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MLB

Sunday, August 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, August 17


Wainwright, Cards dominant at home versus Padres

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

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

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


Royals owning Twins in Minnesota

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

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


'Stros ice cold at Fenway

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

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


This club has hope with Little working the plate

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

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

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


This club is lights out on the Under away from home

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

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


Rays feasting on AL East clubs, host Yanks Sunday

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

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


Under trending when this pitcher is on short rest

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

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

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, August 17


Rain could be a factor at these parks Sunday

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

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

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


David Wright, NY Mets - Ques Sun

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


Jayson Werth, Washington - Ques Sun

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

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 17

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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 70) at NY METS (59 - 65) - 1:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 118-167 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-35 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 211-289 (-87.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-83 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 118-167 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-58 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 677-681 (-158.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NY METS are 24-17 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 30-19 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 37-21 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 14-5 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 48-71 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-38 (-17.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-46 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-78 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+4.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ROBBIE RAY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

DANNY SALAZAR vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE KELLY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-4 (+2.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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

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

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

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MIKE MINOR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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

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

DYLAN AXELROD vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

YOHAN FLANDE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, August 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRENDS:

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

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

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Sunday, August 17


Rangers producing wins with Hallion as umpire

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

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

 

[CNOTES]

SATURDAY's Rated Plays:


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

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

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

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

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Overall Rated Plays

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

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

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

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



Sunday, August 17

Game Score Status Pick Amount

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

Cleveland - Over 8 500


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

Detroit - Over 8.5 500


Arizona - 1:10 PM ET Miami -135 500

Miami - Under 7 500


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

NY Mets - Under 7 500


Houston - 1:35 PM ET Boston -131 500

Boston - Under 8.5 500


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

Tampa Bay - Under 7 500


Toronto - 2:10 PM ET Toronto -134 500

Chi. White Sox - Over 9 500


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

Minnesota - Under 8 500


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

St. Louis - Under 7 500


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

Texas - Under 9.5 500


Philadelphia - 4:05 PM ET Philadelphia +147 500

San Francisco - Over 7.5 500


Cincinnati - 4:10 PM ET Cincinnati -117 500

Colorado - Under 9 500


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

LA Dodgers - Under 8 500


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

Washington - Over 7 500


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

Atlanta - Over 7 500


Cincinnati - 9:10 PM ET Cincinnati +109 500

Colorado - Over 10.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Short Sheet

Sunday, August 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TSR = Team Start Record​

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Monday

August 18, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

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

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

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

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

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

CHOICE TREND:

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

ACTIVE TRENDS:

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

 

[CNOTES]

Monday's Tip Sheet

August 17, 2014

Mariners at Phillies – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
SEA: Elias (9-9, 4.14 ERA)
PHI: Williams (2-5, 6.43 ERA)

Previous series recap: Seattle grabbed two of three at Detroit, capped off by Sunday’s 8-1 blowout as short underdogs. The Phillies return home following a dreadful 1-4 West Coast swing that ended with a 5-2 defeat at San Francisco on Sunday. Philadelphia’s lone victory on that trip came in extra innings at AT&T Park on Friday, as the Phillies have lost six of their last seven road contests.

What to watch for: The Phillies have struggled in interleague play this season, posting a 4-10 record, but Philadelphia pulled off a three-game sweep of Houston in its past IL series at home. The Mariners are making their first trip to Philadelphia since 2003, while the M’s took two of three from the Phillies in their previous series at Safeco Field in 2011.

Braves at Pirates – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
ATL: Santana (12-6, 3.66 ERA)
PIT: Worley (5-2, 2.51 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Braves rebounded from a horrific stretch to start this month by sweeping the AL West-leading Athletics at home. Atlanta won three consecutive games for the first time since late July when the Braves captured the final three contests against the Padres. The Pirates head home after getting swept at Washington, while dropping the final two games to the Nationals in walk-off fashion.

