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**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:48 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Eagles 30, Colts 27-- Philly is first team in NFL history to start 2-0 after being behind by 14+ points in second half of both games.

-- Eagles haven't scored a first half TD in six of their last 12 games, but in last four of those, they scored at least three TDs in second half.

-- Jacob deGrom tied an MLB record when he struck out the first eight Marlins in Flushing last night; he gave up a hit to the pitcher to end the streak.

-- Since 1900, Jim Deshaies (1986) of the Astros is only other pitcher to do that.

-- Andrew Cashner one-hit the Phillies in a meaningless game out west, but it has to be noted that San Diego has competed well the second half of the season.

-- Tigers/Royals won, Mariners lost. Bad night for Seattle in Wild Card race.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) 7 of the top 15 teams in this week’s AP college football poll play in the SEC; that number will reduce, once conference play starts more and teams start cannibalizing each other, but seven of the top 15 is pretty impressive.

12) Apple got four million pre-orders for the IPhone6 (4 million!!!), just in the first 24 hours they were accepting pre-orders. Amazing, but also probably means it’ll be a while before I get my new device.

11) UCLA tried to poach Colorado State transfer Jon Octeus, but the kid wasn’t admitted into school. He’s a pretty good player, scored 13 ppg LY; someone’s going to get themselves a bargain.

10) A’s are running out of catchers; they have five on the 40-man roster. Three are hurt, the 4th has never played in a big league game and Derek Norris is playing with an assortment of injuries, which is preventing home from throwing real well. Of the three who are hurt, Geovany Soto (back spasms) seems like the most likely to return soon.

9) Odd thing: A’s have 13 games left; it seems like they’ve been playing for 18 straight months. Rams have 14 games left and their season has just started, but it just shows how every NFL game is worth about the same as ten baseball games in the standings.

8) If every game ended after the 5th inning, Houston Astros would be 67-60-23; they’re 67-83, so they’ve somehow lost 23 games after the 5th inning. Time for them to replenish the bullpen this winter.

7) You finish in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings and make the TOUR championship, the pressure comes off some. Last place is $132,000; all you have to do is finish 72 holes and sign your scorecard for that much.

You win the Fed Ex Cup playoffs, its $10M, which seems a bit much. Even for wealthy pro golfers, that’s life-changing money.

6) How does Marques Colston not get targeted once in an entire game Sunday; is he hurt? Seriously, not once? In a 26-24 game?

5) Kentucky hasn’t beaten Florida in football since the late 80’s, so imagine their frustration when it appeared that Florida never got the game-tying play off before the clock ran out. Replays are inconclusive, but teams that consistently lose rarely get favorable calls in that spot. Gators won the game in triple OT, but Kentucky has improved a lot.

4) NC State’s decisive win at South Florida Saturday snapped Wolfpack’s 0-11 ATS skid as a road favorite.

3) Serbian basketball player named Milos Teodosic was impressive in Spain; apparently the Memphis Grizzlies thought they had him locked up couple years ago, but he opted to play pro ball in Russia instead. Too bad for them; apparently they play less games in Spain, plus he was closer to family there, so he turned the Grizzlies down.

2) Next time this World Cup of FIBA rolls around, in 2018, its going to be a 22/under developmental tourney, not something older stars play in. Its stupid for NBA teams to risk their star players in this event, which means very little (see George, Paul).

1) Adrian Wojnarowski, who is a well-respected writer, wrote an interesting article on Yahoo! Sports saying how Mike Krzyzewski exploits his position as Team USA to bolster Duke’s recruiting. Instead of going to AAU tournaments like everyone else, he is hob-nobbing with NBA stars and getting seen on ESPN.

One other tidbit I wasn’t aware of: NBA commish Adam Silver (he’s tall, he’s bald, he’s rich—my hero!!!) is a Duke graduate. Would like him a little better if he had gone to state college, but you can’t have everything.

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:49 AM

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.

Letdown spot

The Georgia Bulldogs had dreams of grandeur heading into 2014 but again, a trip to Williams-Brice Stadium turned out to be a nightmare. The Bulldogs fell behind to the Gamecocks last Saturday and couldn’t find their way back, losing 38-35 to South Carolina as 6.5-point road favorites.

Georgia’s national title hopes are shaken, much like they were in 2012 when it lost 35-7 to the Gamecocks in Week 6 after a 5-0 start to the season. The Bulldogs, still stinging from the defeat, went out the following week and laid an egg in a 29-24 squeaker over Kentucky as 25.5-point road chalk.

Georgia finds itself in this position again in Week 4. It’s a massive 39.5-point favorite hosting the Troy Trojans Saturday. The Bulldogs definitely deserve the lofty spread, with Troy going 0-3 and losing to FCS Abilene Christian this past weekend, but will the disappointment of an all-but busted season hang over this program like a dark cloud?

