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MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, July 23

Dodgers-Pirates
Haren is 0-3, 9.64 in his last three starts.
Liriano is 1-4, 5.23 in his last seven starts.

Dodgers lost six of their last nine road games.
Pittsburgh won 13 of its last 16 home games.

Five of last seven Haren starts went over total.

Giants-Phillies
Bumgarner is 2-0, 3.65 in his last couple starts.
Burnett is 1-3, 4.96 in his last five starts.

Giants won five of their last six games.
Phillies lost eleven of last fourteen at home.

Over is 4-0-1 in last five Bumgarner starts.

Marlins-Braves
Eovaldi is 0-2, 6.38 in his last four starts.
Santana is 3-1, 4.00 in his last four starts.

Marlins won their last three games.
Atlanta lost three of its last four games.

Six of last eight Atlanta games went over.

Padres-Cubs
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
Wada allowed one unearned run in five IP in his only MLB start.

San Diego lost six of its last seven road games.
Cubs lost 11 of their last 14 games.

Seven of last ten Kennedy starts stayed under the total.

Reds-Brewers
Leake is 1-2, 4.91 in his last four starts.
Lohse is 2-2, 3.66 in his last five starts.

Reds lost their last eight road games.
Milwaukee won its last three home games.

Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Cincinnati road games.

Nationals-Rockies
Strasburg is 1-1, 2.96 in his last four starts.
de la Rosa is 4-0, 3.77 in his last five starts.

Washington won five six of its last seven games.
Colorado lost its last seven games.

Under is 6-3 in last nine games at Coors Field.

Rangers-Bronx
Darvish is 2-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.
Phelps is 1-0, 2.79 in his last three starts.

Rangers lost 26 of their last 32 games.
Bronx won five of its last seven games.

Under is 10-2-2 in last fourteen Bronx home games.

Red Sox-Blue Jays
Buchholz is 2-1, 2.86 in his last four starts.
Dickey is 1-6, 4.28 in his last seven starts.

Boston won eight of its last ten games.
Blue Jays lost ten of their last fifteen games.

Five of last seven Buchholz starts went over total.

Indians-Twins
Bauer is 2-0, 2.75 in his last three starts.
Gibson is 0-3, 10.13 in his last three starts.

Cleveland won seven of its last ten games.
Twins lost eight of their last ten home games.

Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Cleveland road games.

Royals-White Sox
Shields is 1-1, 2.75 in his last three starts.
Quintana is 2-0, 1.77 in his last six starts.

Kansas City lost seven of its last nine games.
White Sox won seven of their last nine home games.

Five of last seven Shields starts went over the total; last six Quintana starts all stayed under.

Orioles-Angels
Tillman is 2-1, 2.44 in his last six starts.
Weaver is 3-0, 2.78 in his last six starts.

Baltimore won six of its last eight road games.
Angels won 14 of their last 19 games, but lost last two.

Five of last seven Weaver starts stayed under total.

Astros-A's
Peacock is 1-2, 3.86 in his last six starts.
Chavez is 1-2, 4.98 in his last four starts.

Houston lost 12 of its last 18 road games.
Oakland won 13 of its last 16 home games.

Three of last four Peacock road starts stayed under total.

Rays-Cardinals
Cobb is 3-0, 4.43 in his last four starts.
Lynn is 3-0, 1.86 in his last three starts.

Tampa Bay won its last six games, is 14-2 in last 16 road games.
Cardinals won seven of their last eleven games.

Over is 4-0-1 in last five Cobb starts.

Tigers-Diamondbacks
Sanchez is 1-2, 5.26 in his last four starts.
Cahill is 0-4, 8.74 in five starts this season.

Tigers lost five of their last seven games.
Arizona won five of its last six home games.

Six of last eight Sanchez starts went over total.

Mets-Mariners
Colon is 0-3, 5.88 in his last four starts.
Walker is 1-1, 3.60 in two starts, last of which was July 6.

Mets lost nine of their last twelve road games.
Seattle lost nine of its last fourteen games.

Ten of last twelve games at Safeco Field stayed under total.

Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Leake 8-12; Lohse 14-6
-- Strasburg 11-10; de la Rosa 13-7
-- Bumgarner 11-9; Burnett 10-11
-- Haren 10-10; Liriano 8-8
-- Eovaldi 7-13; Santana 9-9
-- Kennedy 9-12; Wada 0-1

-- Bauer 7-6; Gibson 8-11
-- Shields 12-9; Quintana 8-12
-- Buchholz 7-8; Dickey 9-12
-- Darvish 12-6; Phelps 4-10
-- Peacock 6-8; Chavez 13-6
-- Tillman 13-8; Weaver 13-8

-- Sanchez 9-8; Cahill 1-4
-- Colon 10-9; Walker 1-1
-- Cobb 6-7; Lynn 13-7

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Leake 5-20; Lohse 8-20
-- Strasburg 7-21; de la Rosa 6-20
-- Bumgarner 4-21; Burnett 6-21
-- Haren 10-20; Liriano 6-16
-- Eovaldi 7-20; Santana 7-18
-- Kennedy 6-21; Wada 0-1

-- Bauer 4-13; Gibson 6-19
-- Shields 5-21; Quintana 2-20
-- Buchholz 5-15; Dickey 4-21
-- Darvish 3-18; Phelps 1-14
-- Peacock 5-14; Chavez 5-19
-- Tillman 8-21; Weaver 4-21

-- Sanchez 5-17; Cahill 2-5
-- Colon 7-20; Walker 2-2
-- Cobb 4-14; Lynn 5-20

Umpires
-- LA-Pitt-- 10 of last 13 Diaz games went over total.
-- SF-Phil-- Five of last seven Carapazza games stayed under.
-- Mia-Atl-- Nine of last twelve West games went over.
-- Cin-Mil--11 of 16 Segal games went over the total.
-- Wsh-Col-- Over is 7-1-2 in last ten Emmel games.
-- SD-Chi-- 12 of last 17 Tichenor games went over.

-- Tex-NY-- Under is 12-5-1 in last 18 Scott games.
-- Bos-Tor-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Morales games.
-- KC-Chi-- Underdogs are 5-4 in last nine Fletcher games.
-- Cle-Min-- Six of last eight Little games stayed under total.
-- Balt-LAA-- Six of last eight HGibson games stayed under.
-- Hst-A's-- Seven of nine Marquez games stayed under.

-- Det-Az-- Underdogs won seven of last eight Gonzalez games.
-- NY-Sea-- Four of last five Joyce games went over total.
-- TB-StL-- Underdogs won five of last seven Bellino games.

