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Standings

Regular Season Standings


AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Yankees 67 53 .558 0 35-22 32-31 6-4 L-1
Toronto Blue Jays 66 55 .545 1 40-23 26-32 7-3 L-1
Baltimore Orioles 62 58 .517 5 37-22 25-36 6-4 L-1
Tampa Bay Rays 60 61 .496 7 31-31 29-30 5-5 W-1
Boston Red Sox 55 66 .455 12 32-30 23-36 6-4 W-3

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Kansas City Royals 73 47 .608 0 42-20 31-27 7-3 L-1
Minnesota Twins 60 61 .496 13 38-24 22-37 5-5 W-1
Detroit Tigers 59 61 .492 14 29-30 30-31 5-5 W-3
Chicago White Sox 56 63 .471 16 30-28 26-35 5-5 W-1
Cleveland Indians 56 64 .467 17 24-34 32-30 5-5 W-1

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Houston Astros 66 56 .541 0 42-21 24-35 5-5 L-1
Los Angeles Angels 63 58 .521 2 39-24 24-34 4-6 L-1
Texas Rangers 61 59 .508 4 28-30 33-29 6-4 L-1
Seattle Mariners 56 65 .463 9 26-33 30-32 5-5 L-1
Oakland Athletics 53 69 .434 13 29-34 24-35 3-7 W-2

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Mets 64 56 .533 0 42-21 22-35 5-5 L-1
Washington Nationals 60 60 .500 4 31-23 29-37 3-7 L-1
Atlanta Braves 53 68 .438 11 32-24 21-44 2-8 L-4
Miami Marlins 50 71 .413 14 29-30 21-41 7-3 W-1
Philadelphia Phillies 47 74 .388 17 28-30 19-44 3-7 L-1

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
St. Louis Cardinals 77 43 .642 0 46-19 31-24 6-4 W-1
Pittsburgh Pirates 72 47 .605 4 42-19 30-28 7-3 W-3
Chicago Cubs 68 51 .571 8 35-26 33-25 7-3 W-1
Cincinnati Reds 51 68 .429 25 28-29 23-39 2-8 L-6
Milwaukee Brewers 52 70 .426 26 28-38 24-32 5-5 W-1

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 67 53 .558 0 42-20 25-33 5-5 L-2
San Francisco Giants 65 56 .537 2 35-24 30-32 6-4 L-2
Arizona Diamondbacks 59 61 .492 8 30-29 29-32 5-5 W-1
San Diego Padres 59 62 .488 8 29-29 30-33 7-3 W-3
Colorado Rockies 49 70 .412 17 27-33 22-37 2-8 W-1

Updated Fri Aug 21 3:04 AM EDT

 

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Standings

Wild Card Standings


AMERICAN


Team Win Loss Percent GB


Toronto Blue Jays 66 55 0.545 +3


Los Angeles Angels 63 58 0.521 0.0


Baltimore Orioles 62 58 0.517 0.5


Texas Rangers 61 59 0.508 1.5


Tampa Bay Rays 60 61 0.496 3.0


Minnesota Twins 60 61 0.496 3.0


Detroit Tigers 59 61 0.492 3.5


Chicago White Sox 56 63 0.471 6.0


Cleveland Indians 56 64 0.467 6.5


Seattle Mariners 56 65 0.463 7.0


Boston Red Sox 55 66 0.455 8.0


Oakland Athletics 53 69 0.434 10.5



NATIONAL


Team Win Loss Percent GB


Pittsburgh Pirates 72 47 0.605 +4


Chicago Cubs 68 51 0.571 0.0


San Francisco Giants 65 56 0.537 4.0


Washington Nationals 60 60 0.500 8.5


Arizona Diamondbacks 59 61 0.492 9.5


San Diego Padres 59 62 0.488 10.0


Atlanta Braves 53 68 0.438 16.0


Cincinnati Reds 51 68 0.429 17.0


Milwaukee Brewers 52 70 0.426 17.5


Miami Marlins 50 71 0.413 19.0


Colorado Rockies 49 70 0.412 19.0


Philadelphia Phillies 47 74 0.388 22.0

Updated Fri Aug 21 3:04 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, August 21

National League
Braves @ Cubs
Braves scored total of 15 runs in losing 10 of last 11 Miller starts; he is 0-1, 2.37 in his last three starts- -seven of his last eight stayed under

Hendricks is 2-1, 6.07 in his last five starts (over 4-1).

Braves lost eight of last ten games overall. Cubs lost three of their last four games-- five of their last seven games went over. Atlanta lost last three games with the Cubs, with last four going under- they scored two runs total in last three series games.

Giants @ Pirates
Bumgarner is 3-0, 0.71 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-2 in his last six.

Locke is 0-1, 5.06 in his last three starts; over is 3-0-2 in his last five..

Pittsburgh won eight of last ten games with the Giants; over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Pirates won 11 of last 13 games (over 8-4-2). SF lost three of last four games; under is 8-2-1 in its last eleven.

Brewers @ Nationals
Nelson is 2-0, 1.83 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1).

Gonzalez is 3-1, 4.02 in his last six starts (over 5-1).

Milwaukee lost four of last six games with Washington (over 5-1); Brewers won four of last six games overall; over is 2-0-1 in last three. Nationals lost seven of last nine games (under 6-3).

Diamondbacks @ Reds
de la Rosa is 4-0, 2.54 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.

Holmberg is 0-2, 7.24 in his last three starts (under 4-3).

Arizona won four of last five games with Cincinnati; eight of last nine games in series stayed under the total. D'backs lost five of last eight games; four of last five stayed under. Reds lost nine of last eleven games; their last four all stayed under the total.

Phillies @ Marlins
Eickhoff is making MLB debut; he was acquired in Hamels trade, is 11-5, 4.01 in 20 AAA starts this year..

Flores is making first MLB start; he is 3-2, 2.61 in ten AAA starts this year, has allowed three runs in 7.2 IP in six big league relief stints.

Philly won three of last five games with Miami (over 4-1); Phils lost seven of last nine games (over 7-3 in last ten). Marlins scored 37 runs in winning four of last five games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine.

Mets @ Rockies
Colon is 1-1, 2.49 in his last four starts; three of last four went over.

Gray is 0-0, 3.00 in his three starts (over 2-1).

