-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 5-11 (-10.3 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)
CLEVELAND is 162-137 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 90-58 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 156-131 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-18 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 32-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 27-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-7 (+0.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 18-15 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 20-18 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-21. (-9.2 units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
SALAZAR is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (61 - 77) at NY YANKEES (70 - 66) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY RANAUDO (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 8-6 (+1.2 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

ANTHONY RANAUDO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RANAUDO is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

HIROKI KURODA vs. BOSTON since 1997
KURODA is 4-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 6-7 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.1 units)

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TORONTO (70 - 67) at TAMPA BAY (67 - 72) - 7:10 PM
MARCUS STROMAN (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 548-629 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TORONTO is 32-26 (+6.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 67-72 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-39 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-19 (-13.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-9 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 31-39 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 41-47 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-43 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 51-52 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-43 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-6 (+3.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

MARCUS STROMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
STROMAN is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARCHER is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

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LA ANGELS (83 - 54) at HOUSTON (60 - 79) - 8:10 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 65-67 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-74 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 83-54 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-20 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 740-722 (+65.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 186-167 (+30.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 78-52 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 65-41 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-36 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-17 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA ANGELS are 41-19 (+14.9 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.
WEAVER is 56-27 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 55-108 (-34.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-96 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-104 (-33.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-89 (-32.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-5 (+2.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)

JERED WEAVER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
WEAVER is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 0.726.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (63 - 75) at MINNESOTA (60 - 78) - 8:10 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. TREVOR MAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 126-174 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-38 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 121-168 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-72 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 4-17 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 58-54 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-45 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 517-543 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 361-358 (+35.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
DANKS is 9-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 61-87 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-87 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 66-111 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 50-85 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-16 (-10.8 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
MINNESOTA is 8-7 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
DANKS is 7-12 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.497.
His team's record is 8-18 (-12.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-16. (-7.5 units)

TREVOR MAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (53 - 85) at KANSAS CITY (76 - 61) - 8:10 PM
NICK TEPESCH (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 53-85 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 12-26 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 5-20 (-13.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 51-81 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 33-67 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 35-49 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 60-81 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-49 (-26.8 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.
KANSAS CITY is 76-61 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 72-58 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 53-39 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 116-94 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-31 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VARGAS is 34-21 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 0-6 (-11.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 29-31 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

NICK TEPESCH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
TEPESCH is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. TEXAS since 1997
VARGAS is 4-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.482.
His team's record is 6-12 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-12. (-7.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (66 - 72) at BALTIMORE (80 - 57) - 7:05 PM
DYLAN AXELROD (R) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 38-51 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 2-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BALTIMORE is 81-57 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 111-87 (+24.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 41-28 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 70-44 (+19.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 72-54 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-31 (+34.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-40 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-37 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-26 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CINCINNATI is 687-766 (+49.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 624-710 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 498-553 (+40.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

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

DYLAN AXELROD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
AXELROD is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.955.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 3


Overs have a hot night on the diamond

There were plenty of runs scored Wednesday night and it resulting in a good night for those betting the over.

The over went 10-5 last night, hitting almost 67 percent of the time. Much better than the season average of just under 49 percent.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 3


Pitchers' wind in forecast for this ball park

Hitters will have to compete with inbound wind from right field as the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox at Target Field Wednesday.

According to DailyBaseballData.com, wind will blow in from right at 12 mph and potential showers could be on tap as well, with a 40 percent chance.

The Over/Under at Target Field with wind blowing in from right field is currently 2-5 with the Twins posting a record of just 1-6 in that situation.

John Danks is slated to get the ball for the visitors while the Twins are scheduled to Trevor May. Oddsmakers have the total set at 9.


Felix Hernandez dominant versus A's this year

The Seattle Mariners send their ace to the mound versus the Oakland A's Wednesday afternoon and hope to improve to a 5-0 record in "King" Felix Hernandez's starts versus their A.L. West rivals.

The Mariners are 4-0 in his starts versus Oakland this season and the Cy Young candidate has a personal 3-0 record with a 2.43 ERA, allowing eight earned runs on 27 hits through 29 2/3 innings of work in those starts.

Oakland will counter with lefty Jon Lester and the is currently a -121 home fave for the game.


Braves have no luck with Davidson umpiring

The Atlanta Braves are 0-4 in the last games at Turner Field when Bob Davidson has been behind the plate calling balls and strikes.

Davidson will be in that role Wednesday as the the Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies.

The home team is 15-12 when Davidson is calling pitches this season, good enough for a 55.6 winning percentage.

Oddsmakers have the Braves as -175 faves on the moneyline, with the Phillies currently +161 dogs.


Pirates backers happy to see Kulpa umpiring

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-0 in their last six ball games with umpire Ron Kulpa working behind the plate.

Kulpa will be calling balls and strikes at Busch Stadium Wednesday afternoon as the Pirates visit the St. Louis Cardinals.

The umpire's stats show he skews toward the road team as visitors have posted a record of 15-12 in his games this season.

The Buccos are -110 road faves as they send Edinson Volquez to the bump. The Cardinals, +102 home dogs, counter with Shelby Miller.

[Udog]

MLB

Wednesday, September 3


Braves' OF Justin Upton, out Wednesday

Upton left Tuesday's game with a tricep contusion and will not return Wednesday against the Phillies.


Hot totals ump behind the plate for Jays/Rays

Chris Segal will be the man calling balls and strikes when the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays clash Wednesday. Segal has been over money for bettors, topping the total in his last six straight and going 17-6 over/under on the year so far.

Teams have averaged 10.26 runs per game under Segal's watch this season with a 63.68 strike percentage.

[Udog]

MLB

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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[RS170]

Hey Udog---one more point about that Tribe game--Do the powers that be in MLB really care about the integrity of the game anymore? Seems to me they should be making every effort to insure at least something of a level playing field. If they don't care, then why should I watch the games????..............

[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, September 3

Washington at LA Dodgers, 3:10 ET
Zimmermann: WASHINGTON 48-28 on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Frias: LA DODGERS 11-15 in home games after allowing 2 runs or less

San Francisco at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Vogelsong: 46-35 TSR in all games
Bergman: COLORADO 16-37 after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 game

NY Mets at Miami, 7:10 ET
Degrom: NY METS 29-45 when the total is 7 or less
Koehler: MIAMI 17-8 at home when the total is 7 or less

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Garza: 17-28 TSR as a road favorite
Hendricks: 7-1 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150

Arizona at San Diego, 10:05 ET
Collmenter: ARIZONA 57-81 in all games
Cashner: SAN DIEGO 40-29 in home games

Seattle at Oakland, 3:35 ET
Hernandez: SEATTLE 17-10 in road games after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Lester: 23-7 TSR in home games

Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Verlander: 14-16 TSR against division opponents
Salazar: CLEVELAND 90-58 in home games

Boston at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Ranaudo: BOSTON 76-59 UNDER in all games
Kuroda: NY YANKEES 42-25 UNDER as a favorite

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Stroman: TORONTO 38-29 OVER after a win
Archer: TAMPA BAY 22-11 OVER after allowing 8 runs or more

LA Angels at Houston, 8:10 ET
Weaver: LA ANGELS 62-31 as a favorite
McHugh: HOUSTON 42-86 after 2 or more consecutive home games

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Danks: 9-2 TSR in road games after a win
May: MINNESOTA 32-57 in home games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Tepesch: TEXAS 5-20 after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
Vargas: KANSAS CITY 44-31 after a win

Cincinnati at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Axelrod: CINCINNATI 3-11 against AL East opponents
Gonzalez: BALTIMORE 42-37 after a win

TSR = Team Start Record