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[CNOTES]

WILD-CARD RACE


AMERICAN LEAGUE


TEAM W L PCT GB
Toronto 83 69 .546 -
Baltimore 82 70 .539 -
Detroit (11) 80 70 .533 1
Houston (10) 81 71 .533 1
Seattle (9) 80 72 .526 2
N.Y. Yankees (9) 79 72 .523 2½
Kansas City (6) 77 75 .507 5
Chi. White Sox (1) 72 80 .474 10
L.A. Angels (E) 66 86 .434 16
Oakland (E) 66 86 .434 16
Tampa Bay (E) 64 87 .424 17½
Minnesota (E) 55 96 .364 26½

NATIONAL LEAGUE


TEAM W L PCT GB
N.Y. Mets 80 72 .526 -
San Francisco 80 72 .526 -
St. Louis 80 72 .526 -
Pittsburgh (8) 76 75 .503 3½
Miami (7) 76 76 .500 4
Colorado (4) 73 79 .480 7
Philadelphia (E) 69 83 .454 11
Milwaukee (E) 68 84 .447 12
Arizona (E) 64 88 .421 16
San Diego (E) 64 88 .421 16
Cincinnati (E) 63 89 .414 17
Atlanta (E) 61 91 .401 19

(E) - A team has been eliminated from the wild-card race. Complete division standings can be found here.
y - Clinched wild-card title
z - Clinched playoff berth
() - A team's Elimination Number; first-place team's Magic Number is same as second-place team's Elimination Number




-Tiebreaker games will be played to determine Division Championships, even if the two tied Clubs are assured of participating in the Postseason. If a Division Championship tiebreaker game is necessary, the head-to-head record between the tied Clubs will determine home-field advantage. If the head-to-head record is tied, then division record will be the next tiebreaker.


-In the event of a tie for the division championship or a Wild Card spot, a one-game playoff will break the tie. If three or four clubs are tied for first place in a division at the end of the regular season, and the two non-division winners would NOT be Wild Card clubs, a playoff will be played among the teams in question.


-If two Clubs are tied for both Wild Card berths, home-field advantage will be determined by the head-to-head record between the tied Clubs. If the head-to-head record is tied, then division record will be the next tiebreaker.

 

[CNOTES]

Clemson faces Georgia Tech "trap" game
September 21, 2016


ATLANTA (AP) With an ACC showdown looming, Clemson is still lacking the sort of performance that would show it's capable of making another run at the national championship.


The No. 5 Tigers get a chance to sharpen their credentials when they take on unbeaten Georgia Tech in a prime-time game Thursday.


This would be a good time for Clemson (3-0) to step up its game, facing a team it hasn't beaten on the road since 2003 and with an even bigger contest coming up on the first day of October against third-ranked Louisville.


''All I know is we've been treating every game as if it was the national championship,'' running back Wayne Gallman said.


It sure hasn't looked that way.


Clemson went down to the final play at Auburn before holding on for a 19-13 victory, and the Tigers had a surprisingly tough time in a 30-24 win over Troy. Last week, they blew out lower-division and South Carolina State 59-0 in what looked more like a scrimmage.


Georgia Tech (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) has yet to face a team of Clemson's caliber, but the Yellow Jackets should get a boost of confidence from their success at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They've won five straight over the Tigers in Atlanta, including a 28-6 victory two years ago when quarterback Deshaun Watson went down with a knee injury.


''We haven't won down there in a while,'' Gallman said. ''It's time to change that.''


Watson, who grew up in the sprawling suburbs north of Atlanta, bounced back from his injury to become one of college football's most dynamic players last season, leading Clemson to 14 straight wins before a heartbreaking 45-40 loss to Alabama in the national championship games.


Then there's Georgia Tech, which struggled to a 3-9 mark a year ago.


The Yellow Jackets are eager to show they've turned things around. A victory over one of the nation's top teams would certainly accomplish that.


''I look at this as a great opportunity,'' coach Paul Johnson said. ''If we play as hard as we can and execute, we'll be in the game. We can play with them. We've played with them before.''


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Some other things to watch for when Clemson takes on Georgia Tech:


FAST VS. SLOW: Clemson runs a hurry-up scheme that is designed to keep defenses off balance and get as many plays as possible for an offense with a plethora of dynamic weapons. The Tigers are averaging about 80 plays per game - nearly 20 more than Georgia Tech's run-oriented scheme. The Yellow Jackets will do their best to slow the game to a crawl. ''The offense needs to be able to run the ball consistently, control the clock and keep them off the field,'' Johnson said.


NEW QUARTERBACK? If Clemson shuts down Georgia Tech's triple-option offense, give credit to Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables - and not just because of what he does on game day. Venables likes running the scout team and acting the part of Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas, no easy task given the uniqueness of the triple-option offense. Linebacker Ben Boulware said seeing Venables on the opposite side of the line usually means a couple of hard shoves. ''I think he likes when we do that,'' Boulware said.


THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Georgia Tech has struggled to sell out 55,000-seat Bobby Dodd Stadium, which often diminishes the team's home-field advantage. But the place comes alive under the lights, creating the sort of atmosphere that has produced some of the Yellow Jackets' most memorable performances. None more so than last year's stunning 22-16 upset of Florida State, which was Tech's lone ACC win.


HANDS ON THE BALL: Clemson will be without clutch receiver Hunter Renfrow, who had TD catches in the first two games. He is out for about a month with a broken hand. The receiving corps played well last Saturday, but there were eight drops the previous week against Troy. The Tigers can't afford that sort of sloppy play.

BAD MEMORIES: Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott has his share of memories, good and bad, at Georgia Tech. He caught a 9-yard TD pass from Charlie Whitehurst in 2003 to put Clemson ahead 10-0 in a game it would go on to win 39-3 - its last victory against the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta. Don't mention the 2001 game, though, even though it was also a Clemson win. Elliott went down with a broken wrist covering the opening kickoff.

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAF


Thursday, September 22


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NCAAF Game of the Day: Clemson at Georgia Tech
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Clemson has won 18-consecutive regular season games, but are just 8-10 ATS in those games.


No. 3 Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (+9.5, 58)


Third-ranked Clemson survived two weeks of underachieving before returning to its dominant ways last week, and the Tigers can’t afford another subpar effort when they travel to Georgia Tech for an ACC showdown Thursday night. The Tigers put their 18-game regular-season winning streak on the line as they aim for their first victory at Georgia Tech since 2003.


No coach relishes a short week – Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and Georgia Tech’s Paul Johnson lamented the lost days of preparation – but it could be especially tough on the Tigers as they prepare to face the Yellow Jackets’ option attack. “It’s a difficult turnaround for us – and them. It’s hard for both teams to get ready really in three days,” Swinney told reporters. “Georgia Tech is always an incredibly difficult team to prepare for, but even more so when you’ve got a short week to get ready.” Clemson rolled up 537 total yards in a 43-24 home victory over Georgia Tech a year ago, a game the Yellow Jackets would like to forget. “We don’t talk about last year, other than the fact that they beat the fool out of us,” Johnson told reporters. “We just have to play better. I think we’re a little better than we were a year ago. We’ll see if they’re better or the same.”


TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.


LINE HISTORY: Clemson opened this game as double digit road faves at -10, but early action came in on Georgia Tech, moving the line to Clemson -8.5. Since then the line has bounced back to the Tigers, sitting currently at Clemson -9.5.


Meanwhile, the total opened at 57 and has been bet up one point to sit at the current number of 58. Check out the complete line history here.


INJURY REPORT:


Clemson - DE A. Bryant (questionable Thursday, foot), LB B. Boulware (questionable Thursday, ankle), CB A. Baker (questionable Thursday, knee), DB B. Dawkins (questionable Thursday, knee), OL C. Reeves (questionable Thursday, knee), WR H. Renfrow (out Thursday, hand).


Georgia Tech - DL J. Woods (questionable Thursday, upper body), OL T. Klock (questionable Thursday, ankle), OL J. Stickler (questionable Thursday, undisclosed).

WEATHER REPORT: Weather shouldn't be much of a factor for this ACC showdown. The forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies, with a very slight 12 percent chane of rain and a five to six mile per hour wind blowing across the field from east to west.


