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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 6


National League
Cubs @ Nationals
Hammel is 1-1, 2.51 in his last four starts; six of his last eight stayed under.

Ross (Tyson Ross' brother) is making MLB debut; he is 2-2, 2.81 in nine starts in AA Eastern League this season. .

Cubs lost seven of last ten games with Washington, with five of last six going under total; they're 4-7 in last 11 games overall. Eight of last ten Cub games stayed under. Washington lost six of last eight games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven.

Giants @ Phillies
Bumgarner is 3-0, 2.81 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

Gonzalez is 2-0, 3.77 in his last three starts; three of his four starts went over.

Phillies lost nine of last 11 games; last four went over- they've also lost eight of last ten agains the Giants, with three of last four going over total. SF lost five of last six games, outscored 35-19; over is 4-0-2 in those six games.

Padres @ Reds
Cashner is 1-2, 5.32 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under. San Diego scored a total of ten runs in his last ten starts.

Lorenzen is 1-0, 1.85 in his last four starts; over is 3-2 in his starts.

San Diego won its last five games with Cincinnati, allowing five runs; under is 7-1-1 in last nine series games. Padres won four of last five games overall; over is 7-0-2 in their last nine games. Reds won four of last six home games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games overall.

Pirates @ Braves
Locke is 1-1, 6.98 in his last four starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.

Teheran is 2-0, 1.69 in his last two starts; nine of his last ten starts overall went over the total.

Pirates won 11 of last 13 games; over is 6-0-2 in their last eight. Pirates won five of last six games with Atlanta. Braves are 4-7 in last 11 games; over is 5-0-1 in their last six.

Marlins @ Rockies
Phelps is 0-2, 5.48 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under.

Rusin allowed one run in seven IP (90 PT) in his only '15 start.

Miami is 5-3 in its last eight games with Colorado; over is 5-2-1 in last eight. Miami won five of last seven games; eight of their last eleven stayed under. Rockies won six of last nine games, with three of last five going over.

Mets @ Diamondbacks
Colon is 3-2, 7.94 in his last five starts; over is 3-1-1 in those five.

Anderson is 1-0, 2.65 in his last six starts; seven of his last ten went under.

Mets won eight of last ten games with Arizona; road team won nine of the ten games. Under is 5-0-1 in last six series games. NY lost three of their last four games; over is 5-1-2 in their last eight. Arizona won three of last four games; over is 5-0-3 in their last eight.

Cardinals @ Dodgers
Garcia is 1-3, 3.96 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.

Kershaw is 3-1, 2.89 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.

Dodgers lost five of last seven games with Cardinals; seven of last eight in series stayed under. St Louis won ten of last 12 games; seven of its last nine stayed under. Dodgers are 3-7 in their last ten games overall.

American League
Orioles @ Indians
Jiminez is 0-0, 4.76 in his last three starts; six of his last nine went under.

Salazar is 1-0, 3.18 in his last three starts; six of his last eight went over.

Orioles lost six of last ten games with Cleveland; last five stayed under. O's lost five of last six games overall, outscored 28-17- five of their seven went under total. Indians won six of last nine games; five of their last six stayed under the total.

Angels @ Bronx
Richards is 2-2, 5.13 in his last four starts; his last three all went over.

Warren is 1-3, 3.04 in his last four starts, all of which stayed under; Bronx scored total of nine runs in the four games.

Angels lost five of last six games with Bronx; four of the six games stayed under total. Halos won five of last eight; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Bronx won won five of last six games; six of its last eight went over.

Astros @ Blue Jays
Oberholtzer is 0-2, 3.10 in his last four starts, but averaged only 4+ IP per start. All four games stayed under.

Hutchison is 3-1, 2.20 in his last four home starts; last three stayed under.

Houston won seven of last eight games with Toronto, but seven of eight were played in Texas; over is 7-4 in last 11 series games. Astros won four of last seven games with six of seven staying under. Blue Jays won four of last five home games.

A's @ Red Sox
Chavez is 1-2, 1.93 in his last four starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six.

Kelly is 0-4, 6.82 in his last six starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Oakland won nine of last 13 games; they lost four of last five games with Boston- three of last five went over. Red Sox lost seven of last 11 games, with five of last six staying under. Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Oakland games.

Tigers @ White Sox
Price is 1-1, 2.95 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Danks is 2-2-, 3.78 in his last five starts; four of the five stayed under.

Detroit lost its last eight games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11. Tigers are 5-4 in last nine games with White Sox, with three of last four staying under total. Pale Hose are 0-4 in game following their last four wins.

Rangers @ Royals
Rodriguez is 1-0, 3.57 in his last three starts; seven of his last eight starts stayed under the total.

Ventura is 1-1, 2.14 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four.

Texas lost five of last eight games with Kansas City; under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Rangers won six of last seven games overall. Royals lost eight of last ten games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11.

Rays @ Mariners
Colome is 1-1, 3.86 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Hernandez is 2-2, 4.05 in his last four starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine.

Tampa Bay lost six of last eight games with Seattle; road team won ten of last 11 series games, with nine of last 11 staying under. Rays won six of last seven games; over is 3-2-1 in their last six. Mariners lost their last seven games, scoring 13 runs.

Interleague
Brewers @ Twins
Garza is 0-3, 11.66 in his last three starts, all of which went over, but he threw five scoreless innings in relief Sunday as Brewers won a 17-inning game. .