Mets won their last eight games with Colorado; home side won nine of last 10 in series; seven of last eight stayed under- they lost four of last five games overall; their last four games went over. Rockies lost eight of last ten games; three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Cardinals @ Padres
Lackey is 3-2, 2.55 in his last six starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Cashner is 0-2, 6.35 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

St Louis won six of last nine games with San Diego; last three series games stayed under total. Cardinals won six of last nine games (under 2-0-1 in last three). Padres won seven of last nine games; six of last eight went over.

American League
Indians @ Bronx
Carrasco is 1-1, 1.36 in his last four starts (under 3-1).

Tanaka is 2-1, 2.57 in his last three starts (under 5-2 in last seven).

Bronx lost five of last six games with Cleveland (over 6-4 in last ten), but they won six of last eight games overall; six of their last nine stayed under total. Indians lost four of last six games (three of last four went over).

Rangers @ Tigers
Lewis is 5-1, 3.95 in his last six starts (over 6-3 in last nine).

Verlander is 1-2, 2.25 in his last five starts (under 4-1).

Texas lost its last four games with Detroit; six of last eight series games got over the total. Rangers won six of last eight games overall; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Tigers won four of last five games, scoring 29 runs the last three nights- three of their last four games went over.

Twins @ Orioles
Milone is 1-2, 7.32 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-2 in his last ten.

Chen is 2-0, 2.03 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.

Minnesota won its last five games with Baltimore; over is 4-1-1 in last six in series. Twins lost five of last eight games; four of last seven stayed under. Orioles won five of last seven games; four of their last five went over the total.

Royals @ Red Sox
Cueto is 2-0, 0.53 in two starts for KC; four of his last six road starts stayed under the total.

Owens is 1-1, 6.19 in his three stats; all three went over.

Royals lost nine of last 11 games with Boston; five of last six series games went over the total. KC won five of its last six games, allowing 16 runs (under 5-1). Red Sox won five of last seven games; 10 of their last 11 games went over.

Rays @ A's
Smyly is 0-2, 4.35 in his last four starts; nine of his last ten stayed under.

Bassitt is 1-0, 1.66 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under.

Tampa Bay lost five of last seven games; under is 4-1 in last five games; Rays are 4-6 in last ten games with Oakland (under 6-2-2). A's won their last five home games.

Blue Jays @ Angels
Price is 2-0, 1.61 in three Toronto starts; six of his last seven stayed under.

Santiago is 0-2, 5.40 in his last five starts; his last three stayed under.

Blue Jays are 13-3 in their last 16 games; seven of last ten stayed under total. Angels are 6-4 in last ten games with Toronto. Halos won three of last four games overall; under is 6-4 in their last ten games.

White Sox @ Mariners
Sale is 2-0, 1.26 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.

Hernandez is 2-2, 9.13 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over. He has allowed 41 hits in his last 22.2 IP.

White Sox lost five of last six games; over is 2-3 in its last five games. ChiSox lost three of last four games with Seattle; five of last six series games went under the total. Mariners lost four of last six games (under 2-0-1 in last three).

Interleague
Dodgers @ Astros
Anderson is 3-0, 2.38 in his last four road starts (under 2-1-1).

Fiers is 0-0, 2.25 in two Houston starts; five of his last seven starts went over.

Dodgers won eight of last ten games with Houston (under 6-3-1). LA lost eight of its last ten road games- four of its last six games overall went over. Astros won five of last eight games; their last three games stayed under total.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
SF-Pitt-- Bumgarner 15-9; Locke 13-10 (4-1 last 5)
Az-Cin-- de la Rosa 14-10 (5-1 last 6); Holmberg 1-3
Mil-Wsh-- Nelson 12-12 (5-1 last 6); Gonzalez 13-9
Phil-Mia-- Eickhoff 0-0; Flores 0-0
Atl-Chi-- Miller 10-14 (1-10 last 11); Hendricks 14-10 (4-0 last 4)
NY-Col-- Colon 10-13 (1-9 last 10); Gray 0-3
StL-SD-- Lackey 13-11; Cashner 9-14

Clev-NY-- Carrasco 14-10; Tanaka 12-5
Tex-Det-- Lewis 12-12; Verlander 2-9
Min-Balt-- Milone 8-7; Chen 15-8 (5-0 last 5)
KC-Bos-- Cueto 13-10/2-2; Owens 1-2
TB-A's-- Smyly 2-2; Bassitt 3-5
Tor-LAA-- Price 17-8/2-1; Santiago 12-11 (1-4 last 5)
Chi-Sea-- Sale 14-9; Hernandez 16-8

LA-Hst-- Anderson 12-11; Fiers 12-11/1-1

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
SF-Pitt-- Bumgarner 4-24; Locke 5-23
Az-Cin-- de la Rosa 6-24; Holmberg 0-4
Mil-Wsh-- Nelson 8-24; Gonzalez 2-22
Phil-Mia-- Eickhoff 0-0; Flores 0-0
Atl-Chi-- Miller 4-24; Hendricks 4-24
NY-Col-- Colon 7-23; Gray 2-3
StL-SD-- Lackey 5-24; Cashner 10-23 (4 of last 5)

Clev-NY-- Carrasco 11-24; Tanaka 4-17
Tex-Det-- Lewis 5-24; Verlander 3-11
Min-Balt-- Milone 2-15; Chen 6-23
KC-Bos-- Cueto 5-23; Owens 2-3
TB-A's-- Smyly 1-4; Bassitt 1-8
Tor-LAA-- Price 4-24; Santiago 7-23
Chi-Sea-- Sale 8-23; Hernandez 7-24

LA-Hst-- Anderson 9-23; Fiers 2-23

 

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MLB

Friday, August 21

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Trend Report
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4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 12-5 SU in their last 17 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Cleveland is 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:08 PM
TEXAS vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing Detroit
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Detroit's last 23 games at home

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Arizona's last 16 games on the road
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Arizona

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers

8:40 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
NY Mets are 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home

10:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
Tampa Bay is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay

10:05 PM
TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
Toronto is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Toronto is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games when playing Toronto

10:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Seattle
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 21 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

10:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN DIEGO
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Friday, August 21




Brewers failing to provide value as underdogs


Over the course of the long and grinding Major League Baseball season, underdogs can provide a lot of value when bettors properly pick their spots. The Milwaukee Brewers haven't been one of those teams.