 

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MLB

Wednesday, July 23

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1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games

2:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home

3:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. COLORADO
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:40 PM
NY METS vs. SEATTLE
NY Mets are 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

3:40 PM
DETROIT vs. ARIZONA
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 3-17 SU in its last 20 games
Texas is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 8 games

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

7:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

7:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:15 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. ST. LOUIS
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of St. Louis's last 21 games at home

8:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

10:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. OAKLAND
Houston is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against Oakland
Houston is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
Oakland13-2-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Oakland8-2-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore

 

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MLB

Wednesday, July 23


Rain in the forecast for Yankee Stadium Wednesday

Wednesdays meeting between the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium could be threatened by scattered thunderstorms.

Forecasts are calling for a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms by gametime, with a 30 percent possibility in the forecast leading up to first pitch.


Lohse, Brewers trending Under against Reds

When Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse has faced the Cincinnati Reds recently, the Under is a scorching hot 6-0. Lohse gets the nod for the Reds against the Brew Crew at Miller Park Wednesday.

The Brewers are presently -154 faves on the moneyline with an O/U of 7.5


Dodgers dominating lefties, face Liriano Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been feasting on left-handed pitching lately. In their last nine games versus southpaws, L.A. is a 8-1 through Tuesday. Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Francisco Liriano will be on the mound when the Bucs host the Dodgers at PNC Park Wednesday.

The Pirates are currently -135 faves on the moneyline with a total of 7.5


Royals owning ChiSox in Chicago

The Kansas City Royals have struggled mightily in the past little while, but Royals backers have some hope heading into their matchup against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday. Through Tuesday, the Royals are 10-2 in their last 12 meetings with the ChiSox in the Windy City.

The game is a pick 'em with a total of 7.5


Peacock cashing in for Under backers

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock has been a stud for bettors backing the Under in recent games. In the 26-year-old's last seven outings, the Under is 6-1. Houston sends Peacock to the bump when they face off against the Oakland Athletics in the Bay Area Wednesday.

The A's are heavy -235 faves on the moneyline with a total of 7.5.


This umpire loves high totals

Over backers will be glad to see Paul Emmel behind the plate for Wednesday's meeting between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals at Coors Field. In Emmel's last 10 games calling balls and strikes, the Over is a red-hot 7-1-2.

The Nats are currently -158 with a total of 10


Phillies have been a boon for Over bettors

If you've been backing the Over in Phillies games recently, you've been making some nice profits. In Philadelphia's last eight games, the Over is 7-1 through Tuesday. The Phils host the San Francisco Giants Wednesday.

San Fran are -134 faves on the moneyline with a total of 7.5.


Ump trend you need to know

Umpire Will Little will be behind the plate for Wednesday's matchup between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins, which means Under backers need to take note. In Little's last seven games calling balls and strikes, the Under is 6-2.

The Tribe are currently slight -108 faves with a total of 7.5

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 23

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CINCINNATI (51 - 49) at MILWAUKEE (56 - 45) - 2:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 56-43 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LOHSE is 54-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 59-30 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 54-35 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 681-754 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 28-12 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 29-19 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 618-698 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 493-543 (+45.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-29 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-5 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.3 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LEAKE is 2-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOHSE is 5-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.01 and a WHIP of 1.204.
His team's record is 8-9 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-10. (-4.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (55 - 43) at COLORADO (40 - 60) - 3:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. JORGE DE LA ROSA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
STRASBURG is 25-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 5-10 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 25-26 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 12-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 33-16 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 19-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 12-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 33-15 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 21-3 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DE LA ROSA is 16-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 15-5 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-60 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-29 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-60 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 27-43 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRASBURG is 2-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 2-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 4-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (43 - 57) - 7:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-65 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 380-357 (+41.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
BURNETT is 9-0 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 8-1 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 16-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-44 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-19 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-44 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-63 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-10 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-10 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-18 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 116-146 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-28 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 98-124 (-33.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-20 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BURNETT is 6-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (56 - 46) at PITTSBURGH (53 - 47) - 7:05 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HAREN is 21-29 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 21-29 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 23-32 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 150-118 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 85-53 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 148-117 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-26 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 123-98 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 349-359 (+48.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 18-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 17-6 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+2.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAREN is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.377.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-5.9 units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MIAMI (47 - 52) at ATLANTA (54 - 46) - 7:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 117-178 (-45.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 120-75 (+27.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 50-54 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-31 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 347-393 (+44.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SANTANA is 16-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 8-16 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-5 (+2.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. ATLANTA since 1997
EOVALDI is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 5-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.3 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. MIAMI since 1997
SANTANA is 1-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.61 and a WHIP of 1.675.
His team's record is 1-4 (-5.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

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SAN DIEGO (43 - 56) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 57) - 8:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. TSUYOSHI WADA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 43-56 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 1-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-56 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-154 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-73 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-154 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 205-219 (-73.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-122 (-35.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-50 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-69 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 671-673 (-156.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 200-172 (-43.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.80 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-8. (-7.8 units)

TSUYOSHI WADA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (51 - 49) at MINNESOTA (45 - 54) - 1:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. ANTHONY SWARZAK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-5 (+0.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

ANTHONY SWARZAK vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SWARZAK is 0-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 12.06 and a WHIP of 2.042.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (49 - 50) at CHI WHITE SOX (48 - 53) - 2:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 48-53 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 69-64 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-40 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 22-9 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 28-13 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 29-15 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-72 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 106-146 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-91 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-66 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-4 (+1.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SHIELDS is 7-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 11-9 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-10. (-1.0 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
QUINTANA is 0-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.52 and a WHIP of 1.304.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.4 units)

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BOSTON (47 - 53) at TORONTO (52 - 49) - 7:05 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 47-54 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 17-24 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 30-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 29-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 72-49 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 13-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 17-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 8-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 13-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 (+2.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 10-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.66 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 11-8 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.4 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 2-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.345.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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TEXAS (40 - 60) at NY YANKEES (51 - 48) - 7:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 40-60 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 3-15 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TEXAS is 38-56 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 26-45 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 29-41 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 24-35 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 52-69 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-37 (-25.7 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.
NY YANKEES are 1-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-31 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DARVISH is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.2 units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. TEXAS since 1997
PHELPS is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (42 - 58) at OAKLAND (61 - 38) - 10:05 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 15-51 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-95 (-39.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-46 (-24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 61-38 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 136-79 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-22 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-34 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 95-64 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 169-117 (+47.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 100-76 (+24.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 117-69 (+30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-24 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-3 (-0.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PEACOCK is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 1-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.1 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CHAVEZ is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (55 - 44) at LA ANGELS (59 - 40) - 10:05 PM
CHRIS TILLMAN (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 59-40 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 33-13 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-12 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WEAVER is 89-36 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 14-2 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 89-36 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 70-30 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 27-9 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 56-44 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-16 (+13.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-15 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-42 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-24 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-31 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-12 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TILLMAN is 35-20 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-1 (+8.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 10-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 8-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 26-12 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 16-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 19-9 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-14 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 147-129 (-60.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 129-122 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 55-75 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
TILLMAN is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.84 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JERED WEAVER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WEAVER is 6-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.005.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

