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[CNOTES]

Preview: Cubs (13-11) at Cardinals (19-6)
Game: 2
Venue: Busch Stadium
Date: May 05, 2015 8:15 PM EDT

Monday was the kind of win that reinforces the identity of the St. Louis Cardinals.


For now, the loss also partly continues to define the Chicago Cubs, who will try to bounce back against their surging NL Central rivals Tuesday night.


St. Louis is 19-6 for the first time since 1899 and rides a seven-game win streak into this contest after rallying for a 10-9 victory in the series opener. The Cardinals erased most of a 5-0 first-inning deficit on Mark Reynolds' grand slam in the bottom of the inning and eventually took the lead on Tony Cruz's two-run double to cap a four-run seventh.

'It's just a team full of guys who grind out every inning, every out, every pitch,' said Cruz, the backup catcher. 'I can't pinpoint one thing. It's all just a team effort.'


Such resiliency is nothing new, but the win was impressive considering St. Louis needed 35 innings to sweep Pittsburgh over the weekend. Its bullpen - without closer Trevor Rosenthal - delivered another clutch effort with 5 1-3 innings of two-run relief and has a 0.80 ERA over 33 2-3 innings during this winning streak.


Even with his quality relief corps, manager Mike Matheny wouldn't object to a deep outing from Tyler Lyons in his season debut. The left-hander seeks his first victory in nearly two years as he takes Adam Wainwright's spot in the rotation.


Lyons won his first two major league starts in May 2013, and has since gone 10 starts and 21 appearances without a victory, losing his last eight decisions.


His lone start against the Cubs last season was one to forget as he was tagged for nine runs, five coming on two homers, and nine hits in four innings of a 17-5 defeat. Lyons did have 6 1-3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief in three other appearances versus Chicago last year.


"Being my third season up here, hopefully I've picked up enough along the way and kind of know what to expect," he told MLB's official website after going 2-1 with a 2.91 ERA in four starts at Triple-A Memphis.


The Cubs are still enjoying their best start at 13-11 since 2009, but the loss shows how much work first-year manager Joe Maddon still has left to change the team's culture from lovable losers to perennial pennant contenders as part of president Theo Epstein's mandate when he began rebuilding the club following his arrival after the 2011 season.


It was the eighth time since 2011 the Cubs have blown a five-run lead, and they've lost seven of them. They've dropped four of five overall, and this was their first loss in 11 games this year when scoring at least five runs.


"We played a really good game," Maddon said. "... Give them credit, they came back. It was not one of our better pitching nights."


Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 5.23) again seeks his first win of the year for Chicago. He worked in and out of trouble Wednesday versus Pittsburgh, but not well enough to avoid the loss after yielding two runs and five hits in five innings of an 8-1 defeat.


The right-hander went 0-1 with a 3.06 ERA in three starts against St. Louis as a rookie last year. Hendricks - allowing lefties to hit him at a .343 clip - has struggled against Matt Holliday, who is 4 for 9 with two homers in their matchups, as well as Matt Carpenter (5 for 8) and Reynolds (3 for 4).




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Cubs at Cardinals
Mon, May 4 Final 9 to 10
Boxscores


GAME 2
Cubs at Cardinals
Tue, May 5 - 8:15PM EDT


GAME 3
Cubs at Cardinals
Wed, May 6 - 8:15PM EDT


GAME 4
Cubs at Cardinals
Thu, May 7 - 1:45PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Padres (14-13) at Giants (13-13)
Game: 2
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: May 05, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

The San Francisco Giants have surged back to .500 behind tremendous pitching, but turning to Ryan Vogelsong will likely require the lineup to score more.


Following gems from Tim Lincecum and Madison Bumgarner, Vogelsong seeks improvement when the Giants attempt to extend their longest winning streak of the season Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres.


San Francisco (13-13) has followed an eight-game slide by winning 10 of 14, and the pitching staff is coming up big. The Giants have a 1.25 ERA while holding opponents to a .142 average during a four-game winning streak, which continued with Monday's 2-0 victory over the Padres (14-13).


Bumgarner was superb in the opener of this three-game series, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning before leaving with one out in the eighth. That came a day after Lincecum allowed three hits in eight innings of a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.


The Giants haven't posted three straight shutouts since a franchise-record four in a row June 25-28, 2012, and giving the ball to Vogelsong (0-2, 9.31 ERA) for his third start in place of the injured Jake Peavy isn't likely to get them closer.


The right-hander is looking to rebound from Wednesday's 7-3 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, during which he matched a career high by serving up four homers while allowing six runs in three innings.


"I warmed up fine in the bullpen and felt fine, physically. I just didn't make very good pitches," Vogelsong said. "Not all of them were up, but some were, for sure. They weren't terrible pitches, just not as good as they needed to be."


Vogelsong has a 4.35 ERA while losing his last two starts to the Padres, and he surrendered five runs in 3 2-3 innings of relief while not figuring in the decision of a 10-2 loss at San Diego on April 11.


San Francisco is hitting .275 over the past 14 games but is averaging only 3.5 runs. Angel Pagan leads the Giants with a .350 average, and he's batting .405 over the past 10 games after having two hits and an RBI on Monday. Pagan is a .323 hitter in 17 games against the Padres at AT&T Park.


San Diego scored 26 runs while sweeping a three-game set from Colorado before being shut down by Bumgarner.


Andrew Cashner (1-4, 2.61) would like to see the offense bounce back since he's lost his last two starts while being backed by one total run. The right-hander has allowed five runs with 16 strikeouts in 14 innings over that stretch.


Cashner is 0-2 with a 6.50 ERA in seven games - three starts - at San Francisco. He surrendered six runs and two homers over five innings while not receiving a decision in a 9-8 loss Sept. 25.


Cashner has struggled against Buster Posey, who is 9 for 17 with two homers off him while Nori Aoki is 4 for 8.


His batterymate could be Austin Hedges, who struck out as a pinch-hitter in his major league debut Monday. One of the Padres' top prospects, Hedges hit .324 in 21 games for Triple-A El Paso before being called up.


"It was good to get some of the jitters out of the way. I felt good and I was anxious," Hedges said. "The next at-bat, I'll be a little more disciplined."