Graham is making first MLB start; he is 0-0, 3.10 in 14 relief stints this year, in 20.1 innings- four of 11 runs he allowed were unearned. He was 1-5, 5.59 in 17 starts in AA Southern League LY.

Milwaukee lost seven of last ten games with Minnesota; eight of the ten went over total. Brewers lost eight of last 11 games; seven of last ten went over the total. Twins won seven of their last eleven games.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Chi-Wsh-- Hammel 5-5; Ross 0-0
SF-Phil-- Bumgarner 7-4; Gonzalez 2-2
SD-Cin-- Cashner 2-9; Lorenzen 3-2
Pitt-Atl-- Locke 5-5; Teheran 7-4
Mia-Colo-- Phelps 3-6; Rusin 0-1
NY-Az-- Colon 8-3; Anderson 2-8
StL-LA-- Garcia 1-2; Kershaw 6-5

Balt-Clev-- Jiminez 5-5; Salazar 7-2
LA-NY-- Richards 6-3; Warren 6-4
Hst-Tor-- Oberholtzer 2-0; Hutchison 6-5
A's-Bos-- Chavez 2-6; Kelly 4-6
Det-Chi-- Price 9-2; Danks 5-5
Tex-KC-- Rodriguez 5-3; Ventura 4-6
TB-Sea-- Colome 3-4; Hernandez 9-2

Mil-Min-- Garza 3-7; Graham 0-0

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Chi-Wsh-- Hammel 2-10; Ross 0-0
SF-Phil-- Bumgarner 2-11; Gonzalez 3-4
SD-Cin-- Cashner 4-11; Lorenzen 0-5
Pitt-Atl-- Locke 3-10; Teheran 4-11
Mia-Colo-- Phelps 3-9; Rusin 0-1
NY-Az-- Colon 3-11; Anderson 4-10
StL-LA-- Garcia 2-3; Kershaw 3-11

Balt-Clev-- Jiminez 1-10; Salazar 4-9
LA-NY-- Richards 0-9; Warren 3-10
Hst-Tor-- Oberholtzer 1-2; Hutchison 3-11
A's-Bos-- Chavez 1-8; Kelly 6-10
Det-Chi-- Price 3-11; Danks 4-10
Tex-KC-- Rodriguez 4-8; Ventura 3-10
TB-Sea-- Colome 2-7; Hernandez 2-11

Mil-Min-- Garza 4-10; Graham 0-0

Umpires
Chi-Wsh-- Seven of last ten West games went over.
SF-Phil-- Home side won five of last six Winters games.
Mia-Colo-- Last four Randazzo games went over total.
SD-Cin-- Six of seven Hickox games went over total.
Pitt-Atl-- Five of last seven Hamari games went over.
NY-Az-- Seven of nine Ripperger games stayed under.
StL-LA-- Over is 9-1-1 in Bucknor games this year.

Hst-Tor-- Eight of last nine BWelke games went over.
Tex-KC-- Four of last six Culbreth games went over.
A's-Bos-- Four of last five Wendelstedt games stayed under.
Balt-Clev-- Underdogs won eight of ten Fairchild games.
Det-Chi-- Underdogs are 5-5 in Blaser games this year.
LA-NY-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Marquez games.
TB-Sea-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Tumpane games.

Mil-Min-- Last six Basner games stayed under the total.

 

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MLB

Saturday, June 6

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Trend Report
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12:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs

1:07 PM
HOUSTON vs. TORONTO
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

2:10 PM
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games

2:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

3:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Francisco is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
San Francisco is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

4:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. BOSTON
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston's last 18 games at home
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

4:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

4:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Cleveland is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

4:10 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Miami

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 25 games at home

7:15 PM
LA ANGELS vs. NY YANKEES
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels

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

10:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

10:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. LA DODGERS
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home

10:10 PM
NY METS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing NY Mets

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, June 6


Chicago Cubs @ Washington

Game 951-952
June 6, 2015 @ 12:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 15.980
Washington
(Ross) 14.344
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
N/A

San Francisco @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
June 6, 2015 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 15.735
Philadelphia
(Gonzalez) 12.853
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-200
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-200); Under

Miami @ Colorado

Game 955-956
June 6, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Phelps) 16.911
Colorado
(Rusin) 15.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Over

San Diego @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
June 6, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cashner) 16.836
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 14.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+100); Over

Pittsburgh @ Atlanta

Game 959-960
June 6, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 17.140
Atlanta
(Teheran) 14.213
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+100); Over

NY Mets @ Arizona

Game 961-962
June 6, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Colon) 16.301
Arizona
(Anderson) 13.724
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+105); Over

St. Louis @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
June 6, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Garcia) 13.968
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 17.434
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-185
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-185); Under

Houston @ Toronto

Game 965-966
June 6, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Obrhltzer) 14.468
Toronto
(Hutchison) 16.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-150); Under

Texas @ Kansas City

Game 967-968
June 6, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Rodriguez) 17.528
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.493
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+145); Over

Oakland @ Boston

Game 969-970
June 6, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Chavez) 16.883
Boston
(Kelly) 15.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-105); Over

Baltimore @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
June 6, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 14.954
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-145); Under

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
June 6, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Price) 17.655
Chicago White Sox
(Danks) 15.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-170); Under

LA Angels @ NY Yankees

Game 975-976
June 6, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 16.953
NY Yankees
(Warren) 15.220
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-105); Under

Tampa Bay @ Seattle

Game 977-978
June 6, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Colome) 16.953
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-175
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+155); Under

Milwaukee @ Minnesota

Game 979-980
June 6, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Garza) 13.883
Minnesota
(Graham) 16.396
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 6

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CHICAGO CUBS (28 - 25) at WASHINGTON (30 - 25) - 12:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. JOE ROSS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)



JASON HAMMEL vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HAMMEL is 8-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.095.
His team's record is 9-1 (+8.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.3 units)



JOE ROSS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.




