Carolina Sports
Jun 16 '17, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Nationals vs Mets
Play on: Nationals -140 at GTBets
Free Pick
Washington -140
Nationals are 8-1 in Scherzers last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Mets are 1-4 in Matzs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Jun 16 '17, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Nationals vs Mets
Play on: Nationals -140 at GTBets
Free Pick
Washington -140
Nationals are 8-1 in Scherzers last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Mets are 1-4 in Matzs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Wesley Scott
Jun 16 '17, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Rays vs Tigers
Play on: Tigers -129 at betonline
The Tampa Bay Rays (35-34 Overall, 14-19 Away) look for a win tonight against the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit won last night's game on a two run walk off home run to Miguel Cabrera. The game was tied at 3-3 before the homer.
The inning before, Detroit's Francisco Rodriguez gave up a game tying home run to Steven Souza Jr. to make things interesting.
Tonight, Detroit will send Daniel Norris (3-4, 4.41 ERA) to the mound against the Rays. Norris has fared well against the Rays. He is 0-1 with a 3.78 ERA against them in three starts.
If Tampa Bay wants a win tonight, they will have to hit better against left handed pitching. The Rays are 8-15 against left hand pitchers this season.
Erasom Ramirez (3-1, 4.20 ERA) gets a start tonight against the Tigers. For his career he has struggled against the Rays. He is 1-1 with a 6.59 ERA in six appearances against them.
Take the Tigers at home for W.Scott's Friday Bonus Play.
Jun 16 '17, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Rays vs Tigers
Play on: Tigers -129 at betonline
The Tampa Bay Rays (35-34 Overall, 14-19 Away) look for a win tonight against the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit won last night's game on a two run walk off home run to Miguel Cabrera. The game was tied at 3-3 before the homer.
The inning before, Detroit's Francisco Rodriguez gave up a game tying home run to Steven Souza Jr. to make things interesting.
Tonight, Detroit will send Daniel Norris (3-4, 4.41 ERA) to the mound against the Rays. Norris has fared well against the Rays. He is 0-1 with a 3.78 ERA against them in three starts.
If Tampa Bay wants a win tonight, they will have to hit better against left handed pitching. The Rays are 8-15 against left hand pitchers this season.
Erasom Ramirez (3-1, 4.20 ERA) gets a start tonight against the Tigers. For his career he has struggled against the Rays. He is 1-1 with a 6.59 ERA in six appearances against them.
Take the Tigers at home for W.Scott's Friday Bonus Play.
John Martin
Jun 16 '17, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Reds
Play on: Reds +159 at betonline
1 Unit Bonus Play on Cincinnati Reds +159
The price on the Cincinnati Reds today at home is too good to pass up. The Reds have gone a solid 19-15 at home this year, and the Dodgers are just a mediocre 16-16 on the road. The Reds had yesterday off to recover and try and bounce back from their current six-game losing streak, while the Dodgers played yesterday in Cleveland. Tim Adleman has pitched great for the Reds of late, going 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last four starts while allowing just 6 runs in 26 innings. One of those starts was against the Dodgers as the Reds blew a 7-3 lead in that game on June 11th. Adleman is now 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers. The Dodgers are 1-6 in Wood's last seven road starts, and 0-6 in his last six road starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Reds are 4-0 in Adleman's last four home starts.
Jun 16 '17, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Reds
Play on: Reds +159 at betonline
1 Unit Bonus Play on Cincinnati Reds +159
The price on the Cincinnati Reds today at home is too good to pass up. The Reds have gone a solid 19-15 at home this year, and the Dodgers are just a mediocre 16-16 on the road. The Reds had yesterday off to recover and try and bounce back from their current six-game losing streak, while the Dodgers played yesterday in Cleveland. Tim Adleman has pitched great for the Reds of late, going 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last four starts while allowing just 6 runs in 26 innings. One of those starts was against the Dodgers as the Reds blew a 7-3 lead in that game on June 11th. Adleman is now 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers. The Dodgers are 1-6 in Wood's last seven road starts, and 0-6 in his last six road starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Reds are 4-0 in Adleman's last four home starts.
Dave Price
Jun 16 '17, 10:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Royals vs Angels
Play on: Royals +104 at 5Dimes
Dave's Thursday Bonus Play:
1* on Kansas City Royals +104
The Key: The Kansas City Royals are flying under the radar right now. They have won 5 straight with 4 of those coming as underdogs, and they have scored at least 7 runs in all 5 wins. Their lineup is heating up and they're right in the thick of the AL Central race now. The Angels are still without Mike Trout and today's starter in Jesse Chavez has a 4.89 ERA in 13 starts this year. Ian Kennedy faced the Angels on April 16th earlier this season, pitching 8 shutout innings while allowing only 4 base runners and striking out 10 in a 1-0 victory for Kansas City. The Royals are 10-1 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series. The Royals are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Take Kansas City.
