Armadillo: Friday's six-pack
How the divisional races in major league baseball are shaping up..........
NL East-- Washington leads Mets by three games, Miami by four.
NL Central-- Cubs are jogging, lead sliding Pittsburgh by 8.5 games.
NL West-- Giants lead underachieving Dodgers by 5.5 games; other three are awful.
AL East-- Red Sox lead Orioles by a game, Toronto by 3.5 games.
AL Central-- Royals now lead Cleveland, fading White Sox by 1.5 games.
AL West-- Texas/Seattle are tied for first; they meet this weekend in Arlington.
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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.......
13) Warriors 104, Cavaliers 89-- Curry/Thompson combined for only 20 points, their lowest total of the year, and Golden State still wasn't in danger here. Subs for Warriors were a combined +55 in the game.
12) Now Curry/Thompson can rest up for a couple days before Sunday's Game 2. Golden State has won six in a row over the Cavaliers, dating back to LY's Finals.
11) Mariners 16, Padres 13-- San Diego led 12-2 after 5th inning, trailed before the 7th-inning stretch. Seattle had seven consecutive run scoring singles in top of the 7th. If you took the Giants and Clayton Kershaw out of the NL West, it wouldn't be that much better than the freakin' Pacific Coast League.
10) Bud Black went 649-713 in 8.5 years as Padres' manager; looking back, he seems like freakin' Sparky Anderson compared to the present regime. Somene remind me why an Ivy league genius fired Black. anyone? anyone? Bueller?
9) So far seven football recruits have asked out of their Letter of Intent to play this fall at Baylor; will be interesting to see how much this damages their recruiting going forward. People tend to have short memories.
8) When UNLV hired Marvin Menzies as its basketball coach April 16, they had three scholarship players on their roster- now they have 11, two under the limit. This is an excellent job of recruiting by the new staff; plus there are no McDonald's A-A's in the group, so no one will be jumping to the NBA next spring. Muy bueno. .
7) Looking thri college hoop stuff this week, it is striking how St Mary's went 29-6 this year, 15-3 in WCC, despite Gaels having no seniors on their squad. They should be really good this coming season, with their whole team back.
6) Rennie Stennett was at the Pirate-Marlin game Wednesday night; he is best known as last player to get seven hits in a game, on September 16, 1975 against Chicago. Odd thing is that his first hit that night was against Rick Reuschel; his 7th hit that night was against Reuschel's brother Paul
5) Arizona 3B Jake Lamb has nine homers this year, five in the ninth inning.
4) Diamondback TV analyst Bob Brenly is a very nice guy, totally relaxed during games, so it was odd to hear shred Houston OF Carlos Gomez during Monday's game, saying opponents are "delighted to see Gomez struggle" like he is this season. Gomez is known as a showboat who gloats when things are going well for him- they have not been going well for him for over a year now.
3) Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas will be imploded starting at 2am June 14- demolition of the famed casino, which will be completed in August, will cost $42M.
2) Jets need a starting QB, Rams have a QB (Nick Foles) they don't want. Foles threw 27 TDs with two INTs when he was on the Eagles and had DeSean Jackson to throw to. Jets should toss the Rams a 7th-round pick and help both teams out, and then Ryan Fitzpatrick can explain to his wife why he turned down a $24M deal. .
1) ESPN is not going to be happy if the NBA Finals are as bad as it looks like they might be. Thunder-Warriors seems like real Finals- they were televised on TNT. The Western Conference is just so much better than the East. Would the league think about eliminating east/west distinctions for the playoffs? Tough thing to do.
How the divisional races in major league baseball are shaping up..........
NL East-- Washington leads Mets by three games, Miami by four.
NL Central-- Cubs are jogging, lead sliding Pittsburgh by 8.5 games.
NL West-- Giants lead underachieving Dodgers by 5.5 games; other three are awful.
AL East-- Red Sox lead Orioles by a game, Toronto by 3.5 games.
AL Central-- Royals now lead Cleveland, fading White Sox by 1.5 games.
AL West-- Texas/Seattle are tied for first; they meet this weekend in Arlington.
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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.......
13) Warriors 104, Cavaliers 89-- Curry/Thompson combined for only 20 points, their lowest total of the year, and Golden State still wasn't in danger here. Subs for Warriors were a combined +55 in the game.
12) Now Curry/Thompson can rest up for a couple days before Sunday's Game 2. Golden State has won six in a row over the Cavaliers, dating back to LY's Finals.
11) Mariners 16, Padres 13-- San Diego led 12-2 after 5th inning, trailed before the 7th-inning stretch. Seattle had seven consecutive run scoring singles in top of the 7th. If you took the Giants and Clayton Kershaw out of the NL West, it wouldn't be that much better than the freakin' Pacific Coast League.
10) Bud Black went 649-713 in 8.5 years as Padres' manager; looking back, he seems like freakin' Sparky Anderson compared to the present regime. Somene remind me why an Ivy league genius fired Black. anyone? anyone? Bueller?
9) So far seven football recruits have asked out of their Letter of Intent to play this fall at Baylor; will be interesting to see how much this damages their recruiting going forward. People tend to have short memories.
8) When UNLV hired Marvin Menzies as its basketball coach April 16, they had three scholarship players on their roster- now they have 11, two under the limit. This is an excellent job of recruiting by the new staff; plus there are no McDonald's A-A's in the group, so no one will be jumping to the NBA next spring. Muy bueno. .
7) Looking thri college hoop stuff this week, it is striking how St Mary's went 29-6 this year, 15-3 in WCC, despite Gaels having no seniors on their squad. They should be really good this coming season, with their whole team back.
6) Rennie Stennett was at the Pirate-Marlin game Wednesday night; he is best known as last player to get seven hits in a game, on September 16, 1975 against Chicago. Odd thing is that his first hit that night was against Rick Reuschel; his 7th hit that night was against Reuschel's brother Paul
5) Arizona 3B Jake Lamb has nine homers this year, five in the ninth inning.
4) Diamondback TV analyst Bob Brenly is a very nice guy, totally relaxed during games, so it was odd to hear shred Houston OF Carlos Gomez during Monday's game, saying opponents are "delighted to see Gomez struggle" like he is this season. Gomez is known as a showboat who gloats when things are going well for him- they have not been going well for him for over a year now.
3) Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas will be imploded starting at 2am June 14- demolition of the famed casino, which will be completed in August, will cost $42M.
2) Jets need a starting QB, Rams have a QB (Nick Foles) they don't want. Foles threw 27 TDs with two INTs when he was on the Eagles and had DeSean Jackson to throw to. Jets should toss the Rams a 7th-round pick and help both teams out, and then Ryan Fitzpatrick can explain to his wife why he turned down a $24M deal. .
1) ESPN is not going to be happy if the NBA Finals are as bad as it looks like they might be. Thunder-Warriors seems like real Finals- they were televised on TNT. The Western Conference is just so much better than the East. Would the league think about eliminating east/west distinctions for the playoffs? Tough thing to do.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, June 3
National League games
Diamondbacks @ Cubs
Bradley is 2-0, 6.11 in his three starts (over 3-0); Arizona scored 25 runs for him.
Lackey is 2-1, 2.06 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.
Arizona lost seven of last ten games; 12 of its last 13 games went over the total. Cubs won 13 of last 17 home games; four of their last six games stayed under.
Brewers @ Phillies
Nelson is 1-1, 1.57 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).
Velasquez is 0-1, 10.38 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over. .
Milwaukee won seven of its last ten games; under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Philly lost 11 of last 13 games; seven of its last nine home games stayed under.
Mets @ Marlins
Syndergaard is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight starts.
Koehler is 1-2, 4.26 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.
Mets lost four of their last five games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Miami won four of its last five games; four of its last five home tilts stayed under.
Nationals @ Reds
Gonzalez is 0-2, 12.10 in his last two starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five.
Finnegan is 0-3, 4.50 in his last four starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last eleven.
Washington won seven of its last eight home games. Cincinnati won three of its last four games; over is 12-4-2 in their last 18.
Giants @ Cardinals
Cueto is 4-0, 1.45 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.
Wainwright is 5-0, 5.10 in his last seven starts (over 5-2); Cardinals scored 54 runs in those seven games
Giants won 16 of their last 20 games; four of their last five went over. St Louis is 5-6 in its last 11 games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.
Braves @ Dodgers
Teheran is 1-2, 2.00 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.
Maeda is 1-2, 5.68 in his last four starts, which all went over.
Atlanta won four of last six games; four of their last five went over. Dodgers won seven of last ten games; their last three games stayed under.
Rockies @ Padres
Rusin is 0-3, 6.48 in his last three starts (under 3-2).
Pomeranz 2-2, 2.48 in his last five starts; five of his last six starts stayed under.
Colorado lost eight of its last 11 games (over 9-2). Padres lost nine of last 11 games; eight of their last nine games went over.
American League games
Bronx @ Orioles
Eovaldi is 6-0, 2.72 in his last seven starts; his last three stayed under. .
Tillman is 6-0, 2.31 in his last seven starts; seven of his last eight stayed under.
Baltimore are 8-5 in last 13 home games; over is 5-1-1 in its last seven games. Bronx is 3-6 in its last nine games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven.
White Sox @ Tigers
Rodon is 1-0, 3.06 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.
Zimmerman is 2-2, 5.33 in his last four starts (under 5-4)
Chicago lost seven of its last nine games; over is 13-3 in its last 16 road games. Detroit lost five of its last six games; four of its last five stayed under.
Royals @ Indians
Volquez is 1-1, 5.33 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.
Salazar is 3-1, 2.37 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1).
Royals won 10 of last 13 games; over is 9-0-1 in their last ten. Cleveland is 6-4 in its last ten games; 12 of their last 13 home games went over the total.
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Dickey is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts; six of his last nine stayed under.
Price is 3-0, 2.77 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight.
Toronto won seven of its last eight games; under is 5-2 in its last seven road games. Red Sox are 13-3 in last 16 home games; over is 16-5-2 in their last 23 games overall.
Rays @ Twins
Odorizzi is 2-1, 2.12 in his last three starts (under 8-3).
Nolasco is 1-3, 8.39 in his last five starts; his last nine starts went over.
Rays lost 11 of last 13 games; over is 12-1-1 in their last 14 road games. Twins lost 11 of their last 17 games; over is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Mariners @ Rangers
Walker is 0-5, 7.36 in his last six starts (under 7-3).
Darvish allowed one run in five IP (81 PT) in his first '16 start.
Seattle is 15-5 in its last 20 road games; its last nine games went over. Rangers won 10 of last 13 games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven.
A's @ Astros
Hahn is 2-2, 4.45 in his five starts; his last three starts went over. .
Fister is 3-0, 3.32 in his last six starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. .
Oakland won its last five games; over is 11-3 in their last 14 road games. Astros won eight of their last ten games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games
Interleague
Angels @ Pirates
Weaver is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts (over 5-5).
Liriano is 1-3, 6.17 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under.
Angels are 12-7 in their last 19 games; six of their last nine games stayed under total. Pirates lost five of last six games; five of their last six road games stayed under.
Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Az-Chi-- Bradley 3-0; Lackey 6-4
Mil-Phil-- Nelson 7-4; Velasquez 6-4
NY-Mia-- Syndergaard 6-4; Koehler 3-7
Wsh-Cin-- Gonzalez 5-5; Finnegan 2-9
SF-StL-- Cueto 10-1; Wainwright 8-3
Atl-LA-- Teheran 2-9; Maeda 5-5
Col-SD-- Rusin 2-3; Pomeranz 4-6
NY-Balt-- Eovaldi 7-3; Tillman 9-2
Chi-Det-- Rodon 3-7; Zimmerman 7-2
KC-Cle-- Volquez 7-4; Salazar 5-5
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 2-9; Price 8-3
Sea-Tex-- Walker 4-6; Darvish 1-0
A's-Hst-- Hahn 3-2; Fister 7-3
TB-Min-- Odorizzi 5-6; Nolasco 4-6
LAA-Pitt-- Weaver 4-6; Liriano 6-4
Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Az-Chi-- Bradley 1-3; Lackey 3-10
Mil-Phil-- Nelson 3-11; Velasquez 3-10
NY-Mia-- Syndergaard 2-10; Koehler 4-10
Wsh-Cin-- Gonzalez 0-10; Finnegan 3-11
SF-StL-- Cueto 3-10; Wainwright 3-11
Atl-LA-- Teheran 2-11; Maeda 0-10
Col-SD-- Rusin 1-5; Pomeranz 1-10
NY-Balt-- Eovaldi 2-10; Tillman 2-11
Chi-Det-- Rodon 3-10; Zimmerman 1-9
KC-Cle-- Volquez 2-11; Salazar 1-10
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 3-11; Price 3-11
Sea-Tex-- Walker 1-10; Darvish 0-1
A's-Hst-- Hahn 0-5; Fister 3-10
TB-Min-- Odorizzi 2-11; Nolasco 6-10
LAA-Pitt-- Weaver 3-10; Liriano 2-10
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, June 3
National League games
Diamondbacks @ Cubs
Bradley is 2-0, 6.11 in his three starts (over 3-0); Arizona scored 25 runs for him.
Lackey is 2-1, 2.06 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.
Arizona lost seven of last ten games; 12 of its last 13 games went over the total. Cubs won 13 of last 17 home games; four of their last six games stayed under.
Brewers @ Phillies
Nelson is 1-1, 1.57 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).
Velasquez is 0-1, 10.38 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over. .
Milwaukee won seven of its last ten games; under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Philly lost 11 of last 13 games; seven of its last nine home games stayed under.
Mets @ Marlins
Syndergaard is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight starts.
Koehler is 1-2, 4.26 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five.
Mets lost four of their last five games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Miami won four of its last five games; four of its last five home tilts stayed under.
Nationals @ Reds
Gonzalez is 0-2, 12.10 in his last two starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five.
Finnegan is 0-3, 4.50 in his last four starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last eleven.
Washington won seven of its last eight home games. Cincinnati won three of its last four games; over is 12-4-2 in their last 18.
Giants @ Cardinals
Cueto is 4-0, 1.45 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.
Wainwright is 5-0, 5.10 in his last seven starts (over 5-2); Cardinals scored 54 runs in those seven games
Giants won 16 of their last 20 games; four of their last five went over. St Louis is 5-6 in its last 11 games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.
Braves @ Dodgers
Teheran is 1-2, 2.00 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.
Maeda is 1-2, 5.68 in his last four starts, which all went over.
Atlanta won four of last six games; four of their last five went over. Dodgers won seven of last ten games; their last three games stayed under.
Rockies @ Padres
Rusin is 0-3, 6.48 in his last three starts (under 3-2).
Pomeranz 2-2, 2.48 in his last five starts; five of his last six starts stayed under.