Lookahead spot

Arkansas’ upcoming three-game stretch from Week 5 to Week 8 (bye Week 6) could be the roughest patch of schedule any college football team will face this season. The Razorbacks visit Texas A&M, then host Alabama before the bye, and then face Georgia at home on October 18. It’s enough to turn those shrill Hog Calls into deep sobs of sorrow.

You can excuse Arkansas for looking ahead to those SEC showdowns and past Week 4 opponent, little ole Northern Illinois out of the MAC. The Huskies have had one hell of a non-conference slate, hanging 55 points on FCS Presbyterian before taking road wins at Northwestern and UNLV. The Huskies are 27th in the land in scoring and fourth overall in rushing yards, with 325.3 ground gains per game.

The Razorbacks were bowled over for 302 rushing yards in a Week 1 loss to Auburn, giving up 6.3 yards per carry. And Texas Tech – which runs the ball on less than 40 percent of its plays – still mounted 101 rushing yards on 4.6 yards per carry versus the Hogs last weekend. That two-touchdown spread could be too much for Arkansas to handle if they aren’t focused on a potent NIU attack.

Schedule spot

The San Diego Chargers could have easily found themselves in our letdown spot this week, coming off a massive home win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks Sunday. But, the Bolts fit right in our schedule spot as well, hopping a plane to Buffalo for an early kickoff with the Bills as 1-point road underdogs Sunday.

The Chargers kept the Seattle defense on the field and ate up time of possession to win 30-21 as 4.5-point home underdogs Sunday. As Covers Expert Art Aronson of AAA Sports points out, San Diego not only has to avoid a letdown from that huge win but suffer a 3,000-mile voyage and a 1 p.m. ET kickoff, which equals out to 10 a.m. back in California. In last season’s cross-country tours, the Chargers won at Philadelphia in Week 2 but fell at Washington and Miami, and that Dolphins game was even at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Buffalo has a ton of momentum after wins over Chicago and Miami, ranking sixth in points for and against after two weeks. The weather at Ralph Wilson Stadium is expected to be the farthest things from sun and surf of San Diego. The early forecast is calling for strong winds and rain with temperatures in the mid 60s.

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:51 AM

NFL opening line report: Broncos 4.5-point dogs in Super Bowl rematch

Sometimes you have to take a close look at the NFL schedule to figure out which game is the marquee matchup. But there’s no such dilemma in Week 3.

Bettors and fans get a Super Bowl rematch when the Denver Broncos (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) head to loud-and-proud Seattle to take on the defending champion Seahawks (1-1 SU and ATS) on Sunday.

Seattle steamrolled Denver in last season’s title game, winning 43-8 as a 1.5-point underdog.

This time, though, the Seahawks are favored, with the line opening at -4.5. John Lester, the lines manager at Bookmaker.eu, doesn’t expect a rout this time, but he does expect a Seattle win, with the squad aiming to bounce back from a 30-21 loss at San Diego laying 4.5 points.

"It’s the marquee game of Week 3, and everyone will be running to bet on the Super Bowl rematch,” Lester said. “I don't see the outcome being much different this time around. It will certainly be a closer game, but the Seahawks are still the team to beat, despite last weekend’s setback. They don't lose in the Northwest, especially a game of this magnitude. They will be very focused after the loss, and sharps should be on Seattle at the open of -4.5."

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (-2)

The NFC North is a logjam, with all four teams at 1-1 SU. Green Bay (0-1-1 ATS) at least comes in with a little steam, rallying from a 21-3 deficit on the road against the New York Jets to snare 31-24 victory and push as a 7-point chalk.

Meanwhile, Detroit (1-1 ATS) followed its 35-point outburst in a season-opening win over the New York Giants by mustering just one score in a 24-7 loss at Carolina as a 1-point pup.

"These are two teams with potent offenses but some serious problems along the offensive lines,” Lester said. “I'm still not sold on the Green Bay defense, particularly the pass rush. The Lions should be able to win the battle in the trenches, and because of that, I give them a slight nod. Everyone expects a shootout, and we opened with a total of 52.”

San Francisco 49ers (-2.5) at Arizona Cardinals

Arizona (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) comes in unbeaten, while San Fran (1-1 SU and ATS) dumped the home opener at its luxurious new stadium, losing 28-20 to Chicago as a 7-point fave Sunday. But Lester isn’t too concerned about the Niners, nor too impressed with the Cardinals.

"The Cardinals were a Philip Rivers fumbled snap away from losing in Week 1, and they beat a pathetic Giants team (Sunday),” Lester said. “While I like their defense, the offense leaves a lot to be desired. Like most over-hyped former USC quarterbacks in the NFL, I've never had much respect for Carson Palmer.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s him or Drew Stanton (starting), the Niners deserve to be chalk here."

Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers (-3.5)

Carolina has gotten out of the gate 2-0 SU and ATS, rolling Detroit 24-7 Sunday as a 7-point favorite. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, has scored just nine points since holding a 27-3 halftime lead over Cleveland in the season opener. The Steelers narrowly won that contest, 30-27, failing to cash as 5.5-point chalk, and they got ripped last Thursday at Baltimore 26-6 catching 2.5 points.