Jun 16 '17, 10:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Royals vs Angels
Play on: Royals +104 at 5Dimes
Dave's Thursday Bonus Play:
1* on Kansas City Royals +104
The Key: The Kansas City Royals are flying under the radar right now. They have won 5 straight with 4 of those coming as underdogs, and they have scored at least 7 runs in all 5 wins. Their lineup is heating up and they're right in the thick of the AL Central race now. The Angels are still without Mike Trout and today's starter in Jesse Chavez has a 4.89 ERA in 13 starts this year. Ian Kennedy faced the Angels on April 16th earlier this season, pitching 8 shutout innings while allowing only 4 base runners and striking out 10 in a 1-0 victory for Kansas City. The Royals are 10-1 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series. The Royals are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Take Kansas City.
Jesse Schule
Jun 16 '17, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Padres vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -153 at BMaker
Padres vs Brewers Free Pick June 16, 2017.
The Padres are brutal on the road, and they rank dead last in the majors in runs scored, as well as team batting average. The Brewers are sitting in first place in the NL Central, and they look good as a small favorite at home in Game 1 versus San Diego.
Junior Guerra will toe the slab for Milwaukee, and he's pitched well while going 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA in five starts. The right-hander allowed three runs on five hits over six innings in a 3-2 loss at Arizona his last time out. He had allowed a maximum of two runs in each of his previous four starts.
The Padres hand the ball to rookie right-hander Miguel Diaz, who makes just his second big league start. The 22 year old has worked mostly out of the bullpen, allowing 21 runs on 25 hits over 26 innings in 22 appearances. He gave up a hit and walked three through two innings of relief in a loss to Kansas City his last time out. The Padres have lost the last 10 games that Diaz has appeared in.
The Brewers are 8-2 in Guerra's last 10 starts versus a team with a losing record, while the Padres have lost six of their last seven road games against teams above .500.
Take MIL.
GL,
Jesse Schule
Jun 16 '17, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Padres vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -153 at BMaker
Padres vs Brewers Free Pick June 16, 2017.
The Padres are brutal on the road, and they rank dead last in the majors in runs scored, as well as team batting average. The Brewers are sitting in first place in the NL Central, and they look good as a small favorite at home in Game 1 versus San Diego.
Junior Guerra will toe the slab for Milwaukee, and he's pitched well while going 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA in five starts. The right-hander allowed three runs on five hits over six innings in a 3-2 loss at Arizona his last time out. He had allowed a maximum of two runs in each of his previous four starts.
The Padres hand the ball to rookie right-hander Miguel Diaz, who makes just his second big league start. The 22 year old has worked mostly out of the bullpen, allowing 21 runs on 25 hits over 26 innings in 22 appearances. He gave up a hit and walked three through two innings of relief in a loss to Kansas City his last time out. The Padres have lost the last 10 games that Diaz has appeared in.
The Brewers are 8-2 in Guerra's last 10 starts versus a team with a losing record, while the Padres have lost six of their last seven road games against teams above .500.
Take MIL.
GL,
Jesse Schule
Larry Wallace
Jun 16 '17, 8:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Giants vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -107 at BMaker
I like the Rockies in this match-up against the Giants. Senzatela this year is 8-2 with a 3.84 ERA. Samardzija hasn't been good this year with a 2-8 record and a 4.31 ERA. The Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 games overall. The Rockies are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a victory.
Jun 16 '17, 8:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Giants vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -107 at BMaker
I like the Rockies in this match-up against the Giants. Senzatela this year is 8-2 with a 3.84 ERA. Samardzija hasn't been good this year with a 2-8 record and a 4.31 ERA. The Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 games overall. The Rockies are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a victory.
Marc Lawrence
Jun 16 '17, 10:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Royals vs Angels
Play on: Angels -118 at betonline
Play - L.A. Angels w/Chavez vs Kennedy (Game 978).
Edges - Angels: Chavez 3.47 ERA home as opposed to 6.27 ERA away this season; and 4-1 last 5 team starts during June… Royals: Kennedy 2-5 with 8.22 ERA and 1.50 WHIP last 7 overall team starts; and 0-3 career team starts in this park. With that look for the Halos to make it 4 straight home wins over the Royals here tonight. We recommend a 1* play on the L.A. Angels. Thank you and good luck as always.
Jun 16 '17, 10:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Royals vs Angels
Play on: Angels -118 at betonline
Play - L.A. Angels w/Chavez vs Kennedy (Game 978).