WHAT SHARPS SAY: "Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney will have his hands full trying to keep his Tigers focused on Georgia Tech Thursday night with a showdown with Louisville on tap next week. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets hope to improve on a dismal 1-3 SU and ATS record in their last four games in this series. Swinney will remind his team that Clemson’s last road loss was here in a 28-6 defeat in 2014."


ABOUT CLEMSON (3-0, 1-2 ATS, 0-3 O/U): After squeaking out six-point wins in their first two games, the Tigers routed South Carolina State 59-0 last week and put up predictably impressive numbers in the process, outgaining the Bulldogs 555-102. Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Deshaun Watson (692 passing yards, seven touchdowns, three interceptions) hasn’t done much damage on the ground thus far, and running back Wayne Gallman (197 rushing yards, two TDs) has managed 74 yards over the past two games after rushing for 123 in the opener against Auburn. Clemson’s defense has picked up where it left off last year and ranks eighth nationally in total defense (250 yards per game) and 11th in scoring defense (12.3 points per game).


ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (3-0, 1-0-1 ATS, 0-1-1 O/U): Following a defensive struggle in a 17-14 victory over Boston College to open the season, the Yellow Jackets’ option attack has been in high gear the past two games, rolling up 955 yards in lopsided wins over Mercer and Vanderbilt. Quarterback Justin Thomas (169 rushing yards, one touchdown; 335 passing yards, one TD) is the catalyst for the offense, though running back Dedrick Mills (126 yards, four TDs) also has done some damage and Clinton Lynch (116 yards on nine carries) is a big-play threat. The Yellow Jackets have allowed 305 total yards per game but have been a bend-don’t-break unit, giving up only 10.3 points per game – seventh-fewest in the nation.


TRENDS:


* Home team is 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings.
* Georgia Tech is 1-7 ATS in its last eight games versus a team with a winning record.
* Under is 5-0 in Clemson's last five games in September.
* Under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings at Georgia Tech.


CONSENSUS: Bettors are laying the chalk in this ACC matchup, with 62 percent of wagers on Clemson. When it comes to the total, 59 percent of wagers are on the Over.

 

[CNOTES]

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up


Week 4




Saturday’s best 13 games


Michigan is 11-4 in last 15 games with Penn State, winning 28-16, 18-13 in last two; favorites are 7-5 vs spread in series. Lions lost six of last seven visits here (dogs 4-3 vs spread); they scored 33+ points in all three games this month- they were -4 in turnovers last two games. PSU is 6-14 as road dog last 10+ years, 1-4 in Franklin era. Wolverines scored 53 ppg in winning first three games (2-1 vs spread)- they’re 7-3 as a home favorite under Harbaugh.


West Virginia is 5-3 in last 8 games as home favorite, 10-15 overall in Holgorsen era; Mountaineers covered only I-A game this year, but did give up 462 TY (282 PY) in 26-11 win over Mizzou. BYU is 11-4 as an underdog the last 4+ years; their three games this year were decided by total of six points, losing 20-19/17-14 last couple weeks. Being an independent, their schedule is front-loaded; this is their 4th tough game in row. Game is at Redskins Park, so long trip for Cougars, too.


Pitt ran ball for 631 yards last two games, scoring 80 points while splitting pair vs tough foes. Panthers gave up 872 PY, bad news vs North Carolina squad that scored 36 ppg in splitting its two games vs I-A teams. UNC won last three games with Pittsburgh by 7-5-7 points; UNC had 444/502 TY in last two meetings. Pitt lost last two visits to Chapel Hill 40-35/29-10. Tar Heels are 15-9 as home favorites under Fedora. Pitt is 4-2 as road underdogs under Narduzzi.


Baylor steps up in class here after winning by 27-28 over inferior foes last two weeks. Bears won three of last four games with Oklahoma State, with an average total of 79.5. Underdogs covered last three in series. OSU lost 49-28 in last visit to Waco. Baylor ran ball for 617 yards in last two meetings; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven games as a home favorite. Cowboys are 8-5 as road underdog last 8+ years; this is their first road game this year.


Underdogs covered seven of last eight Michigan St.-Wisconsin games; teams last met in 2012. Badgers lost last four visits here, by 6-10-1-35 points. Dogs won three of last four series games SU. Badgers switched QBs LW in 23-17 struggle over Georgia State; Wisconsin is 5-2 as road underdog last 6+ years- this is their first road game of year. Spatans had big win over Notre Dame LW, running ball for 260 yards; they’re 11-16 as home favorites last four years.


Texas A&M ran ball for 434 yards in wins over UCLA/Auburn; they’ve won last four games with Arkansas; underdogs are 3-1-1 in last five meetings. Hogs ran ball for 718 yards in last three series games, but are also -7 in turnovers in last four games. A&M is 10-14 as home favorite under Sumlin. Arkansas covered its last eight games as an underdog; they already have road win at TCU this month. Hogs won first two games by total of 4 points before pummeling Texas State 42-3 LW.


Washington is 3-1 as home favorite under Petersen; this is their first road game after whacking three stiffs. Huskies crushed Arizona 49-3 in Seattle LY, but home side is 8-0 in last eight series games; U-Dub lost last four trips to Tucson- their last win here was in ’06. Five of last six series games were decided by 11+ points. Huskies ran ball for 690 yards in last three vs Arizona. Wildcats are 12-4 as home dogs last decade, 5-1 under RichRod.


Ole Miss led Florida State 28-6, Alabama 24-3, but lost both, bad way to start year. Rebels are 13-7-1 as home faves under Freeze. Georgia won its last two games by total of 3 points, surviving trip to Mizzou LW after 26-24 win over I-AA team week before. Ole Miss lost its last ten games with Dawgs (last meeting in ’12); six of last seven were by 10+ points. Georgia won last its five visits to Oxford; Dawgs are 1-5 in last six games as a road underdog.


Tennessee lost its last 11 games with Florida; immense pressure on them to win this game, especially with Gators starting Appleby (backup) at QB with Del Rio hurt. Dogs covered last three series games. Tennessee is 6-11 as home favorite under Jones; Vols are 3-0 but looked shaky in wins over Appalachian St, Ohio U. Purdue transfer Appleby started 11 games for Boilers; Florida is 6-2-1 in its last nine games as a road underdog.


Florida State lost 63-20 LW, worst loss for FSU in decades; how do they bounce back here, in another road game with a frosh QB? USF (+28) lost 34-14 at Florida State LY; Seminoles ran ball for 278 yards. Bulls covered all three series games. FSU is 8-6 as road favorite last 3+ years; they completed only 8-24 passes LW- this game is more about them than USF. Bulls ran ball for 532 yards in winning last two games- they covered last three as a home dog.


LSU found a competent QB LW with Etling taking over- they led Miss State 23-3 at half. LSU is 3-8 in last 11 games as road faves. Favorites are 6-2 vs spread in last eight LSU-Auburn games; LSU is 2-6 in last eight visits here, winning by 2-5 points. LSU is 2-2 as a road favorite at Auburn- they ran ball for 411 yards in LY’s home win (LSU is 7-2 in last nine games vs Auburn). Auburn is playing 4th home game in row; they were held to 13-16 points in losses to Clemson/Tex A&M. Auburn is 3-2 as home dog under Malzahn.


Cal won 50-43 LW, lost 45-40 the week before; Bears allowed 889 rushing yards in three games- not good. Cal won nine of last 11 games with Arizona State; favorites are 6-3 vs spread last nine years. Bears won four of last five visits here- Goff had 542 passing yards vs ASU LY. Sun Devils are 4-5 vs spread as a series favorite, ASU is 3-0 but was life/death to win at UTSA LW and allowed I-AA team to pass for 369 yards in their opener. Sun Devils are 15-9 as home favorite under Graham.