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DETROIT (55 - 42) at ARIZONA (44 - 57) - 3:40 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 153-117 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-41 (-22.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 54-48 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 23-28 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANCHEZ is 41-42 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANCHEZ is 40-41 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 29-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 17-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 29-17 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 46-56 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-30 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-55 (-22.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 44-57 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 7-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

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

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. DETROIT since 1997
CAHILL is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.418.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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NY METS (47 - 53) at SEATTLE (53 - 47) - 3:40 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLON is 20-13 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 24-14 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-19. (-4.0 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (48 - 53) at ST LOUIS (54 - 46) - 7:15 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 48-53 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-36 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 126-78 (+27.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 78-40 (+28.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games this season.
COBB is 12-2 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 7-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

LANCE LYNN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, July 23

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Game of the Day: Reds at Brewers
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Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers (-144, 7.5)

The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to avoid a winless road trip upon resuming play after the All-Star break when they close a three-game series in Milwaukee against the Brewers on Wednesday. The Reds have lost five straight games – scoring 11 total runs – as they have staggered coming out of the break. Milwaukee has put a stretch in which it lost 11 of 12 in the rear-view mirror as Tuesday’s 4-3 walk-off victory was its fourth in six games.

Brewers All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy hit two solo homers – including the game-winning blast in the ninth – Tuesday for his first homers since July 4. Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez hit back-to-back solo shots in the first inning and Braun has gone 16-for-39 with two homers and eight RBIs during a 10-game hitting streak. The Reds have lost eight consecutive road games since winning at San Francisco on June 29.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Brewers as -152 favorites, but that has moved to -144. The total has held at 7.5.

POWER RANKINGS: Reds (-159), Brewers (-181)

INJURY REPORT: Reds - SS Zack Cozart (Questionable, finger), 1B Joey Votto (15-day DL, oblique), 2B Brandon Phillips (15-day DL, thumb).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Mike Leake (7-8, 3.63 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Kyle Lohse (10-4, 3.16)

Leake has allowed four runs in each of his last two outings and has given up 37 hits in 25 2/3 innings over his past four turns. He has split two 2014 decisions with the Brewers and recorded the victory June 15 despite being touched up for four runs and nine hits over five innings. He is 2-1 with a 4.43 ERA in seven career starts against Milwaukee.

Lohse snapped a three-start winless stretch by defeating Washington on July 18. He allowed just one run in seven innings while notching the victory but gave up a season-worst 10 hits. Lohse is 0-1 with a 3.97 ERA in two starts against Cincinnati this season and possesses a 5-5 mark and 3.01 ERA over 17 career outings against the Reds.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Reds are 0-8 in their last eight road games.
* Over is 11-5 in umpire Chris Segal's last 16 games behind home plate.
* Brewers are 4-1 in Lohses last five starts as a favorite.

CONSENSUS: 59.78 percent of wagers on Consensus are backing the Brewers.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, July 23

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MLB betting cheat sheet: Jays, Red Sox Continue Over Trend
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Jays, Red Sox Continue Over Trend

A late two-run homer from Stephen Drew didn't mean much to the Red Sox in a 7-3 loss to Toronto, but it did send the total Over for the fifth straight time in the head-to-head series. The teams are 6-1-1 O/U for the season.

Jesse a Giant Favorite

Oakland right-hander Jesse Chavez will look to continue his hot streak as a favorite Wednesday, entering at -255 when the Athletics host the Houston Astros. Chavez is 5-0 against the moneyline in his last five starts as a favorite, with three of those results coming at home.

Gee No Whiz vs. Brewers

New York Mets right-hander Dillon Gee may have his hands full Thursday night as he faces the host Milwaukee Brewers. Gee has yet to beat the Brewers in his career, going 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA in three starts.

Pitching Notes

* San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner hopes to maintain his dominance away from AT&T Park on Wednesday as he leads the Giants (-140, 7.5) into Philadelphia. Bumgarner is 7-2 with a scintillating 1.94 ERA in 11 road starts so far this season.

* New York Yankees righty Brandon McCarthy has adjusted well to his move to the Bronx as he prepares to face the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday. McCarthy was the worst value pitcher in baseball while with Arizona, but is 2-0 against the moneyline in two starts since being traded.

Hitting Notes

* Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera is heating up, recording three three-hit games in his last four outings to raise his average to .309. The Blue Jays are 22-15 against the moneyline and 21-16 O/U when Cabrera records a multi-hit game entering Wednesday's game against Boston.

* San Francisco catcher Buster Posey has owned his career matchup with Philadephia lefty Cole Hamels, who gets the call Thursday against the visiting Giants. Posey is 7-for-11 versus Hamels, with four doubles and a home run.

Totals Streak

New York Yankees (7-1 O/U): The pitching has thrived even without injured ace CC Sabathia, limiting opponents to three runs or fewer in seven of the last eight games. The recent Under streak has dropped the Yankees to 43-55-1 O/U for the season.

Prop of the Day

It's one of the longest shots of the day, but it may be worth taking a flyer on the Nationals and Rockies to play to a push (+1,000). The Rockies rank second in the majors with nine pushes, while the Nationals and Pirates are tied with eight apiece.

Injury Notes

* Houston Astros oufielder George Springer missed his second straight game with knee and quad injuries. The Astros have struggled without their hard-hitting rookie, going 1-4 against the moneyline and 1-3-1 O/U in his absence entering Tuesday's game against host Oakland.

* The Colorado Rockies have placed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list with a left hip flexor strain. Tulowitzki has fought through a variety of ailments this season, missing time earlier in the year with quad and groin injuries.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, July 23


Check out the wind conditions at Wrigley

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will conclude their three-game series at Wrigley Field Wednesday, and the players will have to deal with some windy conditions.

According to DailyBaseballData.com, wind will blow in from left field at roughly 16 mph. The Cubs are 2-6 at Wrigley when the wind blows in from left and the Over/Under record is 5-3.

The Cubbies are currently -109 home faves and the total is off the board.


Not many runs in recent Reds-Brewers meetings

The Under is 5-0 in the past five meetings between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers. The two N.L. Central rivals finish up their three-game set at Miller Park Wednesday.

The past five matchups between the two teams have yielded a total of 27 runs - which equates to an average of 5.4 runs per game.

Mike Leake is slated to get the start for the Reds while Kyle Lohse will counter for the Brewers.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, July 23


Game roundup: Headley lifts Yankees past Rangers in 14


NEW YORK -- Chase Headley came through in his fourth at-bat as a Yankee, hitting a game-winning single in the 14th inning as New York outlasted the Texas Rangers for a 2-1 victory Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

The switch-hitting third baseman entered the game as a pinch hitter for Zelous Wheeler in the eighth and was hitless in his first three at-bats. With runners at first and third in the 14th, Headley singled into left field against Nick Tepesch (3-6). Yankees second baseman Brian Roberts easily scored, ending the 4-hour, 51-minute marathon.