Edges - Angels: Chavez 3.47 ERA home as opposed to 6.27 ERA away this season; and 4-1 last 5 team starts during June… Royals: Kennedy 2-5 with 8.22 ERA and 1.50 WHIP last 7 overall team starts; and 0-3 career team starts in this park. With that look for the Halos to make it 4 straight home wins over the Royals here tonight. We recommend a 1* play on the L.A. Angels. Thank you and good luck as always.
Jimmy Boyd
Jun 16 '17, 7:35 PM in 4h
MLB | Marlins vs Braves
Play on: Braves -114 at betonline
Free Pick on Braves -
I really like the value here with Atlanta as a short home favorite against the Marlins. The Braves are returning home feeling pretty good about themselves, as they just crushed the Nationals 13-2 on Wednesday to take 2 of 3 on the road against 1st place Washington. I like there chances of keeping that momentum going at home with the edge they will have on the mound.
Sean Newcomb will toe the rubber for Atlanta in what will be his second career big-league start. He lost his first start, but he certainly wasn't to blame, as he allowed 1 run (unearned) on 4 hits with 7 stirkeouts in 6 1/3 innings of work. He will be up against Daniel Straily of Miami, who is 1-3 with a 5.91 ERA and 1.344 WHIP in 6 road starts. Straily also owns an ugly 7.72 ERA in two career starts against the Braves (both in the last two years). Take Atlanta!
Jun 16 '17, 7:35 PM in 4h
MLB | Marlins vs Braves
Play on: Braves -114 at betonline
Free Pick on Braves -
I really like the value here with Atlanta as a short home favorite against the Marlins. The Braves are returning home feeling pretty good about themselves, as they just crushed the Nationals 13-2 on Wednesday to take 2 of 3 on the road against 1st place Washington. I like there chances of keeping that momentum going at home with the edge they will have on the mound.
Sean Newcomb will toe the rubber for Atlanta in what will be his second career big-league start. He lost his first start, but he certainly wasn't to blame, as he allowed 1 run (unearned) on 4 hits with 7 stirkeouts in 6 1/3 innings of work. He will be up against Daniel Straily of Miami, who is 1-3 with a 5.91 ERA and 1.344 WHIP in 6 road starts. Straily also owns an ugly 7.72 ERA in two career starts against the Braves (both in the last two years). Take Atlanta!
Jack Jones
Jun 16 '17, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | White Sox vs Blue Jays
Play on: White Sox +155 at betonline
Jack's Free Pick Friday: Chicago White Sox +155
The Chicago White Sox are showing great value as big road underdogs to the Toronto Blue Jays today. They just took three out of four from Baltimore last series and now have their best starter on the mound in Jose Quintana for Game 1 of this series with Toronto.
Quintana hasn't been his best thus far, but the Blue Jays are hitting just .222 and scoring 3.7 runs per game against left-handed starters. That could help explain why Quintana has owned the Blue Jays, going 5-2 with a 1.67 ERA and 1.037 WHIP in eight career starts against them.
Joe Biagini gets the ball for Toronto and shouldn't be getting this much respect from oddsmakers. He is 1-4 with a 3.38 ERA in seven starts this season.
Toronto is 1-8 in its last nine home games vs. a left-handed starter. The White Sox are 5-0 in Quintana's last five starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Blue Jays are 1-4 in Biagini's last five starts. Chicago is 7-1 in the last eight meetings, including 4-0 in the last four meetings in Toronto. Bet the White Sox Friday.
Jun 16 '17, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | White Sox vs Blue Jays
Play on: White Sox +155 at betonline
Jack's Free Pick Friday: Chicago White Sox +155
The Chicago White Sox are showing great value as big road underdogs to the Toronto Blue Jays today. They just took three out of four from Baltimore last series and now have their best starter on the mound in Jose Quintana for Game 1 of this series with Toronto.
Quintana hasn't been his best thus far, but the Blue Jays are hitting just .222 and scoring 3.7 runs per game against left-handed starters. That could help explain why Quintana has owned the Blue Jays, going 5-2 with a 1.67 ERA and 1.037 WHIP in eight career starts against them.
Joe Biagini gets the ball for Toronto and shouldn't be getting this much respect from oddsmakers. He is 1-4 with a 3.38 ERA in seven starts this season.
Toronto is 1-8 in its last nine home games vs. a left-handed starter. The White Sox are 5-0 in Quintana's last five starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Blue Jays are 1-4 in Biagini's last five starts. Chicago is 7-1 in the last eight meetings, including 4-0 in the last four meetings in Toronto. Bet the White Sox Friday.