The Brew Crew are an ugly 2-12 in their last 14 games when tabbed as underdogs. Pinnacle Sports is presently offering Milwaukee as +142 moneyline pups for Friday's matchup with the Washington Nationals.


After opening with a 7.5 run total, the sportsbook has dropped that number slightly to 7.




Royals' recent struggles in Boston unexplainable


There are some things in sports you just can't explain.


Take the Boston Red Sox dominance over the Kansas City Royals, for example.


Since the start of last season, the Red Sox, who finished in last place last year and are headed that way again, have been a thorn in the side of the Royals, seven-game losers in the World Series last year and currently the owner of baseball's second-best record.


"That's baseball," said Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, whose solo homer was Kansas City's offense in a 4-1 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday. "That's just what happens.


"That's a good team over there. You can't take anybody lightly in this game, especially a quality team like the Red Sox."


The Royals, who didn't get to their hotel beds until 6 a.m., saw their five-game winning streak end, but still won 10 of their last 13 games as runaway leaders of the AL Central.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB roundup: Tigers, Rays throw one-hitters


DETROIT -- Alfredo Simon fired a one-hit shutout, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.


The Tigers earned their third straight win behind Simon, who struck out five and walked two while facing four batters above the minimum. Simon (11-7) pitched his first complete game in his 74th career start.


The Rangers' lone hit was a two-out double by Rougned Odor in the fifth.


Nick Castellanos, who had two home runs and five RBIs on Wednesday against the Cubs, drove in Detroit's first two runs Thursday against Texas with a single and a sacrifice fly.


Rays 1, Astros 0


HOUSTON -- Chris Archer pitched a one-hitter for the third shutout of his career, and Tampa Bay salvaged a series split with a victory over Houston.


Archer (11-9) allowed one walk and finished with 11 strikeouts while throwing 98 pitches. He retired the final 15 batters he faced.


Desmond Jennings knocked in the only run of the game with a two-out single in the fourth inning. Jennings finished 2-for-4.


Indians 3, Yankees 2


NEW YORK -- Josh Tomlin pitched seven innings of one-run ball for his first win as a starting pitcher in over a year, and Cleveland held on for a victory over New York.


In his second major league start following right shoulder surgery in March, Tomlin (1-1) allowed a home run to Alex Rodriguez among two hits. Tomlin struck out six and issued two walks.


Cleveland's Lonnie Chisenhall had an RBI double, and Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez added run-scoring singles. Jason Kipnis ended an 0-for-17 skid with three hits.


Red Sox 4, Royals 1


BOSTON -- Wade Miley earned his team-high 10th victory with 7 1/3 strong innings, and Ryan Hanigan had a two-run single in a three-run third inning as Boston downed Kansas City.


The win, in the opener of a four-game series, was the third straight for Boston. Kansas City, which saw its five-game winning streak end, still owns victories in 10 of its past 13 games.


Miley allowed only a solo homer to Mike Moustakas in the fifth inning. By that time, the Red Sox had a 4-0 lead.


Pirates 4, Giants 0


PITTSBURGH -- Charlie Morton pitched into the seventh inning, Neil Walker hit a two-run home run, and Pittsburgh blanked San Francisco.


Morton (8-4) scattered four hits over 6 2/3 innings while striking out eight and walking two. The right-hander was pulled in the seventh inning with a four-run lead after the Giants loaded the bases with two outs.


Jared Hughes, who got Gregor Blanco to line out to end the seventh-inning threat, and Tony Watson completed the six-hit shutout.


Marlins 9, Phillies 7


MIAMI -- Martin Prado and Marcell Ozuna each hit two-run homers, leading Miami to a win over Philadelphia.


Brad Hand (3-3) allowed four hits, two walks and one run in six innings. He struck out five. The left-hander exited the game with an 8-1 lead, but Philadelphia got to Miami's bullpen, scoring six runs in the final three innings.


Phillies right-hander Jerome Williams (4-9) gave up eight hits, four walks and eight runs in 1 2/3 innings.


Cubs 7, Braves 1


CHICAGO -- Chris Coghlan went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs, and Jake Arrieta pitched six shutout innings as Chicago snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Atlanta.


Coghlan's third-inning single scored Addison Russell with the first run, and Anthony Rizzo added a three-run homer later in the inning.


Arrieta (15-6) won his fourth straight and had his third scoreless outing in his past four starts. He allowed four hits, struck out seven and walked one while throwing 107 pitches, 75 for strikes.


Rockies 3, Nationals 2


DENVER -- Yohan Flande pitched a career-high seven innings, leading Colorado past Washington.


Flande (3-1) gave up two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five. He outdueled Max Scherzer (11-10), who yielded three runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings.


Ben Paulsen singled home the winning run with one out in the seventh as the Rockies won for just the second time in 12 games and avoided being swept in the three-game series.


Diamondbacks 5, Reds 4


CINCINNATI -- A.J. Pollock's two-out, two-run single in the eighth lifted Arizona to a come-from-behind victory over Cincinnati.


Arizona's Chris Owings fell a triple shy of the cycle, and Pollock went 4-for-5 with three RBIs as the Diamondbacks rallied after trailing 4-0 following the second inning.


Jason Bourgeois went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI for Cincinnati, which dropped its sixth straight.


Twins 15, Orioles 2


BALTIMORE -- Miguel Sano and Eduardo Escobar both homered, and rookie Tyler Duffey threw 7 2/3 solid innings as Minnesota snapped a three-game losing streak with a victory over Baltimore.


The game was delayed by rain for 2 hours, 31 minutes at the start, but that didn't appear to bother the Twins, who improved to 4-0 against Baltimore this year.


Sano, Kurt Suzuki, Trevor Plouffe and Eddie Rosario each had two-run hits for the Twins. The 15 runs were a season high for Minnesota, which banged out 18 hits overall, one short of its season high.


White Sox 8, Angels 2


ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Chicago broke open a tie game with a five-run fifth inning and salvaged the final game of a four-game series against Los Angeles.


The White Sox scored just four runs total in losing the first three games of the series, but they bettered that in one decisive inning Thursday night at Angel Stadium.


