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[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
The Brewers look to follow up last night's 3-1 win over the Cubs and come into tonight's matchup with a 5-0 record in their last 5 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Milwaukee is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Brewers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

Game 901-902: St. Louis at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.212; Miami (Cosart) 16.311
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+130); Over

Game 903-904: Washington at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Fister) 14.896; NY Mets (Montero) 16.390
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 905-906: LA Dodgers at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Haren) 14.776; Atlanta (Minor) 16.422
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-125); 8
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-125); Under

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Peralta) 17.659; Cubs (Hendricks) 15.113
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); N/A

Game 909-910: Colorado at San Diego (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Flande) 15.102; San Diego (Despaigne) 14.220
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+140); Under

Game 911-912: NY Yankees at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Greene) 16.867; Baltimore (Chen) 15.442
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+120); Under

Game 913-914: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 17.439; Texas (Tepesch) 14.879
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 2 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Over

Game 915-916: Minnesota at Houston (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pino) 13.212; Houston (McHugh) 15.322
Dunkel Line: Houston by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-130); Over

Game 917-918: Oakland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Lester) 18.655; Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.103
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-145); Over

Game 919-920: Toronto at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Happ) 14.778; Seattle (Young) 16.856
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-135); Under

Game 921-922: Detroit at Pittsburgh (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Ray) 16.404; Pittsburgh (Volquez) 15.322
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 923-924: Arizona at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Collmenter) 15.404; Cleveland (Houston 13.926
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+145); Over

Game 925-926: Boston at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Kelly) 16.967; Cincinnati (Latos) 15.486
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-145) 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+125); Under

Game 927-928: Philadelphia at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Williams) 16.717; LA Angels (Wilson) 15.609
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-225); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+190); Over

Game 929-930: Chicago White Sox at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Sale) 17.403; San Francisco (Vogelsong) 15.867
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-135); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, August 12

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ST LOUIS (62 - 55) at MIAMI (58 - 60) - 7:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. JARRED COSART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 58-60 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 36-24 (+17.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-4 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MIAMI is 44-36 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 13-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 134-86 (+27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 83-44 (+30.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 12-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 66-39 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 65-38 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 71-31 (+28.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 22-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. MIAMI since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 4-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 5-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

JARRED COSART vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (63 - 53) at NY METS (57 - 62) - 7:10 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-2 (+3.9 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. NY METS since 1997
FISTER is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 0.66 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (68 - 52) at ATLANTA (60 - 58) - 7:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 33-34 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAREN is 22-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 22-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 24-34 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 27-37 (-22.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 34-15 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 82-65 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-11 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 38-25 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-16 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 12-3 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 60-58 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 60-58 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 48-47 (-7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-0 (+4.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAREN is 5-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.78 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MINOR is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.17 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (66 - 53) at CHICAGO CUBS (50 - 67) - 8:05 PM
WILY PERALTA (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 66-53 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-49 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 98-85 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 106-102 (+6.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 20-12 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PERALTA is 11-3 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 116-164 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-81 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 181-246 (-89.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-83 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 116-164 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 207-223 (-75.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-56 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 142-193 (-66.8 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
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

WILY PERALTA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
PERALTA is 2-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (46 - 72) at SAN DIEGO (55 - 62) - 10:10 PM
YOHAN FLANDE (L) vs. ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 46-72 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 146-263 (-63.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 18-42 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 46-72 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 30-49 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 30-53 (-24.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 27-44 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 18-29 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 22-33 (-14.7 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.
SAN DIEGO is 77-63 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 77-63 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 41-29 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-5 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

YOHAN FLANDE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (61 - 57) at BALTIMORE (68 - 50) - 7:05 PM
SHANE GREENE (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 69-50 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 103-83 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-24 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-47 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-28 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-35 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-21 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-9 (+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.
CHEN is 46-32 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 29-12 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 20-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 14-6 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 16-7 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-3 (+5.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

SHANE GREENE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GREENE is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.819.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CHEN is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (58 - 60) at TEXAS (46 - 72) - 8:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. NICK TEPESCH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 58-60 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 18-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 35-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-20 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-16 (+12.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-11 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
TEXAS is 46-72 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 18-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 2-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
TEXAS is 21-34 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 11-25 (-16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 7-14 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 44-68 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 30-55 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 32-49 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 29-42 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 15-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.32 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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

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MINNESOTA (53 - 64) at HOUSTON (49 - 70) - 8:10 PM
YOHAN PINO (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 53-64 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-34 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 231-201 (+40.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 57-73 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 57-52 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-11 (+11.0 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.
HOUSTON is 45-104 (-43.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 52-92 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 52-92 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-121 (-33.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MCHUGH is 0-7 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

YOHAN PINO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MCHUGH is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.24 and a WHIP of 1.848.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (72 - 46) at KANSAS CITY (64 - 53) - 8:10 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 64-53 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 9-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 142-123 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 43-32 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-26 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-24 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-23 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 32-24 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 32-21 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 17-11 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 16-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 170-115 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 121-102 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 283-209 (+63.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 70-42 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 104-68 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 178-123 (+45.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 106-78 (+26.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 78-56 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 61-43 (+22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 36-18 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 21-8 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 7-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 (+3.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JON LESTER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LESTER is 8-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.65 and a WHIP of 1.037.
His team's record is 8-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-1. (+7.6 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GUTHRIE is 4-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)

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TORONTO (63 - 57) at SEATTLE (63 - 55) - 10:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-28 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-55 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 27-18 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
YOUNG is 13-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 63-57 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 14-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
SEATTLE is 11-18 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 68-77 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 68-77 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 22-25 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-39 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

J.A. HAPP vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAPP is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. TORONTO since 1997
YOUNG is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.45 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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DETROIT (63 - 53) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 55) - 7:05 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.45 and a WHIP of 2.275.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ARIZONA (51 - 67) at CLEVELAND (59 - 59) - 7:05 PM
JOSH COLLMENTER (R) vs. T.J. HOUSE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 51-67 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 20-29 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 51-67 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 151-130 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 85-53 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 145-124 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 56-31 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 80-43 (+30.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-15 (+23.8 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.
ARIZONA is 61-56 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 23-44 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

T.J. HOUSE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (52 - 65) at CINCINNATI (60 - 58) - 7:10 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 52-66 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 5-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
BOSTON is 48-57 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 37-47 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 33-45 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 23-30 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 26-35 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LATOS is 29-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LATOS is 29-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KELLY is 12-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KELLY is 11-3 (+9.5 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)
CINCINNATI is 40-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 356-321 (-78.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOE KELLY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KELLY is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

