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[CNOTES]

Preview: Angels (55-46) at Dodgers (57-45)
Game: 1
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: July 31, 2015 10:10 PM EDT

A day after the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their pitching staff, Clayton Kershaw appears ready to continue his recent dominance.


Riding the majors' longest active scoreless streak, the left-hander opens the Freeway Series on Friday night against the struggling Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium.


Though Kershaw (8-6, 2.51 ERA) saw his bid for a perfect game end in the seventh inning last Thursday against the New York Mets, he hasn't allowed a run in 29 innings after tossing a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts during that 3-0 win.


"That's what aces do. When he's like that, they've got no chance," teammate Jimmy Rollins told MLB's official website.


Kershaw last yielded a run in the fourth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Mets on July 3. In three starts since, he's recorded two complete games and struck out 38 without a walk over 26 innings to become the first pitcher in history with three straight scoreless starts that included no walks and at least 10 strikeouts.


Kershaw, 3-1 with an 0.97 ERA in his last five home starts, had this start pushed back from Wednesday due to hip soreness.


"He was still a little tender," manager Don Mattingly said. "So with the off day (Thursday), we didn't think there was any reason to push it."


Kershaw, 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in three home starts against the Angels (55-46), tries to help the Dodgers to a fourth consecutive victory in the series. With Zack Greinke scheduled to pitch Saturday, it's possible Sunday's start could go to Mat Latos, who was acquired along with Alex Wood, relievers Jim Johnson, Luis Avilan, outfielder Michael Morse, injured veteran Bronson Arroyo and infield prospect Jose Peraza as part of a three-team, 13-player trade with Miami and Atlanta. Morse, however, also was designated for assignment.


The Dodgers (57-45) gave up touted infielder prospect Hector Olivera, reliever Paco Rodriguez and a minor leaguer.


'To sit here having addressed the biggest areas of need for us in terms of rotation and bullpen, while adding future pieces and preserving the top guys in our farm system, that's a really good outcome,' team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said.


The Angels acquired veteran outfielders Shane Victorino, David DeJesus and David Murphy this week but that trio is 2 for 15 with its new club. Losers in six of seven, the Angels were limited to eight runs while being swept in a three-game set at Houston, which leads them by two in the AL West.


"We need to regroup and start to build momentum again," manager Mike Scioscia said.


Mike Trout returned after sitting two games with a sore wrist but went 0 for 3 in Thursday's 3-0 defeat. He's 2 for 3 with a walk versus Kershaw.


Albert Pujols is 10 for 22 with four doubles during the regular season and playoffs against Kershaw. He's batted .375 with four homers and nine RBIs in his last 12 at Dodger Stadium.


All-Star Hector Santiago (7-4, 2.43) is 3-0 with a 1.70 ERA in his last six starts but allowed four runs, five hits and three walks over five innings of a 7-6 loss to Texas on Saturday.


The left-hander gave up four runs over 5 1-3 innings while not factoring in the decision of a 5-4 loss last season in his only start against the Dodgers.


Howie Kendrick, who batted .292 with 501 RBIs while playing his first nine seasons with the Angels before being dealt to the Dodgers in December, takes a .323 home batting average into his first meeting against his former team.


SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Angels at Dodgers
Fri, Jul 31 - 10:10PM EDT


GAME 2
Angels at Dodgers
Sat, Aug 1 - 4:05PM EDT


GAME 3
Angels at Dodgers
Sun, Aug 2 - 4:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Friday, July 31

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
July 31, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 14.113
Philadelphia
(Buchanan) 15.587
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.796
NY Mets
(Harvey) 13.296
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+105); Over

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 16.622
Cincinnati
(Lorenzen) 13.464
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-130); Under

San Diego @ Miami

Game 907-908
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 13.447
Miami
(Phelps) 14.886
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-120); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hammel) 16.448
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 11.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 4 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-105); Over

Colorado @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
July 31, 2015 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Kendrick) 15.941
St. Louis
(Wacha) 14.873
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-225
7
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+190); Over

Detroit @ Baltimore

Game 913-914
July 31, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Farmer) 12.624
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-170); Under

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 915-916
July 31, 2015 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Cueto) 16.919
Toronto
(Hutchison) 15.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 917-918
July 31, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 11.759
Boston
(Rodriguez) 18.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 7
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-120); Over

NY Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

Game 919-920
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 15.217
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 16.753
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-110); Over

Seattle @ Minnesota

Game 921-922
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Walker) 17.418
Minnesota
(Milone) 13.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 4
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-105); Under

Cleveland @ Oakland

Game 923-924
July 31, 2015 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 15.712
Oakland
(Graveman) 16.866
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
N/A

San Francisco @ Texas

Game 925-926
July 31, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgarner) 13.548
Texas
(Martinez) 16.078
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+155); Under

Arizona @ Houston

Game 927-928
July 31, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 16.493
Houston
(Feldman) 15.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+125); Under

LA Angels @ LA Dodgers

Game 929-930
July 31, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 14.748
LA Dodgers
(Kershaw) 16.466
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-215
6
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-215); Over

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, July 31

National League
Braves @ Phillies
Perez is making first start since June 26 (foot); he is 2-0, 3.24 in his last three starts- three of his last four stayed under. .

Buchanan is 1-0, 3.18 in two starts since coming back from AAA; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts.

Braves won four of last six series games; over is 1-3 in last four. Braves lost seven of last eight games overalll (under 7-1). Phillies won ten of their last 12 games- four of their last six stayed under.