Adam Eaton, Tyler Saladino, Adam LaRoche and Geovany Soto each had two hits for Chicago, which ended a seven-game road losing streak.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB (PROFESSIONAL)


DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME


St. Louis at San Diego - Friday August 21, 2015


The Cardinals head to San Diego tonight to face a Padres team that is 3-11 in its last 14 games as a home underdog. St. Louis is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135).






Atlanta
@
Chicago Cubs
Game 951-952
August 21, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Atlanta
(Miller) 12.767
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 17.153
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Atlanta
-205
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs
(-205); Under




San Francisco
@
Pittsburgh
Game 953-954
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 17.429
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 15.910
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: San Francisco
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: San Francisco
-135
7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco
(-135); Under




Milwaukee
@
Washington
Game 955-956
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Milwaukee
(Nelson) 17.054
Washington
(Gonzalez) 14.136
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Milwaukee
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Washington
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee
(+145); Over




Arizona
@
Cincinnati
Game 957-958
August 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 14.819
Cincinnati
(Holmberg) 16.277
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Arizona
-130
8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati
(+110); Over




Philadelphia
@
Miami
Game 959-960
August 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Philadelphia
(Eickhoff) 15.724
Miami
(Flores) 13.092
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Miami
-135
8
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia
(+115); Over




NY Mets
@
Colorado
Game 961-962
August 21, 2015 @ 8:40 pm


Dunkel Rating: NY Mets
(Colon) 14.535
Colorado
(Gray) 16.121
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Colorado
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: NY Mets
-115
11
Dunkel Pick: Colorado
(-105); Under




St. Louis
@
San Diego
Game 963-964
August 21, 2015 @ 10:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: St. Louis
(Lackey) 17.429
San Diego
(Cashner) 14.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: St. Louis
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: St. Louis
-135
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis
(-135); Under




Minnesota
@
Baltimore
Game 965-966
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Minnesota
(Milone) 14.734
Baltimore
(Chen) 17.237
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Baltimore
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Baltimore
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore
(-175); Under




Cleveland
@
NY Yankees
Game 967-968
August 21, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.690
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 16.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Cleveland
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: NY Yankees
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland
(+130); Under




Texas
@
Detroit
Game 969-970
August 21, 2015 @ 7:08 pm


Dunkel Rating: Texas
(Lewis) 15.855
Detroit
(Verlnder) 14.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Texas
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Detroit
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas
(+110); Over




Kansas City
@
Boston
Game 971-972
August 21, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Kansas City
(Cueto) 15.683
Boston
(Owens) 14.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Kansas City
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Kansas City
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City
(-165); Under




Tampa Bay
@
Oakland
Game 973-974
August 21, 2015 @ 10:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 13.062
Oakland
(Bassitt) 14.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Oakland
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Oakland
-110
7
Dunkel Pick: Oakland
(-110); Over




Toronto
@
LA Angels
Game 975-976
August 21, 2015 @ 10:05 pm


Dunkel Rating: Toronto
(Price) 15.151
LA Angels
(Santiago) 16.597
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: LA Angels
by 1 1/2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Toronto
-160
7
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels
(+140); Over




Chicago White Sox
@
Seattle
Game 977-978
August 21, 2015 @ 10:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 17.279
Seattle
(Hernandez) 15.614
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Seattle
-125
6
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox
(+105); Over




LA Dodgers
@
Houston
Game 979-980
August 21, 2015 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating: LA Dodgers
(Anderson) 15.450
Houston
(Fiers) 16.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Houston
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Houston
-120
8
Dunkel Pick: Houston
(-120); Under

 

[CNOTES]

Pro Baseball Trend Report


ATLANTA (53 - 68) at CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 51) - 4:05 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 132-151 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-44 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-41 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 17-36 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 30-56 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-51 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-18 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-51 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HENDRICKS is 24-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 9-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 24-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 80-52 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
MILLER is 12-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 779-752 (-167.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 53-72 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1069-1193 (-208.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 680-776 (-195.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 715-711 (-159.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 214-185 (-47.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997
.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)


SHELBY MILLER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)


KYLE HENDRICKS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




SAN FRANCISCO (65 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (72 - 47) - 7:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 72-47 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-14 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 72-47 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 114-79 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 46-25 (+16.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-24 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-73 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 65-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1064-891 (+119.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-30 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 380-381 (+41.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 740-730 (+46.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BUMGARNER is 23-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 23-9 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)


MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)


JEFF LOCKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
LOCKE is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 8.68 and a WHIP of 1.822.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.2 units)




MILWAUKEE (52 - 70) at WASHINGTON (60 - 60) - 7:05 PM
JIMMY NELSON (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 52-70 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-70 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GONZALEZ is 120-85 (+30.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 119-81 (+33.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 15-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-60 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-27 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 59-59 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-42 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-46 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-26 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (-0.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)


JIMMY NELSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NELSON is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


GIO GONZALEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)




ARIZONA (59 - 61) at CINCINNATI (51 - 68) - 7:10 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. DAVID HOLMBERG (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 123-159 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
ARIZONA is 123-159 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-73 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-43 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 34-20 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DE LA ROSA is 11-3 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 51-68 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-68 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 82-106 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 38-50 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-34 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-32 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)


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


DAVID HOLMBERG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.




PHILADELPHIA (47 - 74) at MIAMI (50 - 71) - 7:10 PM
JERAD EICKHOFF (R) vs. KENDRY FLORES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-30 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-116 (-36.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 125-113 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
MIAMI is 50-71 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 17-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 50-68 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-49 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 39-56 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 (+1.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)


JERAD EICKHOFF vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.


KENDRY FLORES vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.