After rounding first base, Headley was mobbed by his teammates, whom he met 4 1/2 hours earlier after being acquired from the San Diego Padres and flying in from Chicago. While doing his postgame interview, he was given a Gatorade shower by left fielder Brett Gardner.

The Yankees won for the 10th time in 16 games and improved to 4-1 on a 10-game homestand thanks to their third walk-off win of the season. They did so after tying the game in the 13th against Texas closer Joakim Soria on a base hit by Carlos Beltran.

Giants 9, Phillies 6 (14 innings)

PHILADELPHIA -- Brandon Crawford's three-run, 14th-inning double broke a 5-5 tie and sparked San Francisco past Philadelphia.

Catcher Hector Sanchez knocked in Crawford with a single.

The Phillies led 5-4 going into the ninth, but Giants first baseman Buster Posey tied the game with a solo homer to left off closer Jonathan Papelbon. It was Papelbon's third blown save in 26 opportunities this year.

George Kontos (3-0) won for the second night in a row, pitching 2 1/3 innings and allowing a run in the 14th. Tim Lincecum recorded the last two outs for his first-ever save. He was the ninth pitcher used by the Giants.

Brewers 4, Reds 3

MILWAUKEE -- Jonathan Lucroy hit two home runs, including a walk-off, solo shot in the ninth inning, as Milwaukee rallied to beat Cincinnati.

Lucroy gave Milwaukee a 3-1 lead in the sixth with a two-out homer off right-hander Homer Bailey, but Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson couldn't preserve the lead in the seventh. Nelson hit Zack Cozart with a pitch to load the bases, and then plunked Ramon Santiago to make it 3-2 before giving way to right-hander Brandon Kinztler. Pinch hitter Chris Heisey delivered a game-tying sacrifice fly.

Lucroy finally broke the deadlock on a 1-1 offering from right-hander Sam LeCure (1-2).

Cubs 6, Padres 0

CHICAGO -- Anthony Rizzo hit two solo home runs, and right-hander Kyle Hendricks worked seven efficient innings for his first major league victory as Chicago snapped a five-game losing streak with a shutout of San Diego.

Hendricks (1-0), called up from Triple-A Iowa earlier in the day, allowed five hits in seven innings in his second big league start.

Rizzo made it 2-0 in the third with a leadoff, first-pitch shot to the back of the right-field bleachers. Rizzo homered off right-handed reliever Blaine Boyer in the seventh inning, giving him his seventh career multi-homer game. He leads the National League with 25 homers.

Pirates 12, Dodgers 7

PITTSBURGH -- Ike Davis had three hits, including his first home run since June 9, and Gregory Polanco and Neil Walker also homered and drove in three runs each as Pittsburgh outlasted Los Angeles.

Polanco, a rookie right fielder, delivered the big blow, a two-run single with two outs in the sixth inning off reliever Jamey Wright that snapped a 4-4 tied and keyed a four-run inning. Travis Snider singled in a run and Polanco scored on a wild pitch by Wright.

Pirates starter Vance Worley (3-1) got the win as he pitched six innings and gave up four runs -- one earned -- and seven hits while striking out five and walking two. It was the right-hander's first career victory against the Dodgers after giving up a combined nine runs in eight innings in his previous two starts.

Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 3

TORONTO -- Jose Reyes and Dioner Navarro homered in the sixth inning, and J.A. Happ pitched six shutout innings as Toronto snapped Boston's five-game winning streak.

Happ (8-5) held Boston to seven hits and one walk while striking out four in six innings.

The Blue Jays used a pair of homers to score three runs in the sixth and take a 4-0 lead. Reyes led off with his eighth homer of the season. Melky Cabrera followed with a double and took third on Jose Bautista's fly out to right. Navarro then hit his seventh homer of the season.

Marlins 6, Braves 5

ATLANTA -- Donovan Solano had a career-best four hits, and Jacob Turner, banished to the bullpen in early June, was successful in his return to the rotation as Miami held on to beat Atlanta.

Solano, a second baseman who came in batting .234, had three singles, a double and a walk in a 4-for-4 game.

The Braves scored three times in the eighth inning, but Marlins closer Steve Cishek pitched a scoreless ninth for his 23rd save in 26 opportunities. He was helped by catcher Jeff Mathis throwing out pinch runner Jordan Schafer, who had been successful on 17 of his previous 18 steal attempts.

Indians 8, Twins 2

MINNEAPOLIS -- Cleveland got four hits from first baseman Carlos Santana, including a home run, in a win over Minnesota.

Santana doubled in the second inning and scored the game's first run later in the frame. He bunted for a single against the shift in the third, then hit a mammoth home run in the fifth inning. He doubled again in the ninth to drive in the final two runs of the game for the Indians.

Cleveland right-hander Danny Salazar allowed one run on six hits and three walks in five innings, earning the win and improving to 2-4.

Rays 7, Cardinals 2

ST. LOUIS -- Tampa Bay extended its season-high winning streak to six games at the expense of St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright, who was knocked out after just 4 2/3 innings.

In his first start since the All-Star break, Wainwright (12-5) gave up six hits and six runs, two of which were unearned thanks to his fielding error in the fifth. He walked four, including three in the fifth, struck out four and hit a man in his second-shortest outing of the year.

Six players knocked in runs for Tampa Bay, with Evan Longoria capping the scoring with a two-out solo homer in the ninth. Left fielder Matt Holliday supplied a solo homer in the sixth to cap St. Louis' scoring.

Royals 7, White Sox 1

CHICAGO -- Mike Moustakas celebrated Greek Heritage Night with two home runs, helping Kansas City beat Chicago and snap a four-game losing streak.

The Royals, who hadn't won since the All-Star break, scored four runs in the sixth inning and amassed 14 hits. Kansas City had scored two combined runs in the previous three games.

Left-hander Bruce Chen (2-2), filling the rotation spot of injured left-hander Jason Vargas, went five innings and earned his second win against Chicago this season. Moustakas finished 3-for-5, belting his 11th and 12th homers.

Nationals 7, Rockies 4

DENVER -- Adam LaRoche's three-run shot in the seventh off Rex Brothers broke a 4-4 tie, and Washington sent Colorado to its seventh consecutive loss.

Brothers was brought in to face the left-handed-hitting LaRoche, who had not hit a home run in 80 at-bats against left-handers this season and was batting .238 (19-for-80) against southpaws. LaRoche drove a 2-0 fastball to right-center for his 13th homer of the season.

The Rockies built an early 3-0 lead against starter Jordan Zimmermann and were ahead 4-2 when the right-hander left after the fifth.

Diamondbacks 5, Tigers 4

PHOENIX -- Miguel Montero hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning, and Aaron Hill homered and had three RBIs as Arizona beat Detroit.

Ender Inciarte and David Peralta walked with one out in the eighth inning off Phil Coke (1-2) before Al Alburquerque entered and walked Paul Goldschmidt on four pitches with two outs. Montero, who leads major league catchers with 58 RBIs, then delivered his single to knock in Inciarte and Peralta.