MAT LATOS vs. BOSTON since 1997
LATOS is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 2.469.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (53 - 66) at LA ANGELS (68 - 49) - 10:05 PM
JEROME WILLIAMS (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-155 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-31 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-18 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-16 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-14 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-28 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-17 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-12 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 383-360 (+42.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 5-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 136-130 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 105-101 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

C.J. WILSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WILSON is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 63) at SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 56) - 10:15 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 114-156 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 62-96 (-24.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SALE is 10-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 45-32 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 45-31 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 32-20 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 19-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 56-63 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-2 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 185-140 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-36 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 516-540 (+40.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 69-79 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-70 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-24 (-11.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-28 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-70 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-94 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-67 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SALE is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, August 12

Nationals-Mets
Fister is 5-1, 1.96 in his last six starts.
Montero was 0-2, 5.85 in four starts back in May.

Washington is 4-6 in its last ten away games.
Mets won three of their last four games.
Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Fister starts.

Cardinals-Marlins
Wainwright is 6-1, 0.89 in his last eight road starts.
Cosart is 1-3, 8.44 in his last five starts.

Cardinals lost five of their last seven road games.
Marlins won three of their last four games.

Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Wainwright road starts.

Dodgers-Braves
Haren is 1-5, 8.22 in his last six starts.
Minor is 2-2, 8.71 in his last four starts.

Dodgers won seven of their last nine road games.
Braves won five of last seven home games.
Eight of last ten Minor starts went over total.

Brewers-Cubs
Peralta is 5-0, 1.91 in his last five starts.
Hendricks is 3-1, 1.59 in his last four starts.

Milwaukee won four of its last five games.
Cubs are 6-10 in their last sixteen home games.

Six of last eight Brewer games stayed under total.

Rockies-Padres
Colorado is 0-6 when Flande starts (0-4, 6.06).
Despaigne is 0-3, 5.52 in his last five starts.

Rockies lost 12 of their last 15 games.
San Diego won nine of its last twelve games.

Under is 11-4-1 in last sixteen Colorado road games.

Bronx-Orioles
Greene is 3-1, 2.92 in six starts for Bronx.
Chen is 5-1, 3.16 in his last six starts.

Bronx is 5-8 in its last thirteen road games.
Baltimore won 11 of its last 15 games.

Six of last eight Bronx games stayed under total.

Rays-Rangers
Rays won three of four Hellickson starts (1-1, 2.61).
Tepesch is 1-1, 2.31 in his last couple starts.

Rays won four of their last five games.
Texas lost 13 of their last 19 games.

Under is 5-1-1 in Tampa Bay's last seven games.

A's-Royals
Lester is 2-0, 1.72 in his two starts for Oakland.
Guthrie is 3-0, 3.05 in his last three starts.

A's lost 10 of their last 15 road games.
Kansas City won 11 of its last 12 games.

Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Kansas City games.

Twins-Astros
Pino is 0-2, 4.81 in his last four starts.
McHugh is 1-0, 1.35 in his last two starts.

Minnesota lost four of its last six games.
Astros won five of their last seven home games.
Seven of last eleven Minnesota games went over total.

Blue Jays-Mariners
Happ is 1-2, 2.05 in his last four starts.
Young is 2-0, 3.64 in his last three starts.

Toronto lost seven of its last ten games.
Mariners won seven of their last nine games.

Under is 11-5-1 in Happ starts this season.

Tigers-Pirates
Ray is 1-1, 4.91 in three starts this season.
Pirates won seven of last eight Volquez starts (5-1, 2.92).

Detroit is 10-15 since the All-Star break.
Pirates are 18-6 in their last 24 home games.

Nine of last twelve Pirate games went over the total.

Diamondbacks-Indians
Collmenter is 0-1, 7.71 in his last three starts.
House is 2-2, 4.05 in his last six starts.

Arizona is 6-10 in its last sixteen road games.
Indians won eight of their last eleven home games.

Five of last seven Arizona games stayed under total.

Red Sox-Reds
Kelly is 1-1, 4.18 in his last four starts.
Latos is 2-0, 2.45 in his last two starts.

Red Sox lost 13 of their last 18 games.
Cincinnati won seven of its last eleven games.

Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Boston road games.

Phillies-Angels
Former Angel Williams was 1-1, 9.90 in two starts with Texas.
Wilson is 0-2, 12.54 in his last five starts.

Phillies lost three of their last four games.
Angels lost four of their last five games.

Five of last six Wilson starts went over the total.

White Sox-Giants
Sale is 4-1, 2.13 in his last seven starts.
Vogelsong is 2-0, 1.20 in his last two starts.

White Sox lost seven of their last nine games.
San Francisco lost five of last six games; they're 6-18 in last 24 home tilts.

Six of last eight Vogelsong starts stayed under.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Wainwright 17-6; Cosart 11-9/0-1
-- Fister 12-4; Montero 0-4
-- Haren 11-12; Minor 8-9
-- Peralta 15-8; Hendricks 4-1
-- Flande 0-6; Despaigne 4-4

-- Greene 4-2; Chen 14-8
-- Hellickson 3-1; Tepesch 5-8
-- Pino 5-4; McHugh 6-11
-- Lester 13-8/2-0; Guthrie 13-10
-- Happ 10-7; Young 13-9

-- Ray 1-2; Volquez 13-9
-- Collmenter 13-9; House 6-5
-- Kelly 4-4; Latos 5-5
-- Williams 1-1/0-0; Wilson 10-11
-- Sale 12-11; Vogelsong 13-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Wainwright 3-23; Cosart 9-21
-- Fister 4-16; Montero 1-4
-- Haren 11-23; Minor 6-17
-- Peralta 4-23; Hendricks 3-5
-- Flande 0-6; Despaigne 2-8

-- Greene 1-6; Chen 7-22
-- Hellickson 1-4; Tepesch 3-13
-- Pino 0-9; McHugh 9-17
-- Lester 6-23; Guthrie 8-23
-- Happ 2-17; Young 4-22

-- Ray 0-3; Volquez 6-22
-- Collmenter 8-20; House 4-11
-- Kelly 3-8; Latos 0-10
-- Williams 1-2; Wilson 5-21
-- Sale 5-23; Vogelsong 4-23

Umpires
-- StL-Mia-- Over is 7-5 in Joyce games this season.
-- LA-StL-- 13 of last 14 Danley games stayed under.
-- Mil-Chi-- Over is 13-7 in last 20 Tichenor games.
-- Col-SD-- Seven of last nine Hickox games stayed under.