NY METS (64 - 56) at COLORADO (49 - 70) - 8:40 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 12-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 16-29 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 64-56 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 63-52 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 80-53 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 38-17 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 37-16 (+18.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 115-166 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 115-166 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-51 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)


BARTOLO COLON vs. COLORADO since 1997
COLON is 2-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.958.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)


JON GRAY vs. NY METS since 1997
GRAY is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




ST LOUIS (77 - 43) at SAN DIEGO (59 - 62) - 10:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 8-20 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-45 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 16-29 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 14-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 11-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 2-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 1-8 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 68-46 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 77-43 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 77-43 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-30 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-28 (+25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 1-10 (-9.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)


JOHN LACKEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LACKEY is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 2-1 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)


ANDREW CASHNER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CASHNER is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




MINNESOTA (60 - 61) at BALTIMORE (62 - 58) - 7:05 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 162-128 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-23 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 59-34 (+18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-22 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-15 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 73-54 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-20 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 35-21 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 40-18 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 28-10 (+15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 33-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 10-1 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 60-61 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 60-57 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-33 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILONE is 60-39 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 58-37 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 41-22 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 22-12 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 (+5.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


TOM MILONE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MILONE is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.73 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)


WEI-YIN CHEN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CHEN is 3-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)




CLEVELAND (56 - 64) at NY YANKEES (67 - 53) - 7:05 PM
CODY ANDERSON (R) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 56-64 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-64 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-41 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-32 (-9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-53 (+3.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-10 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)


CODY ANDERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.


MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TANAKA is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.649.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)




TEXAS (61 - 59) at DETROIT (59 - 61) - 7:05 PM
COLBY LEWIS (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 41-67 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 61-59 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 23-17 (+11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 33-29 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 58-55 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 45-41 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 39-36 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 30-28 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEWIS is 15-10 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 15-9 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 12-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
LEWIS is 10-3 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 26-35 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 169-159 (-49.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
DETROIT is 74-67 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-67 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-40 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-25 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 67-59 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-102 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
VERLANDER is 36-45 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 17-23 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 16-22 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 9-13 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 1-9 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 19-26 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 21-28 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 18-25 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


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


COLBY LEWIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
LEWIS is 3-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.14 and a WHIP of 1.695.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-6. (-3.9 units)


JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 10-6 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.8 units)




KANSAS CITY (73 - 47) at BOSTON (55 - 66) - 7:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. HENRY OWENS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 73-47 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-63 (+24.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-15 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-44 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-33 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-17 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-22 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-23 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-66 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 22-31 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 66-78 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-60 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 37-44 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 41-45 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 21-33 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 21-32 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 26-45 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON 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=+2.1 Units)


JOHNNY CUETO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.


HENRY OWENS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts


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TAMPA BAY (60 - 61) at OAKLAND (53 - 69) - 10:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 137-146 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-59 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 39-47 (-10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 5-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-36 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SMYLY is 4-10 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 53-69 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-50 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 29-34 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
OAKLAND is 51-64 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 33-42 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 22-30 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 19-27 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 23-23 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)


DREW SMYLY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SMYLY is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.839.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


CHRIS BASSITT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.




TORONTO (66 - 55) at LA ANGELS (63 - 58) - 10:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 80-84 (-33.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
PRICE is 26-31 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 161-125 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 91-55 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 285-208 (+54.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 91-55 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 127-92 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 66-38 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 16-5 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 38-20 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 27-42 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)


DAVID PRICE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PRICE is 4-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 6-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.6 units)


HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TORONTO since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)




CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 63) at SEATTLE (56 - 65) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-30 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-8 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 20-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 88-90 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 378-378 (+36.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 7-1 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 56-65 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 26-33 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 13-18 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
SEATTLE is 51-64 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-42 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-22 (-9.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 65-67 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 7-13 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


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


CHRIS SALE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SALE is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 0.958.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 7-8 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.4 units)




LA DODGERS (67 - 53) at HOUSTON (66 - 56) - 8:10 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 67-53 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-33 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 67-53 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 20-26 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-16 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 136-148 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-21 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 66-50 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 31-16 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 17-7 (+10.6 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.


BRETT ANDERSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)


MICHAEL FIERS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FIERS is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 0.950.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

 

[CNOTES]

TRENDS:


Mets have owned Rockies in recent matchups


The Colorado Rockies just can't figure out the New York Mets, evidenced by the Rockies being on the losing end in each of the last eight times the clubs have met.


New York is set to invade Coors Field in Friday's action on the diamond, with Bartolo Colon scheduled to get the nod for the Metropolitans. Jonathan Gray is the probable starter for the Rockies.


The Mets are listed as slight -113 moneyline faves at most sportsbooks.


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Mets posting ugly numbers with Colon on the hill


To say the New York Mets have hit a rough patch behind veteran hurler Bartolo Colon recently would be a massive understatement.


Heading into Friday's clash with the Colorado Rockies, New York has garnered just one victory in Colon's last 10 starts. The Rox are slated to counter with right-hander Jonathan Gray.


At the time of writing, books were offering Colon and the Mets in the -117 ballpark.


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Orioles having no issues bouncing back
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The Baltimore Orioles have been a solid bet to bounce back in games after a loss lately.


In their last nine contests coming off a loss, the O's are 8-1. In the wake of a 15-2 beat down by the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, Baltimore will be seeking to right the ship Friday against the Twinkies.


Tommy Milone and Wei-Yin Chen are slated to get the ball for Minny and Baltimore, respectively.


Buck Showalter's crew are presently -161 moneyline favorites at sportsbooks.


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Miller churning out Unders, but W's have been rare


Atlanta Braves backers haven't gotten much from Shelby Miller lately, but it's been a different story for Under bettors when the right-hander has taken the mound.


The Braves are 3-13 in Miller's last 16 starts, however, the Under has gone 7-1 in his previous eight outings. Friday's Braves-Cubs clash pits Miller against Kyle Hendricks.


As of this writing, Atlanta was +176 moneyline underdogs at online book Pinnacle Sports. The total for the game has not yet hit the board.


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Smyly has been a fantastic play for Under bettors


Tampa Bay Rays southpaw Drew Smyly has been one of the top Under pitchers in baseball this season.


The Under has paid out in 10 out of Smyly's last 11 starts. Smyly is scheduled to get the nod Friday versus Chris Bassitt and the Oakland Athletics.


Sportsbooks have pegged the tilt with a total of 7 runs.


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Giants suffering from road woes as of late


The San Francisco Giants have been far from road warriors recently, dropping seven out of their past eight contests away from home.


Madison Bumgarner and the Giants will seek to buck that trend Friday opposite Jeff Locke and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.


Sportsbooks are currently dealing the Giants in the -127 ballpark. The total for the game was sitting at 7 as of 8:30 a.m. ET.