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Padres at Giants
Mon, May 4 Final 0 to 2
Boxscores


GAME 2
Padres at Giants
Tue, May 5 - 10:15PM EDT


GAME 3
Padres at Giants
Wed, May 6 - 3:45PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Rangers (9-16) at Astros (18-8)
Game: 2
Venue: Minute Maid Park
Date: May 05, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

The red-hot Houston Astros finally cooled off and their longest winning streak in nearly 11 years came to an end.


They don't appear to remain subdued for long, however, with a favorable pitching matchup awaiting Tuesday night against the visiting Texas Rangers.


Though the Astros (18-8) still own the AL's best record, the bats went quiet in Monday's series opener, settling for four hits in a 2-1 defeat. They had hit .291 and averaged 7.6 runs during a 10-game winning streak, and took two of three at Texas from April 10-12, totaling at least 10 hits in each game.


Ross Detwiler pitched seven strong innings but Houston led until Texas scored in the eighth and ninth, going ahead on Robinson Chirinos' sacrifice fly. Though the Rangers were 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position, Houston was 0 for 5 and failed to draw at least three walks for the first time in 13 games.


"I get that we won a lot in a row," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "I'm happy for our team. We played well. We didn't get a win (Monday), so I'd like to start another win streak and win (Tuesday)."


The second in this three-game set features two starters who spent the majority of their careers with the opponent. Houston's Scott Feldman (2-2, 4.31 ERA) was 39-44 in 204 games for the Rangers from 2005-12, while Rodriguez (0-1, 4.82) went 80-84 in 217 games for Houston before being traded to Pittsburgh in 2012. They started against each other once in that span, with Feldman getting the victory in a 9-3 win on June 18, 2010.


Rodriguez's best years appear to behind him, as the left-hander is 0-5 with a 5.82 ERA in 10 games since his last victory May 26, 2013. He gave up four runs over 4 1-3 innings of a 5-2 loss to Seattle on Wednesday, walking five.


Jose Altuve is 3 for 7 against Rodriguez and 17 for 33 against lefties this season.


Outside of a disastrous performance in an 8-1 loss to Oakland on April 13, Feldman has a 2.73 ERA in his other four starts. He yielded two runs over a season-best seven innings in a 3-2, 10-inning win over Seattle on Thursday.


He's 3-2 with a 2.96 ERA in seven starts against his former club and recorded his last complete game in his most recent home matchup, tossing a three-hitter in a 2-0 victory Aug. 30.


Shin-soo Choo has hit safely in four straight after batting .096 in his first 16 contests, but is 4 for 21 against Feldman.


Texas (9-16) still owns the league's worst record but Monday's victory was likely a big morale booster for a team that had dropped five of six and allowed 21 runs over its last three.


"It's a huge win for the team," Detwiler said. "Obviously, everybody knew about the 10-game winning streak, so it's really nice to put an end to that and put a win together."




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Rangers at Astros
Mon, May 4 Final 2 to 1
Boxscores


GAME 2
Rangers at Astros
Tue, May 5 - 8:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Rangers at Astros
Wed, May 6 - 8:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Athletics (11-16) at Twins (14-12)
Game: 2
Venue: Target Field
Date: May 05, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

Trevor May appeared healthy in his latest start and showed no lingering effects from a bruised right elbow that cut short his prior outing.


The Minnesota Twins hitters had one of their best showings of the season in May's last start and continue to shine.


The surging Twins look to win six straight games for the first time in four years Tuesday night against a struggling Oakland Athletics pitching staff.


May (2-1, 4.43 ERA) was forced to leave in the fourth inning April 25 in Seattle after taking a line drive off his pitching elbow. He gave up two runs and 10 hits in 5 2-3 innings in his next outing, a 12-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.


"I got really lucky, I think," said May, 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in his last three starts. "I'm fortunate to continue on with the program after a thing like that. I'm happy."


That 12-run effort is among Minnesota's many top-notch hitting performances in the past week. The Twins (14-12) are batting .344 with 49 runs during a 6-1 stretch and had 13 hits in an 8-7 comeback win in Monday's series opener.


Torii Hunter sent them to a fifth consecutive victory with a three-run homer in the sixth. Stephen Vogt provided an early jolt for Oakland (11-16) with his first career grand slam in the first, but the Twins tied the game in the second.


Jordan Schafer finished 3 for 3 with two RBIs and is 8 for 18 with six runs in his last six games.


"All the way through our lineup guys are grinding at_bats right now," Schafer said.


The Twins will try to win six in a row for the first time since an eight-game streak in June 2011 when they face a team that has a 5.28 ERA in the past 13 games. The A's bullpen has a 7.14 mark in that stretch, and their starters have a 5.33 ERA in the last nine contests.


That's negated some fine recent efforts by the offense, which has scored seven runs in each of the last four games. Vogt is 5 for 8 with three homers and nine RBIs in his last two games and has six home runs and 18 RBIs in his last 10 road contests.


"We get a lead, and we lose it. Come back, just short. It does get frustrating," manager Bob Melvin said. "You're not going to hit on all cylinders. Obviously this has been a serious deficiency for us, and we've got to figure it out somehow. Somebody has to step up."


Jesse Chavez (0-2, 2.55) has received zero runs of support over 11 innings in his two games since joining the rotation. The right-hander yielded four runs in five innings in a 6-5 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.


In his only career start against the Twins, Chavez allowed one run while striking out a career high-tying nine in seven innings on April 9, 2014.


May's lone start against Oakland came in his major league debut Aug. 9, when he gave up four runs and walked seven in two innings in a 9-4 loss.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Athletics at Twins
Mon, May 4 Final 7 to 8
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Athletics at Twins
Tue, May 5 - 8:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Athletics at Twins
Wed, May 6 - 8:10PM EDT


GAME 4
Athletics at Twins
Thu, May 7 - 1:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Mariners (11-15) at Angels (11-15)
Game: 2
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date: May 05, 2015 10:05 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Angels will likely need to rely on good pitching until their struggling offense comes around.


Garrett Richards, impressive in three outings since returning from knee surgery, looks poised to give them a chance Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners.


Both clubs entered Monday's series opener at Safeco Field in the AL's bottom third in runs per game, though the Angels were fresh off an especially anemic showing in dropping three straight at San Francisco, totaling 16 hits and six runs.


Led by Nelson Cruz's major league-leading 14th home run, Seattle had three solo shots to Los Angeles' two in Monday's 3-2 victory, with only three men reaching scoring position against starters Felix Hernandez and Matt Shoemaker.


Cruz is tied with four other players for the most homers hit in a team's first 26 games, including the Angels' Albert Pujols, who did it with St. Louis in 2006.