-- NY-Blt-- Favorites won 14 of last 16 Davis games.
-- TB-Tex-- Over is 10-4-1 in last fifteen West games.
-- Min-Hst-- 14 of last 17 BWelke games stayed under.
-- A's-KC-- Seven of last eight Cooper games stayed under.
-- Tor-Sea-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Scott games.

-- Det-Pitt-- Under is 8-3-1 in last twelve Marquez games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, August 12

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. CLEVELAND
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing St. Louis
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cincinnati's last 21 games

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Mets are 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 16 games when playing Milwaukee

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

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games at home
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA ANGELS
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home
San Diego is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

10:10 PM
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Toronto is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Seattle's last 24 games

10:15 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, August 12


Thunderstorms headed for this ball park

According to DailyBaseballData.com, forecasts are calling for a 70-80 percent possibility of thunderstorms hitting Oriole Park at Camden Yards Tuesday.

The Orioles are set to host the New York Yankees Tuesday as the home team looks to further the gap atop the American League East.

Shane Green is scheduled to get the ball for the Yankees, while the O's are slated to counter with Wei-Yin Chen. The Orioles are currently -141 home favorites.


Orioles' SS J.J. Hardy, questionable Tuesday

Hardy has a sprained left thumb and has missed the last two games. X-rays were negative and he is questionable to return on Tuesday against the Yankees.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, August 12

St Louis at Miami, 7:10 ET
Wainwright: 12-1 TSR as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Cosart: MIAMI is 17-7 UNDER after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Fister: 3-9 TSR after giving up no earned runs last outing
Montero: NY METS 26-20 after having won 2 of their last 3 games

LA Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Haren: 12-23 TSR after 2 or more consecutive wins
Minor: 15-1 TSR in home games after a loss by 4 runs or more

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Peralta: MILWAUKEE 19-9 OVER in road games after a win
Hendrick: CHICAGO CUBS 12-3 UNDER in home games after a loss by 2 runs or less

Colorado at San Diego, 10:10 ET
Flande: COLORADO 16-37 as a road underdog
Despaigne: SAN DIEGO 41-29 in home games after a win

NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Greene: NY YANKEES 2-11 after a game where the bullpen was hit hard for 4 or more runs
Chen: 19-7 UNDER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 ET
Hellickson: TAMPA BAY 19-11 in road games after a win
Tepesch: TEXAS 3-18 as a home underdog

Minnesota at Houston, 8:10 ET
Pino: MINNESOTA 17-12 as a road underdog of +100 to +150
McHugh: HOUSTON 58-121 after a loss

Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Lester: 21-8 TSR after a loss
Guthrie: KANSAS CITY 10-20 after 2 straight games where they committed no errors

Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Happ: TORONTO 31-29 as an underdog
Young: 9-1 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive wins

Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Ray: DETROIT 14-3 OVER after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Volquez: PITTSBURGH 21-12 OVER at home with a money line of -100 to -150

Arizona at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Collmenter: ARIZONA 37-51 after 5 or more consecutive home games
House: CLEVELAND 40-16 as a home favorite of -125 to -175

Boston at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Kelly: BOSTON 23-30 after a win
Latos: 29-10 TSR in home games

Philadelphia at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Williams: PHILADELPHIA 15-8 revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less
LA Angels: LA ANGELS 6-14 at home with a tired bullpen - throwing 13+ innings over the last 3 games

Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
Sale: 10-17 TSR after a loss
Vogelsong: 19-10 TSR after a loss

TSR = Team Start Record​

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, August 12


Edwin Encarnacion, Toronto - Mid Aug

Encarnacion is on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 2 strain in his right quad. He is on a rehab assignment and could rejoin the team for the series opener against the White Sox on Friday.


Under tends to follow this pitcher around

In Baltimore Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen's last six outings, the Under is 5-1. Bettors banking on low totals will hope that trend continues when the 29-year-old gets the ball against the New York Yankees in Maryland Tuesday.

The Yanks counter with Shane Green. The O's are currently -134 faves with a total of eight.


Trend shows Minor mowing down NL West clubs

The Atlanta Braves have had a tough time manufacturing W's lately, but one particular trend is working in their favor for their matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday.

Mike Minor will be on the bump for Atlanta at home. In Minor's last 15 starts against NL West clubs, the Braves are 12-3. Dan Haren gets the nod for L.A.

The Braves are presently -121 faves with an O/U of eight.


Check out this ump trend before placing your bets

Joe West will be behind home plate for Tuesday's meeting between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, which is bad news for Rangers backers.

In Texas' last seven games with West calling balls and strikes, the Rangers are a pitiful 0-7. Tampa is currently -132 home faves with the total set at nine.


Tigers happy to see this ump behind home plate

The Detroit Tigers have struggeld to the point where they are no longer in first place in the American League Central and are hoping that having umpire Alfonso Marquez behind home plate will change their fortunes.

The Tigers are 14-3 in their last 17 games when Marquez is calling balls and strikes and he will be doing just that when Detroit visits the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday. The Pirates are currently -120 home favorites.


Top Under umpire working the plate Tuesday

With an Over/Under record of 4-17 when he's been tasked with calling balls and strikes, you'd be hard pressed to find an umpire that has catered to Under bettors more efficiently than Kerwin Danley.

Danley is scheduled to work home plate at Turner Field as the Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday evening. Oddsmakers have tabbed the matchup with a total of eight.

Only Hal Gibson III (9-17 O/U) and Brian O'Nora (5-17 O/U) have as many games resulting in Unders and only Tony Randazzo (1-11 O/U) has a higher winning percentage for Under bettors among umpires with at least 10 games behind the plate.

According to our umpire stats database, there is an average of 5.77 runs scored per game when Danley is working the plate. That's the lowest per game total of any umpire with at least 10 games calling pitches.

 

[CNOTES]

First-place Royals? Better believe it

August 12, 2014


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - When the Royals rolled out of bed Tuesday morning and glanced at the standings, they saw something that hadn't been the case since many of them were in junior high school.

Kansas City was sitting atop the AL Central and the playoffs were closer than opening day.

After they won their eighth straight game Monday night, against AL West-leading Oakland no less, the Royals assumed control of their division at the latest point in a season since 2003.