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Brewers failing to provide value as underdogs


Over the course of the long and grinding Major League Baseball season, underdogs can provide a lot of value when bettors properly pick their spots. The Milwaukee Brewers haven't been one of those teams.


The Brew Crew are an ugly 2-12 in their last 14 games when tabbed as underdogs. Pinnacle Sports is presently offering Milwaukee as +142 moneyline pups for Friday's matchup with the Washington Nationals.


After opening with a 7.5 run total, the sportsbook has dropped that number slightly to 7.

 

[CNOTES]

King Felix getting roughed up since All-Star break


Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez has not exactly lived up to his moniker of "King" since the All-Star break. Hernandez is 3-2 with a 6.31 ERA in six starts since the All-Star break and has served up six homers after giving up 10 in 18 starts prior to the break.


The 29-year-old is coming off his worst outing of the season as the Boston Red Sox smacked three home runs and tallied 10 earned runs in a 22-10 win.


In Hernandez's six starts since the break, the Over has a record of 4-2.


Hernandez will be pitted against the Chicago White Sox and their ace Chris Sale Friday evening. The Mariners are presently -108 and the total is at 6 - the lowest on Friday's board.

 

[CNOTES]

Home teams cashing for bettors with Bucknor as ump


Home teams have gone 14-3 in the last 17 games when umpire CB Bucknor is working behind home plate. Bucknor is scheduled to call balls and strikes at Yankee Stadium when the New York Yankees host the Cleveland Indians Friday evening.


Season to date, home teams have gone 14-7 in 21 games with Bucknor working the plate. Home teams have averaged 4.62 runs per game while visitors have plated an average of 2.81.


Recently, home teams have a four-game winning streak in Bucknor's games, including three shutouts.


The Yanks are presently -143 while the Indians are +132.

 

[CNOTES]

Chance of thunderstorms at Fenway Park Friday


According to weather forecasts, there is a 61 percent chance of thunderstorms in Boston when the Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park Friday evening.


Temperatures in Boston will be in the high-70s and wind will blow from rightfield to leftfield at around seven miles per hour.


Probable starters for Friday's matchup are Johnny Cueto for the Royals (-160) and Henry Owens for the Sox (+147).

 

[CNOTES]

B]Friday's Tip Sheet[/B]


August 21, 2015




San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates | 7:05 p.m. ET

Before going on their latest march to a World Series title a year ago, the Giants had to get by the dangerous Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Wild Card Game -- on their home field in beautiful PNC Park, no less. They would accomplish this feat surprisingly with ease, thanks to an absolutely brilliant performance from eventual postseason hero Madison Bumgarner (14-6, 2.98 ERA), not to mention a grand slam off the bat of Brandon Crawford. Bumgarner returns to the very scene where he foreshadowed his magical playoff run, as these two NL contenders hook up for game two of this very important four-game series. The Pirates took the opener last night, but will be tasked this evening with taking on one of the league’s best pitchers, and while he’s in a real groove. Bumgarner has been enjoying one of his best seasons to date, but has taken it a notch even further since the All-Star break, having yielded one run or less in five of his six starts over that span. Bettors might be tempted to go for his friendly -130 chalk, given his current streak.

While the Giants are the defending champions, it is the Pirates who are in the much more comfortable position, currently being instilled into the top Wild Card berth by a wide margin, while also sitting 4.5 games back of the MLB-best Cardinals for first-place in the NL Central. Ultimately, that’s where you want to end up to avoid having to get through the Wild Card Game, and the Pirates will turn to left-hander Jeff Locke (6-7, 4.31 ERA) to continue that cause. The 27-year-old southpaw has been, as usual, inconsistent this season for the Buccos, but is coming off his best start in over a month in which he pitched into the sixth inning and limited the Mets to just one run, while going toe-to-toe with Matt Harvey on a nationally-televised Sunday affair. Locke has been decisively better at home this season, owning a 3.16 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 13 starts at PNC Park, and that’s where he finds himself in this assignment. The over/under is 7.

Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers | 7:08 p.m. ET

In case you haven’t been paying attention, Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (1-5, 4.11 ERA) is somewhat sort of starting to resemble the dominant pitcher he used to be -- the one that reigned over Major League Baseball in 2011 and 2012. While his overall numbers on the year leave a little to be desired, let’s not forget that the former AL MVP and Cy Young award winner only made his debut in mid-June after being out with an injury, and recently, he apparently seems to have retained his old form. In five of his last seven starts, Verlander has allowed one earned run or less, and in three of his last four, has registered seven or more strikeouts. In the process, he’s also gone seven-plus innings in five of his previous seven outings as well. Interestingly, however, Detroit is just 2-9 when Verlander toes the rubber. Tonight, they’re -130 favorites nonetheless.


The AL Wild Card-contending Rangers have their own streaking pitcher going for them this evening, as Colby Lewis (13-5, 4.49 ERA) makes his 25th start of the season. Surprisingly, the veteran of ten big league seasons -- eight of which coming in Texas – has served as one of the most dependable cogs in the Rangers’ pitching rotation, while being one of the underrated reasons why the club is in the current position that it’s in, being just 1.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot and 4 games back of first-place Houston in the AL West. Lewis has certainly been at his best since the beginning of June, in which he’s logged 12 quality starts in 14 tries. The Rangers are 9-5 in his starts over that span as well. The over/under here is 8.5.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros | 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

On MLB Network tonight, viewers will get either the Mets-Rockies tilt or this series-opening Interleague matchup between the Dodgers and Astros, two of baseball’s six first-place teams at the moment, who actually both coincidentally own a 2.5-game lead for division supremacy. The Astros are a bit more concerning here, considering they’re coming off a game last night in which they were one-hit by Chris Archer, and in their four-game split with the Rays this week, managed just a total of eight runs. Thus, they’ll look for a lift here from new rotation resident Mike Fiers (5-9, 3.87 ERA), who, despite his unimpressive record, is actually quite the underrated pitcher. He possesses a, well, impressive strikeout ratio, with 136 punch-outs in 135 total innings of work, while having logged 16 out of 23 starts in which he’s surrendered two earned runs or less. In his two starts with his new club, he’s given up just a mere run in 12 combined innings. The linesmakers have Fiers as a -125 home favorite.