Hill homered in the first inning and followed Peralta triples in the third and sixth innings with RBIs -- a sacrifice fly in the third and a groundout in the sixth.

Mets 3, Mariners 1

SEATTLE -- Starter Jacob deGrom scattered five hits over seven innings, and Lucas Duda provided a cushion with an eighth-inning home run that went 446 feet as New York beat Seattle.

DeGrom (4-5) allowed one earned run while striking out seven to give the Mets their first win at Safeco Field, where New York had lost its previous four games -- including a three-game sweep in 2005.

This was the third consecutive start in which deGrom has gone seven innings. He has not allowed more than one run in any of the three.

Orioles 4, Angels 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings and permitted just three hits in leading Baltimore over Los Angeles.

Gonzalez (5-5), recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Norfolk, did not allow a run until center fielder Mike Trout hit a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Gonzalez finished with five strikeouts and four walks while generating nine groundouts.

Shortstop J.J. Hardy and second baseman Jonathan Schoop drove in two runs apiece while going 2-for-4. Hardy hit two doubles and Schoop pounded a two-run home run.

Astros 3, A's 2 (12 innings)

OAKLAND, Calif. -- L.J. Hoes lined a tie-breaking solo home run with one out in the top of the 12th inning, and Houston held on to beat Oakland.

Hoes ripped left-handed reliever Fernando Abad's first pitch to left field for his third home run of the season. He entered the game batting .176 and went hitless in his first four at-bats before homering off Abad (2-4), who took the loss,

Left-hander Darin Downs (2-1) recorded one out to earn the win. Chad Qualls pitched a perfect 12th for his 11th save of the season.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Wednesday, July 23


Indians winning recent Bauer starts

The Cleveland Indians have been playing some good baseball of late, sitting second in the AL Central and winning seven of their last 10 ball games. They'll look to put together back-to-back wins Wednesday with Trevor Bauer on the mound.

The Indians are 4-0 in Bauer's last four starts this season and three of those sports saw the Indians as dogs. The Indians are in Minnesota to face the Twins Wednesday and are -125 road faves.

Anthony Swarzak is slated to get the ball for the Twins.

 

[CNOTES]

Yesterday Rated Plays

4 - 1..........................+ 5.29

3 - 0...........................+ 6.00

1 - 2 ...........................+ 0.56

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Overall Rated Plays

12 - 12 - 1 .........................+3.15

10 - 6 ................................+ 9.04

9 - 11 ................................+ 3.56

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Over all rated plays + Opinons

Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

07/22/14 19-*11-*0 63.33% +*4920 Detail
07/21/14 14-*10-*0 58.33% +*920 Detail
07/20/14 11-*18-*1 37.93% -*4055 Detail
07/19/14 17-*14-*1 54.84% +*1540 Detail
07/18/14 16-*13-*1 55.17% +*1665 Detail
07/15/14 1-*1-*0 50.00% 0 Detail
07/13/14 20-*9-*0 68.97% +*5445 Detail
07/12/14 17-*13-*0 56.67% +*1170 Detail
07/11/14 16-*14-*0 53.33% +*1070 Detail
07/10/14 13-*10-*1 56.52% +*1575 Detail
07/09/14 11-*17-*2 39.29% -*3545 Detail
07/08/14 13-*13-*2 50.00% -*55 Detail
07/07/14 13-*15-*0 46.43% -*1190 Detail
07/06/14 12-*18-*0 40.00% -*3230 Detail
07/05/14 14-*18-*0 43.75% -*2870 Detail
07/04/14 13-*12-*1 52.00% +*190 Detail
07/03/14 8-*10-*0 44.44% -*1400 Detail
07/02/14 19-*10-*1 65.52% +*4020 Detail
07/01/14 17-*12-*1 58.62% +*2460 Detail

Totals 264-*238-*11 52.59% +8630

 

[CNOTES]

Wednesday, July 23

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Cleveland - 1:10 PM ET Cleveland -134 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Minnesota - Under 8.5 500

Kansas City - 2:10 PM ET Kansas City -106 500
Chi. White Sox - Over 7.5 500

Cincinnati - 2:10 PM ET Milwaukee -141 500 *****
Milwaukee - Under 7.5 500

Washington - 3:10 PM ET Washington -153 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Colorado - Over 10 500

Detroit - 3:40 PM ET Arizona +133 500 *****
Arizona - Over 8 500

NY Mets - 3:40 PM ET NY Mets +117 500
Seattle - Under 7.5 500 *****

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, July 23

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 2:10 ET
Leake: CINCINNATI 6-16 in road games after a one run loss
Lohse: LOHSE 59-30 in home games against division opponents

Washington at Colorado, 3:10 ET
Strasburg: 11-16 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
De La Rosa: 12-1 TSR in day games

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Bumgarner: 7-0 TSR on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5
Burnett: 2-14 TSR after allowing 8 runs or more

LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Haren: 57-82 TSR when the money line is +125 to -125
Liriano: PITTSBURGH 26-13 after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 ET
Eovaldi: MIAMI 31-28 after a win by 2 runs or less
Santana: 8-16 after a loss

San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 ET
Kennedy: 32-23 TSR as an underdog of +100 to +150
Wada: CHICAGO CUBS 4-15 after a win by 4 runs or more

Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 ET
Bauer: 50-21 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Swarzak: 50-91 TSR as a home underdog

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 ET
Shields: KANSAS CITY 30-15 on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Quintana: 13-4 OVER in home games revenging a loss where the team scored 1 run or less

Boston at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Buchholz: 12-2 TSR on the road with a money line of -100 to -150
Dickey: 14-22 TSR in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Texas at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Darvish: TEXAS 18-34 when the money line is +125 to -125
Phelps: NY YANKEES 28-15 after a game with a combined score of 4 runs or less

Houston at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Peacock: HOUSTON 3-13 after a win by 2 runs or less
Chavez: OAKLAND 100-76 after a loss

Baltimore at LA Angels, 10:05 ET
Tillman: 7-1 TSR as a road underdog of +125 to +175
Weaver: LA ANGELS 24-15 OVER after a loss

Detroit at Arizona, 3:40 ET
Sanchez: DETROIT 32-41 as a road favorite of -125 to -150
Cahill: 21-9 UNDER after a win

NY Mets at Seattle, 3:40 ET
Colon: 42-36 TSR as a road underdog
Walker: SEATTLE 29-15 UNDER after a loss

Tampa Bay at St Louis, 7:15 ET
Cobb: TAMPA BAY 28-18 OVER after a win
Lynn: ST LOUIS 15-7 OVER at home when the total is 7 or less

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Wednesday

July 23, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Astros are 0-13 since April 24, 2011 as a dog after an extra inning win for a net profit of $1300 when playing against.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Jorge De La Rosa starts the Rockies are 12-0 since July 25, 2009 at home vs a team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $1229.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Indians are 14-2 since May 17, 2011 as a road favorite it is the last game of the series.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Dodgers are 10-0 since May 12, 2014 when they lost the last time they faced this starting pitcher for a net profit of $1000.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Jered Weaver starts the Angels are 10-0 since July 07, 2011 as a home 140+ favorite after winning as a home favorite in his last start for a net profit of $1000.