"I'm a little surprised at how efficient the Panthers have been offensively,” Lester said. “I thought they would struggle throwing the ball and protecting Cam Newton, but (offensive coordinator) Mike Shula has done a heck of a job with a lot of new faces so far. We opened at Panthers -3.5 to try and bait some Pittsburgh money, and I can see this eventually dropping to the key number.”

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:52 AM

NFL line watch: Don't bide your time when it comes to betting Bills

Spread to bet now

San Diego Chargers at Buffalo Bills (-1)

By the time we get into the holiday season it’s likely that lack of depth will have brought the Bills down to earth, but for right now it’s time to enjoy the ride. The 2-0 Bills are alone in first place in the AFC East and are slight favorites at home when the Chargers travel 3,000 miles East for what amounts to a 10 a.m. kickoff for San Diego this Sunday.

Buffalo has to love the way the season has unfolded, with QB EJ Manuel doing nothing to disrupt an offense which has turned the ball over only once in eight-plus (overtime in Week 1) quarters. Buffalo can flat out run the ball behind Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller, and Sammy Watkins (eight catches for 117 yards and a TD against Miami in Week 2) is frightening good.

With a new deep-pockets owner ready to take over, things are looking up for the first time in a long time in Western New York. This one is set up for the Bills to win.

Spread to wait on

Houston Texans (-2.5) at New York Giants

Who would have thought it would come to this – the Giants underdogs at home to a team that was the worst in the league last season?

That’s where the G-Men find themselves after submitting two turkeys in a row to start the year. Fingers are being pointed at orchestra conductors Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning, and another bad game at home could make things very ugly, very fast in East Rutherford.

Early wagers have hopped on Houston and if the number sticks at 2.5 for another day, it could move to a field goal by midweek. So, if you like New York to get things turned around, hang on a bit and see if you can get the significant half point.

Total to watch

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (52)

Everyone is 1-1 in the wide-open NFC North, and the only thing for certain is that the Packers defense doesn’t appear to be able to stop anyone.

Both Green Bay games have gone Over despite the fact that the offense hasn’t kicked it into second gear yet. The inability to run the ball (no Green Bay running back has more than 43 yards in a game this year) has puts some pressure on Aaron Rodgers, and the Lions’ D-Line will only make matters worse.

Bettors should take a good hard look at the Over in this game as the Packers spend the week trying to mend their defense.

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:55 AM

How Week 2's rash of big-name injuries impacts NFL Week 3 odds

Week 2 of the NFL schedule was like a season finale of The Walking Dead, with notable names dropping like flies.

Big-time stars like Robert Griffin III, Jamaal Charles and A.J. Green all went down with injuries, and a bevy of supporting standouts joined them on the sidelines. We asked oddsmakers to peg these players with a value to the spread and see how much impact their absences could have on Week 3’s lines:

Robert Griffin III, QB Washington Redskins

Injury: Dislocated ankle (indefinitely)
Spread value: 2 to 2.5 points

The good news is that Robert Griffin III’s ankle isn’t broken, but there’s no timetable set for his return. Books value RG3 at just under a field goal to the Redskins’ spreads, but is this too much? Backup Kirk Cousins started three games last season and nearly played his way into the starting job this preseason. Many Washington fans could be secretly smiling with Griffin on the shelf and Cousins – 250 yards, two TDs in Week 2 – under center.

This week: N/A at Philadelphia

DeSean Jackson, WR Washington Redskins

Injury: Sprained shoulder (day-to-day)
Spread value: .5 point

Books have a tough time putting a spread value on Jackson since he’s only played five quarters for the Redskins, and the team just lost its starting quarterback. Jackson had one catch for 109 yards before going down, and managed 62 yards on eight catches in his Washington debut in Week 1.

This week: N/A at Philadelphia

A.J. Green, WR Cincinnati Bengals

Injury: Strained foot (day-to-day)
Spread value: 2 to 2.5 points

Green is one of the top receivers in the league, reeling in 131 yards and a score in Cincinnati’s Week 1 win over Baltimore. The Bengals were able to absorb his early loss against the Falcons’ cruddy defense, getting some extra receiving yards out of dynamic RB Giovanni Bernard, who tacked 79 yards through the air onto 90 yards on the ground. They may not need much of Green against the Titans in Week 3.

This week: -6.5 vs. Tennessee

Knowshon Moreno, RB Miami Dolphins

Injury: Dislocated elbow (indefinitely)
Spread value: 1 point

Moreno was on his way to proving doubters wrong before his Week 2 injury. The former Broncos RB, who benefited greatly from Peyton Manning, put up 134 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 1 versus New England, showing that he’s not just a byproduct of Manning’s greatness. Miami got just 80 yards total rushing in the loss to Buffalo Sunday, running the ball 21 times while throwing 49 pass attempts.