Colorado lost eight of its last 11 games (over 9-2). Padres lost nine of last 11 games; eight of their last nine games went over.
American League games
Bronx @ Orioles
Eovaldi is 6-0, 2.72 in his last seven starts; his last three stayed under. .
Tillman is 6-0, 2.31 in his last seven starts; seven of his last eight stayed under.
Baltimore are 8-5 in last 13 home games; over is 5-1-1 in its last seven games. Bronx is 3-6 in its last nine games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven.
White Sox @ Tigers
Rodon is 1-0, 3.06 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.
Zimmerman is 2-2, 5.33 in his last four starts (under 5-4)
Chicago lost seven of its last nine games; over is 13-3 in its last 16 road games. Detroit lost five of its last six games; four of its last five stayed under.
Royals @ Indians
Volquez is 1-1, 5.33 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.
Salazar is 3-1, 2.37 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1).
Royals won 10 of last 13 games; over is 9-0-1 in their last ten. Cleveland is 6-4 in its last ten games; 12 of their last 13 home games went over the total.
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Dickey is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts; six of his last nine stayed under.
Price is 3-0, 2.77 in his last four starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight.
Toronto won seven of its last eight games; under is 5-2 in its last seven road games. Red Sox are 13-3 in last 16 home games; over is 16-5-2 in their last 23 games overall.
Rays @ Twins
Odorizzi is 2-1, 2.12 in his last three starts (under 8-3).
Nolasco is 1-3, 8.39 in his last five starts; his last nine starts went over.
Rays lost 11 of last 13 games; over is 12-1-1 in their last 14 road games. Twins lost 11 of their last 17 games; over is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Mariners @ Rangers
Walker is 0-5, 7.36 in his last six starts (under 7-3).
Darvish allowed one run in five IP (81 PT) in his first '16 start.
Seattle is 15-5 in its last 20 road games; its last nine games went over. Rangers won 10 of last 13 games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven.
A's @ Astros
Hahn is 2-2, 4.45 in his five starts; his last three starts went over. .
Fister is 3-0, 3.32 in his last six starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. .
Oakland won its last five games; over is 11-3 in their last 14 road games. Astros won eight of their last ten games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games
Interleague
Angels @ Pirates
Weaver is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts (over 5-5).
Liriano is 1-3, 6.17 in his last four starts; four of his last six stayed under.
Angels are 12-7 in their last 19 games; six of their last nine games stayed under total. Pirates lost five of last six games; five of their last six road games stayed under.
Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Az-Chi-- Bradley 3-0; Lackey 6-4
Mil-Phil-- Nelson 7-4; Velasquez 6-4
NY-Mia-- Syndergaard 6-4; Koehler 3-7
Wsh-Cin-- Gonzalez 5-5; Finnegan 2-9
SF-StL-- Cueto 10-1; Wainwright 8-3
Atl-LA-- Teheran 2-9; Maeda 5-5
Col-SD-- Rusin 2-3; Pomeranz 4-6
NY-Balt-- Eovaldi 7-3; Tillman 9-2
Chi-Det-- Rodon 3-7; Zimmerman 7-2
KC-Cle-- Volquez 7-4; Salazar 5-5
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 2-9; Price 8-3
Sea-Tex-- Walker 4-6; Darvish 1-0
A's-Hst-- Hahn 3-2; Fister 7-3
TB-Min-- Odorizzi 5-6; Nolasco 4-6
LAA-Pitt-- Weaver 4-6; Liriano 6-4
Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Az-Chi-- Bradley 1-3; Lackey 3-10
Mil-Phil-- Nelson 3-11; Velasquez 3-10
NY-Mia-- Syndergaard 2-10; Koehler 4-10
Wsh-Cin-- Gonzalez 0-10; Finnegan 3-11
SF-StL-- Cueto 3-10; Wainwright 3-11
Atl-LA-- Teheran 2-11; Maeda 0-10
Col-SD-- Rusin 1-5; Pomeranz 1-10
NY-Balt-- Eovaldi 2-10; Tillman 2-11
Chi-Det-- Rodon 3-10; Zimmerman 1-9
KC-Cle-- Volquez 2-11; Salazar 1-10
Tor-Bos-- Dickey 3-11; Price 3-11
Sea-Tex-- Walker 1-10; Darvish 0-1
A's-Hst-- Hahn 0-5; Fister 3-10
TB-Min-- Odorizzi 2-11; Nolasco 6-10
LAA-Pitt-- Weaver 3-10; Liriano 2-10
MLB
Friday, June 3
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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
ARIZONA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 13 games
Arizona is 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games at home
7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Detroit's last 23 games at home
7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
8:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Seattle
8:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
Tampa Bay is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
8:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Francisco's last 14 games on the road
San Francisco is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of LA Dodgers's last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
10:40 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Colorado
Friday, June 3
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Trend Report
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2:20 PM
ARIZONA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 13 games
Arizona is 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games at home
7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
7:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Detroit's last 23 games at home
7:10 PM
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
8:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Seattle
8:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
Tampa Bay is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
8:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
8:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Francisco's last 14 games on the road
San Francisco is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of LA Dodgers's last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
10:40 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Colorado
MLB
Dunkel
Friday, June 3
Oakland @ Houston
Game 975-976
June 3, 2016 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Hahn) 13.649
Houston
(Fister) 15.496
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Under
NY Mets @ Miami
Game 955-956
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 15.210
Miami
(Koehler) 16.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-185
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+165); Over
Tampa Bay @ Minnesota
Game 977-978
June 3, 2016 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odrizzi) 16.081
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 12.229
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-120); Over
Washington @ Cincinnati
Game 957-958
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 14.249
Cincinnati
(Finngan) 15.602
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+145); Under
LA Angels @ Pittsburgh
Game 979-980
June 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Weaver) 15.806
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 14.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+150); Over
San Francisco @ St. Louis
Game 959-960
June 3, 2016 @ 8:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cueto) 16.170
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 14.632
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Under
Atlanta @ LA Dodgers
Game 961-962
June 3, 2016 @ 10:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 12.702
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 15.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-215
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-215); Over
Colorado @ San Diego
Game 963-964
June 3, 2016 @ 10:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 14.468
San Diego
(Pmeranz) 13.649
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+125); Over
NY Yankees @ Baltimore
Game 965-966
June 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.913
Baltimore
(Tillman) 14.468
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+100); Under
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit
Game 967-968
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 12.780
Detroit
(Zmmrrmnn) 14.770
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-150); Over
Kansas City @ Cleveland
Game 969-970
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 13.657
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-175); Under
Toronto @ Boston
Game 971-972
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Dickey) 15.829
Boston
(Price) 14.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+160); Over
Arizona @ Chicago Cubs
Game 951-952
June 3, 2016 @ 2:20 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Bradley) 13.783
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 18.370
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-250
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-250); N/A
Seattle @ Texas
Game 973-974
June 3, 2016 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 16.809
Texas
(Darvish) 15.210
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+125); Under
Milwaukee @ Philadelphia
Game 953-954
June 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 14.278
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 15.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-115); Under
Dunkel
Friday, June 3
Oakland @ Houston
Game 975-976
June 3, 2016 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Hahn) 13.649
Houston
(Fister) 15.496
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Under
NY Mets @ Miami
Game 955-956
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 15.210
Miami
(Koehler) 16.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-185
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+165); Over
Tampa Bay @ Minnesota
Game 977-978
June 3, 2016 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odrizzi) 16.081
Minnesota
(Nolasco) 12.229
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-120); Over
Washington @ Cincinnati
Game 957-958
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gnzalez) 14.249
Cincinnati
(Finngan) 15.602
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+145); Under
LA Angels @ Pittsburgh
Game 979-980
June 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Weaver) 15.806
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 14.796
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+150); Over
San Francisco @ St. Louis
Game 959-960
June 3, 2016 @ 8:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Cueto) 16.170
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 14.632
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Under
Atlanta @ LA Dodgers
Game 961-962
June 3, 2016 @ 10:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 12.702
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 15.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-215
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-215); Over
Colorado @ San Diego
Game 963-964
June 3, 2016 @ 10:40 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 14.468
San Diego
(Pmeranz) 13.649
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-145
7
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+125); Over
NY Yankees @ Baltimore
Game 965-966
June 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.913
Baltimore
(Tillman) 14.468
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+100); Under
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit
Game 967-968
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 12.780
Detroit
(Zmmrrmnn) 14.770
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-150); Over
Kansas City @ Cleveland
Game 969-970
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 13.657
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.509
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-175); Under
Toronto @ Boston
Game 971-972
June 3, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Dickey) 15.829
Boston
(Price) 14.779
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+160); Over
Arizona @ Chicago Cubs
Game 951-952
June 3, 2016 @ 2:20 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Bradley) 13.783
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 18.370
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-250
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-250); N/A
Seattle @ Texas
Game 973-974
June 3, 2016 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 16.809
Texas
(Darvish) 15.210
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+125); Under
Milwaukee @ Philadelphia
Game 953-954
June 3, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Nelson) 14.278
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 15.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-115); Under
MLB
Long Sheet
Friday, June 3
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ARIZONA (24 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (37 - 15) - 2:20 PM
ARCHIE BRADLEY (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 67-96 (-28.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-115 (-42.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 138-85 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 138-85 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 25-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 55-53 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 55-53 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 815-767 (-157.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 800-825 (-146.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1122-1219 (-195.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 729-797 (-180.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 740-723 (-157.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOHN LACKEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LACKEY is 3-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.346.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (25 - 29) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 28) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 64-95 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 154-178 (-51.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
JIMMY NELSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NELSON is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (29 - 23) at MIAMI (29 - 25) - 7:10 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 50-35 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 398-416 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. MIAMI since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TOM KOEHLER vs. NY METS since 1997
KOEHLER is 2-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.288.
His team's record is 6-8 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.9 units)
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WASHINGTON (33 - 21) at CINCINNATI (19 - 35) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. BRANDON FINNEGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 116-100 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 115-99 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 72-68 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 82-134 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 45-63 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-38 (-19.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 82-134 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-29 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-51 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
GIO GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 0.864.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.2 units)
BRANDON FINNEGAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
FINNEGAN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (34 - 22) at ST LOUIS (28 - 26) - 8:15 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 130-90 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 130-90 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 91-58 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 724-453 (+89.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 101-63 (+28.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 452-305 (+71.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAINWRIGHT is 155-89 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 154-88 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 79-34 (+32.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 792-814 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 729-752 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1097-919 (+121.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 583-567 (+59.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 126-91 (+31.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 754-746 (+46.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CUETO is 24-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 2-9 (-10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOHNNY CUETO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CUETO is 5-8 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 9-11 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-12. (-5.5 units)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 5-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 6-7 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-2.4 units)
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ATLANTA (16 - 37) at LA DODGERS (28 - 27) - 10:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 160-212 (-47.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEHERAN is 12-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 122-100 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-33 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 119-98 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 89-79 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 90-74 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (-0.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
JULIO TEHERAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
TEHERAN is 0-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)
KENTA MAEDA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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COLORADO (24 - 29) at SAN DIEGO (21 - 34) - 10:40 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 159-280 (-62.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 614-960 (-178.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 558-880 (-161.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 52-90 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
POMERANZ is 8-21 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-2 (+2.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RUSIN is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
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NY YANKEES (25 - 28) at BALTIMORE (30 - 22) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 211-173 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-28 (+14.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-42 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-25 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-22 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 31-18 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-20 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-14 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-15 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 50-29 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 36-21 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 55-38 (+21.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 24-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 25-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 24-10 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 7-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 11-6 (+8.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.4 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (29 - 25) at DETROIT (25 - 28) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-53 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 562-594 (+39.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-26 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 95-92 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 95-92 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 85-104 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CARLOS RODON vs. DETROIT since 1997
RODON is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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KANSAS CITY (30 - 23) at CLEVELAND (28 - 24) - 7:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 136-95 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 111-93 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-38 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 132-89 (+34.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-70 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 95-63 (+27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-35 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 32-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 14-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 31-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 24-12 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 60-38 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 53-53 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 123-125 (-47.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 21-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 102-101 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-57 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.106.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)
DANNY SALAZAR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALAZAR is 5-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.7 units)
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TORONTO (29 - 26) at BOSTON (32 - 22) - 7:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DICKEY is 6-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 27-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 632-567 (-75.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 95-96 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-52 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 159-175 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-51 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-55 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 31-33 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-5 (+0.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)
R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 5-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 7-12 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.2 units)
DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 17-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 20-3 (+15.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (+0.7 units)
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SEATTLE (31 - 22) at TEXAS (31 - 22) - 8:05 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 45-60 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 47-32 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 18-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 30-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 23-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 23-14 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 53-44 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-37 (+35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-31 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
TAIJUAN WALKER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WALKER is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
YU DARVISH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DARVISH is 3-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 4-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)
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OAKLAND (25 - 29) at HOUSTON (25 - 30) - 8:10 PM
JESSE HAHN (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 93-123 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-22 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 80-90 (-28.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 88-115 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-77 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 131-136 (-25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-30 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 25-30 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 16-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JESSE HAHN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAHN is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
DOUG FISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FISTER is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-8. (-2.2 units)
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TAMPA BAY (22 - 30) at MINNESOTA (16 - 37) - 8:10 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-81 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-105 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-46 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 7-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 16-37 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-37 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-22 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JAKE ODORIZZI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.715.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NOLASCO is 3-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.33 and a WHIP of 1.698.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)
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LA ANGELS (24 - 29) at PITTSBURGH (29 - 24) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 127-89 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 119-69 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-18 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 127-89 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-106 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-68 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 114-66 (+27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 798-785 (+63.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 140-118 (+35.1 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 291-216 (+51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 99-81 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 673-666 (+56.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JERED WEAVER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
Long Sheet
Friday, June 3
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ARIZONA (24 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (37 - 15) - 2:20 PM
ARCHIE BRADLEY (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 67-96 (-28.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 62-115 (-42.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 138-85 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 138-85 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 25-7 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 55-53 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 55-53 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 815-767 (-157.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 800-825 (-146.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1122-1219 (-195.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 729-797 (-180.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 740-723 (-157.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
ARCHIE BRADLEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOHN LACKEY vs. ARIZONA since 1997
LACKEY is 3-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.346.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (25 - 29) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 28) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 64-95 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-10 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 154-178 (-51.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
JIMMY NELSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NELSON is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.285.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (29 - 23) at MIAMI (29 - 25) - 7:10 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. TOM KOEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 24-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 50-35 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 398-416 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. MIAMI since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
TOM KOEHLER vs. NY METS since 1997
KOEHLER is 2-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.288.