 

[CNOTES]

Wednesday's Tip Sheet

July 23, 2014

Dodgers at Pirates – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
LAD: Haren (8-7, 4.30 ERA)
PIT: Liriano (1-7, 4.43 ERA)

Series recap: These two teams split the first two games, as the Pirates held off the Dodgers last night, 12-7 to cash as -115 favorites. Los Angeles captured Monday’s opener, 5-2 as a short underdog, but the Pirates own a 4-2 record against the Dodgers this season.

What to watch for: The Dodgers have performed well in series finales of late, winning seven of the past nine in this situation. Los Angeles is winless in Haren’s last three starts, while the Dodgers are 6-2 to the ‘over’ in his past eight trips to the mound. One of Liriano’s best outings of the season came at Chavez Ravine in late May, as the southpaw tossed 5.2 innings of scoreless baseball in a 2-1 road victory.

Giants at Phillies – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
SF: Bumgarner (11-7, 3.38 ERA)
PHI: Burnett (6-9, 4.08 ERA)

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Series recap: The Giants have remained hot in the second half by capturing the opening two contests at Citizens Bank Park to improve to 4-1 the last five games. On Tuesday, San Francisco held off Philadelphia in 14 innings, 9-6 to pick up its fourth straight road victory in this series dating back to last July.

What to watch for: San Francisco is nearly automatic with Bumgarner on the mound away from AT&T Park, as the team has put together an 8-3 mark in his 11 road starts, including a blowout of Miami in his last outing. Also, the Giants have hit the ‘over’ in five consecutive starts made by Bumgarner, as the first two games of this series has seen the ‘over’ connect. The Phillies have dropped eight of their last nine home contests, while the ‘over’ is 4-0 in Burnett’s past four trips to the mound.

Red Sox at Blue Jays – 7:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
BOS: Buchholz (5-5, 5.46 ERA)
TOR: Dickey (7-10, 3.95 ERA)

Series recap: These two clubs have exchanged blowouts in the first two contests, as Toronto topped Boston on Tuesday, 7-3 as +110 underdogs. The victory snapped Boston’s five-game winning streak, while the Jays won for the third time in four contests. The ‘over’ has cashed in five straight meetings between these division rivals, while the victorious squad in all eight matchups this season has scored at least six runs.

What to watch for: Toronto has dropped six of the last seven starts made by Dickey, while the ‘under’ is 7-1 in the knuckleballer’s past eight trips to the mound. The Sox have won each of Buchholz’s previous three away starts, while Boston owns an 8-0 record in Buchholz’s last eight starts against Toronto at Rogers Center since 2009.

Rays at Cardinals – 7:15 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
TB: Cobb (5-6, 4.08 ERA)
STL: Lynn (11-6, 3.13 ERA)

Series recap: The Rays stayed red-hot after a horrible June as Tampa Bay destroyed St. Louis last night, 7-2 to cash as +135 underdogs. Tampa Bay has won six consecutive games, while improving to 12-1 in its past 13 road contests.

What to watch for: Everything is going right for the Rays at the moment, who look for their sixth straight win in Game 2 of a series on Wednesday. The Cardinals have struggled at home against National League foes, posting a 1-5 record this season. The ‘under’ is 7-1 in Lynn’s past eight trips to the mound, while St. Louis owns an 8-3 record in his 11 home starts.

Orioles at Angels – 10:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
BAL: Tillman (7-5, 4.03 ERA)
LAA: Weaver (10-6, 3.43 ERA)

Series recap: The Angels suffered consecutive home losses for the first time in over two months after Baltimore defeated Los Angeles on Tuesday, 4-2. The Orioles have cashed in the underdog role twice in this series, while the ‘under’ of 8 ½ has hit each time.

What to watch for: Baltimore has won four of its past six road series finales, while the O’s go for just their second road sweep of the season (first came at Tampa Bay in May). The Angels have compiled a 6-0 record in Weaver’s last six starts, while the Halos are 8-2 in his past 10 outings at Angel Stadium. Los Angeles has drilled the ‘under’ in seven of the previous nine home contests, but has scored three runs or less four times in the past five games.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Big West basketball schools (except for Hawai'i) give 13 scholarships, but only six of them can be to kids who don't live in California. All the leagues' schools are in California, except for new member Hawai'i.

-- Losing LB Kiko Alonso is a big blow to the Bills; he got a whole segment of the Bills' highlight film to himself this past winter.

-- LSU had nine players taken in NFL Draft this past spring, most in country.

-- Author Stephen King wrote every day for nine years before he ever had a book published; sometimes it takes persistence to reach your goals.

-- Emmanuiel Mudiay skips college, signs in China for $1.2M. Basketball players who go overseas have a language barrier; imagine being three months out of high school and doing it? He'll have money, but not sure if he'll have fun.

-- So if Tony Dungy ran '47 Dodgers, he wouldn't have signed Jackie Robinson? After all, there were issues in Brooklyn, things didn't always go smoothly.


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

13) Sad day to be a Padre fan; they get shut out by a rookie at Wrigley, after they salary-dumped one of their best players to Bronx, with Chase Headley getting the game-winning RBI in his first game for the Bombers. No bueno.

12) Mainstream media has to differentiate between "breaking rules" and "cheating" when it comes to recruiting in college sports. Its virtually impossible to be a good recruiter and never break a rule-- there are just too many rules, with many of them incredibly obscure. Cheating would have to be described as more intentional.

11) Dodgers can't play Yasiel Puig in centerfield, he is just too wreckless and would create chaos at a key defensive position. With his throwing arm, right field is the correct place for him to play.

10) Rangers' pitcher Colby Lewis was whining this week because Toronto's Colby Rasmus bunted against a shift when his team was up two runs in the fifth inning. All this time I thought there was no crying in baseball, but Lewis looks like a jerk after he gave up a hit on a bunt. Jays were up only two runs in the fifth inning, so why not take what you're given? I don't see why it is so controversial.

9) Speaking of the Rangers, what were the odds that a game would be 0-0 thru 12 innings when the two starting pitchers were Nick Martinez and Chase Whitley?

8) Cubs' 1B Anthony Rizzo caught a foul ball by his dugout Sunday, but then fell into the dugout with the ball, which allowed the runner on third base to score. Don't see a lot of sacrifice flies caught near one of the dugouts.

7) Red Sox are rumored to be trading Jake Peavy soon (they've lost his last nine starts); if they do trade him,. LSU alum Anthony Ranaudo could replace him. Kid is 6-0, 1.82 in his last nine AAA starts.