If it weren’t for Brett Anderson (7-7, 3.48 ERA) -- a top sleeper pick of mine coming into the 2015 season, remember -- there’s no telling where the Dodgers would be right now in the standings. That’s because the club has struggled mightily in trying to find pitching depth behind their league-best 1-2 punch of Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, and it’s a weakness that has plagued LA all season long. In fact, many arms have tried and most (Mike Bolsinger, Carlos Frias, Brandon Beachy, Scott Baker, Mat Latos) have ultimately failed. The one constant behind the club’s two stud aces has indeed been Anderson, who has finally managed to stay healthy en route to registering his highest number of starts in a season (23) since his rookie campaign of 2009. And he’s actually been tremendously consistent for the Dodgers, having allowed three earned runs or less in 20 of his outings. As a result, the over/under for this one is 8.

Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners | 10:10 p.m. ET

Baseball games that draw an over/under line of 6 (or even 5.5, in very rare cases) will always feature a prominent pitching matchup, and that’s exactly what’s on tap for this series opener between the White Sox and Mariners tonight. Both clubs have arguably been the two most disappointing in the American League this season, yet still find their playoff chances on life support with about six weeks to go in the campaign, which could make this somewhat of an elimination series if one team is swept this weekend. Luckily for the White Sox, they’ll kick things off with their outstanding ace Chris Sale (11-7, 3.32 ERA), who, after running into a rare rough match a few weeks ago, has bounced back in classic form, going 2-0 in his last two starts while picking up 22 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings, including a season-high 15 K’s in his last assignment. Even so, he’s a +110 road ’dog, which is a very unfamiliar proposition for the dominant left-hander.

Based on how his last start went, you might figure that Mariners ace Felix Hernandez (14-7, 3.65 ERA) would be the underdog entering this one. That’s because the former AL Cy Young award winner was hammered for a season-high 10 runs in only 2 1/3 innings at Fenway Park last Saturday. Shockingly, that’s now the fourth time this year that King Felix has been tattooed for seven or more runs in a start, all of which coming since June 1, and his latest instance inflated his ERA by more than a half-run. At the end of the day, though, Hernandez is still one of the best pitchers in the game, and for those enticed into betting Seattle, it’s worth noting that the 29-year-old has been much better at home this season, being 9-4 with a 3.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and .213 BAA in 13 starts from the pitcher-friendly confines of Safeco Field. With the over/under as low as 6, The King will have no room for error in this one, however.

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Friday


August 21, 2015




SU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Pirates are 13-0 since Jul 12, 2013 after shutting out their opponent at home.


PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:


-- When Wei Yin Chen starts the Orioles are 0-20-1 OU asince Jun 17, 2012 after throwing more than 100 pitches at home last start.


OU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Brewers are 0-12-1 OU since Apr 20, 2014 as a dog after a win in which they had 12+ hits.


CHOICE TREND:


-- The Dodgers are 0-11 since Aug 25, 2013 as a dog after a loss in which they used 5+ pitchers.


ACTIVE TRENDS:


-- The Cardinals are 13-0 since Apr 28, 2015 as a favorite vs a team that has won at least their last two games.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Long Sheet


Friday, August 21


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ATLANTA (9 - 15) at NEW YORK (17 - 7) - 8/21/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
ATLANTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


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


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CONNECTICUT (12 - 12) at TULSA (12 - 14) - 8/21/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-2 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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MINNESOTA (18 - 8) at SAN ANTONIO (7 - 19) - 8/21/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 13-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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WASHINGTON (15 - 9) at CHICAGO (15 - 11) - 8/21/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 272-328 ATS (-88.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 38-64 ATS (-32.4 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 171-216 ATS (-66.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 20-43 ATS (-27.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-5 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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INDIANA (15 - 9) at SEATTLE (7 - 19) - 8/21/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
INDIANA is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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LOS ANGELES (8 - 17) at PHOENIX (15 - 10) - 8/21/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHOENIX is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a division game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-7 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 12-4 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Friday, August 21


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7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta


8:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. TULSA
Connecticut is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tulsa
Connecticut is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tulsa
Tulsa is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing at home against Connecticut


8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing San Antonio
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games


8:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington


10:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Phoenix is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home


10:00 PM
INDIANA vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Dunkel


Friday, August 21




Atlanta @ New York


Game 601-602
August 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
99.404
New York
114.306
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 15
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 9 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-9 1/2); Over


Connecticut @ Tulsa


Game 603-604
August 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
106.620
Tulsa
115.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulsa
by 9
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulsa
by 4 1/2
155
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(-4 1/2); Under


Minnesota @ San Antonio


Game 605-606
August 21, 2015 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
109.095
San Antonio
106.457
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 8 1/2
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+8 1/2); Under


Washington @ Chicago


Game 607-608
August 21, 2015 @ 8:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Washington
115.086
Chicago
113.983
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 5
154 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+5); Over


Indiana @ Seattle

Game 609-610
August 21, 2015 @ 10:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
110.931
Seattle
107.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 3 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 5
150
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+5); Over


Los Angeles @ Phoenix


Game 611-612
August 21, 2015 @ 10:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
111.339
Phoenix
113.285
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
141
by 2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 4 1/2
147
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+4 1/2); Under

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Dream (9-15) at Liberty (17-7)


Date: August 21, 2015 7:30 PM EDT

It's a common strategy to play zone against the first-place New York Liberty to slow down Tina Charles and force the team's poor perimeter shooting to become more of a factor.


New York shredded that tactic its last time out, though the Atlanta Dream figure to employ a similar defensive game plan.


The visiting Dream are clinging to faint playoff hopes and defeated the Liberty the last time these teams met heading into Friday night's matchup between the Eastern Conference's best and worst teams.


Charles is an MVP candidate who is fourth in the league with 17.6 points per game and second with 9.0 rebounds per contest.


The center made 9 of 12 shots for 18 points in Wednesday's 73-45 rout at San Antonio for New York's 10th win in 12 games.


The Liberty (17-7) shoot 31.2 percent on 3-pointers for the league's third-worst mark, making 4 of 9 on Wednesday. Charles, though, was able to take advantage of the Stars' zone defense to hit some mid-range shots.


"I don't think there were any numbers jumping off of the stat sheet, it was a great team win, they started playing zone so we couldn't really get in the lane and do things so I was just grateful that my shots went in," she said.