"I've found a way to stay consistent, and that's the key," Cruz said.


Matt Joyce and David Freese homered for the Angels (11-15), who are averaging 3.7 runs after finishing first with 4.8 in 2014. Seven of Los Angeles' 10 runs in four meetings with Seattle have come on five home runs.


Richards (2-1, 3.00 ERA) hasn't taken long to find his 2014 form, winning back-to-back quality starts. He is limiting opponents to a .194 average, though he'd like to cut down on walks after issuing 10 in 18 innings.


He's 3-1 with a 1.73 ERA while completing at least seven innings in all five career starts versus Seattle. Richards was particularly tough on the Mariners in two matchups last year, giving up one run and four hits over 15 innings. No current Seattle player has homered against him, with Cruz going 2 for 11.


The Mariners (11-15) had dropped four straight with starters posting a 7.36 ERA prior to Hernandez's strong outing. James Paxton (0-2, 5.74) is looking for his first win in nine starts, though he might be more confident following his longest outing in that span.


The left-hander limited Houston to two runs over seven innings in Thursday's 3-2, 10-inning road loss after lasting a combined 7 1-3 innings in his previous two starts. He also didn't give up a home run for the first time in five starts this season.


"Felt much better tonight," Paxton said. "Found my rhythm a little bit."


He is 2-2 with a 2.67 ERA in five starts against Los Angeles and allowed two runs on a Freese homer while tossing six innings in a 2-0 home loss April 7. Freese is 5 for 14 against him with two home runs, while C.J. Cron (.286) is the only other Angel hitting better than .267 off Paxton. Mike Trout is 2 for 13 with five strikeouts.


Los Angeles might be able to get an offensive boost from catcher Carlos Perez, should he make his big league debut. Perez was recalled from the minors on Monday with fellow backstop Drew Butera being designated for assignment. Perez is hitting .361 with 12 RBIs in 17 games for Triple-A Salt Lake.


"It's his time to come up here and have an opportunity to play," manager Mike Scioscia said. "He's ready for the challenge of the major leagues."


Seattle placed leadoff hitter Austin Jackson on the disabled list with a sprained right ankle after he was injured in Sunday's loss at Houston. The Mariners are hitting .196 from the leadoff spot, though Seth Smith homered while occupying that slot Monday.


SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Mariners at Angels
Mon, May 4 Final 3 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Mariners at Angels
Tue, May 5 - 10:05PM EDT


GAME 3
Mariners at Angels
Wed, May 6 - 10:05PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Tuesday


May 5, 2015




SU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Mets are 10-0 since August 27, 2013 as a home favorite vs a team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $1000.


PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:


-- When Zack Greinke starts the Dodgers are 11-0 since June 11, 2013 when the team is seeking immediate revenge for a loss as a favorite for a net profit of $1100.


MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:


-- The Dodgers are 10-0 (+$1,000) in database history as a road favorite after a loss in which they did not walk the opponent.


CHOICE TREND:


-- The Reds are 0-11 since May 26, 2014 as a dog after a loss it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $1100 when playing against.


ACTIVE TRENDS:


-- The Dodgers are 0-10 OU since October 12, 2013 as a road favorite after a one run loss and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1005 when playing the under.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Clippers 117, Rockets 101-- Will Clippers rest CP3's hamstring in Game 2?

-- Bulls 99, Cavaliers 92-- Cleveland missed Love (injured), Smith (suspended).

-- Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah wears ear plugs when he races.

-- Washington 1, NY Rangers 0-- Capitals grab 2-1 series lead.

-- A's scored 4 runs in top of 1st last night, Cubs scored 5; neither team won.

-- Rays 5, Red Sox 1-- Boston lost nine of its last twelve games.

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

13) At the pro sports level, players win games, its that simple. Milwaukee made a decision to fire manager Ron Roenicke a few days before they actually did it, then leadoff hitter Carlos Gomez came off the DL and now Milwaukee has won three games in a row, but Roenicke's fate had already been sealed. You can't fire the trainer during the season. Lucroy is still hurt; will Milwaukee still be in the race by the time he gets healthy?

12) Cal Ripken Sr (0-6 in '88), Phil Garner (0-6 in '02) hold record for the earliest firings in a season; You spend 6-7 weeks in spring training then can a manager a month into the season- its change for the sake of change, because you can't fire the players either, at least not too many of them.

11) Rangers 2, Astros 1-- Last night was first time this season Houston lost a game when they had a lead in that game.

10) Grady Jarrett played college football for Clemson, was drafted by Atlanta; his mom's house burned down during the draft Friday night. Seriously, it did. When Atlanta announced Jarrett's pick, former Falcon Jesse Tuggle was at the podium.......reading Jarrett's name- Tuggle is the young man's father.

9) First time I saw Jameis Winston play was Labor Day 2013, his first college game against Pitt. At one point in the first half, Winston was 11-11 passing and looked nothing like a freshman QB. I turned to my father, laughed and said, "He's the greater quarterback I've ever seen." No freshman was supposed to play that well- his NFL career is going to be fascinating to follow.

8) Winston's last college game was his first loss, 59-20 to Oregon in Pasadena; his first NFL game will be against the Titans in September. the opposing QB will be the same guy in both games; Marcus Mariota.

7) Buccaneers put a clause in Winston's contract where he is not allowed to play professional baseball for the length of his contract-- he can probably thank Russell Wilson for that one.

6) Tampa Bay joined the NFL in 1976; since then, they had 36 starting QBs in their mostly sordid 39-year history, the first of which was a guy you've heard of-- Steve Spurrier, who also was the team's punter.

5) Pirates had a brutal weekend in St Louis; three games, three extra-inning losses; there is a fine line for lot of these baseball teams. Middle relievers are often the key to keeping teams in games, but their performances are so erratic, it is why teams rise and fall so much from year to year.

4) I read about Randy Gregory's needs for a sponsor/support system for when he is away from the Cowboys and it sounds just like Josh Hamilton, and that sounds like trouble for Dallas. You can only have so many guys who are a distraction-- the Cowboys are approaching their limit.

3) Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas closed for good Monday, another old-time Las Vegas landmark that is no longer open. Every time I visit Vegas, there are new things to see and old things that can't be seen anymore.

Saw 1995 movie Leaving Las Vegas the other night; the hotels they showed as the hot spots aren't hot spots anymore-- some of them don't even exist now.