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 4-0, 2.03 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven.

Harvey is 2-2, 4.15 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Washington won four of last five games with the Mets; over is 2-0-1 in last three. Nationals are 3-2 in last five games; three of last four stayed under the total. Mets are 3-5 in last eight games; over is 4-2 in their last six.

Pirates @ Reds
Locke is 0-2, 5.71 in his last three starts; four of his last five went under.

Lorenzen is 0-3, 8.83 in his last five starts; five of his last seven went under.

Pittsburgh lost eight of last ten games with Cincinnati; last five series games went over total. Pirates won five of last seven games (over 6-1). Reds won last three games, allowing five runs (under 3-1 in last four).

Padres @ Marlins
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.25 in his last two starts; his last eight stayed under.

Phelps is 0-3, 3.06 in his last three starts; his last four stayed under. Marlins scored two runs in his last three starts.

San Diego won six of last seven games with Miami; last four series tilts went under the total. Padres won five of last six games; five of their last seven went under total. Marlins lost five of last six games (under 8-2 in last ten).

Rockies @ Cardinals
Kendrick is 0-2, 5.00 in his last three road starts; three of his last four starts overall stayed under.

Wacha is 1-1, 6.88 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Colorado lost six of last eight games with St Louis; three of last five stayed under total. Rockies are 3-5 in last nine games; four of their last five went over total. Cardinals lost three of last five games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine.

Cubs @ Brewers
Hammel is 0-3, 6.10 in his last five starts; his last three went over.

Jungmann is 3-1, 1.50 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Cubs lost four of last six games with Milwaukee; under is 6-2-1 in last nine in series. Chicago lost four of last seven games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Brewers lost seven of last nine games; under is 5-0-2 in last seven.

American League
Tigers @ Orioles
Farmer is making first start since June 24; he is 0-2, 10.45 in his two starts (over 2-0).
Chen is 1-2, 3.37 in his last four starts; under is 9-0-1 in his last ten.
Detroit lost 11 of its last 17 games; five of its last eight games stayed under total. Tigers lost five of last seven games with Baltimore; over is 6-2 last eight series games. Orioles won five of last six; under is 4-2-1 in last seven.

Rays @ Red Sox
Ramirez is 2-1, 3.00 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under.

Rodriguez is 2-1, 1.96 in his last three home starts; six of his last eight starts overall went over.

Red Sox lost 11 of last 14 games overall-- over is 9-3 in their last 12. Boston is 3-5 in last eight games with Tampa Bay- six of last seven series games stayed under total. Rays are 4-6 in last 10 games; under is 3-1-2 in their last six.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Cueto is making first start for Royals; he was 3-1, 2.12 in his last five starts for Cincinnati; four of his last six starts stayed under.

Hutchison is 1-1, 8.69 in his last four starts (over 3-1)..

Royals won eight of last 13 games overall (under 7-2-1 last ten); KC is 2-4 in its last six games with Toronto (under 3-1-1 in last five). Blue Jays are 6-4 in last ten games; four of their last six games went over.

Bronx @ White Sox
Eovaldi is 5-0, 2.83 in his last seven starts; four of his last six went under.

Rodon is 0-2, 11.00 in his last two home starts.

Bronx won ten of last 14 games (six of last eight went over); they won eight of last ten games with Chicago. White Sox won seven of last eight games; five of their last six games went over.

Mariners @ Twins
Walker is 0-1, 9.28 in his last four starts (over 4-0).

Milone is 0-1, 11.42 in his last two starts; over is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Seattle lost six of last seven games with Minnesota; five of last eight in series stayed under total. Mariners lost last four games, allowing 29 runs; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven. Twins lost four of last five games,, allowing 38 runs; their last six games all went over the total.

Indians @ A's
Salazar is 1-2, 2.53 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

Graveman is 0-3, 10.22 in his last three starts (under 3-1 in last four).

Indians lost six of last eight games but won last two; seven of their last 11 games went over. Tribe lost five of last seven games with Oakland; five of last seven in series went over total. Oakland lost six of last seven games (four of last five stayed under).

Interleague
Giants @ Rangers
Bumgarner is 3-0, 2.04 in his last three starts (under 5-3 in last eight).

Martinez is 0-4, 8.78 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over.

Giants are 7-3 in last ten games with Texas (under 8-2); SF won seven of its last eight games (under 4-0-1 in last five). Rangers won six of last nine games; four of their last six went over the total.

Diamondbacks @ Astros
de la Rosa is 2-0, 0.60 in his last two starts (under is 5-3 in last eight).

Feldman is 1-1, 2.79 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight.

Arizona lost three of last four games with Houston (under 3-1); D'backs won last five games, allowing nine runs- over is 2-0-1 in last three. Astros traded for Gomez yesterday, just swept AL West rival Angels- they've won eight of last ten games, with four of last six staying under.

Angels @ Dodgers
Santiago is 3-0, 1.95 in his last six starts; his last four starts went over.

Kershaw is 3-0, 0.00 in his last three starts (26 IP); his last six stayed under.