What to watch for: Pittsburgh owns a solid 15-5 record in home series openers this season, while the Pirates have won 13 of their past 17 games at PNC Park. The Braves have dropped five of Ervin Santana’s last six starts on the road, as Atlanta looks to snap an eight-game skid on the highway. The Pirates and Braves are meeting for the first time this season, as the home team won six of seven meetings in 2013.

Angels at Red Sox - 7:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
LAA: Wilson (9-8, 4.71 ERA)
BOS: Workman (1-6, 4.45 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Angels lost the series finale at Texas on Sunday, 3-2, as the Rangers scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth to snap a nine-game skid against Los Angeles. The Red Sox split a four-game home set with the Astros, as Boston fell behind 7-0 in Sunday’s 8-1 defeat as a -125 home favorite.

What to watch for: Los Angeles is riding an 8-2 run to the ‘under’ the last 10 games, while its past four contests have been decided by one run apiece. The Red Sox won two of three in Anaheim earlier this month with the lone loss coming in 19 innings. Boston is 4-1 in its past five in the home underdog role, while C.J. Wilson is winless in his last seven road starts for the Angels.

Orioles at White Sox – 8:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
BAL: Norris (10-7, 3.75 ERA)
CHW: Sale (10-2, 2.01 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Orioles avoided a sweep by knocking off the Indians as +120 underdogs on Sunday, 4-1, while limiting Cleveland to just two hits. The White Sox finished off a wild series with the Blue Jays by holding off Toronto, 7-5 on Sunday, as six of those runs came in the opening inning. Chicago took two of three meetings over the weekend, as the Sox are just 4-7 in their last 11 home contests.

What to watch for: Baltimore beat Chicago two of three times at Camden Yards in late June, which included a late rally against the Sox bullpen in the series opening 6-4 win by the O’s. Chicago owns a 9-3 record in Chris Sale’s 12 starts at U.S. Cellular Field this season, but he dropped his past home outing as a -225 favorite against Texas. The Orioles have cashed the ‘under’ in five consecutive road games, while Baltimore is 4-1 in Bud Norris’ past five away starts.

Reds at Cardinals – 8:15 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
CIN: Leake (9-11, 3.59 ERA)
STL: Masterson (6-7, 5.58 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Reds dropped three games of a four-game set with the Rockies at Coors Field, which included Cincinnati squandering a four-run lead in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 10-9 defeat in the opener of a doubleheader. The Cardinals remain at home after grabbing three of four from the feisty Padres, capped off by a 7-6 victory on Sunday as -200 favorites.

What to watch for: St. Louis has compiled a 6-3 record against Cincinnati this season, which includes a 2-1 mark at Busch Stadium. The Reds are 2-5 in Mike Leake’s past seven trips to the mound, but the right-hander did toss eight scoreless innings in a 4-0 triumph at St. Louis in April as a +130 underdog. Since mid-June, the Cardinals have put together a 7-3 record in their past 10 home series openers, while posting an 8-3 mark in their last 11 home contests against division foes.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

College football is only 11 days away; here is the AP top 6.......

6) Auburn-- Curious to see if Marshall improved as a passer.

5) Ohio State-- Have four new starters on OL, but have a senior QB

4) Oklahoma-- Last eight years, are 30-17 vs spread as home favorite.

3) Oregon-- Already lost their left tackle for season.

2) Alabama-- Haven't decided on a starting QB yet.

1) Florida State-- Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend.......

13) Cab driver in Las Vegas posted all 23 of his fares on Twitter Saturday, adding what tip they gave him. After 23 fares, he had $69.30 in tips, so I learned that I'm a better than average tipper.

12) Reds-Rockies game was postponed Saturday because of a water main break outside the stadium, on a sunny day. They played a split doubleheader Sunday because Todd Helton's number 17 was retired yesterday- that game was sold out.

11) If you make the Hall of Fame, they'll make a bobblehead of you; former White Sox/A's/Cardinal skipper Tony Larussa had a bobblehead night in Oakland August 9, a figurine day in St Louis yesterday and has a bobblehead day in Chicago Aug. 30.