2) Sonny Gray had a weird game Sunday; he faced 31 batters- seven of them walked, 10 more struck out. It was like a Little League game-- 119 pitches is a lot for this time of year. Oakland's bullpen is so putrid that Bob Melvin is pushing his starters to go a little farther into games, to lessen the strain on the pen.

1) Cleveland's Cory Kluber was 18-9, 2.44 last year and won the Cy Young Award; this year he is 0-4, 4.62 in six starts, all Cleveland losses.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 5


Arizona @ Colorado

Game 961-962
May 5, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Collmenter) 15.052
Colorado
(Matzek) 13.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-150
10
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+130); Under

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
May 5, 2015 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Cashner) 16.405
San Francisco
(Vogelsong) 14.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-115); Over

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 965-966
May 5, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 18.127
Toronto
(Estrada) 16.504
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-120); Over

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 967-968
May 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 17.879
Boston
(Porcello) 16.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+115); Over

Texas @ Houston

Game 969-970
May 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Rodriguez) 15.881
Houston
(Feldman) 14.797
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+165); Over

Oakland @ Minnesota

Game 971-972
May 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Chavez) 15.766
Minnesota
(May) 17.434
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-110); Under

Miami @ Washington

Game 951-952
May 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Latos) 14.860
Washington
(Strasburg) 18.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-165); Over

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
May 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Greene) 15.766
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzija) 17.360
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-110); Under

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Game 953-954
May 5, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 14.157
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 15.564
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-150); Over

Cleveland @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
May 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 13.443
Kansas City
(Vargas) 14.904
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Under

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
May 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Billingsley) 15.276
Atlanta
(Miller) 11.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+140); Under

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
May 5, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.913
LA Angels
(Richards) 16.405
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-150); Under

LA Dodgers @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
May 5, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 15.509
Milwaukee
(Garza) 16.478
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+140); Under

Baltimore @ NY Mets

Game 979-980
May 5, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Norris) 17.609
NY Mets
(Colon) 14.860
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+125); Over

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
May 5, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendricks) 16.478
St. Louis
(Lyons) 15.510
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(+110); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 5

National League
Marlins @ Nationals
Latos is 0-3, 6.86 in his five starts; six of his last eight went over.

Strasburg is 2-1, 3.38 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Miami won three of last four games with Washington; they've lost four of last five games here. Under is 7-4 in last 11 series games. Marlins won eight of their last 11 games. Washington won six of its last seven games, with three of last four games staying under the total.

Reds @ Pirates
Lorenzen lost his MLB debut, allowing three runs in five IP (107 PT).

Locke is 0-1, 10.38 in his last two starts; over is 7-1-1 in his last nine.

Pittsburgh lost its last five games with the Reds; under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Pirates lost their last three games, all in extra innings; under is 6-1-2 in their last nine. Cincinnati is 4-6 in its last ten games.

Phillies @ Braves
Billingsley is making first start in 750 days (4-15-13 was last start); he is 81-61 in 190 career starts, all for the Dodgers.

Miller is 3-1, 2.48 in his five starts, all of which stayed under.

Phillies won three of last four games with Atlanta; under is 4-1-1 in last six in series. Phillies lost five of their last seven games. Braves also lost five of their last seven games; over is 5-2-2 in their last nine games.

Dodgers @ Brewers
Greinke is 4-0, 1.93 in his five starts, four of which went over.

Garza is 2-3, 4.91 in his five starts this season.

Milwaukee is 3-0 since Gomez came off DL; they won first game under new manager Counsell last night. Dodgers won seven of last ten games but lost seven of ten road games. LA lost six of last seven games with Milwaukee. Five of last six Brewer games stayed under the total.

Cubs @ Cardinals
Hendricks is 0-1, 3.86 in his last three starts; his last four went over. .

Lyons is making first '15 start; he was 0-2, 7.88 in his last three starts LY, and is 2-8, 4.62 in 23 career games (12 starts).

Cubs lost four of their last five games; they blew 8-4 lead in sixth inning last night; under is 3-2-1 in their last six games. Cardinals won last seven games, allowing 23 runs, with three of last four staying under the total. Cubs are 3-5 in last eight games with St Louis; four of last five stayed under.

Diamondbacks @ Rockies
Collmenter is 2-1, 1.57 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.

Matzek is 2-0, 2.70 in his four starts; seven of his last ten stayed under.

Home side won eight of last ten Arizona-Colorado games; Snakes lost their last four visits to Coors Field. Seven of last eight series games went over the total. Arizona lost seven of last nine games; over is 4-1-1 in its last six games. Colorado lost last five games, outscored 47-17; five of its last six went over.

Padres @ Giants
Cashner is 1-2, 3.15 in his last three sarts; Padres scored seven runs in three games. Over is 4-1-1 in his last six starts.

Vogelsong is 0-2, 9.88 in his three starts; four of his last five went over.

Home side won nine of last 11 Padre-Giant games; Padres lost four of last five visits here. San Diego won three of last four games, scoring 26 runs; five of its last seven games went over total. Giants won their last six home games; seven of their last nine home games stayed under the total.

American League
Bronx @ Blue Jays
Pineda is 2-1, 3.36 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Estrada is making first '15 start; he was 23-26 in 71 starts for Milwaukee; he's allowed one run in 10.2 IP in relief this year (six games).

Bronx lost three of last four games with Toronto; under is 6-4 in last 10 series games. Blue Jays lost seven of last 11 games overall, with five of last eight going over. Bronx won 13 of last 17 games, nine of last 11 on road; six of last eight on road stayed under.

Rays @ Red Sox
Rays won Smyly's last six starts (0-0, 3.38 in two starts this year); eight of his last nine starts stayed under.

Porcello is 2-2, 5.63 in his five starts; three of last four went over.

Rays won last three game with Boston; three of last four stayed under total. Rays lost four of last seven games, scoring total of 15 runs- their last nine games stayed under the total. Red Sox lost seveb of last nine games; four of last five stayed under the total.

A's @ Twins
Chavez is 0-2, 4.91 in two starts; A's scored five runs in two games.

May is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three starts; his last four went over.

Minnesota won eight of last ten games, scoring 39 runs in their last five. they lost nine of last 11 games with Oakland-- eight of last eleven went over total. Oakland lost eight of last eleven games; over is 9-0-1 in their last ten.

Rangers @ Astros
Former Astro Rodriguez is 0-1, 4.92 in his two starts; three of his last four stayed under the total.

