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Monday's Tip Sheet


May 25, 2015




Who’s Hot:


Indians – Cleveland was languishing in last place of the AL Central earlier this month, but the Tribe has come back to life with six consecutive victories. The Indians pulled off a home sweep this past weekend of the rival Reds, while holding Cincinnati to just six runs in the three victories. In the last seven games overall, Cleveland’s pitching has allowed just 14 runs, resulting in six ‘unders.’


Cleveland sends out veteran Shaun Marcum this afternoon to begin its series against another streaking team with Texas headed to Progressive Field. Marcum captured a victory in his Indians’ debut last week against the White Sox, scattering four hits and allowing two earned runs in 6.2 innings of a 4-3 underdog win. The Indians have struggled in home series openers this season, posting a 1-6 mark with the only victory coming this past Friday against the Reds.


Rangers – Texas wasn’t expected to do much in the AL West this season, but the Rangers are suddenly making a move on their current road trip. The Rangers lost the opener of their previous series at Boston, but then proceeded to beat the Red Sox twice and followed it up with a three-game sweep of the Yankees in the Bronx. Texas’ offense woke up in New York, plating 30 runs in the three victories, while not losing a road series in the past four tries.


Josh Hamilton will make his Rangers’ debut this afternoon after getting traded back to Texas from Los Angeles last month. That will obviously be a key storyline, but Rangers’ righty Phil Klein takes the mound for his second career start today, but his first back in his home state of Ohio. The former Youngstown State standout allowed five hits and one earned run at Boston his last time out to cash as a +150 underdog in a 2-1 victory at Fenway Park.


Who’s Not:


Yankees – Are the Bronx Bombers showing their age right now? New York has dropped six straight games, including an ugly three-game sweep at home to Texas this past weekend. The Yankees have managed to stay in second place of the AL East behind Tampa Bay in spite of this skid, while allowing at least five runs in five of the six defeats. New York begins a three-game set with Kansas City, as the Yankees lost two of three to the Royals 10 days ago on the road.


Nathan Eovaldi has failed to win in his last two appearances for the Yankees, both on the road. New York blew a 6-2 lead in his previous start at Washington, an extra-innings loss as Eovaldi gave up five earned runs in less than five innings. The Yankees have won each of Eovaldi’s last two starts at home, while New York has won three of its past four home series openers.


Reds – Eight games ago, Cincinnati barely stood above the .500 mark. Eight losses later, the Reds are scuffling, while coming off a three-game sweep to the dreaded Indians on the road. The offense is nowhere to be find, as the Reds have scored two runs or less in six of the eight losses, while Cincinnati’s starting pitchers have lasted past the fifth inning twice in this stretch.


Cincinnati hosts Colorado this afternoon, as veteran right-hander Jason Marquis looks to stop the bleeding. Marquis has dropped three straight starts, while allowing 15 earned runs in this span. The only positive for Marquis is the Reds are 2-1 in his three starts at the Great American Ballpark, facing a Rockies’ team that is 2-9 in their last 11 road contests.


May Pitchers Report


Lincecum, Tim - 6-12 (4-8 H) - The two-time Cy Young winner has lost five MPH on his fastball and breaking pitches since 2011, which is precisely why he’s not the same pitcher he used to be. Unfortunately, getting your haircut does not make you throw harder.


Lohse, Kyle - 5-11 (3-7 A) - Lohse is more of a feel pitcher and past May’s have shown he has not felt well. It has been even worse this season to date with gargantuan 7.28 ERA to start this month. Rest assured, playing for this Milwaukee bunch will not lead to more success.


Day Records


Of the 20 teams in action playing on Monday afternoon, listed below are the good and bad records.


Good
Detroit 16-6
St. Louis 11-6
N.Y. Mets 10-4
Kansas City 9-4


Bad
Oakland 3-13
Cincinnati 3-13


Run-Line Investments


Some bettors like to lay the 1 ½ and earn a bigger return but there are certain teams that have a knack of winning by two or more.


Buy as RL Favorites
Toronto – 18 of 20 wins by two plus
Cleveland – 18 of 20 wins by two plus
Oakland – 14 of 20 wins by two plus


Sell as RL Favorites
Chicago White Sox – 9 of 19 wins by one run
Seattle – 11 of 20 wins by one run
Chicago Cubs – 12 of 24 wins by one run


Southpaw Notes


Four teams face left-handers on Monday and there records are listed below.


Washington 6-3
Atlanta 2-2
Houston 11-6
Baltimore 3-4
Tampa Bay 5-6


Total Notes


Oakland remains the best ‘over’ team in the majors, going 29-14 (67%). The majority of those winning tickets have come at home where the Athletics have seen the ‘over’ go 16-3 this season. The A’s meet the Tigers on Monday afternoon at home.


Team Streaks


Royals 5-1 to UNDER
Twins 3-0 to UNDER
Indians 6-1 to UNDER
Dodgers 6-1 to UNDER
Red Sox 8-2 to UNDER


Pitcher Notes


Atlanta - Jason Marquis 7-1 OVER
Arizona – Chase Anderson 6-2 UNDER
St. Louis – Carlos Martinez 4-0 OVER streak


Interleague Notes


The American League went 6-3 against the National League this past weekend and that includes a 5-1 mark in home games. On Monday, the Padres and Angels begin a three-game set from Anaheim. This game is slated for 9:05 p.m. ET.


San Diego has gone 1-4 versus the AL this season and they gave up an eye opening 41 runs in the four losses, which all cashed ‘over’ tickets.


The Angels were swept 3-0 by the Giants in early May at AT&T Park but rebound with two victories at home against Colorado. The ‘under’ has gone 4-1 in their first five Interleague matchups this season.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 25


National League
Phillies @ Mets
Gonzalez is 2-0, 2.70 in his last two starts (went five IP/both games).

Colon is 1-2, 11.15 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Phillies lost six of last seven games with the Mets; over is 3-1-1 in their last five games played here. Phils lost three of last five games; under is 5-3 in last eight. Mets lost five of last six games overall but are 17-6 at home-- four of their last six games went over.

Rockies @ Reds
Butler is 0-4, 9.00 in his last four starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Marquis is 0-3, 10.95 in his last three starts; his last six went over.

Colorado won three of last four games against the Reds; over is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Rockies lost nine of last 11 road games; four of their last five games overall went over. Cincinnati lost its last eight games (over 5-3).

Giants @ Brewers
Lincecum is 3-0, 1.05 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).