Angels lost last three games with the Dodgers; six of last seven games went under total. Halos lost six of last seven games- four of their last five stayed under total. Dodgers lost three of their last four games; they've acquired a bunch of new players the last few days.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Atl-Phil-- Perez 5-3; Buchanan 1-6
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 12-6; Harvey 11-8
Pitt-Cin-- Locke 10-9; Lorenzen 6-8
SD-Mia-- Kennedy 8-10; Phelps 5-11
Chi-Mil-- Hammel 8-11; Jungmann 6-3
Col-StL-- Kendrick 6-14; Wacha 14-5

KC-Tor-- Cueto 11-8 (with Cin); Hutchison 13-7
Det-Balt-- Farmer 0-2; Chen 11-8
TB-Bos-- Ramirez 11-4; Rodriguez 7-4
NY-Chi-- Eovaldi 13-7; Rodon 8-5
Sea-Minn-- Walker 11-9; Milone 7-6
Clev-A's-- Salazar 11-7; Graveman 8-8

SF-Tex-- Bumgarner 12-8; Martinez 9-9
Az-Hst-- de la Rosa 11-9; Feldman 5-7
LA-LA-- Santiago 11-8; Kershaw 11-9

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Atl-Phil-- Perez 3-8; Buchanan 2-7
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 2-18; Harvey 6-19
Pitt-Cin-- Locke 4-19; Lorenzen 7-14 (7 of last 8)
SD-Mia-- Kennedy 6-18; Phelps 6-16
Chi-Mil-- Hammel 7-19; Jungmann 1-9
Col-StL-- Kendrick 10-20; Wacha 4-19

KC-Tor-- Cueto 5-19; Hutchison 8-20
Det-Balt-- Farmer 1-2; Chen 5-19
TB-Bos-- Ramirez 3-15; Rodriguez 1-11
NY-Chi-- Eovaldi 7-20; Rodon 4-13
Sea-Minn-- Walker 5-20; Milone 2-13
Clev-A's-- Salazar 6-18; Graveman 5-16

SF-Tex-- Bumgarner 4-20; Martinez 5-18
Az-Hst-- de la Rosa 5-20; Feldman 5-12
LA-LA-- Santiago 5-19; Kershaw 4-20

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Friday, July 31

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Trend Report
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7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. BALTIMORE
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home

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

8:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. TEXAS
San Francisco is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Texas is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Francisco

8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
NY Yankees are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games
Chi White Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs

8:15 PM
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

9:35 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

10:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Friday, July 31



Hutchinson a different pitcher in Toronto


Drew Hutchinson may have the most obtuse home/road splits in the MLB this season, but lucky for Blue Jays bettors the pitcher will be at the Rogers Centre Friday.


On the home mound, Hutch is 7-1 with a 2.21 ERA in nine starts. The Jays have reveled in this and have gone 7-2 during Hutchinson's home starts.


When away from the '6ix,' Hutchinson has a 9.00 ERA in 11 starts with the Jays going 6-5.


The Blue Jays are currently +109 when they host the Royals Friday.




Jungmann strong at home, Brewers not supplying runs


Taylor Jungmann may only has a few starts in Milwaukee under his belt this season, but the pitcher has shown to like it there. Jungmann has posted a 1.59 ERA and has not allowed a home run in three starts at Miller Park.


Despite those strong starts, the Brewers are just 1-2 in the games Jungmann starts at home. In those two losses the Brew Crew amassed five hits and no runs.


Milwaukee is currently -106 when they host the Cubs Friday.




Harvey to face Nationals for fourth time this season


Matt Harvey will be very familiar with his opponents Friday as the New York Mets will meet the Washington Nationals for the fourth time this season with the rightie on the mound.


Harvey is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA with Nats batters hitting just .197 this season. However, Harvey is coming off his worst start against the team this season as he gave up four runs to the Nationals in his second-to-last start.


The Mets are currently -125 when they host the Nationals Friday




Reds send struggling Lorenzen to the mound


Michael Lorenzen will attempt to end July on a high note as the rookie pitcher has struggled so far this month. Lorenzen is 0-3 with a 8.83 ERA in his four starts during the month of July.


Not surprisingly, the Cincinnati Reds have found themselves coming out on the losing ends of those contests as they have gone 1-3 in those games.


The Reds are currently +111 when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday.




Cueto set to face Jays in Royals debut


TORONTO -- Johnny Cueto, the pitcher who could put the Kansas City Royals over the top in their quest for a World Series championship, will make his debut for his new team Friday.


The right-hander, who was obtained from the Cincinnati Reds for three pitching prospects Sunday, will start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.


He was 7-6 with a 2.62 ERA with the Reds this season.


Cueto gives the Royals, who lost the 2014 World Series in seven games to the San Francisco Giants, the ace they needed after losing right-hander James Shields as a free agent in the offseason.




Over continues to cash when the Red Sox play


The Boston Red Sox have now hit the over in five consecutive games. Those five games have seen the Sox average 6.6 runs per game while allowing 6.2 runs.


Boston has been nearly split for total bettors this season, with the team carrying a 50-49-4 over/under mark this season to date.


Currently 8.5 is the total when the Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays Friday.




Braves' non-existent offense has the under cashing


The Atlanta Braves offense is no good, but bettors have been able to use that inability to swing a bat with the team going under in seven of their past eight contests.


During those eight games the Braves have scored a combined 11 runs and have been shutout (2) more times than they've won (1).


The Braves will be back in Citizen Bank Park Friday to face the Phillies.