10) It takes 27 outs to win a ballgame; quality starting pitchers get you 21+ outs on a regular basis; pretty good starters get you 18+ outs. Suspect starters that cannot finish the 6th inning leave the bullpen exposed to overuse.

Teams like Houston/Bronx who struggle late in games, have starters who struggle getting those 18 outs; that puts undue strain on the bullpen.

9) Rough week for the A's, who are 7-10 since Lester/Cespedes trade; not sure if its a blip in schedule- all teams have rough times in a six-month season, or if its a real problem, as in, "...we traded our best hitter and now we can't score."

8) I can make trades in my fantasy league and it does not affect the team, since they are oblivious to what I'm doing-- there is no such thing as team chemistry in fantasy sports, but in Oakland, they basically blew up their offense. Hard as I try, I can't remember a contending team who traded their cleanup hitter during the season.

When the Samardzija trade happened, I wrote, "he (Cespedes) gives the low-budget A's their swagger--once he walks and breaks the bank, a lot of their invincibility goes too," Well, he didn't walk, he got traded and it seems a lot of Oakland's swagger has gone away, at least until someone else steps up and gets some big base hits.

7) It'll all come out in the end next month, whether the trades worked or not, but I wonder if one more trade for a right-handed bat isn't in Billy Beane's future? A's need more pop in their lineup; doesn't matter who pitches if you can't score.

6) Remember how NFL teams always had those Polaroids faxed down to the bench so players could study formations? Polaroids have been replaced by tablets; saw a few guys (including Bill Belichick) looking at tablets during games this weekend.

5) Took 55 at-bats, but Cubs' 2B prospect Javier Baez finally got his first major league walk; he struck out 21 times before that first walk.

4) Shouldn't major league teams have interpreters for all players who struggle to speak English? Asian players seem to have more interpreters than Hispanic guys who struggle just as much, making a living in a foreign country. Can't be easy.

3) The way NFL rules are set up now, if you don't throw a lot of vertical passes, you're a damn fool. Defensive backs aren't allowed to breathe on receivers, there are ton of penalties called on DBs, to point where I think eventually, they'll switch to the college rule, where pass interference is 15 yards. Got to stretch the defense.

2) Memo to directors on NFL games: Don't show hits on QBs in slow motion; it almost always looks like roughing the passer that way. Show it at real speed.

1) Browns-Redskins on ESPN tonight; Johnny Manziel vs RGIII. Browns said they will alternate QBs every third series. Jon Gruden is analyst on game where his brother Jay is coaching the Redskins; not sure how that will go. Browns' game last week got good ratings on NFL Network. Its still just a preseason game.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Atlanta at Pittsburgh
After getting swept in Washington over the weekend, the Pirates head home tonight to face an Atlanta team that is 0-8 in its last 8 road games. Pittsburgh is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Pirates favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-130). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18

Game 901-902: Chicago Cubs at NY Mets (12:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Hendricks) 16.892; NY Mets (Colon) 15.434
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-125); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+105); Over

Game 903-904: Atlanta at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Santana) 15.870; Pittsburgh (Worley) 17.224
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-130); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-130); Under

Game 905-906: Arizona at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Nuno) 15.604; Washington (Zimmermann) 14.719
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Washington (-210); 7
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+185); Under

Game 907-908: Cincinnati at St. Louis (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Leake) 14.022; St. Louis (Masterson) 15.674
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Over

Game 909-910: LA Angels at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Wilson) 16.327; Boston (Workman) 14.122
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-130); Under

Game 911-912: Kansas City at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Vargas) 16.452; Minnesota (May) 14.987
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-160); 8 1.2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-160); Under

Game 913-914: Baltimore at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Norris) 17.433; White Sox (Sale) 15.310
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+145); Under

Game 915-916: Seattle at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Elias) 16.304; Philadelphia (Williams) 13.784
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Seattle (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-145); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 18

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CHICAGO CUBS (53 - 70) at NY METS (59 - 66) - 12:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 119-167 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-35 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 212-289 (-86.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-83 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 119-167 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-58 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-77 (-30.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 678-681 (-157.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NY METS are 30-20 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 37-22 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 34-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 34-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 18-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 48-72 (-24.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-79 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 32-47 (-17.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-24 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 63-79 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field 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)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