Perennial powerhouse Detroit had been relegated to second place, at least for a day, and an entire city that has been starved for winning was able to relish the moment.

''I haven't experienced anything like this, a playoff run,'' said outfielder Lorenzo Cain, who was born a year after Kansas City last made the playoffs in 1985. ''I did in the minor leagues, but it's not the same as the big leagues. It's a lot of fun.''

Indeed, the Royals have been a national laughingstock most of the past 30 years.

They lost at least 100 games four times in a particularly inglorious five-year span, and churned through six managers in a seven-year stretch. Frugal team owner David Glass was vilified by anybody who could recall the days when Kansas City was one of baseball's model franchises.

It's been a slow climb back to respectability, too.

While other clubs went on meteoric rises, general manager Dayton Moore has spent nearly a decade restoring the shine to the Royals. He rebuilt a weak farm system that has begun to spit out major league talent. He made bold trades, shipping away Cy Young winner Zack Greinke a few years ago and top prospect Wil Myers in another deal to acquire starter James Shields.

And while their long-suffering fans remained restless, progress became evident: Since winning 65 games in 2009, the club has surpassed that total each successive season.

Last year was the true watershed, an 86-win campaign that represented their best record since 1989. But the truth was that happened only after a feverish second half, which helped atone for a lousy May but never truly put Kansas City into playoff position.

This year, the Royals are the team that others are chasing.

''They seem to do this once or twice a year, go on a big run, and a lot of times it's a matter of when you catch them,'' A's manager Bob Melvin said. ''The last couple years they've gone on streaks like this, and when you look at their club you can see why.''

Start with the pitching staff, which just might be the best in the majors right now.

While they might not have the names of the A's or Tigers - Jon Lester and Jeff Samardzija, or Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander - they have a bunch of guys who've been just as stingy: Shields has pitched to a 1.63 ERA in his last seven starts, Jeremy Guthrie and Jason Vargas have proven to be dependable veterans, and Yordano Ventura and Danny Duffy have unleashed their vast potential.

Ventura allowed just two hits in the Royals' 3-2 victory over Oakland on Monday night, while Duffy is carrying a 2.57 ERA and hasn't lost in his last five starts.

Their bullpen, anchored by All-Star closer Greg Holland, has likewise been a steel trap.

Then there's the offense, which has finally started to produce after an ugly first three months. Billy Butler is starting to resemble his All-Star vintage of a couple years ago, third baseman Mike Moustakas appears to have righted his swing after banishment to the minor leagues, and veterans such as Omar Infante and Alex Gordon have proven to be stabilizing forces.

Throw in the experience that one of the youngest teams in baseball got last year, and all of a sudden these aren't your daddy's Royals anymore - they're your grandpa's Royals, the club that was always in playoff contention in the 1970s and early `80s.

''We're out there playing and having fun,'' Butler said. ''We've kept grinding, and we don't let anything affect us. It doesn't matter who we're playing, we just play our game.''

Sure, there are still more than 40 games left in the regular season. Sure, it's possible the Royals will cool off down the stretch. And sure, anything can happen in baseball.

But at least for one sunny morning in Kansas City, the Royals were in first place.

 

[CNOTES]

Monday's Rated Plays:


1 - 0.............................+ 1.00 *****

1 - 1........................... + 0.00 DOUBLE PLAY

4 - 2........................... + 6.00 TRIPLE PLAY

1 -0 ............................+ 4.00 GRAND SLAM

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Overall Rated Plays

42 - 51- 1 ............................- 18.75 *****

35 - 44 ................................- 30.19 DOUBLE PLAY

43 - 38.................................+ 27.02 TRIPLE PLAY

9 - 12....................................-12.32 GRAND SLAM

Tuesday, August 12

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Arizona - 7:05 PM ET Arizona +164 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Cleveland - Under 8 500


Detroit - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -122 500

Pittsburgh - Over 8.5 500


Boston - 7:10 PM ET Cincinnati -131 500 *****

Cincinnati - Under 7.5 500


LA Dodgers - 7:10 PM ET Atlanta -125 500 *****

Atlanta - Over 8 500


St. Louis - 7:10 PM ET Miami +131 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Miami - Under 7.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Washington - 7:10 PM ET Washington -150 500

NY Mets - Under 7.5 500


Milwaukee - 8:05 PM ET Milwaukee -119 500 GRAND SLAM

Chi. Cubs - Under 7.5 500


Tampa Bay - 8:05 PM ET Tampa Bay -120 500

Texas - Under 9 500


Minnesota - 8:10 PM ET Houston -141 500 *****

Houston - Under 7.5 500


Oakland - 8:10 PM ET Kansas City +128 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Kansas City - Under 7.5 500


Philadelphia - 10:05 PM ET Philadelphia +219 500 TRIPLE PLAY

LA Angels - Under 8 500


Colorado - 10:10 PM ET San Diego -140 500 *****

San Diego - Under 7 500


Toronto - 10:10 PM ET Toronto +105 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Seattle - Under 7.5 500


Chi. White Sox - 10:15 PM ET Chi. White Sox -111 500 GRAND SLAM

San Francisco - Under 6 500

 

[CNOTES]

Wednesday, August 13

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Chi. White Sox - 3:45 PM ET San Francisco -120 500 DOUBLE PLAY

San Francisco - Under 7 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Arizona - 4:05 PM ET Cleveland -161 500

Cleveland - Over 8.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Colorado - 6:40 PM ET San Diego -167 500 *****

San Diego - Under 6.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Chicago White Sox at San Francisco
The White Sox look to follow up last night's 3-2 win in the series opener and come into today's game with a 5-1 record in Jose Quintana's last 6 starts as a road underdog of +110 to +150. Chicago is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the White Sox favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+130). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

Game 951-952: Colorado at San Diego (6:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Matzek) 15.522; San Diego (Kennedy) 14.102
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-175); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+155); Over

Game 953-954: LA Dodgers at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Ryu) 17.403; Atlanta (Santana) 15.219
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 2; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-105); Under

Game 955-956: St. Louis at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Masterson) 14.672; Miami (Eovaldi) 16.132
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Miami (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-120); Over

Game 957-958: Washington at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Zimmermann) 18.322; NY Mets (Colon) 15.769
Dunkel Line: Washington by 2 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Washington (-125); 7
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-125); Over

Game 959-960: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Lohse) 15.302; Cubs (Wada) 16.199
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-130); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+110); N/A

Game 961-962: Minnesota at Houston (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Gibson) 16.569; Houston (Oberholtzer) 15.109
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+100); Over