Lohse is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Milwaukee lost last three games with the Giants, allowing 31 runs; six of last ten series games stayed under. Brewers lost four of last five games; five of their last eight stayed under. Giants lost their last two games after winning previous eight; three of their last four went over.

Nationals @ Cubs
Roark is making first '15 start; he was 15-10, 2.85 in 31 starts LY, has allowed six runs in 20.1 IP in 13 relief stints this season.

Wada is 0-3, 5.08 in his last six starts; six of his last nine stayed under.

Washington won four of last five games with the Cubs; seven of last nine in series went over total. Nationals won seven of last eight games; three of last four stayed under. Cubs are 3-4 in last seven games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Diamondbacks @ Cardinals
Anderson is 1-0, 1.03 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went under.

Martinez is 1-1, 1.54 in his last two starts; his last four went over.

Arizona lost six of last seven games with the Cardinals; five of last six went under total. D'backs won six of last seven games with three of last four going over total. St Louis lost three of last four games; under is 6-2-1 in last nine. .

Marlins @ Pirates
Phelps is 2-1, 2.97 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Morton is making first '15 start; he was 6-12, 3.72 in 26 starts LY, with four of last five starts going over.

Miami won last two days after losing previous eight games; they're 2-7 in last nine games with Pittsburgh- six of last seven series games went over the total. Six of last eight Marlin games stayed under. Pirates won last three games; under is 6-4 in their last ten.

Braves @ Dodgers
Perez allowed one run in five IP (79 PT) in his first MLB start.

Anderson is 1-1, 2.38 in his last four starts; under was 3-1 in those games.

Dodgers lost five of last eight games, scoring total of nine runs- six of their last seven games stayed under. LA won eight of last nine games vs Atlanta; four of last six stayed under total. Braves won seven of last nine games.

American League
Royals @ Bronx
Guthrie is 3-0, 1.96 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.

Eovaldi is 1-1, 6.23 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Bronx lost ten of last 11 games overall, they allowed 47 runs in last six games. NY lost three of last four games with Kansas City- three of those four stayed under. Royals won five of their last six games; under is 5-1-1 in last seven.

Astros @ Orioles
Keuchel is 7-0, 1.73 in his last ten starts; four of his last six went over.

Chen is 1-2, 2.83 in his last five starts (under 3-0-1 in last four).

Astros are 3-5 in last eight games with Baltimore; four of last five series tilts stayed under. Houston won seven of last ten road games; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 road games. Orioles are 4-5 in last nine games; they scored total of nine runs in those five losses.

Red Sox @ Twins
Kelly is winless in last seven starts but has a 2.03 RA in his last two; his last three starts stayed under.

Nolasco is 4-0, 5.57 in his last four starts; Twins scored 25 runs in those five games-- four of his last six starts went over.

Boston won seven of last nine games with Minnesota; last four stayed under the total. Red Sox won last two games, allowing four runs- eight of their last ten games stayed under. Twins won six of last eight games with four of last five staying under the total.

Rangers @ Indians
Klein allowed one run in 5.1 IP (81 PT) in his first MLB start.

Marcum allowed two runs in 6.2 IP (89 PT) in his first start since 2013.

Texas gets Josh Hamilton back today; they've lost eight of last nine games vs Cleveland- over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Rangers won last five games overall, scoring 35 runs- five of their last seven games stayed under. Indians won six games in row; seven of their last eight stayed under.

Tigers @ A's
Greene is 1-0, 1.40 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.

Oakland is 1-7 when Hahn starts (0-3, 7.54 in last four); four of his last five starts went over the total.

A's won back/back games for only second time (2-13 after win) this year; they lost last four games with Detroit, scoring 11 runs. Oakland is 8-22 in its last 30 games overall. Tigers are 3-5 in last eight games; under is 5-3-1 in last nine.

White Sox @ Blue Jays
Noesi is 0-6, 5.66 in his last seven starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Hutchison is 1-1, 3.57 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went over.

White Sox lost five of last six games, scoring 13 runs; six of their last seven games stayed under. Chicago won five of last six games with Toronto; under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Blue Jays lost seven of last ten games; four of last six stayed under the total.

Interleague
Padres @ Angels
Ross is 1-2, 3.24 in his last four starts; seven of his last ten went over.

Weaver is 3-0, 1.54 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under.

San Diego lost four of last six games with the Angels; three of last four stayed under the total. Padres lost seven of last nine games overall, with four of last five staying under total. Angels lost three of last four; three of those four went over.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Phil-NY-- Gonzalez 2-1; Colon 6-3
Colo-Cin-- Butler 3-5; Marquis 4-4
SF-Mil-- Lincecum 4-4; Lohse 4-5
Wsh-Chi-- Roark 0-0; Wada 1-0
Az-StL-- CAnderson 2-6; Martinez 6-2
Mia-Pitt-- Phelps 3-4; Morton 0-0
Atl-LA-- Perez 1-0; BAnderson 4-4

KC-NY-- Guthrie 6-2; Eovaldi 4-4
Hst-Balt-- Keuchel 8-1; Chen 4-4
Bos-Minn-- Kelly 4-4; Nolasco 4-1
Tex-Clev-- Klein 1-0; Marcum 1-0
Det-A's-- Greene 6-3; Hahn 1-7
Chi-Tor-- Noesi 0-4; Hutchison 5-4
Sea-TB-- Elias 1-4; Odorizzi 4-5

SD-LAA-- Ross 4-5; Weaver 4-5

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Phil-NY-- Gonzalez 2-3; Colon 3-9
Colo-Cin-- Butler 4-8; Marquis 3-8
SF-Mil-- Lincecum 1-8; Lohse 4-9
Wsh-Chi-- Roark 0-0; Wada 0-1
Az-StL-- CAnderson 3-8; Martinez 1-8
Mia-Pitt-- Phelps 2-5; Morton 0-0
Atl-LA-- Perez 1-1; BAnderson 0-8

KC-NY-- Guthrie 2-8; Eovaldi 5-8
Hst-Balt-- Keuchel 2-9; Chen 2-8
Bos-Minn-- Kelly 4-8; Nolasco 0-5
Tex-Clev-- Klein 0-1; Marcum 0-1
Det-A's-- Greene 2-9; Hahn 3-8
Chi-Tor-- Noesi 1-4; Hutchison 2-9
Sea-TB-- Elias 2-5; Odorizzi 1-9

SD-LAA-- Ross 3-9; Weaver 3-9

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, May 25

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 12 games at home
NY Mets are 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

1:10 PM
COLORADO vs. CINCINNATI
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado

1:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Houston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Houston
Baltimore is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Houston

2:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MILWAUKEE
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

2:10 PM
BOSTON vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

2:20 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHI CUBS
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games at home

4:05 PM
DETROIT vs. OAKLAND
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Oakland's last 17 games at home
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

4:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games

4:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. ST. LOUIS
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Arizona

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:07 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TORONTO
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Toronto is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Seattle's last 23 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing Atlanta

9:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA ANGELS
San Diego is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, May 25


Twins cash once again vs. left-handed pitching

Another day, another Minnesota Twins victory against left-handed pitching.