His team's record is 6-8 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.9 units)
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WASHINGTON (33 - 21) at CINCINNATI (19 - 35) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. BRANDON FINNEGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 116-100 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-33 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 115-99 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 72-68 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 82-134 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 45-63 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-38 (-19.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 82-134 (-45.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-29 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-51 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 10-26 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
GIO GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 0.864.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.2 units)
BRANDON FINNEGAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
FINNEGAN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (34 - 22) at ST LOUIS (28 - 26) - 8:15 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 130-90 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 130-90 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 91-58 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 724-453 (+89.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 101-63 (+28.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 452-305 (+71.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAINWRIGHT is 155-89 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 154-88 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 79-34 (+32.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 792-814 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 729-752 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1097-919 (+121.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 583-567 (+59.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 126-91 (+31.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 754-746 (+46.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CUETO is 24-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 2-9 (-10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOHNNY CUETO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CUETO is 5-8 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 9-11 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-12. (-5.5 units)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 5-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 6-7 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-7. (-2.4 units)
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ATLANTA (16 - 37) at LA DODGERS (28 - 27) - 10:10 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 160-212 (-47.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEHERAN is 12-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 122-100 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-33 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 119-98 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 89-79 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 90-74 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (-0.2 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
JULIO TEHERAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
TEHERAN is 0-5 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 0-6 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.6 units)
KENTA MAEDA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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COLORADO (24 - 29) at SAN DIEGO (21 - 34) - 10:40 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 159-280 (-62.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 614-960 (-178.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 558-880 (-161.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
COLORADO is 52-90 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
POMERANZ is 8-21 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-2 (+2.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RUSIN is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
POMERANZ is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
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NY YANKEES (25 - 28) at BALTIMORE (30 - 22) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 211-173 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-28 (+14.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-42 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-25 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-22 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 31-18 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-20 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-14 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 33-15 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 50-29 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 7-0 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 36-21 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 55-38 (+21.7 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 24-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 25-12 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
EOVALDI is 24-10 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.652.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
CHRIS TILLMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
TILLMAN is 7-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 11-6 (+8.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.4 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (29 - 25) at DETROIT (25 - 28) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-53 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 562-594 (+39.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-26 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 95-92 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 95-92 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 85-104 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CARLOS RODON vs. DETROIT since 1997
RODON is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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KANSAS CITY (30 - 23) at CLEVELAND (28 - 24) - 7:10 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. DANNY SALAZAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 136-95 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 111-93 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 19-8 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-38 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 132-89 (+34.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-70 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 95-63 (+27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-35 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 32-17 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 14-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 31-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 24-12 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 60-38 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 53-53 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 123-125 (-47.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 21-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 102-101 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-57 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 2.106.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)
DANNY SALAZAR vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SALAZAR is 5-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+3.7 units)
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TORONTO (29 - 26) at BOSTON (32 - 22) - 7:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DICKEY is 6-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 19-4 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 27-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 632-567 (-75.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 95-96 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-52 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 159-175 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-51 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-55 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 31-33 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-5 (+0.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)
R.A. DICKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 5-8 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.40 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 7-12 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.2 units)
DAVID PRICE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PRICE is 17-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 20-3 (+15.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (+0.7 units)
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SEATTLE (31 - 22) at TEXAS (31 - 22) - 8:05 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 45-60 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-22 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 47-32 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 18-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 30-19 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 23-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 23-14 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 53-44 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 57-37 (+35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-31 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)
TAIJUAN WALKER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WALKER is 1-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
YU DARVISH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
DARVISH is 3-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.47 and a WHIP of 1.351.
His team's record is 4-4 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)
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OAKLAND (25 - 29) at HOUSTON (25 - 30) - 8:10 PM
JESSE HAHN (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 93-123 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-22 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 80-90 (-28.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 88-115 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 57-77 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 131-136 (-25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-9 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 25-30 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-13 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 25-30 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 16-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JESSE HAHN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAHN is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
DOUG FISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FISTER is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.326.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-8. (-2.2 units)
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TAMPA BAY (22 - 30) at MINNESOTA (16 - 37) - 8:10 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 65-81 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-105 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-46 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 7-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 16-37 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-37 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-22 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JAKE ODORIZZI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ODORIZZI is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.715.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NOLASCO is 3-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.33 and a WHIP of 1.698.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)
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LA ANGELS (24 - 29) at PITTSBURGH (29 - 24) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 127-89 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 119-69 (+28.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 41-18 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 127-89 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-106 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 100-68 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 114-66 (+27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 798-785 (+63.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 140-118 (+35.1 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 291-216 (+51.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 99-81 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 673-666 (+56.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JERED WEAVER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WEAVER is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)
MLB
Short Sheet
Friday, June 3
Arizona at Chicago, 2:20 PM ET
Arizona: 9-1 SU on road after a game with a combined score of 3 runs or less
Chicago: 75-85 SU after having won 8 or more of their last 10
Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Milwaukee: 20-38 SU after allowing 1 run or less
Philadelphia: 16-8 SU after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span
NY Mets at Miami, 7:10 PM ET
New York: 67-44 SU after scoring 4 runs or less 3 straight games
Miami: 15-33 SU after a game where their bullpen blew a save
Washington at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM ET
Washhington: 106-44 SU as a favorite of -150 or more
Cincinnati: 11-33 SU as an underdog of +100 or higher
San Francisco at St Louis, 8:15 PM ET
San Francisco: 26-9 SU as a favorite of -110 or higher
St Louis: 2-9 SU at home when the total is 7 or less
Atlanta at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM ET
Atlanta: 19-56 SU as an underdog of +150 or more
Los Angeles: 28-9 SU after a game where they had 4 or less hits
Colorado at San Diego, 10:40 PM ET
Colorado: 52-90 SU in night games
San Diego: 53-39 SU after allowing 12 runs or more
NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 PM ET
New York: 7-21 SU with an on base percentage of .260 or worse over last 3 games
Baltimore: 13-4 SU at home with a money line of -100 to -150
Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:10 PM ET
Chicago: 22-8 SU after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Detroit: 4-15 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:10 PM ET
Kansas City: 9-2 SU after 3 or more consecutive overs
Cleveland: 20-27 SU after a win by 2 runs or less
Toronto at Boston, 7:10 PM ET
Toronto: 32-14 SU after 5 or more consecutive home games
Boston: 37-52 SU in home games against division opponents
Seattle at Texas, 8:05 PM ET
Seattle: 42-51 SU after having won 2 of their last 3
Texas: 30-19 SU in games played on a grass field
Oakland at Houston, 8:10 PM ET
Oakland: 11-22 SU when playing on Friday
Houston: 24-12 SU after having won 4 of their last 5
Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8:10 PM ET
Tampa Bay: 16-24 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
Minnesota: 27-19 SU after 3 straight games without a stolen base
LA Angels at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM ET
Los Angeles: 34-19 SU on road after 3 games where they stranded 5 or less
Pittsburgh: 32-47 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Short Sheet
Friday, June 3
Arizona at Chicago, 2:20 PM ET
Arizona: 9-1 SU on road after a game with a combined score of 3 runs or less
Chicago: 75-85 SU after having won 8 or more of their last 10
Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Milwaukee: 20-38 SU after allowing 1 run or less
Philadelphia: 16-8 SU after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span
NY Mets at Miami, 7:10 PM ET
New York: 67-44 SU after scoring 4 runs or less 3 straight games
Miami: 15-33 SU after a game where their bullpen blew a save
Washington at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM ET
Washhington: 106-44 SU as a favorite of -150 or more
Cincinnati: 11-33 SU as an underdog of +100 or higher
San Francisco at St Louis, 8:15 PM ET
San Francisco: 26-9 SU as a favorite of -110 or higher
St Louis: 2-9 SU at home when the total is 7 or less
Atlanta at LA Dodgers, 10:10 PM ET
Atlanta: 19-56 SU as an underdog of +150 or more
Los Angeles: 28-9 SU after a game where they had 4 or less hits
Colorado at San Diego, 10:40 PM ET
Colorado: 52-90 SU in night games
San Diego: 53-39 SU after allowing 12 runs or more
NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 PM ET
New York: 7-21 SU with an on base percentage of .260 or worse over last 3 games
Baltimore: 13-4 SU at home with a money line of -100 to -150
Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:10 PM ET
Chicago: 22-8 SU after a game where the bullpen gave up no runs
Detroit: 4-15 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:10 PM ET
Kansas City: 9-2 SU after 3 or more consecutive overs
Cleveland: 20-27 SU after a win by 2 runs or less
Toronto at Boston, 7:10 PM ET
Toronto: 32-14 SU after 5 or more consecutive home games
Boston: 37-52 SU in home games against division opponents
Seattle at Texas, 8:05 PM ET
Seattle: 42-51 SU after having won 2 of their last 3
Texas: 30-19 SU in games played on a grass field
Oakland at Houston, 8:10 PM ET
Oakland: 11-22 SU when playing on Friday
Houston: 24-12 SU after having won 4 of their last 5
Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8:10 PM ET
Tampa Bay: 16-24 SU when the money line is +125 to -125
Minnesota: 27-19 SU after 3 straight games without a stolen base
LA Angels at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM ET
Los Angeles: 34-19 SU on road after 3 games where they stranded 5 or less
Pittsburgh: 32-47 TSR when the total is 8.5 to 10
Friday's Diamond Notes
June 3, 2016
Hottest team:
Astros (8-3 last 11)
Houston couldn’t pull off the four-game sweep of Arizona after getting blanked on Thursday, 3-0, but the Astros have gotten things together following a poor start. The Astros sit at 25-30 entering Friday’s action after beginning the season at 5-16. Houston’s hot streak started after getting swept by rival Texas at home two weeks ago, as the Astros swept the Orioles before capturing series against the Angels and Diamondbacks. Doug Fister takes the mound for Houston tonight against Oakland, as the Astros have won six straight starts made by the right-hander.
Coldest team:
Rays, Phillies (2-9 last 11)
The two teams that hooked up for the 2008 World Series have hit the skids recently as it was too tough to just isolate one of these squads. Philadelphia turned heads to begin the season, but the Phillies are the team we thought they were as they have dropped seven straight games following Thursday’s 4-1 home setback to the Brewers. To make matters worse, the Phillies are 1-6 in their last seven home games, while scoring two runs or less in five of those defeats.
Tampa Bay has lost the first four games of its road trip after falling at Minnesota last night, the team with the worst record in the American League. In each of the past four losses, the Rays have allowed at least six runs, cashing the ‘over’ each time. Tampa Bay has stumbled to a 1-7 record in its past eight games away from Tropicana Field, but the Rays should take solace in Jake Odorzzi taking the mound tonight as Tampa Bay has won his last four road outings.
Hottest pitcher:
Johnny Cueto, Giants (8-1, 2.31 ERA)
The Cy Young race in the National League is going to be exciting with Chicago’s Jake Arrieta and Los Angeles southpaw Clayton Kershaw as the two favorites. Cueto is thriving in his first season with San Francisco as he seeks consideration as the NL’s top pitcher, winning four straight starts, which includes a pair of complete game victories over the Padres. The Giants are 6-0 in Cueto’s six starts away from AT&T Park, but the right-hander is winless in his last three starts at Busch Stadium since 2012.
Coldest pitcher:
Jered Weaver, Angels (4-4, 5.40 ERA)
Los Angeles travels to the East Coast to begin an interleague series with Pittsburgh following a 3-3 homestand. Weaver has allowed at least four runs in three of his last four outings, while getting knocked around in his last two road losses to the Dodgers and Brewers. The Angels have struggled against National League opponents with a 4-8 record, while Los Angeles owns a 1-5 mark in Weaver’s past six interleague starts since the beginning of the 2015 season.
Biggest UNDER run:
Cubs (6-1 last seven)
Chicago continues to shut down opposing team’s offenses as the Cubs have allowed two runs or less in six of the past seven contests. The Cubs barely went ‘over’ Thursday’s total of 8 ½ in a 7-2 rout of the Dodgers to snap a six-game ‘under’ streak, but Chicago is 12-5 to the ‘under’ since mid-May. John Lackey takes the mound for the Cubs this afternoon against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field, as Chicago has finished ‘under’ the total in each of his past four starts.
Biggest OVER run:
Royals (10-0 last 10)
Kansas City suffered a rare bullpen meltdown in Thursday’s 5-4 walk-off loss at Cleveland, but the Royals managed to sail ‘over’ the total for the 10th consecutive game. The Royals actually scored their fewest runs in a game during this ‘over’ streak last night, snapping a nine-game streak plating at least five runs. Nine times during this stretch the Royals and their opponent have combined for at least nine runs, as tonight’s total against the Indians sits at 7 ½. Edinson Volquez starts for Kansas City tonight, as the Royals have gone ‘over’ the total in his last three road outings, including a 5-4 defeat at Cleveland last month on a 7 ½ total.
Matchup to watch:
Mariners vs. Rangers
Seattle pulled off a comeback for the ages last Thursday night, erasing a 12-2 deficit to shock San Diego, 16-13. The Mariners improved to 19-8 away from Safeco Field, while losing consecutive games only once on the road this season. Seattle visits Texas for the first time since the opening weekend of the season when the Mariners grabbed two of three from the Rangers. However, Texas picked up revenge in mid-April by winning two of three games at Safeco Field. The Rangers couldn’t finish off a sweep in their last series at Cleveland, losing the finale in walk-off fashion, but won the first two games as heavy underdogs. Yu Darvish makes his second start for Texas since Tommy John surgery, as the right-hander tossed five innings and scattered three hits and allowed one run in a 5-2 victory over the Pirates in his first outing last weekend.
Betcha didn’t know:
The Mets owned a 1-8 record in Noah Syndergaard’s first nine road starts, but New York has won six of his past eight outings away from Citi Field. Syndergaard is making his first career start at Marlins Park, while looking to avenge a 2-1 defeat to Miami in April as the Mets’ right-hander allowed one run in seven innings and struck out 12 in the loss.
Biggest public favorite: Dodgers (-220) vs. Braves
Biggest public underdog: Brewers (+105) at Phillies
Biggest line move: Padres (-130 to -140) vs. Rockies
June 3, 2016
Hottest team:
Astros (8-3 last 11)
Houston couldn’t pull off the four-game sweep of Arizona after getting blanked on Thursday, 3-0, but the Astros have gotten things together following a poor start. The Astros sit at 25-30 entering Friday’s action after beginning the season at 5-16. Houston’s hot streak started after getting swept by rival Texas at home two weeks ago, as the Astros swept the Orioles before capturing series against the Angels and Diamondbacks. Doug Fister takes the mound for Houston tonight against Oakland, as the Astros have won six straight starts made by the right-hander.