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SAN FRANCISCO (31 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (21 - 35) - 3:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. SEVERINO GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-36 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 131-104 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-52 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-34 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 131-104 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 91-70 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-54 (+21.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 20-6 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 20-6 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 23-7 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)



MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)



SEVERINO GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.




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MIAMI (23 - 32) at COLORADO (24 - 29) - 4:10 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



DAVID PHELPS vs. COLORADO since 1997
PHELPS is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)



CHRIS RUSIN vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.




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SAN DIEGO (28 - 28) at CINCINNATI (23 - 30) - 4:10 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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



ANDREW CASHNER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CASHNER is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)



MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.




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PITTSBURGH (30 - 24) at ATLANTA (26 - 28) - 7:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 215-170 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 213-169 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 84-60 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 174-139 (+27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-38 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 105-111 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 125-113 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 103-110 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.


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



JEFF LOCKE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LOCKE is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.868.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)



JULIO TEHERAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
TEHERAN is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)




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NY METS (30 - 26) at ARIZONA (26 - 28) - 10:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 4-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 62-42 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 46-27 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 30-19 (+14.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 23-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 30-14 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 46-27 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 25-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 90-126 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 758-669 (-88.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 90-126 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 33-55 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 35-68 (-28.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



BARTOLO COLON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
COLON is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



CHASE ANDERSON vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.




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ST LOUIS (37 - 18) at LA DODGERS (31 - 24) - 10:10 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 22-36 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 78-106 (-42.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 37-18 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-18 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-43 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)



JAIME GARCIA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GARCIA is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.759.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)



CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KERSHAW is 5-9 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 8-11 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-0.9 units)




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HOUSTON (34 - 22) at TORONTO (26 - 30) - 1:05 PM
BRETT OBERHOLTZER (L) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 90-153 (-57.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 34-22 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-9 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-12 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



BRETT OBERHOLTZER vs. TORONTO since 1997
OBERHOLTZER is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)



DREW HUTCHISON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HUTCHISON is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.5 units)




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TEXAS (29 - 26) at KANSAS CITY (30 - 22) - 2:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 130-99 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 71-53 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 126-96 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-48 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-26 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 9-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
TEXAS is 18-11 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 32-26 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-24 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 20-15 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 13-4 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 96-141 (-48.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-2 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)



WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)



YORDANO VENTURA vs. TEXAS since 1997
VENTURA is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.449.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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OAKLAND (23 - 34) at BOSTON (25 - 31) - 4:05 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. JOE KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 23-34 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 6-14 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 21-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 80-73 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 8-18 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 25-31 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 40-55 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-62 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-31 (-14.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-21 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-27 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 66-86 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-16 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 38-46 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)



JESSE CHAVEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
CHAVEZ is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



JOE KELLY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.




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BALTIMORE (25 - 29) at CLEVELAND (26 - 28) - 4:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 111-63 (+34.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 125-99 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 175-199 (+40.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 56-53 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 111-87 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 97-72 (+29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-25 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-38 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-15 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 116-117 (-42.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 10-15 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)



UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 11.88 and a WHIP of 2.041.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)



DANNY SALAZAR vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SALAZAR is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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DETROIT (28 - 28) at CHI WHITE SOX (25 - 28) - 7:15 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 11-20 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 10-17 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 52-55 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-68 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 66-28 (+28.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-112 (-34.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DANKS is 31-45 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 3-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 4-3 (+0.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)



DAVID PRICE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PRICE is 4-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 6-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.7 units)



JOHN DANKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
DANKS is 6-10 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 11-11 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.6 units)




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LA ANGELS (28 - 27) at NY YANKEES (30 - 25) - 7:15 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. ADAM WARREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 61-32 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 762-742 (+68.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 191-173 (+28.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 136-112 (+36.8 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 639-624 (+61.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 101-69 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARDS is 25-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


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



GARRETT RICHARDS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)



ADAM WARREN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.




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TAMPA BAY (30 - 26) at SEATTLE (24 - 31) - 10:10 PM
ALEX COLOME (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 107-111 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 5-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-28 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-31 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 12-18 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 112-129 (-50.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 19-30 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 16-25 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-24 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HERNANDEZ is 18-23 (-19.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)



ALEX COLOME vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLOME is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)



FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 6-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.94 and a WHIP of 0.928.
His team's record is 11-3 (+7.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-9. (-4.2 units)




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MILWAUKEE (19 - 36) at MINNESOTA (32 - 22) - 2:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. J.R. GRAHAM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 19-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-30 (-16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-22 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-8 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-47 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 32-22 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-11 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)



MATT GARZA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GARZA is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.77 and a WHIP of 1.082.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)



J.R. GRAHAM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, June 6


Chicago @ Tampa Bay

Game 3-4
June 6, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
13.980
Tampa Bay
12.822
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+110); Over




NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, June 6


Stanley Cup Finals - Best of 7 - Game 2 CHI Leads 1-0

Chicago at Tampa Bay, 8:05 PM
Chicago: 18-20 SU when playing with 2 days rest, 31-32 SU after a 2 game unbeaten streak
Tampa Bay: 25-8 SU when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days, 26-10 SU after having lost 2 of their last 3 games




NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, June 6


Lightning lost its last three home games, allowing 14 goals; they allowed two goals 1:58 apart in third period of Game 1 after holding a 1-0 lead for over two periods. Blackhawks won two of the last five Stanley Cups; they're 3-2 in last five road games- four of their last five games overall went over total. They generally find a way to win. Tampa Bay won six of last eight games with Chicago, winning four of last five played here- three of the five here were decided in OT/SO. Four of last five series games stayed under. With series shifting to Chicago for Game 3, huge game for Lightning to win here.