The Twinkies dominated the Chicago White Sox in the form of a 8-1 victory in MLB action Sunday, knocking around ChiSox southpaw starter Jose Quintana for six earned runs and seven hits over six innings.

In 19 starts versus lefties this season, Minny is a sizzling 14-5. Their numbers when facing righties are far more pedestrian, evidenced by a 11-13 record when hitting righties.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Monday, May 25


Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
May 25, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Gonzalez) 13.721
NY Mets
(Colon) 15.355
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-170); Under

Colorado @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
May 25, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Butler) 14.602
Cincinnati
(Marquis) 16.007
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-130); Under

San Francisco @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
May 25, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Lincecum) 17.260
Milwaukee
(Lohse) 15.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+105); Over

Washington @ Chicago Cubs

Game 957-958
May 25, 2015 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 15.184
Chicago Cubs
(Wada) 16.353
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-105); N/A

Arizona @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
May 25, 2015 @ 4:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Anderson) 15.184
St. Louis
(Martinez) 14.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+140); Over

Miami @ Pittsburgh

Game 961-962
May 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Phelps) 16.578
Pittsburgh
(Morton 15.801
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+120); Over

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
May 25, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 15.717
LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 17.260
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-180
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-180); Under

Kansas City @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
May 25, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Guthrie) 16.724
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 18.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-120); Under

Houston @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
May 25, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 13.837
Baltimore
(Chen) 14.844
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+100); Under

Boston @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
May 25, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Kelly) 13.674
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 15.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Under

Texas @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
May 25, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Klein) 13.064
Cleveland
(Marcum) 14.659
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-140); Over

Detroit @ Oakland

Game 973-974
May 25, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Greene) 16.796
Oakland
(Hahn) 18.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-110); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Toronto

Game 975-976
May 25, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Noesi) 16.952
Toronto
(Hutchison) 15.804
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+130); Over

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 977-978
May 25, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Elias) 16.629
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 15.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+130); Over

San Diego @ LA Angels

Game 979-980
May 25, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 12.638
LA Angels
(Weaver) 15.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, May 25


Wind, small chance of rain in Cincinnati Monday

According to weather forecasts, wind will be blowing from right to left field at around 18 miles per hour when the Cincinnati Reds host the Colorado Rockies Monday afternoon.

Furthermore, forecasts are calling for a small 35 percent possibility of thunderstorms during game time.

The Reds are presently -148 with the total set at 8.5.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, May 25

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PHILADELPHIA (19 - 27) at NY METS (24 - 21) - 1:10 PM
SEVERINO GONZALEZ (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 17-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 41-26 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 17-6 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 56-37 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 44-27 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 11-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 44-27 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 355-376 (+53.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NY METS are 311-323 (-84.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-1 (+3.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

SEVERINO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

BARTOLO COLON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLON is 5-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-8. (-6.8 units)

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COLORADO (17 - 25) at CINCINNATI (18 - 25) - 1:10 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 83-121 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 148-269 (-66.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 30-72 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 228-301 (-81.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 83-121 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-90 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 363-330 (-83.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

EDDIE BUTLER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

JASON MARQUIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
MARQUIS is 6-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 8-7 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.4 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (25 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (16 - 29) - 2:10 PM
TIM LINCECUM (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-99 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-52 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-127 (+48.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-32 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 125-99 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 85-66 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 372-371 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 16-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-54 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-49 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-37 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-29 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-24 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-54 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

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

TIM LINCECUM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LINCECUM is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.169.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LOHSE is 4-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.03 and a WHIP of 1.491.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (26 - 18) at CHICAGO CUBS (24 - 19) - 2:20 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. TSUYOSHI WADA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 15-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-52 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-26 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1411-1572 (-278.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 757-734 (-163.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 751-797 (-153.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1354-1485 (-253.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1036-1169 (-212.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

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

TANNER ROARK vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ROARK is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

TSUYOSHI WADA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (21 - 22) at ST LOUIS (28 - 16) - 4:15 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 85-120 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 85-120 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 31-52 (-20.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-64 (-26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-36 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 69-36 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 54-25 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

CHASE ANDERSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (18 - 27) at PITTSBURGH (21 - 22) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 13-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 141-100 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 95-56 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 114-68 (+31.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

DAVID PHELPS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
PHELPS is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. MIAMI since 1997
MORTON is 5-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.310.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.1 units)

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ATLANTA (22 - 21) at LA DODGERS (26 - 17) - 8:10 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 99-103 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 57-29 (+19.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

BRETT ANDERSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (28 - 15) at NY YANKEES (22 - 22) - 1:05 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 28-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-11 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 63-44 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 70-50 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-15 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 91-63 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 11-2 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GUTHRIE is 27-16 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 15-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 27-15 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 42-49 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 127-118 (-74.0 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
EOVALDI is 14-27 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GUTHRIE is 5-10 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 6-11 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.1 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (29 - 16) at BALTIMORE (19 - 22) - 1:35 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 119-92 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-42 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-7 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 105-80 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-38 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-44 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 54-33 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 21-11 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 29-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
HOUSTON is 29-16 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 18-10 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 18-10 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KEUCHEL is 25-13 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 14-6 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 6-0 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
KEUCHEL is 24-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CHEN is 3-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 0.966.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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BOSTON (21 - 23) at MINNESOTA (25 - 18) - 2:10 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 92-115 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-52 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 82-99 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-80 (-22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-56 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-18 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-18 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-7 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KELLY is 7-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JOE KELLY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

RICKY NOLASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 0.918.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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TEXAS (21 - 23) at CLEVELAND (20 - 23) - 4:05 PM
PHIL KLEIN (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 26-47 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 110-59 (+38.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
TEXAS is 30-25 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 13-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

PHIL KLEIN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

SHAUN MARCUM vs. TEXAS since 1997
MARCUM is 2-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.2 units)

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DETROIT (26 - 19) at OAKLAND (16 - 30) - 4:05 PM
SHANE GREENE (R) vs. JESSE HAHN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 143-216 (-57.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 50-49 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GREENE is 9-1 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 8-1 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 7-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 16-30 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 5-14 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 7-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
OAKLAND is 3-13 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 14-21 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 2-13 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 46-52 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

SHANE GREENE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JESSE HAHN vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 22) at TORONTO (20 - 26) - 7:05 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-76 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-87 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 64-64 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

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

HECTOR NOESI vs. TORONTO since 1997
NOESI is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DREW HUTCHISON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUTCHISON is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (20 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (24 - 21) - 7:10 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 13-19 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 101-106 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 30-37 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 49-56 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-29 (-20.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 50-57 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-63 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-30 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

ROENIS ELIAS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ELIAS is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (21 - 24) at LA ANGELS (22 - 22) - 9:05 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 45-81 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 95-64 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 69-37 (+21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 95-40 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 95-40 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 76-34 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 15-27 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.