Stanford won its last eight games (7-1 vs spread) vs UCLA, with three straight wins here, all by 18+ points. Cardinal allowed total of 23 points in winning first two games- they threw for only 109 wins in 27-10 win over USC LW. Stanford is 5-8 in last 13 games as a road favorite. Bruins had good road win at BYU LW; UCLA is 0-4 vs spread in last four games as an underdog. Nation-wide, home underdogs are 2-3 vs spread in conference games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB BEST BETS:




BOS at BAL 07:05 PM


BAL +117


U 8.5


KC at CLE 07:10 PM


CLE -136


PHI at NYM 07:10 PM


NYM -152


U 8.0


NYY at TB 07:10 PM

NYY +117


ATL at MIA 07:10 PM


ATL +120


DET at MIN 08:10 PM


DET -136


PIT at MIL 08:10 PM


PIT -108


U 9.0


LAA at HOU 08:10 PM


HOU -153


SF at SD 10:10 PM


SD +136


U 7.5


COL at LAD 10:10 PM

COL +166


U 8.0

 

[CNOTES]

Baseball Capsules
September 23, 2016


NEW YORK (AP) Jose Reyes hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Asdrubal Cabrera hit a three-run drive in an 11th-inning comeback to lift the New York Mets to a dramatic 9-8 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night that kept them tied for the NL wild-card lead.


New York trailed 6-4 when pinch-hitter Brandon Nimmo singled off Jeanmar Gomez leading off the ninth and Reyes homered to right with one out.


Philadelphia went ahead 8-6 in the 11th when A.J. Ellis hit an RBI single off Jeurys Familia and Jim Henderson (2-2) walked Maikel Franco with the bases loaded.


Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto walked against Edubray Ramos (1-3) with one out in the bottom half, Reyes singled and Cabrera, who has been playing on an injured knee, homered to right, setting off a wild celebration. The Mets had been 0-63 this year when trailing after eight innings.


New York, which stopped a three-game skid, is tied with San Francisco for the NL wild-card lead.


INDIANS 5, ROYALS 2


CLEVELAND (AP) - Carlos Santana's three-run homer pushed Cleveland over Kansas City and nearer to its first AL Central championship since 2007.


Santana's shot in the sixth inning off Dillon Gee (7-9) snapped a 2-2 tie as the Indians lowered their magic number to three and improved to 9-1 against the Royals this season.


Kansas City's chances of making the postseason took another blow. The defending World Series champions began the night behind six teams in the wild-card chase.


Reliever Dan Otero (5-1) pitched two scoreless innings, Bryan Shaw worked one and Cody Allen pitched a perfect ninth for his 29th save.


Jason Kipnis homered for the Indians, who can wrap up a postseason berth this weekend against the Chicago White Sox.


TIGERS 9, TWINS 2, GAME 1


TIGERS 4, TWINS 2, GAME 2


MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Justin Verlander tied a season-high with 11 strikeouts and Detroit moved into the second AL wild-card spot by beating Minnesota to sweep a day-night doubleheader.


Erick Aybar drove in two runs for Detroit, which moved a half-game ahead of Baltimore for the second wild card and trails Toronto by one game. The Tigers went 9-0 at Minnesota this year.


Ervin Santana (7-11) gave up four runs - two earned - five hits and four walks in in six innings.


Verlander (15-8) allowed four hits in six innings, including home runs by Juan Centeno and Byron Buxton. He has won 12 of his last 13 starts against the Twins.


Francisco Rodriguez got three outs for his 44th save in 48 chances


Victor Martinez had a pinch-hit, three-run homer during a six-run ninth inning in the opener. Justin Upton added his 26th home run off Alex Wimmers (1-3).


In the first game, Anibal Sanchez allowed one run and two hits in five innings in a spot start, and Alex Wilson (4-0), Shane Green and Mark Lowe finished the five-hitter.


DODGERS 7, ROCKIES 4


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Yasmani Grandal homered twice, including a grand slam in the seventh inning, to rally Los Angeles past Colorado.


The victory reduced the Dodgers' magic number for clinching their record fourth consecutive NL West title to four. Their division lead remained at six games after San Francisco beat San Diego 2-1.


Luis Avilan (3-0) got the win in relief, pitching a scoreless seventh with one strikeout.


Kenley Jansen retired the side in the ninth for his 46th save in 52 chances.


Jordan Lyles gave up a ground-rule, pinch-hit double to Andre Ethier to open the seventh. Boone Logan (2-4) took over and loaded the bases on two consecutive one-out walks. He then walked Adrian Gonzalez, forcing in a run and leaving the Dodgers trailing 4-3.


Grandal followed with his second career grand slam, sending a 2-2 pitch into center field and giving the Dodgers their first lead of the game, 7-4.


GIANTS 2, PADRES 1


SAN DIEGO (AP) - Angel Pagan's single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth and Jeff Samardzija struck out nine in seven innings for San Francisco, which beat San Diego to keep pace with the Mets for the NL wild-card lead.


The Mets and Giants took a half-game lead over the idle St. Louis Cardinals in the wild card race.


Samardzija (12-10) allowed four hits in seven scoreless innings, and walked none.


Joe Panik, who had been in an 0-for-24 slump, doubled to right-center opening the eighth against Christian Friedrich (5-11).


Sergio Romo pitched the ninth for his second save in two chances.


RED SOX 5, ORIOLES 3


BALTIMORE (AP) - David Price won his eighth straight decision, Hanley Ramirez homered and Boston completed a four-game sweep of sinking Baltimore.


Boston has won eight straight to open a 5 1/2-game lead over idle Toronto in the AL East. With 13 victories in their last 16 games, the Red Sox have moved within one game of Texas for best record in the AL.


Baltimore fell seven games out and dropped 1+ games behind the Blue Jays for the top AL wild card. It was the first time since 2002 that the Orioles were swept at home by Boston in a four-game series.


Price (17-8) gave up three runs and six hits in seven inning, walking two and striking out five. The Red Sox have won each of the left-hander's last nine starts since Aug. 7.


Koji Uehara worked the eighth, and Craig Kimbrel got three straight outs for his 29th save in 31 chances.


Boston used a walk, a wild pitch and Andrew Benintendi's two-out RBI single off Vance Worley (2-2) to move in front in the fifth.


ANGELS 2, ASTROS 0


HOUSTON (AP) - Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Ricky Nolasco pitched seven solid innings, helping Los Angeles hinder Houston's wild-card hopes.


The Angels ended an 11-game skid and pushed Houston 1 1/2 games behind the Tigers for the second AL wild card.


Nolasco (7-14) gave up five hits - all singles - and struck out five. Andrew Bailey pitched the ninth for his fifth save.


Mike Fiers (11-8) allowed two runs on four hits with a season-high nine strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.


RAYS 2, YANKEES 0


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell and Tampa Bay's bullpen combined to strand 11 runners in a win that prevented a much-needed three-game sweep by New York.


The Yankees are three games behind Detroit for the second AL wild-card spot and also trail Baltimore, Houston and Seattle.


Snell (6-8) gave up five hits and three walks. New York had scoring threats in four of five innings against him, leaving the bases loaded in the third when Chase Headley flied out.


Chase Whitley, in his third game since returning from Tommy John surgery, allowed two hits in 2 2/3 innings, and Alex Colome finished for his 35th save in 37 chances.


Corey Dickerson hit a solo homer in the sixth off Luis Cessa (4-3).


PIRATES 3, BREWERS 1


MILWAUKEE (AP) - Chris Carter hit his 37th home run, matching his career high and Scooter Gennett sliced an opposite-field, two-run homer to help Milwaukee avoid another sweep at Miller Park.


Chase Anderson (9-11) allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings, including a fifth-inning home run by Francisco Cervelli, his first since last Sept. 30. He improved to 3-1 in five starts this season against the Pirates, who had won their prior six games at Milwaukee.


Tyler Thornburg pitched the ninth for his 12th save in 17 chances.


BRAVES 6, MARLINS 3


MIAMI (AP) - Matt Kemp hit two home runs to power Atlanta over Miami.


Atlanta's Josh Collmenter (3-0) pitched seven innings and allowed two runs.


Mauricio Cabrera pitched the ninth for his fifth save in six chances.


Marlins starter Jose Urena (4-8) allowed five runs and four hits in three innings.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s six-pack


More NFL trends to ponder for this week’s games………


— Oakland covered seven of its last nine road games.


— Green Bay is 7-1-1 in last nine home openers.


— Broncos are 7-16 as a non-divisional road underdog.


— Jets are 6-1-1 vs spread in their last eight games.


— Arizona is 8-3 in its last 11 games as a road favorite.


— San Diego is 7-2 in last nine games as a road underdog.