Coldest team:
Rays, Phillies (2-9 last 11)
The two teams that hooked up for the 2008 World Series have hit the skids recently as it was too tough to just isolate one of these squads. Philadelphia turned heads to begin the season, but the Phillies are the team we thought they were as they have dropped seven straight games following Thursday’s 4-1 home setback to the Brewers. To make matters worse, the Phillies are 1-6 in their last seven home games, while scoring two runs or less in five of those defeats.
Tampa Bay has lost the first four games of its road trip after falling at Minnesota last night, the team with the worst record in the American League. In each of the past four losses, the Rays have allowed at least six runs, cashing the ‘over’ each time. Tampa Bay has stumbled to a 1-7 record in its past eight games away from Tropicana Field, but the Rays should take solace in Jake Odorzzi taking the mound tonight as Tampa Bay has won his last four road outings.
Hottest pitcher:
Johnny Cueto, Giants (8-1, 2.31 ERA)
The Cy Young race in the National League is going to be exciting with Chicago’s Jake Arrieta and Los Angeles southpaw Clayton Kershaw as the two favorites. Cueto is thriving in his first season with San Francisco as he seeks consideration as the NL’s top pitcher, winning four straight starts, which includes a pair of complete game victories over the Padres. The Giants are 6-0 in Cueto’s six starts away from AT&T Park, but the right-hander is winless in his last three starts at Busch Stadium since 2012.
Coldest pitcher:
Jered Weaver, Angels (4-4, 5.40 ERA)
Los Angeles travels to the East Coast to begin an interleague series with Pittsburgh following a 3-3 homestand. Weaver has allowed at least four runs in three of his last four outings, while getting knocked around in his last two road losses to the Dodgers and Brewers. The Angels have struggled against National League opponents with a 4-8 record, while Los Angeles owns a 1-5 mark in Weaver’s past six interleague starts since the beginning of the 2015 season.
Biggest UNDER run:
Cubs (6-1 last seven)
Chicago continues to shut down opposing team’s offenses as the Cubs have allowed two runs or less in six of the past seven contests. The Cubs barely went ‘over’ Thursday’s total of 8 ½ in a 7-2 rout of the Dodgers to snap a six-game ‘under’ streak, but Chicago is 12-5 to the ‘under’ since mid-May. John Lackey takes the mound for the Cubs this afternoon against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field, as Chicago has finished ‘under’ the total in each of his past four starts.
Biggest OVER run:
Royals (10-0 last 10)
Kansas City suffered a rare bullpen meltdown in Thursday’s 5-4 walk-off loss at Cleveland, but the Royals managed to sail ‘over’ the total for the 10th consecutive game. The Royals actually scored their fewest runs in a game during this ‘over’ streak last night, snapping a nine-game streak plating at least five runs. Nine times during this stretch the Royals and their opponent have combined for at least nine runs, as tonight’s total against the Indians sits at 7 ½. Edinson Volquez starts for Kansas City tonight, as the Royals have gone ‘over’ the total in his last three road outings, including a 5-4 defeat at Cleveland last month on a 7 ½ total.
Matchup to watch:
Mariners vs. Rangers
Seattle pulled off a comeback for the ages last Thursday night, erasing a 12-2 deficit to shock San Diego, 16-13. The Mariners improved to 19-8 away from Safeco Field, while losing consecutive games only once on the road this season. Seattle visits Texas for the first time since the opening weekend of the season when the Mariners grabbed two of three from the Rangers. However, Texas picked up revenge in mid-April by winning two of three games at Safeco Field. The Rangers couldn’t finish off a sweep in their last series at Cleveland, losing the finale in walk-off fashion, but won the first two games as heavy underdogs. Yu Darvish makes his second start for Texas since Tommy John surgery, as the right-hander tossed five innings and scattered three hits and allowed one run in a 5-2 victory over the Pirates in his first outing last weekend.
Betcha didn’t know:
The Mets owned a 1-8 record in Noah Syndergaard’s first nine road starts, but New York has won six of his past eight outings away from Citi Field. Syndergaard is making his first career start at Marlins Park, while looking to avenge a 2-1 defeat to Miami in April as the Mets’ right-hander allowed one run in seven innings and struck out 12 in the loss.
Biggest public favorite: Dodgers (-220) vs. Braves
Biggest public underdog: Brewers (+105) at Phillies
Biggest line move: Padres (-130 to -140) vs. Rockies
Giants, Cards meet in St. Louis
June 3, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (34-22) at ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (28-26)
First pitch: Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: San Francisco -125, St. Louis +115, Total: 7.0
The Cardinals will be looking to pick up a big home win over the Giants on Friday night.
San Francisco has been playing extremely well recently, as the team has now won nine of its past 13 games. The Giants have been getting some excellent performances from their pitching staff, as they shutout the Braves twice in their four-game set last series.
They’ll be hoping that the rotation can continue to hold up against the Cardinals and it’ll be RHP Johnny Cueto (8-1, 2.31 ERA, 72 K) that will be on the mound in this one.
For the Cardinals, RHP Adam Wainwright (5-3, 5.71 ERA, 40 K) will be trying to outduel Cueto on Friday. St. Louis has won in each of his past seven starts, but that has nothing to do with his pitching.
He has allowed three or more earned runs in six of those seven starts and has pitched less than seven innings in six of those seven as well.
San Francisco is an incredible 26-9 against the money line as a favorite of -110 or higher this season. The Giants are, however, facing a Cardinals team that is 19-5 against the money line off a loss to a division rival as a favorite over the past two seasons.
One key player that is expected to miss this one is the Giants’ OF Hunter Pence (Hamstring), who was placed on the 15-day DL on Jun. 1.
Johnny Cueto is going to be toeing the rubber on Friday and he has been absolutely dominant for the Giants recently. In his last 24.0 innings on the mound, Cueto has allowed just two earned runs and has struck out 19 batters.
One thing that he is doing is keeping his homers allowed down. He has allowed just three over the past 10 starts and he should really be able to keep his brilliance up if he can continue to avoid the long ball.
Offensively, the Giants are coming off of a good game and will be hoping it carries over into this one. C Buster Posey (.264, 8 HR, 26 RBI) homered against the Braves on Thursday and that was his first hit since May 29.
San Francisco needs him to start hitting more consistently moving forward, but he is just 2-for-11 against Wainwright in his career. He’ll need to find a way to figure out the Cardinals’ starter on Friday.
Another guy to watch out for coming into this game is 2B Joe Panik (.242, 6 HR, 23 RBI). Panik hasn’t faced Wainwright very often, but he is 2-for-3 against the pitcher in his career. It’d be big if he can get on base a few times on Friday.
Adam Wainwright has not been his usual self this season, but he has been slowly progressing as of late.
Wainwright has seen his ERA go from 8.27 to 5.71 since Apr. 16 and will be hoping to continue to improve moving forward. Wainwright has been solid against the Giants over the past three seasons, going 3-1 with a 3.21 ERA versus the team.
Two guys that will be looking forward to facing Cueto on Friday are OF Matt Holliday (.262, 9 HR, 31 RBI) and C Yadier Molina (.266, 1 HR, 19 RBI). Both guys have struggled this season, but they are a combined 22-for-77 with two homers and 15 RBI against the Giants’ starter in their careers and it’d be very big for the Cardinals if they can produce on Friday.
St. Louis can also use a solid game from OF Stephen Piscotty (.318, 6 HR, 31 RBI). He has been their best hitter all season and it’s hard to imagine the Cardinals beating Cueto without him getting it going.
June 3, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (34-22) at ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (28-26)
First pitch: Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: San Francisco -125, St. Louis +115, Total: 7.0
The Cardinals will be looking to pick up a big home win over the Giants on Friday night.
San Francisco has been playing extremely well recently, as the team has now won nine of its past 13 games. The Giants have been getting some excellent performances from their pitching staff, as they shutout the Braves twice in their four-game set last series.
They’ll be hoping that the rotation can continue to hold up against the Cardinals and it’ll be RHP Johnny Cueto (8-1, 2.31 ERA, 72 K) that will be on the mound in this one.
For the Cardinals, RHP Adam Wainwright (5-3, 5.71 ERA, 40 K) will be trying to outduel Cueto on Friday. St. Louis has won in each of his past seven starts, but that has nothing to do with his pitching.
He has allowed three or more earned runs in six of those seven starts and has pitched less than seven innings in six of those seven as well.
San Francisco is an incredible 26-9 against the money line as a favorite of -110 or higher this season. The Giants are, however, facing a Cardinals team that is 19-5 against the money line off a loss to a division rival as a favorite over the past two seasons.
One key player that is expected to miss this one is the Giants’ OF Hunter Pence (Hamstring), who was placed on the 15-day DL on Jun. 1.
Johnny Cueto is going to be toeing the rubber on Friday and he has been absolutely dominant for the Giants recently. In his last 24.0 innings on the mound, Cueto has allowed just two earned runs and has struck out 19 batters.
One thing that he is doing is keeping his homers allowed down. He has allowed just three over the past 10 starts and he should really be able to keep his brilliance up if he can continue to avoid the long ball.
Offensively, the Giants are coming off of a good game and will be hoping it carries over into this one. C Buster Posey (.264, 8 HR, 26 RBI) homered against the Braves on Thursday and that was his first hit since May 29.
San Francisco needs him to start hitting more consistently moving forward, but he is just 2-for-11 against Wainwright in his career. He’ll need to find a way to figure out the Cardinals’ starter on Friday.
Another guy to watch out for coming into this game is 2B Joe Panik (.242, 6 HR, 23 RBI). Panik hasn’t faced Wainwright very often, but he is 2-for-3 against the pitcher in his career. It’d be big if he can get on base a few times on Friday.
Adam Wainwright has not been his usual self this season, but he has been slowly progressing as of late.
Wainwright has seen his ERA go from 8.27 to 5.71 since Apr. 16 and will be hoping to continue to improve moving forward. Wainwright has been solid against the Giants over the past three seasons, going 3-1 with a 3.21 ERA versus the team.
Two guys that will be looking forward to facing Cueto on Friday are OF Matt Holliday (.262, 9 HR, 31 RBI) and C Yadier Molina (.266, 1 HR, 19 RBI). Both guys have struggled this season, but they are a combined 22-for-77 with two homers and 15 RBI against the Giants’ starter in their careers and it’d be very big for the Cardinals if they can produce on Friday.
St. Louis can also use a solid game from OF Stephen Piscotty (.318, 6 HR, 31 RBI). He has been their best hitter all season and it’s hard to imagine the Cardinals beating Cueto without him getting it going.
June Pitchers Report
June 1, 2016
You know the saying, “May flowers bring June showers.”
For Major League Baseball pitchers hurling during the month of June, showers are hopefully not in their immediate plans. Instead, it’s the hope of all MLB starting pitchers to stay around long enough in their starts to avoid having to clean up and go home early.
Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of June. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in June, winning 33% percent or less of their team-start efforts.
To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each June over the last three years. And for your convenience alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure rate either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.
Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s June list.
GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:
Arrieta, Jake - 8-4 (6-2 A)
Only Clayton Kershaw has been in Arrieta's stratosphere since 2015. The right-hander is in the right organization which has allowed his abundant talents to flourish and this season opposing batters are hitting a mere .168 against him. His effortless delivery and mid-90's fastball causes a lot of swings and misses as does his breaking pitches.
Cole, Gerrit - 10-2 (6-0 A)
Cole is now the ace of the Pittsburgh staff and expertly commands a two and four-seam fastball in the mid to upper 90's which he can sink or have riding action. After a sluggish start to season, his ERA is down to close to 2.50 and expect him to have another fine month. Note: Cole’s numbers above reflect his career team mark during June.
*Colon, Bartolo - 10-5 (7-0 H)
The 43-year old right-hander just keeps churning along on staff that is very talented and youthful. Colon knows how and where to spot his fastball, which he tosses 70 or more percent of the time and blends in a quick slider that has excellent depth. The fact is Colon understands his craft and wins.
Lackey, John - 11-5 (6-1 H)
Remember for years no pitcher in his right mind would want to pitch at Wrigley Field, now they line up for the chance. Being a talented young team helps and Lackey is the right fit, with fastball he keeps low in the zone and sinker opposing hitters cannot elevate. Through two months, the batter's Lackey has faced are at a lowly .209 batting average and his WHIP is sick 0.97.
Sanchez, Anibal - 9-4 (8-3 H)
The Detroit hurler has gotten off to a rugged start with ERA over 6 as June began. Sanchez's problems revolve around lack of pitch placement, not even having 2-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio and giving up more than a hit an inning. Of the 58 hits allowed, 11 have left the yard and if the Tigers are going to be contenders in the AL Central, Sanchez will have to throw like previous June's.
*Scherzer, Max - 11-4 (6-2 A)
If you research Mad Max's numbers, many are at or below career norm, yet he begins this month with an ERA over 4. The problem is too many pitches right down the middle, which is why he on pace to give up 45 home runs (15 thru May). If Scherzer solves this, he will have a great rest of the year.
Tillman, Chris - 11-3 (4-1 A)
After an off year in 2015, the Orioles righty has come back in a big way. When he's at his best like he has been this year, Tillman works his low 90's heater at the knees on both sides of the dish and his curve and changeup have sharp downward motion. He starts this month with hitters at .203 batting average versus his tosses.
Volquez, Edinson - 11-5 (7-1 A)
The Royals right-hander is doing what he does best, as in nine of his 11 starts for Kansas City he has induced double digit groundball outs. Volquez is still thought to be a power pitcher and gets numerous weak swings with tilted curve and deluxe changeup he will throw on any count.
*Zimmermann, Jordan - 12-5 (8-3 H)
After an unbelievable start, Zimmermann has drifted back to the previous career numbers. He pulled a groin late last month, but is expected to make start on June 3rd and continue from that point. His strengths include four pitches he trusts to throw for strikes and he has shown greater durability thus far in the AL.
BAD MONTH PITCHERS:
Miller, Shelby - 6-12 (2-6 A)
After disastrous start with Arizona, having ERA over 7, maybe a trip to the DL with bad finger on throwing hand will settle Miller down, who looks like he is trying to throw a no-hitter on every pitch and is getting hammered. The talent has always been in place, just not the execution as this record shows. Note: Miller’s numbers above reflect his career team mark during June.
Verlander, Justin - 4-10 (2-5 H)
No longer equipped with high 90's fastball, Verlander tends to give up runs in bunches these days. He can be sailing along for three to five innings and then give up three or four runs in single inning. Without the necessary secondary pitches, he's become easier to hit a third time through the lineup.
Weaver, Jered - 5-10 (1-6 A)
It is sometimes tough to watch former aces who were among the best in the game, as their stuff is in decline and they are not close to what they used to be. This is the case of Weaver, whose fastball barely reaches 85 MPH, which makes his breaking ball and assortment of change-ups less effective. It is no accident at this juncture hitters are clocking him for .311 BA.