2015 NHL playoffs
Chicago vs Tampa Bay
Chi 2-1, +$119, U9




NHL

Saturday, June 6

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Trend Report
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7:15 PM
CHICAGO vs. TAMPA BAY
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 14 games when playing at home against Chicago

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Saturday, June 6

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Game of the Day: Blackhawks at Lightning
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Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning (-125, 5)

Blackhawks lead series 1-0

After winning a franchise-best 32 home games during the regular season, the Tampa Bay Lightning let a third-period lead slip away in the opener of the Stanley Cup final to fall for the sixth time in 11 playoff contests at Amalie Arena. Undaunted, the Lightning look to even their series with the Chicago Blackhawks when the clubs play Game 2 on Saturday night.

Tampa Bay seemed content to let Alex Killorn's nifty deflection stand up as the lone goal in Game 1, as the team failed to muster a shot for over 13 minutes at one point and routinely was on the defensive in the eventual 2-1 loss on Wednesday. "You can respect them; you can't fear them," Lightning veteran Brenden Morrow said. "It looked like in the third we were holding on and the fear of maybe what would be coming and what might happen." What did happen was rookie Teuvo Teravainen scored through a screen with 6 1/2 minutes to play before setting up fellow third-liner Antoine Vermette's tally 1:58 later as Chicago seized hold of home-ice advantage.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

LINE HISTORY: The line opened as TB -125 with a total of 5.

INJURY REPORT: Blackhawks - LW Bryan Bickell (Ques-Upper Body), D Trevor Van Riemsdyk (Ques-Wrist) Lightning - N/A

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS: Defenseman Duncan Keith set up Teravainen's goal to extend his assist/point streak to five games, during which he has set up eight tallies. The two-time Norris Trophy winner has a career-high 17 assists and 19 points in the playoffs, with the former serving as the most by a blue-liner in a playoff year since New York Rangers stud Brian Leetch (23, 1994) and the latter as the most by a defenseman since Edmonton's Chris Pronger (21, 2006). Keith, who is logging a massive 31:28 of average ice time in the playoffs, sat out Friday's practice but is in no danger of missing Game 2.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: The vaunted "Triplets" line of Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Nikita Kucherov was held in check in the series opener, but coach Jon Cooper isn't ready to push the panic button. "They've proven time and time again, they may be kept off the scoresheet a game here, a game there, but you're not going to keep them off for long," Cooper said of the line, which recorded 28 goals and 55 points over the first three rounds of the playoffs. In the Stanley Cup final opener, however, the trio combined for just two shots.

TRENDS:

*Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last 4 Stanley Cup Finals games.
*Lightning are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
*Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
*Over is 4-1-1 in Lightning last 6 home games.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 64 percent of wagers are on the Bolts.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, June 6

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CHICAGO (61-32-0-7, 129 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (62-33-0-8, 132 pts.) - 6/6/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 3-2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

Bishop standing tall in bounce back games


Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop has been lights out in bounce back games in the postseason, posting a 7-1 record and a .937 save percentage in games following a loss.


That's the position the Bolts find themselves in for Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final on Saturday after dropping Game 1 by a score of 2-1.


Tampa is presently listed as -125 home moneyline faves.

 

[CNOTES]

Blackhawks are no “cadeaux” when it comes to betting the Cup final


“Le cadeaux” is a term my gambling buddies and I like to call those rare betting opportunities that poke their heads up only a handful of times each year and you end up torturing yourself over how much money you’ll put on them.


It means “a gift” in French and of course they don’t always win, hence the torture.


One of those “cadeauxs” emerged from hiding and showed itself at the start of the Stanley Cup finals series when the Chicago Blackhawks were slated to win the championship at somewhere between -135 and -160 at many sportsbooks.


Or so I thought.


It wasn’t that I saw the Tampa Bay Lightning as a bad team – I am certain they are great – I was just on the consensus side that this squad didn’t have the talent, depth or experience to match up with a Chicago team in search of its third Cup in six seasons.


And now that I’m one game up with my futures ticket in hand and the Stanley Cup futures odds bumped to -300, I am less sure of winning this bet more than ever.


Tampa Bay skated circles around the Blackhawks in the first period of Game 1, ultimately winning the battles in shots, hits, blocked shots and faceoffs by the time the final horn sounded. There were stretches in the first period especially where you’d swear oddsmakers had the wrong team favored – and by a lot.


Ultimately, it did seem to be the depth of the Blackhawks that helped Chicago score two quick goals in final minutes of the third to edge the Lightning. But I expect the Lightning to have learned a lot from Game 1 and I’ll be surprised if every game in this series isn’t a barn burner.


Odds worth a look in Game 2


Keeping in mind that games in this series should be closely contested, you may want to take a peek at the odds for either team to win by one goal, set at +250 for both the Blackhawks and the Lightning at bet365.com. It’s a much better payout than the -130 or +110 odds you’ll find simply for the straight-up win by any score.