Friday’s List of 13: Things I’m looking for this weekend………


13) This week, Cleveland Browns are starting their third different QB this season.


In Week 3.


Miami Dolphins have an awful spread record at home but they’re dropping way down in class this week, after playing Seahawks/Patriots. Then again, we talked yesterday about how well young QBs have been faring this year. Tough game to figure.


12) USC changed QBs this week, went to a freshman for its game at Utah. A 1-3 start wouldn’t go over too well with the home folks- this will be a tough spot for the young quarterback.


11) Arizona Cardinals covered their road opener the last eight years, which goes back farther than the Bruce Arians era. Buffalo fired their OC last week after a 37-31 loss, so I can’t wait to see how different their offense is this week.


10) Tennessee has lost 11 games in a row to Florida; they had Gators beat LY, but coach Jones messed up the game with horrid clock management. Dobbs is a senior QB; Florida is starting a backup who couldn’t win the starting job at Purdue– this is a must-win game for the Volunteers.


9) Got a lot of grief on Twitter when I complained in Week 1 about Josh Norman not shadowing Antonio Brown all over the field. Got comments like “Easier said than done” or “the corner on the other side is capable”


Guess what? Redskins visit Swamp Stadium Sunday and Norman is going to shadow Odell Beckham; someone else on Twitter pointed out “it (shadowing) can be done. Just have to do some coaching.”


Apparently Washington’s defensive staff did some coaching this week.


8) James Franklin is 1-3 as a double digit underdog at Penn State; we know the guy can coach- he got Vanderbilt to bowl games, but if you’re the coach at Penn State, being an 18-point underdog is no bueno.


7) Steelers are 0-8 in their last eight visits to Philly; their last win in Philly came at Franklin Field, in 1965. Carson Wentz is about two weeks from being inducted in Canton, but he better learn how to slide. Eagles are 0-8 in last eight tries as a home underdog.


6) Alabama is a 44-point favorite over Kent State; will Nick Saban take it easy on his alma mater? I’m guessing Saban would go all-out playing volleyball at a family picnic. Doubtful there will be mercy here; Kent State’s reward will be when the guarantee check from Bama clears.


5) John Pagano is San Diego’s DC; Chuck Pagano is the Colts’ HC. They have a family reunion this week. Chargers led 24-3 at Arrowhead, blew the lead, then pounded the Jaguars at home last week. Nothing the Colts have done so far is impressive.


4) Cal Golden Bears won 50-43 last week, lost 45-40 the week before; they’re must-watch TV. Cal visits Arizona State this week; ASU beat Texas Tech 68-55 couple weeks ago. Do these teams even recruit defenders?


3) Will the Rams ever score a touchdown? They just played two division games, play Arizona next week; this is a trap game against Bucs squad playing its home opener.


2) Florida State lost 63-20 last week; that just doesn’t happen to the Seminoles, who had to be humbled, stunned. FSU visits an improved South Florida team this week; very curious to see how Florida State plays- they completed only 8-24 passes last week.


1– Vin Scully broadcasts his last game at Dodger Stadium Sunday; the guy has worked Dodger games for 67 freakin’ years, before my parents met and they were married in 1955.


Mr Scully is and always will be the greatest baseball announcer ever.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s games


National League


Cardinals @ Cubs


Leake is 0-1, 4.96 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Cardinals are 9-5 in his road starts. Arrieta is 1-2, 6.08 in his last four starts; six of his last seven went over. Cubs are 3-6 in his last nine home starts.


Cardinals won four of last five games, are 12-13 in road series openers. Four of their last five games stayed under. Chicago won their last three games, are 22-4 in home series openers. Three of their last four games stayed under.


Nationals @ Pirates


Gonzalez is 1-1, 8.16 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over. Washington is 2-8 in his last ten road starts. Taillon is 1-1, 3.38 in his last three starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Pirates won six of his last eight home starts.


Nationals lost four of last five games, are 15-10 in road series openers. Under is 10-3-1 in their last 14 road games. Pittsburgh won six of last eight games, is 3-6 in last nine home series openers. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Braves @ Marlins


Wisler is 3-1, 3.75 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Braves are 4-5 in his road starts. Cashner is 1-2, 6.85 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven.


Braves won their last six games; over is 9-2 in their last ten road games. Miami won three of last five games; under is 13-3 in Miami’s last sixteen home games.


Phillies @ Mets


Hellickson is 2-0, 0.59 in his last two starts; under is 11-3-2 in his last 16 starts. Phillies are 7-6 in his road starts. Ynoa allowed one run in 4.2 IP (76 PT) in his first ’16 start.


Phillies won four of last six games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine road games. Mets lost three of last four games; seven of last ten games at Citi Field stayed under the total.


Reds @ Brewers


DeSclafani is 0-2, 5.82 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. Reds lost three of his last four road starts. Davies is 2-1, 3.16 in his last five starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven starts. Milwaukee lost four of his last five home outings.


Reds lost seven of last eight games, are 7-17 in road series openers. Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Milwaukee is 5-3 in its last eight games, 10-14 in home series openers. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four home games.


Giants @ Padres


Suarez is 0-3, 4.13 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Giants are 3-3 in his road stats. Jackson is 1-4, 8.69 in his last six starts; four of his last five starts stayed under. San Diego is 3-3 in his home starts.


Giants lost four of last six games; five of last si Giant games stayed under. San Diego is 5-9 in last 14 home games; last six Padre games stayed under the total.


Rockies @ Dodgers


Gray is 2-2, 3.66 in his last five starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Rockies lost five of his last six road starts. Kazmir is 1-3, 5.61 in his last five starts; over is 5-1-2 in his last eight. Dodgers are 5-6 in his home starts.


Colorado is 4-13 in last 17 road games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Dodgers won eight of last nine home games; under is 11-5 in their last sixteen games.


American League
New York @ Toronto


Mitchell is 1-1, 7.50 in three starts this year (over 2-1). Liriano is 1-1, 5.19 in his last three starts; five of his six Toronto starts stayed under.


New York lost six of last eight games, is 11-14 in road series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Blue Jays lost four of last six home games, is 8-3 in last 11 home series openers. Under is 7-1-2 in Jays’ last ten games.

Rays @ Red Sox


Pomeranz is 0-3, 6.00 in his last five starts; his last seven starts stayed under. Boston is 3-3 in his road starts. Archer is 0-1, 3.66 in his last three starts; over is 9-3-1 in his last 13 road starts. Rays are 5-11 in his road starts.


Tampa Bay lost three of last four games, is 3-14 in last 17 road series openers. Under is 6-1-2 in their last nine home games. Boston won its last eight games, is 16-9 in home series openers. Last five Boston games stayed under the total.

Royals @ Tigers


Duffy is 1-1, 5.81 in his last five starts (over 5-0). Royals are 6-4 in his road starts. Fulmer is 0-4, 6.28 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Detroit is 6-2 in his home starts.


Royals are 5-10 in last 15 games, 10-15 in road series openers. KC’s last four road games stayed under the total. Detroit won its last four games, is 11-1 in last 12 home series openers. Under is 15-5-2 in Tigers’ last 22 home games.

White Sox @ Indians


Gonzalez is 2-1, 2.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Chicago is 5-7 in his road starts. Bauer is 0-2, 9.82 in his last two starts; his last four went over. Cleveland won five of his last six home starts.


White Sox lost their last five games, are 4-14 in last 18 road series openers. Over is 9-1 in their last ten road games. Cleveland won seven of last eight home games; they’re 18-8 in home series openers. Four of Indians’ last five games stayed under.


Angels @ Astros


Meyer is 1-2, 8.03 in three starts this year (under 3-0). Fister is 0-4, 12.00 in his last five starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Astros lost six of his last seven home starts.


Angels lost four of last six road games; under is 9-0-1 in Halos’ last ten games. Astros won six of last eight games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games.

Mariners @ Twins


Paxton is 0-2, 5.60 in his last five starts; three of his last four road starts went over. Mariners are 3-5 in his road starts. Gibson is 1-3, 5.66 in his last six starts; over is 8-1-1 in his last 10 starts. Twins are 5-7 in his home starts.
Mariners are 8-4 in last 12 games, 6-0 in last six on road; they’re 6-10 in last 16 road series openers. Minnesota lost its last six games, is 9-17 in home series openers. Four of their last five games stayed under.