Former Ranger Feldman is 2-0, 3.20 in his last three starts; eight of his last ten starts stayed under the total.

Houston won 10 of last 11 games; they lost five of last seven games with Texas- eight of last nine series games stayed under total. Rangers lost 10 of their last 14 games.

Tigers @ White Sox
Greene allowed 15 runs in 8.1 IP in his last two starts; four of his last six starts went over the total.

Samardzija is 1-2, 5.06 in his five starts; six of his last eight went over.

Chicago lost four of last five games with Detroit; White Sox lost their last five games overall, outscored 39-10. Detroit won six of last nine games; over is 5-3 in last eight Tiger games.

Indians @ Royals
Salazar is 3-0, 3.32 in his three starts; five of his last seven went over.

Vargas is 2-1, 6.41 in his four starts; four of his last five went over.

Kansas City won four of last six games with Cleveland; last five series games went over; road team won eight of last ten series games. Indians lost six of last nine games, with sevne of last eight going over. Royals are 4-5 in last nine games; five of their last seven went over the total.

Mariners @ Angels
Paxton is 0-2, 6.75 in his five starts; three of his last four went over.

Richards is 2-1, 3.50 in his three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Seattle won six of last eight games against the Angels; seven of last nine in series stayed under total. Mariners lost four of last five games, allowing total of 27 runs- seven of their last nine went under. Angels lost last four games, scoring eight runs in last four- three of those four stayed under.

Interleague
Orioles @ Mets
Norris is 1-2, 12.18 in his four starts; his last five went over total.

Colon is 4-1, 3.31 in his five starts; seven of his last ten went over.

Mets are 3-7 in last ten games since an 11-game win streak; they lost last two games by 1-0 scores- five of their last seven games stayed under. NY won last six games with Baltimore, but last meetings were in 2012. Six of last seven in series stayed under total. Orioles won five of last six games, allowomg total of six runs in last four- their last three games stayed under. .

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Wsh-- Latos 2-3; Strasburg 2-3
Cin-Pitt-- Lorenzen 0-1; Locke 3-1
Phil-Atl-- Billingsley 0-0; Miller 4-1
LA-Mil-- Greinke 4-1; Garza 2-3
Chi-StL-- Hendricks 2-2; Lyons 0-0
Az-Colo-- Collmenter 2-3; Matzek 3-1
SD-SF-- Cashner 1-4; Vogelsong 1-2

NY-Tor-- Pineda 4-1; Estrada 0-0
TB-Bos-- Smyly 2-0; Porcello 3-2
A's-Minn-- Chavez 0-2; May 3-1
Tex-Hst-- Rodriguez 0-2; Feldman 3-2
Det-Chi-- Greene 4-1; Samardzija 2-3
Cle-KC-- Salazar 3-0; Vargas 3-1
Sea-LAA-- Paxton 1-4; Richards 2-1

Balt-NYM-- Norris 2-2; Colon 4-1

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Wsh-- Latos 2-5; Strasburg 1-4
Cin-Pitt-- Lorenzen 0-1; Locke 1-4
Phil-Atl-- Billingsley 0-0; Miller 0-5
LA-Mil-- Greinke 3-5; Garza 2-5
Chi-StL-- Hendricks 1-4; Lyons 0-0
Az-Colo-- Collmenter 2-3; Matzek 3-1
SD-SF-- Cashner 2-5; Vogelsong 1-3

NY-Tor-- Pineda 1-5; Estrada 0-0
TB-Bos-- Smyly 0-2; Porcello 1-5
A's-Minn-- Chavez 0-2; May 1-4
Tex-Hst-- Rodriguez 0-2; Feldman 2-5
Det-Chi-- Greene 1-5; Samardzija 1-5
Cle-KC-- Salazar 1-3; Vargas 0-4
Sea-LAA-- Paxton 2-5; Richards 0-3

Balt-NYM-- Norris 1-4; Colon 2-5

Umpires
Mia-Wsh-- Three of last four Iassogna games stayed under.
Phil-Atl-- Six of last seven Marquez games went over.
LA-Mil-- Road won team 11 of last 16 Emmel games.
Chi-StL-- Last five BWelke games went over total.
SD-SF-- Last five Drake games stayed under total.

NY-Tor-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Hickox games.
TB-Bos-- Underdogs won four of last six Gorman games.
Tex-Hst-- Under is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Muchlinski games.
A's-Min-- Last three Tichenor games stayed under the total.
Sea-LAA-- Last four GGibson games stayed under the total.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, May 5

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7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
MIAMI vs. WASHINGTON
Miami is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Miami is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Tampa Bay's last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 16 games at home

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY METS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NY Mets are 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

8:10 PM
TEXAS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Texas

8:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home

8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing Minnesota
Oakland is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. MILWAUKEE
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:40 PM
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
Arizona is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Colorado4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Seattle
LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Seattle

10:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games on the road
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, May 5


Rangers lose CF Martin to sprained wrist

HOUSTON -- The health of center fielder Leonys Martin is the first item on the Texas Rangers' mind heading into Tuesday night's game at Houston, attempting to win their second in row over the Astros.

Martin left Monday's game with a sprained left wrist after diving for a line drive in the third inning off the bat of Houston's Jose Altuve. Martin stayed in the game for a couple more innings, but had to depart when it was his turn to bat.

"When I grabbed my bat, it was a tough moment," said Martin. "I said, 'Skip, I can't swing.'"

After the game, Martin said, "I'm in a lot of pain right now."

X-rays were negative and manager Jeff Banister listed Martin as day-to-day.


Boston's Hanley Ramirez leaves game with shoulder sprain

BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox left fielder Hanley Ramirez left Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a left shoulder sprain.

Ramirez, learning to play a new position, was injured as he ran down a drive by Tampa's James Loney. Ramirez had the ball in his glove but it popped out when he ran, glove-first into the padded barrier.

He appeared dazed and didn't react to the loose ball right away. After throwing it back in, with Loney at second, Ramirez bent over with his hands on his knees.

Red Sox personnel made their way out to him and Ramirez, who has a long history of injuries, walked off holding his left arm tight against his body.

Allen Craig replaced Ramirez in left field.


Mariners place CF Jackson on DL

The Seattle Mariners placed center fielder Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list Monday due to a sprained right ankle.

The team also recalled shortstop Chris Taylor, left-hander Joe Beimel and right-hander Mark Lowe from Triple-A Tacoma.