The only stat that matters for bettors – the money


If you want to decide who the better team is based on the stack of money beside it these playoffs, Chicago is your team. And it’s not even close.


If you’d been risking a $100 unit on every game - meaning you risk $100 when the team is an underdog and risking enough to win $100 when the team is favored – the Blackhawks are up almost $800 on the Lightning.


Chicago is 13-5 in the postseason for a betting total of $914 while the Lightning are 12-9 and have scraped out a narrow profit of just $163. It’s feasible that Tampa Bay could come very close to winning the Stanley Cup but could be a losing bet game-to-game.


Compare that with the Ducks, who turned out a profit of $575 for their backers but lost in the conference finals.


Conn Smythe odds


Blackhawks super captain Jonathan Toews opened as the Conn Smythe favorite at +250 before this series began but now Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith is the frontrunner at +225.


If you like the Bolts to come and win the series, don’t even consider anyone other than Tyler Johnson, who sits at +650.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack


-- Since 1979, the favored horse has won the Belmont only six times.


-- Kyrie Irving broke his kneecap, is obviously out for the rest of the Finals.


-- Jason Dufner went -10 on his first 23 holes this week at the Memorial, then went -1 over his last 13 holes and is one shot out of the lead.


-- Alex Rodriguez has a .374 OB% for a first place team, which is pretty damn good.


-- Missouri State is the #8 college baseball team but they had to play at Arkansas in the Super Regionals because they share their home park with a minor league team.


-- At what point does TV's obsession with Eldrick Woods end? He's not good.


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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: DD Lohaus handicaps the Belmont Stakes


Exciting Times, Exciting Times.....


American Pharoah comes to Belmont Park with a chance to make history. Join the elite of the racing world and restore faith that this most difficult task (winning the Triple Crown) can still be accomplished by those who are elite... ...


I for one hope it happens and we can quiet those who believe the format needs to be changed. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE HARD TO ACCOMPLISH! That is why it hasn't happened since 1978 and why only 11 (out of 4144 entrants) have done it previously. Look at the names....the greatest of the great....not the pretty good or those for whom we have changed the rules...no changes please..


OK, enough of the preaching....on to the race...


I picked the winner in the Preakness but couldn't connect with the longshot play that was designed to make it interesting. American Pharoah was the best horse that day and I believe he is the best horse in the Belmont. American Pharoah did look improved in last and I believe he may be even better in the Belmont...remember he did have an injury earlier in the year and did miss some training time. He is strictly the one to beat.


The other horses in the field just don't offer any inspiration for me...listen they are all solid horses but I just don't believe they have enough to beat American Pharoah. Maybe I am being a bit biased because I want a Triple Crown winner and I don't think the group is as strong as everyone says they are...or American Pharoah is just that much better than them all.


It has happened before...with the OTHER TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS...that is what they are; simply better than the rest....


Picks:
1. American Pharoah
2. Frosted
3. Materiality


** Longshot Play: Keen Ice: played in the Derby. Give one more try**


The Bets:
$25Ex American Pharoah/Frosted, Materiality, Keen Ice
$5WPS Keen Ice


Total Bets: $90.00

 

[CNOTES]

Belmont Stakes bteting horse-by-horse preview and picks


Here we go again. Thirteen times since Affirmed won the Triple Crown in 1978 has a horse entered the Belmont Stakes with a chance to make history and each time they’ve failed.


What makes this year different?


Here’s a look at the field for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes:


1. Mubtaahij (Jockey, Irad Ortiz, odds 10-1): Took a lot of money at the windows in the Kentucky Derby and finished a hard-closing eighth. Should be able to get the Belmont’s grueling distance but don't think he's a major threat. Import, who won the UAE Derby, skipped the Preakness to freshen up.


2. Tale of Verve (Gary Stevens, 15-1): Has just one win in seven career starts but he took a game second in the Preakness making his entry in this race seem legitimate. Also shown ability to come from off the pace and has run six straight races over a mile long but it took him six tries to break his maiden and this is too steep a challenge.


3. Madefromlucky (Javier Castellano, 12-1): First of two Todd Pletcher-trained horses in the field and if one trainer would like to prevent Bob Baffert from winning the Triple Crown, it's Pletcher. This one won the Peter Pan over this surface but was walloped by American Pharoah twice at Oaklawn once in the slop and once on a fast surface.


4. Frammento (Mike Smith, 30-1): Didn't like him in the Kentucky Derby where he finished 11th and there's no reason to jump on him here. He's won just once in eight career starts and his best Beyer figure is 87 – overmatched.


5. American Pharoah (Victor Espinoza, 3-5): The favorite has lost the last nine Belmont stakes and all 11 Triple Crown winners had raced at Belmont before running in the 1½-mile Belmont Stakes. Pharoah has never run at Belmont. But, he was a 2-year-old champion, has won six-straight races all with Beyer figures over 100, and importantly he’s held his weight steady since his Derby start. When Baffert entered stablemate Dortmund in the Preakness he was stating the obvious: there isn’t a 3-year-old in training that can beat him anywhere.