Scott Rickenbach
Jun 16 '17, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | ARI vs PHI
Play on: UNDER 9 -120
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Free Pick Friday UNDER the total in Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks @ 7:05 ET - The Phillies finally snapped their 8-game losing streak yesterday with a 1-0 win versus the Red Sox. However, Philadelphia only managed 4 hits in the game and they've averaged just 2.4 runs per game in their last 10 games! They struggled with Chris Sale yesterday and face another southpaw, Patrick Corbin, today. The Phils are hitting just .228 against left-handed pitching this season. As for the Diamondbacks, they were off yesterday but are in the midst of an 8-game road trip. Arizona is hitting only .226 on the road this season. They'll be facing Aaron Nola of the Phillies and he's been cranking back into solid form. Nola has allowed just 4 earned runs on 9 hits while striking out 12 in the 13 innings spanning his last two starts. The under is 9-5 this season when Arizona enters a game on a winning streak of 3 games or more. Also, the under is 21-11 this season in Diamondbacks road games. The Phillies have had just 1 over in their last 9 games! Free Pick on UNDER the total in Philadelphia early Friday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
Jun 16 '17, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | ARI vs PHI
Play on: UNDER 9 -120
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Free Pick Friday UNDER the total in Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks @ 7:05 ET - The Phillies finally snapped their 8-game losing streak yesterday with a 1-0 win versus the Red Sox. However, Philadelphia only managed 4 hits in the game and they've averaged just 2.4 runs per game in their last 10 games! They struggled with Chris Sale yesterday and face another southpaw, Patrick Corbin, today. The Phils are hitting just .228 against left-handed pitching this season. As for the Diamondbacks, they were off yesterday but are in the midst of an 8-game road trip. Arizona is hitting only .226 on the road this season. They'll be facing Aaron Nola of the Phillies and he's been cranking back into solid form. Nola has allowed just 4 earned runs on 9 hits while striking out 12 in the 13 innings spanning his last two starts. The under is 9-5 this season when Arizona enters a game on a winning streak of 3 games or more. Also, the under is 21-11 this season in Diamondbacks road games. The Phillies have had just 1 over in their last 9 games! Free Pick on UNDER the total in Philadelphia early Friday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
MLB
Long Sheet
Friday, June 16
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CHICAGO CUBS (32 - 33) at PITTSBURGH (30 - 36) - 7:05 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-33 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 408-440 (-95.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-27 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 790-754 (-161.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 191-180 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 19-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 80-99 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+4.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
EDDIE BUTLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUTLER is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ARIZONA (41 - 26) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 43) - 7:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-47 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 32-15 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-18 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 26-14 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 18-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-13 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
PAT CORBIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CORBIN is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
AARON NOLA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NOLA is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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LA DODGERS (41 - 26) at CINCINNATI (29 - 36) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. TIM ADLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 231-176 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 57-62 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 94-78 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 73-77 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-30 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 38-48 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 9-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 4-13 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
ALEX WOOD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOOD is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
TIM ADLEMAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ADLEMAN is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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WASHINGTON (40 - 26) at NY METS (30 - 35) - 7:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 28-10 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SCHERZER is 22-4 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-35 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 16-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 6-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 42-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-28 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 26-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 6-14 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+1.8 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 6-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 6-6 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.5 units)
STEVEN MATZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MATZ is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
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MIAMI (29 - 35) at ATLANTA (29 - 36) - 7:35 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 14-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIAMI is 27-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
STRAILY is 26-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 13-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 30-52 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)
DANIEL STRAILY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRAILY is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.72 and a WHIP of 1.608.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
SEAN NEWCOMB vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.
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SAN DIEGO (27 - 40) at MILWAUKEE (36 - 32) - 8:10 PM
MIGUEL DIAZ (R) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 36-32 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-26 (+14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-19 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-23 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-15 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-84 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
MIGUEL DIAZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
JUNIOR GUERRA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GUERRA is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (26 - 42) at COLORADO (43 - 26) - 8:40 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-24 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-82 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-57 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 20-26 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 6-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 43-26 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 34-23 (+12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-11 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 30-18 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-1 (+6.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. COLORADO since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-8. (-7.8 units)
ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SENZATELA is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.786.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (29 - 36) at TORONTO (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. JOE BIAGINI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 402-406 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
QUINTANA is 31-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 53-58 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
TORONTO is 73-73 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOSE QUINTANA vs. TORONTO since 1997
QUINTANA is 5-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.67 and a WHIP of 1.037.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.8 units)
JOE BIAGINI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
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TAMPA BAY (35 - 34) at DETROIT (31 - 34) - 7:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 103-128 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-83 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-72 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
DANIEL NORRIS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NORRIS is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
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SEATTLE (33 - 35) at TEXAS (32 - 33) - 8:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 790-713 (-104.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PAXTON is 17-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 7-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 127-103 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-44 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-13 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-47 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 93-72 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 65-58 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ROSS is 10-21 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JAMES PAXTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)
TYSON ROSS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ROSS is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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BOSTON (37 - 29) at HOUSTON (45 - 22) - 8:10 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 666-600 (-82.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 18-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 6-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-22 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-14 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 23-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DREW POMERANZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)
MICHAEL FIERS vs. BOSTON since 1997
FIERS is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (32 - 31) at MINNESOTA (34 - 29) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. NIK TURLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-23 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-29 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-12 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CARRASCO is 28-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 44-71 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-34 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-101 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-39 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.508.