June 1, 2016
You know the saying, “May flowers bring June showers.”
For Major League Baseball pitchers hurling during the month of June, showers are hopefully not in their immediate plans. Instead, it’s the hope of all MLB starting pitchers to stay around long enough in their starts to avoid having to clean up and go home early.
Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team-starts over the course of the last three seasons during the month of June. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in June, winning 33% percent or less of their team-start efforts.
To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each June over the last three years. And for your convenience alongside each record we break down each pitcher’s greatest success or greatest failure rate either home (H) or away (A) within his good or bad month.
Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s June list.
GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:
Arrieta, Jake - 8-4 (6-2 A)
Only Clayton Kershaw has been in Arrieta's stratosphere since 2015. The right-hander is in the right organization which has allowed his abundant talents to flourish and this season opposing batters are hitting a mere .168 against him. His effortless delivery and mid-90's fastball causes a lot of swings and misses as does his breaking pitches.
Cole, Gerrit - 10-2 (6-0 A)
Cole is now the ace of the Pittsburgh staff and expertly commands a two and four-seam fastball in the mid to upper 90's which he can sink or have riding action. After a sluggish start to season, his ERA is down to close to 2.50 and expect him to have another fine month. Note: Cole’s numbers above reflect his career team mark during June.
*Colon, Bartolo - 10-5 (7-0 H)
The 43-year old right-hander just keeps churning along on staff that is very talented and youthful. Colon knows how and where to spot his fastball, which he tosses 70 or more percent of the time and blends in a quick slider that has excellent depth. The fact is Colon understands his craft and wins.
Lackey, John - 11-5 (6-1 H)
Remember for years no pitcher in his right mind would want to pitch at Wrigley Field, now they line up for the chance. Being a talented young team helps and Lackey is the right fit, with fastball he keeps low in the zone and sinker opposing hitters cannot elevate. Through two months, the batter's Lackey has faced are at a lowly .209 batting average and his WHIP is sick 0.97.
Sanchez, Anibal - 9-4 (8-3 H)
The Detroit hurler has gotten off to a rugged start with ERA over 6 as June began. Sanchez's problems revolve around lack of pitch placement, not even having 2-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio and giving up more than a hit an inning. Of the 58 hits allowed, 11 have left the yard and if the Tigers are going to be contenders in the AL Central, Sanchez will have to throw like previous June's.
*Scherzer, Max - 11-4 (6-2 A)
If you research Mad Max's numbers, many are at or below career norm, yet he begins this month with an ERA over 4. The problem is too many pitches right down the middle, which is why he on pace to give up 45 home runs (15 thru May). If Scherzer solves this, he will have a great rest of the year.
Tillman, Chris - 11-3 (4-1 A)
After an off year in 2015, the Orioles righty has come back in a big way. When he's at his best like he has been this year, Tillman works his low 90's heater at the knees on both sides of the dish and his curve and changeup have sharp downward motion. He starts this month with hitters at .203 batting average versus his tosses.
Volquez, Edinson - 11-5 (7-1 A)
The Royals right-hander is doing what he does best, as in nine of his 11 starts for Kansas City he has induced double digit groundball outs. Volquez is still thought to be a power pitcher and gets numerous weak swings with tilted curve and deluxe changeup he will throw on any count.
*Zimmermann, Jordan - 12-5 (8-3 H)
After an unbelievable start, Zimmermann has drifted back to the previous career numbers. He pulled a groin late last month, but is expected to make start on June 3rd and continue from that point. His strengths include four pitches he trusts to throw for strikes and he has shown greater durability thus far in the AL.
BAD MONTH PITCHERS:
Miller, Shelby - 6-12 (2-6 A)
After disastrous start with Arizona, having ERA over 7, maybe a trip to the DL with bad finger on throwing hand will settle Miller down, who looks like he is trying to throw a no-hitter on every pitch and is getting hammered. The talent has always been in place, just not the execution as this record shows. Note: Miller’s numbers above reflect his career team mark during June.
Verlander, Justin - 4-10 (2-5 H)
No longer equipped with high 90's fastball, Verlander tends to give up runs in bunches these days. He can be sailing along for three to five innings and then give up three or four runs in single inning. Without the necessary secondary pitches, he's become easier to hit a third time through the lineup.
Weaver, Jered - 5-10 (1-6 A)
It is sometimes tough to watch former aces who were among the best in the game, as their stuff is in decline and they are not close to what they used to be. This is the case of Weaver, whose fastball barely reaches 85 MPH, which makes his breaking ball and assortment of change-ups less effective. It is no accident at this juncture hitters are clocking him for .311 BA.
Giants place Hunter Pence on DL
June 2, 2016
ATLANTA (AP) The San Francisco Giants have placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Pence missed six starts with another right hamstring injury before returning on Saturday. This time, the more significant injury could keep Pence on the disabled list longer than two weeks.
Manager Bruce Bochy says Pence ''did a pretty good job on it. That's a shame.''
The Giants placed outfielder Angel Pagan on the 15-day disabled list on May 24 with a left hamstring injury.
Pence's seven home runs are tied for the team lead. He is tied for fifth in the NL with 36 RBIs.
Jarrett Parker replaced Pence in right field in Thursday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves.
The Giants recalled outfielder Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento
June 2, 2016
ATLANTA (AP) The San Francisco Giants have placed outfielder Hunter Pence on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Pence missed six starts with another right hamstring injury before returning on Saturday. This time, the more significant injury could keep Pence on the disabled list longer than two weeks.
Manager Bruce Bochy says Pence ''did a pretty good job on it. That's a shame.''
The Giants placed outfielder Angel Pagan on the 15-day disabled list on May 24 with a left hamstring injury.
Pence's seven home runs are tied for the team lead. He is tied for fifth in the NL with 36 RBIs.
Jarrett Parker replaced Pence in right field in Thursday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves.
The Giants recalled outfielder Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento
LEADING OFF: Baker back in Cincy, X-Man goes for 27 straight
June 3, 2016
A look at what's happening all around the majors today:
WELCOME BACK
Dusty Baker manages a game in Cincinnati for the first time since the Reds let him go after a loss to the Pirates in the 2013 NL wild-card game. Now guiding the first-place Nationals, Baker will see whether star Bryce Harper is able to play. The reigning NL MVP has been out of the lineup since being hit on the side of the right knee by a pitch on Monday.
THE X FACTOR
Xander Bogaerts takes a 26-game hitting streak for the Red Sox into the series opener at Fenway Park against Toronto. Bogaerts faces a tricky task to extend it - knuckleballer R.A. Dickey pitches for the Blue Jays against David Price, the lefty ace who led Toronto to the AL East title last season.
STRONG START
Healthy ace Yu Darvish and the Rangers host Seattle in a matchup between the top teams in the AL West. Out of the majors last year while recovering from elbow surgery, Darvish gave up one run in five innings vs. Pittsburgh last weekend in his season debut.
DECISION TIME
The Mets are expected to decide whether to put third baseman David Wright on the disabled list before they open a 10-game trip in Miami. Wright has missed five straight games with a herniated disk in his neck. He was scheduled to remain in New York for treatment Thursday, an off day for the team. ''We'll assess the situation when he gets down there,'' manager Terry Collins said Wednesday.
BOTH ON A ROLL
Two streaking pitchers take the mound when the Yankees open a three-game series in Baltimore. New York right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (6-2) has won a career-best five consecutive starts going into his matchup with Chris Tillman (7-1), who is 6-0 in his last seven.
June 3, 2016
A look at what's happening all around the majors today:
WELCOME BACK
Dusty Baker manages a game in Cincinnati for the first time since the Reds let him go after a loss to the Pirates in the 2013 NL wild-card game. Now guiding the first-place Nationals, Baker will see whether star Bryce Harper is able to play. The reigning NL MVP has been out of the lineup since being hit on the side of the right knee by a pitch on Monday.
THE X FACTOR
Xander Bogaerts takes a 26-game hitting streak for the Red Sox into the series opener at Fenway Park against Toronto. Bogaerts faces a tricky task to extend it - knuckleballer R.A. Dickey pitches for the Blue Jays against David Price, the lefty ace who led Toronto to the AL East title last season.
STRONG START
Healthy ace Yu Darvish and the Rangers host Seattle in a matchup between the top teams in the AL West. Out of the majors last year while recovering from elbow surgery, Darvish gave up one run in five innings vs. Pittsburgh last weekend in his season debut.
DECISION TIME
The Mets are expected to decide whether to put third baseman David Wright on the disabled list before they open a 10-game trip in Miami. Wright has missed five straight games with a herniated disk in his neck. He was scheduled to remain in New York for treatment Thursday, an off day for the team. ''We'll assess the situation when he gets down there,'' manager Terry Collins said Wednesday.
BOTH ON A ROLL
Two streaking pitchers take the mound when the Yankees open a three-game series in Baltimore. New York right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (6-2) has won a career-best five consecutive starts going into his matchup with Chris Tillman (7-1), who is 6-0 in his last seven.
Lincecum allows 3 runs over 5 innings in Triple-A debut
June 3, 2016
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Despite winning two Cy Young Awards and three World Series rings, Tim Lincecum acknowledged being a bit nervous in his first comeback start with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.
''It's good to get the feet wet again and get in that game-type atmosphere and just get the ball rolling again,'' said Lincecum, making his first start since June 27 last season with the San Francisco Giants. ''It kind of got the better of me the first couple innings and then I settled into it and started making better pitches and getting better results.''
Lincecum allowed three runs and three hits against the Tacoma Rainiers on Thursday night, exiting after five innings in his first game appearance since hip surgery in September.
The 31-year-old right-hander, signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a $2.5 million, one-year contract two weeks ago, retired nine straight during one stretch after allowing two runs in the first inning and another in the second. He left with Salt Lake trailing 3-1 against a Tacoma lineup that included Seattle Mariners starting shortstop Ketel Marte, who is on a rehab assignment.
''About the third inning, it kind of came around. I forget who the hitter was, but I went fastball away, fastball in and that kind of just established it and I was like, OK, I can still do those pitches,'' said Lincecum, who won consecutive NL Cy Young Awards in 2008-09.
Lincecum struck out five and walked three with one hit batter. He also balked in a run with the bases loaded in the first. He threw 88 pitches, 48 strikes, and consistently had his fastball in the 88-89 mph range.
''The approach is kind of like spring training. You want to do well, but you want to establish strikes and not worry necessarily about the result,'' Lincecum said. ''So, today I was kind of trying to do that, but at the same time, worry about the result because I don't want to be getting hit around.''
Lincecum, who went 7-4 last year with San Francisco, had season-ending hip surgery in September and became a free agent after the season. He pitched in two extended spring training games after signing with Los Angeles and is scheduled to make one more start for the Bees next Tuesday, then join the Angels on June 12 to face the Cleveland Indians in Anaheim, California.
Former Angels pitching coach Bud Black, now a special assistant to the general manager, was on hand.
''I've seen him a lot over the years and the delivery, the arm action looked like Tim Lincecum, which is a good sign,'' said Black, also a former manager of the San Diego Padres. ''Physically, he looked good. This is for him, his spring training in a way. He's got to build pitch count, he's got to build stamina and he accomplished that tonight in a first step to getting back.''
Tacoma manager Pat Listach, who was familiar with Lincecum when Listach was coaching in the National League, was impressed with the pitcher's season debut.
''For a while there, he was in a pretty good groove, winning three out of five World Series and winning Cy Young twice,'' Listach said. ''He's looking for his groove and after being down for an amount of time, it's just a matter of time before he finds it. And, when he finds it, he's going to be a quality major league pitcher again.''
Lincecum, who pitched in high school at nearby Renton and later at the University of Washington, said he had several family members in attendance, including his father.
''It's always good to be pitching at home,'' he said. ''I don't get to do it very often. But, when I do, those comforts really come in and make a difference.''
June 3, 2016
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) Despite winning two Cy Young Awards and three World Series rings, Tim Lincecum acknowledged being a bit nervous in his first comeback start with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.
''It's good to get the feet wet again and get in that game-type atmosphere and just get the ball rolling again,'' said Lincecum, making his first start since June 27 last season with the San Francisco Giants. ''It kind of got the better of me the first couple innings and then I settled into it and started making better pitches and getting better results.''
Lincecum allowed three runs and three hits against the Tacoma Rainiers on Thursday night, exiting after five innings in his first game appearance since hip surgery in September.
The 31-year-old right-hander, signed by the Los Angeles Angels to a $2.5 million, one-year contract two weeks ago, retired nine straight during one stretch after allowing two runs in the first inning and another in the second. He left with Salt Lake trailing 3-1 against a Tacoma lineup that included Seattle Mariners starting shortstop Ketel Marte, who is on a rehab assignment.
''About the third inning, it kind of came around. I forget who the hitter was, but I went fastball away, fastball in and that kind of just established it and I was like, OK, I can still do those pitches,'' said Lincecum, who won consecutive NL Cy Young Awards in 2008-09.
Lincecum struck out five and walked three with one hit batter. He also balked in a run with the bases loaded in the first. He threw 88 pitches, 48 strikes, and consistently had his fastball in the 88-89 mph range.
''The approach is kind of like spring training. You want to do well, but you want to establish strikes and not worry necessarily about the result,'' Lincecum said. ''So, today I was kind of trying to do that, but at the same time, worry about the result because I don't want to be getting hit around.''
Lincecum, who went 7-4 last year with San Francisco, had season-ending hip surgery in September and became a free agent after the season. He pitched in two extended spring training games after signing with Los Angeles and is scheduled to make one more start for the Bees next Tuesday, then join the Angels on June 12 to face the Cleveland Indians in Anaheim, California.
Former Angels pitching coach Bud Black, now a special assistant to the general manager, was on hand.
''I've seen him a lot over the years and the delivery, the arm action looked like Tim Lincecum, which is a good sign,'' said Black, also a former manager of the San Diego Padres. ''Physically, he looked good. This is for him, his spring training in a way. He's got to build pitch count, he's got to build stamina and he accomplished that tonight in a first step to getting back.''
Tacoma manager Pat Listach, who was familiar with Lincecum when Listach was coaching in the National League, was impressed with the pitcher's season debut.
''For a while there, he was in a pretty good groove, winning three out of five World Series and winning Cy Young twice,'' Listach said. ''He's looking for his groove and after being down for an amount of time, it's just a matter of time before he finds it. And, when he finds it, he's going to be a quality major league pitcher again.''
Lincecum, who pitched in high school at nearby Renton and later at the University of Washington, said he had several family members in attendance, including his father.
''It's always good to be pitching at home,'' he said. ''I don't get to do it very often. But, when I do, those comforts really come in and make a difference.''