This week: -4 vs. Kansas City

Jamaal Charles, RB Kansas City Chiefs

Injury: Sprained ankle (day-to-day)
Spread value: 2 to 2.5 points

The Fantasy Football Gods have not been kind to those who scooped up Charles with their first-round selection. The Chiefs RB has produced just 4.6 points – which translates to 23 yards both rushing and receiving in two games before suffering a high ankle sprain early into Week 2’s loss to Denver. And to throw salt in the wound, his replacement – Knile Davis – scored twice for Kansas City Sunday. Do fantasy owners even want Charles back this week against the Dolphins?

This week: +4 at Miami

Ryan Mathews, RB San Diego Chargers

Injury: Sprained MCL
Spread value: 1 point

Mathews was hoping for a breakout year but was carted off the field with a knee injury Sunday, leaving his status in doubt for the coming weeks. He had 40 yards and a score on the ground in Week 1 and compiled 31 yards on 11 attempts before going down Sunday. Books aren’t discounting San Diego that much without him with Donald Brown and Danny Woodhead providing a solid punch in the backfield.

This week: +1 at Buffalo

Eric Berry, S Kansas City Chiefs

Injury: Foot (day-to-day)
Spread value: 1 to 1.5 points

Books recognize Berry as one of the top defensive players in the NFL and aren’t shy about tabbing him with a lofty spread value – admitting that he may be worth even more than expected. Berry was obviously on the plus side of that estimated worth against Denver Sunday before leaving with a foot injury in the second quarter. Kansas City faces Miami in Week 3, which isn’t the most potent pass attack. However, with injuries to their rushing corps, the Dolphins could look to air it out more and will attack a backup safety is Berry is unable to go.

This week: +4 at Miami

Mark Ingram, RB New Orleans Saints

Injury: Broken hand (four weeks)
Spread value: 0

Surprisingly, the NFL’s current leader in rushing touchdowns is worth jack squat to the Saints’ spreads. Ingram was emerging as a proven threat on the ground after a solid preseason and 143 yards and three scores in the first two weeks of the regular season. But, New Orleans has capable replacements in Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson. Rookie WR Brandin Cooks is even seeing some carries, in the same vein as Percy Harvin in Seattle.

This week: -9.5 vs. Minnesota

Vernon Davis, TE San Francisco 49ers

Injury: Ankle (day-to-day)
Spread value: 1 point

Davis is one the premier tight ends in the league, making him a huge loss for this struggling 49ers offense if he’s unable to go in Week 3. Davis was on crutches after suffering an ankle injury during Sunday night’s loss to Chicago. He left the game with about 10 minutes remaining, taking away Colin Kaepernick’s safety net. Davis had two touchdowns in Week 1 but only 83 yards in total. His backup, Derek Carrier, had three catches for 41 yards Sunday.

This week: N/A at Arizona

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:57 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Detroit at Minnesota
The Twins look to bounce back from yesterday's 8-6 loss in the series opener as they face a Detroit team that is 1-4 in Rick Porcello's last 5 road starts. Minnesota is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Twins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+125). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Game 951-952: Washington at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Roark) 15.247; Atlanta (Harang) 16.112
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-135); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+115); Over

Game 953-954: Miami at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Eovaldi) 14.786; NY Mets (Colon) 16.334
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-140); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-140); Under

Game 955-956: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 16.157; Cubs (Arrieta) 14.602
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-120); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-120); N/A

Game 957-958: Milwaukee at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 15.658; St. Louis (Lynn) 14.467
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-155); 7
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+135); Under

Game 959-960: LA Dodgers at Colorado (8:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Haren) 16.982; Colorado (Matzek) 13.556
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 3 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-145); 10
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-145); Under

Game 961-962: San Francisco at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Peavy) 15.278; Arizona (Collmenter) 16.331
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+115); Over

Game 963-964: Philadelphia at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Burnett) 13.763; San Diego (Kennedy) 15.318
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-125); Over

Game 965-966: Toronto at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Hutchison) 16.788; Baltimore (Jimenez) 15.302
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-115); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-105); Under

Game 967-968: NY Yankees at Tampa Bay (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pineda) 16.238; Tampa Bay (Odorizzi) 14.847
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Over

Game 969-970: Cleveland at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kluber) 16.677; Houston (Tropeano) 15.129
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-185); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-185); Under

Game 971-972: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Bassitt) 13.809; Kansas City (Hendriks) 15.387
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 973-974: Detroit at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Porcello) 14.164; Minnesota (Nolasco) 15.018
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+125); Under

Game 975-976: Seattle at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Elias) 15.817; LA Angels (Rasmus) 14.709
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+110); Over

Game 977-978: Texas at Oakland (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tepesch) 14.765; Oakland (Kazmir) 16.421
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Oakland (-240); 7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-240); Under

Game 979-980: Boston at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Ranaudo) 15.467; Pittsburgh (Morton) 17.076
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-175); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-175); Over

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:58 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 16