Rangers @ A’s


Hamels is 0-1 10.50 in his last four starts; over is 5-0-1 in his last six. Texas is 10-5 in his road starts. Graveman is 0-2, 5.70 in his last four starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11 starts. Oakland is 7-2 in his last nine starts.
Rangers are 7-5 in last 12 games, 12-13 in road series openers. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Oakland lost its last six home games, is 2-7 in last nine home series openers. Six of last eight Oakland home games stayed under.


Interleague
Diamondbacks @ Orioles


Miller is 0-6, 8.36 in his last seven starts; three of his last four stayed under. Three of his last four road starts stayed under. Gallardo is 1-4, 9.13 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over. Baltimore lost his last four home starts.


Arizona lost five of last six road games, is 5-12 in last 17 road series openers. Four of last fie Arizona road games stayed under. Orioles lost last four games, are 14-11 in road series openers. Under is 15-1-1 in last 17 games at Camden Yards.


Teams’ record when this pitcher starts:


StL-Chi– Leake 13-15; Arrieta 19-10
Wsh-Pitt– Gonzalez 14-16; Taillon 11-5
Atl-Mia– Wisler 8-16; Cashner 3-6/7-9
Phil-NY– Hellickson 17-13; Ynoa 1-0
Cin-Mil– DeSclafani 10-8; Davies 14-13
Colo-LA– Gray 12-15; Kazmir 14-11
SF-SD– Suarez 3-8; Jackson 5-6


NY-Tor– Mitchell 1-2; Liriano 3-3/9-12
Bos-TB– Pomeranz 5-7/9-8; Archer 9-22
KC-Det– Duffy 17-7; Fulmer 17-7
Chi-Clev– Gonzalez 10-11; Bauer 14-12
LA-Hst– Meyer 1-2; Fister 16-14 (0-5 last 5)
Sea-Min– Paxton 5-13; Gibson 11-12
Tex-A’s– Hamels 22-8; Graveman 14-15


Az-Balt– Miller 5-13; Gallardo 10-11


%age of time pitcher allows 1+ runs in first inning:


StL-Chi– Leake 9-28; Arrieta 4-29
Wsh-Pitt– Gonzalez 8-30; Taillon 6-16
Atl-Mia– Wisler 10-24; Cashner 10-25
Phil-NY– Hellickson 9-30; Ynoa 0-1
Cin-Mil– DeSclafani 10-18; Davies 8-27
Colo-LA– Gray 10-27; Kazmir 13-25
SF-SD– Suarez 3-11; Jackson 2-11


NY-Tor– Mitchell 1-3; Liriano 7-27
Bos-TB– Pomeranz 5-29; Archer 12-31
KC-Det– Duffy 6-24; Fulmer 6-24
Chi-Clev– Gonzalez 7-21; Bauer 9-26
LA-Hst– Meyer 1-3; Fister 5-30
Sea-Min– Paxton 5-18; Gibson 13-23
Tex-A’s– Hamels 6-30; Graveman 5-29


Az-Balt– Miller 8-18; Gallardo 10-21


Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/22


Arizona 24-38-11…..34-39-6…….58-76
Atlanta 29-38-11…..26-35-13……55-73
Cubs 39-25-10……46-23-10…….85-48
Reds 21-44-9……35-38-5…….56-82
Colo 28-34-13…..36-36-4……..64-70
LA 31-33-11……47-24-8…….77-57
Miami 32-34-10…..32-27-17…….64-61
Milw 25-42-10……41-26-10…..66-68
Mets 32-44-10……37-28-12……69-62
Philly 24-32-19…..30-34-14……54-64
Pitt 25-41-13…..42-26-6……67-66
St. Louis 36-35-7……28-33-13…….64-68
SD 24-50-5…..34-34-7……..58-84
SF 35-36-8…….38-22-14……73-58
Wash 39-24-15….30-22-22……69-46
Orioles 30-37-9…….38-33-8…….68-70
Boston 33-31-11……45-23-9…….78-54
White Sox 31-36-10…….39-31-6……..70-67
Cleveland 38-27-10……38-30-8……..76-57
Detroit 32-33-12…….31-36-5……..63-69
Astros 30-35-14…..34-30-8……..64-65
KC 28-38-13……32-28-14……60-66
Angels 32-39-7…….27-35-13…….59-74
Twins 29-37-13…….25-39-15…..54-76
NYY 27-41-8……34-31-13……..61-72
A’s 27-40-8……27-35-16……54-74
Seattle 35-29-11……35-28-13……70-57
Tampa Bay 28-32-13……34-34-12……62-66
Texas 28-39-11…….38-27-9……66-66
Toronto 46-27-5……..40-30-5……86-57


%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)


Arizona 27-71……30-78…….57
Atlanta 25-78……18-74……..43
Cubs 27-76……26-78…….53
Reds 25-74……27-78……..52
Colo 15-74…….30-75……..45
LA 22-74…….29-78……51
Miami 25-75……20-72……45
Milw 15-73……30-78……45
Mets 21-73……28-76…….49
Philly 11-76……23-74…….34
Pitt 21-73…….26-75……47
StL 18-75…….18-73……36
SD 18-78…….26-74……44
SF 15-75……..19-75……34
Wash 33-76………28-73……61
Orioles 17-78…….20-75…….37
Boston 21-72……34-78……..55
White Sox 25-75…..26-78…….51
Cleveland 15-75……28-76……..43
Detroit 16-77……25-74………41
Astros 26-76…….24-77……..50
KC 24-78…… 21-75………45
Angels 29-77…….25-75……..54
Twins 20-76……30-78…….50
NYY 11-77…….28-76……..39
A’s 20-74…….16-76……..36
Seattle 20-77…….26-75…….46
Tampa Bay 24-72…..28-77…….52
Texas 23-79……21-74……44
Toronto 25-75……30-78…….55


Interleague play
NL @ AL– 76-66 AL, favorites -$1,784
AL @ NL– 81-75 AL, favorites -$826
Total: 157-139 AL, favorites -$2,610


Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 77-57-3
AL @ NL– Over 75-71-5
Total– Over 152-138-8

 

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9:35 pm 9/23/2016
(977) TEXAS @(978) OAKLAND
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The record is 88 Wins and 58 Losses this season (+32.25 units)
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9:35 pm 9/23/2016
(977) TEXAS @(978) OAKLAND
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The record is 11 Wins and 30 Losses for the last three seasons (-28.9 units)
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8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(973) LA ANGELS @(974) HOUSTON
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The record is 5 Wins and 19 Losses this season (-15.4 units)
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(967) BOSTON @(968) TAMPA BAY
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The record is 6 Wins and 18 Losses this season (-13.8 units)
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(955) ATLANTA @(956) MIAMI
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The record is 16 Wins and 10 Losses this season (+14.57 units)
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(971) CHI WHITE SOX @(972) CLEVELAND
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(971) CHI WHITE SOX @(972) CLEVELAND
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(955) ATLANTA @(956) MIAMI
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9/23/2016
(957) PHILADELPHIA @(958) NY METS
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The record is 15 Wins and 20 Losses this season (-19.45 units)
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2:20 pm 9/23/2016
(951) ST LOUIS @(952) CHICAGO CUBS
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Run Line




10:40 pm 9/23/2016
(963) SAN FRANCISCO @(964) SAN DIEGO
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The record is 66 Wins and 38 Losses this season (+25.6 units)
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10:40 pm 9/23/2016
(963) SAN FRANCISCO @(964) SAN DIEGO
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The record is 19 Wins and 5 Losses this season (+13.9 units)
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9:35 pm 9/23/2016
(977) TEXAS @(978) OAKLAND
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The record is 7 Wins and 28 Losses this season (-24.9 units)
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(955) ATLANTA @(956) MIAMI
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The record is 40 Wins and 19 Losses this season (+19.9 units)
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7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(979) ARIZONA @(980) BALTIMORE
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The record is 60 Wins and 90 Losses this season (-40.95 units)
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7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(953) WASHINGTON @(954) PITTSBURGH
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The record is 21 Wins and 7 Losses this season (+15.65 units)
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7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(979) ARIZONA @(980) BALTIMORE
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Over