 

[CNOTES]

Pro Baseball Trend Report


ATLANTA (46 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (39 - 64) - 7:05 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. DAVID BUCHANAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 (+0.6 Units) against ATLANTA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
DAVID BUCHANAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BUCHANAN is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)


WASHINGTON (54 - 46) at NY METS (52 - 50) - 7:10 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 151-221 (-51.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
NY METS are 131-133 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 35-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 35-18 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
GONZALEZ is 119-82 (+32.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 118-78 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 317-326 (-82.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
NY METS are 28-40 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 (+1.3 Units) against NY METS this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)
GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 9-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 10-5 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.1 units)
MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.34 and a WHIP of 0.936.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)


PITTSBURGH (59 - 42) at CINCINNATI (46 - 54) - 7:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-25 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 37-25 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 244-188 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 242-187 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 104-74 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 49-33 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 81-49 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 368-390 (-93.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 6-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-2 (+8.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.3 Units)
JEFF LOCKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
LOCKE is 2-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)
MICHAEL LORENZEN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LORENZEN is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)


SAN DIEGO (49 - 53) at MIAMI (42 - 60) - 7:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 18-38 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 3-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 42-60 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 42-57 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-47 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 21-38 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHELPS is 5-15 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. MIAMI since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.3 units)
DAVID PHELPS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)


CHICAGO CUBS (54 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 59) - 8:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1441-1600 (-282.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-12 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1384-1513 (-257.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1057-1192 (-219.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 79-115 (-34.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 706-708 (-164.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAMMEL is 3-11 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 14-26 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMMEL is 5-18 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 36-25 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-59 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-30 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 44-59 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-50 (-18.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-19 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-3 (+2.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAMMEL is 6-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)
TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.


COLORADO (43 - 57) at ST LOUIS (65 - 37) - 8:15 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 109-153 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-51 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-90 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-51 (-24.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in July games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 109-153 (-38.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-40 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 28-68 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-59 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-43 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-21 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road 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 65-37 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 38-15 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 61-29 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-37 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-26 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-24 (+23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KENDRICK is 83-66 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)
KYLE KENDRICK vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KENDRICK is 6-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 7-3 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.9 units)
MICHAEL WACHA vs. COLORADO since 1997
WACHA is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.940.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


DETROIT (50 - 52) at BALTIMORE (51 - 50) - 7:05 PM
BUCK FARMER (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 67-68 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 151-120 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 84-53 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 54-33 (+15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 133-106 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 112-90 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-53 (+15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 71-45 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-12 (+14.7 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.
CHEN is 38-18 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 29-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 43-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 30-35 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-2 (-0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
BUCK FARMER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
WEI-YIN CHEN vs. DETROIT since 1997
CHEN is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)


KANSAS CITY (61 - 40) at TORONTO (52 - 51) - 7:05 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-17 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-40 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-22 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-17 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-28 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-23 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-14 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 76-59 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-41 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CUETO is 17-7 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 26-42 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-29 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JOHNNY CUETO vs. TORONTO since 1997
CUETO is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
DREW HUTCHISON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUTCHISON is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.57 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)


TAMPA BAY (51 - 52) at BOSTON (45 - 58) - 7:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (L) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 128-137 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-32 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 579-662 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
RAMIREZ is 11-4 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 45-58 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-30 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 12-30 (-22.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-27 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 31-36 (-15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-30 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-27 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 38-52 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 30-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 32-45 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 47-55 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-4 (+0.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)
ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.94 and a WHIP of 1.714.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.


NY YANKEES (57 - 44) at CHI WHITE SOX (49 - 51) - 8:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-9 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in July games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 83-81 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 57-44 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 52-39 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 23-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
EOVALDI is 11-3 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
CARLOS RODON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.


SEATTLE (46 - 57) at MINNESOTA (53 - 48) - 8:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 46-57 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 41-56 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 32-38 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 85-150 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
SEATTLE is 20-28 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-48 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-20 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-48 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-25 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-32 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-19 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILONE is 59-38 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 57-36 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 41-21 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 16-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 70-61 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
TAIJUAN WALKER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
TOM MILONE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MILONE is 3-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.251.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.5 units)


CLEVELAND (47 - 54) at OAKLAND (45 - 58) - 9:35 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
DANNY SALAZAR vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.692.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.764.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 45) at TEXAS (49 - 52) - 8:05 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 49-52 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TEXAS is 46-48 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 38-35 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 28-18 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-45 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-24 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-63 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-45 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1056-885 (+117.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 110-86 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-21 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BUMGARNER is 22-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 22-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 38-23 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 27-8 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 51-76 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-34 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
NICK MARTINEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.


ARIZONA (49 - 51) at HOUSTON (58 - 45) - 8:10 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. SCOTT FELDMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 113-149 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 113-149 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 45-66 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 42-80 (-32.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-35 (-23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-45 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
HOUSTON is 36-17 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 58-39 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 40-28 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-24 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 34-23 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 16-7 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 24-11 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FELDMAN is 38-50 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 38-50 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 24-42 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 20-32 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 11.42 and a WHIP of 2.537.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
SCOTT FELDMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FELDMAN is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.015.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.2 units)


LA ANGELS (55 - 46) at LA DODGERS (57 - 45) - 10:10 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 153-113 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 773-753 (+68.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 284-206 (+55.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 97-75 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 144-108 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 57-45 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 27-26 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 57-45 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-34 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Dunkel


Week 6




Saskatchewan@Edmonton


Game 323-324
July 31, 2015 @ 9:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
114.778
Edmonton
113.427


Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Saskatchewan
by 1 1/2
46


Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
by 10
49 1/2


Dunkel Pick:
Saskatchewan
(+10);
Under

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Long Sheet


Friday, July 31


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SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 5) at EDMONTON (3 - 1) - 7/31/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 115-81 ATS (+25.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in July games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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Trend Report
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Friday, July 31


9:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. EDMONTON
Saskatchewan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 gamesSaskatchewan is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Armadillo's Write-Up


Week 6


Saskatchewan (0-5) @ Edmonton (3-1)-- Eskimos won four of last five series games, beating Roughriders 18-10 in LY's playoffs; Riders lost last two visits here by 24-8 points-- last four series games stayed under total. Saskatchewan is 0-5 despite being favored in four of five games- they allowed 27+ points in all five games, but trailed by more than a point at halftime only once. Edmonton won last three games by 29-11-29 points.