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WASHINGTON (86 - 63) at ATLANTA (75 - 75) - 7:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 119-104 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 75-75 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 3-10 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
ATLANTA is 75-75 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 58-61 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 35-39 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-7 (+5.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ROARK is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

AARON HARANG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARANG is 3-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.4 units)

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MIAMI (73 - 76) at NY METS (72 - 79) - 7:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
EOVALDI is 10-20 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 10-20 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 72-79 (+0.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 72-79 (+0.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 40-38 (+6.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 24-18 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 39-25 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 22-11 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLON is 36-23 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 36-23 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 24-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 24-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 73-76 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 59-65 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-6 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MIAMI is 71-76 (+0.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 55-50 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 35-50 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 70-87 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 39-55 (-18.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 106-126 (-47.6 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 299-319 (-92.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 61-84 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 51-65 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 19-27 (-17.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 81-71 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-7 (+2.5 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. NY METS since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. MIAMI since 1997
COLON is 2-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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CINCINNATI (71 - 80) at CHICAGO CUBS (66 - 84) - 8:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 72-80 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 21-28 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 72-80 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 41-57 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-38 (-16.5 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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-2 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
CINCINNATI is 688-771 (+45.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 499-557 (+38.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 384-334 (+64.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1380-1548 (-283.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-87 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-93 (-25.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-87 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 213-225 (-70.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 94-142 (-33.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-52 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-84 (-27.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 681-683 (-155.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 205-177 (-42.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 11-6 (+2.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CUETO is 9-7 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 11-10 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-8. (+3.3 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (78 - 72) at ST LOUIS (83 - 67) - 8:15 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 8-15 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
ST LOUIS is 107-58 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 19-2 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-3 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 75-35 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-58 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 148-96 (+28.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 409-279 (+60.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 30-12 (+16.4 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.
MILWAUKEE is 20-15 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-21 (+16.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-31 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-14 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 97-89 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-39 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-6 (+2.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.2 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PERALTA is 4-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.468.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.1 units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LACKEY is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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LA DODGERS (86 - 64) at COLORADO (59 - 91) - 8:40 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. TYLER MATZEK (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 42-43 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 4-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HAREN is 38-51 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 15-21 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 37-51 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 116-118 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 29-38 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 14-23 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 44-29 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-23 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 46-29 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-20 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 97-55 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-11 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-91 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 59-91 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 38-63 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 39-69 (-29.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 35-56 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 10-4 (+4.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAREN is 7-8 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.275.
His team's record is 8-9 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.5 units)

TYLER MATZEK vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MATZEK is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (82 - 68) at ARIZONA (62 - 88) - 9:40 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-30 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-74 (-18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PEAVY is 10-19 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 3-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 2-13 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 9-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 25-35 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 4-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
COLLMENTER is 16-9 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COLLMENTER is 16-9 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-68 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-33 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 123-89 (+24.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-68 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-19 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-39 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-50 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-24 (+17.6 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.
ARIZONA is 62-88 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-42 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 194-228 (-57.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 62-88 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 43-61 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 47-66 (-18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 23-38 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 7-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-49 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 8-25 (-14.6 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
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-6 (+4.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
PEAVY is 15-12 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 17-14 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-17. (-7.0 units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
COLLMENTER is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (69 - 81) at SAN DIEGO (69 - 80) - 10:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 101-131 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-75 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 86-125 (-44.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 5-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 165-170 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 55-89 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 2-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 7-17 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 86-67 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 86-67 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-32 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 183-171 (+34.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-79 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-21 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 51-61 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-35 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KENNEDY is 13-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 19-29 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BURNETT is 3-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.485.
His team's record is 3-7 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-0. (+6.0 units)

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TORONTO (77 - 72) at BALTIMORE (90 - 60) - 7:05 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 91-60 (+36.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-31 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-29 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-17 (+9.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-23 (+21.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 81-55 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 68-32 (+41.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 70-42 (+32.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-39 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-23 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-11 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 77-72 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 16-7 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
TORONTO is 19-14 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
JIMENEZ is 37-50 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 8-6 (+1.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HUTCHISON is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
JIMENEZ is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

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NY YANKEES (76 - 73) at TAMPA BAY (73 - 78) - 7:10 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 76-73 (-4.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 6-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
NY YANKEES are 46-53 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 40-42 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 554-635 (+16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 86-40 (+31.1 Units) against the money line after getting shut out since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 73-78 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-42 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-20 (-12.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-30 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-42 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 45-51 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-47 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 53-56 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-14 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-19 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-49 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ODORIZZI is 12-17 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ODORIZZI is 6-12 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-7 (+1.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PINEDA is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (76 - 73) at HOUSTON (67 - 83) - 8:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. NICK TROPEANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-34 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-83 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-4 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
HOUSTON is 65-78 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 47-58 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-58 (+4.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 32-40 (+6.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 168-144 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 162-138 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 92-49 (+33.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 55-21 (+27.0 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.
KLUBER is 17-7 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
KLUBER is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