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

TYSON ROSS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ROSS is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 0.926.
His team's record is 3-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WEAVER is 2-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Monday, May 25


Wind out to centerfield at Wrigley Field Monday

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow out to dead centerfield around 22 miles per hour at Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals Monday afternoon.

Tsuyoshi Wada is slated to get the ball for the Cubs, while the Nats are scheduled to counter with Tanner Roark. The total is still off the board.

 

[CNOTES]

Injuries, News & Rumors
Angels: OF Collin Cowgill was scratched from Sunday's lineup with back tightness. (Los Angeles Times)
Astros: LHP Brett Oberholtzer (blister) will face hitters in live batting practice Sunday ... RHPJosh Fields (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could be available to pitch Sunday after being hit by a comeback earlier this week. (Houston Chronicle)
Athletics: RHP Sonny Gray left Sunday's start with a right ankle contusion after being hit by a come-backer, the team announced ... 3B Brett Lawrie is "a little banged up" according to manager Bob Melvin. He is not in Sunday's lineup (San Francisco Chronicle) ... LHP Eric O'Flaherty (shoulder) is nearing a minor league rehab assignment (San Francisco Chronicle) ... LHP Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) will play catch Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle).
Blue Jays: IF Maicer Izturis (groin) suffered a shoulder injury during a minor league rehab game on Saturday. He went for an MRI but results are not yet available. (National Post)
Brewers: C Jonathan Lucroy (toe) will have an x-ray Monday to check his progress. He could be activated off the DL as soon as next weekend (Journal Sentinel) ... SS Jean Segura(finger) will have an x-ray Monday to check his progress and could be activated off the DL as soon as Friday. (Journal Sentinel)
Cardinals: OF Matt Holliday was scratched from Sunday's game with a left arm contusion, the team announced ... OF Jason Heyward was not in Sunday's lineup and remains day-to-day with hip tightness, the club announced ... LHP Marco Gonzales will travel to St. Louis to be examined after feeling renewed soreness in his pectoral while playing catch Saturday. (MLB.com)
Diamondbacks: RHP Matt Stites (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment in a few days. (Fox Sport Arizona)
Dodgers: Discussed a trade involving RHP Jesse Chavez with the A's over the winter (Los Angeles Times) ... RHP Joel Peralta (shoulder) has started playing catcher ... RHP Pedro Baez (pectoral) is pain-free and will soon begin a throwing program (True Blue LA) ... CYasmani Grandal (concussion) will likely return as soon as his 7-day DL stint is up (True Blue LA).
Giants: Designated 3B Casey McGehee for assignment, the team announced. RHP Hunter Strickland was called up in a corresponding move. IF Matt Duffy will take over as the regular third baseman.
Indians: Activated C Yan Gomes (knee) off the 15-day DL, the team announced. C Brett Hayes was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Mets: OF Juan Lagares was scratched from Sunday's lineup with soreness in his right pectoral, the team announced ... 1B Lucas Duda is out of Sunday's lineup with hamstring tightness (ESPN New York) ... 2B Dilson Herrera (finger) is still unable to grip a baseball or bat (ESPN New York) ... RHP Dillon Gee (groin) will make one more minor league rehab start before rejoining the team (ESPN New York) ... RHP Rafael Montero (shoulder) has not made significant progress and isn't close to returning to the club. (New York Daily News)
Nationals: OF Jayson Werth (wrist) still is unable to resume baseball activities (Washington Post) ... Sent RHP A.J. Cole down to Triple-A, the team announced. RHP Taylor Jordan was called up in a corresponding move.
Orioles: RHP Bud Norris (illness) will make another minor league rehab start Wednesday (Baltimore Sun) ... RHP Chaz Roe was called up from Triple-A, the club announced. LHP T.J MacFarland was sent down and LHP Wesley Wright (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day DL in corresponding moves.
Pirates: 1B/OF Andrew Lambo (foot) is "still not showing the signs of improvement and progress to get him into any type of game," according to manager Clint Hurdle. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Rays: OF Steven Souza Jr. left Sunday's game with a left wrist sprain, the club announced.
Reds: C Devin Mesoraco (hip) is expected to decide whether to have surgery when the team returns home from their road trip Monday. The surgery would likely be season-ending (Cincinnati Enquirer) ... OF Billy Hamilton (shoulder, wrist) is not in Sunday's lineup. He got banged up pretty good sliding into second base Saturday. (MLB.com)
Red Sox: Placed OF Shane Victorino on the 15-day DL with a calf strain, the team announced. IF Jeff Bianchi was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move ... 3B Pablo Sandoval (knee) remains limited to pinch-hit duty after being hit by a pitch earlier this week (Boston Globe) ... RHP Anthony Varvaro's waiver claim by the Cubs was rescinded after he was diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon, both teams announced. Varvaro was placed back on Boston's 40-man roster and on the 15-day DL.
Tigers: LHP Kyle Lobstein has been placed on the 15-day DL with shoulder soreness, the team announced. He will undergo tests. IF Dixon Machado was called up in a corresponding move and RHP Buck Farmer will replace Lobstein in the rotation ... Tests confirmed SS Jose Iglesias has a left knee contusion and not something more serious. He is not in Sunday's lineup. (MLB.com)
Twins: OF Oswaldo Arcia (hip) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday and it may not be brief. (Star Tribune)

 

[CNOTES]

Holy $hit betting stat of the day: Over is the hot bet in Memorial Day baseball games


As you spend the day remembering the brave men and women who lost their lives serving in the armed forces, the national pastime has a full slate of games on tap.