6) I'm wondering if Mets' CF Juan Lagares is the best defensive CF ever? He just makes tough catches look so easy- very impressive.

5) Giants won in 14 innings in Philly last night; game took so long, starter Tim Lincecum came on, pitched the last inning-- because it was 9-5 at the time he came on, Lincecum didn't get his first career save.

4) Wonder why Bill O'Brien left Penn State? Professional son Jay Paterno is now suing the school over "improper termination"; in other words, as soon as his dad wasn't the coach anymore, the school went out and got a better QB coach.

3) Journeyman lefty Jeff Francis has already pitched for Bronx, the Reds and A's this year; its conceivable all three teams could make the playoffs and Francis could collect a playoff check from all three teams-- that would be odd.

2) Oakland A's signed a 10-year lease deal to stay in the cruddy Coliseum, the only MLB ballpark that also houses an NFL team; it does not bother me, think its cruddiness gives the A's an odd home field advantage over its opponents. Look at the Twins- they got a new ballpark and have mostly struggled since.

1) Interleague games in AL parks, with a DH, under is 54-37.
Interleague games in NL parks, with no DH, over is 57-41. Go figure.

 

[CNOTES]

Evening Rated Plays:


LA Dodgers - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -137 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Pittsburgh - Under 7.5 500

Texas - 7:05 PM ET NY Yankees +105 500
NY Yankees - Under 7.5 500

San Francisco - 7:05 PM ET San Francisco -140 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Over 7.5 500

Boston - 7:07 PM ET Boston +100 500
Toronto - Over 8.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Miami - 7:10 PM ET Miami +161 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Atlanta - Over 7 500

Tampa Bay - 7:15 PM ET St. Louis -115 500 *****
St. Louis - Over 7 500

San Diego - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -114 500 *****
Chi. Cubs - Over 7 500

Baltimore - 10:05 PM ET Baltimore +151 500 DOUBLE PLAY
LA Angels - Under 8 500

Houston - 10:05 PM ET Houston +232 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Oakland - Under 7.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Thursday

July 24, 2014


SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The White Sox are 0-12 since June 17, 2011 as a dog after a one run loss and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $1200 when playing against.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Max Scherzer starts the Tigers are 10-0 since May 30, 2010 after giving up 2 or more home runs and no more than six hits last start for a net profit of $1027.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- Edwin Jackson has produced a team record of 0-15 (+$1,568) since July 2009 when not a favorite of -185 or more, if he did not allow a walk last start.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Blue Jays are 0-8 since April 16, 2013 as a favorite when they are off a win in which they came back from a deficit and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1060 when playing against.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When Hisashi Iwakuma starts the Mariners are 14-4 since August 11, 2012 after the team lost their last two games for a net profit of $1486.

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday's Tip Sheet

July 24, 2014

Mets at Brewers – 8:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
NYM: Gee (4-2, 2.92 ERA)
MIL: Garza (6-7, 4.04 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Mets continue their lengthy road trip after grabbing two of three from the Mariners at Safeco Field. New York held off Seattle on Wednesday, 3-2 to cash as +120 underdogs, while improving to 3-3 on this trip. The Brewers pulled off a three-game sweep of the slumping Reds at home, including Wednesday’s 5-1 rout as -140 favorites.

What to watch for: Milwaukee won two of three matchups at Citi Field the last time these teams hooked up in June, as the road team owns a 7-3 record in the past 10 meetings in this series. The Brewers have lost three of Garza’s past four starts at Miller Park, while the ‘over’ has cashed three times in this stretch. The ‘under’ is 6-1 in Gee’s past seven outings, as the Mets have hit the ‘under’ in five consecutive contests overall.

Indians at Royals – 8:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
CLE: Kluber (10-6, 2.95 ERA)
KC: Duffy (5-10, 2.66 ERA)

Previous series recap: After dropping the series opener at Chicago, the Royals won the final two games over the White Sox, including Wednesday’s 2-1 triumph. Kansas City’s pitching limited Chicago to just two runs in the final victories, while the Royals are riding a modest two-game winning streak following a four-game skid. The Indians continue their venture through the AL Central, going 4-3 through the first seven contests at Detroit and Minnesota. However, the Tribe lost two of three at Target Field, capped off by a 3-1 defeat on Wednesday.

What to watch for: This series has been fairly even this season with the Indians holding a slight 5-4 advantage through nine matchups. Kluber has won his last three starts, including a home victory over the Royals earlier this month as a -150 favorite in a 4-1 triumph. Kansas City is 6-0 to the ‘under’ in Duffy’s past six starts, while the team has won just once in this stretch. The Royals have struggled at home of late, posting a 4-9 record the last 13 games since sweeping a mini two-game set from the Indians in early June.

White Sox at Twins – 8:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
CHW: Noesi (4-7, 5.21 ERA)
MIN: Hughes (10-6, 4.06 ERA)

Previous series recap: Chicago’s offense hit a flat spot against Kansas City, plating just five runs in a series defeat to the Royals. The Sox split their six-game homestand to the Royals and Astros, while going ‘under’ the total five times. After getting swept by the Rays, the Twins grabbed two of three from the Indians, but Minnesota has scored three runs or less five times in six games since the All-Star break.

What to watch for: The Twins have won five straight meetings against the White Sox, including pulling off a four-game sweep at Target Field last month. Hughes has allowed at least five earned runs in five of the last six starts, while the Twins are 2-0 in the right-hander’s two starts against the Sox this season. Chicago has struggled in road series openers of late, posting a 1-6 record in the last seven Game 1’s on the highway.

Tigers at Angels – 10:05 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
DET: Scherzer (11-3, 3.34 ERA)
LAA: Richards (11-2, 2.47 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Angels avoided a sweep by knocking off the Orioles last night, 3-2 to cash as heavy -165 favorites. Los Angeles has compiled a 3-3 record on its current 10-game homestand, while hitting the ‘under’ five times through the first six contests. The Tigers held off the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, 11-5 to capture two of three in that interleague set. Detroit improved to 12-4 in its past 16 contests on the highway dating back to late June.

What to watch for: Since the start of 2013, Los Angeles has beaten Detroit seven of nine times, but the Tigers took two of three from the Angels at Comerica Park back in April. The Tigers are 6-2 in Scherzer’s last eight road starts, while the right-hander shut down the L.A. lineup in a 5-2 home victory on April 19 as a -160 favorite. The Angels own a 9-1 record in Richards’ past 10 trips to the mound, while the Halos are 10-2 in their previous 12 home series openers since May.

Orioles at Mariners – 10:10 PM EST

Probable Pitchers:
BAL: Chen (10-3, 4.21 ERA)
SEA: Iwakuma (8-4, 2.95 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Orioles rebounded from a tough series loss at Oakland to beat the red-hot Angels two of three times on the road. Although Baltimore couldn’t complete the sweep, the O’s limited the Halos to just seven runs in the three-game set, resulting in three ‘unders.’ The Mariners also saw the ‘under’ cash in all three games of their series against the Mets, but Seattle dropped the final two contests after taking Monday’s opener, 5-2.