The Mariners had two open roster spots after sending right-hander Yoervis Medina and left-hander Tyler Olson to Tacoma on Sunday.

Jackson, 28, was injured Sunday in Houston while trying to beat out an infield grounder in the third inning. He stepped on the foot of pitcher Roberto Hernandez, who was covering first base.

Jackson is hitting .242 (23-for-95) with two home runs, four RBIs and 11 runs in 25 games this season.


Rays run red hot under streak to nine

The Tampa Bay Rays have gone under the total in nine consecutive games after topping the Boston Red Sox 5-1 Monday night.

The hot run is thanks to the Rays not being able to cross the plate regularly, but doing an even better job of keeping opponents from doing the same. The Rays are scoring just 2.7 runs per game over this nine-game stretch, but are only allowing 2.4 runs per game.

The streak has the Rays at 10-16 over/under for the season.

Game 2 of their three-game series with the Red Sox goes Tuesday night, with left hander Drew Smyly getting the call for the Rays and righty Rick Porcello going for Boston. The total is currently at 8.0.


Pitching remains sore spot for skidding Red Sox

BOSTON -- The Red Sox have lost four straight games. They have scored 10 runs in those four games, five of them in one inning on Sunday night.

The offense has been shaky, and Monday night, the team lost slugger Hanley Ramirez to a shoulder injury that doesn't appear too serious.

But the pitching continues to be the main problem.

Clay Buchholz wasn't horrible on Monday night. But he did put his team in an early 4-0 hole before going on to work 6 1/3 innings. When the smoke cleared, he had allowed five runs, the 10th time in 26 games the Boston starters have allowed at least five runs.

Buchholz is 0-4 since winning on Opening Day. His ERA is a robust 6.03.

"We can't think that going into every game we're going to put seven or eight runs up -- that doesn't happen in this league," said manager John Farrell. "We have to rely on a starting group that pitches more consistently."

Tuesday night, it's Rick Porcello's turn. He's coming off a strong start, but consistency hasn't been a strong suit for this rotation.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 5

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MIAMI (12 - 14) at WASHINGTON (13 - 14) - 7:05 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 19-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
STRASBURG is 35-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 4-12 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 35-35 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 33-35 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 16-18 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

MAT LATOS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LATOS is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.5 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. MIAMI since 1997
STRASBURG is 9-6 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 12-8 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (-0.9 units)

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CINCINNATI (12 - 13) at PITTSBURGH (12 - 13) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL LORENZEN (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 7-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 109-67 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-5 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 109-67 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 136-94 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 49-26 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 112-65 (+33.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 695-783 (+41.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 389-339 (+64.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JEFF LOCKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOCKE is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (10 - 17) at ATLANTA (12 - 14) - 7:10 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-89 (-29.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 91-97 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-19 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 89-96 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 70-80 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 3-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 2-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.390.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+3.1 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILLER is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (16 - 9) at MILWAUKEE (8 - 18) - 8:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 61-88 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 52-26 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 47-22 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 47-22 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 26-8 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 90-98 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-49 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 22-38 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-19 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-49 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 2-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GARZA is 67-74 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GREINKE is 0-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.867.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

MATT GARZA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (13 - 11) at ST LOUIS (19 - 6) - 8:15 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. TYLER LYONS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1400-1564 (-280.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1343-1477 (-255.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 19-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-33 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 35-13 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 19-6 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 16-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-19 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 50-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-10 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 13-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 13-3 (+11.2 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
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

TYLER LYONS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LYONS is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 20.25 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (10 - 14) at COLORADO (11 - 13) - 8:40 PM
JOSH COLLMENTER (R) vs. TYLER MATZEK (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 74-112 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 196-232 (-59.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 74-112 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLLMENTER is 12-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 222-289 (-76.1 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 49-77 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 53-85 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-68 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-85 (-29.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. COLORADO since 1997
COLLMENTER is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.074.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-2. (+4.9 units)

TYLER MATZEK vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MATZEK is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (14 - 13) at SAN FRANCISCO (13 - 13) - 10:15 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 22-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 113-92 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-9 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 113-92 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1031-863 (+116.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-40 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-48 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 724-711 (+47.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VOGELSONG is 19-8 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CASHNER is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 4-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.562.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (16 - 10) at TORONTO (13 - 14) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL PINEDA (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 37-44 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 8-18 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-11 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-9 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TORONTO since 1997
PINEDA is 1-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (14 - 12) at BOSTON (12 - 14) - 7:10 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 91-97 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-33 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 568-649 (+16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BOSTON is 83-106 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-48 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-56 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-27 (-12.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-58 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-92 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 59-75 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 4-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-60 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. BOSTON since 1997
SMYLY is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PORCELLO is 3-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.4 units)

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TEXAS (9 - 16) at HOUSTON (18 - 8) - 8:10 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 76-111 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-45 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 74-107 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-87 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-75 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 0-8 (-8.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 18-8 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 18-8 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FELDMAN is 19-10 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 51-35 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 25-23 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FELDMAN is 23-40 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
FELDMAN is 3-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (11 - 16) at MINNESOTA (14 - 12) - 8:10 PM
JESSE CHAVEZ (R) vs. TREVOR MAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 99-91 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 97-87 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 42-46 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 235-206 (+40.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 10-4 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CHAVEZ is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TREVOR MAY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MAY is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 18.00 and a WHIP of 5.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.4 units)

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DETROIT (17 - 9) at CHI WHITE SOX (8 - 14) - 8:10 PM
SHANE GREENE (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 142-215 (-57.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 40-25 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
GREENE is 8-0 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREENE is 7-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 67-106 (-30.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 137-195 (-41.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 13-26 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 0-7 (-8.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 13-26 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 10-24 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SHANE GREENE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GREENE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (9 - 15) at KANSAS CITY (16 - 9) - 8:10 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-12 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 116-86 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-6 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 112-83 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 84-58 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-59 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 22-11 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 6-13 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-37 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALAZAR is 3-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.45 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VARGAS is 4-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.05 and a WHIP of 1.368.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.2 units)

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SEATTLE (11 - 15) at LA ANGELS (11 - 15) - 10:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 7-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 77-82 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
RICHARDS is 17-3 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 11-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of 0.824.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
RICHARDS is 3-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.73 and a WHIP of 0.853.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.6 units)

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BALTIMORE (12 - 11) at NY METS (16 - 10) - 7:10 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 95-93 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 95-93 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 49-43 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 42-25 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 42-25 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 112-81 (+36.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 52-43 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 98-69 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 79-47 (+37.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 87-59 (+32.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-48 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 55-38 (+23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NORRIS is 22-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 26-17 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 10-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

BUD NORRIS vs. NY METS since 1997
NORRIS is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COLON is 12-8 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 15-11 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-16. (-9.3 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Tuesday, May 5


Chance of thunderstorms when Nats host Marlins

According to weather forecasts, there is a 76 percent chance of thunderstorms in Washington when the Nationals host the Miami Marlins Tuesday evening.