There has been no shortage of scoring in the past six Memorial Days, evidenced by an over/under record of 59-26-5 (69.4 percent) during that span. Last season, the Over/Under record was 10-3-2 with an average of just under 10 runs being scored per ball game.


Here is a look at the O/U records over the past six seasons:


2014 (May 26): 10-3-2
2013 (May 27): 10-5-1
2012 (May 28): 9-6-1
2011 (May 30): 12-2-1
2010 (May 31): 8-5
2009 (May 25): 10-5


Six-year record: 59-26-5


There are 15 games on the schedule today.

 

[CNOTES]

Rangers ready to welcome back Hamilton


NEW YORK -- The last time Josh Hamilton appeared in a game for the Rangers, he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the 2012 American League wild-card playoff game, which Texas lost 5-1 to the Baltimore Orioles.


After two seasons with the Angels and a self-reported drug and alcohol relapse that prompted Los Angeles owner Arte Moreno to indicate he didn't want Hamilton, the 34-year-old will return to the Rangers on Monday afternoon in Cleveland.


Hamilton missed the first seven weeks of this season while recovering from right shoulder surgery performed Feb. 4. When he does return, he will be slotted into left field, and first-year manager Jeff Banister is confident the transition will go well.


"I trust the nature of the guys that we have it will be seamless," Banister said Sunday before the Rangers completed a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win. "They know that he's coming. It's not like he's just going to be dropped in. It's not a trade situation or somebody that all of a sudden it just happens overnight.


"This is somebody that they've known about, been aware of and paid attention to, so I think the transition will be fine. I trust that each one of those guys will be ready for it and handle it appropriately."


Hamilton will be rejoining the Rangers after appearing in eight rehab games for Triple-A Round Rock. He batted .250 (7-for-28) with Round Rock and .364 (16-for-44) with a home run and six RBIs in 12 rehab games overall.


Hamilton will be playing in his first game since Game 3 of the AL Division Series at Kansas City last Oct. 5. During the 2014 regular season, he was limited to 89 games and batted .263. The previous season, he played 151 games and batted a career-low .250.


The Rangers acquired him from Los Angeles on April 28 after the Angels agreed to pay most of the remaining $83 million on his contract that runs through 2017.


Adding him to the roster will create an interesting situation for Banister. Hamilton's presence could impact Delino DeShields or Leonys Martin.


DeShields has split time starting in center field and left field. Martin has started 34 games in center field but is 12-for-60 (.200) over his past 17 games.


Banister is leaning toward using DeShields, who has 16 hits in his last 48 at-bats (.333), in center field. However, since Hamilton won't appear in every game, there will be additional at-bats to fill.


"I've thought about that," Banister said. "We're going to continue to have Delino engaged as long as he's playing well in as many games as we can. There are matchups that we like with Delino and matchups we like with Leonys. It might give us an opportunity to give (right fielder Shin-Soo) Choo a day.


"(Hamilton) is a guy that we're talking about that had an injury last year that he missed time with, and we need to pay attention to him as well."

 

[CNOTES]

Tigers face long stretch without break


DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers do not possess an imposing bench but they'll have to lean on their reserves during their seven-game road trip that begins Monday night.


The Tigers left for Oakland after their 10-8 loss to Houston on Sunday afternoon and will not get any days off this week. They play the A's for three games, then open a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. Their last day off was May 11 and they don't get another one until they return on June 1.


Tired legs and reduced energy could be an issue with the heavy workload the regulars have already endured, compounded by some injuries. Catcher Alex Avila and designated hitter Victor Martinez are on the disabled list and shortstop Jose Iglesias missed the game Sunday with a left knee contusion suffered during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Astros


That means players like reserve infielders Hernan Perez and Andrew Romine, catcher Bryan Holaday and outfielder Tyler Collins could see more than just spot duty during the trip. Romine has been the most effective of that group, hitting .333 in 33 at-bats. Shortstop Dixon Machado was promoted from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, though he may get sent right back down when the team recalls Buck Farmer to pitch Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.


"I guess you're right, just because it's a long stretch on the road," manager Brad Ausmus said of the bench playing an important role on the West Coast. "Guys will probably need a day (off), as opposed to having a scheduled off-day."


Three regulars -- Ian Kinsler, Miguel Cabrera and Yoenis Cespedes -- have appeared in every game. Nick Castellanos and J.D. Martinez have played in 44 of the 45 games this season.


Ausmus said it's almost become a competition between Kinsler and Cabrera as to which can go longer without a breather. It's especially surprising that Cabrera has not required a day off, given that he underwent offseason surgery to his foot and ankle and was questionable for Opening Day entering spring training.


"I don't want to give those guys a day off," Ausmus said, while adding, "they'll get one soon."

 

[CNOTES]

'Strikeout Factory' Lindgren joins Yankees' bullpen


NEW YORK -- Jacob Lindgren conducted his first interview with the New York media Sunday as the clubhouse television was showing Southeastern Conference baseball tournament games.


A year ago, he was pitching and doing quite well in those games for Mississippi State. During his junior season, Lindgren was 6-1 with a 0.81 ERA in 26 relief appearances while recording 100 strikeouts.


The New York Yankees purchased Lindgren's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday and added him to their bullpen.


"Oh, man, it's been a crazy ride," Lindgren said of the past year. "I met a lot of guys on the way up and learned a lot of things, just trying (to discover) how to be a professional. From the college game to the professional game is a little different. It's a different routine. They're playing on the weekends and we're playing every day, so you try to add on to your routine and learn different things."


He must be a quick study, as he made a rapid ascent from being a supplemental first-round draft pick last year to being promoted to the Yankees.


Lindgren's promotion is the quickest for a Yankees first-round pick since 2006 first-rounder Joba Chamberlain reached the majors in August 2007, touching off a new set of rules about usage and a debate about him being a starter or a reliever.


"Them picking a reliever kind of high, I guess there's always that chance," Lindgren said. "But I kind of had to pitch my game and show them what I could do, and I guess they thought it was good enough to bring me up."


Although the promotion officially took place before Sunday's game, Lindgren found out during batting practice Saturday night when Scranton/Wilkes-Barre manager Dave Miley told him. Miley had been on the phone with the Yankees, who were need of a bullpen arm after a 15-4 loss to the Texas Rangers that featured outfielder Garrett Jones pitching and getting the final two outs.


New York optioned Branden Pinder to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to clear a roster spot for Lindgren.