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Friday, July 31

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Game of the day: Roughriders at Eskimos
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Saskatchewan Roughriders at Edmonton Eskimos (-10, 48.5)


The Edmonton Eskimos look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. The Eskimos scored 28 points in the second half en route to a 32-3 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Saturday to take sole possession of first place in the West Division.


Backup quarterback James Franklin replaced the ineffective Matt Nichols in the third quarter and led the team on three touchdown drives, but Edmonton coach Chris Jones was quick to dispel any notion of a quarterback controversy by naming Nichols the starter against the Roughriders. Saskatchewan remains the only winless team in the CFL following a 31-21 setback to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday. The Roughriders let another fourth-quarter lead slip away as the defence continues to self destruct down the stretch, and has given up at least 30 points in four of their five losses this season. Saskatchewan has dropped four of its last five meetings with Edmonton, including an 18-10 loss in the West semifinals last year, and hopes to turn its fortunes around quickly in order to avoid its first 0-6 start since 1978.


TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN2


LINE HISTORY: The Eskimos opened as 11.5-point favorites before being bet down to -10. The total has dropped from 49 to 48.5.


INJURY REPORT: Roughriders - LB Shea Emry (Ques-Neck) Eskimos - DT Gregory Alexandre (Ques-Undisclosed), DE Elie Ngoyi (Ques-Undisclosed)


ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (0-5 SU, 0-3-1 ATS, 3-1 O/U): Kevin Glenn went 22-of-33 for 255 yards and one touchdown before sitting out the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury and his status for Friday's game is unknown. Brett Smith ran for a touchdown in relief of Glenn and Weston Dressler led all wide receivers with six catches for 74 yards. "Everyone is in this thing together and we truly believe in ourselves," Dressler told reporters. We just have to keep finding ways to get better and improving and finish these games."


ABOUT THE ESKIMOS (3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS, 1-3 O/U): Nichols was 17-of-25 for 196 yards before being pulled in favour of Franklin, who finished with three touchdown passes. "Matt Nichols has been the guy that has taken us the last three games and he's going to be our starting quarterback," Jones told reporters. "We're not going to change a lot when we're winning football games." Shakir Bell continues to make the most of his opportunity in Edmonton as the rookie running back gained 95 yards on 12 carries after rushing for 144 yards the previous week.


TRENDS:


*Roughriders are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
*Eskimos are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games.
*Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
*Under is 14-2 in Eskimos last 16 games following a ATS win.


CONSENSUS: 51 percent of users are backing the Eskimos with the total split 50/50.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Long Sheet


Friday, July 31

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SEATTLE (5 - 14) at CONNECTICUT (8 - 8) - 7/31/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.


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


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WASHINGTON (10 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (6 - 12) - 7/31/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 267-325 ATS (-90.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 36-59 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.


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


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ATLANTA (7 - 11) at MINNESOTA (13 - 4) - 7/31/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 56-40 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
ATLANTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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LOS ANGELES (3 - 14) at CHICAGO (11 - 7) - 7/31/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-2 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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WNBA


Friday, July 31


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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. CONNECTICUT
Seattle is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
Connecticut is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN ANTONIO
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Washington is 7-13-2 ATS in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games at home
San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. MINNESOTA
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Atlanta is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Minnesota is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta


8:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Los Angeles is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago's last 12 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Friday, July 31




Sparks easily going under totals recently


The Los Angeles Sparks have gone under the closing total in six of their past seven games.


The Sparks and their opponents have combined for an average 137.7 points per game during that span, while facing an average closing spread of 151.


The Sparks will visit the Chicago Sky Friday, with the total currently set at 161.




Despite losing efforts, Sun big faves against Storm


The Connecticut Sun have dropped seven of their past eight contests straight-up (3-5 ATS), but are still currently -7 home faves Friday.


The Sun who have an average scoring margin of -6.5 during that span were dogs in all but two of their past eight.


Connecticut hosts the lowly Seattle Storm (5-14 SU, 10-9 ATS) Friday.

 

[CNOTES]

WNBA


Dunkel


Friday, July 31




Seattle @ Connecticut


Game 601-602
July 31, 2015 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
106.697
Connecticut
111.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 4 1/2
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 7
146
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+7); Over


Washington @ San Antonio


Game 603-604
July 31, 2015 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Washington
112.209
San Antonio
114.848
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 2 1/2
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+1 1/2); Over


Atlanta @ Minnesota


Game 605-606
July 31, 2015 @ 8:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
104.669
Minnesota
119.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 15
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 12 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-12 1/2); Under


Los Angeles @ Chicago


Game 607-608
July 31, 2015 @ 8:30 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
106.323
Chicago
117.214
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 11
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 5
161 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-5); Under

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack


Over/under win totals for NFL teams this season:


5.5-- Jaguars/Raiders/Titans-- Lowest totals in league.