Atlanta (9-15) allows a league-worst average of 81.3 points, leaving coach Michael Cooper searching for answers to improve his club's defense. He has been using a zone, doing so in Sunday's 90-77 victory over Connecticut.


"I love the fact that we are a team that can jump from man-to-man to a 2-1-2 defense," he told the club's official website. "If you can do that, sometimes you can throw good offensive teams off balance and they were going good early and so once we shifted our defense it worked to our benefit."


Nobody in the league shoots more than Atlanta's Angel McCoughtry, who averages 17.3 attempts and is third in the WNBA with 20.1 points per game.


Now the superstar guard is receiving help from Shoni Schimmel, who has started the last four games. Schimmel has posted her three best scoring efforts in the last three with an average of 15.3.


McCoughtry is averaging 25.3 points in the season series, with Atlanta losing the first two meetings before an 84-76 win July 12. Charles is averaging 17.3 points for the Liberty.


The Dream trail Chicago by five games for the East's final playoff spot, though McCoughtry is keeping the faith.


"Why be down?" she said. "Why not believe?"




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jul 12, 2015 Score ATS Results
NEW 76 Over: 160
ATL « 84 Cover: 11
Tools: Recaps


Jun 21, 2015 Score ATS Results
NEW « 73 Cover: 14
ATL 64 Under: 137
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Jun 5, 2015 Score ATS Results
ATL 73 Over: 155
NEW « 82 Cover: 15.5
Tools: Recaps


Aug 3, 2014 Score ATS Results
NEW « 83 Cover: 15
ATL 76 Over: 159
Tools: Recaps


Jul 16, 2014 Score ATS Results
ATL 75 Under: 152
NEW « 77 Cover: 7.5
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Jun 22, 2014 Score ATS Results
ATL 78 Over: 163
NEW « 85 Cover: 11.5
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Jun 20, 2014 Score ATS Results
NEW 64 Under: 149
ATL « 85 Cover: 12
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Sun (12-12) at Shock (12-14)


Date: August 21, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

The Tulsa Shock are still comfortably in the playoff race because of a down year in the Western Conference.


Time is running out on their bid to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the postseason, however.


Tulsa aims for a third straight victory Friday night against the visiting Connecticut Sun.


Despite a 10-game skid that included an 80-74 loss at Connecticut on Aug. 12, the Shock (12-14) are 3 1/2 games behind Phoenix for second place in the West. First-place Minnesota and the Mercury are the conference's only teams above .500, while Los Angeles, San Antonio and Seattle are a combined 22-55.


Four of the eight remaining games left for the Shock are against those Nos. 4-6 teams in the West, and they finish the season with a visit from Phoenix.


The Shock knocked off East-leading New York 81-76 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, then won 74-59 against defending WNBA champion Phoenix on Tuesday to end a five-game home slide.


Tulsa, which had allowed 87.0 points per game in its previous five before the back-to-back wins, was led Tuesday by Riquna Williams' 18 points and six assists.


Connecticut (12-12) is two games behind Chicago for the East's final playoff spot, and its recent play hasn't been encouraging. The Sun have dropped three of four while allowing 84.5 points per game - compared to 75.7 on the season - and six of seven on the road.


They fell apart in the second half of Sunday's 90-77 loss at Atlanta, going 1 for 17 during one stretch and letting the Dream end the third quarter on a 17-5 run. Connecticut had 14 free-throw attempts compared to 36 for Atlanta.


One positive development was Jennifer Lacy's career-high 21 points, though leading scorer Alex Bentley was held to 12 on 4-of-17 shooting. She scored 25 in last week's meeting with Tulsa.


Bentley is averaging 7.5 points in her last four road games compared to 25.0 in the last three at home.


Both teams have winning records against the other conference, with Connecticut 8-1 against the West and Tulsa 5-4 against the East.


Connecticut is aiming for its third win in its last four trips to Tulsa.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Aug 12, 2015 Score ATS Results
TUL 74 Over: 154
CONN « 80 Cover: 2.5
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Jul 5, 2014 Score ATS Results
CONN « 78 Cover: 5.5
TUL 76 Under: 154
Tools: Recaps


Jul 3, 2014 Score ATS Results
TUL « 96 Cover: 17
CONN 83 Ov

 

[CNOTES]

Lynx-Stars Preview


Because of their cushion in the Western Conference and a secured playoff spot, the Minnesota Lynx know they have a little time to work out the kinks from back-to-back losses.


The Lynx, however, likely can't withstand a prolonged skid and will try to keep their current streak brief by sweeping the season series against the San Antonio Stars on Friday night.


Minnesota (18-8) has a 2 1/2-game lead over Phoenix in the West after getting swept in a home-and-home series with Washington. The Lynx took just their third loss in 13 home games with a 79-61 defeat Wednesday.


"This is a process. We're on a journey right now. We have not yet peaked," coach Cheryl Reeve said. "We're going to continue to work really, really hard to make sure that we're able to get to that spot where we're a great basketball team."


Reeve's team is facing a three-game road stretch that includes a matchup with Phoenix on Sunday and finishes against East-leading New York next Friday.


First, the Lynx will take on a San Antonio team that's dropped seven of eight and is currently on the outside of the West playoff picture. The Stars (7-19) shot just 27.0 percent in their third consecutive defeat - a 73-45 drubbing to New York on Wednesday - and matched the league's lowest scoring output, Seattle's 68-45 loss at Tulsa on June 9.


San Antonio, which played without guard Danielle Robinson (ankle), also dropped to 1 1/2 games behind Los Angeles for the West's final playoff spot and into a tie for last with Seattle.


"We move on. We have two more games this week, so we can't really think about it too much," said forward Kayla McBride, the only San Antonio player in double figures on Wednesday with 11 points. "You have nights like this when you play in the best league in the world. You're going to have nights where the best teams are going to be at their best when you might not be."


The Stars were more competitive in an 83-76 loss to Minnesota on Aug. 11 and led by 11 at halftime before allowing the Lynx to outscore them 30-13 in the third quarter. Maya Moore registered 32 points and nine rebounds in her team's 13th win in the last 14 matchups, including last year's playoffs.


Minnesota outscored the Stars by a combined 32 points in the first two meetings this season and won 74-59 in its first visit to San Antonio this year June 19.