There are also other reasons why Lindgren is in the majors, and they relate to his numbers. He lived up to his "Strikeout Factory" nickname by fanning 29 in 22 innings this season while going 1-1 with three saves and a 1.23 ERA in Triple-A. In 46 2/3 innings minor league innings between last year and this year, he has 77 strikeouts and a 1.72 ERA.


Lindgren also stood out to the Yankees during spring training with the movement on his pitches.


"When you see it from my perspective, you don't really see a heavy sinker that you see with some of the other guys that sometimes you can see," manager Joe Girardi said Sunday before the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. "But there's late movement, and you hear the catchers talk about how if you're not used to him, it's kind of uncomfortable because the ball moves so late. You saw a ton of groundballs, and you didn't see guys square the ball up on him. It was pretty impressive."

 

[CNOTES]

Blue Jays on fire in Memorial Day games


The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest wagers on Memorial Day, having won five-consecutive ball games on the annual holiday.


The Jays have averaged 7.8 runs per game in those five games, while allowing just 2.6 per game.


This year, the Blue Jays welcome the Chicago White Sox to Rogers Centre and are presently -163 with a total of 9.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Dodgers' payroll this year is .$271,608,629, highest ever in baseball........

-- Adrian Gonzalez-- Owed roughly $22M a year thru 2018; hitting .342 this year with 32 RBI. Pretty much worth every penny.

-- Carl Crawford-- Owed $21.M a year thru '17; an injury-prone stiff.

-- Clayton Kershaw-- Owed roughly $35M a year thru 2020; not sure how anyone can live up to that money-- this year, he is 2-3, 4.32 in his first nine starts.

-- Zack Greinke-- Owed $25.5M a year thru 2018; this year, he is 5-1, 1.48 in his first nine starts.

-- Justin Turner-- Makes $2.5M a year; is hitting .288 with a .374 OB%.

-- Yasiel Puig-- Makes $30M over next four years; has been limited by injuries this year, playing in only eleven games.

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

13) Because pro sports have sold their souls to TV networks, the NBA Finals could be moved up two days if both semifinal series end up in sweeps. Right now, the Finals are scheduled to begin June 4, a week from Thursday, but they are saying it could be moved up two days to June 2, so people don't forget about the NBA during what would be a nine-day layoff.

12) They had 15,692 at The Trop in St Pete Sunday for A's-Rays and Tampa Bay is a surprise first place team. They had 10,010 in Louisville Saturday for a AAA game. No one can blame the Rays if they skip town and soon.

11) Sometimes, I just wish a guy who lost a PGA tournament would smile at the camera and say, "So what I didn't win? Second place is $600K and thats a damn good week." They're apparently coached never to say that.

10) Odrisamer Despaigne hasn't pitched well for the Padres this year, but how about a little support for the guy? San Diego was shut out in his last three starts, outscored 23-0 in the three games.

9) I'll give Cleveland coach David Blatt credit for this: not many coaches would be playing Matthew Dellevedova as much as Cleveland does. Kid won a lot of games at St Mary's, played four years- he is gritty and tough and knows how to win (get the ball to Lebron when it counts most).

8) I find myself rooting for the Diamondbacks a lot; so much of their front office/coaching staff has ties to the A's and pitching coach Mike Harkey's son is a tight end for the Rams. They've improved under Chip Hale and sounds like they're a good bargain as far as ticket prices go. May have to make a road trip out there one of these years.

7) Was encouraged to see clips of the Diamondbacks practicing sliding before game Sunday, mostly leadoff man Inciarte, who was working on his headfirst slides with the help of a sliding pad. Teams don't take infield practice before games anymore, not really sure why. Practice makes perfect.

6) Underrated baseball record: Shawn Green had 19 total bases in a game; if you hit four homers in a game, thats only 16 bases. Hard record to break.

5) Texas Rangers get Josh Hamilton in lineup today, as a surprisingly good series starts in Cleveland, Texas has won five in a row, Indians six straight.

4) Why did the golf tournament have lift-clean-place yesterday, even in the rough? Never saw that before. Makes it kind of easy for pros, if they don't get penalized even when they miss the fairway with drives.

3) Mets are going to a six-man pitching rotation, as GM Sandy Alderson sits by and watches the 2015 season unravel; they're 7-15 on the road, which wouldn't be so bad except that they still have 59 more road games to play.

2) We should all take a minute today to thank the people who risk their lives to keep our country safe, thats what Memorial Day is all about. Its not about politics or stuff like that; soldiers do good work and deserve to be thanked.

1) If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not) playoffs would be:
NL-- Nationals-Cardinals-Dodgers. Wild Card: SF-Chicago
AL-- Rays-Royals-Astros Wild Card: Detroit-Minnesota

 

[CNOTES]

Game 4: Warriors at Rockets


May 25, 2015


Warriors at Rockets (+4.5/213.5) – 9:05 PM EST – ESPN
West Finals Game 4 – Warriors lead 3-0 Well, this wouldn’t be much of a preview if all that was written here was something along the lines of “you saw Game 3,” so we’ll try to expound for you. Stephen Curry dropped 40 points on Saturday night, tying his high for this postseason after connecting on 7-for-9 from 3-point range. For the series, he’s now 18-for-31 (58 pct) from beyond the arc, which should be even more maddening if you’re Houston since he seems to find himself consistently wide open. Jason Terry took responsibility for the defensive breakdowns as Houston’s primary defender on the MVP, but the truth is that the entire team often lost sight of him. One of the prevailing images of Game 3’s blowout was Curry getting into the paint and beating Dwight Howard to an offensive rebound that was dismissed as just “one rebound” by Houston’s franchise center, but was indicative of Curry’s dominance and the Rockets lack of attention to detail.


Curry has now drained 64 3-pointers in his 13 postseason games, an NBA record. According to Synergy Sports, Curry is shooting 91 percent (10-or-11) on 3-pointers from the left corner. He’s averaged 35.7 points and six assists in this series while matching Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA conference finals history to drain five 3-pointers and score 40 or more while shooting at least 55 percent from the field. Houston hasn’t really altered its defensive approach against him despite his dominance and the relative ineffectiveness of Splash brother Klay Thompson. The Rockets have to know that the Warriors are 2-2 in playoff games where he shot under 40 percent, beating New Orleans in that dramatic Game 3 come back and losing two of the three games where it happened against Memphis. Unfortunately for the Rockets, they don’t have a Tony Allen or even a Mike Conley to help stay in front of him. Starting point guard Patrick Beverley remains unable to provide assistance due to a pin in his wrist that won’t be ready to come out until next month, almost certainly too late to help the Rockets this season.