BARTOLO COLON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
COLON is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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ATLANTA (64 - 60) at PITTSBURGH (64 - 60) - 7:05 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 64-60 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-20 (-11.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 64-60 (-6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 50-49 (-8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 161-131 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-56 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 159-130 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-35 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-18 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 73-57 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 352-359 (+51.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 39-18 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 48-26 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

ERVIN SANTANA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

VANCE WORLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WORLEY is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.29 and a WHIP of 1.849.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

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ARIZONA (53 - 71) at WASHINGTON (69 - 53) - 7:05 PM
VIDAL NUNO (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 53-71 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 12-22 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-71 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 39-54 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NUNO is 6-15 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 5-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 46-17 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 38-13 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 63-58 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.175.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

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CINCINNATI (61 - 63) at ST LOUIS (66 - 57) - 8:15 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 137-88 (+27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 686-760 (+53.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 327-347 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 623-704 (+37.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 447-495 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 498-547 (+46.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 30-35 (-11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LEAKE is 3-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MASTERSON is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 0.952.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (72 - 50) at BOSTON (56 - 67) - 7:10 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. BRANDON WORKMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 11-21 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 140-131 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 72-50 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 735-719 (+63.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 34-16 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 38-15 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 56-68 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 77-83 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-34 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 10-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 52-59 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 40-48 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 30-35 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 10-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 193-188 (-48.8 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
BOSTON is 2-1 (+2.2 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

C.J. WILSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
WILSON is 5-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

BRANDON WORKMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (68 - 55) at MINNESOTA (55 - 67) - 8:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. TREVOR MAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 55-67 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-23 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-35 (+4.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 68-55 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-27 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 51-44 (+16.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 64-52 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 45-34 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 110-90 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 39-28 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VARGAS is 33-20 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 89-131 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-22 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 89-131 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 42-63 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 24-48 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-8 (+1.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VARGAS is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)

TREVOR MAY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (70 - 52) at CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 65) - 8:10 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-65 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 10-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-37 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 71-52 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-25 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 24-18 (+14.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-26 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
BALTIMORE is 62-49 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-30 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-21 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NORRIS is 12-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 117-158 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BUD NORRIS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NORRIS is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.97 and a WHIP of 1.742.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SALE is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.100.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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SEATTLE (67 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (54 - 70) - 7:05 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. JEROME WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 30-34 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 328-305 (-76.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 384-364 (+40.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 67-56 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 33-24 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-1 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
SEATTLE is 64-55 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 44-43 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-15 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 127-159 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-36 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-36 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-26 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-21 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

ROENIS ELIAS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WILLIAMS is 5-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, August 18

Cubs-Mets
Hendricks is 3-0, 1.61 in his last three starts.
Colon is 3-2, 3.12 in his last five starts.

Cubs lost 13 of their last 19 road games.
Mets lost six of their last eight home games.

Under is 8-2-1 in Cubs' last eleven games.

Braves-Pirates
Santana is 5-0, 2.93 in his last six starts.
Worley is 3-1, 2.97 in his last five starts.

Braves won four of last five games, but lost last eight on road.
Pittsburgh lost its last five games, allowing 28 runs.

Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Pittsburgh games.

Diamondbacks-Nationals
Nuno is 0-3, 5.34 in his last six starts.
Zimmerman is 2-0, 2.02 in his last four starts.

Arizona lost five of its last seven games.
Nationals won nine of their last eleven games.
Five of last seven Arizona games stayed under.

Reds-Cardinals
Leake is 2-4, 3.72 in his last six starts.
Masterson is 2-1, 6.00 in his last three starts.

Cincinnati lost seven of its last nine games; they lost a twinbill yesterday.
St Louis won four of its last five games.
Four of Reds' last five games went over the total.

Angels-Red Sox
Wilson is 2-2, 10.09 in his last seven starts.
Workman is 0-5, 7.62 in his last five starts.