His team's record is 3-8 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.4 units)
NIK TURLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY YANKEES (38 - 26) at OAKLAND (28 - 38) - 9:35 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 16-28 (-12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 171-97 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 165-225 (-52.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 87-107 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-41 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-72 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)
LUIS SEVERINO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
SEAN MANAEA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MANAEA is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)
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KANSAS CITY (31 - 34) at LA ANGELS (35 - 35) - 10:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 214-165 (+40.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 218-187 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 270-278 (+39.9 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 155-127 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 60-52 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 11-25 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KENNEDY is 0-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
JESSE CHAVEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CHAVEZ is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
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ST LOUIS (30 - 35) at BALTIMORE (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 30-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-20 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 121-107 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 13-5 (+7.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-10 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 87-71 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-25 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 21-7 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 60-50 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 0-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
Long Sheet
Friday, June 16
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CHICAGO CUBS (32 - 33) at PITTSBURGH (30 - 36) - 7:05 PM
EDDIE BUTLER (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-33 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 408-440 (-95.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-27 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 790-754 (-161.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 191-180 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 19-27 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 80-99 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+4.6 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
EDDIE BUTLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BUTLER is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ARIZONA (41 - 26) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 43) - 7:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. AARON NOLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-47 (+17.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 32-15 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-18 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 26-14 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 18-10 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-13 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-43 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
PAT CORBIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CORBIN is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.95 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
AARON NOLA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NOLA is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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LA DODGERS (41 - 26) at CINCINNATI (29 - 36) - 7:10 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. TIM ADLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 231-176 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 57-62 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 94-78 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 73-77 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 24-30 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 38-48 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 9-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 4-13 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
ALEX WOOD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WOOD is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
TIM ADLEMAN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ADLEMAN is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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WASHINGTON (40 - 26) at NY METS (30 - 35) - 7:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 28-10 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
SCHERZER is 22-4 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-35 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 16-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 6-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 42-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-28 (-11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 26-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 6-14 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+1.8 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 6-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.44 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 6-6 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.5 units)
STEVEN MATZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MATZ is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
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MIAMI (29 - 35) at ATLANTA (29 - 36) - 7:35 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 14-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIAMI is 27-17 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
STRAILY is 26-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 13-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 30-52 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+1.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)
DANIEL STRAILY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STRAILY is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.72 and a WHIP of 1.608.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
SEAN NEWCOMB vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.
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SAN DIEGO (27 - 40) at MILWAUKEE (36 - 32) - 8:10 PM
MIGUEL DIAZ (R) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 36-32 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-26 (+14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-19 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-23 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 21-15 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-84 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+2.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
MIGUEL DIAZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
JUNIOR GUERRA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GUERRA is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (26 - 42) at COLORADO (43 - 26) - 8:40 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-24 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 74-82 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-57 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 20-26 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 6-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 43-26 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 34-23 (+12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-11 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 30-18 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-1 (+6.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. COLORADO since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-8. (-7.8 units)
ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SENZATELA is 2-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.786.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (29 - 36) at TORONTO (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. JOE BIAGINI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 402-406 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
QUINTANA is 31-23 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 53-58 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
TORONTO is 73-73 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOSE QUINTANA vs. TORONTO since 1997
QUINTANA is 5-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.67 and a WHIP of 1.037.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.8 units)
JOE BIAGINI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
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TAMPA BAY (35 - 34) at DETROIT (31 - 34) - 7:10 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 103-128 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-83 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-72 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
RAMIREZ is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 0.800.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
DANIEL NORRIS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NORRIS is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.380.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
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SEATTLE (33 - 35) at TEXAS (32 - 33) - 8:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. TYSON ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 790-713 (-104.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PAXTON is 17-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 7-15 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 127-103 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-44 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-13 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-47 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 93-72 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 65-58 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ROSS is 10-21 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JAMES PAXTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)
TYSON ROSS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
ROSS is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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BOSTON (37 - 29) at HOUSTON (45 - 22) - 8:10 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 666-600 (-82.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 18-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 6-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-22 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-14 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 23-29 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DREW POMERANZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.82 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)
MICHAEL FIERS vs. BOSTON since 1997
FIERS is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (32 - 31) at MINNESOTA (34 - 29) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. NIK TURLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-23 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-17 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-29 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-12 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CARRASCO is 28-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 44-71 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-34 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-101 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-39 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.508.