MLB MONEYLINE
MLB > (973) SEATTLE@ (974) TEXAS | 2016-06-03 20:05:00 - 2016-06-03 20:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 57 Wins and 37 Losses for the last two seasons (+35.77 units)
MLB > (957) WASHINGTON@ (958) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST CINCINNATI using money line in All games as a home underdog of +125 to +150
The record is 2 Wins and 18 Losses for the last two seasons (-15.3 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 7 Wins and 23 Losses for the this season (-15.95 units)
MLB > (973) SEATTLE@ (974) TEXAS | 2016-06-03 20:05:00 - 2016-06-03 20:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games in night games
The record is 88 Wins and 66 Losses for the last two seasons (+39.12 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in all games
The record is 15 Wins and 37 Losses for the this season (-18.7 units)
MLB > (965) NY YANKEES@ (966) BALTIMORE | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE using money line in Home games in night games
The record is 94 Wins and 45 Losses for the last three seasons (+41.65 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 32 Wins and 55 Losses for the last three seasons (-32.75 units)
MLB > (957) WASHINGTON@ (958) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST CINCINNATI using money line in All games in night games
The record is 8 Wins and 29 Losses for the this season (-19.33 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games against right-handed starters
The record is 12 Wins and 30 Losses for the this season (-16.15 units)
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MLB RUNLINE
MLB > (965) NY YANKEES@ (966) BALTIMORE | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in night games
The record is 15 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+13.95 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 11 Wins and 31 Losses for the last three seasons (-26.15 units)
MLB > (963) COLORADO@ (964) SAN DIEGO | 2016-06-03 22:40:00 - 2016-06-03 22:40:00
Play ON SAN DIEGO in All games in night games
The record is 27 Wins and 10 Losses for the this season (+15.8 units)
MLB > (961) ATLANTA@ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-06-03 22:10:00 - 2016-06-03 22:10:00
Play AGAINST ATLANTA in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 20 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-26.1 units)
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MLB TOTALS
MLB > (969) KANSAS CITY@ (970) CLEVELAND | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games against division opponents
The record is 35 Overs and 12 Unders for the last two seasons (+22.85 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play UNDER TORONTO on the totalin Road games against division opponents
The record is 2 Overs and 14 Unders for the this season (+12.25 units)
MLB > (969) KANSAS CITY@ (970) CLEVELAND | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games against right-handed starters
The record is 50 Overs and 21 Unders for the last two seasons (+27.95 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play UNDER TORONTO on the totalin All games in road games
The record is 6 Overs and 20 Unders for the this season (+13.5 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 21 Overs and 8 Unders for the this season (+13.1 units)
MLB > (979) LA ANGELS@ (980) PITTSBURGH | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 13 Overs and 3 Unders for the this season (+9.7 units)
MLB > (953) MILWAUKEE@ (954) PHILADELPHIA | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play OVER PHILADELPHIA on the totalin Home games in June games
The record is 14 Overs and 3 Unders for the last two seasons (+11.3 units)
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TOP POWER LINES
Users of our matchup reports are familiar with our Power Line ratings, calculated using both teams' ratings and home field advantage. The Top Power Lines tool offers a way to view and compare current Power Lines in one simple report, as well as the Power Line Edge, where the Power Line differs significantly from the current line.
MLB > (951) ARIZONA @ (952) CHICAGO CUBS | 2016-06-03 14:20:00 - 2016-06-03 14:20:00
Line: CHICAGO CUBS-260 BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS-378
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS (118)
MLB > (965) NY YANKEES @ (966) BALTIMORE | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Line: BALTIMORE-126 BTB PowerLine: BALTIMORE-179
Edge On: BALTIMORE (53)
MLB > (979) LA ANGELS @ (980) PITTSBURGH | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Line: LA ANGELS BTB PowerLine: LA ANGELS-151
Edge On: LA ANGELS (8)
MLB > (953) MILWAUKEE @ (954) PHILADELPHIA | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Line: PHILADELPHIA-107 BTB PowerLine: PHILADELPHIA-115
Edge On: PHILADELPHIA (8)
MLB > (957) WASHINGTON @ (958) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: WASHINGTON BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON228
Edge On: WASHINGTON (58)
MLB > (969) KANSAS CITY @ (970) CLEVELAND | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: KANSAS CITY BTB PowerLine: KANSAS CITY-118
Edge On: KANSAS CITY (33)
MLB > (955) NY METS @ (956) MIAMI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: MIAMI+160 BTB PowerLine: MIAMI150
Edge On: MIAMI (10)
MLB > (971) TORONTO @ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: TORONTO BTB PowerLine: TORONTO-166
Edge On: TORONTO (16)
MLB > (967) CHI WHITE SOX @ (968) DETROIT | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: CHI WHITE SOX BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX-127
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX (7)
MLB > (973) SEATTLE @ (974) TEXAS | 2016-06-03 20:05:00 - 2016-06-03 20:05:00
Line: SEATTLE BTB PowerLine: SEATTLE-121
Edge On: SEATTLE (7)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY @ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Line: TAMPA BAY BTB PowerLine: TAMPA BAY184
Edge On: TAMPA BAY (69)
MLB > (975) OAKLAND @ (976) HOUSTON | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Line: OAKLAND BTB PowerLine: OAKLAND-136
Edge On: OAKLAND (9)
MLB > (959) SAN FRANCISCO @ (960) ST LOUIS | 2016-06-03 20:15:00 - 2016-06-03 20:15:00
Line: ST LOUIS+110 BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS-104
Edge On: ST LOUIS (14)
MLB > (961) ATLANTA @ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-06-03 22:10:00 - 2016-06-03 22:10:00
Line: LA DODGERS-185 BTB PowerLine: LA DODGERS-195
Edge On: LA DODGERS (10)
MLB > (963) COLORADO @ (964) SAN DIEGO | 2016-06-03 22:40:00 - 2016-06-03 22:40:00
Line: SAN DIEGO-140 BTB PowerLine: SAN DIEGO-145
Edge On: SAN DIEGO (5)
MLB > (973) SEATTLE@ (974) TEXAS | 2016-06-03 20:05:00 - 2016-06-03 20:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 57 Wins and 37 Losses for the last two seasons (+35.77 units)
MLB > (957) WASHINGTON@ (958) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST CINCINNATI using money line in All games as a home underdog of +125 to +150
The record is 2 Wins and 18 Losses for the last two seasons (-15.3 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 7 Wins and 23 Losses for the this season (-15.95 units)
MLB > (973) SEATTLE@ (974) TEXAS | 2016-06-03 20:05:00 - 2016-06-03 20:05:00
Play ON TEXAS using money line in All games in night games
The record is 88 Wins and 66 Losses for the last two seasons (+39.12 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in all games
The record is 15 Wins and 37 Losses for the this season (-18.7 units)
MLB > (965) NY YANKEES@ (966) BALTIMORE | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE using money line in Home games in night games
The record is 94 Wins and 45 Losses for the last three seasons (+41.65 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 32 Wins and 55 Losses for the last three seasons (-32.75 units)
MLB > (957) WASHINGTON@ (958) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST CINCINNATI using money line in All games in night games
The record is 8 Wins and 29 Losses for the this season (-19.33 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play AGAINST MINNESOTA using money line in All games against right-handed starters
The record is 12 Wins and 30 Losses for the this season (-16.15 units)
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MLB RUNLINE
MLB > (965) NY YANKEES@ (966) BALTIMORE | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play ON BALTIMORE in Home games in night games
The record is 15 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+13.95 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play AGAINST BOSTON in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 11 Wins and 31 Losses for the last three seasons (-26.15 units)
MLB > (963) COLORADO@ (964) SAN DIEGO | 2016-06-03 22:40:00 - 2016-06-03 22:40:00
Play ON SAN DIEGO in All games in night games
The record is 27 Wins and 10 Losses for the this season (+15.8 units)
MLB > (961) ATLANTA@ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-06-03 22:10:00 - 2016-06-03 22:10:00
Play AGAINST ATLANTA in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 20 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-26.1 units)
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MLB TOTALS
MLB > (969) KANSAS CITY@ (970) CLEVELAND | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games against division opponents
The record is 35 Overs and 12 Unders for the last two seasons (+22.85 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play UNDER TORONTO on the totalin Road games against division opponents
The record is 2 Overs and 14 Unders for the this season (+12.25 units)
MLB > (969) KANSAS CITY@ (970) CLEVELAND | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play OVER CLEVELAND on the totalin Home games against right-handed starters
The record is 50 Overs and 21 Unders for the last two seasons (+27.95 units)
MLB > (971) TORONTO@ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Play UNDER TORONTO on the totalin All games in road games
The record is 6 Overs and 20 Unders for the this season (+13.5 units)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY@ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the totalin All games in night games
The record is 21 Overs and 8 Unders for the this season (+13.1 units)
MLB > (979) LA ANGELS@ (980) PITTSBURGH | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play OVER PITTSBURGH on the totalin All games when the total is 8 to 8.5
The record is 13 Overs and 3 Unders for the this season (+9.7 units)
MLB > (953) MILWAUKEE@ (954) PHILADELPHIA | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Play OVER PHILADELPHIA on the totalin Home games in June games
The record is 14 Overs and 3 Unders for the last two seasons (+11.3 units)
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TOP POWER LINES
Users of our matchup reports are familiar with our Power Line ratings, calculated using both teams' ratings and home field advantage. The Top Power Lines tool offers a way to view and compare current Power Lines in one simple report, as well as the Power Line Edge, where the Power Line differs significantly from the current line.
MLB > (951) ARIZONA @ (952) CHICAGO CUBS | 2016-06-03 14:20:00 - 2016-06-03 14:20:00
Line: CHICAGO CUBS-260 BTB PowerLine: CHICAGO CUBS-378
Edge On: CHICAGO CUBS (118)
MLB > (965) NY YANKEES @ (966) BALTIMORE | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Line: BALTIMORE-126 BTB PowerLine: BALTIMORE-179
Edge On: BALTIMORE (53)
MLB > (979) LA ANGELS @ (980) PITTSBURGH | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Line: LA ANGELS BTB PowerLine: LA ANGELS-151
Edge On: LA ANGELS (8)
MLB > (953) MILWAUKEE @ (954) PHILADELPHIA | 2016-06-03 19:05:00 - 2016-06-03 19:05:00
Line: PHILADELPHIA-107 BTB PowerLine: PHILADELPHIA-115
Edge On: PHILADELPHIA (8)
MLB > (957) WASHINGTON @ (958) CINCINNATI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: WASHINGTON BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON228
Edge On: WASHINGTON (58)
MLB > (969) KANSAS CITY @ (970) CLEVELAND | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: KANSAS CITY BTB PowerLine: KANSAS CITY-118
Edge On: KANSAS CITY (33)
MLB > (955) NY METS @ (956) MIAMI | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: MIAMI+160 BTB PowerLine: MIAMI150
Edge On: MIAMI (10)
MLB > (971) TORONTO @ (972) BOSTON | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: TORONTO BTB PowerLine: TORONTO-166
Edge On: TORONTO (16)
MLB > (967) CHI WHITE SOX @ (968) DETROIT | 2016-06-03 19:10:00 - 2016-06-03 19:10:00
Line: CHI WHITE SOX BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX-127
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX (7)
MLB > (973) SEATTLE @ (974) TEXAS | 2016-06-03 20:05:00 - 2016-06-03 20:05:00
Line: SEATTLE BTB PowerLine: SEATTLE-121
Edge On: SEATTLE (7)
MLB > (977) TAMPA BAY @ (978) MINNESOTA | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Line: TAMPA BAY BTB PowerLine: TAMPA BAY184
Edge On: TAMPA BAY (69)
MLB > (975) OAKLAND @ (976) HOUSTON | 2016-06-03 20:10:00 - 2016-06-03 20:10:00
Line: OAKLAND BTB PowerLine: OAKLAND-136
Edge On: OAKLAND (9)
MLB > (959) SAN FRANCISCO @ (960) ST LOUIS | 2016-06-03 20:15:00 - 2016-06-03 20:15:00
Line: ST LOUIS+110 BTB PowerLine: ST LOUIS-104
Edge On: ST LOUIS (14)
MLB > (961) ATLANTA @ (962) LA DODGERS | 2016-06-03 22:10:00 - 2016-06-03 22:10:00
Line: LA DODGERS-185 BTB PowerLine: LA DODGERS-195
Edge On: LA DODGERS (10)
MLB > (963) COLORADO @ (964) SAN DIEGO | 2016-06-03 22:40:00 - 2016-06-03 22:40:00
Line: SAN DIEGO-140 BTB PowerLine: SAN DIEGO-145
Edge On: SAN DIEGO (5)
FRIDAY'S MLB DOG/TOTALS PICKS
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
MIL at PHI 07:05 PM
MIL +108
LAA at PIT 07:05 PM
PIT -149
NYY at BAL 07:05 PM
BAL -127
TOR at BOS 07:10 PM
TOR +161
WAS at CIN 07:10 PM
CIN +148
KC at CLE 07:10 PM
CLE -167
NYM at MIA 07:10 PM
MIA +163
CHW at DET 07:10 PM
CHW +116
SEA at TEX 08:05 PM
TEX -149
TB at MIN 08:10 PM
MIN +104
OAK at HOU 08:10 PM
OAK +125
SF at STL 08:15 PM
SF -106
ATL at LAD 10:10 PM
LAD -191
U 7.0
COL at SD 10:40 PM
COL +134
U 7.5
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS
MIL at PHI 07:05 PM
MIL +108
LAA at PIT 07:05 PM
PIT -149
NYY at BAL 07:05 PM
BAL -127
TOR at BOS 07:10 PM
TOR +161
WAS at CIN 07:10 PM
CIN +148
KC at CLE 07:10 PM
CLE -167
NYM at MIA 07:10 PM
MIA +163
CHW at DET 07:10 PM
CHW +116
SEA at TEX 08:05 PM
TEX -149
TB at MIN 08:10 PM
MIN +104
OAK at HOU 08:10 PM
OAK +125
SF at STL 08:15 PM
SF -106
ATL at LAD 10:10 PM
LAD -191
U 7.0
COL at SD 10:40 PM
COL +134
U 7.5
MLB betting cheat sheet: ‘A’ For Effort
The hottest team in baseball right now is … the Oakland A’s?
Power Sports breaks down all the best betting notes for this weekend's MLB series in our betting cheat sheet, including the Oakland A's hot streak.
‘A’ For Effort
The hottest team in baseball right now is … the Oakland A’s? Though they are winners of five in a row, we should be careful about reading too much into this as all they did was sweep Minnesota in the last series and their run differential remains a poor -42 for the season (second worst in the American League, ahead of only the Twins). This weekend might present an ideal time to “sell high” on Billy Beane’s club as they pay a visit to Houston. Sure, the Astros have been a huge disappointment thus far, but they themselves were on a five-game win streak prior to Thursday’s loss. The A’s have lost 13 of their last 18 road games and I’ll be talking a lot more about them in this column.