6. Frosted (Joel Rosario, 5-1): Is a half-brother to Tonalist who spoiled California Chrome’s Triple Crown hopes last year. Was a hard-charging fourth after a dismal start in the Kentucky Derby and the fact that he's already raced at Belmont (finishing second as a 2-year-old) makes him the biggest threat. His best race was a win in the Wood at Aqueduct but he can't spot the chalk too much distance or he'll never catch him,


7. Keen Ice (Kent Desormeaux, 20-1): Also skipped the Preakness after encountering major traffic problems in the Kentucky Derby where he finished seventh at 45-1. He’s sure to take some money here but the lack of much speed up front should severely hinder his chances.


8 Materiality (Jorge Velasquez, 6-1): The second Pletcher charge and another with a good chance to play the role of spoiler. He was left at the gate in the Derby but then staged an unlikely rally to finish sixth posting the fastest time of all the runners in the final half mile. The Derby loss was his first in four starts and he usually breaks well. Really thought he'd be a menace in the Preakness but he wasn't ready and he spent two straight weeks training at Belmont for this race.


Picks: 1. American Pharoah. 2. Materiality. 3. Frosted. 4. Mubtaahij.

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


12:05 PM EDT


951 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Hammel, J -115 -117 / -118 / -119 -110 -1.5(+145)
952 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (R) Ross, J 8u20 7.5u15 / 8u15 / 8u20 8 +1.5(-165)

TV: CSN-Chicago, MASN, DTV: 640, 665


3:05 PM EDT


953 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (L) Bumgarner, M -190 -190 / -185 / -180 -181 -1.5(-110)
954 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (R) Gonzalez, S 7.5u15 7.5u40 / 7o15 / 7 7u25 +1.5(-110)

TV: CSN-Bay, DTV: 696


4:10 PM EDT


955 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Phelps, D -115 -105 / -101 / -107 -106 -1.5(+145)
956 COLORADO ROCKIES (L) Rusin, C 11u15 10.5 / 10.5o20 / 10.5o25 11u15 +1.5(-165)

Overnight Pitching Change: Colorado - C. Rusin (L) for K. Kendrick | TV: FS-Florida, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 654, 683


4:10 PM EDT


957 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Cashner, A 8o15 8o15 / 8u20 7.5 +1.5(-230)
958 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Lorenzen, M -120 -111 / -107 / -108 -109 -1.5(+190)

Overnight Pitching Change: San Diego - A. Cashner for O. Despaigne | TV: FS-Ohio, FS-San Diego, DTV: 661, 694


7:10 PM EDT


959 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (L) Locke, J 8u20 -105 / -103 / -104 -105 +1.5(-230)
960 ATLANTA BRAVES (R) Teheran, J -120 8u20 / 8u15 / 8u26 8u25 -1.5(+190)

TV: FOX


10:10 PM EDT


961 NEW YORK METS (R) Colon, B 9u20 9u20 / 9u15 / 9u25 8.5o20 +1.5(-190)
962 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Anderson, C -120 -120 / -125 / -123 -125 -1.5(+160)


TV: FS-Arizona, SNY, DTV: 639, 686


10:10 PM EDT


963 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (L) Garcia, J 6o15 6o20 / 6o25 / 6o26 6o25 +1.5(-145)
964 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (L) Kershaw, C -190 -190 / -195 -190 -1.5(+125)

TV: FS-Midwest, DTV: 671


1:05 PM EDT


965 HOUSTON ASTROS (L) Oberholtzer, B 9u20 8.5u20 / 8.5o10 / 8.5 8.5o15 +1.5(-145)
966 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Hutchison, D -150 -146 / -155 / -158 -160 -1.5(+125)

TV: ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674


2:10 PM EDT


967 TEXAS RANGERS (L) Rodriguez, W 8u15 8u15 / 8 / 8u15 8u25 +1.5(-150)
968 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Ventura, Y -165 -160 / -165 / -163 -162 -1.5(+130)

TEX-3B-Adrian Beltre-OUT | TV: FS-1, FS-Kansas City, DTV: 219, 672


4:05 PM EDT


969 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Chavez, J 8.5 -110 / -105 / -102 -105 +1.5(-210)
970 BOSTON RED SOX (R) Kelly, J -115 8.5 / 8.5o15 / 8.5o20 8.5o15 -1.5(+180)


TV: CSN-California, NESN, DTV: 628, 698


4:10 PM EDT


971 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Jimenez, U 7.5 7.5u26 / 7.5u25 / 7.5u20 7o25 +1.5(-170)
972 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Salazar, D -145 -145 / -144 / -147 -146 -1.5(+150)

Time-change to 04:10pm EDT | TV: MASN2, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 641, 662


7:15 PM EDT


973 DETROIT TIGERS (L) Price, D -150 -157 / -162 / -161 -164 -1.5(-110)
974 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (L) Danks, J 8u20 8u20 / 7.5 / 7.5o15 7.5 +1.5(-110)

TV: FOX


7:15 PM EDT


975 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (R) Richards, G 8u20 7.5o20 / 7.5o12 / 7.5o15 8 -1.5(+150)
976 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Warren, A -115 -108 / +100 / +102 +101 +1.5(-170)


TV: FOX


10:10 PM EDT


977 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Colome, A 6.5 6.5o15 / 6.5 / 6.5o13 6.5o20 +1.5(-155)
978 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Hernandez, F -175 -177 / -176 / -174 -173 -1.5(+135)

TV: ROOT-Northwest, SunSports, DTV: 653, 687


2:10 PM EDT


979 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Garza, M 8.5u20 8.5u18 / 8.5u20 / 8o15 8.5 +1.5(-175)
980 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Graham, J -109 -123 / -124 / -127 -134 -1.5(+155)