His team's record is 3-8 (-8.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.4 units)
NIK TURLEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY YANKEES (38 - 26) at OAKLAND (28 - 38) - 9:35 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 16-28 (-12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 171-97 (+56.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 165-225 (-52.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 87-107 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-41 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-72 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)
LUIS SEVERINO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
SEAN MANAEA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MANAEA is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 0.951.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)
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KANSAS CITY (31 - 34) at LA ANGELS (35 - 35) - 10:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 214-165 (+40.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 218-187 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 270-278 (+39.9 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 155-127 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 60-52 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 11-25 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KENNEDY is 0-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
JESSE CHAVEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CHAVEZ is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
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ST LOUIS (30 - 35) at BALTIMORE (32 - 33) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 30-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 10-18 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-20 (-8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 121-107 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 13-5 (+7.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-10 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-5 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 87-71 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 53-25 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 21-7 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 60-50 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 0-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
MLB Daily Line Drive: Friday's Picks, Betting Odds and Analysis
Double-Play Picks
Washington Nationals at New York Mets (+130, 7.5)
The Nationals struck first in their big four-game set this weekend in New York, topping the Mets 8-3 on Thursday night and hope to extend their lead in the National League West even further when they send ace Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 2.
The Nats currently lead the NL East by 9.5 games ahead of the second-place Mets and while Washington’s powerful offense has been a big reason for their huge division lead, Scherzer and the the starters have been giving that offense a chance to win almost every game (what the bullpen does with those chances is another story).
Washington leads the major leagues in quality starts with 43 and its Scherzer leading the way for the Nats with 11 in his 13 starts this season and it doesn’t stop there for the dominant right-hander.
Scherzer is actually on pace to have a better season than his Cy Young campaign from last year. Scherzer is 7-4, with a 2.36 ERA and has already racked up a jaw-dropping 124 strikeouts to just 21 walks. Plus, hitters are only batting .175 against him this year.
Now the Mets did get to Scherzer for eight combined runs in back-to-back starts back in mid-April, but he’s been light’s out in his last four starts. He’s pitched to a 1.13 ERA and a ridiculous 0.576 WHIP, while striking out 47 to just five walks.
The Mets offense can hit some dingers and Steven Matz has been great for them as well, but Scherzer has been scary-good and laser focused, while keeping the ball out of the bullpen’s hands for as long as possible. The value is too good here.
Pick: Nationals -140
Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels (-114, 8.5)
The Royals and Angels continue their four-game series in California in a matchup of two teams trying to claw themselves back into contention after slow starts.
Kansas City took the series opener 7-2 on Thursday night as their bats remained red-hot, as it was the fifth consecutive game scoring seven runs or more.
The Royals offense has really turned it around of late, while they rank 27th in runs per game at just 3.98, over the last 10 games they have plated 6.5 runs per game, with the Over going 8-1-1 in those contests and 7-0 in their last seven overall.
That lineup gets to go up against Jesse Chavez in Game 2 of the series and while the veteran right-hander has pitched better at home, he has mostly been inconsistent in 2017. Chavez is 5-6 with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.326 WHIP.
The Royals counter with a pitcher who has been just as inconsistent in Ian Kennedy, whose second season in Kansas City has not gone as well as the first.
The right-hander is 0-6 this season with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.288 WHIP over 11 starts and away from Kauffman Stadium the number get worse. He is 0-2 with a 6.12 ERA and 1.360 WHIP in five road starts.
Kennedy faces a lineup that is obviously downgraded without Mike Trout, but have performed admirably, scoring 5.3 runs per game over the last 10 games.
Pick: Over 8.5
Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season To Date: 63-53-7
Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
Streaking: Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals (5-5, 2.95 ERA, $-109)
Despite a pedestrian 5-5 W/L record the Cardinals right-hander has been throwing fire all season. In his 13 starts this season he has thrown nine quality starts, all of those over his last 10 appearances. But this is streaking where what have you done for me lately is our motto.
“Little Pedro” took the mound last week and embarrassed the Philadelphia Phillies lineup, chucking a complete game four hitter, while striking out 11 and only walking one. Martinez and the Cardinals travel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards and are available as -122 road chalk against the Baltimore Orioles.