8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(959) CINCINNATI @(960) MILWAUKEE
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The record is 68 Overs and 44 Unders this season (+20.8 units)
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8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(975) SEATTLE @(976) MINNESOTA
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The record is 60 Overs and 30 Unders this season (+29.2 units)
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8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(975) SEATTLE @(976) MINNESOTA
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(955) ATLANTA @(956) MIAMI
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(971) CHI WHITE SOX @(972) CLEVELAND
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The record is 47 Overs and 23 Unders for the last two seasons (+22.9 units)
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7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(971) CHI WHITE SOX @(972) CLEVELAND
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7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(979) ARIZONA @(980) BALTIMORE
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7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(979) ARIZONA @(980) BALTIMORE
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2:20 pm 9/23/2016
(951) ST LOUIS @(952) CHICAGO CUBS
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2:20 pm 9/23/2016
(951) ST LOUIS @(952) CHICAGO CUBS
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Under




10:10 pm 9/23/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) LA DODGERS
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The record is 3 Overs and 14 Unders this season (+10.45 units)
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10:10 pm 9/23/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) LA DODGERS
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8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(973) LA ANGELS @(974) HOUSTON
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(973) LA ANGELS @(974) HOUSTON
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7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(953) WASHINGTON @(954) PITTSBURGH
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2:20 pm 9/23/2016
(951) ST LOUIS @(952) CHICAGO CUBS
Play Line: CHICAGO CUBS -215
BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS -238
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS 23


7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(979) ARIZONA @(980) BALTIMORE
Play Line: ARIZONA 146
BTB PowerLine: ARIZONA +147
Edge On: ARIZONA 14


7:05 pm 9/23/2016
(953) WASHINGTON @(954) PITTSBURGH
Play Line: WASHINGTON 104
BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON +105
Edge On: WASHINGTON 9


7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(957) PHILADELPHIA @(958) NY METS
Play Line: PHILADELPHIA 145
BTB PowerLine: PHILADELPHIA +159
Edge On: PHILADELPHIA 11


7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(971) CHI WHITE SOX @(972) CLEVELAND
Play Line: CHI WHITE SOX 139
BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX +141
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX 13


7:10 pm 9/23/2016
(967) BOSTON @(968) TAMPA BAY
Play Line: BOSTON -116
BTB PowerLine: BOSTON -131
Edge On: BOSTON 15


8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(973) LA ANGELS @(974) HOUSTON
Play Line: LA ANGELS 146
BTB PowerLine: LA ANGELS +147
Edge On: LA ANGELS 14


8:10 pm 9/23/2016
(975) SEATTLE @(976) MINNESOTA
Play Line: MINNESOTA 125
BTB PowerLine: MINNESOTA +106
Edge On: MINNESOTA 19


10:10 pm 9/23/2016
(961) COLORADO @(962) LA DODGERS
Play Line: COLORADO 131
BTB PowerLine: COLORADO +138
Edge On: COLORADO 8


10:40 pm 9/23/2016
(963) SAN FRANCISCO @(964) SAN DIEGO
Play Line: SAN FRANCISCO -140
BTB PowerLine: SAN FRANCISCO -168
Edge On: SAN FRANCISCO 28

 

[CNOTES]

LEADING OFF: Cubs can clinch home-field; misfortunate Mets
September 22, 2016


A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:


OCTOBER AT WRIGLEY


The Cubs can clinch home-field advantage for the postseason with a win over the Cardinals and a loss by the Nationals. The playoffs are just around the corner for the NL Central champs, and it seems as if they are only embracing the escalating pressure of trying to end the team's 108-year title drought. ''I think pressure is what you make of it,'' said Jon Lester, one of the front-runners for the NL Cy Young Award. ''I mean we all know what the deal is around here. You can't run from it. All you can do is show up and play.''


YNOA IN A PINCH, AGAIN


Gabriel Ynoa is again being asked to fill in for the depleted Mets rotation. The right-hander made a spot start Sunday when Jacob deGrom was scratched, and now he's had his turn moved up from Saturday to replace left-hander Steven Matz , who was scratched from his scheduled turn after experiencing renewed shoulder soreness. Ynoa pitched adeptly in deGrom's absence, limiting the Twins to a run and four hits over 4 2/3 innings. Manager Terry Collins said the latest setback could make it difficult for Matz to earn a spot on the postseason roster.


KEYSTONE RETURN


Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler could be cleared to play against Kansas City after missing three games this week due to a concussion. Kinsler worked out on the field before a doubleheader against Minnesota on Thursday, and Detroit was waiting to see how he felt the next day before making a decision. Kinsler was hit in the head by a pitch from Cleveland's Trevor Bauer on Sunday.


MISSING OUT ON THE FUN


Coming off a critical series victory at Baltimore, the Red Sox can move closer to winning the AL East when they open a three-game set against the last-place Rays. Boston has closed strong despite struggles from left-hander Drew Pomeranz (10-12, 3.40), who hopes to get back on track before the end of the regular season. The Sox have lost four of Pomeranz's last five starts, and the lefty has a 6.00 ERA in that time.


KAZ COMING BACK


Scott Kazmir comes off the disabled list and tries to pitch the Dodgers closer to clinching the NL West in a game against the Rockies. The left-hander has been out since Aug. 22 due to neck inflammation. He's expected to throw about 90 pitches, but Los Angeles said he'll be monitored closely.


TALL ORDER


The Angels' Alex Meyer (6-foot-9) and Astros' Doug Fister (6-8) combine for one of the tallest pitching matchups ever in the majors. It's just short of the record set when 6-10 Randy Johnson beat 6-9 Daniel Cabrera in 2009 - Johnson struck out nine for his 298th career victory as San Francisco beat Washington 11-7.

 

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Wild Card Standings


AMERICAN


Team Win Loss Percent GB


Toronto Blue Jays 83 69 0.546 +1


Detroit Tigers 82 70 0.539 0.0


Baltimore Orioles 82 71 0.536 0.5


Houston Astros 81 72 0.529 1.5


Seattle Mariners 80 72 0.526 2.0


New York Yankees 79 73 0.520 3.0


Kansas City Royals 77 76 0.503 5.5
Chicago White Sox 72 80 0.474 10.0
Los Angeles Angels 67 86 0.438 15.5
Oakland Athletics 66 86 0.434 16.0
Tampa Bay Rays 65 87 0.428 17.0
Minnesota Twins 55 98 0.359 27.5

NATIONAL


Team Win Loss Percent GB


New York Mets 81 72 0.529 0.0


San Francisco Giants 81 72 0.529 0.0


St. Louis Cardinals 80 72 0.526 0.5


Pittsburgh Pirates 76 76 0.500 4.5


Miami Marlins 76 77 0.497 5.0
Colorado Rockies 73 80 0.477 8.0
Philadelphia Phillies 69 84 0.451 12.0
Milwaukee Brewers 69 84 0.451 12.0
Arizona Diamondbacks 64 88 0.421 16.5
San Diego Padres 64 89 0.418 17.0
Cincinnati Reds 63 89 0.414 17.5
Atlanta Braves 62 91 0.405 19.0

Updated Fri Sep 23 2:34 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

09/22- Thursday's Results: 5 - 7 - 0 - 1.80


July's Totals: 176- 174 + 37.42 50.28%
August Totals: 208 - 232 + 5.28 47.27%
September Totals: 143 - 171 - 0.52 45.54%


Season's Overall Record : 697 - 736 + 71.54 48.67%


Big Winners Yesterday............Atlanta + 120

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Friday, September 23


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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 14 games


7:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. BALTIMORE
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home


7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
NY Yankees are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Mets's last 10 games at home


7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games at home


7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games


7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta


8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games at home
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Minnesota's last 22 games at home


8:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Cincinnati's last 22 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 13 games
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati


9:35 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Texas's last 15 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games


10:10 PM
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home


10:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

 

[CNOTES]

Pro Baseball Trend Report


ST LOUIS (80 - 72) at CHICAGO CUBS (97 - 55) - 2:20 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 80-72 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-13 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-72 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 47-31 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 34-22 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-45 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 22-12 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1585-1678 (-262.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 850-783 (-155.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 175-203 (-51.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 399-365 (-84.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 826-843 (-153.0 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1528-1591 (-237.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1165-1246 (-198.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 764-821 (-186.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History