Game 963-964: NY Yankees at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Pineda) 14.309; Baltimore (Tillman) 16.228
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Baltimore (-135); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-135); Over

Game 965-966: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Archer) 17.859; Texas (Mikolas) 14.332
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 3 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-145); 9
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145); Under

Game 967-968: Oakland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Kazmir) 17.587; Kansas City (Vargas) 16.243
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-125); Under

Game 969-970: Toronto at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Dickey) 15.775; Seattle (Iwakuma) 17.329
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-160); 7
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-160); Under

Game 971-972: Boston at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Ranaudo) 15.422; Cincinnati (Leake) 14.592
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-150) 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+130); Over

Game 973-974: Chicago White Sox at San Francisco (3:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Quintana) 15.879; San Francisco (Peavy) 14.422
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-150); 7
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+130); Under

Game 975-976: Pittsburgh at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Worley) 16.767; Detroit (Farmer) 14.658
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Over

Game 977-978: Arizona at Cleveland (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Nuno) 15.402; Cleveland (Tomlin) 14.566
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+150); Under

Game 979-980: Philadelphia at LA Angels (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Burnett) 14.901; LA Angels (Weaver) 17.887
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 3; 9
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-220); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-220); Over

Game 981-982: Arizona at Cleveland (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Chafin) 14.673; Cleveland (Bauer) 16.221
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-170); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-170); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, August 13

Nationals-Mets
Zimmerman is 1-0, 2.23 in his last three starts.
Colon is 3-1, 3.25 in his last four starts.

Washington won four of its last six games.
Mets are 4-6 in their last ten games.
Last five Zimmerman starts went over the total.

Cardinals-Marlins
Masterson allowed 10 runs in eight IP in two starts for St Louis.
Eovaldi is 1-0, 0.60 in his last couple starts, both vs Cincinnati.

Cardinals lost six of their last eight road games.
Marlins won four of their last five games.

Under is 5-2 in last seven Eovaldi starts.

Dodgers-Braves
Ryu is 4-0, 1.91 in his last five starts.
Santana is 4-0, 2.91 in his last five starts.

Dodgers won eight of their last ten road games.
Braves lost 11 of their last 13 games overall.
Seven of last ten Santana starts stayed under the total.

Brewers-Cubs
Lohse is 0-2, 6.75 in his last three starts.
Wada is 1-0, 2.57 in his last three starts.

Milwaukee won four of its last six games.
Cubs are 7-10 in their last seventeen home games.

Seven of last nine Brewer games stayed under total.

Rockies-Padres
Matzek is 1-4, 5.80 in his last seven starts.
Kennedy is 3-1, 2.51 in his last seven starts.

Rockies lost 13 of their last 16 games.
San Diego won ten of its last thirteen games.

Under is 12-4-1 in last seventeen Colorado road games.

Bronx-Orioles
Pineda was 2-2, 1.83 in four starts back in April.
Tillman is 2-0, 1.32 in his last couple starts.

Bronx is 5-8 in its last thirteen road games.
Baltimore won 11 of its last 15 games.

Six of last eight Bronx games stayed under total.

Rays-Rangers
Rays won three of last four Archer starts (2-1, 4.07).
Mikolas is 0-1, 2.25 in his last two starts.

Rays won four of their last six games.
Texas lost 13 of their last 20 games.

Under is 6-1-1 in Tampa Bay's last eight games.

A's-Royals
Kazmir is 4-1, 3.07 in his last seven starts.
Vargas is 0-2, 6.60 in his last three starts.

A's lost 10 of their last 16 road games.
Kansas City won 11 of its last 13 games.

Over is 4-0-1 in Kazmir's last five road starts.

Twins-Astros
Gibson is 2-4, 6.68 in his last six starts.
Oberholtzer is 2-0, 2.93 in his last four starts.

Minnesota lost five of its last seven games.
Astros won six of their last eight home games.
Eight of last twelve Minnesota games went over total.

Blue Jays-Mariners
Dickey is 2-2, 4.63 in his last five starts.
Iwakuma is 2-1, 1.66 in his last three starts.

Toronto lost eight of its last eleven games.
Mariners won eight of their last ten games.
Last four Dickey starts went over the total.

Pirates-Tigers
Pirates won last four Worley starts (3-0, 1.93).
Rookie Farmer has only two starts (1-0, 3.00) above A ball; he was 10-5, 2.60 in the Midwest League this year.

Pirates won five of their last seven games.
Detroit is 10-16 since the All-Star break.

Nine of last thirteen Pirate games went over the total.

Diamondbacks-Indians
Chafin is 8-6, 3.96 in 23 AAA starts; this is his MLB debut. Arizona is 0-6 in Nuno starts (0-3, 5.81 in last five).
Tomlin is 0-3, 7.76 in his last five starts. Former D'back Bauer is 0-3, 6.86 in his last four starts.

Arizona is 6-10 in its last sixteen road games.
Indians won eight of their last eleven home games.

Five of last seven Arizona games stayed under total.

Red Sox-Reds
Rookie Ranaudo allowed two runs in six IP in his first MLB start.
Leake is 2-1, 1.31 in his last three starts.

Red Sox won three of their last four games.
Cincinnati lost three of its last four games.

Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Boston road games.

Phillies-Angels
Phillies lost last five Burnett starts (0-4, 8.06).
Weaver is 1-1, 6.35 in his last three starts.

Phillies lost four of their last five games.
Angels lost four of their last six games.

Seven of last eight Burnett starts went over the total.

White Sox-Giants
Quintana is 1-1, 3.04 in his last four starts.
Peavy is 0-12 in his last 18 starts, 0-3, 5.30 in three with the Giants.

White Sox lost seven of their last ten games.
San Francisco lost six of last seven games; they're 6-19 in last 25 home tilts.