Slumping: Jose Quintana, Chicago White Sox (2-8, 5.30 ERA, $-258)
It’s been a rough few starts for the White Sox left-hander and while Quintana was an All-Star in 2016, the ChiSox ace has done nothing but destroy his trade value this season. Currently sitting at 207th on Covers Starting Pitcher Money board.
Quintana has been lit up in his last three starts, allowing 11 earned runs over his last 13 innings (7.62 ERA) and has a shameful opponents on base percentage of .385. He returns to the rubber tonight in Toronto as big +151 road underdogs against the Blue Jays.
Friday's Top Trends
* Cardinals are 0-9 in their last nine road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals -123 @ Orioles vs. righty Kevin Gausman.
* Under is 7-0 in Nationals last seven games vs. a left-handed starter. O/U: 7.5 vs. Mets lefty Steven Matz.
* Dodgers are 6-0 in Alex Wood's last 6 starts. Dodgers -170 @ Reds.
* Over is 7-0 in Royals last seven road games. O/U: 8.5 vs. Angels.
Weather To Keep An Eye On
There are thunderstorms in the forecast at Camden Yards, 24 percent chance at first pitch escalating as high as 60 percent as the night progresses. The total is currently set at 9.
There is a chance of rain at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia where the Phillies are hosting the Diamondbacks. There is a 34 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before the game starts, which might delay first pitch. As the night goes on the rain should end and overcast skies remain. The total is currently at 9.
According to the forecast, there will be a nice pitchers wind (10-14 miles per hour) blowing in from right field tonight at Rangers Ballpark for the matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. The total is currently set at 10.
As usual, there will be a hitter’s wind of 11-13 miles per hour blowing straight out to center field at Oakland Coliseum for the matchup between the Yankees and Athletics. the total for this one is currently sitting at 8.
Ump Of The Day
Gary Cederstrom: Cederstrom will be behind the dish for tonight’s showdown at Coors Field as the Rockies host the Giants and that’s a promising sign for hitters as he has been one of MLB’s top OVER umpires so far this season.
In the 12 games he has been calling balls and strikes the OVER has cashed nine times (75 percent) and 4-0 when the total is above nine. The total for today is currently at 11. If this wasn’t enough bad news for Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela, Colorado is 0-6 in their last six games Cederstrom has been behind the plate.
Double-Play Picks
Washington Nationals at New York Mets (+130, 7.5)
The Nationals struck first in their big four-game set this weekend in New York, topping the Mets 8-3 on Thursday night and hope to extend their lead in the National League West even further when they send ace Max Scherzer to the mound for Game 2.
The Nats currently lead the NL East by 9.5 games ahead of the second-place Mets and while Washington’s powerful offense has been a big reason for their huge division lead, Scherzer and the the starters have been giving that offense a chance to win almost every game (what the bullpen does with those chances is another story).
Washington leads the major leagues in quality starts with 43 and its Scherzer leading the way for the Nats with 11 in his 13 starts this season and it doesn’t stop there for the dominant right-hander.
Scherzer is actually on pace to have a better season than his Cy Young campaign from last year. Scherzer is 7-4, with a 2.36 ERA and has already racked up a jaw-dropping 124 strikeouts to just 21 walks. Plus, hitters are only batting .175 against him this year.
Now the Mets did get to Scherzer for eight combined runs in back-to-back starts back in mid-April, but he’s been light’s out in his last four starts. He’s pitched to a 1.13 ERA and a ridiculous 0.576 WHIP, while striking out 47 to just five walks.
The Mets offense can hit some dingers and Steven Matz has been great for them as well, but Scherzer has been scary-good and laser focused, while keeping the ball out of the bullpen’s hands for as long as possible. The value is too good here.
Pick: Nationals -140
Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels (-114, 8.5)
The Royals and Angels continue their four-game series in California in a matchup of two teams trying to claw themselves back into contention after slow starts.
Kansas City took the series opener 7-2 on Thursday night as their bats remained red-hot, as it was the fifth consecutive game scoring seven runs or more.
The Royals offense has really turned it around of late, while they rank 27th in runs per game at just 3.98, over the last 10 games they have plated 6.5 runs per game, with the Over going 8-1-1 in those contests and 7-0 in their last seven overall.
That lineup gets to go up against Jesse Chavez in Game 2 of the series and while the veteran right-hander has pitched better at home, he has mostly been inconsistent in 2017. Chavez is 5-6 with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.326 WHIP.
The Royals counter with a pitcher who has been just as inconsistent in Ian Kennedy, whose second season in Kansas City has not gone as well as the first.