TV: FS-North, FS-Wisconsin, DTV: 668, 669

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Puck Line Scores


7:15 PM EDT


3 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 5o35 5o35 +1.5(-270)
4 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING -130 -130 / -132 -130 -1.5(+225)


CHI-G-Corey Crawford-Probable | TAM-G-Ben Bishop-Probable | TV: NBC

 

[CNOTES]

MLB Consensus Picks ( I'll update evening consenus closer to game time)


SIDES (ATS)


Time Away Line Picks Pct Home Line Picks Pct Detail Odds


2:10 PM Milwaukee +118 230 27.03% Minnesota -128 621 72.97% View View


10:10 PM Tampa Bay +160 246 30.79% Seattle -174 553 69.21% View View


4:10 PM Baltimore +136 312 38.28% Cleveland -147 503 61.72% View View


4:10 PM Miami -106 152 44.06% Colorado -102 193 55.94% View View


2:10 PM Texas +148 379 44.54% Kansas City -161 472 55.46% View View


7:10 PM Pittsburgh -102 344 45.03% Atlanta -106 420 54.97% View View


4:10 PM San Diego -101 352 45.36% Cincinnati -107 424 54.64% View View


1:07 PM Houston +140 410 48.18% Toronto -152 441 51.82% View View


10:10 PM St. Louis +174 398 51.03% LA Dodgers -189 382 48.97% View View


7:15 PM LA Angels -114 408 54.26% NY Yankees +105 344 45.74% View View


4:05 PM Oakland -104 435 54.99% Boston -104 356 45.01% View View


12:05 PM Chi. Cubs -117 175 57.00% Washington +108 132 43.00% View View


10:10 PM NY Mets +115 444 58.42% Arizona -124 316 41.58% View View


7:15 PM Detroit -163 520 66.24% Chi. White Sox +150 265 33.76% View View


3:05 PM San Francisco -177 612 74.63% Philadelphia +163 208 25.37% View View




TOTALS (OVER/UNDER)


Time Away Total Over Pct Home Total Under Pct Detail Odds


12:05 PM Chi. Cubs 8 38 36.19% Washington 8 67 63.81% View View


4:05 PM Oakland 8.5 186 43.76% Boston 8.5 239 56.24% View View


10:10 PM Tampa Bay 6.5 183 44.42% Seattle 6.5 229 55.58% View View


10:10 PM NY Mets 8.5 187 44.52% Arizona 8.5 233 55.48% View View


2:10 PM Texas 8 204 47.89% Kansas City 8 222 52.11% View View


4:10 PM San Diego 7.5 206 50.37% Cincinnati 7.5 203 49.63% View View


4:10 PM Baltimore 7.5 216 52.55% Cleveland 7.5 195 47.45% View View


7:10 PM Pittsburgh 8 220 52.63% Atlanta 8 198 47.37% View View


3:05 PM San Francisco 7 239 55.84% Philadelphia 7 189 44.16% View View


10:10 PM St. Louis 6 242 56.81% LA Dodgers 6 184 43.19% View
View


4:10 PM Miami 10.5 120 57.69% Colorado 10.5 88 42.31% View View


1:07 PM Houston 8.5 268 58.01% Toronto 8.5 194 41.99% View View


2:10 PM Milwaukee 8.5 267 58.55% Minnesota 8.5 189 41.45% View View


7:15 PM Detroit 7.5 249 60.58% Chi. White Sox 7.5 162 39.42% View View


7:15 PM LA Angels 8 265 62.06% NY Yankees 8 162 37.94% View View




Games are highlighted when more than 59% of all cash contests players choose outcome.

 

[CNOTES]

Pitcher change announced - Sabathia, NY Yankees


NY Yankees vs. LA Angels on June 7 at 1:05 PM. Previous Starter: Michael Pineda.

 

[CNOTES]

Pitcher change announced - Kendrick, Colorado


Colorado vs. Miami on June 7 at 4:10 PM. Previous Starter: Jorge De La Rosa.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB RECORD FOR JUNE:


*****..........................8 - 1 .............................+7.26
DOUBLE PLAY...............5 - 19 ............................-28.94
TRIPLE PLAY.................3 - 5 .............................- 6.45
GRAND SLAM................8 - 5 ............................+ 12.04




SATURDAY, JUNE 6


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Chi. Cubs - 12:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -117 500
Washington - Over 8 500


Houston - 1:07 PM ET Toronto -161 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Toronto - Under 8.5 500


Texas - 2:10 PM ET Texas +148 500 GRAND SLAM
Kansas City - Over 8 500


Milwaukee - 2:10 PM ET Minnesota -138 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Minnesota - Over 8.5 500


San Francisco - 3:05 PM ET San Francisco -177 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Under 7 500


Oakland - 4:05 PM ET Oakland -104 500
Boston - Over 8.5 500 GRAND SLAM


Baltimore - 4:10 PM ET Cleveland -143 500
Cleveland - Under 7.5 500


San Diego - 4:10 PM ET San Diego -101 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Cincinnati - Over 7.5 500


Miami - 4:10 PM ET Miami -106 500 *****
Colorado - Over 10.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

Eye on MLB, June 6: Live updates on all game action


Heading into each day, one of my habits is to look at the streak (or "STRK" on our page) column of the standings. The last 10 column is pretty cool, too, just to take the two columns and always have a snapshot of which teams are hot and which are struggling.