11-- Packers/Seahawks-- Highest totals in league.


8.5-- Arizona, under -$120-- Need Palmer to stay healthy.


10-- Denver, over -$135-- Patched-together OL better keep #18 healthy.


8.5-- Steelers 8.5, over -$125-- Lot of changes on their defense.


9.5-- Eagles-- Lot of faith in oft-injured Sam Bradford.


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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind......


13) Giants traded for Mike Leake late Thursday night, as contenders begin to jockey for position in the pennant race. Trade deadline is 4pm today; could be quiet, could be a flurry of activity. Non-contenders are trying hard to dump salary.


12) Toronto traded for David Price; he will be a free agent this winter and isn't likely to re-sign with Toronto, so Dodgers will be in play for him this winter.


11) Milwaukee was intent on trading Carlos Gomez; he is now an Astro, after the Mets chickened out of a deal Wednesday night. Watching Brewers a lot on TV because Gomez is on my fantasy team, could tell Milwaukee wanted to find a way to keep Gerardo Parra and this trade allows that to happen.


10) Astros 3, Angels 0-- Catcher Jason Castro was 6-54 with men in scoring position this year, until his walk-off HR gave Houston a series sweep and the lead in AL West. Scott Kazmir hasn't allowed a run in his first two Houston starts.


9) Houston is 36-17 at home, 9-3 oerall since All-Star break. Now their roster is way better than it was in first half of the season.


8) Angels got the draft pick they used on Mike Trout when Mark Teixeira bolted the Halos in free agency. Sometimes it is good when players leave your team.


7) White Sox are playing better because they're hitting better early in games; they have scored 18 first-inning runs in their last six games.


6) Dodgers ate $43M in salaries in that 13-player trade, to acquire Wood/Latos to fortify their starting rotation. Dodgers have a lot of money to spend.


5) Weird stat: Ichiro Suzuki has come to plate 251 times this season but has only one double. One. He has three triples and a homer, but only one double????


4) Pro golfer Dottie Pepper posted a Sports Illustrated cover from 1968 on Twitter Thursday, with five prospects from 1968, Johnny Bench being the famous guy in the picture, but a prospect from Detroit in the picture is close to Pepper's heart-- her father Don, who was 0-3 at the plate in four games with the Tigers in 1966.


3) 13 of 14 SEC teams got at least one vote in the first USA Today top 25 football vote, Vanderbilt being the one team that did not.


2) Texas 7, Bronx 6-- Someday they're going to make a movie on Josh Hamilton's life and it is going to be a hell of a movie, both on field and off field. He won this game in ninth inning with a single and also hit a 3-run homer earlier in the game.


1) Royals are 15-3 this season in games that were tied after the 5th inning; Rangers are 8-2, and the Twins are 3-12. That says more about bullpens than anything else.


1a) I joked earlier this week about Ben Carson running for President-- I had no idea who the guy is, so I looked him up. Mr Carson is a 63-year old retired neurosurgeon who is the first surgeon to separate twins who were conjoined at the head. Smart guy.


He has written six books; they made a TV movie about him in 2009, with Cuba Gooding Jr playing Mr Carson. Very interesting guy and now I know who he is.

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Storm (5-14) at Sun (8-8)


Date: July 31, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

The Connecticut Sun's struggles at home have contributed to them fading following a surprisingly strong start without Chiney Ogwumike.


Seattle's inability to win on the road is the main reason the Storm sit near the bottom of the Western Conference.


Slumping Connecticut looks to snap a four-game home losing streak while dealing Seattle an eighth consecutive road loss Friday night.


Ogwumike was named the league's rookie of the year last season, but she had microfracture surgery on her right knee in January and was ruled out for 2015. That didn't stop the Sun from getting off to a 7-1 start behind the strong play of All-Stars Alex Bentley and Kelsey Bone.


Connecticut (8-8), though, has dropped seven of eight and at 3-5 is the only team in the East with a losing record at home. It fell 75-73 to visiting Indiana on Tuesday after Tamika Catchings scored the tiebreaking bucket with six seconds remaining.


Bone finished with 14 points while Alyssa Thomas and Camille Little added 10 apiece, but Bentley finished with a season-low three as she battled an illness.


Bentley ranks among the league's scoring leaders at 15.9 points per game for the Sun, who have trailed at the end of the first quarter in six straight.


"(Falling behind early has) been a pattern that we've had," guard Jasmine Thomas said. "We're just waiting for us to get out of it and turn it around. We just have to start more intense, especially on the defensive end.


"You can't play a whole season from behind. It takes a lot out of you."


The Storm (5-14) are plenty familiar with that trend. They fell behind by 13 after one before their rally fell short in an 81-77 loss to New York that snapped a two-game winning streak, then trailed by 20 at the start of the second in Wednesday's 87-74 loss to Washington to open a six-game road stretch.


Sue Bird and Jewell Loyd both shot 2 of 7 from the field and combined for nine points. Abby Bishop came off the bench and scored 17 for the Storm, who have dropped seven straight on the road and are 1-9 away from home.


"For us, it's just about taking one game at a time but also learning from each game," Bishop told the team's official website. "We know that playing on the road is obviously a lot tougher than playing at home. I think that's going to be the really big focus for the next game, is having a good start. That's going to be really important for us for these next five games."


The Storm started well in the first meeting with Connecticut on June 16, then fell apart. Seattle led by two after the first before the Sun outscored the Storm 24-11 in the second on their way to a 79-58 road victory.