The right-hander is 0-6 this season with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.288 WHIP over 11 starts and away from Kauffman Stadium the number get worse. He is 0-2 with a 6.12 ERA and 1.360 WHIP in five road starts.
Kennedy faces a lineup that is obviously downgraded without Mike Trout, but have performed admirably, scoring 5.3 runs per game over the last 10 games.
Pick: Over 8.5
Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season To Date: 63-53-7
Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
Streaking: Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals (5-5, 2.95 ERA, $-109)
Despite a pedestrian 5-5 W/L record the Cardinals right-hander has been throwing fire all season. In his 13 starts this season he has thrown nine quality starts, all of those over his last 10 appearances. But this is streaking where what have you done for me lately is our motto.
“Little Pedro” took the mound last week and embarrassed the Philadelphia Phillies lineup, chucking a complete game four hitter, while striking out 11 and only walking one. Martinez and the Cardinals travel to Oriole Park at Camden Yards and are available as -122 road chalk against the Baltimore Orioles.
Slumping: Jose Quintana, Chicago White Sox (2-8, 5.30 ERA, $-258)
It’s been a rough few starts for the White Sox left-hander and while Quintana was an All-Star in 2016, the ChiSox ace has done nothing but destroy his trade value this season. Currently sitting at 207th on Covers Starting Pitcher Money board.
Quintana has been lit up in his last three starts, allowing 11 earned runs over his last 13 innings (7.62 ERA) and has a shameful opponents on base percentage of .385. He returns to the rubber tonight in Toronto as big +151 road underdogs against the Blue Jays.
Friday's Top Trends
* Cardinals are 0-9 in their last nine road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals -123 @ Orioles vs. righty Kevin Gausman.
* Under is 7-0 in Nationals last seven games vs. a left-handed starter. O/U: 7.5 vs. Mets lefty Steven Matz.
* Dodgers are 6-0 in Alex Wood's last 6 starts. Dodgers -170 @ Reds.
* Over is 7-0 in Royals last seven road games. O/U: 8.5 vs. Angels.
Weather To Keep An Eye On
There are thunderstorms in the forecast at Camden Yards, 24 percent chance at first pitch escalating as high as 60 percent as the night progresses. The total is currently set at 9.
There is a chance of rain at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia where the Phillies are hosting the Diamondbacks. There is a 34 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before the game starts, which might delay first pitch. As the night goes on the rain should end and overcast skies remain. The total is currently at 9.
According to the forecast, there will be a nice pitchers wind (10-14 miles per hour) blowing in from right field tonight at Rangers Ballpark for the matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. The total is currently set at 10.
As usual, there will be a hitter’s wind of 11-13 miles per hour blowing straight out to center field at Oakland Coliseum for the matchup between the Yankees and Athletics. the total for this one is currently sitting at 8.
Ump Of The Day
Gary Cederstrom: Cederstrom will be behind the dish for tonight’s showdown at Coors Field as the Rockies host the Giants and that’s a promising sign for hitters as he has been one of MLB’s top OVER umpires so far this season.
In the 12 games he has been calling balls and strikes the OVER has cashed nine times (75 percent) and 4-0 when the total is above nine. The total for today is currently at 11. If this wasn’t enough bad news for Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela, Colorado is 0-6 in their last six games Cederstrom has been behind the plate.
WNBA
Long Sheet
Friday, June 16
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NEW YORK (6 - 4) at DALLAS (4 - 7) - 6/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents since 1997.
NEW YORK is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 101-66 ATS (+28.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
DALLAS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (2 - 7) at PHOENIX (5 - 4) - 6/16/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Friday, June 16
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NEW YORK (6 - 4) at DALLAS (4 - 7) - 6/16/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games against Western conference opponents since 1997.
NEW YORK is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
NEW YORK is 101-66 ATS (+28.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
DALLAS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (2 - 7) at PHOENIX (5 - 4) - 6/16/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
WNBA
Dunkel
Friday, June 16
Chicago @ Phoenix
Game 663-664
June 16, 2017 @ 10:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
99.738
Phoenix
118.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 18 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 8 1/2
164 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-8 1/2); Under
New York @ Dallas
Game 661-662
June 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
New York
110.941
Dallas
109.008
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2
175
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 1 1/2
168 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over
Dunkel
Friday, June 16
Chicago @ Phoenix
Game 663-664
June 16, 2017 @ 10:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
99.738
Phoenix
118.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 18 1/2
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 8 1/2
164 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-8 1/2); Under
New York @ Dallas
Game 661-662
June 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
New York
110.941
Dallas
109.008
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 2
175
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 1 1/2
168 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over