ST LOUIS is 8-8 (+3.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)


MIKE LEAKE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LEAKE is 9-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 14-8 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-11. (-1.8 units)


JAKE ARRIETA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARRIETA is 7-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.2 units)


WASHINGTON (89 - 63) at PITTSBURGH (76 - 76) - 7:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JAMESON TAILLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 172-142 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 156-232 (-56.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 171-141 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 112-94 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 131-111 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 4-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 4-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 48-27 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 605-531 (+72.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 19-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-33 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAILLON is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 76-76 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-38 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 2-8 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 76-76 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-42 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


PITTSBURGH is 1-2 (+0.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)


GIO GONZALEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GONZALEZ is 4-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.272.
His team's record is 7-0 (+7.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)


JAMESON TAILLON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

ATLANTA (62 - 91) at MIAMI (76 - 77) - 7:10 PM
MATT WISLER (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 55-79 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-73 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-25 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 36-42 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 16-10 (+14.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 32-38 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 36-43 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 28-27 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-26 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 19-19 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 11-4 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MIAMI is 29-38 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 54-65 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


ATLANTA is 10-6 (+8.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.8 Units)


MATT WISLER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WISLER is 0-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 8.05 and a WHIP of 2.235.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)
ANDREW CASHNER vs. ATLANTA since 1997


CASHNER is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.02 and a WHIP of 1.560.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)


PHILADELPHIA (69 - 84) at NY METS (81 - 72) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. GABRIEL YNOA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 60-31 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 69-84 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 131-123 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-83 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-54 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-42 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 789-820 (+20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 422-418 (+47.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HELLICKSON is 17-13 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 17-13 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 10-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 81-72 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 119-140 (-59.9 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 16-20 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 81-72 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 53-54 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 62-55 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 35-33 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


NY METS is 8-5 (+0.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)


JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 7.58 and a WHIP of 1.719.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)


GABRIEL YNOA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.


CINCINNATI (63 - 89) at MILWAUKEE (69 - 84) - 8:10 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 126-188 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 126-188 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 128-188 (-46.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 38-54 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 12-8 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CINCINNATI is 414-375 (+57.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 28-41 (-17.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 40-67 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-56 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History


CINCINNATI is 9-7 (+2.5 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.6 Units)


ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 0.927.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


ZACH DAVIES vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DAVIES is 1-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)


COLORADO (73 - 80) at LA DODGERS (87 - 66) - 10:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 632-989 (-185.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 576-909 (-168.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 83-126 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-58 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 this season.
COLORADO is 40-43 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 21-18 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 87-66 (-2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-14 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
LA DODGERS are 84-64 (-4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-52 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 46-39 (-5.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 49-39 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


LA DODGERS is 9-7 (+0.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)


JON GRAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GRAY is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)


SCOTT KAZMIR vs. COLORADO since 1997
KAZMIR is 2-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

SAN FRANCISCO (81 - 72) at SAN DIEGO (64 - 89) - 10:40 PM
ALBERT SUAREZ (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-72 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-29 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 78-72 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-51 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-51 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SUAREZ is 0-6 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 15-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
SAN DIEGO is 63-84 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 50-55 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-47 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-20 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History


SAN DIEGO is 6-10 (+2.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.5 Units)


ALBERT SUAREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SUAREZ is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)


EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
JACKSON is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 4-5 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)


NY YANKEES (79 - 73) at TORONTO (83 - 69) - 7:05 PM
BRYAN MITCHELL (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History


TORONTO is 9-6 (+1.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)


BRYAN MITCHELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
MITCHELL is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.590.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.7 units)


BOSTON (89 - 64) at TAMPA BAY (65 - 87) - 7:10 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 238-240 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
POMERANZ is 1-10 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 4-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 32-15 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 10-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday this season.
BOSTON is 34-16 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
BOSTON is 35-22 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-87 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-42 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-18 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-42 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season.
TAMPA BAY is 39-57 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 36-42 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-57 (-24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARCHER is 9-22 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 4-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 1-7 (-7.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 3-12 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 4-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 6-14 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 5-11 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 2-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 1-8 (-7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History


TAMPA BAY is 7-9 (-0.4 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)


DREW POMERANZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)


CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 1-10 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.56 and a WHIP of 1.661.
His team's record is 4-11 (-10.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-9. (-4.4 units)


KANSAS CITY (77 - 76) at DETROIT (82 - 70) - 7:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-29 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
DUFFY is 2-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 82-70 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 77-67 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 49-33 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 43-38 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FULMER is 17-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 16-7 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 77-76 (+2.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-41 (+17.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 132-123 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 42-25 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-71 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 129-113 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-55 (+3.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 392-529 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 83-77 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-56 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DUFFY is 17-7 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DUFFY is 29-16 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 219-231 (-58.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History


KANSAS CITY is 10-6 (+3.6 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.8 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)


DANNY DUFFY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUFFY is 5-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 7-8 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-2.7 units)


MICHAEL FULMER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FULMER is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)


CHI WHITE SOX (72 - 80) at CLEVELAND (89 - 63) - 7:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-34 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-41 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 68-78 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 112-131 (-21.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-29 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-21 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-26 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-7 (+14.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-5 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-22 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-26 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-36 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 87-81 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History


CLEVELAND is 10-6 (+1.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)


MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GONZALEZ is 4-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)


TREVOR BAUER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BAUER is 3-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.283.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.3 units)


LA ANGELS (67 - 86) at HOUSTON (81 - 72) - 8:10 PM
ALEX MEYER (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 67-86 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 5-19 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-39 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA ANGELS are 62-84 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 7-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after getting shut out this season.
LA ANGELS are 818-819 (+55.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 118-79 (+34.0 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
HOUSTON is 81-72 (-4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


HOUSTON is 11-2 (+8.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)


ALEX MEYER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MEYER is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 10.11 and a WHIP of 2.247.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


DOUG FISTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FISTER is 3-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.5 units)


SEATTLE (80 - 72) at MINNESOTA (55 - 98) - 8:10 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 156-158 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 148-154 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-85 (-29.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 371-341 (-80.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
PAXTON is 5-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 3-13 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 2-12 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 124-113 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 57-39 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 44-29 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-98 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-22 (-11.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-49 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 5-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-94 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-61 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-67 (-31.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-57 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


MINNESOTA is 3-0 (+5.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)


JAMES PAXTON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PAXTON is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)


KYLE GIBSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GIBSON is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)


TEXAS (90 - 63) at OAKLAND (66 - 86) - 9:35 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 90-63 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 61-45 (+26.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-38 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 37-31 (+16.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 42-31 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-28 (+18.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 88-58 (+32.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 67-42 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 68-44 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 35-27 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 45-34 (+8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMELS is 22-8 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 20-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 21-8 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 25-10 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 16-1 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 134-180 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-45 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 6-20 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 17-32 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 2-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 33-45 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 40-51 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-56 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-53 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.


Head-to-Head Series History


OAKLAND is 8-8 (+1.7 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)


COLE HAMELS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HAMELS is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)


KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.47 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)


ARIZONA (64 - 88) at BALTIMORE (82 - 71) - 7:05 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 64-88 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 63-87 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 45-60 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 43-67 (-21.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 83-120 (-33.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 79-146 (-49.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-52 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILLER is 16-35 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 15-35 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 8-28 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 15-29 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 2-19 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 82-71 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 47-31 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 75-62 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 71-46 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-48 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 60-35 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 45-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 74-81 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 207-330 (-99.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
GALLARDO is 3-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season 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.


SHELBY MILLER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.


YOVANI GALLARDO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GALLARDO is 8-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 10-4 (+5.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-6.4 units)

 

[CNOTES]

DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME


Arizona at Baltimore - Friday September 23, 2016


The Diamondbacks head to Baltimore tonight to face an Orioles team that is 0-4 in Yovani Gallardo’s last 4 home starts. Arizona is the pick (+165) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+165). To get all of today’s MLB picks, click on the date below.



FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2016


Arizona
@
Baltimore
Game 979-980
September 23, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Arizona
(Miller) 15.830
Baltimore
(Gallardo) 14.737
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Baltimore
-185
10
Dunkel Pick: Arizona
(+165); Under


Texas
@
Oakland
Game 977-978
September 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Texas
(Hamels) 16.109
Oakland
(Grveman) 15.155
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Texas
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Texas
-150
8
Dunkel Pick: Texas
(-150); Over


Seattle
@
Minnesota
Game 975-976
September 23, 2016 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Seattle
(Paxton) 15.969
Minnesota
(Gibson) 13.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Seattle
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Seattle
-135
9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle
(-135); Under


LA Angels
@
Houston
Game 973-974
September 23, 2016 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: LA Angels
(Meyer) 15.155
Houston
(Fister) 15.969
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Houston
-150
9
Dunkel Pick: Houston
(-150); Under


Chicago White Sox
@
Cleveland
Game 971-972
September 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Chicago White Sox
(Gnzalez) 16.153
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.170
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chicago White Sox
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Cleveland
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox
(+150); Over


Kansas City
@
Detroit
Game 969-970
September 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Kansas City
(Duffy) 13.655
Detroit
(Fulmer) 15.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Detroit
-130
8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City
(+110); Under


Boston
@
Tampa Bay
Game 967-968
September 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Boston
(Pmeranz) 16.346
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 17.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Tampa Bay
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Boston
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay
(+105); Over


NY Yankees
@
Toronto
Game 965-966
September 23, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: NY Yankees
(Mitchell) 14.755
Toronto
(Liriano) 17.654
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Toronto
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Toronto
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick: Toronto
N/A


San Francisco
@
San Diego
Game 963-964
September 23, 2016 @ 10:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: San Francisco
(Suarez) 13.250
San Diego
(Jackson) 15.737
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: San Diego
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: San Francisco
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego
(+120); Under


Colorado
@
LA Dodgers
Game 961-962
September 23, 2016 @ 10:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Colorado
(Gray) 14.306
LA Dodgers
(Kazmir) 16.545
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: LA Dodgers
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: LA Dodgers
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers
(-150); Over


Cincinnati
@
Milwaukee
Game 959-960
September 23, 2016 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 17.600
Milwaukee
(Davies) 14.571
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Cincinnati
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Milwaukee
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati
(+105); Over


Philadelphia
@
NY Mets
Game 957-958
September 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Philadelphia
(Hellckson) 15.170
NY Mets
(Ynoa) 13.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: NY Mets
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia
(+150); Over


Atlanta
@
Miami
Game 955-956
September 23, 2016 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Atlanta
(Wisler) 16.521
Miami
(Cashner) 12.033
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Atlanta
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Miami
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta
(+115); Under


Washington
@
Pittsburgh
Game 953-954
September 23, 2016 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Washington
(Gnzalez) 15.435
Pittsburgh
(Taillon) 13.867
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Washington
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Pittsburgh
-115
8
Dunkel Pick: Washington
(-105); Over


St. Louis
@
Chicago Cubs
Game 951-952
September 23, 2016 @ 2:20 pm


Dunkel Rating: St. Louis
(Leake) 15.435
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 16.545
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chicago Cubs
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Chicago Cubs
-200
No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs
(-200); N/A

 

[CNOTES]

Friday's Diamond Notes
September 23, 2016


Hottest team: Red Sox (8-0 last eight)


Boston is catching fire at the right time, coming off a four-game road sweep of Baltimore to extend its AL East advantage to 5 ½ games with nine contests remaining. The Red Sox have scored at least five runs in each of their last eight games, while the pitching staff helped shut down the Orioles to register four straight UNDERS. Boston travels to Tampa Bay to begin a weekend series with the last-place Rays, as Boston has won seven of the past 10 matchups. Drew Pomeranz takes the mound tonight for Boston, who is winless in two starts against Tampa Bay, while the Sox are 1-4 in the southpaw’s past five outings.

Coldest team: Twins (2-8 last 10)


Even though Minnesota has pretty much been out of the playoff race since April, the Twins’ offense has hit a new low in September. The Twins have been swept in consecutive series by the Mets and Tigers, scoring two runs or less in six straight games, while posting four runs in Thursday’s doubleheader sweep by Detroit. Since taking two games in Atlanta on August 16 and August 17, the Twins have slumped to a 6-27 record the past 33 contests, including a 4-12 mark at Target Field. Minnesota hosts Seattle tonight, as the Twins swept the Mariners at Safeco Field when the teams last met in late May.


Hottest pitcher: Jeremy Hellickson, Phillies (12-9, 3.57 ERA)


Philadelphia dropped a tough decision in extra innings at New York last night to snap a two-game winning streak. The Phillies send out their most consistent pitcher this season to the mound tonight as Hellickson hasn’t allowed an earned run in consecutive starts. The right-hander tossed a complete-game three-hitter in an 8-0 shutout of the Marlins his previous time out, while the Phillies try to improve on a 5-2 record in his last seven road starts.


Coldest pitcher: Trevor Bauer, Indians (11-8, 4.24 ERA)


Cleveland is creeping closer towards an AL Central title and a playoff berth, but the Tribe needs Bauer to get on track. The Indians’ right-hander has allowed 17 earned runs in his last three starts, including giving up six earned runs in 5.1 innings of an 8-1 loss at Chicago 10 days ago. Bauer gets another shot at the White Sox tonight at Progressive Field, as the Indians posted a 5-2 record against Chicago in his career prior to that disastrous start. The good news for Cleveland tonight is the 6-2 mark the team owns when Bauer has taken the mound at home since the All-Star break.


Biggest UNDER run: Angels (7-0 last seven)


Los Angeles could have easily thrown in the towel at this point, but the Angels have been competitive of late by winning four of its past six games. Two of those defeats came by one run each at Texas, while Ricky Nolasco tossed seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory at Houston on Thursday. The Halos are riding a seven-game UNDER streak, which included three UNDERS on high totals at Texas this week (all 10 ½ or higher). Alex Meyer heads to the mound for Los Angeles tonight, as the right-hander has cashed the UNDER in all three of his starts since entering the rotation, while not allowing a run in five innings in his last outing against Toronto.


Biggest OVER run: White Sox (5-1 last six)


Chicago is counting the days until the season is over, dropping five straight games as it will finish under .500 for the fourth consecutive season. The White Sox staff has allowed 33 runs in the previous four losses, including ace Chris Sale yielding six earned runs in four innings of Wednesday’s 8-3 trouncing by the Phillies. The Sox head to Cleveland tonight as four of the past six matchups have eclipsed the OVER, while Chicago captured three of four meetings earlier this month on the South Side.


Matchup to watch: Royals vs. Tigers


Detroit is motoring towards a playoff spot in the American League, overtaking slumping Baltimore for the second Wild Card spot behind Toronto. The Tigers have won four straight, coming off a three-game sweep of the Twins, while making up four games this week thanks to the Orioles getting swept by the Red Sox. Detroit tries to keep up its hot ways with Kansas City invading Comerica Park this weekend, as the defending champions need a miracle to win their third straight AL pennant.


The Royals were swept by the Indians in Cleveland, including a pair of one-run defeats to drop to 77-76 and 5 ½ games behind Detroit for the second Wild Card spot. Kansas City swept Detroit the last time these teams hooked up in the Motor City in mid-August, which included a dominating performance in a 6-1 victory by Danny Duffy. The Royals’ southpaw has cooled off recently, as Kansas City has won only one of his last five starts, but the Royals own a 7-3 mark in his 10 road starts this season.


Michael Fulmer began the season on fire for Detroit with a 9-2 mark, but the Tigers have stumbled to a 2-5 record in his past seven starts. Fulmer has won once in three starts against Kansas City this season, picking up a no-decision in a 4-2 walk-off victory over the Royals in mid-July after tossing eight innings.


Betcha didn’t know: The Athletics have been awful in series openers down the stretch, owning a 2-9 record in their last 11 Game 1’s of a series. Oakland hosts Texas tonight after the A’s were swept at home by the Astros. The only good news for the A’s heading into the series opener is their 6-1 record in Kendall Graveman’s seven starts as a home underdog, as he opposes Texas ace Cole Hamels.


Biggest public favorite: Cubs (-200) vs. Cardinals

Biggest public underdog: Nationals (+105) at Pirates


Biggest line move: Angels (+150 to +135) at Astros