Angels won four of their last five games.
Red Sox won six of their last nine games.
Five of last six Angel games stayed under total.

Royals-Twins
Vargas is 1-0, 1.29 in his last couple starts.
May allowed four runs in two IP (7 walks, no K's) in his only start.

Royals won 15 of their last 18 games.
Minnesota lost seven of its last eleven games.

10 of last 14 Kansas City road games stayed under.

Orioles-White Sox
Norris is 2-0, 2.60 in his last three starts.
Sale is 4-1, 1.84 in his last eight starts.

Baltimore won 17 of its last 25 games.
White Sox are 1-7 in game following their last eight wins.

Seven of last nine Norris starts stayed under.

Mariners-Phillies
Elias is 2-1, 2.49 in his last four starts.
Williams is 1-1, 7.63 in three starts this season.

Mariners won 10 of their last 12 games.
Phillies lost seven of their last nine games.
Six of last nine Elias starts stayed under total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Hendricks 5-1; Colon 13-11
-- Santana 13-10; Worley 6-4
-- Nuno 0-7; Zimmerman 15-9
-- Leake 11-14; Masterson 12-10

-- Wilson 11-11; Workman 2-8
-- Vargas 12-10; May 0-1
-- Norris 12-8; Sale 13-6

-- Elias 11-12; Williams 1-2

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Hendricks 3-6; Colon 7-25
-- Santana 7-23; Worley 1-10
-- Nuno 1-7; Zimmerman 1-24
-- Leake 6-25; Masterson 5-22

-- Wilson 5-22; Workman 7-10
-- Vargas 2-22; May 1-1
-- Norris 7-20; Sale 1-19

-- Elias 6-23; Williams 1-3

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, August 18

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Trend Report
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12:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games

7:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Seattle is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. BOSTON
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-12 SU in their last 17 games when playing LA Angels

8:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Baltimore is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 14 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home

8:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, August 18

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Game of the Day: Reds at Cardinals
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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals (-145, 7.5)

The St. Louis Cardinals continue their seven-game homestand with a key three-game set beginning Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. St. Louis' Trevor Rosenthal, fourth in the majors with 36 saves, allowed two runs in the ninth inning Sunday and was lifted in St. Louis' 7-6 victory over San Diego, and has yielded runs in three of his last five appearances. "We've worked him pretty hard and we're going to be very careful about how we move forward," manager Mike Matheny told reporters about Rosenthal after the Cardinals increased their wild-card lead to 2 1/2 games while remaining three behind Milwaukee in the Central.

The Reds will likely be a bit bleary-eyed after they were swept in a day-night doubleheader in Colorado, which prevented them from reaching their hotel rooms in St. Louis until the early hours of Monday morning. Cincinnati, which is 4 1/2 games behind San Francisco for the second wild-card spot, will determine prior to the game whether star second baseman Brandon Phillips -- out since July 10 with a thumb injury -- is ready to return after a weekend rehab stint in Triple-A Louisville and Class A Dayton. Justin Masterson makes his fourth start with St. Louis since being acquired prior to the trade deadline and opposes Mike Leake, who lost his last two turns.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

LINE HISTORY: The Cardinals opened as -135 favorites with bettors not shying away from them moving them up to -145.

INJURY WATCH: Reds - 3B Todd Frazier (Doubtful, back), 2B Brandon Phillips (15-day DL, thumb). Cardinals - C Yadier Molina (15-day DL, thumb).

POWER RANKINGS: Reds (-141), Cardinals (-180)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Mike Leake (9-11, 3.59 ERA) vs Cardinals RH Justin Masterson (6-7, 5.58)

Leake permitted five runs and eight hits in five innings of a 5-4 setback to Boston on Wednesday after losing to Miami 2-1. The 26-year-old Californian is 3-5 with a 4.85 ERA in 11 games against the Cardinals - 1-1, 1.29 this season, including a 4-0 victory in St. Louis on April 9 when he yielded four hits in eight innings. Matt Holliday (11-for-28, homer, three doubles, six RBIs) has enjoyed success against Leake, as has Matt Adams (4-for-12, homer, double, two RBIs).