Thompson scored a personal series-high 17 points on Saturday, but is averaging just 15.0 ppg for the series and shooting 4-for-23 from 3-point range (18 pct). Can you imagine what the carnage would be if he finds the range? If Houston sells out, as they should, in an attempt to run additional bodies at Curry to disrupt his rhythm, Thompson should have opportunities to restore some confidence before the end of the series. Of course, the way things are going, nobody is likely to bring direct momentum from the conference finals into the championship round since we’re starting at a lengthy layoff before the championship round begins on Thursday, June 4.


That reality is bad news for Draymond Green, who has been Golden State’s second-most effective player behind Curry. Called upon to do everything from defending James Harden to Howard, Green comes off his finest performance of the series (17 points, 15 rebounds) and has expertly played the glue-guy role, averaging 14 points, 11 boards and 6.7 assists through the first three wins against Houston. Andrew Bogut can also be commended for his work in the paint, coming off his first double-double since Game1 of the Pelicans series, finishing with 12 points and 12 boards despite fouling out in 20 minutes. He had five blocks in Game 2 and has played his role as Golden State’s last line of defense expertly throughout the postseason. Facing a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Bogut is shooting 60 percent for the series and has shot 12-for-17 from the field the last two games, scoring in double-figures in consecutive games for the first time since November.


What more can be said about the Rockets without it seeming like we’re piling on? After falling behind 3-1 to the Clippers and coming back to steal the series, perhaps they’re just looking for more of a challenge in backing themselves into this corner. Perhaps not.


Harden was probably due a dud in this series, though it was surprising that it came in Houston’s first conference finals game since 1997. He shot 3-for-16, spent the fourth quarter on the bench and looked powerless to prevent the Rockets demise. Considering he was the driving force in Oakland, averaging 33 points, 10.5 rebounds and nine assists in helping Houston notch a pair of covers as 10-point underdogs, it was appalling to see Harden unable to start cooking back at home. Thompson, Green, Harrison Barnes and Andre Iguodala have all contributed to defending him. Howard is playing through knee pain and has averaged 13.3 points and 14.7 rebounds in the series, but doesn’t seem capable of putting the Rockets on his back the way he once did for Orlando in leading it to the ’09 NBA Finals. With Howard limited and Harden coming off a horrible night, it became irrelevant whether Trevor Ariza, Josh Smith, Terrence Jones, Corey Brewer or Terry can get things going.


"Reasons to back the Rockets? Gulp. Based on the first three games, it’s certainly hard to make a case for Houston in Game 4 but there are trends and historical angles that could have you leaning to the host on Monday,” said VegasInsider.com NBA expert Chris David. “As underdogs this season the Rockets have gone 6-3 straight up and 7-2 against the spread, which includes a 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS record in the playoffs. Historically, there have only been six sweeps in the last 20 years which equates to a 15 percent chance over this stretch. In case you’re wondering, six games has been the most common finish during this span, which happened 18 times.”


Since the conference finals could be over sooner than expected due to the dominance by the Cavaliers and Warriors, VI asked Jay Kornegay, Vice President of Race & Sports at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook for an expected line between Golden State and Cleveland.


“Golden State would be minus -310 on the series price, with Cleveland listed at plus-260,” replied Kornegay. “The Warriors would open as six-point point favorites for Game 1.”


For the fourth straight game in this series, oddsmakers have dropped the total which is now down to 213 ½ at most betting shops for Game 4. The Warriors did their part on Saturday but the Rockets didn’t come close to fulfilling their half. According to David, “Golden State has been a great ‘under’ bet in the playoffs, going 10-2-1, and it’s hard to go against that run. In two close-out games this postseason, Golden State has scored 109 and 108 points. Despite scoring 80 in Game 3, Houston’s offense is still dangerous. I dug up the numbers and saw they were held in the eighties four times during the regular season. In the next game, they scored 113, 69, 117 and 115 points. The Rockets actually won the 69-point effort in an ugly game versus a short-handed OKC squad in mid-November.”

 

[CNOTES]

Rockets respond to McHale's approach
May 25, 2015


HOUSTON (AP) - Kevin McHale's stride is painful to watch.


His limp is so pronounced it induces his 6-foot-10 frame into an odd bobbing motion with every deliberate step. And it tells a powerful story.


The awkward gait for the Houston Rockets' coach is the product of 13 punishing NBA seasons, including the 1987 postseason when he played on a broken foot.


''If you watch him walk, you know he laid it on the line,'' said Larry Bird, who won three titles alongside McHale in Boston. ''So as a player you look over and say: `Oh, my coach did it and he's telling me to do it. I've got to do it.'''


McHale is the ultimate player's coach, and his style has worked well for Houston all season. It will be tested Monday night when the Rockets try to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals against top-seeded Golden State.


Asked about McHale's best quality as a coach, Houston center Dwight Howard pointed to his Hall of Fame playing career.


''He played in the league and he has a couple of championships,'' Howard said. ''He understands the game. He understands how tough it is to win a series, how tough it is to win four games and that no matter what the situation is you need to stay together and not have any negative energy and anything is possible.''


McHale spent his entire career in Boston after he was the third overall pick in the 1980 draft. The power forward helped the Celtics win it all in 1981, `84 and `86. The two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year was named one of the NBA's 50 greatest players in 1996 and was inducted into the Hall in 1999.


After his playing career, he spent several years as an executive with the Timberwolves before coaching the team for parts of the 2004-05 and 2008-09 seasons after coaches were fired. But his first real shot at coaching came when he took over the Rockets in June 2011.


He has a 189-123 regular-season record in four seasons in Houston, leading the Rockets to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. He signed a three-year extension last December.


The old-school coach works for Daryl Morey, a Northwestern and MIT-educated general manager who relies heavily on analytics.


It's an interesting juxtaposition that raises questions of how the pair mesh.


''We get along great,'' McHale said. ''I think there's a place for analytics, you learn a lot through analytics but there's also times where you learn a lot more by looking in a guy's eyes and seeing what kind of determination he has, what kind of guts he's got. Is he going to fight in tight spots? There's no analytics for that stuff. So it's always going to be a blend of both.''


His work in leading the Rockets to the second seed in the Western Conference has drawn raves across the NBA. When he finished sixth in Coach of the Year voting, Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said he thought people underrated what McHale did this season.


''Losing Howard for so many games and still getting the second-best record in the West is an outstanding job,'' Carlisle said, ''and I am not sure why it slipped under the radar the way it did.''