What to watch for: Seattle is riding a 6-0 hot streak in its previous six home series openers, while the M’s own a 5-2 record in Iwakuma’s past seven trips to the mound. Chen lost twice to the Mariners last season, both in the favorite role, while allowing eight earned runs and 13 hits in 11 innings of work. The Baltimore southpaw is unbeaten in his past three starts, but Chen has not lasted past the sixth inning in his last five trips to the hill.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Detroit at LA Angels
The Angels open a series tonight against a Detroit team that is 2-10 in the last 12 meetings between the two clubs. LA is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Game 951-952: San Francisco at Philadelphia (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Hudson) 16.669; Philadelphia (Hamels) 15.115
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (+100); Over

Game 953-954: Miami at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Alvarez) 15.997; Atlanta (Harang) 14.866
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+125); Under

Game 955-956: San Diego at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Ross) 16.181; Cubs (Jackson) 14.546
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-115); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-115); N/A

Game 957-958: NY Mets at Milwaukee (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 14.108; Milwaukee (Garza) 15.735
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-160); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-160); Over

Game 959-960: Boston at Toronto (12:37 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (De La Rosa) 16.552; Toronto (Stroman) 14.655
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Toronto (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+110); Under

Game 961-962: Texas at NY Yankees (1:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Lewis) 14.861; NY Yankees (McCarthy) 13.923
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-200); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+170); Under

Game 963-964: Houston at Oakland (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Feldman) 13.993; Oakland (Samardzija) 17.361
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 3 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-260); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-260); Over

Game 965-966: Cleveland at Kansas City (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Kluber) 17.922; Kansas City (Duffy) 16.021
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-125); Over

Game 967-968: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Noesi) 15.524; Minnesota (Hughes) 16.955
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-160); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-160); Over

Game 969-970: Detroit at LA Angels (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 16.301; LA Angels (Richards) 17.731
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-120); Under

Game 971-972: Baltimore at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 16.105; Seattle (Iwakuma) 15.024
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 6
Vegas Line: Seattle (-140); 7
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+120); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, July 24

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SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (43 - 58) - 1:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-65 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 380-358 (+40.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAMELS is 10-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-44 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-19 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-2 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-44 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-34 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-18 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
HUDSON is 45-22 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 50-19 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 101-55 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 44-21 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 159-88 (+37.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 116-147 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 146-168 (-47.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-32 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-34 (-23.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-74 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-32 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-25 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-35 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMELS is 20-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 20-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HUDSON is 11-9 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.299.
His team's record is 17-12 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-14. (+0.3 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
HAMELS is 5-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 7-6 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (-0.4 units)

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MIAMI (47 - 53) at ATLANTA (55 - 46) - 7:10 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 117-179 (-46.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 121-75 (+28.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 347-394 (+43.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HARANG is 15-24 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-6 (+1.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 6.67 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 2-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.7 units)

AARON HARANG vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARANG is 5-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.25 and a WHIP of 1.699.
His team's record is 9-7 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (44 - 56) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 58) - 8:05 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 44-56 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 2-10 (-9.3 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 44-56 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 33-45 (-14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-25 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-155 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-74 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 107-155 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 205-220 (-74.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-123 (-36.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 671-674 (-157.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 200-173 (-44.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
JACKSON is 16-35 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 16-35 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 12-32 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JACKSON is 14-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-3 (+0.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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

EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JACKSON is 0-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.818.
His team's record is 1-8 (-7.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-4.2 units)

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NY METS (48 - 53) at MILWAUKEE (57 - 45) - 8:10 PM
DILLON GEE (R) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 57-45 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 57-43 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 91-80 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 99-95 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 64-70 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 26-19 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-6 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 64-70 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GEE is 27-17 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GEE is 26-17 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 63-85 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 0-5 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

DILLON GEE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GEE is 0-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

MATT GARZA vs. NY METS since 1997
GARZA is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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BOSTON (47 - 54) at TORONTO (53 - 49) - 12:35 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 47-55 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 6-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 17-25 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 30-36 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 (+3.6 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.0 Units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

MARCUS STROMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (40 - 61) at NY YANKEES (52 - 48) - 1:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 40-61 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 15-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 3-16 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
TEXAS is 38-57 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 29-42 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 24-36 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TEXAS is 20-34 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 2-12 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY YANKEES are 26-31 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MCCARTHY is 6-14 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MCCARTHY is 2-9 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
MCCARTHY is 6-14 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MCCARTHY is 4-15 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LEWIS is 2-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. TEXAS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)

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HOUSTON (42 - 59) at OAKLAND (62 - 38) - 3:35 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 15-52 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 89-184 (-51.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-96 (-40.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-47 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FELDMAN is 6-17 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 5-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 3-12 (-11.4 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. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 62-38 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 137-79 (+36.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 45-22 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 60-34 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 170-117 (+48.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 96-62 (+19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 118-69 (+31.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 5-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 3-9 (-7.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 1-9 (-8.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 8-19 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 5-16 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 4-15 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-3 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FELDMAN is 5-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.82 and a WHIP of 1.574.
His team's record is 5-8 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-6. (-0.9 units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (51 - 50) at KANSAS CITY (50 - 50) - 8:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 69-58 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 34-24 (+14.5 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.
CLEVELAND is 143-121 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 137-115 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-18 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 (+0.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 4-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUFFY is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.776.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (48 - 54) at MINNESOTA (46 - 54) - 8:10 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 111-153 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-29 (-14.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-73 (-22.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 106-147 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-92 (-26.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-67 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-54 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-15 (+9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-47 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HUGHES is 13-7 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HUGHES is 12-7 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-31 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 513-537 (+39.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 86-125 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 80-102 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 86-125 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
HUGHES is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+3.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

HECTOR NOESI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
NOESI is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

PHIL HUGHES vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HUGHES is 4-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.037.
His team's record is 7-2 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

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DETROIT (56 - 42) at LA ANGELS (60 - 40) - 10:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 26-33 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 135-200 (-49.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 16-25 (-15.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 60-40 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 30-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 30-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 23-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
DETROIT is 21-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
DETROIT is 13-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SCHERZER is 40-15 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SCHERZER is 11-0 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 56-75 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MAX SCHERZER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SCHERZER is 3-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.0 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. DETROIT since 1997
RICHARDS is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.643.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (55 - 45) at SEATTLE (53 - 48) - 10:10 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 34-18 (+13.7 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 22-13 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 22-13 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
IWAKUMA is 38-26 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 37-25 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 56-45 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-22 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-43 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-25 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-32 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-17 (+12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-16 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHEN is 44-31 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 43-26 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 14-6 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 11-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-73 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 140-177 (-51.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 61-73 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 42-54 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHEN is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
IWAKUMA is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)