There is as much as a 58 percent chance leading up to gametime, with that increasing to 76 percent as the game progresses. Wind is slated to blow out to center field at around 6 miles per hour

 

[CNOTES]

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 5


Washington Wizards @ Atlanta Hawks

Game 709-710
May 5, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Wizard
117.515
Atlanta Hawks
127.924
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 10 1/2
193
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 6
198
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta Hawks
(-6); Under

Memphis Grizzlies @ Golden State Warriors

Game 711-712
May 5, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis Grizzlies
118.041
Golden State Warr
135.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State Warr
by 17 1/2
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State Warr
by 10 1/2
196 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State Warr
(-10 1/2); Under




NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 5

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WASHINGTON (51 - 36) at ATLANTA (64 - 25) - 5/5/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 156-200 ATS (-64.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
ATLANTA is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-26 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games in all playoff games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) in the second round of the playoffs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-6 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (59 - 29) at GOLDEN STATE (72 - 15) - 5/5/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-5 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, May 5


Eastern Conference - Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 2

Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks, 8:05 ET
Washington: 9-0 ATS in road games in all playoff games
Atlanta: 4-19 ATS in the second round of the playoffs


Western Conference - Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 10:35 ET
Memphis: 17-7 UNDER (+9.3 Units) after playing a game as an underdog
Golden State: 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points




NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 5

Washington came back from down 10 at half to post upset in Game 1, as Wizards won 4th consecutive Game 1 on road- they're 2-3 in last five vs Atlanta, with last two losses here by 9-31 points. Eight of last nine series games went over total. Wizards have now won last three road games; seven of their last eight games went over total. Hawks bench shot 7-20 in Game 1; they were 13-38 from arc, with Korver a sub-par 3-11. Wizards' bench was a combined +35 in Game 1, Atlanta's -27.

Memphis PG Conley (facial fractures) is expected to play here, after the Warriors drilled Memphis by 15 in Game 1. Grizzlies lost five of last six games with Golden State; five of last seven series games stayed under the total. Memphis lost four of last five road games; five of their last seven games stayed under total. Golden State has 72 wins this year; they've won nine games in row but covered only two of last eight. Warriors' last home loss was January 27 to the Bulls.

2015 playoffs
Chicago vs Cleveland
Chi 99-92, +4.5, U195

Washington vs Atlanta
Wash 104-98, +5.5, O197

Memphis vs Golden State
GSt 101-86, -10.5, U196

LA Clippers vs Houston
LAC 117-101, +7.5, O212




NBA

Tuesday, May 5

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Washington
Atlanta is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Memphis is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Golden State
Memphis is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Tuesday, May 5

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Game of the Day: NBA Tuesday playoff matchups
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Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks (-6.5, 197.5)

Wizards lead series 1-0

The Washington Wizards are thriving on the road and attempt to take 2-0 lead over the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks when the Eastern Conference semifinals resume on Tuesday. Washington is 8-1 on the road over the past two postseasons, including three consecutive such wins to begin the 2015 playoffs.

Not only did fifth-seeded Washington outplay Atlanta in the second half of Game 1, Wizards forward Paul Pierce resumed playing mind games with opposing players after the 104-98 victory. “You’re the hunted, you’re a 60-win team, the No. 1 team in the East,” Pierce told reporters in reference to the Hawks. “That’s what it is. The pressure is all on you now.” Atlanta scored 63 first-half points before collapsing in the second half and shooting a season-worst 25 percent from the field. “Mistakes everywhere,” power forward Paul Millsap told reporters. “Against a team like this in the second round of the playoffs, you’ve got to be at it for 48 minutes.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Hawks -6.5 and the total 197.5.

INJURY REPORT: Wizards - PG John Wall (Probable, wrist), SG Bradley Beal (Questionable, ankle). Hawks - PG Jeff Teague (Probable, ankle).

ABOUT THE WIZARDS: Shooting guard Bradley Beal tied his playoff high with 28 points in the opener despite tweaking an ankle and he is one of the several Washington players insisting this won’t be the club’s final series of the season. “We have a different approach. Last year, we were just happy to be in the playoffs and we were happy we moved on,” Beal told reporters. “We didn’t really have any high goals after the first round. This year we expect more out of ourselves. We expect to get past the second round.” Point guard John Wall is bothered by a wrist injury but didn’t show any limitations while producing 18 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in the opener.

ABOUT THE HAWKS: Forward DeMarre Carroll isn’t a household name but he’s been Atlanta’s top player in the postseason. Carroll had 24 points in the series opener as he became the first Hawks’ player since Dominique Wilkins (1989) to score 20 or more points in five consecutive playoff games. The other four starters struggled as Millsap was 6-of-17 shooting, center Al Horford was 7-of-19, shooting guard Kyle Korver went 5-for-15 and point guard Jeff Teague was 4-of-14 as Atlanta finished at 37.8 percent from the field.

TRENDS:

* Over is 7-0 in the last seven meetings in Atlanta.
* Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games.
* Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.
* Over is 4-0 in Wizards last four overall.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 59 percent of bettors are backing the Wizards.



Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors (-10.5, 196.5)

Warriors lead series 1-0

Stephen Curry has an MVP trophy to show off and returns to the business of hoisting a banner when the top-seeded Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. Curry was named the NBA’s top player on Monday and received 100 of the 130 first-place votes to easily claim the award over Houston star James Harden.

Curry averaged 23.8 points and 7.7 assists in leading the Warriors to a 67-win regular season and aims to stay focused on the bigger goal. “It’s a fun time, the pressure is on,” Curry told reporters. “The vibe around the league is at a high, and I think we’re ready for the moment.” Fifth-seeded Memphis will likely again be without standout point guard Mike Conley (facial fractures) and he was badly missed when the Grizzlies played portions of the opener without a true point guard. “We’ve got to do a better job of communicating and know what we want to do if that situation happens in the game,” center Marc Gasol told reporters. “We’ve got to all know what we’re looking for.”