Masterson allowed three hits and struck out three in seven shutout innings of a 5-2 victory at Miami on Wednesday to improve to 2-1 and lower his ERA from 11.25 to 6.00 in three outings with St. Louis. "(Wednesday) was just a great sign of the kind of pitcher he can be when he gets it all put together," Matheny told reporters about the Jamaican-born 29-year-old. "It couldn't have happened at a better time." Masterson is 3-2 with a 2.86 ERA in five starts against Cincinnati -- including a 5-2 victory May 29, 2013 in the last meeting -- while the Reds' active roster (10-for-56, one homer, four RBIs and 12 strikeouts) has struggled against him.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Cardinals are 4-1 in their last five vs. National League Central.
* Reds are 1-5 in Mike Leake's last six starts with four days of rest.
* Under is 6-1 in Cardinals last seven home games.

CONSENSUS: 69.3 percent of users are taking the Cardinals -145 with 54 percent taking the over 7.5 runs

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, August 18


Dogs have a dominant day in the American League

American League action provided huge value for bettors Sunday, as dogs went a stellar 6-1. The dogs dominated the day outscoring the faves 40-24, with the Kansas City Royals contributing 12 of the faves' runs.

There are three games in AL action Monday.


National League bats showing up big for bettors

National League pitchers have been having some rough outings over the past two days and batters are taking advantage. Between Sunday and Monday, the NL has an over/under record of 9-4-1.

Through 14 games, the NL teams have scored 140 runs and only four games have seen less than seven runs scored.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, August 18


Weather looking calm except for one stadium

The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals are looking like they may be playing in some bad weather. A large thunderstorm is set to pound Minnesota throughout the day and there is currently a 70 to 80 percent chance of thunderstorms at game time.

All other games on the diamond Monday are scheduled to be clear with minimal wind.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, August 18

Chicago at NY Mets, 12:10 ET
Hendricks: CHICAGO CUBS 41-75 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Colon: 34-21 TSR in all games

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Santana: 48-37 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Worley: PITTSBURGH 9-18 after a loss by 2 runs or less

Arizona at Washington, 7:05 ET
Nuno: 0-8 TSR in the second half of the seaso
Zimmermann: 22-4 TSR as a favorite of -150 or more

Cincinnati at St Louis, 8:15 ET
Leake: CINCINNATI is 19-7 UNDER in road games after a game where their bullpen blew a save
Masterson: 47-27 UNDER after a win

LA Angels at Boston, 7:10 ET
Wilson: 47-18 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Workman: BOSTON 17-24 after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Vargas: KANSAS CITY 8-0 after scoring 9 runs or more
May: MINNESOTA 14-28 in home games revenging a loss where opponent scored 12 or more runs

Baltimore at Chicago, 8:10 ET
Norris: BALTIMORE 41-32 as an underdog
Sale: CHI WHITE SOX 37-63 after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Seattle at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Elias: SEATTLE 11-4 after scoring 8 runs or more
Williams: PHILADELPHIA 16-33 in an inter-league game

TSR = Team Start Record​

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, August 18


This team is getting dominated against LHP at home

Left-handed pitching has caused headaches for the Minnesota Twins' offense at Target Field in recent games, evidenced by the Twins winning just one out of their last seven games against southpaws at home.

Lefty Jason Vargas will be on the hill for the Kansas City Royals when they take on the Twinkies in Minnesota Monday. The Royals are currently -161 faves with a total of 8.5.


D-Backs winless behind Nuno since trade with NY

Since coming to the Arizona Diamondbacks from the New York Yankees in a trade last month, life in the desert has not been kind to Vidal Nuno. The D-Backs are winless in their seven games with Nuno on the bump.

The 27-year-old gets the ball once again when Arizona visits the Washington Nationals in D.C. Monday. Jordan Zimmerman will counter for the Nats.

Washington is currently heavy -223 faves with an O/U of seven.