NICK TROPEANO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (68 - 82) at KANSAS CITY (82 - 67) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS BASSITT (R) vs. LIAM HENDRIKS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-4 (+3.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

CHRIS BASSITT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

LIAM HENDRIKS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HENDRIKS is 0-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.64 and a WHIP of 1.426.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

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DETROIT (84 - 66) at MINNESOTA (63 - 87) - 8:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 182-141 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 175-135 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-35 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NOLASCO is 22-7 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 34-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 34-20 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 28-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-48 (-21.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-43 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-26 (-11.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-43 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-27 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-65 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-55 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-58 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-33 (-15.9 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.
NOLASCO is 1-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-7 (+1.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 8-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 12-9 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-12. (-4.8 units)

RICKY NOLASCO vs. DETROIT since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 2.064.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (80 - 69) at LA ANGELS (94 - 56) - 10:05 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. CORY RASMUS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 81-146 (-48.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 94-56 (+26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-22 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 50-25 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-13 (+16.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-24 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 89-54 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 74-42 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 42-29 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 9-1 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
SEATTLE is 20-13 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 39-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 25-18 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 30-20 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 35-25 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (+2.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ELIAS is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

CORY RASMUS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (57 - 92) at OAKLAND (83 - 66) - 10:05 PM
NICK TEPESCH (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 57-92 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 16-25 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 6-17 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
TEXAS is 3-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
TEXAS is 23-40 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 55-88 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 34-74 (-42.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 20-36 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 32-52 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 27-56 (-28.8 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.
OAKLAND is 149-89 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 266-195 (+47.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 178-124 (+40.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 186-133 (+40.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 118-69 (+40.8 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
OAKLAND is 162-113 (+31.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 83-66 (-5.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 7-5 (-0.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

NICK TEPESCH vs. OAKLAND since 1997
TEPESCH is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.98 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 8-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 11-5 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.6 units)

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BOSTON (66 - 84) at PITTSBURGH (79 - 70) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY RANAUDO (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 66-85 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 242-230 (-50.9 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 58-73 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 48-60 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 44-59 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 29-38 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 36-49 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 176-141 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 98-61 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-22 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 174-140 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 57-41 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 38-22 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 99-61 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-52 (-29.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 10-17 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.

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

ANTHONY RANAUDO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

CHARLIE MORTON vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:58 AM

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, September 16

Nationals-Braves
Roark is 1-3, 4.01 in his last four starts.
Harang is 1-3, 6.23 in his last four starts.

Washington won seven of its last nine games.
Braves lost seven of their last eight games.

Over is 7-2 in last nine Harang starts.

Marlins-Mets
Eovaldi is 0-5, 6.61 in his last six starts.
Colon is 0-4, 7.65 in his last four home starts.

Miami lost four of its last six games.
Mets lost four of their last five games.

Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Eovaldi starts; seven of last eight Colon starts went over the total. .

Reds-Cubs
Cueto is 3-0, 1.17 in his last three starts.
Arrieta is 1-1, 4.96 in his last three starts.

Reds lost three of their last four games.
Cubs lost eight of their last ten games.

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

Brewers-Cardinals
Peralta is 1-3, 7.84 in his last four starts.
Lynn is 4-1, 2.62 in his last seven starts.

Brewers won four of their last five games.
St Louis won last three games, allowing six runs.

Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under.

Dodgers-Rockies
Haren is 3-0, 1.38 in his last four starts.
Matzek is 3-1, 1.23 in his last four starts.

Dodgers won eight of their last ten games.
Colorado lost its last seven games, scoring eleven runs.
Six of last eight Colorado games stayed under; over is 7-2-1 in Dodgers' last ten games.

Giants-Diamondbacks
Peavy is 5-1, 2.01 in his last six starts.
Collmenter is 2-0, 0.98 in his last four starts.

Giants lost last three games by combined score of 27-4.
Arizona won last three games, scoring 24 runs. .

Over is 4-0-1 in last five Giant games.

Phillies-Padres
Burnett is 2-7, 6.36 in his last nine starts.
Kennedy is 1-3, 5.28 in his last five starts.

Phillies lost six of their last nine games.
San Diego lost eight of its last eleven games.

Five of last seven San Diego games went over total.

Blue Jays-Orioles
Hutchison is 2-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.
Jimenez is 1-1, 8.36 in his last three starts.

Toronto lost three of its last four games.
Orioles won eight of their last nine games.

Seven of last ten Hutchison starts went over total.

Bronx-Rays
Pineda is 1-2, 2.63 in his last six starts.
Odorizzi is 1-1, 2.89 in his last three starts. .

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

Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Tampa Bay games; last five Bronx games stayed under the total.

Tigers-Twins
Porcello is 0-3, 7.72 in his last three starts.
Nolasco is 0-5, 6.28 in his last seven starts. .

Tigers won seven of their last eight games.
Minnesota lost nine of its last eleven games.

Eight of last eleven Detroit games went over total.