McHale cares deeply about his players and has a relatable manner that works up and down the roster. Houston star James Harden said he felt comfortable with McHale from the moment he met him.


''I felt like I was talking to an actual player,'' Harden said. ''Obviously he's won championships so he knows what he's talking about. So my ears are just locked in and focused in on what he's saying.''


But the gruff 57-year-old McHale isn't one to show his emotions, and he recently got a little testy when he thought questions were veering too much into a touchy-feely zone.


Before Game 3 on Saturday night, a reporter attempted to ask him about his relationship with the front office and he cut the man off before he could even finish the question.


''This is like the third relationship question,'' McHale barked. ''Is this like Oprah?''


He interrupted another query on Sunday when someone dared to ask how he felt.


''You know what, this is no time for - there's no feelings,'' McHale said. ''There's no feelings. I don't understand feelings. You're playing basketball. You've got to play with force and you've got to play harder.''


Bird says that is just McHale being McHale. He doesn't have time for ancillary chatter or discussing things other than good, old-fashioned basketball.


''Kevin feels good being around the gym, I know that,'' Bird told The Associated Press. ''That's where he feels the best. He likes to be in the locker room, he likes hold court and he likes to tell stories.''


Howard agreed and poked fun at McHale's penchant for reminiscing on the good old days with Bird and Robert Parish.


''He's big on talking about his Boston days with old Birdie and the Chief (Parish) and all those guys,'' Howard said chuckling. ''So yeah, we know all the stories.''


That's one thing that hasn't changed with McHale since he was roaming the court for the Celtics.


''Back in the day when I played with him we couldn't get him to shut up,'' Bird said laughing. ''He was always talking. Kevin was a good talker.''


Howard said the tales of his playing days are inspirational, even if they've heard them a few too many times.


''After a while you're like: `Uh, Coach, you told that story a week ago,''' Howard said. ''But he's great. He puts you in that place where you feel like anything is possible because he's went through it.''


So even if the mostly 20-something players roll their eyes when he starts another story with ''Back when I was playing,'' they still respect his words because they know just how difficult it is to win one title, much less three.


''He's going to push these guys and try to get the most out of them and he ain't going to have them do anything he wouldn't have done as a player,'' Bird said.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, May 25

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GOLDEN STATE (78 - 17) at HOUSTON (64 - 33) - 5/25/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 67-97 ATS (-39.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
HOUSTON is 57-39 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 38-29 ATS (+6.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-26 ATS (+6.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 63-49 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-127 ATS (-47.7 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-7 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 9-5 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, May 25


Western Conference - Finals - Best of 7 - Game 4 - GSW Leads 3-0

Golden State Warriros at Houston Rockets, 9:05 ET
Golden State: 37-65 ATS on road after scoring 60 pts or more in first half last game
Houston: 10-2 ATS off a home loss




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, May 25


Warriors are 7-0 vs Houston this year; nine of last ten series tilts went under the total. Heart check for Houston here after they lost last game by 35 at home. Rockets were down 3-1 in last series but NBA teams down 3-0 in a 7-game series are 0-116 in that series. Rockets are 20-70 from arc in first three games of series; I can sit here and type in stats all night, only question that matters is this- do the Rockets want to keep playing? Golden State is 4-1 in last five visits here, with all four wins by 11+. Nine of last ten Golden State games stayed under, as have five of six games in this round..

2015 playoffs
Cleveland vs Atlanta
Clev 97-89, +2.5, U199.5
Clev 94-82, +4, U193
Clev 114-111 OT, -8, O190.5

Houston vs Golden State
GSt 110-106, -10.5 U219.5
GSt 99-98, -9.5, U219.5
GSt 115-80, +1.5, U216.5




NBA

Monday, May 25

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9:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing Houston
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Houston's last 21 games

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Monday, May 25

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Game of the Day: Warriors at Rockets
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Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets (+3.5, 213)
Warriors lead series 3-0

The Golden State Warriors are one victory away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1975 and look to finish off a sweep of the host Houston Rockets on Monday. Golden State dismantled Houston 115-80 in Game 3 to take the commanding lead and no team in NBA history has recovered from such a deficit.

League MVP Stephen Curry poured in 40 points and was 7-of-9 from 3-point range on Saturday and he promises that the Warriors aren’t about to take their foot off the pedal. “We have five more wins to accomplish our main goal and obviously one more to get one step closer,” Curry said during Sunday’s press conference, “so until that happens there’s no time to really lose focus or to change anything about how we’ve gotten here.” The Rockets are on the other side of the equation and were demoralized during the contest and downright depressed following it. “We can’t fold. We can’t quit because we’re down,” center Dwight Howard said after Saturday’s game. “It’s easy to just give up and say they’re playing great. But they’re going to have to take all of us out on a stretcher.”

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: Most books initially opened the Rockets +4.5, but that's been bet down a full point to +3.5 since.

INJURY REPORT: Warriors - O. Kuzmic (questionable), Speights (out indefinitely). Rockets - McDaniels (out indefinitely), Motiejunas (out for season), Beverley (out for season).

ABOUT THE WARRIORS: Curry’s sharpshooting has been superb this postseason and he has made 64 3-pointers to surpass the single-season playoff record set by Reggie Miller (58 in 2000) while also becoming the first player to drain five or more in five consecutive postseason games. “Just trying to have ultimate confidence every time I step foot on the floor that every shot you take is going to go in and just enjoy the moment,” Curry told reporters. Curry has 107 points in the series, third-best all-time in a player’s first three conference finals games behind Rick Barry (116) and Amar’e Stoudemire (112).

ABOUT THE ROCKETS: Houston will need a much better effort from NBA runner-up James Harden if it is to rebound from the worst home postseason defeat in franchise history. The star guard was just 3-of-16 shooting while scoring a playoff-low 17 points as he struggled while being defended primarily by Andre Iguodala and Harrison Barnes after having little trouble scoring against Klay Thompson over the first two games. “We were too relaxed, we were too comfortable,” Harden told reporters of the club’s woeful effort. “We were playing downhill the majority of the game. Trying to come back, trying to fight. The fight wasn’t enough.”

TRENDS:

*Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Under is 9-1 in Warriors last 10 overall.
*Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
*Warriors are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

CONSENSUS: Bets on Consensus are split right down the middle, with each side receiving 50 percent of support each as of this writing.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, May 25


Golden State @ Houston

Game 513-514
May 25, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
134.890
Houston
128.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 6 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 4 1/2
213 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-4 1/2); Over