Just As We Expected
Coming into the season, there were a consensus seven teams expected to be playoff contenders in the National League. Through 50+ games, those same teams (Nats, Mets, Cubs, Pirates, Cardinals, Giants and Dodgers) are the seven that have produced positive run differentials so far in the Senior Circuit. The only matchup this weekend among that grouping takes place in St. Louis where the Giants come calling. They’ll conclude the three game set on Sunday Night Baseball. That finale probably represents the Cards best chance at a win in this series as they’ll face Jake Peavy, who has the highest ERA and WHIP on the Giants staff. The fact that both teams will be sending a trio of righties to the hill in this series does seem to favor the home team, however. While St. Louis bats just .245 vs. lefties, they are at .273 vs. righties. For San Francisco, it’s just the opposite. They hit .276 vs. lefties, but only .248 vs. righties.
Rocky Road
You have to feel for San Diego, who blew a 10-run lead (at home!) to Seattle Thursday night. Scoring 27 runs in two days and coming away with only a split is tough. But you should probably look for the strong offensive output to continue this weekend. That’s because the Padres welcome in the division rival Rockies, whose pitching staff, as always, is very, very bad. While the ERA of the Colorado staff does jump from 29th overall to 12th on the road, the team has lost 14 of its last 18 games at Petco Park and also just dropped three of four – at home – to the lowly Reds.
Hitting Notes
* The A’s Khris Davis hit 11 home runs in May, tied for the most in all of baseball with the Reds’ Adam Duvall. However, he’s already started to slow down (just 1 HR in last 21 at-bats) and he strikes out at an alarming rate (53 times in 51 games). In other words, look for Davis to regress here in June.
* Yet another Oakland slugger, Danny Valencia, has been swinging the stick quite well of late. Over the last seven days, Valencia is 12 for 22 at the plate. But, yet again, regression is probably forthcoming. After not hitting a single home run in his first 61 at-bats this year, Valencia proceeded to hit five in a three-day span earlier this month. The two multi-homer games equaled the number of times he’d done that in the first 543 games of his career.
Pitching Notes
* Oakland also has a pitcher worth talking about as Rich Hill went 5-1 in May with 2.13 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched. He is expected to start Saturday against the one team that beat him last month, that being Houston. Interestingly, Hill has a perfect 6-0 team start record on the road where he’s made 6.6 units.
* Don’t be fooled by Noah Syndergaard’s 6-4 team start record. The Mets’ phenom has pitched very well of late, not giving up a single earned run in his last three starts, though the last one was cut short due to him being ejected. He threw an inning of scoreless relief on Tuesday (two strikeouts) and now has a 26-0 KW ratio his last 17 1/3 innings of work. He will be on the hill Friday vs. Miami.
Totals Trend
Last year, the Blue Jays lapped the field in terms of runs scored, but this year it is another American League East team doing the same (Red Sox). Even though Boston is by far and away baseball’s highest scoring team, be careful about betting Overs this weekend. Toronto’s last visit to Fenway Park produced four Unders and they are the surprising best team to bet on for Under bettors at 19-33-3 in all games this season.
Friday's Weather Report
* In Baltimore, there is a 42 percent chance of rain and even a chance of thunderstorms for tonight's game between the Orioles and Yankees. The total for the game is currently 8.0.
* In Arlington, there is a 60 percent chance of rain with a chance of thunderstorms in the forecast with the Rangers expected to host the Mariners. The total is currently 8.5.
* It could be a messy in in Minnesota, where the Twins are scheduled to face off against the Rays. There is a 67 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms expected in the forecast. There will also be a 10-12 mile per hour hitters wind gusting out to let field. The total is currently 9.0.
* In St. Louis, there is a 20 percent chance of rain and a chance of thunderstorms, with the Cardinals expected to face off against the Giants. The total is currently 7.5.
The hottest team in baseball right now is … the Oakland A’s?
Power Sports breaks down all the best betting notes for this weekend's MLB series in our betting cheat sheet, including the Oakland A's hot streak.
‘A’ For Effort
The hottest team in baseball right now is … the Oakland A’s? Though they are winners of five in a row, we should be careful about reading too much into this as all they did was sweep Minnesota in the last series and their run differential remains a poor -42 for the season (second worst in the American League, ahead of only the Twins). This weekend might present an ideal time to “sell high” on Billy Beane’s club as they pay a visit to Houston. Sure, the Astros have been a huge disappointment thus far, but they themselves were on a five-game win streak prior to Thursday’s loss. The A’s have lost 13 of their last 18 road games and I’ll be talking a lot more about them in this column.
Just As We Expected
Coming into the season, there were a consensus seven teams expected to be playoff contenders in the National League. Through 50+ games, those same teams (Nats, Mets, Cubs, Pirates, Cardinals, Giants and Dodgers) are the seven that have produced positive run differentials so far in the Senior Circuit. The only matchup this weekend among that grouping takes place in St. Louis where the Giants come calling. They’ll conclude the three game set on Sunday Night Baseball. That finale probably represents the Cards best chance at a win in this series as they’ll face Jake Peavy, who has the highest ERA and WHIP on the Giants staff. The fact that both teams will be sending a trio of righties to the hill in this series does seem to favor the home team, however. While St. Louis bats just .245 vs. lefties, they are at .273 vs. righties. For San Francisco, it’s just the opposite. They hit .276 vs. lefties, but only .248 vs. righties.
Rocky Road
You have to feel for San Diego, who blew a 10-run lead (at home!) to Seattle Thursday night. Scoring 27 runs in two days and coming away with only a split is tough. But you should probably look for the strong offensive output to continue this weekend. That’s because the Padres welcome in the division rival Rockies, whose pitching staff, as always, is very, very bad. While the ERA of the Colorado staff does jump from 29th overall to 12th on the road, the team has lost 14 of its last 18 games at Petco Park and also just dropped three of four – at home – to the lowly Reds.
Hitting Notes
* The A’s Khris Davis hit 11 home runs in May, tied for the most in all of baseball with the Reds’ Adam Duvall. However, he’s already started to slow down (just 1 HR in last 21 at-bats) and he strikes out at an alarming rate (53 times in 51 games). In other words, look for Davis to regress here in June.
* Yet another Oakland slugger, Danny Valencia, has been swinging the stick quite well of late. Over the last seven days, Valencia is 12 for 22 at the plate. But, yet again, regression is probably forthcoming. After not hitting a single home run in his first 61 at-bats this year, Valencia proceeded to hit five in a three-day span earlier this month. The two multi-homer games equaled the number of times he’d done that in the first 543 games of his career.
Pitching Notes
* Oakland also has a pitcher worth talking about as Rich Hill went 5-1 in May with 2.13 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched. He is expected to start Saturday against the one team that beat him last month, that being Houston. Interestingly, Hill has a perfect 6-0 team start record on the road where he’s made 6.6 units.
* Don’t be fooled by Noah Syndergaard’s 6-4 team start record. The Mets’ phenom has pitched very well of late, not giving up a single earned run in his last three starts, though the last one was cut short due to him being ejected. He threw an inning of scoreless relief on Tuesday (two strikeouts) and now has a 26-0 KW ratio his last 17 1/3 innings of work. He will be on the hill Friday vs. Miami.
Totals Trend
Last year, the Blue Jays lapped the field in terms of runs scored, but this year it is another American League East team doing the same (Red Sox). Even though Boston is by far and away baseball’s highest scoring team, be careful about betting Overs this weekend. Toronto’s last visit to Fenway Park produced four Unders and they are the surprising best team to bet on for Under bettors at 19-33-3 in all games this season.
Friday's Weather Report
* In Baltimore, there is a 42 percent chance of rain and even a chance of thunderstorms for tonight's game between the Orioles and Yankees. The total for the game is currently 8.0.
* In Arlington, there is a 60 percent chance of rain with a chance of thunderstorms in the forecast with the Rangers expected to host the Mariners. The total is currently 8.5.
* It could be a messy in in Minnesota, where the Twins are scheduled to face off against the Rays. There is a 67 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms expected in the forecast. There will also be a 10-12 mile per hour hitters wind gusting out to let field. The total is currently 9.0.
* In St. Louis, there is a 20 percent chance of rain and a chance of thunderstorms, with the Cardinals expected to face off against the Giants. The total is currently 7.5.
Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack
Numbers of entrants in last six Westgate SuperBook's NFL handicapping contests:
2010-- 347-- Since then, entrants have gone up 500.6%.
2011-- 517-- Entrance fee is $1,500, you pick five NFL games every week.
2012-- 745-- This has become so popular, Westgate is taking 8% out of prize pool this year to cover its own expenses for running it, estimated at $216,000.
2013-- 1,034-- Signups for this year's contest begin on July 1st.
2014-- 1,403-- Guy named Steve Fezzik actually won this contest two years in a row (2008, 09), and that is not easy to do.
2015-- 1,727-- Last year's winner took home $906,675.
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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind......
13) Can't be much fun for ESPN's Mark Jackson calling the NBA Finals, seeing as he coached Warriors for three years before Steve Kerr took over, rallying Golden State from a 23-43 strike-shortened season to 98-66 his last two years, before an off-court between he and the front office led to his departure.
12) Not only is Golden State 140-24 in regular season under Kerr, they're 49-3 at home this season, just a remarkable record. Cleveland has to win at least one game in Oakland to even have a shot in this series.
11) One thing, though; you'd think Kerr would use a higher quality clipboard than the cheesy one he shattered during a timeout in Game 1. I'm guessing this could lead to an endorsement next season with whatever company makes those things.
10) Dwane Casey got a well-deserved 3-year contract extension from Toronto, after his Raptors made the Eastern Conference finals for the first time
9) Minnesota Twins have had a rough season, but Eduardo Nunez led off bottom of first inning of Thursday's game with an inside-the-park homer-it iwas the first inside-park homer for the Twins since moving to Minnesota in 1961.
8) Jose Reyes had his first rehab game rained out Wednesday, he went 0-3 in Game 1 of a DH Thursday, then sat out Game 2, I'm not really sure why- wouldn't he at least DH? Reyes went 1-3 with a homer and a walk Friday night.
Colorado is fairly set with LeMahieu/Story up the middle- it figures they have to eat a lot of Reyes' salary and trade him to a contender, right?
7) When Seattle overcame a 12-2 deficit to win in San Diego Thursday, they became the first MLB team since 1990 to win after trailing by 10+ runs.
6) Kevin Love and Klay Thompson were once Little League teammates in Lake Oswego, Oregon; wonder if their team was any good?
5) David Wright (neck), Hunter Pence (hamstring) are both out 6-8 weeks, big blows for their teams (Mets/Giants), which are both obviously contending.
4) Over last three years, Gonzaga is 25-24 vs spread as a favorite in WCC league games, but 7-2 vs spread in the WCC tournament- they peak at the right time.
3) All five of the Chicago Cubs' starting pitchers have an ERA under 3.00, latest in season that has happened in majors since the 1972 Dodgers.
2) I'm looking forward to going to the adidas Uprising basketball tournament in Las Vegas this summer; went to it last year. Very well-organized, lot of good players, all the coaches you see on TV during the winter are there recruiting. Seven games going on under one roof at the same time, plus decent food in the concession stand.
1) RIP Muhammad Ali, 74, for many years considered the most widely-recognized person on the planet, athlete or otherwise. He will be missed.
Numbers of entrants in last six Westgate SuperBook's NFL handicapping contests:
2010-- 347-- Since then, entrants have gone up 500.6%.
2011-- 517-- Entrance fee is $1,500, you pick five NFL games every week.
2012-- 745-- This has become so popular, Westgate is taking 8% out of prize pool this year to cover its own expenses for running it, estimated at $216,000.
2013-- 1,034-- Signups for this year's contest begin on July 1st.
2014-- 1,403-- Guy named Steve Fezzik actually won this contest two years in a row (2008, 09), and that is not easy to do.
2015-- 1,727-- Last year's winner took home $906,675.
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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind......
13) Can't be much fun for ESPN's Mark Jackson calling the NBA Finals, seeing as he coached Warriors for three years before Steve Kerr took over, rallying Golden State from a 23-43 strike-shortened season to 98-66 his last two years, before an off-court between he and the front office led to his departure.
12) Not only is Golden State 140-24 in regular season under Kerr, they're 49-3 at home this season, just a remarkable record. Cleveland has to win at least one game in Oakland to even have a shot in this series.
11) One thing, though; you'd think Kerr would use a higher quality clipboard than the cheesy one he shattered during a timeout in Game 1. I'm guessing this could lead to an endorsement next season with whatever company makes those things.
10) Dwane Casey got a well-deserved 3-year contract extension from Toronto, after his Raptors made the Eastern Conference finals for the first time
9) Minnesota Twins have had a rough season, but Eduardo Nunez led off bottom of first inning of Thursday's game with an inside-the-park homer-it iwas the first inside-park homer for the Twins since moving to Minnesota in 1961.
8) Jose Reyes had his first rehab game rained out Wednesday, he went 0-3 in Game 1 of a DH Thursday, then sat out Game 2, I'm not really sure why- wouldn't he at least DH? Reyes went 1-3 with a homer and a walk Friday night.
Colorado is fairly set with LeMahieu/Story up the middle- it figures they have to eat a lot of Reyes' salary and trade him to a contender, right?
7) When Seattle overcame a 12-2 deficit to win in San Diego Thursday, they became the first MLB team since 1990 to win after trailing by 10+ runs.
6) Kevin Love and Klay Thompson were once Little League teammates in Lake Oswego, Oregon; wonder if their team was any good?
5) David Wright (neck), Hunter Pence (hamstring) are both out 6-8 weeks, big blows for their teams (Mets/Giants), which are both obviously contending.
4) Over last three years, Gonzaga is 25-24 vs spread as a favorite in WCC league games, but 7-2 vs spread in the WCC tournament- they peak at the right time.
3) All five of the Chicago Cubs' starting pitchers have an ERA under 3.00, latest in season that has happened in majors since the 1972 Dodgers.
2) I'm looking forward to going to the adidas Uprising basketball tournament in Las Vegas this summer; went to it last year. Very well-organized, lot of good players, all the coaches you see on TV during the winter are there recruiting. Seven games going on under one roof at the same time, plus decent food in the concession stand.
1) RIP Muhammad Ali, 74, for many years considered the most widely-recognized person on the planet, athlete or otherwise. He will be missed.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, June 4
National League games
Diamondbacks @ Cubs
Escobar allowed .eight runs in 3.1 IP (87 PT) in his first '16 start.