White Sox-Royals
Bassitt is 0-1, 4.38 in two starts this season.
Hendriks is 0-1, 6.35 in his last four starts.

White Sox won four of their last six games
Kansas City lost five of its last eight games.
Over is 3-1-1 in last five Kansas City games.

Indians-Astros
Kluber is 2-0, 1.56 in his last couple starts.
Tropeano won his first MLB start, allowing two runs in five IP.

Cleveland lost six of its last eight games.
Astros won ten of their last fourteen games. .

Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Houston games.

Mariners-Angels
Elias is 1-3, 2.42 in his last five starts
Rasmus is 0-0, 3.38 in three starts; this is a bullpen game for Halos.

Seattle lost six of its last eight games.
Angels won ten of their last eleven games.

Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Seattle games.

Rangers-A's
Tepesch is 0-3, 6.14 in his last four starts.
Kazmir is 0-3, 8.20 in his last four starts.

Texas won its last three games, allowing six runs.
A's lost 12 of last 17 games, but won last two.

Last five Oakland games stayed under the total.

Red Sox-Pirates
Ranaudo is 2-2, 6.10 in his last four starts.
Morton is 0-3, 6.58 in his last five starts.

Red Sox won three of its last four games.
Pittsburgh won eight of its last ten games.

Four of last five Boston games went over the total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Roark 16-13; Harang 15-16
-- Eovaldi 10-20; Colon 15-13
-- Cueto 20-11; Arrieta 13-11
-- Peralta 17-12; Lynn 19-11
-- Haren 16-14; Matzek 5-13
-- Peavy 5-15/5-4; Collmenter 16-10
-- Burnett 12-19; Kennedy 14-16

-- Hutchison 15-14; Jimenez 7-13
-- Pineda 4-6; Odorizzi 12-17
-- Kluber 19-12; Tropeano 1-0
-- Bassitt 1-1; Hendriks 3-0/1-1
-- Porcello 16-12; Nolasco 8-16
-- Elias 12-16; Rasmus 3-0
-- Tepesch 7-12; Kazmir 19-10

-- Ranaudo 3-2; Morton 10-15

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Roark 4-29; Harang 8-31
-- Eovaldi 11-30; Colon 10-28
-- Cueto 7-31; Arrieta 5-24
-- Peralta 6-29; Lynn 8-30
-- Haren 13-30; Matzek 5-18
-- Peavy 9-29; Collmenter 9-27
-- Burnett 9-31; Kennedy 8-30

-- Hutchison 7-29; Jimenez 7-20
-- Pineda 2-10; Odorizzi 5-29
-- Kluber 6-31; Tropeano 0-1
-- Bassitt 0-2; Hendriks 0-5
-- Porcello 10-28; Nolasco 8-24
-- Elias 7-28; Rasmus 1-3
-- Tepesch 6-19; Kazmir 4-29

-- Ranaudo 1-5; Morton 5-25

Umpires
-- Wsh-Atl-- Underdogs are 7-6 in last thirteen TWelke games.
-- Mia-NY-- Eight of last twelve HGibson games stayed under.
-- Cin-Chi-- Visiting team won last eight Everitt games.
-- LA-Col-- Six of last eight Reyburn games stayed under.
-- SF-Az-- Favorites won last ten Kulpa games (over 6-3-1).
-- Phil-SD-- Six of last nine Rackley games went over.

-- Tor-Balt-- Favorites won six of last seven Fairchild games.
-- NY-TB-- Four of last five Drake games stayed under.
-- Cle-Hst-- Three of last four Hernandez games went over.
-- Chi-KC-- Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Barry games.
-- Det-Min-- Four of last six Blaser games stayed under.
-- Sea-LAA-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Baker games.

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 08:59 AM

MLB

Tuesday, September 16

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Baltimore is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto

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

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Washington

8:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 19-4 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 11 games at home

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Cleveland

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi White Sox's last 23 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City's last 23 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

8:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games

8:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco

10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 15 games
Texas is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 11 games

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 16 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Diego's last 16 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

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**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 12:57 PM

MLB

Tuesday, September 16

Under red-hot with this ump in Baltimore

When umpire Chad Fairchild calls balls and strikes at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Under bettors are cashing in at a rapid pace. In the last 11 games the ump has worked in Baltimore, 10 have gone under the total.

Fairchild will be behind the dish in Maryland for Tuesday's meeting between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles. The Under is also a scorching 7-1 in the last eight contests between the two clubs.

The game is currently a pick 'em with a total of eight.

MLB

Tuesday, September 16

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Game of the Day: Mariners at Angels
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Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (-125, 8.5)

The Los Angeles Angels have wrapped up a playoff spot and attempt to take another step toward winning the American League West when they host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Los Angeles won the series opener to assure it will be part of the playoff field and its magic number stands at three to wrap up the division. Seattle has lost five of its last six games and has fallen two games behind the Kansas City Royals for the AL’s second wild card.