Eight of last ten Quintana starts stayed under total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Matzek 2-9; Kennedy 11-13
-- Ryu 14-8; Santana 12-10
-- Masterson 11-10/1-1; Eovaldi 10-14
-- Zimmerman 13-9; Colon 13-10
-- Lohse 16-8; Wada 1-4

-- Gibson 10-12; Oberholtzer 7-9
-- Pineda 2-2; Tillman 16-9
-- Archer 12-11; Mikolas 1-6
-- Kazmir 17-6; Vargas 11-10
-- Dickey 11-14; Iwakuma 11-8

-- Ranaudo 1-0; Leake 10-14
-- Quintana 9-15; Peavy 5-15/0-3
-- Worley 6-3 (4-0 last 4); Farmer 0-0
-- Nuno 6-8/0-6, Chafin 0-0; Bauer 7-10, Tomlin 6-9
-- Burnett 10-15 (1-7 last 8); Weaver 15-10

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Matzek 4-11; Kennedy 8-24
-- Ryu 2-22; Santana 7-22
-- Masterson 7-25; Eovaldi 9-24
-- Zimmerman 1-22; Colon 7-24
-- Lohse 9-24; Wada 1-5

-- Gibson 6-22; Oberholtzer 8-16
-- Pineda 1-4; Tillman 10-25
-- Archer 4-23; Mikolas 1-7
-- Kazmir 4-23; Vargas 2-21
-- Dickey 6-25; Iwakuma 4-19

-- Ranaudo 0-1; Leake 5-24
-- Quintana 4-24; Peavy 5-23
-- Worley 1-9; Farmer 0-0
-- Nuno 7-20, Chafin 0-0; Bauer 5-17, Tomlin 5-15
-- Burnett 8-25; Weaver 5-25

Umpires
-- StL-Mia-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Hoberg games.
-- LA-Atl-- Last four Ripperger games stayed under.
-- Wsh-NY-- All three Scheurwater games stayed under.
-- Mil-Chi-- Five of last six Fagan games went over.
-- Col-SD-- Favorites won eight of last ten LBarrett games.

-- NY-Blt-- Favorites won 14 of last 16 Davis games.
-- TB-Tex-- Underdogs won four of last six Foster games.
-- Min-Hst-- Favorites won 14 of last 16 Hoye games.
-- A's-KC-- Underdogs won six of last nine Hallion games.
-- Tor-Sea-- Favorites won all three May games.

-- Bos-Cin-- Six of last eight Meals games went over.
-- Chi-SF-- Five of last six Segal games went over total.
-- Pitt-Det-- Road team won eight of last ten TBarrett games.
-- Phil-LA-- Under is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Wendelstedt games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 13

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Trend Report
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12:35 PM
BOSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Boston is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. HOUSTON
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home

3:45 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

6:40 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games at home
San Diego is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado

7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 2-3-1 SU in their last 6 games ,on the road
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore14-5-1 SU in its last 20 games at home
Baltimore7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games

7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. CLEVELAND
Arizona is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Cleveland
Arizona is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,
Cleveland is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,
Cleveland4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:08 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Washington

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

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games

8:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi Cubs's last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City's last 15 games when playing Oakland

10:05 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA ANGELS
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games at home
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

10:10 PM
TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Toronto

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 13


Home team cashing with Meals behind the dish

The home team has won four-straight ball games with umpire Jerry Meals calling balls and strikes.

Meals will be working behind the plate in Cincinnati as the Reds host the Boston Red Sox in interleague action Wednesday afternoon.

Meals ranks 30th in our MLB Umpire Homer standings with a record of 12-9 on the season. There is an average of 9.62 runs scored in the 21 games he's worked home plate this season.

The Reds are currently -148 favorites for the game.


Nationals' RF Jayson Werth, questionable Wednesday

Werth aggravated a shoulder injury and did not play Tuesday. He is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 13

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COLORADO (46 - 73) at SAN DIEGO (56 - 62) - 6:40 PM
TYLER MATZEK (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 46-73 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 5-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-43 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 46-73 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 30-54 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 27-45 (-16.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 18-30 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 22-34 (-15.7 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.
SAN DIEGO is 78-63 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 36-28 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 78-63 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 42-29 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 6-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 17-28 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-6 (-0.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

TYLER MATZEK vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MATZEK is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. COLORADO since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 11-6 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-7.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (69 - 52) at ATLANTA (60 - 59) - 7:10 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 3-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 34-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 37-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-11 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 39-25 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-16 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-46 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
RYU is 35-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RYU is 34-19 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RYU is 26-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 60-59 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 60-59 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 27-31 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SANTANA is 17-25 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 18-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 5-0 (+5.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RYU is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.532.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTANA is 4-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.7 units)

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ST LOUIS (62 - 56) at MIAMI (59 - 60) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MASTERSON is 5-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 59-60 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 57-60 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 45-36 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 58-60 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 14-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 134-87 (+25.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 83-45 (+28.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 (+3.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
MASTERSON is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (64 - 53) at NY METS (57 - 63) - 7:10 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 104-96 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 30-32 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 75-75 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 34-20 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 22-10 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 34-20 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 31-17 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 23-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 16-6 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ZIMMERMANN is 45-17 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 37-13 (+18.6 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 48-69 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-37 (-16.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 61-76 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 295-310 (-86.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 61-76 (-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 53-76 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 39-64 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 34-69 (-24.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-2 (+4.9 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.3 Units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 5-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 12-6 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.4 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
COLON is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.32 and a WHIP of 1.097.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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MILWAUKEE (66 - 54) at CHICAGO CUBS (51 - 67) - 8:05 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. TSUYOSHI WADA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 4-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-54 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-26 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-50 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 98-86 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-34 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-31 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOHSE is 16-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 25-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 178-265 (-50.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-81 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 210-286 (-85.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-83 (-27.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-81 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 208-223 (-74.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-56 (-14.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-51 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-76 (-30.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 143-193 (-65.8 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
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-6 (-0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOHSE is 7-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.365.
His team's record is 15-7 (+8.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-7. (+7.5 units)

TSUYOSHI WADA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (53 - 65) at HOUSTON (50 - 70) - 2:10 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. BRETT OBERHOLTZER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 53-65 (+1.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 62-82 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-60 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 57-74 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-45 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 57-53 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-104 (-43.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-92 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-92 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GIBSON is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

BRETT OBERHOLTZER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (61 - 57) at BALTIMORE (68 - 50) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 69-50 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 103-83 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-18 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-47 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-28 (+27.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 50-35 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-21 (+18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-9 (+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.
TILLMAN is 17-9 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 15-9 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 28-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 8-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 23-15 (+16.8 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
BALTIMORE is 7-3 (+5.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PINEDA is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 5-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.64 and a WHIP of 1.698.
His team's record is 7-5 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