Hammel is 2-1, 2.86 in his last four starts (over 4-1-1 in his last six). He left his last start with some kind of leg injury.
Arizona lost eight of last 11 games; 12 of its last 14 games went over the total. Cubs won 14 of last 18 home games; five of their last seven games stayed under.
Brewers @ Phillies
Guerra is 2-1, 2.59 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).
Hellickson is 2-1, 2.67 in his last four starts; his last five starts stayed under.
Milwaukee won seven of its last 11 games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Philly lost 11 of last 14 games; seven of its last ten home games stayed under.
Mets @ Marlins
Colon is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.
Nicolino is 0-3, 5.74 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six.
Mets lost four of their last six games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Miami won four of its last six games; four of its last six home games stayed under.
Nationals @ Reds
Strasburg is 4-0, 2.55 in his last four starts; over is 9-0-1 in his last ten. .
Straily is 2-1, 3.30 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.
Washington won seven of its last nine road games; five of their last seven games went over. Cincinnati won four of its last five games; over is 13-4-2 in their last 19.
Giants @ Cardinals
Samardzija is 3-1, 2.60 in his last four starts (under 7-4). .
Wacha is 0-6, 7.15 in his last seven starts; his last five starts went over.
Giants won 17 of their last 21 games; four of their last six went over. St Louis is 5-7 in its last 12 games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.
Braves @ Dodgers
Foltynewicz is 2-1, 2.78 in his last four starts (under 3-2-1).
Kershaw is 5-0, 0.91 in his last six starts (under 4-1-1).
Atlanta is 10-15 on the road; four of their last six games went over. Dodgers won eight of last eleven games; their last four games stayed under.
Rockies @ Padres
Bettis is 0-2, 14.05 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.
Cashner is 0-3, 5.19 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.
Colorado lost nine of its last 12 games (over 9-3). Padres lost nine of last 12 games; eight of their last ten games went over.
American League games
Bronx @ Orioles
Nova is 0-2, 5.68 in his last two starts; three of his last four stayed under.
Wilson is 0-3, 5.79 in his last three starts (under 3-2-2). .
Baltimore is 9-5 in last 14 home games; over is 6-1-1 in its last eight games. Bronx lost seven of last ten games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight.
White Sox @ Tigers
Sale is 0-1, 6.97 in his last two starts, after winning his first nine; six of his last seven starts went over the total.
Pelfrey is 0-1, 6.03 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1).
Chicago lost eight of its last ten games; over is 14-3 in its last 17 road games. Detroit lost five of its last seven games; four of its last six games stayed under.
Royals @ Indians
Kennedy is 0-1, 5.06 in his last four starts (under 5-2-1 in his last eight).
Tomlin is 2-1, 5.61 in his last four starts; his last seven all went over the total.
Royals won 10 of last 14 games but lost last two; over is 9-11-1 in their last 11 games. Cleveland is 7-4 in its last 11; 12 of their last 14 home games went over the total.
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Stroman is 1-1, 7.23 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. .
Wright is 0-0, 9.24 in his last three starts; his last six starts all went over.
Toronto won eight of its last nine games; under is 6-2 in its last eight road games. Red Sox lost their last three games; over is 16-6-2 in their last 24 games overall.
Rays @ Twins
Andriese is 3-0, 2.62 in his five starts (under 3-1-1).
Santana is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.
Rays lost 11 of last 14 games; over is 12-2-1 in their last 15 road games. Twins lost 12 of their last 18 games; over is 8-3 in their last eleven games.
Mariners @ Rangers
Karns is 4-0, 2.76 in his last seven starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four. .
Perez is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; six of his last eight starts stayed under. .
Seattle is 15-6 in its last 21 road games; its last ten games went over. Rangers won 11 of last 14 games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight.
A's @ Astros
It is Hill's turn but he has a gimpy leg. Graveman is 1-1, 3.38 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under. Hill is 5-0, 1.97 in his last five starts (under 6-4-1).
McHugh is 4-1, 3.80 in his last seven starts (over 6-4-1).
Oakland won five of last six games; over is 12-3 in their last 15 road games. Astros won nine of their last 11 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games
Interleague
Angels @ Pirates
Tropeano is 2-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.
Locke is .3-0, 2.42 in his last three starts; his last six starts went over.
Angels are 13-7 in their last 20 games; four of their last six games stayed under total. Pirates lost six of last seven games; their last five home games all went over.
Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Az-Chi-- Escobar 0-1; Hammel 8-2
Mil-Phil-- Guerra 5-1; Hellickson 6-5
NY-Mia-- Colon 5-5; Nicolino 3-4
Wsh-Cin-- Strasburg 11-0; Straily 5-4
SF-StL-- Samardzija 9-3; Wacha 4-7
Atl-LA-- Foltynewicz 2-4; Kershaw 10-1
Col-SD-- Bettis 5-6; Cashner 4-5
NY-Balt-- Nova 3-2; Wilson 3-4
Chi-Det-- Sale 9-2; Pelfrey 3-7
KC-Cle-- Kennedy 7-3; Tomlin 8-1
Tor-Bos-- Stroman 7-4; Wright 5-5
Sea-Tex-- Karns 8-2; Perez 4-7
A's-Hst-- Hill 8-3 Graveman 2-8; McHugh 6-5
TB-Min-- Andriese 3-2; Santana 1-8
LAA-Pitt-- Tropeano 5-5; Locke 4-6
Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Az-Chi-- Escobar 0-1; Hammel 1-10
Mil-Phil-- Guerra 2-6; Hellickson 4-11
NY-Mia-- Colon 3-10; Nicolino 2-7
Wsh-Cin-- Strasburg 3-11; Straily 1-9
SF-StL-- Samardzija 2-12; Wacha 3-11
Atl-LA-- Foltynewicz 2-6; Kershaw 1-11
Col-SD-- Bettis 3-11; Cashner 3-9
NY-Balt-- Nova 1-5; Wilson 3-7
Chi-Det-- Sale 2-11; Pelfrey 5-10
KC-Cle-- Kennedy 3-10; Tomlin 5-9
Tor-Bos-- Stroman 2-11; Wright 5-10
Sea-Tex-- Karns 2-10; Perez 4-11
A's-Hst-- Hill 3-11 Graveman 3-10; McHugh 7-11
TB-Min-- Andriese 1-5; Santana 3-9
LAA-Pitt-- Tropeano 2-10; Locke 1-10
Umpires
Az-Chi-- Five of seven Barry games stayed under.
Mil-Phil-- Favorites won six of last eight Bucknor games.
NY-Mia-- Four of last five Gibson games stayed under.
Wsh-Cin-- Eight of ten Blaser games stayed under.
SF-StL-- Favorites won six of last seven Hudson games.
Atl-LA-- Last six Danley games went over the total.
Col-SD-- Underdogs won seven of ten Baker games.
NY-Balt-- Under is 7-4 in Randazzo games this year.
Chi-Det-- Seven of last ten Porter games went over.
KC-Cle-- Five of last seven Holbrook games went over.
Tor-Bos-- Eight of nine Meals games went over total.
Sea-Tex-- Five of six Cooper games stayed under.
A's-Hst-- Last six Wegner games went over the total.
TB-Min-- Last four Hernandez games went over total.
LAA-Pitt-- Five of last seven Davidson games went over.
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, June 4
National League games
Diamondbacks @ Cubs
Escobar allowed .eight runs in 3.1 IP (87 PT) in his first '16 start.
Hammel is 2-1, 2.86 in his last four starts (over 4-1-1 in his last six). He left his last start with some kind of leg injury.
Arizona lost eight of last 11 games; 12 of its last 14 games went over the total. Cubs won 14 of last 18 home games; five of their last seven games stayed under.
Brewers @ Phillies
Guerra is 2-1, 2.59 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1).
Hellickson is 2-1, 2.67 in his last four starts; his last five starts stayed under.
Milwaukee won seven of its last 11 games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Philly lost 11 of last 14 games; seven of its last ten home games stayed under.
Mets @ Marlins
Colon is 1-0, 2.08 in his last two starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five.
Nicolino is 0-3, 5.74 in his last five starts; over is 4-2 in his last six.
Mets lost four of their last six games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Miami won four of its last six games; four of its last six home games stayed under.
Nationals @ Reds
Strasburg is 4-0, 2.55 in his last four starts; over is 9-0-1 in his last ten. .
Straily is 2-1, 3.30 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.
Washington won seven of its last nine road games; five of their last seven games went over. Cincinnati won four of its last five games; over is 13-4-2 in their last 19.
Giants @ Cardinals
Samardzija is 3-1, 2.60 in his last four starts (under 7-4). .
Wacha is 0-6, 7.15 in his last seven starts; his last five starts went over.
Giants won 17 of their last 21 games; four of their last six went over. St Louis is 5-7 in its last 12 games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.
Braves @ Dodgers
Foltynewicz is 2-1, 2.78 in his last four starts (under 3-2-1).
Kershaw is 5-0, 0.91 in his last six starts (under 4-1-1).
Atlanta is 10-15 on the road; four of their last six games went over. Dodgers won eight of last eleven games; their last four games stayed under.
Rockies @ Padres
Bettis is 0-2, 14.05 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.
Cashner is 0-3, 5.19 in his last three starts; four of his last five went over.
Colorado lost nine of its last 12 games (over 9-3). Padres lost nine of last 12 games; eight of their last ten games went over.
American League games
Bronx @ Orioles
Nova is 0-2, 5.68 in his last two starts; three of his last four stayed under.
Wilson is 0-3, 5.79 in his last three starts (under 3-2-2). .
Baltimore is 9-5 in last 14 home games; over is 6-1-1 in its last eight games. Bronx lost seven of last ten games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight.
White Sox @ Tigers
Sale is 0-1, 6.97 in his last two starts, after winning his first nine; six of his last seven starts went over the total.
Pelfrey is 0-1, 6.03 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1).
Chicago lost eight of its last ten games; over is 14-3 in its last 17 road games. Detroit lost five of its last seven games; four of its last six games stayed under.
Royals @ Indians
Kennedy is 0-1, 5.06 in his last four starts (under 5-2-1 in his last eight).
Tomlin is 2-1, 5.61 in his last four starts; his last seven all went over the total.
Royals won 10 of last 14 games but lost last two; over is 9-11-1 in their last 11 games. Cleveland is 7-4 in its last 11; 12 of their last 14 home games went over the total.
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Stroman is 1-1, 7.23 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over. .
Wright is 0-0, 9.24 in his last three starts; his last six starts all went over.
Toronto won eight of its last nine games; under is 6-2 in its last eight road games. Red Sox lost their last three games; over is 16-6-2 in their last 24 games overall.
Rays @ Twins
Andriese is 3-0, 2.62 in his five starts (under 3-1-1).
Santana is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.
Rays lost 11 of last 14 games; over is 12-2-1 in their last 15 road games. Twins lost 12 of their last 18 games; over is 8-3 in their last eleven games.
Mariners @ Rangers
Karns is 4-0, 2.76 in his last seven starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four. .
Perez is 2-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; six of his last eight starts stayed under. .
Seattle is 15-6 in its last 21 road games; its last ten games went over. Rangers won 11 of last 14 games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight.
A's @ Astros
It is Hill's turn but he has a gimpy leg. Graveman is 1-1, 3.38 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under. Hill is 5-0, 1.97 in his last five starts (under 6-4-1).
McHugh is 4-1, 3.80 in his last seven starts (over 6-4-1).
Oakland won five of last six games; over is 12-3 in their last 15 road games. Astros won nine of their last 11 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games
Interleague
Angels @ Pirates
Tropeano is 2-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.
Locke is .3-0, 2.42 in his last three starts; his last six starts went over.
Angels are 13-7 in their last 20 games; four of their last six games stayed under total. Pirates lost six of last seven games; their last five home games all went over.
Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:
Az-Chi-- Escobar 0-1; Hammel 8-2
Mil-Phil-- Guerra 5-1; Hellickson 6-5
NY-Mia-- Colon 5-5; Nicolino 3-4
Wsh-Cin-- Strasburg 11-0; Straily 5-4
SF-StL-- Samardzija 9-3; Wacha 4-7
Atl-LA-- Foltynewicz 2-4; Kershaw 10-1
Col-SD-- Bettis 5-6; Cashner 4-5
NY-Balt-- Nova 3-2; Wilson 3-4
Chi-Det-- Sale 9-2; Pelfrey 3-7
KC-Cle-- Kennedy 7-3; Tomlin 8-1
Tor-Bos-- Stroman 7-4; Wright 5-5
Sea-Tex-- Karns 8-2; Perez 4-7
A's-Hst-- Hill 8-3 Graveman 2-8; McHugh 6-5
TB-Min-- Andriese 3-2; Santana 1-8
LAA-Pitt-- Tropeano 5-5; Locke 4-6
Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:
Az-Chi-- Escobar 0-1; Hammel 1-10
Mil-Phil-- Guerra 2-6; Hellickson 4-11
NY-Mia-- Colon 3-10; Nicolino 2-7
Wsh-Cin-- Strasburg 3-11; Straily 1-9
SF-StL-- Samardzija 2-12; Wacha 3-11
Atl-LA-- Foltynewicz 2-6; Kershaw 1-11
Col-SD-- Bettis 3-11; Cashner 3-9
NY-Balt-- Nova 1-5; Wilson 3-7
Chi-Det-- Sale 2-11; Pelfrey 5-10
KC-Cle-- Kennedy 3-10; Tomlin 5-9
Tor-Bos-- Stroman 2-11; Wright 5-10
Sea-Tex-- Karns 2-10; Perez 4-11
A's-Hst-- Hill 3-11 Graveman 3-10; McHugh 7-11
TB-Min-- Andriese 1-5; Santana 3-9
LAA-Pitt-- Tropeano 2-10; Locke 1-10
Umpires
Az-Chi-- Five of seven Barry games stayed under.
Mil-Phil-- Favorites won six of last eight Bucknor games.
NY-Mia-- Four of last five Gibson games stayed under.
Wsh-Cin-- Eight of ten Blaser games stayed under.
SF-StL-- Favorites won six of last seven Hudson games.
Atl-LA-- Last six Danley games went over the total.
Col-SD-- Underdogs won seven of ten Baker games.
NY-Balt-- Under is 7-4 in Randazzo games this year.
Chi-Det-- Seven of last ten Porter games went over.
KC-Cle-- Five of last seven Holbrook games went over.
Tor-Bos-- Eight of nine Meals games went over total.
Sea-Tex-- Five of six Cooper games stayed under.
A's-Hst-- Last six Wegner games went over the total.
TB-Min-- Last four Hernandez games went over total.
LAA-Pitt-- Five of last seven Davidson games went over.