Albert Pujols delivered a three-run double as Los Angeles rolled to an 8-1 victory on Monday but his availability for Tuesday is unclear after he departed with a hamstring cramp. The victory was the 11th in 12 games for the Angels, who have established themselves as the best team in baseball over the past two months. Monday’s defeat represented a bad start for Seattle’s 11-game road trip as the Mariners can’t afford too many losses if they want to remain in the wild-card hunt.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Seattle), FSN (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle Sports opened the Angels as -120 faves but are now -12. The total has held at 8.5.

INJURY REPORT: Angels - 1B Albert Pujols (Questionable, hamstring), RF Josh Hamilton (Day-to-day, shoulder)

POWER RANKINGS: Mariners (-175), Angels (-206)

WEATHER: Temperatures in the low-90s with clear skies. Wind to blow out to right at 5 mph.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Roenis Elias (10-12, 3.81 ERA), Angels RH Cory Rasmus (3-1, 2.80)

Elias has struggled against Los Angeles, going 0-2 with a 5.56 ERA in two outings during his rookie campaign. He received a no-decision against Houston in his last turn when he gave up one run and six hits in six innings. Elias has allowed one run in four of his last five outings despite going just 1-3 during the stretch.

Rasmus is making his fourth consecutive start but has yet to make it through the fourth inning. He lasted 3 1/3 innings against Texas in his last turn on Thursday, giving up one run and two hits in a no-decision. Overall, he has allowed three runs and five hits with nine strikeouts over eight innings in the three starts.

TRENDS:

* Mariners are 1-4 in the last five meetings.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Los Angeles.
* Mariners are 1-4 in Elias' last five starts.
* Angels are 7-0 in their last seven vs. a team with a winning record.

CONSENSUS: 67 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Angels.

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**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 03:38 PM

MLB

Tuesday, September 16

Mets' Colon trending towards the over vs. bad teams

New York Mets starter Bartolo Colon is trending towards the over when he takes the mound against teams on the wrong side of .500.

The over is 8-0 in Colon's last eight starts against teams with a losing record and that's exactly who they'll face when they host the Miami Marlins Tuesday night.

The total for the game is currently at 6.5.

Nationals going Over on the road vs. righties

The Washington Nationals have been pounding right-handed pitching on the road, evidenced by the Over going 7-1-1 in the Nats' last nine games against righties away from Nationals Park.

Washington visits the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field Tuesday, where they'll face off against Braves right-hander Aaron Harang. The Nationals will counter with Tanner Rourk.

The Nats are currently -120 faves with a total of seven.

Mariners lights out on the Under recently

The Seattle Mariners have been a sneaky Under bet as of late. The Under is 7-1-1 in the M's last nine games.

The Mariners face off against the Los Angeles Angels in the Golden State Tuesday. The Halos are currently -125 faves on the moneyline with an O/U of 8.5.

**Udog** · 09-16-2014, 05:14 PM

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, September 16

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Roark: WASHINGTON 52-29 on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Harang: 3-12 TSR after giving up 1 or less earned runs last outing

Miami at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Eovaldi: 10-20 TSR in all games
Colon: 24-13 TSR after a loss

Cincinnati at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Cueto: 15-4 TSR as a favorite
Arrieta: CHICAGO CUBS 50-84 against the money line after a win

Milwaukee at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Peralta: MILWAUKEE 21-14 in road games after a win
Lackey: ST LOUIS 19-10 OVER at home when the total is 7 or less

LA Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Haren: 13-24 TSR after 2 or more consecutive wins
Matzek: COLORADO 30-16 OVER after 4 or more consecutive losses

San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Peavy: SAN FRANCISCO 62-50 in road games after a loss
Collmenter: ARIZONA 7-15 after 3 or more consecutive wins

Philadelphia at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Burnett: PHILADELPHIA 17-10 after scoring 1 run or less
Kennedy: 19-29 TSR after a win

Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Hutchison: 4-10 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
Jimenez: BALTIMORE 50-39 after a win

NY Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 ET
Pineda: NY YANKEES 18-10 OVER as a road underdog of +100 to +125
Odorizzi: TAMPA BAY 17-9 OVER after a win by 2 runs or less

Cleveland at Houston, 8:10 ET
Kluber: 17-7 TSR after a loss
Tropeano: HOUSTON 67-175 as an underdog of +150 or more

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Bassitt: CHI WHITE SOX 30-26 after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
Henriks: KANSAS CITY 0-7 as a home favorite of -175 to -200

Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Porcello: 41-19 TSR after 2 or more consecutive wins
Nolasco: MINNESOTA 33-55 in home games after a loss

Seattle at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Elias: SEATTLE 37-65 off a loss by 6 runs or more to a division rival
Rasmus: LA ANGELS 50-25 in home games

Texas at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Tepesch: TEXAS 20-36 after a win
Kazmir: 35-9 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more

Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Ranaudo: BOSTON 29-38 after a win
Morton: PITTSBURGH 38-22 in home games against right-handed starters

TSR = Team Start Record

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