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Warriors as 10-point faves, but that's increased to -10.5. The total opened 194.5 and is currently 196.5.

INJURY REPORT: Grizzlies - PG Mike Conley (Doubtful, face).

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES: Nick Calathes struggled with three turnovers in 21 scoreless minutes as Conley’s replacement in Game 1 and Memphis had shooting guard Courtney Lee practice at the point on Monday to get him acclimated to running the offense. Conley figures to play in the series at some point and is considering coming back much sooner than the doctor’s instructions. “There playoffs are where – regardless of what your injury is – you find a way,” Conley told reporters. “If they tell you four weeks, you want to be back in a week. That’s how guys look at it but I’ve got to be smart.”

ABOUT THE WARRIORS: Curry had 22 points, seven assists and four steals in the opener while backcourt mate Klay Thompson scored 18 points and forward Draymond Green knocked down four 3-pointers while scoring 16 points. Green insisted afterward that his team is by far the best in the NBA and the success isn’t just a regular-season deal. “It’s not that other teams got injuries or someone is eliminated,” Green told reporters. “We feel like we can beat anyone, and that’s been our mindset the entire year and it’s not going to change now.”

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on one days rest.
* Under is 12-3-1 in Grizzlies last 16 vs. NBA Pacific.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 51 percent of bettors are on the Warriors.

 

[CNOTES]

NBA

Tuesday, May 5


Grizzlies' PG Mike Conley, probable Tuesday

Conley has undergone surgery to repair multiple fractured facial bones. He is expected to return for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Warriors.


Dogs come out swinging in second round

After road wins by both the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night, underdogs are now 3-1 straight up and against the spread in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

The dogs that have covered have been doing so with relative ease, covering by an average of 15.5 points per game.

The only favorite to win and cover so far was the Golden State Warriors, topping the Memphis Grizzlies 101-86 as 10.5-point faves.

The dos on the board for Tuesday's playoff action are the Washington Wizards +6 at the Atlanta Hawks and the Grizzlies +10.5 at the Warriors.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel


Tuesday, May 5




Chicago Blackhawks @ Minnesota Wild


Game 69-70
May 5, 2015 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago *********
11.309
Minnesota Wild
12.736
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota Wild
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota Wild
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Wild
(-140); Under


Anaheim Ducks @ Calgary Flames


Game 71-72
May 5, 2015 @ 9:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim Ducks
13.001
Calgary Flames
10.978
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim Ducks
by 2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim Ducks
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim Ducks
(-130); Under








NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, May 5


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CHICAGO (54-30-0-6, 114 pts.) at MINNESOTA (50-32-0-8, 108 pts.) - 5/5/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 58-54 ATS (-28.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 62-46 ATS (-4.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-4 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-27 ATS (+62.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 31-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-7 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 17-9 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 17-9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)


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ANAHEIM (57-24-0-7, 121 pts.) at CALGARY (49-34-0-7, 105 pts.) - 5/5/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 49-41 ATS (-3.2 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 28-23 ATS (-2.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 26-11 ATS (+12.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 23-13 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 14-7 ATS (+6.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
CALGARY is 15-8 ATS (+24.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 57-31 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 33-16 ATS (+9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 45-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 36-14 ATS (+15.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 39-17 ATS (+12.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 31-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 222-205 ATS (+443.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 10-4 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 10-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)


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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up


Tuesday, May 5


Minnesota lost seven of last nine games with Chicago; under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Wild are 2-5 on power play in series, Chicago 0-3, but Blackhawks have outscored them 8-2 when sides were at even strength. Chicago won five of last six games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games; they lost four of last five road games with one win in OT at Nashville. Minnesota allowed two or less goals in their last five wins- they won two of last three home games.


Home side won ten of last 12 Calgary-Anaheim games, with Ducks 2-3 in last five games played in Saddledome- seven of last ten series games went over. Calgary scored only one goal in series so far, and that was when Game 1 was long out of reach- they were outshot 20-9 in first period of Game 2, as Anaheim put the hammer down. Ducks are 6-0 in playoffs, won ten of last 12 games overall- they won last three road games. Flames are 0-6 on power play in series, Anaheim is 2-8.


2015 NHL playoffs
Washington vs NY Rangers
Wash 2-1, +$143, U5
NYR 3-2, -$174, N5
Wash 1-0, +$105, U5


Tampa Bay vs Montreal
TB 2-1 OT, +$107, U5
TB 6-2, +$125, O5


Calgary vs Anaheim
Ana 6-1, -$190, O5.5
Ana 3-0, -$215, U5.5


Minnesota vs Chicago
Chi 4-3, -$135, O5
Chi 4-1, -$137, N5








NHL


Tuesday, May 5


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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. MINNESOTA
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago


9:30 PM
ANAHEIM vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Calgary's last 10 games at home
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


NHL


Tuesday, May 5




Blackhawks' G Corey Crawford, probable Tuesday


Crawford was shaken up by a shot to the helmet last game. He is expected to start against the Wild in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

 

[CNOTES]

Recapping Monday's Action: MLB 2 - 5.......NBA goes 1 - 3......NHL goes 1 - 1
Not a very good night......


MAY RATED PICKS


MLB


*****..................... 7 - 6 ....................+ 1.47
double play.............. 7 - 9 .....................- 1.48
triple play ............... 1 - 2 .................... - 6.04
grand slam .............. 1 - 4 .................... - 25.56


NBA


*****......................3 - 2
double play...............2 - 2
triple play................ 0 - 0
slam dunk.................1 - 2


NHL


*****................. 1 - 0................+ 1.12
double play.......... 4 - 2............... + 4,12
triple play.............0 - 0............... + 0.00
hat trick...............0 - 1 ................- 4,00

 

[CNOTES]

NHL


Tuesday, May 5


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Chicago +129 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Minnesota - Under 5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Anaheim - 9:30 PM ET Calgary +118 500 *****
Calgary - Under 5.5 500 ******

 

[CNOTES]

NBA


Tuesday, May 5


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Washington - 8:00 PM ET Washington +7 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Atlanta - Over 200.5 500 *****


Memphis - 10:30 PM ET Golden State -10 500 SLAM DUNK
Golden State - Under 197 500 DOUBLE PLAY