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TAMPA BAY (58 - 61) at TEXAS (47 - 72) - 8:05 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. MILES MIKOLAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 58-61 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-40 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-34 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 47-72 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 19-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 3-12 (-8.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
TEXAS is 22-34 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 12-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 45-68 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-55 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 33-49 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 17-29 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 16-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. TEXAS since 1997
ARCHER is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (73 - 46) at KANSAS CITY (64 - 54) - 8:10 PM
SCOTT KAZMIR (L) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 64-54 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 9-2 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 142-124 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-25 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-24 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 32-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 73-46 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 122-102 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 284-209 (+64.4 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 71-42 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 105-68 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 160-105 (+41.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-56 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-43 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
KAZMIR is 73-47 (+25.5 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
KAZMIR is 67-58 (+22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+2.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)

SCOTT KAZMIR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KAZMIR is 4-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.21 and a WHIP of 1.559.
His team's record is 7-9 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+1.2 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
VARGAS is 5-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.87 and a WHIP of 1.088.
His team's record is 8-9 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-3.6 units)

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TORONTO (63 - 58) at SEATTLE (64 - 55) - 10:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 64-55 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 28-18 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IWAKUMA is 40-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 39-27 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 63-58 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 69-77 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-77 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-57 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 28-39 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

R.A. DICKEY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DICKEY is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.51 and a WHIP of 1.448.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. TORONTO since 1997
IWAKUMA is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.61 and a WHIP of 0.985.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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BOSTON (53 - 65) at CINCINNATI (60 - 59) - 12:35 PM
ANTHONY RANAUDO (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

ANTHONY RANAUDO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

MIKE LEAKE vs. BOSTON since 1997
LEAKE is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.429.
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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CHI WHITE SOX (57 - 63) at SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 57) - 3:45 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 115-156 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-5 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-63 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 186-140 (+41.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 517-540 (+41.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 360-357 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-38 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-31 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-25 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-31 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 61-68 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PEAVY is 5-18 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 1-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 4-16 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PEAVY is 1-9 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE PEAVY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PEAVY is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (64 - 55) at DETROIT (63 - 54) - 7:05 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. BUCK FARMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 107-235 (-67.7 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.
DETROIT is 14-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 161-126 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 159-125 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-31 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 129-102 (+24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-54 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 30-27 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 30-27 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 14-16 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 15-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 25-28 (-11.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

VANCE WORLEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
WORLEY is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.874.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

BUCK FARMER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (51 - 67) at CLEVELAND (59 - 59) - 7:05 PM
VIDAL NUNO (L) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
NUNO is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


JOSH TOMLIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
TOMLIN is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (53 - 67) at LA ANGELS (69 - 49) - 10:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 126-156 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-30 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-32 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 91-120 (-30.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 85-123 (-44.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 163-166 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 55-88 (-35.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 69-49 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-14 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WEAVER is 90-37 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 90-37 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 71-31 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 83-42 (+27.8 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 20-18 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 383-361 (+41.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 6-13 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 137-130 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-0 (+3.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BURNETT is 2-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.1 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WEAVER is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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ARIZONA (51 - 67) at CLEVELAND (59 - 59) - 4:05 PM
ANDREW CHAFIN (L) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

ANDREW CHAFIN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR BAUER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 13


Red Sox's DH David Ortiz, out Wednesday

Ortiz will likely be given Wednesday off and is not expected to play against the Reds.


This pitcher has been cashing for bettors

The Houston Astros have gotten hot with Brett Oberholtzer on the mound. The 'Stros are 5-0 in the southpaw's previous five starts, cashing in as an underdog in four of those outings.

Houston will send Oberholtzer to the bump at home against the visiting Minnesota Twins Wednesday. Currently, books have the Astros as small -105 favorites.

Oberholtzer has pitched the Astros to victories over Boston (+118), Oakland twice (+232, +169), Toronto (+119) and Texas (-113) in those previous five trips to the mound.


Indians sporting some strong trends vs. D-Backs

There are a couple of strong trends favoring the Cleveland Indians when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon.

They are are currently listed as -157 favorites against Arizona left-hander Andrew Chafin, who is making his first career start.

The Indians are 21-5 in their last 26 home games against a lefty starter and are 24-6 in their last 30 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, August 13

Colorado at San Diego, 6:40 ET
Matzek: COLORADO is 1-11 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after scoring 1 run or less
Kennedy: SAN DIEGO is 42-29 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win

LA Dodgers at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Ryu: 23-12 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when the money line is +125 to -125
Santana: 18-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss

St Louis at Miami, 7:10 ET
Masterson: ST LOUIS is 21-30 (-15.7 Units) against the money line after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Eovaldi: MIAMI is 29-21 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after 2 or more consecutive home games

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Zimmermann: WASHINGTON is 1-8 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a game they hit 4 or more home runs
Colon: 23-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Lohse: 25-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line as a favorite of -125 to -175
Wada: CHICAGO CUBS are 41-76 (-30.3 Units) against the money line after a win

Minnesota at Houston, 2:10 ET
Gibson: MINNESOTA is 18-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss by 4 runs or more
Oberholtzer: HOUSTON is 13-5 OVER (+7.7 Units) in home games after 5 or more consecutive home games

NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Pineda: NY YANKEES are 11-28 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after allowing 8 runs or more
Tillman: 11-4 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when the money line is +125 to -125

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 ET
Archer: TAMPA BAY is 34-20 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Mikolas: TEXAS is 7-21 (-14.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125

Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
Kazmir: 11-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the money line is -100 to -150
Vargas: KANSAS CITY is 2-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss by 6 runs or more

Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Dickey: 11-4 OVER (+7.0 Units) in night games
Iwakuma: 40-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games

Boston at Cincinnati, 12:35 ET
Ranaudo: n/a
Leake: n/a

Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 3:45 ET
Quintana: CHI WHITE SOX are 16-11 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after 5 or more consecutive road games
Peavy: 1-10 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when the money line is -100 to -150

Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7:05 ET
Worley: PITTSBURGH is 23-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game
Farmer: DETROIT is 4-13 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after 6 or more consecutive road games

Arizona at Cleveland, 7:05 ET - Doubleheader Game #2
Nuno: n/a
Tomlin: n/a

Philadelphia at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Burnett: PHILADELPHIA is 31-19 OVER (+11.6 Units) as an underdog of +150 or more
Weaver: LA ANGELS are 48-32 OVER (+13.8 Units) after allowing 2 runs or less

Arizona at Cleveland, 4:05 ET - Doubleheader Game #1
Chafin: n/a
Bauer: n/a

TSR = Team Start Record​

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 13


Reds' OF Jay Bruce, out Wednesday

Bruce will not play Wednesday against the Red Sox as he is dealing with an illness.