At the top of the "hot" scale we've got the Yankees, Rays, Cardinals and Pirates all with four consecutive wins. On the flip-side, the Tigers have lost eight in a row while the Mariners have dropped seven straight.


The Mariners struggled early, but appeared to be righting the ship when they evened things up at 24-24. Nope. Since then they haven't won and only have a better record than one team in the AL -- the Oakland Athletics. They're only two games better than that, too.


As for the Tigers, they haven't been below .500 all season after an 11-2 start, but here they sit at 28-28, five games behind the shocking Twins in the AL Central and just 1.5 games above the last-place White Sox.


Since that 11-2 start, only Oakland (16-27) has been worse in all of baseball than Detroit (17-26). This isn't a short stretch, either. It's roughly six weeks.


If the Tigers lose to the White Sox again Saturday, they'll only be a half-game above last place.


As for the rest, it's all here. Welcome to The Eye. As as it the case each and every day, this post will feature game recaps, milestones, highlights, injury news, rumors and a look toward the following day's action. We'll help make sure you don't miss a thing.


Today's MLB action (all times ET) (Full scoreboard)


AWAY HOME TIME AWAY STARTER HOME STARTER NATL TV


Chi. Cubs Washington 12:05 pm Hammel (4-2) - 2.82 ERA Ross (0-0) - 0.00 ERA


Houston Toronto 1:07 pm Oberholtzer (0-0) - 3.24 ERA Hutchison (4-1) - 5.26 ERA


Milwaukee Minnesota 2:10 pm Garza (3-7) - 5.52 ERA Pelfrey (4-2) - 2.59 ERA


Texas Kansas City 2:10 pm Rodriguez (2-2) - 3.55 ERA Ventura (3-4) - 4.26 ERA FS1


San Francisco Philadelphia 3:05 pm Bumgarner (6-2) - 3.12 ERA Gonzalez (2-1) - 6.88 ERA


Oakland Boston 4:05 pm Chavez (2-5) - 2.11 ERA Kelly (1-4) - 5.83 ERA


Miami Colorado 4:10 pm Phelps (2-2) - 3.50 ERA Kendrick (2-7) - 6.55 ERA


San Diego Cincinnati 4:10 pm Despaigne (3-3) - 4.56 ERA Lorenzen (1-1) - 3.06 ERA


Baltimore Cleveland 4:10 pm Jimenez (3-3) - 3.12 ERA Salazar (5-1) - 3.79 ERA


Pittsburgh Atlanta 7:10 pm Locke (3-3) - 5.34 ERA Teheran (4-2) - 4.87 ERA FOX


L.A. Angels N.Y. Yankees 7:15 pm Richards (5-3) - 3.26 ERA Warren (3-4) - 3.75 ERA FOX


Detroit Chi. White Sox 7:15 pm Price (4-2) - 3.15 ERA Danks (3-4) - 4.81 ERA FOX


N.Y. Mets Arizona 10:10 pm Colon (8-3) - 4.72 ERA Anderson (1-1) - 3.26 ERA

St. Louis L.A. Dodgers 10:10 pm Garcia (1-2) - 2.70 ERA Kershaw (4-3) - 3.73 ERA


Tampa Bay Seattle 10:10 pm Colome (3-2) - 5.05 ERA Hernandez (8-2) - 2.63 ERA




Milestone Watch


Longest active hit streak: Chris Colabello of the Blue Jays enters the day with a 15-gamer.

 

[CNOTES]

Skunks nest found in Cardinals dugout at Dodger Stadium


Four skunks, reportedly two adults and two children, were trapped by Dodger Stadium workers under a photographer's well inside of the visitor's dugout Friday night. After a "skunk whisperer" (who identified as a bee wrangler) and local animal control failed to wrangle the critters away, it was decided to leave them trapped in the dugout during the game, and to capture them afterward using fresh salmon as bait. Not the canned stuff. And not Tim Salmon, either.


The Cardinals beat the Dodgers 2-1 and nobody got sprayed, thus forever replacing the "Rally Squirrel" of recent vintage with four "Rally Skunks."

 

[CNOTES]

Three Horses Capable of Upsetting American Pharoah in the Belmont


#3 Madefromlucky:


He looked like a new horse when he won the Peter Pan Stakes after trainer Todd Pletcher took the blinkers off for that race. Outstanding jockey Javier Castellano rode Madefromlucky for the first time in the Peter Pan, and he is back aboard for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, so perhaps they make a good team together. Madefromlucky finished second to American Pharoah in the Arkansas Derby in April.


#6 Frosted:


Out of the 18 horses in the Kentucky Derby, Frosted was really the only horse positioned toward the back of the pack early to run well late in the race. Frosted shipped to Belmont Park after the Kentucky Derby, and he has trained at Belmont in the five weeks since the Kentucky Derby, so he may have a “home-court advantage” on his side. Another positive note for Frosted is that his trainer Kiaran McLaughlin and jockey Joel Rosario both have already won the Belmont Stakes in their careers.


#8 Materiality:


With only four races under his belt, Materiality is the least-experienced runner in the Belmont Stakes. He looked awesome over the winter in Florida, where he was 3-for-3, including a victory in the $1-million Besilu Stables Florida Derby. Materiality was completely taken out of his game after breaking badly from the gate forced him to run 13th early in the Kentucky Derby. He should be more effective while running closer to the pace in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.


Wagering Strategy:


$10 exacta 6 with 5


$5 exacta 6 with 3


$5 exacta 6 with 8