Bentley and Little scored 12 points apiece while Bird finished 3 of 11 from the field and scored eight.



WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jun 16, 2015 Score ATS Results
CONN « 79 Cover: 23.5
SEA 58 Under: 137
Tools: Recaps


Jul 15, 2014 Score ATS Results
CONN « 86 Cover: 26.5
SEA 63 Over: 149
Tools: Recaps


May 23, 2014 Score ATS Results
SEA 59 Under: 130
CONN « 71 Cover: 9.5
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Dream (7-11) at Lynx (13-4)


Date: July 31, 2015 8:00 PM EDT

The Minnesota Lynx tried for months to acquire Sylvia Fowles in hopes of pairing her in the frontcourt with star Maya Moore before getting the help they needed when the Atlanta Dream swooped in to complete a three-team trade.


The deal should also give Reshanda Gray and Damiris Dantas larger roles with their new club, and they'll return to Minnesota and face their former team Friday night looking to help the Dream avoid a fourth straight loss.


Fowles sat out the first half of the season after demanding a trade out of Chicago and finally got her wish Monday. The Dream sent veteran Erika de Souza to the Sky and acquired Gray, Dantas and next year's first-round pick from the Lynx.


Fowles was in the starting lineup Wednesday and finished with 11 points, five rebounds and three steals to help Minnesota (13-4) improve the league's best record with an 82-76 win over Los Angeles.


"I was a little bit anxious and nervous at the same time," she said. "I think the first quarter, I got a lot of the jitters out. The second quarter, I started getting more into a groove. I'm excited to play with this group of young women and it was fun, so I really can't complain."


Moore scored 27 points, her franchise-record ninth game in a row netting at least 20 and four shy of Diana Taurasi's league record of 13 in 2006-07. Lindsay Whalen scored 24 in her return from a one-game absence due to an eye injury for the Lynx, who couldn't find much room in their deep frontcourt for Dantas or Gray.


Dantas had six points and seven rebounds after starting and playing a team-high 33 minutes Wednesday, but the Dream (7-11) fell 102-85 at San Antonio. Gray, a rookie who scored six points in 10 games for Minnesota in very limited time, came off the bench and finished 5 of 7 from the field with 13 points.


Atlanta might have been happy with the play of its new acquisitions, but not much else went its way. Coach Michael Cooper again tinkered with his lineup, with the WNBA's third-leading scorer Angel McCoughtry coming off the bench for 14 points in 20 minutes.


Matee Ajavon had 13 points and Shoni Schimmel 12, both in reserve roles.


The main issues, though, were on the defensive end. The Dream allowed San Antonio to shoot 53.8 percent and gave up their highest point total since losing 112-108 to the Lynx in double-overtime on July 22 of last year.


The Dream, who sit in last place and are the only Eastern Conference team with double-digit losses, are 1-4 entering the finale of a six-game road stretch.


"We can't have a game like this. It's unacceptable," McCoughtry said. "We have to come with more energy and focus. We have more games, so we're going to bounce back."


McCoughtry scored 21 points in that thrilling loss to Minnesota in the last meeting, but it wasn't nearly enough to help overcome Moore's career-high 48, which stand as the second-most in league history behind Riquna Williams' 51 in 2013.




WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jul 22, 2014 Score ATS Results
ATL 108 Cover: 1
MIN « 112 Over: 220
Tools: Recaps


Jun 13, 2014 Score ATS Results
MIN 82 Over: 167
ATL « 85 Cover: 1.5
Tools: Recaps


Oct 10, 2013 Score ATS Results
MIN « 87 Cover: 3.5
ATL 77 Over: 164
Tools: Recaps


Oct 8, 2013 Score ATS Results
ATL 63 Under: 151
MIN « 88 Cover: 14
Tools: Recaps


Oct 6, 2013 Score ATS Results
ATL 59 Under: 143
MIN « 84 Cover: 15.5
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Sparks (3-14) at Sky (11-7)


Date: July 31, 2015 8:30 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Sparks didn't turn their season around with the return of Candace Parker, but the two-time MVP showed how many fronts she could contribute on against the top team in the league.


It could take more offense from her to help get the Sparks back on track Friday night in Chicago against the high-scoring Sky.


Parker made her 2015 debut in Wednesday's 82-76 loss in Minnesota and wasn't far off a triple-double with 12 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. The 2008 and '13 MVP missed the start of the season while resting after leading the Sparks (3-14) in scoring (19.4) and assists (4.3) in 2014.


"I just treated it like I treated any other game," Parker said. "Obviously a little bit more excited, it was a little bit tougher to take a pregame nap, but I'm excited to be back. It wasn't the outcome we expected, but we can build off this."


The return might have overshadowed Jantel Lavender's 15-point, 10-rebound effort. The Los Angeles center has three double-doubles in four games while averaging 16.5 points and 9.7 rebounds. That boosts her season averages to 14.9 and 9.1 after topping out in the first four years of her career at 11.9 and 6.3 last season.


Nevertheless, it was their second straight loss and seventh in eight games, and offense has been the problem in the last seven with the Sparks never topping the 76-point output they achieved with Parker.


That could be particularly problematic against the Sky (11-7), who average a league-high 85.8 points, which wasn't enough in Tuesday's 89-87 overtime loss in Phoenix.


Elena Delle Donne had 32 points and is averaging 29.3 in her last three games. Cappie Pondexter added 13, but the guard is shooting 31.1 percent in her last four. Reserve guard Allie Quigley has helped balance that by averaging 16.0 points in her last five contests.