This team struggling versus American League leftys

The San Francisco Giants are a dismal 3-13 in their last 16 ball games versus left-handed starters in interleague matchups.

The Giants are currently involved in an interleague series versus the Chicago White Sox and must face yet another A.L. lefty - Jose Quintana - Wednesday afternoon.

The Sox are currently +123 road dogs at San Francisco's AT&T Park.


American League favorites dominating

Bettors looking for value have not been looking towards the American League. In the past two days, favorites have gone 8-1 in AL action.

There are five games in the AL Wednesday.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, August 13

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Game of the Day: Dodgers at Braves
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Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves (-113, 7)

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to maintain their recent dominance of the Atlanta Braves when the teams continue their four-game series Wednesday in Atlanta. After dispatching the Braves in the National League Division Series last fall, the Dodgers have claimed the first five meetings between the teams in 2014. Each of those victories have come in the past three weeks, playing a big role in the divergent paths for the two squads.

Los Angeles has won three straight and 13 of 18 to expand its lead in the National League West to six games over San Francisco. Atlanta, meanwhile, has lost 11 of 13 to tumble five games behind first-place Washington in the NL East and 2 1/2 games back of the second wild-card spot. With another loss Wednesday, the Braves would sit at .500 for the first time since they opened the year 1-1.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), SportSouth (Atlanta)

LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle Sports opened the Bravesa as -108 faves but the line now sits -113. The total has held at 7.

INJURY REPORT: Dodgers - SS Hanley Ramirez (15-day DL, oblique). Braves - SS Andrelton Simmons (Questionable, ankle).

POWER RANKINGS: Dodgers (-194), Braves (-164)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (13-5, 3.21 ERA) vs. Braves RH Ervin Santana (11-6, 3.69)

Ryu is 4-0 with a 1.91 ERA over his last five starts after tossing seven scoreless innings in a win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. He has limited opponents to a .198 average while posting 32 strikeouts against only four walks in that span. Ryu last faced the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS in October, giving up four runs and six hits in only three innings.

Santana cruised through five scoreless frames in his previous start against Washington before giving up four runs in his sixth and final inning, but still managed to pick up his fourth straight win. He has a 2.65 ERA during the winning streak, which also includes one no-decision at San Diego earlier this month. The veteran is 4-4 with a 3.27 ERA in eight career starts versus the Dodgers.

TRENDS:

* Dodgers are 7-0 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in umpire Ripperger's last four games behind home plate.
* Braves are 2-11 in their last 13 overall.
* Dodgers are 5-0 in Ryu's last five starts.

CONSENSUS: 61.97 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Dodgers.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Yoenis Cespedes homered in the 8th inning, Red Sox won 3-2 in Cincinnati.

-- Toronto outscored Winnipeg 17-0 in 4th quarter, beat Bombers 38-21, avenging an earlier loss to Winnipeg. Rare Tuesday night game in the CFL.

-- Josh Donaldson homered twice in a game for third time this year, A's won 11-3 in Kansas City, snapping Royals' 8-game winning streak.

-- Supposedly, Lebron James' first trip back to Miami is Christmas Day. Entire 2014-15 NBA schedule is being released today.

-- New Mexico hired prep school coach Alan Huss as an assistant, and right after that, Sam Logwood, one of Huss' best players, announced he will follow his coach to The Pit to play for the Lobos. What a coincidence!!!

-- Packers traded DL Jerel Worthy to New England, as Bill Belichick searches for depth on the defensive front.

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

13) RIP Robin Williams, one of the all-time greats. It is tragic that someone who made others smile so much couldn’t be happy himself. Just very goddamn sad.

12) Good Will Hunting is one of my favorite movies; I’ve used my favorite quote from there on this site a couple times “Do whats in your heart, son. You’ll be fine.” Its something I think about often. RIP, sir.

11) Brady Quinn’s TV career didn’t last long; he signed on with the Dolphins as backup Matt Moore is banged-up now. Quinn was on a couple rosters LY but has not played in a real game since 2012.

10) Revel Casino in Atlantic City is closing September 10; you wonder if New Jersey will use legalized sports betting as a way to pump up their sagging casino industry? If legal sports betting ever takes hold in the east, it’ll be good to get in on the ground floor—lot of money to be had there.

9) Speaking of New Jersey, Governor Christie was at an A’s game in Oakland over the weekend, sitting behind the home dugout. Guess he had a $10,000 a plate fund raiser in San Francisco. Must be a hell of a lunch for $10K.

8) ESPN’s website points out that Andrew Luck, in his first two NFL seasons, has a 14-2 record in games decided by a touchdown or less, one of the five best two-year stretches in NFL history.

Peyton Manning has three of the other four, with former Cardinal QB Jim Hart having the other when he played for Don Coryell in the 70’s.

7) Two-sport athlete Amir Garrett has finally given up college hoop to devote himself to baseball full-time. Garrett played two years at St John’s, then transferred to Cal-Northridge, but he won’t play there. He is in the Reds’ system, and is 6-6, 3.41 in 22 starts in the Class A Midwest League this season.

6) Cleveland Browns cut 3rd-string QB Tyler Thigpen, signed Rex Grossman, kind of an odd move; they swear they’re not going to trade Brian Hoyer, but why bring Grossman in as a 3rd-stringer? Grossman was on the Redskins, so he does know Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

5) Thought of this today, for no real reason: there used to be an NBA player named Dwayne Schintzius, who was 7-1, played in college at Florida. He played eight years in the NBA as a bench player, was apparently a surly guy.

One day he got asked one too many times “How’s the weather up there?” referring to his height, so Schintzius replied “It’s raining” and spit on the guy. Really, he did.

4) Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson has onions; he’s starting a true freshman QB this fall. Hard to win at that level with a kid who was in high school at this time last year. Curious to see the young man play. The great majority of freshman football players red-shirt, meaning they don’t play the first year to beef up and get more mature, but still have four years left to play. Very few true freshman QBs begin the season as a starter.

3) David Price's first two starts with Detroit lasted a total of 31 innings.

2) New Orleans Saints have training camp this year at the Greenbrier resort, where Nick Faldo has a home; the British golf great was giving Sean Payton golf tips at Tuesday's practice and apparently used his soccer skills to nail a 35-yard FG.

1) 59 years ago today, my parents got married during a hurricane; without them, you're not reading this article right now. My mother passed away in 2004, my dad is hanging in there, rooting for the Mets every night. Cherish every day you have with your loved ones; life is too damn short.​

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