"I'm really happy with our offense. I feel like any given night somebody can step up and go off," Delle Donne told the team's official website.


Erika de Souza's been added to that list and will make her home debut. The center was limited to four points on 2-of-8 shooting in 14 minutes off the bench after being acquired in a three-team deal with Atlanta and Minnesota on Monday.


The Sky return home to a five-game winning streak, which is their top run since opening the 2013 season 5-0 in Rosemont.


The teams have split six games over the past three seasons, and the Sky managed a 90-83 win in Los Angeles in the last meeting July 1, 2014, despite being without Delle Donne.


In the previous clash - a 102-88 win for the Sparks on June 6, 2014 - Delle Donne scored a then-career high 33. Parker is averaging 20.0 points in the last four meetings.



WNBA HEAD TO HEAD


Jul 1, 2014 Score ATS Results
CHI « 90 Cover: 13.5
LOS 83 Over: 173
Tools: Recaps


Jun 6, 2014 Score ATS Results
LOS « 102 Cover: 17.5
CHI 88 Over: 190
Tools: Recaps

 

[CNOTES]

Mystics-Stars Preview



The Washington Mystics are the hottest team in the WNBA, and their winning streak could last through the first week of August if they're able to overcome the San Antonio Stars' home success.


The teams conclude July on Friday night in San Antonio, where the Mystics have earned victories the last two seasons and will try for their longest win streak in five years.


Washington (10-6) extended its run to four with Wednesday's 87-74 win behind 20 points from Ivory Latta, who shot 7 of 9. The guard has averaged 14.7 points while reaching double figures in three straight games, going 9 of 17 from 3-point range. She came off the bench for the fourth straight game after starting the previous 12.


"I'm out here to do my job. If they need me to bring energy off the bench then that's what I'm going to do," Latta told the team's official website. "That's my job so that's what I'm going to do."


Kia Vaughn returned from a concussion and had eight points in 15 minutes with a game-high plus-23 rating.


"I thought (Kia) was great for her first game," said coach Mike Thibault, who wasn't around when the franchise last won five straight as part of a six-game run to conclude the 2010 regular season. "I mean she obviously takes up size in the lane, I think she bothered people, physical on the boards. ... The hardest part now is figuring out minutes for everybody."


The scoring performances complement impressive recent defensive efforts as Washington has allowed 68.5 points per game during the win streak. The Stars, though, could challenge that.


The Mystics have won three of four in the series over the last two seasons. The teams meet twice in the next six days with each club sandwiching in another contest.


San Antonio (6-12) also came out of the All-Star break in impressive fashion, defeating Atlanta 102-85 at home Wednesday to give it a scoring average of 88.0 over the last three games. The Stars, 0-9 on the road, have won six straight at home and have two games remaining on a four-game homestand. They last took seven straight in San Antonio in a nine-game run June 1-Aug. 25, 2012.


The most recent win came without Danielle Adams, who was handed a three-game suspension without pay for an unspecified violation of the league's anti-drug program.


Kayla McBride again stepped up and scored 25 points, while fellow All-Star Danielle Robinson had 12 assists. McBride has averaged 20.7 points in her last three home games, though Robinson scored only 10 after averaging 16.3 in her previous four.


"I think we're just starting to work with each other more," McBride said. "... We've been through a lot with injuries and things like, so yeah, it's good to see us come together now."

 

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Wnba Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


New York Liberty 12 6 0.667 0 6-2 6-4 6-5 8-2 L-1


Washington Mystics 10 6 0.625 1 6-3 4-3 7-5 6-4 W-4


Chicago Sky 11 7 0.611 1 7-1 4-6 8-4 6-4 L-1


Indiana Fever 10 8 0.556 2 6-4 4-4 6-6 7-3 W-2


Connecticut Sun 8 8 0.500 3 3-5 5-3 3-7 3-7 L-1


Atlanta Dream 7 11 0.389 5 5-4 2-7 4-7 4-6 L-3

WESTERN CONFERENCE


Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Conf. Last 10 Streak


Minnesota Lynx 13 4 0.765 0 7-2 6-2 10-2 8-2 W-1


Phoenix Mercury 11 7 0.611 2 7-2 4-5 9-3 8-2 W-2


Tulsa Shock 10 9 0.526 4 6-3 4-6 6-7 2-8 L-5


San Antonio Stars 6 12 0.333 7 6-3 0-9 4-7 4-6 W-2


Seattle Storm 5 14 0.263 9 4-5 1-9 4-9 3-7 L-2


Los Angeles Sparks 3 14 0.176 10 3-6 0-8 3-8 3-7 L-2

Updated Fri Jul 31 10:37 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


2015 Regular Season Standings




West Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK


Edmonton 4 3 1 0 6 112 58 2 - 0 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 W3

Calgary 5 3 2 0 6 112 126 3 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 L1


Winnipeg 6 3 3 0 6 132 172 2 - 1 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 W1


BC 5 2 3 0 4 118 136 1 - 1 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 L2


Saskatchewan 5 0 5 0 0 143 165 0 - 4 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 L5

East Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK


Toronto 4 3 1 0 6 118 103 1 - 0 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 W1


Ottawa 5 3 2 0 6 105 127 2 - 1 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 W1


Montreal 4 2 2 0 4 85 69 2 - 1 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 W1


Hamilton 4 2 2 0 4 119 88 0 - 0 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 W1